Endrum Nee Unnudan [A Journey To Forever (Tamil)] - Ashaangi

Chapter - 2

The next day, Arjun arrived at the office, his mind already preoccupied with thoughts of home. As he stepped into his cabin, Mahir, was already there, waiting for him with the day's schedule.

Mahir: Good morning, Sir! Here's your schedule for today.

Arjun took the tablet from Mahir and glanced at it. The day was packed with meetings and project reviews, just like every other day. But something else was on Arjun's mind today.

Arjun: Good morning, Mahir. By the way, I need you to clear my schedule for the next two weeks.

Mahir looked up from his own notes, a bit surprised.

Mahir: Two weeks? Is something urgent, Sir? Enachu elam okay thana??

(Two weeks? Is something urgent, Sir? Is everything alright?)

Arjun nodded, a small smile playing on his lips.

Arjun : haa haa elam Nala than iruku! Actually Amma vituku vara sollaranga. Romba insist panni ketanga  so I thought it's better to take some time off and spend it with family. Athuvum ilama Romba naal aachu vituku poi

(Yes, everything is fine. Actually, Mom asked me to come home. She insisted a lot, so I thought it’s better to take some time off and spend it there. It’s been a long time since I went home.)

Mahir raised an eyebrow, half-smiling.

Mahir: pragya aunty ta yaru mudiyathu nu solla mudiyum? But two weeks that's long time. You sure?

(Who can say no to Pragya Aunty? But two weeks is quite a long time. Are you sure?)

Arjun chuckled, shaking his head.

Arjun: I know, but it's been a while since we all got together. Plus, I can work from home. But namba elam manage pannikalam

(I know, but it's been a while since we all got together. Plus, I can work from home. Everything will work out.)

Mahir nodded in agreement, understanding that it's true that they haven't visited home recently!!

Mahir: Okay sir. I'll clear your schedule and reschedule the important meetings. Don't worry, naan elam handle pannikurean  But what about the ongoing projects? Ethachu urgent nah ena pannarathu

(Okay, Sir. I'll clear your schedule and reschedule the important meetings. Don't worry, I'll handle everything. But what about the ongoing projects? If anything urgent comes up, let me know.)

Arjun interrupted him, knowing where the conversation was heading.

Arjun: Mahir, I trust you to handle things while I'm not here. We'll shift everything that needs my attention to video conferences. Plus, I want you to come with me.

Mahir looked at Arjun in surprise, though the request wasn't entirely unexpected.

Mahir: Nana?? Main? Are you sure? I mean, Naa Inga projects pathukurean...

(Are you sure? I mean, I need to oversee the projects here...)

Arjun cut him off again, this time more firmly.

Arjun : Mahir, stop worrying about the projects for a minute. You are family.Plus, after everything you've done and keep Doing, I think you deserve a break too. Namba rendu perum vitula irunthu work pannalam. We need this break

(Mahir, stop worrying about the projects for a minute. You’re family. Plus, after everything you’ve done and keep doing, I think you deserve a break too. We’ll both work from there. We need this break!)