'The love of a family is a life's greatest blessing.'

Sathyakala came out of the store and called Rajeev.

Sathyakala: Rajeev naan un kitte first eh sonnen illaya?? Naan Eeshwar soldra designer kooda dhaan work panna poren nu.. Why is History meddling again and again??

Rajeev: Aunty.. Sorry.. Naan first time unga kitte kettadhoda edhuvum pannaleiye..

Sathyakala: Someone from History bribed my assistant to sabotage my designer's works..

Rajeev thought for a minute..

Rajeev: Sorry aunty.. This will not be repeated..

Sathyakala: un company aale oru nalla designer eh naan ezhakka irundhen...

Rajeev: sorry solliten le aunty.. Please..

Sathyakala: Thirumba ipdi pannadhe.. You people are young.. Strive harder and win by honesty..

Rajeev: I understand aunty.. Ungalku ivlo pidichirukku na andha designer yaaru??

Sathyakala: She is from Magic.. Sia nu peru... Her designs are so refreshing... You will see in future.. Inniku show le naan oru saree potruppen.. Banarasi Kanchipuram collaboration le oru saree.. Merandu poitten.. She is really talented..

You are her rival... I know.. Please be fair.. I want her talent to be shown to this world.. This is a request from your aunty...

Rajeev: ivlo soldringa na nalla designer eh dhaan irukkum... And ungalkagave I will not do anything shady against her.. But en kitteyum theramai aana designers irukkanga.. Lets see who wins..

Indha year event le paarunga..

Sathyakala: I'm really looking forward to it...

Rajeev was pensive after the call.. He then asked Manohar to visit his office..

Rajeev: Did you bribe Sathyakala's assistant??

Manohar: Did it work out??

Rajeev slapped the file he had across Mano's face..

Rajeev: indha store eh revamp panna sonnadhu branding ku mattum illa.. Don't do anything shady... Already plagiarism adhu Idhu nu.. Maatunadhu gnabagam illaya??

Manohar: I heard you talking to Sathyakala about designing her dresses.. So I thought of helping you..

Rajeev: Did I ask you to do??

Manohar: I'm a partner of this store.. I can do what I want..

Rajeev: you are partner just in name.. Keep that in mind.. Ippo indha stores nadathavum naan dhaan kaasu kudukren.. Enaku theriyama edhuvum nadakka koodadhu...

Manohar: Didn't you want to win against Magic??

Rajeev: yes.. But fairly... Adhuku dhaane kannan eh hire pannirukku.. Ippovachi sondhama velai Seinga.. This store will not only boost your reputation.. This store is going to boost my reputation too... Keep an eye...

Because I will be keeping an eye on you...

Manohar was frustrated to the core. He wanted to win Rajeev's favor. Hence he bribed sathyakala's assistant and he did not expect it to backfire.

Rajeev thought for a long time to find this designer called Sia.. He knew that the store was owned by Suhasini. But he was not aware of the designer working for it. He wanted to hire her to his company.

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Eeshwar's penthouse:

Eeshwar: Hey baby...

Prerna noticed him being on a video call and she heard a female voice from that side.. She wasn't able to see the person on call as she was on opposite side.

Ennai konjadhe... Naan phone panna edukradhu illa.. En kitte pesa kooda time illa.. Unaku accident aachi nu therinjadhum udane kelambi varalam nu nenaichen... Ana mudiyale... Appo le irundhu call pandren.. Edukkave matre.. Marandhutte le Eeshu??

Prerna was frustrated...

Eeshwar: Apdi illa baby... Naan sonna keppiya mattiya??

Female: keka mudiyadhu.. Take me shopping next time.. Naan kettadhellam vaangi tharanum..

Eeshwar: ellam Unaku dhaan baby...

Female: Sari bye take care...

Eeshwar: Bye...

He smiled and placed the phone on table..

Prerna placed the juice on table with a thud..

Prerna: Juice eduthuko eeshuu...

Eeshwar smiled at the way she said..

Prerna: Don't you like it when people call you eeshu???

She was irritated to the core and he was smiling at her..

Prerna: edhuku sirikure?? En mugathule Enna joke ah ottirukku?? Eppo paaru... Unnai suthi 4 ponnunga.. Avangale otradhe en velai ah pochi.. Naan Unaku caretaker mattum dhaan... Eeshu...

Seekram kudi... Enaku neraiya velai irukku..

He didn't answer and continued smiling..

Prerna: edhuku ippo palle palle kaatre???

Eeshwar: Illa evlo neram ipdi pannuve nu Paaka dhaan..

He stood and walked towards her.. She felt intimidated by his gaze.. He closed in on her as she hit the wall..

Eeshwar: call pannadhu Oorvashi... En thangachi..

Prerna felt too embarrassed..

Prerna: Sorry..

He smiled...

Prerna: Thanks...

Eeshwar: Edhuku??

Prerna: illa.. Sathyakala aunty ku draft anupche le.. And you stood by my side yesterday.. So thank you...

Eeshwar: Don't mention.. Its my duty to save my lady...

Prerna: aaahnn??

Eeshwar: I mean you work for me.. Its my duty to save you.. Apdi sonnen..

Prerna: oh...

Eeshwar received a call at that time.. He looked so shocked when he saw the number...

Prerna: yaaru???

Eeshwar: Matriarch.. Sethen.. She would have found out...

Prerna: attend the call first..

Eeshwar: ah yes...

He attended the call..

Eeshwar: Hello your majesty...

Empress: come to palace with that girl..

Eeshwar: which girl your majesty??

Empress: Don't act.. The one by your side... come right now..

Eeshwar: okay...

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Palace:

Prerna had no idea of the things happening around her..

Prerna: Why are you bringing me here??

Eeshwar: Matriarch's wish.. How can I say no??

They entered Empress's courtyard.. Adi and Suhasini were already there with his parents.. Akanksha stood on the other side.. His parents stood next to Empress dowager..

Empress: When did this happen??

Adi: Your majesty.. I'll explain..

Empress: Dear PM. Don't try to save your brother..

Mahadev gestured Adi to sit.. He obeyed his father..

Eeshwar: your majesty... I don't understand..

Empress: when did you start living with her??

Eeshwar: your majesty, we are not living together.. I apologize, but You misunderstood..

Empress: you guys are living under same roof... Then its living together.. Even your brother didn't live with his wife before marriage..

Adi smiled at Suhasini and she pinched him.

Eeshwar mv: but he did everything..

Prerna felt like fainting as she was also aware of it.

Empress: you were promised to this miss Akanksha.. Do you remember Eeshwar??

Eeshwar: we dated few times.. But I didn't agree to marry her..

Empress: Then tell me about this girl..

Eeshwar: This is Prerna.. She has no one except me.. I love her.. I want to live with her.. I will marry her..

Prerna looked at him...

Eeshwar mumbled at her ear..

Eeshwar: continue your act with me.. I cannot marry akanksha.. If you say no.. Empress will get me married to akanksha..

Empress: What are you whispering??

Eeshwar: Your majesty, I beg your pardon again.. you are so intimidating.. I'm just consoling her...

Empress: So this is your decision..

Eeshwar: Yes..

Empress: Mahadev..

Mahadev: your majesty...

Empress: Announce to everyone that Eeshwar is engaged with that miss.. In few months, we can plan their engagement and wedding will take place by next year..

Mahadev smiled..

Mahadev: As you command, your majesty..

Prerna whispered again..

Prerna: un kooda engagement ah??

Eeshwar: you still have to pay me.. Remember?? We have time.. Adhu kulla edhachi pandren..

She glared at him... She was really moved when he said that he love her.. But she felt lost when he asked to continue the act..

Akanksha: your majesty, I came for justice and you are deceiving me..

Madhana: young missy.. Mind your tongue..

Empress: Madhana.. Calm down..

Miss.. I would have accepted you as my grand daughter-in-law if my grandson liked you.. But he is saying no to marry you.. I hope you understand.. I will talk with your parents..

Akanksha didn't reply anything and left the palace hastily..

Empress: Do you know how to talk??

She asked Prerna..

Suhasini: Ennai vida neraiya pesuva your majesty...

Empress smiled for the first time.. Suhasini had something in her to make empress smile every time..

Empress: I'm agreeing to you because you are friend to my suhasini.. we are proud to have her.. I hope you help her and keep this household together forever..

We don't mind about your family or anything.. Just keep our child happy.. That's enough for us.. You will be our child..

Madhana: you stole my words your majesty...

Prerna was sincerely touched by the love they showered on her.. They didn't even ask about her parents..

She had tears in her eyes..

Prerna: Its my boon to stand in front of you, your majesty..

Her words stuck in her throat.. Eeshwar knew the reason behind her tears..

Madhana: Don't cry my child.. We are family after all..

Come with me.. Suhasini.. Eeshwar.. Come with me..

Mahadev and Adi remained in Empress's courtyard..

Adi smiled at Empress..

Adi: perfect act your majesty... Semmaiya merattuninga...

Mahadev: She is talented in everything...

Empress: you should have brought this to my attention much before Adi..

Adi: I wanted them to confess.. But it didn't happen.. So I had to take another route..

Empress: you did a good thing.. I want my grandchildren to live happily..

Mahadev: As you wish mother..

Empress: Give me a great grand-child..

She asked looking at Adi..

Adi: then you should not call me in evenings..

Mahadev: Adi...

Empress: ha ha ha ha ha.. He is finally talking like the people from his age... I'm so happy to see him like this.. Let him talk Dev...

Adi: I'm getting late your majesty..I will take my leave.. Taking my wife back to home.. You take care of your younger grandson and his would be..

Mother and son duo smiled happily as Adi left the courtyard..

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