Unbeknownst to the girls, Ashwin had overheard the confrontation from a distance. His heart ached for Sivaangi, and he felt a surge of protectiveness. He couldn't let Shreya's jealousy ruin what they had.
As Shreya walked away, Ashwin approached Sivaangi, who was visibly shaken. He gently took her hand, his eyes filled with concern.
Ashwin= Maa.. ennachuu??, he asked softly.
Sivaangi nodded, though tears welled up in her eyes.
Sivaangi= Ashwin, Shreya... ava.. avaa enkitte vanthu solra.. nethu night naa unga koode thungunathe pathi..
Ashwin's jaw tightened.
Ashwin= onnum illa maa.. viduu.. naa paathukuren sariyaa?? yen alugure nee
Sivaangi looked up at him, her eyes filled with gratitude and love.
Sivaangi= Thankss Ashwineyy..
Ashwin pulled her into a comforting embrace.
Later that day, Ashwin found Shreya sitting alone by the campfire, her expression smug and self-satisfied. He approached her, his face set with determination. Shreya looked up, surprised to see him.
Shreya= Ashwin, what a surprise, she said, her tone dripping with false sweetness.
Ashwin didn't waste any time.
Ashwin= Shreya, we need to talk.
Shreya's smile faltered.
Shreya= ennathe pathi??
Ashwin= Neenga Sivaangi kitte sonnathe pathii, Ashwin replied, his voice firm. "I heard everything."
Shreya's eyes widened, but she quickly composed herself.
Shreya= naa unmaiye than sonne Ashwin.. Ava ungaluku sari pattu varamaata
Ashwin shook his head, his eyes blazing with anger.
Ashwin= athe decide panne ungaluku oru urimai'um illaa... Sivaangi and I care about each other, and your jealousy doesn't give you the right to threaten her.
Shreya stood up, her face flushed with anger.
Shreya= I'm not jealous! I'm just trying to protect you from making a mistake.
Ashwin took a step closer, his voice low and intense.
Ashwin= inga irukure oreyy mistake.. neenga enga rendu per kulle varathu thaa.. Sivaangi brave, kind and ennode ellame.. unga naale athe ettukolle mudiyathu'na.. Then stay out of our way..
Shreya's eyes filled with tears, but she quickly blinked them away.
Shreya= unaku purile Ashwin.. naa ungale love pandrenn.. I can't just stand by and watch you be with someone else.
Ashwin's expression softened slightly, but his resolve remained firm.
Ashwin= I'm sorry, Shreya. I never meant to hurt you, but my heart belongs to Sivaangi. You need to let this go.
Shreya looked away, her shoulders slumping in defeat.
Shreya= I just wanted you to see me.
Ashwin sighed, feeling a pang of sympathy.
Ashwin= I see you, Shreya. But not in the way you want. Please, don't make this harder for all of us.
Shreya nodded slowly, tears slipping down her cheeks.
Shreya= Fine. I'll stay out of your way. But don't expect me to be happy about it.
Ashwin nodded, relieved that the confrontation was over.
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Opposites Entwined
FanfictionIn a bustling college, two unlikely souls find themselves drawn together. Ashwinkumar, a quiet and introspective boy, prefers the solace of his books and the comfort of his own thoughts. His world is turned upside down when he crosses paths with Siv...
