"Ah! Sarayu..... Sarayu?!" He squealed, staring at the girl who stood far.

Welcoming the new guest into their humble abode, they completely ignored the dumbstruck faces of the youngsters.

"Ayina palleturilo em paniundani vachavamma?" Bamma started her interrogation.

("But what work do you have in the village dear?" Bamma started her interrogation.)

"Oh! I've come to start up a hospital here"

"A hospital?!" Shrieked Krishna and Varun together.

Bamma's single glare was enough for them to calm down. After the completion of the session of answering each and every curious question thrown towards her, everyone got tired, the bright sun and growls of empty stomachs indicated that it's lunch time.

Even though the mouth watering guthi vankaya, chitti garelu, putharekulu, kobariannam and many more were just within the reach of the hand they couldn't savour it. Every meal is a struggle and challenge if you're dieting especially when you're a foodie and others don't let you succeed by tempting you. Anyhow Balraju, Varun and Krishna stuck to their salads until now. Poor Krishna, to escape from the nightmare of reality, hurried to live in the world of dreams.

Balraju, Varun and the ladies sat on the parapet to eagerly discuss the untold story.

"Annaya, ayina Krishna neto emi chepaleda?" Asked Balraju

("Brother, Did Krishna ever tell you about Sarayu?" Asked Balraju)

"Nakaite epuddu chepaledu ayina Krishna ne best friende kada neeto kuda epuddu chepaleda Varun? Guruthutechuko" uttered Jaggu.

("He never told me... What about you Varun? He is your best friend right, has he ever mentioned her? Please try to remember" uttered Jaggu)

"He did mention about confessing to her but I never asked him what happened later" Replied Varun guiltily.

"Such a great friend you're Varun!" Mocked Jaggu

"Guys! How about we restart the forgotten love story?! Come on! Krishna helped us a lot and even Bamma's wish will come true" suggested Balraju.

"Adbuthamaina idea andi!" Shouted Ranga

("Amazing idea sir!" Shouted Ranga)

"Nuvvepudu vachavura ekkadiki?" Enquired Apsara

("When did you come here Ranga?" Enquired Apsara)

"Meru katha modaletinappude nandi" he replied

("I was there from the start" he replied)

"Adanta sare kani ela?" Asked Jaggu

("All that is fine but how?" Asked Jaggu)

"Simple last time bro followed Arya's plan this time we'll follow some serial plan" declared Balraju

"Work out avutundiantava?" Jaggu voiced out her doubt

("Will that work?" Jaggu voiced out her doubt)

"E Balraju undaka meku em annumanalu akkarledu" guaranteed Balraju

("When I'm here there is no need to worry" guaranteed Balraju)

"Let's implement plan number 1!"

"Vache vache twaragara Ranga chustarura!" Gestured Balraju

("Come back! Quick Ranga! They'll catch us!" Gestured Balraju)

Sarayu was about to leave the porch and move out while Krishna was walking in the opposite direction. According to Balraju's plan she should slip and fall in the arms of Krishna.

1...2...3

"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!! Evara aa talakamasina vedava nuneolikinchindi?!" Shouted Balraju's father-in-law in pain

("Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!! Who is that mindless idiot who spilled oil on the floor?!" Shouted Balraju's father-in-law in pain)

Everyone sighed.

"What's next?" Questioned Apsara

"Time to execute plan 2" replied Balraju

"She's coming, go!" Balraju pushed Ranga forward.

"Sarayu ammagaru Krishna garu mimalni pilustunarande!" Informed Ranga

("Sarayu ma'am Krishna sir is looking for you" informed Ranga)

As Sarayu entered Krishna's room Ranga was about to lock it.

"Rey Ranga em chestunavura talupu daggera?" Enquired Guruvayya

("Ranga what are you doing near the door?" Enquired Guruvayya)

Ranga's heart skipped a beat. He mused all the worst scenarios that might possibly happen.

"Nennera!"

("Down to earth Ranga!")

"Adanandi talupunu tudustunannu dummupattindi kadande anduke"

("Oh! I'm cleaning the door, it's dusty right that's why sir!)

"E veshalakem takuvaledu poyi panichusuko po!"

("Ha... Don't pretend in front of me. Go and work!")

"Chachacha idekuda fail ayindi. Kasta manchi ideayalu eyyi Balraju" said Varun frustrated

("Tsk Tsk... even this plan failed. Balraju at least try to come up with a good one" said Varun frustrated)

"Bro I ran out of ideas. How about you plan this time?" Replied Balraju

"Me?! Hmmm...I don't know... How about I tell you tomorrow?" Stated Varun.

Disheartened by their blank minds, everyone decided to once again gather near the parapet.

"Em ra Varun nannu pilavakunda muchatlu shuru chesindru?" Said Krishna

("Hey Varun! You all started gossiping without inviting me?!" Said Krishna)

"Ada! Emiledura Sarayu-"

("Oh! Nothing much we are just talking about Sarayu and-")

Everyone hissed at Varun. Realising his mistake Varun tried to divert the topic. After some time when the sun decided to go below the horizon Sarayu came running towards them.

"Varun and Krishna, I need to talk to you both" stated Sarayu

"Yes" both replied at once

"Ah... I am the one who bought Vasanta Mandiram. Actually I want to turn it into a hospital and I'm looking for partners. That's the reason I'm here. I heard it's your dream to establish a clinic Varun...so would you and Krishna like to join my partnership? Take your time... I'll be waiting and would you all like to accompany me to Vasanta Mandiram tomorrow? " Asked Sarayu

"Where?" Everyone asked not sure if they had heard it correctly.

"Vasanta Mandiram!" She replied excitedly.