"you don't have to. If you are not comfortable in using social media it's totally fine." I said to him. Something big should have happened that made him take this big step. He was silent for few minutes and then he said " look into your phone and I don't mind doing anything for you. It's time for me to move on and let me start with you." He said those words with deep meaning. I opened my phone to see that he accepted my request and returns the favour. What a way to start our weekend."

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" Wow, I can't believe you have these many followers. You must be popular." I said to him and he just chuckles at me.

" And what do you say for this?" He said and shows me his notification. I can't believe it. Man, he has 1000+ requests and uncountable notifications.

" When was the last time you logged into your account?" I asked with a surprised look and he thinks for a minute or so and answers me.

" Maybe 6 or 7 years. I don't know." I looked at him like he is crazy or something.

" I know you have so many questions for me. I will answer those tomorrow and As of now I need to enjoy my time with you." He says to me with a mischievous smile on his face and I just laugh at him. I was about to speak but Tarun came and took his phone from him.

" Sorry, Love birds but I need my phone. You guys exchange your numbers and talk whatever you want." He said to us to which he earned a smack on his head from his brother and I laughed at them.

" Ouch...that hurts you, overgrown human. Wait...wait...is it your Instagram profile!" He asked with shock on his face. Something was going on clearly and I can't get what is it.

" Anna ( means brother in Tamil) I am so happy for you. I am really happy that you are yourself after this long. You deserve everything, I missed you." Tarun said and hugging brother. I swear I saw tears in Tarun's eyes. While Mrithun maintained a calm and knowing look.

They were having a moment and I don't want to burst their sibling moment. I was happy to see them. So I took a screenshot to remember this reunion. They looked towards me but I just gave them reassuring smile.

" I am hungry and I need to take shower. I will catch you guys later." I waved them bye.

" Bye sis in law," Tarun said and laughed while wiping out his tears while Mrithun was about to object.

" No way you too need a shower and have breakfast. No argument in this. I know you stink right now. So fresh up soon and we can talk later." I said with a stern look and he mumbled something.

" Already bro. I can't believe that. Way to go man." Tarun teased him but his brother pushed him out of his room without returning his phone.

" Okay, be quick. I will wait for you and I missed you." He said to me and I blushed at his words.

" I missed you too. I will be back. bye," I said to him truthfully. I really missed him.

" No, you are not saying bye to me yet." He said but got interrupted when his brother started to knock on his door.

" That little brat of my brother. I'm gonna kill him today." He spat his words and I giggled at him.

He looked at me and shakes his head. With that, he asked me to be quick.

After an hour or so, I finished eating my breakfast and I was sitting on the swing while holding my phone.

Whether to call him or not. But then my phone starts to ring. To my disappointment, It was my friends on a conference call. I picked up and answered them.

" Hello! What's up, guys?" I questioned them?

" Be ready. Tomorrow we are going to my wedding shopping and No excuses. Myself, Lava, Razima and you are coming with me." Nisha said to me. Sorry ordered me.

" I can't yar...I have an important thing to do." I said trying my best to convince them but no use. All of them started to argue with me.

I sighed at them and blurted out, " I have a date to go. I am sorry guys."

This got their attention and they all squealed at me and asked what happened and I started my story.

By the end, Razima said " Oh my God. And you are saying this now. You bitch! I can't believe it." I just laughed at them.

" I myself didn't know about him. How can you expect me to say this to guys beforehand?" I defended myself from them.

" But...Mrithun. I didn't expect that. You are lucky to get him. He has been through a lot. He completely deserves you" Nisha grins at me. I gave her a confused look.

" Why all of them saying that? I can't understand what he has gone through! He said he will explain it to me tomorrow, but I can't get it." I more like questioned myself than ask her. She sighed and looked at me.

" Do you guys remember? Once, I said a story about my father's business partner's son who attempted suicide because he got cheated on by his girlfriend? And took the worst way to end life?" I tried to remember it and that's when everything came crashing to my sense.

With a shaking voice, I asked her " Is.. is... that him? God! Now everything makes sense."

" Yeah, that's him. But now I can see that he is changing. " Nisha smiled at me.

" I feel that there is more to his story. I will wait for him to explain." I said to them and they nodded in agreement.

" Okay, guys. You can leave without me I don't have any issues. Don't change any plan. I will try to come over to your house. And I am sorry." I said to them.

They just flipped out me. And we talked for an hour about the latest gossip and other things. Once done, I came to know that I had 5 missed calls and 15 messages from Mrithun.

Shit! I immediately called him and took his phone on the third ring.

" Avoiding me already?" He asked me with a smirk on his face.

" What no...! I was talking with my friends. Sorry, I didn't know you called me." I said to him.

" Hey, baby. It's okay nothing wrong. I was just wondering. Cool." He smiled at me. Gosh, his smile is worth to watch.

" Okay, I just wanna say that dress comfortable with whatever is your choice. We might be going to a posh restaurant as well as to normal places. I hope you like them." He said to me with uncertainty.

But I just smiled and said to him, " I'm so excited for our date. Whatever happens, I know what's gonna be my answer."

He looked at me with an emotional face and smiled at me.

" I really hope you stay with me after everything. I trust you. I want you to be my best friend." He sighed at me.

I raised my eyebrows at him and questioned him.

" Am I not your best friend? I am hurt!" I dramatically put a hand on my heart and playfully glared at him. He laughed at me and shook his head.

" That you are Ms Drama queen. Be ready for tomorrow." He teased me. I rolled my eyes at him.

" Yeah, I will. Don't miss me too much. Bye Rithu" I taunted him and this time it's his turn to smirk at me.

" I will miss you. Bye Bye baby girl." I blushed at his words and he continues to smirk at me.

I poke my tongue out at him and disconnect the call. I took a deep breath and thought about tomorrow's plan. Let me say, I had a great day.

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Next day...

I think this will do justice for my date. I thought to myself. I kept makeup natural.

" How do I look?" I questioned my siblings who were seated on my bed.

" You look like a monkey." They poked fun at me. I throw a pillow at them which made them laugh harder.

" Okay...okay. You look good and not bad. It's already 10 am come on. I'm so hungry." Shakthi said and we all made our way down.

" You look beautiful, Kanna. I can't believe that you have grown up so much. Enjoy your day and I trust you, that you will make the right decision." Dad said to me.

I replied to him, " I know appa. You raised us better to make our decision. I love you" and smiled at him.

He pinched my cheeks and laughed at me. While I was eating my breakfast I heard our front gate open. I know who was that.

Maa received Mrithun and he came inside and greeted us all. I stood up but my aunt gave me a stern look to finish up my plate. So I did.

" Come and have breakfast with our son. We have idly, dosa and some chutney." Uncle said to him.

" No, Uncle. I am fine. I just had my breakfast." He replied politely and then winked at me causing me to choke on my food.

" Oh...okay Mrithun. Drive safe and come to the home on time." Dad said to him.

" Yes, uncle. I will and thanks again for allowing me to take her out." He said to him.

" Ma I can't finish it. My stomach is full." I said to her and she shook her head and asked me to leave with a smile on her face.

As I was washing my hands. I heard a voice,
" Are you done? Can we leave?" Mrithun asked me.

" Yeah, Just a minute Rithu," I said to him. He shook his head at me.

" Not you too. You can call me with a different name. What do you say?" He said and I turned to look at him and tapped a finger on my chin.

" Maybe, I will think of a name for you," I said to him.

He moved closer to me and I looked around for anyone but none of them is there. I looked at him and he smiled.

" Hi, you look beautiful." He said and kissed my forehead while hugging me. Without my sense, I hugged him.

" I missed you" I blurted out to him and he laughed at me and replied " I missed you more! Come let's go."

He held my hand and joined our fingers. We made our way out and waved at them. He helped me to wear my small heels.

" I can't reach your height even if I'm wearing this heels " I complained to him and teased me.

" Not my fault that you are shot one, baby." I glared at him while making our way to his car.

Before opening the door he said, " but I like the fact that you are short." And I asked him why? and he smirked at me.

" Well, I can lift you to meet my height and kiss you." He knows how to make me blush.

" Can I connect my Spotify to your music system?" I asked him to change the topic and he nodded his head. I played the first song on my list.

" What is this situation song ah?" He teased me.

I said, " Maybe, You drive the car carefully" while I was moving along the songs.

He shook his head and laughed at me. I took my phone out and captured our moments. He was enjoying it the most. We played a few other songs. Until we reached our destination.

" Okay, our first stop is for coffee. Where do you wanna go? Starbucks or coffee day?" He gave me choice.

" I think Starbucks is fine," I said to him and parked his Car near one.

" Why did you choose BMW as your car? While you could have bought any other cars?" I questioned him.

He looked at me and said, " It's one on my bucket list. I know this is stupid but I wrote something 'I would buy a BMW car with my first salary.' Little me don't know how to spell Mercedes Benz or Lamborghini, so I think I wrote the simple one BMW." He shrugged and I laughed at him.

" That's funny and at the same time stupid thing. You know?" I questioned him.

" I know but where is the fun?" He said and got out of his car.

We were matching today. Both of us dressed in black and blue jeans. While I had a Kurti top. We made our way inside and picked up a booth which is far away that gives us some personal space.

I know that he needs it. But then my stomach started to pain a little. He sat by my side and a guy came to take our orders.

" Good morning. What shall I get you guys today?" He asked us and we gave away our orders.

" Mam, We have a special dish which is made by me. Would you like to try it? It's delicious." He said in flirting tone and I don't know what to reply. But Mrithun over there said something which surprised me.

" Thank you, but my wife is pregnant. I don't want her to try anything new and get sick. You can ask someone else." Mrithun said to him and glared until he is out of our sight.

I looked at him and raised my eyebrows at him. He smirked at me.

" What? He has to know that I'm with you." I shook my head and laughed at him.

" Wife okay, But pregnant really?" I asked him.

" I like the idea that you are pregnant with our child," He said casually which made me blush. He cleared his throat.

" I think it's time for me to say what has happened in my life and I know you need all the answers. Once, I finish. You can decide whether you want me or not. I..am fine with whatever you choose." He whispered the last words.

" I trust you and I will be with you. I know what you gonna say. But I want to hear your side of the story." I said to him and gave him a reassuring smile. I connected my hand with his. Boy, It was a perfect fit.

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Authors note

Well, Mrithun is gonna tell about his past. Will shristi accept what has happened with his ex?

Let's see. Stay safe and happy

#loveyourself😎

Costume for their date.