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𝟳𝟲: 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝘀𝗵

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Every corner gleamed, the floors polished to a mirror shine. Fairy lights glowed against the ivory walls, twinkling like little stars in anticipation. Avi stood in the center of it all, his arms crossed, trying not to fidget as Mithra and Shakthi took in the sight.

Okay… wow

Mithra whispered, her eyes scanning the decor. Even Shakthi gave an approving nod.

The decorators came down from upstairs then, having finished setting up something in Avi and Ananya's bedroom. Mithra and Shakthi glanced at each other.

Angae yenna panirupanga?

(What did they do up there?)

Mithra asked, stepping toward the stairs.

Hey, hey!

Avi blurted out, blocking their path with dramatic speed.

Angaelam poga kudadhu

(No going up there.)

Mithra blinked.

Yen?

(Why?)

It’s private

Avi cleared his throat.

Very… private.

Private, ah?

Mithra gasped, her face lighting up as she covered her mouth in mock scandal.

Ahaaa, Avi. Romantic ah yedhum plan pannirukiya?

(Ahaaa, Avi. You’ve planned something romantic for her, haven’t you?)

Avi rolled his eyes before placing his hands on his sister’s shoulders and gently spinning her away from the stairs,

Adhellam onnu illa, nee pogadha'na pogadha

( Nothing like that— you just don’t go.)

While Mithra continued to giggle and tease, 403 narrowed his eyes. Unlike Mithra, he didn’t find Avi’s twitching shoulders or overly serious tone amusing. Something was fishy. And knowing Avi—if left unchecked—he could easily mess this up.

He pulled Avi aside and leaned close.

Olungu mariyadha sollungae, mela yenna iruku?

(Okay. Spill. What’s actually up there?)

Avi gave him a glare.

Chi... vekkama illa?

( Chi.. aren't you ashamed?)

Bro

403 deadpanned.

En kittayeva?

( You trying that on me?)

Avi sighed in defeat, rubbing his neck, he answered,

Adhu onnu illa da. Avalukaga framed potrait onnu gift aah koduka vechiruken, adha ava dhan first uh pakkanumnu nenachen. Vera onnum illa.

(It’s just… a picture, okay? A framed portrait of her and I thought she should be the first one to see it. That’s all.)

403 blinked, his brow arching with suspicion as he asked again,

Nejama avlodhana?

(Seriously, That’s it?)

Avi rolled his eyes, clicked his tongue, and grumbled under his breath.