Contract of the Hearts ❤️

Sunset Serenades : Family Time

I had updated a Chapter "Joyful Waves" last night. If you haven't read it yet, go ahead and check it out first.

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The day after their emotional reunion, Vijay leaned against the doorway, watching the family laugh together. His heart swelled with a rare sense of peace, and he knew this was a moment worth savoring. Breaking the joyful hum of the room, he spoke softly, "Namma yen intha sisters reunion-na celebrate panna Naalaiku oru day out mathiri pogakudathu? No work, no college, no school-just family time. Also nammaloda intha Stressful weak and life-ku oru break theva illa?"

Kaveri's eyes sparkled at the suggestion, while Ganga smiled, already imagining the break from her usual routine. "Kadaiya enna pandrathu ?" Her thoughts drifting to her commitments.

"Neenga enna yosikireenga-nu puriyuthu, oru naal thaana-nga, kadaiku leave vitrunga, Kumaran brother kita Naan pesikiren" Vijay replied with a grin. "Namma ellam onna engaiyum ponathu illa parunga. Naaliku Enjoy pandrom avlo thaan"

Ganga nodded, laughing. "Seri seri seri, Engaluku oru break theva paduthu thaan."

Vijay turned to Yamuna, who had been quietly listening. "Nee..Yamuna naaliku college leave solidu and nardhama-vaiyum school leave poda solidu."

Everyone agreed, a lightness filling the air at the prospect of a carefree day spent together.

The next morning, they packed into Vijay's car, six of them squeezed in, laughter already filling the space. Their first stop: the local theater.

Inside the theater, the atmosphere buzzed with excitement. They settled into their seats, popcorn in hand, as the lights dimmed and the movie began. Kaveri, nestled next to Vijay, couldn't help but steal glances at her family-each face glowing with joy.

As a comedic scene unfolded on the screen, Ganga burst into laughter, her head thrown back as she wiped away tears of mirth.

"Paarah, Unga Akka-ku Sirikalaam theriyuma dii" Vijay teased gently, nudging Kaveri.

"Pothum niruthunga" Kaveri retorted. "Athelam enga Akka nallave Siripaa...Ungala vida" she twisted her lips.

Ganga leaned over Kumaran, grinning. "Ithu Kooda nalla eruku illa-nga oru mathiri relaxed-ah. Inime adikadi intha mathiri padathuku-lam varanum"

Kaveri smiled at the lightheartedness surrounding her. The warmth of family, the sense of healing-it was exactly what she had longed for.

After the movie, they strolled down a bustling street filled with small colorful cloth and accessories shops along with some food stalls The scents of fried snacks and freshly made sweets wafted through the air, teasing their senses.

"Ennaku athu vennum!" Narmadha exclaimed, pointing to a stall selling vibrant bangles.

"Vaa, Naan vaangi tharen" Vijay took Narmadha to the shop, where he bought her the bangles she had asked for

"Careful mama, vita Ava intha Street full-ah ellam venum-nu Unga purse-ah Gaali panniduva!" Yamuna teased, her eyes gleaming with amusement.

Kaveri, laughing, linked arms with her. "Vidri, Avalaachu Ava mama-achu Enamo panitu potum. Nee vaa namma poi antha Kadai-ya pakalam"

As they explored, Vijay's protective gaze never left Kaveri. He watched as she bartered with a vendor over earrings, her face lit with playfulness. When she finally won the deal, she turned to him, waving the earrings triumphantly. "Paarunga evlo azhaga eruku-la. Seri Kaasu kudunga, Antha anna wait pandraru!"

Vijay smiled and handed over the Cash to the Vendor, " Athu Ennamo azhaga thaan eruku" his voice soft, though his eyes lingered on her more than the jewelry. "Aanaalum En Kaveriiii-ya vida illa"