𝐍𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐫
Naveen, Anjana and Thamizh reach home dejected. As they enter, they see Aadhira at the doorstep. Naveen scurried to her and hugged her in relief. Aadhira looked confused at them.
Aadhira: What happened? Why do you look worried? (examines his face)
Naveen (concerned): We are fine, you are okay right?
Aadhira: Yeah... I'm okay..?
Thamizh: Then why didn't you pick up my calls?
Aadhira: That.. I missed my phone in the market that's why.. someone from the market only returned the phone to me.
The three realised what had happened and looked at each other in remorse. Anjana felt dreadful and walked up to the terrace. Naveen followed her and stopped her by holding her hand.
Anjana (without turning back): Just leave me alone Naveen..
Naveen: Anju...
Anjana: I can take care of myself... just let me be alone...
Naveen withdrew his hand. She climbed the stairs as fast as she could and threw herself into the open space pressing her forehead which was giving her an ache before letting the tears out.
Aadhira: Anna?
Naveen stays silent thinking of his inability to help her. Thamizh goes near her and narrated what had happened to her.
Aadhira (places her hand on his shoulder): Anna I'm sorry, I should've been careful.
Naveen walks away taking her hand off.
Aadhira and Thamizh are stunned to see this side of his.
Aadhira (turns to Thamizh): But..
Thamizh: You could have been a little attentive Aadhira... look at how bad they're feeling now...
He climbs the stairs to the terrace. Aadhira feels guilty for what she had done. Grace witnesses the scene and gets worried.
Grace goes to Naveen's room and sees him settled on the bed thinking deeply. Thamizh enters the terrace and looks at Anjana observing the bluish-dark sky. Suddenly, their phones start ringing and they look at each other, switching off their alarms.
Thamizh (pokes fun): Is that an alarm to murder Amaran? So according to the plan are you going now? I'll get you a cab!
Anjana (tired): Thamizh, not now.
Thamizh (sits beside her): Okay. (puts his index finger on his lips)
Grace: Naveen... are you okay?
Naveen (gets up): Ma?
Grace: Uh... Are you angry at Anjana?
Naveen: Nothing like that ma, we'll sort it out...
Naveen hung his head.
Thamizh: If you trust me like your brother, then you can talk to me whenever you feel like. But I won't stop teasing you (grins)!
Anjana chuckles slightly. She wipes her tears and sits up-straight, relaxing her brows.
Anjana (dejected): What do I say... I'm just upset with myself...
Grace: But Naveen... there's nothing you did to upset her on purpose...
Naveen: Yes ma, there's nothing I did. I did nothing for her. (his voice cracks)
He held his fist strongly in disappointment.
Anjana: Every single time I see Amaran, I'm just reminded of how he killed her. (sighs) Its been 11 years... but I am still not able to do anything against him. Not even able to prove what is right.
Naveen: She deserves only happiness ma, which I fail to give her.
Anjana: I haven't done anything for her Thamizh... I don't deserve her...
Thamizh: So what about the kidnap? You lost your job for her and, me? You are dealing with the guy who stole your money! Isn't this enough?
Naveen: Ma.. standing with her during her tough times (sighs), isn't that what I am supposed to do?
Anjana: What is so big about it?
Grace: It is.
Naveen looked at her.
Grace: Naveen, even I had a person in my life who wasn't even ready for all of this! In that way... you both are really lucky to get each other..
Thamizh: She is indeed lucky to get a friend like you Anjana...
Anjana: But if we had the evidence.. we could have done something against Amaran...
Thamizh: Chuck it! If not this way, then some other way! That's it!
Grace: Just remember this Naveen, getting a companion who is ready to stay with you at any extreme is not an easy thing. You both do that effortlessly without letting anyone else decide for yourselves, these small misunderstandings should not bother your relationship.
Thamizh: Do you understand?
Anjana: Hmm.
Naveen nods his head positively.
Grace: She is worried, that she is not able to fight back a wrong man.. and there is only one thing you give her now.
Naveen looks at keenly.
Grace: Love and care. Just stand by her like you always do.
Grace brushes his hair with her hand and walks out of the room. Thamizh gets up and walked to the door.
Anjana: Thanks Thamizh. (smiles)
Thamizh turns back to her and blinks both his eyes shrugging his shoulders.
Anjana goes down and sees Naveen hanging something on the wall from outside the door. Naveen turns away and opens the cupboard. Anjana tiptoes to the room silently and observes the wall. She sees her picture with Indhra and Anjali on the wall and looks at Naveen, repenting for the way she behaved with him.
He doesn't turn back but sees her through the mirror in the cupboard. He sees her touching the photo frame and feels devastated. She looks at the picture keenly.
Thamizh (shouts): Aunty! I'm leaving!
Naveen and Anjana turn their heads hearing his voice. Grace comes out of the house to see him.
Grace: Why Thamizh? Have dinner and leave...
Thamizh: No aunty, its already late.
Grace: Okay..
Anjana: Aunty, Iryn ma had called me tonight to stay there.
Grace: Oh... Naveen drop her safely then.
Naveen: Okay ma. (sees Anjana in awkwardness)
Grace: Wait, I'll call the auto rickshaw guy. (goes inside)
Naveen (softly): Be safe.
Anjana nods her head and looks into his eyes. Not being able to bear the guilt she turns her face away. He moves away from her slowly and looked at her, anticipated to meet her eyes.
At Ramya's house:
Ramya looks at the clock ticking to 9pm. She dials the security guard's number.
Ramya: Has he arrived?
Security Guard: No ma'am.
The security guard looks out to check again. He sees sees a black car coming.
Security Guard: Ma'am he has come!
Ramya: Go to your spot.
Security Guard: Okay ma'am.
Amaran gets out of the car and walks into the building. He gets into the lift in a jiffy.
Security Guard: Ma'am he got inside the lift.
Ramya: Is his phone inside the car?
The security guard trots to the car to check.
Security Guard: Yes ma'am.
Ramya: Lock the doors.
Security Guard: Ma'am?
Ramya: Do what I say.
He goes and locks all the entrances and exits of the building. As he comes out he sees the lights on in the top most floor.
Security Guard: Ma'am I guess he's in your cabin.
Ramya: Are you sure?
Security Guard: Yes ma'am.
Ramya: Perfect. Switch off the main and inverter switch now.
Security Guard (shocked): Ma'am but..
Ramya: Do it!
The security guard rushes to the main and switches it off unwillingly.
All the lights at the top floor gets switched off. The security guard keeps the phone back to his ear.
Security Guard: Ma'am.. done...
Ramya: You can leave.
Security Guard: Ma'am but he is here alone?
Ramya: Are you going to leave or will you leave only after you get fired?
Security Guard: I'll leave... ma'am.
He locks the gate of the building, takes the key with him and leaves reluctantly.
The next morning:
Aadhira, Naveen, Anjana and Grace are having breakfast. Aadhira goes to the sofa when Naveen comes and sits near her. Naveen feels bad for her and goes to sit with her in the sofa. Aadhira moves away from Naveen. Anjana notices this and feels guilty. Grace holds her hand and asks her not to worry. Naveen moved to Aadhira's side again.
Naveen (whispers): Sorry di...
Aadhira turns her head away and switches on the TV.
Naveen: Please ma.. sorry.. please? (holds his ear)
Aadhira looked at him, pulled his hand down and continued eating seeing the TV. He smiled at her and resumed eating. Anjana and Grace rejoice seeing them. Thamizh enters their house in a hurry.
Thamizh: Naveen, Anjana did you see the news?
Naveen: No, why?
Thamizh snatches the TV remote from Aadhira's hand and changes the channel.
TV: "Amaran, the Managing Director of the popular AMP Entertainment Enterprise commits suicide. Police are investigating his wife Ramya Venkatesan, the founder"
All four of them turn towards the TV screen in bewilderment. They get confused over the news.
Aadhira: Suicide?!
TO BE CONTINUED
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