Fragile Hearts

C h a p t e r - 39

The school day had just ended, and the entire group gathered outside, buzzing with energy.

Siddharth was sitting on the bicycle, tapping his foot impatiently, waiting for Riya to hop on. She, however, was too busy laughing at the ridiculous scene in front of her.

Riya couldn’t stop herself from grinning as she watched Arun confidently settle onto the front rod of the cycle, striking a pose as if he were Siddharth's very special passenger.

Sruthi, Nisha, Vikram, and Rahul were all gathered around, finding the sight just as hilarious.

Rahul clapped his hands together dramatically.

Rahul: "Come on, Sid! Sikram vandiya edu!! Arun’s waiting for his prince charming."

Siddharth rolled his eyes, but he couldn’t help glancing at Riya, who was laughing so hard she could barely stand straight.

Siddharth: "Riya, ipo Ivana eranga sollitu era poriya illaya!"

Riya raised an eyebrow, smirking as she looked over at Arun sitting confidently in the front.

Riya: "Oh, no, ungala na en disturb pannanum. Enna oru romantic moment. Why should I come between this… beautiful romance?"

Arun, catching her drift, batted his eyelashes at Siddharth, pretending to be utterly smitten.

Arun: "Exactly! Apdi sollu Riya... Cha en sid kuda peacefull ah oru ride kuda pogamudiyala..."

Siddharth looked ready to explode, his patience hanging by a thread. Sruthi joined in, adding fuel to the fire.

Sruthi: "Jodi poruthame super ah iruku...Adhuvum andha position vera leval. Riya anga irundha kuda ipdi irukadhu..."

Arun crossed his arms defiantly, sticking to his spot with a smug grin.

Arun: "Seri seri, yaarum Poramai padadhinga!!! Aprm kannu vechiradhinga."

Siddharth’s eyes narrowed, and he leaned forward voice dripping with malice.

Siddharth: "Arun, idhudhan unaku kadaisi warning... Either sit in the back, or get off."

But Arun just smirked, refusing to budge, and Vikram decided it was time to add to the chaos.

Vikram: "Alright, Sid, Arun ah kupta pogaporana apo nanum varen! Move move..." Without waiting for permission, he hopped onto the back of the cycle, squeezing himself in.

Rahul clutched his chest dramatically.

Rahul: "Wow, apo nanu? Enna mattum kalati viduringala... Unbelievable."

The girls couldn’t stop laughing, watching Siddharth’s face grow redder by the second as his friends piled onto the cycle, completely ignoring his protests.

Riya was wiping tears from her eyes, trying to calm down but failing miserably.

Finally, Siddharth’s patience snapped. He gave them all one final glare.

Siddharth: "Enough! Everyone off! Arun, get down. Deii vikram, enna nasukaadha. And, Riya—"

Riya raised her hands innocently, still giggling.

Riya: "Fine, fine! We won’t ruin your precious moment with Arun. You two lovebirds carry on. Vikram nee vaa Namma povom..."

Arun clung to the front rod, pretending to swoon.

Arun: "See, Sid? Riya ve sollita. Start pedaling!"

Vikram chimed in, laughing,

Vikram: "Rahul neeyum variya, konjam Edam iruku..."