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nspwriteups · 2 years ago

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En Ullam Kava Kalvan - part 2

Shoutout to @thatacademic for suggesting this sequel

Read part 1 here:

To say Vanathi has been on cloud -9 lately would be an understatement. But how can she not be ecstatic? Her yaanai paagan was safe and sound and beside her now. She had imagined a lot when they were apart - from having long conversation about his journey to silent walks in the garden to her dancing for him - so many dreams but when she saw him face-to-face she was only able to manage a smile. Why was she tongue-tied more often times than not?

Now they were seated in Kundavai s chamber- her, Kundavai, Vanthiyathevan and Arulmozhi. She had been sneaking side glances at her Yaanai Paagan for some time now and whenever he caught her eyes, he would give her a friendly smile and enquire about her family or her health or any other thing in general. There was no indication that he had read any of the letters she had sent him or any reciprocation of her feelings. But she wasn't upset. She knew he was passionate about being a good ruler to his people - to uphold his duty with utmost dedication and in the midst of it he didn't wanted to spend his time in courtship. She was also aware of other princesses from smaller Chola kingdoms vying for the Prince's heart. Whatsmore she recalled Vanthiyathevan mentioning a boat girl as well who had been spending time with them.Speaking of Vanthiyathevan, she looked at the Vana clan prince wondering whether he had given her letter to Arulmozhi. It was her last letter that she had send him - pouring all her feelings into it - showcasing the intensity with which she have been loving him. While her mind had been chiding her that all her efforts are fruitless, her heart had been whispering to her to not lose hope.

"Kanne" Vanathi snapped out of her thoughts upon hearing Kundavai's voice and looked at her. "Why did you become silent all of a sudden? Come now, sing a song for us " Kundavai encouraged her, eager to impress her Thambi. Vanathi smiled, she loved the Chola princess- her mentor and uyir thozi.

"What do you want me to sing Akka?" She asked, failing to notice Arulmozhi's head turning towards their direction.

"Akka" He said "If you don't mind can I make a suggestion?"

"Of course Thambi" Kundavai was happy with his participation in the conversation.

"There is a particular Thevaram that have been on my mind for a long time" he said with a small smile, turning to Vanathi, " I hope the Kodumbalur Ilavarasi can sing it to us"

Vanathi was equal parts surprised that her Ilavarase wanted to hear her sing and equal parts happy to do so. She nodded eagerly.

Was it her imagination or did Arulmozhi's smile got wider?

"Then I would like to hear the Thevaram by Thirugnana Sambandar dedicated to Lord Shiva" he held out an olai "You can use this for reference "

Vanathi knew she was blushing as she felt her face heating up - her olai in his hand, his eyes trained on her face and his smile indeed widening seeing her reaction. Kundavai looked at the pair in confusion before turning to Vanthiyathevan who was trying hard to stifle his laugh. "Am I missing something here?" She asked, slightly disappointed that she isn't part of the inside joke."Devi, I will tell you if you come with me " Vanthiyathevan said while grinning, leading a curious and confused Kundavai out.As soon as they were alone, Vanathi sent a chiding look towards Arulmozhi

"Ilavarase, you shouldn't tease me so"

" Why not Ilavarasi? We have known each other for quite some time now and you were the one sending secret letters behind Akka's back"

Arulmozhi was enjoying this more than he had imagined. Vanathi turned to look down, playing with her bangles, refusing to give a reaction but he could see a ghost of a smile she was trying to suppress.

"I thought you didn't care" her voice was small, barely a whisper but he heard it, moreover he heard the hurt hidden in those words.

"Vanathi" her given name sounded so natural coming out of his lips

"Did I seem that much indifferent to you?"

She let out a sigh and looked at him. The hurt that he heard in her words was now reflected in her eyes. He stood from his place and sat down to her right on the divan. He held both her hands in his and looked at her wide, doe-eyes, now looking at him in shock mixed with expectation.

"Vanathi, I don't know how to transform my feelings into words but allow me to try. Forgive me if I had been unkind to you because that was not my intention. I didn't wanted to agree to a marriage alliance just because the elders preferred it. I wanted to find a person on my own who understood my mindset and would support me through difficult times. After a long time I realized that the person I've been looking for had been in my life all along. You, Vanathi. You showed me the strength of friendship and the power of dedication and loyalty. I've to admit there were also times when I had been jealous of your optimism.But you are one of the few people who are simply irreplaceable in my life and I'll be forever be grateful to Akka for it. Now, if your feelings have not changed then I'd love to have a second chance to show you my feelings. You called me a thief who have stolen your heart in your letter but I think you stole mine first"

Vanathi was sure she was going to faint but she took a long breath to steady herself and said

"You just made me the happiest person in the world, swami" Arulmozhi squeezed her hands tightly before remarking " So what about the Thevaram, Vanathi? Will you sing it for me? " Her laughter was as sweet as her

"Of course"

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