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Ananya wouldn't admit it, but a strange feeling crept into her when Avi canceled everything and returned home earlier than usual with Shakthi. It wasn't like him to suddenly drop his plans, and that unsettled her in a way she couldn't explain. She tried to shake off the worry, telling herself it wasn't her concern, but a part of her couldn't ignore the unease. As soon as she stepped into the house, however, something else took her attention.

Mithra happened to arrive at the same time, stepping through the gates just a few steps ahead. Their eyes met for a brief moment, and Ananya offered her a small smile, hoping to bridge the silent gap that had been growing between them. Mithra, ever composed, simply nodded with a polite smile before walking inside without another word. Ananya exhaled slowly, a familiar sigh of resignation, before following her in.

As soon as they stepped inside, Shakthi suddenly jumped in front of them, his presence as abrupt as ever. His face lit up with excitement, his grin wide enough to make anyone suspicious of his motives. But this time, neither of them flinched—Mithra rolled her eyes,

Enaku yendha surprise uhm venam.

( I don't want anymore suprises )

Shakthi, held up a hand, stopping Mithra in her tracks before she could walk away.

Eyh eyh nillu.

( Eyh, wait wait)

His voice carried an unmistakable enthusiasm, but Mithra barely entertained it. She simply crossed her arms and arched an eyebrow, already challenging whatever he was about to say.

Na innum vaai ye thorakala adhukula neeye mudivu pantae?

( I haven't even opened my mouth yet, you can't just assume things on your own)

Appo yedhuku apdi gudichi vandhae?

( Yea? Then why did you jump in like that?)

Mithra asked, her voice laced with suspicion, watching him carefully. There was a teasing glint in her eyes, but Shakthi only grinned, scratching his head sheepishly as though he had been caught red-handed. His guilty expression made Ananya chuckle despite herself, she then asked,

Yenna vishiyam, Shakthi?

( What's the matter, Shakthi?)

Shakthi's grin widened as he clapped his hands together, as if bracing himself for a grand reveal.

Unga rendhu peruhkum bro oru announcement panna sonaru.

( Bro wanted me to do an announcement to the both of you)

At this, both Mithra and Ananya exchanged a glance of shared confusion before turning back to him.

Yennadhu?

( What is it?)

Ananya's voice carried an edge of wariness, while Mithra's face barely concealed her skepticism.

Iniki night naanum avarum oru boys night plan pannirkom, adhunala unga rendhu perahyum girls night ku thorati adika plan pannirkom

( Tonight, bro and I have decided to have a boys night, so we've made plans to send you both away for a girls night )

There was a pause, a moment of silence in which both women blinked at him in unison. Their expressions remained blank, as if they were waiting for further clarification. Shakthi groaned, exasperated by their lack of immediate excitement.