Shilpa rushed towards Vennela. "Look at me, Vennela. It was nothing. Breathe in. Take a deep breath." She held Vennela's hand and gently rubbed it. Vennela opened her eyes. She clutched Amar's hand very tightly. Her nails dug into his skin. He bore it without a word.
Shilpa checked her blood pressure. It was a bit higher than usual. "Calm down" She gave a chocolate to Vennela. The moment she ate the chocolate she felt calm and energized again.
Through the corner of her eye, Vennela saw Bunty's father hugging him. "Daddy's so proud of you Bunty."
Amar and Anirudh thanked him too. "I never knew a dog can scare someone as brave as vadina." Anirudh was still unable to believe it.
"Only a person who is dead scared of dogs will react this way." Amar asked her to get up.
Amar and Shilpa held her hands to support her. She stood up with great difficulty.
She felt as if she has conquered the world. "I don't believe I'm standing on my legs." She whispered. All the servants and a few neighbors gathered around and clapped their hands. She felt tears of happiness rolling down her cheeks.
"Try to walk" said Amar.
"I think you are being greedy" said Shilpa. "Take her to the specialist doctor."
"Right. I'll take an appointment for tomorrow." Amar's hands shook slightly as he called the doctor.
He ended the call and started praising Bunty. "Bunty, you are a hero. You have become a celebrity." Bunty wagged his tail. He tried to jump and get to Vennela, but his father stopped him.
"Please thank Bunty. Tell him he is the best pet in the world" said Vennela, hiding behing Amar to avoid Bunty from jumping at her. "Ask him to forgive me for yelling at him."
"It's alright. I understand. I'll take him home. Have to tell his mother what he has done." He left with Bunty.
"I can't stand anymore."
Amar took her inside. She kept moving her leg just to check if the movement didn't get arrested again.
"You tore my shirt again" said Amar.
"Take it off then" said Vennela.
"Getting naughty thoughts, moonlight?" Amar winked at her.
"You wish. I just want to repair it." Vennela started unbuttoning his shirt.
"AKKA! CONGRATS! I knew it. I knew this plan would work..."
"...and I want a big party this time..."
"...long drive on bike next week..."
Shruthi and Rishi-Raj were shouting simultaneously, climbing the stairs. The twins reached their room first to see Amar's shirt half open.
"Oops!" They said in unison and closed Shruthi's eyes before she could see Amar and Vennela. They pulled her back.
"Leave me. Let me meet akka." Shruthi tried to remove their hands. Raj whispered something in her ears. Her face broke into a smile. They turned around.
"Please continue." Rishi closed the door on the way.
"Guys! That was nothing." Vennela tried to stop them.
"They left. You may continue" said Amar, mischievously.
"There's nothing to continue. Get me a needle." Vennela felt her cheeks heat up. She turned around to hide the color. "This is awkward" She mumbled.
Amar was slightly hurt to know that she still felt uncomfortable around him. But he shrugged it off. He didn't have time to think about that. He dedicated the day to celebrations.
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The Friendzoned Husband
Romance"Are you trying to tell me that she may never accept you as her husband?" asked a furious Anirudh. Amar chuckled at his cousin's anger and answered "It's not her fault. Your mother, my beloved aunt, forced her into marrying me. Remember?" "Forced we...
