The Right Choice

Chapter 18

That night was spent at the wedding hall. Finally, the day had arrived. Vaishu was getting married. Janu and Ani both forgot about their challenges, sparks and all that crap until the nuptial chain was around her neck. Janani was the bridesmaid and Anirudh was the bestman.
During the photo session,
'Ani? Next your marriage, no?'
'Akka! Actually, I am ready to get married. Tell the bride to get ready.'
'You have a bride? Or should I look for one? Maybe Janani can look for one.'
'She cant look for herself, Akka.'
'Yea.. Wait... WHAT? You guys are in love?'
'Not me, Akka! He has been acting crazy!'
'Janu! Crazy on you, my queen.'
'Awww. If you two happen, I will name my kid Jananirudh or something.'
'Vaishu? Why are we naming our kid Jananirudh?'
Vaishu's husband had just joined the conversation after his photoshoot was over. He was truly confused as to who would name their kid Jananirudh.
'Anna! You dont worry. Akka said that if Ani and I become a pair, then she will name her kid Jananirudh. That is never gonna happen. Relax!'
'No bro! Janu and I will happen but not the Jananirudh part.'
'Keep hoping. Mr.Rudh.'
'WHAT? Mr.Rudh? What kind of a name is that?'
'Anirudh is too long and Ani is too informal. I dont want to put even a seed of a wrong idea into your head.'
'Mr.Rudh. Thats a special nickname. I read somewhere that if a person gives you a special nickname, then you mean a lot to that person.'
'On the other hand. No. I will call you Anirudh itself.'
'Call me what you want. I dont care.'
'Dont you have any shame?'
'For what? Why should I be shamed for something that's normal?'
'How the fuck is this normal?'
'What is abnormal about this?'
'I consider you my friend. Dont you feel weird hitting on a friend?'
'In love, friendship is first. You cant just fall in love. You need to be friends first. I have crossed the friends stage. You did too. Now, all I need to do is make you admit it.'
'Dei Ani! The photographer is calling you for the photo session.'
'I get a photo session if I am bestman? Thats awesome!'
'No you dumbass. Photosession with all the four of us.'
'Oh! Janu! Lets pose, baby!'
'Back off before I throw something at you.'
'Such a temper! Ani! All the best!'
'Thanks, brother-in-law.'
'Anna! Why do you have to join him?'
'Because you two would make a cute pair.'
'Honey! I told them that if Janu and Ani happen. I will name our kid Jananirudh. Isnt that a cute name?'
'Umm. About that Vaishu. Can we think of another name?'
'How about Janirudh?'
'Sounds like the kid has a cold.'
'Hahaha! Then what shall we name the kid?'
'First, lets make the kid. Then we shall think of names.'
'Oh! When can we start?'
'How about tonight?'
'Good idea!'
'Ewwwwww!!! I cannot bear this any longer. Ani, I dont care about you but I am starving and if I stand here any longer listening to the newly wedded couple's perverted talk, I will puke. Coming to breakfast or not?'
'You should get used to it, baby! I can get pretty perverted too. How are you going to handle me after our marriage?'
'Eww! All of you suck! I am going to get breakfast by myself.'
'Oi! Oi! I am coming with you.'
'If you are going to get perverted, forget it.'
'Fine! I wont.'
During breakfast,
'Is your packing done, Janu?'
'Yea. Yours?'
'Yup.'
'What are you coming for, by the way?'
'You, my queen.'
'Shut the fuck up and tell me why are you coming to the States?'
'Two reasons. One - I have some work and two - you.'
'What is that work?'
'Confidential.'
'What are you? An FBI agent?'
'No. Not only FBI agents have to do confidential works. Even terrorists have to.'
'I knew you were a terrorist. That music you compose is magic to attract common people, right?'
'Did you just say my music is magic?'
'Ummmm. What? No.'
'Yea. You did. You listen to my music?'
'Just happened to listen to it. Come on. Kolaveri was pretty famous. So, out of interest I listened to your songs. I didnt know or rather couldnt believe you composed them.'
'So, your my fan, huh?'
'Only of your music.'
'And my voice?'
'Not bad.'
'Never expected that I will fall in love with a fan of mine?'
'Stop that shit. I like your music. It ends there. I am not falling in love with you.'
'I said that I didnt expect that I would fall in love with a fan. Not the other way round. Is your mind assuming things?'
'No. It is not. And if you dont change the topic now. I will leave.'
'You know what? If you were not pregnant, I wouldnt have cared if you left without eating your breakfast. But since, my kid is in you. I have to shut it.'
'I am going to ignore the fact that you called it your kid and continue eating.'
'Good girl!'
After all the fun and festivities, it was time for Vaishu to leave to her in-laws house.
'Akka? I am going to...'
Anirudh never thought he will cry. He knew he will miss her badly. He knew he will wish for her to be with her forever. But what he didnt know was how hard it will be for him to watch her go.
'Ani! Dont cry! I expect you to console amma and aunt. And you are crying?'
'Janu! Even my sister is crying.'
'Of course she is. Now, come on. Stop crying and go to amma and talk to her. Akka? I will miss you.'
'Janu and Ani. I will miss you both tremendously. Have a safe trip to USA. And please get along well. And Ani? Take care of amma. Take care of Janu. Take care of yourself.'
'I will Akka. I will. Now leave before amma starts crying again.'
'Hahaha! Bye Ani! Bye Janu! Bye amma! Bye aunt! Bye appa!'
'Bye Vaishu!'
It was painful to see her go. But they knew, there was a better life ahead for her. After all, she would only be in Chennai, wouldnt she? Not so far. They would meet often.
Now, it was truly time for Anirudh to start working out on how to get Janu. Their flight was the next day at 7 in the morning. Savithri was to stay back and stay for longer with Lakshmi. Anirudh had 4 days only. And he had a lot to achieve within that time. He hoped he wouldnt meet Dave. He hoped Dave would be actually dead. Would all this come true? Would Janani really fall for him? Does she really have something for him? Or is it just an illusion? Is all this going to be worth it, at the end?