Author's P. O. V.

       Iyappan and Sajith looked at Anirudh with the most sympathetic face and fiercest eyes. Suddenly Anirudh's face expression changed and his mouth made an O shape, revealing that he at last got back his memory which was eventually occupied by his dream girl before. Anirudh gave them a sheepish grin and they, a relieved sigh. "Do you seriously get the same dream everyday? I mean, the same girl?" Sajith asked as he still couldn't believe that Anirudh sees his dream girl everyday in his dreams. Anirudh got up from the bed, went near them and nodded his head while a slight blush crept on his cheeks. "Dei, podhum da, paakka mudiyala. Go get ready" (enough dude, we can't see it anymore) Iyappan mocked him. Anirudh left to take a bath not before giving Iyapps a deathly glare.

Sruthi's P. O. V.

        My house is filled with decorations. There are chirpy sounds of people laughing and teasing surrounding me. Everyone are very happy. Except for one who should be happy. Wondering who? It's me. I should have been the one who should make the loudest noise over here, marking my presence. But I am here, near the windowsill, looking at the trees and plants swaying so freely. I wish I could have been one among those flowers. Even if I live for one day, I would have at least been free unlike being caged here like this. Involuntarily, tears started rolling down my cheeks. My trance was broken when I felt some warmth on my shoulder. I turned around to only witness my bestie, Komagal, standing there.

        "What is bothering you darling? Why are you crying? Won't you share it with me?" Komagal asked with moist eyes. I wiped out the lone tear which was trying it's level best to reach my cheeks. I gave her a smile and said, "Are you mad? Why should I cry? I'm all good" "But your eyes are saying a different story" she replied. Gotcha. "Then ask them to narrate it. Why are you asking me?" I said trying to sound chirpy. "I wish I could" she said. Those words literally got stuck in my head. I could see pain in her eyes for me. Oh God! What am I doing? Why should others suffer for me? Should I say everything to her? Or should I not?

          Just then Shubhiksha entered the room with a bang. She had a basket in her hand, which I suppose had flowers for the decoration. "Komagal, I was searching for you everywhere. Where were you? I want you to take these flowers to the hall ASAP. We can't rely on the party organisers. Come on get up and move. Quick" she said everything in a hurry. Whoa, slow your horses girl. "Ok" that was all Komagal could reply. She took the basket and left. Shubhi turned around and saw me. I gave her a smile. She hit her head and asked " Did you eat?" Great realisation. My parents and grandparents have left me with my friends in a hope that they will take care of me. I smiled at their thought and shook my head left to right.

          She bit her tongue and suddenly I could imaginatively see smoke coming of her ears. "NITHI! Nithi dumbo! Where's the food? Nee mattum kottikko, akka kudukkanumnu manasatchi illa?" (You eat only for yourself, don't you have the courtesy to think about your sister?) She shouted at my sister, who was so engrossed in the movie, while moving out of the room. I could still feebly hear her ranting. I chuckled at their Tom and Jerry fights. I turned back to the view. Is this is what destined for me? Was I born for this purpose? Is everything going normal? Why am I scared and insecure about him? Is he the one for me? Shubhi again entered by room with a plate full of food. She came near me, smiled and took a morsel of Sambar rice. "I'll have" I said and extended my hand. "Nope, you sit simply, I'll feed you" she said. I had my lunch in perfect silence, except for the bustling of relatives.

         "Still scared?" She asked and I nodded. She knows my insecurities. "Jaan, he's a great guy. Good at heart and your family loves him. That's the reason they have gone so far to even do inter cast marriage. Every one here knows that you both are made for each other. Morever, he loves you" she said and the last line caught my attention. Even though he had proposed me so many times, his first proposal and these words always gives me goosebumps. I slightly blushed to her statement. "Oohh hoo blushing ah? But Sruthi please don't say about your insecurities to anyone. The reason is its so stupid and Morever where do you find handsome boys without girlfriends? They were his past. You are his present and future. Mind it" she said it in a serious tone. I was really impressed by her care for me.

         "Akka, look who's here" Nithi said and moved aside to reveal their faces. Hari and Gayu! My eyes glistened with joy. My two cuties are at last here. But I must be angry with them. It's been one whole month since they bothered to meet me. Then what's the thing with this 'best sister' and all. I gave them an angry pout. "Aww how cute!" Hari exclaimed. Cute? That was supposed to be angry. "I know right! She's the most cutest bride ever" Gayathri said and pulled my cheeks. "Ahh, it's paining" I said. "Ok cholly and sorry akka, we were busy with our assignments." Gayu said. I hate their institution. I gave them a smile and hugged them both. They broke the hug and Hari said, "Let's give a makeover for our kalyana ponnu (bride)". I just smiled. Nithi gave me a packet. I opened it and saw such an expensive, orange and cream coloured lehenga. "Mama (sister's husband) bought this for you" Nithi said.

            I couldn't believe my ears. Why is he doing so much for me? Is he really in love with me? But I never gave anything in return. I took the packet and went to another room to change. It was simply perfect on me. The best part is, I was looking a bit slim in this. I was actually looking, huff leave that, I myself don't know how I look. I came out of the room only to be welcomed by everyone's shocking faces. I motioned them to close their wide opened mouths. Hari and Gayu did my makeover for over half an hour, I guess. "Akka, after seeing you, Mama flat" Gayu said and everyone giggled. Wait, is this me? Whoa, I'm looking like some princess. (Play the music in media box) Suddenly, I saw a palace behind me through the mirror. I turned around but here it was my room. In the mirror I was looking like a bride, it was me, but a real princess me. She was smiling at me and blinked her eyes as if she was assuring me to take the next step. So what I am doing is right.

           Everyone took me to the car and set off for the hall. After a ride filled with teasings and leg pullings we reached the great 'Raja Muthaiah' hall. We went inside the Bride's room. Hari and Gayu were giving me some last minute touch ups while my mind was filled with his thoughts. He's so sweet. Even that image on the mirror assured me something na. So should I give this relationship a chance? Should I give him a chance?

               Hola everyone. Expect the Unexpected. Here I am with another update. So how's the chapter. Rating on 10? Sruthi is getting married. Pity her, she isn't willing to it. But is she destined with him? First of all, who's that 'him'? What is Anirudh's big day? He's getting the same dream everyday? Why Sruthi is in his dream? Sruthi saw a princess, but who's she? Keep guessing, keep smiling.

Loads of love,
   Sruthi;)