Opposites Entwined

Chapter 20

At sixteen, Sivaangi attended a friend's birthday party, a rare occasion where she allowed herself to relax and enjoy the company of her classmates. The evening was filled with laughter and music, the pool shimmering under the soft glow of lanterns. Sivaangi, dressed in a simple yet elegant dress, stood by the poolside, chatting with a few friends.

Unbeknownst to her, one of her classmates, driven by jealousy, watched her from a distance. This classmate had always envied Sivaangi's grace and the attention she received. Seizing the moment when Sivaangi was alone, she approached with a malicious glint in her eye.

Without warning, she shoved Sivaangi into the pool. The cold water enveloped her, and panic set in immediately. Sivaangi's fear of water, rooted in a childhood trauma, resurfaced with a vengeance. She flailed helplessly, her cries for help drowned out by the music and laughter of the party.

As she struggled to stay afloat, her vision blurred, and she felt herself sinking. Just when she thought all hope was lost, a figure appeared at the edge of the pool. It was Ashwin, wearing a mask to conceal his identity. He had been passing by and noticed the commotion.

Without hesitation, he dove into the water, his strong arms reaching out to pull Sivaangi to safety. He lifted her out of the pool, cradling her trembling form against his chest.

Man: You're safe now, he whispered, his voice calm and soothing.

Sivaangi clung to him, her body shaking with sobs. She looked up at the masked figure, her eyes filled with gratitude and confusion.

Sivaangi: Thank you, she managed to say, her voice barely audible.

Man nodded, his eyes softening behind the mask. "It's okay. You're safe."

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" Sivaaangi Sivaangii" her vission gets blur and she clossed her eyes.. Ashwin patted her cheeks..

Ashwin= Sivaangi.. Sivaangii.. maa.. 

He feels her body get shivers.. He took of his jacket and cover her body with it and carried her.. He walks out carrying her..

Geetha who saw this she runs to him..

Geetha= Ashwin ennachu? enga kelamburingee

Ashwin= naa veetuku porenn.. Swetha kitte sollirungee.. He moves out fastly and on the way he hit someone's shoulder..

Ashwin= sorrryy..

" Paathu young mann" 

Ashwin moves out from the resort and stops an auto..

Ashwin= anna *** intha edathuku seekiram pongee.. 

He sits inside and rubbed her hands.. Soon they reaches their appartment. He paid the driver and runs to their house.. He laid her in her bed and sprinkled water on her face.. Sivaangi opens her eyes slowly and looked Ashwin's worried face..

Ashwin= maa.. onnum illa'le? okayva nee?

Sivaangi= athu.. thidirnu past mind'le flash aacha.. atha.. oru maatiri aachu.. im alright.. no worries..

She smiles... In a moment of pure tenderness, Ashwin leaned down and pressed a gentle kiss to her forehead. The touch was light, but it conveyed a depth of emotion that words could not. Sivaangi closed her eyes, feeling the warmth of his lips and the love behind the gesture.

"Dress change pannithu Rest edu maa..," Ashwin murmured, his voice soothing. "I'll be right here."

Sivaangi smiles.. He moves near her cupboard and takes her nightdress and keep in the bed.. After that he moves out closing the door.. Sivaangi smiles..