Opposites Entwined

Chapter 25

Acting Out Theri Scene

Sivaangi and Ashwin stood in the center of the circle, the campfire casting dramatic shadows on their faces. Sivaangi took a deep breath, channeling the sorrow and hope of Mithra's character.

Ashwin stepped forward, his expression filled with love and concern, embodying Joseph Kuruvilla. 

Ashwin= Ennaa?? , he said, his voice gentle.

Sivaangi= Mhmmm..

Ashwin= Ennathu rombe santhosama irukinge polee

Sivaangi= I feel complete

Ashwin= purileee

Sivaangi= anbana oru purushan... amma maatiri oru maamiyar.. angel maatiri oru kozhanthai ithuku melle enaku enna vennum.. Sooo.. I.. feel.. completee.. 

Ashwin's eyes softened, and he took her hands in his. 

Ashwin= enaku teriyumm,.. unaku en vellai pudikala'nu teriyum.. enakaga ethukitte'nu teriyum.. enakaga neraiya sacrifies pannirukenum teriyum.. aana unakunu ethavathu oru dream irukum'lee..

Sivaangi= Sollavaaa

Ashwin= mhmmm

Sivaangi= malai adivarathule oru azhagana gramam.. nenaikire appo'la mazhai peire maatiri oru beautiful climate.. kutty veeduu.. athule eppome birds satham kettukitte irukanum.. Vellaiku late'ah pooitu seekiram varanum..

Ashwin= mhmmm

Sivaangi= two wheeler.. Dhinamum athule tha Nivi'eh school'ju kutitu poi kutitu varanum.. Tv kedaiyathu.. cell kedaiyathu.. naame nambe kitte pesikanum.. Aprom oru chinna naai kutty.. athu per koode Tiger.. 

Ashwin= hann..

Sivaangi= Yaarayum thontharavu pannama nambe moonu per nambe oru ulagathule santhosama vazhanum..

Ashwin stepped forward, his expression filled with love and concern.. 

Ashwin= babyy.. ivalo thana un dream?? Hann??

He rest his forehead with her..

Sivaangi= naa unaku eppadi patta.. Wifee?? 

She poked his chest.. He hold her cheeks and

Ashwin= nee enakuu

As they shared this tender moment, the group watched in silence, moved by the raw emotion of the scene. Suddenly, the sound of a gunshot rang out. The students, thinking it was part of the act, applauded and cheered.

Ashwin, still in character, cradled Sivaangi gently. 

Ashwin= Mithra, no... he whispered, his voice filled with heartbreak.

When the scene ends, there's a moment of stunned silence before the auditorium erupts in applause. The students cheer loudly, appreciating the effort and talent Ashwin and Sivangi have shown. They bow, smiles of relief and joy on their faces, knowing they have done justice to the dare and the scene.

But as the applause died down, Ashwin noticed something was wrong. Sivaangi lay still, her eyes closed, and she wasn't responding. Panic surged through him as he called her name. 

Ashwin= Sivaangi? Sivaangi, maaa

He knelt down, patting her cheeks gently. 

Ashwin= Maa.. kanne thoraa.. bayam puduthathe maa..  His voice grew more desperate with each call.

Then he saw it – her blue kurti turning dark around her waist. Blood. His heart pounded in his chest as he realized the gunshot was real.

Ashwin= yaaravathuu.. yaaravathuu.. ambulance'ku.. yaaro.. shot pannithangaa, Ashwin shouted, his voice breaking with fear and urgency.