Thoorigai

Foe to friends?

Mullai was staring at herself in the mirror as she was getting ready. The saree color complimented her skin tone, and it showcased her figure. She pinned her hair to one shoulder, leaving the deep back visible. She didn't know if Kathir would like saree on her. She had a big smile on her thinking about him. She wanted to get ready soon, so she could end up meeting him.

She curled the ends to give the hair more volume and did her make up when she noticed Bhanu walk out of the bathroom holding the saree pleat in one hand.

"Sathiyama idha katta...", she stopped mid-sentence and looked at her.

"Wow! Therika vidara. Sema hot machi!!, she said and wrapped her around Mullai and pulled her into a hug.

"Kathir inaiku sethaan", she said her eyes raking over her and still widened in appreciation.

Mullai chuckled "amam amma. Mayangitalum"

"Ipadi elam dress panna. Model mathiri iruka. Nee ipadi saree vangina oru nyayam iruku. Enaku elam indha designer saree edhukunu than theriyala."

"Quieta iru. You will look amazing. Seri edhuku ipadi pudichutu nikara."

"Mela pleats vekka help panriya? Panita ready."

"Eiii...this is designer saree. Free a vidu palluva. Plus make up podala. Hair tie panni iruka?"

When Bhanu opened her mouth, she stopped her..."idhu velaiku agadhu. Wait let me do your makeup and hair".

**

An hour later, Mullai and Bhanu were entering the college in her car along with Mouni and Mary.

"If people didn't know the big deal about our college cultural fest, they would find it as they enter", Mouni said as soon as she entered the gates.

The hulking tents at various spots were casting a shadow on many classrooms. Big banners and cutouts welcomed the way to the main conference entrance, where registrations were open. Food stalls and refreshments were placed in front of many areas, giving easy access to all.

They entered the college and went directly to the reception. Bhanu was feeling anxious in the saree and make up Mullai insisted her to wear. She felt like she was going to embarrass herself in the worst way.

"Mullai, ipadi en hair elam straight panadhey illa. Suit agudha kandipa?", she asked as she tried to pull her neatly straightened and curled hair strands in the end out of her face.

"Sweety, you look sexy", Mary replied in saccharine voice.

As they entered the reception, it was already crowded with the organizers and volunteers. Dee was standing in the middle giving instructions and last-minute reminder on assignments. He was dressed in formals with tie and blazer. He looked like a model out of a vogue catalog.

"Oh vandhutengala?", she heard Harsha's voice and her heart jolted in nervousness. He was also in formals, and he held his sports coat in his hand.

She didn't want him to see her like this, but it was too late. He was already staring at her with his mouth hanging low.

"Oh my!", he muttered under his breath.

"Please Harsha. Nala ilana unmaiya solidu. Naan poi oru pony atleast potutu vandukarean", Bhanu asked him while he kept staring with wide eyes.

"No..Noo way..You look wow..Just hot", he whistled and she blushed. She immediately masked it and said

"Nee solradhuku pura nambi emara naan onum songiyum kedayadhu. mongeyum kedaiyadhu. Mullai than force panni indha hair style, make up, heels elam poda vecha", Bhanu dragged.