Author's POV

All the family obviously members teased them. Then they hit the road after few hours not before getting blessings from Nagavalli paati.

A month passed without Vikram and Priya meeting each other. They would just greet and text each other about their day every night.

Even though the number of words they speak decreased, their love didn't. In fact, it was growing immensely.

Vikram would not have time to talk with her most of the days because of his work. It's not like he didn't want to but he was just not able to.

Priya understood him and was concentrating on her exams.

Her exams got over last week and today is her college's cultural day.

Her results are arriving three days after the culturals. She did so well but she was indeed nervous because she was going to step into the final year of her college.

Priya was roaming around the corridor checking whether the classrooms were empty as the function was about to start.

She was pulled by someone into an empty classroom when she was crossing it.

She was startled to see who it was. It was Arun. Her senior.

Priya: "Senior!! What are you doing here without being with your friends?And, why did you drag me here out of nowhere?"

Arun: "Priya... I wanted to say this to you from day one. I just didn't dare to tell you. I mustered up some courage as today will be the last I'm staying in India. I'm going to the US for my higher studies. *Chuckles* I'm saying everything to you except for the main matter. So, the thing is... I LOVE YOU PRIYA❤️  Not from today or yesterday. I love you since the day I met you four years before."

Priya: "Umm... Senior... The thing is-"

"Hey, Priya. What are you doing here? Come, Mam, is searching for you."

Deepika interrupted and took Priya with her.

Priya was at the back of the crowd checking all the arrangements and talking with her friends. The function was not yet started.

Someone from the office came and said that some person was waiting for her in the classroom. She got very irritated as she thought that the person was Arun. At the same time, she wanted to explain to him clearly that she's not single and he doesn't have a chance.

She went to the classroom and she was again pulled into the classroom. This time, she landed on his chest and was pulled into a tight bone-crushing hug. She knew who it was just by the hug. She hugged him back more tighter as she missed his touch and warmth so much.

Priya: I missed you.

Vikram: I missed you too Ammu. I'm sorry darling, I was not able to talk with you.

She pulled out from the hug and looked at her raising her eyebrow.

Vikram: What happened? Angry on me?

Priya: No no!! There's nothing wrong with what you did. I knew you were busy. But, how come you are here?

Vikram: My brilliant baby!!! Who's the chief guest today?

Priya: Mm... Educational Minister.

Vikram: Correct!! Now tell me why I'm here?

Priya: Yov!  That's what I'm asking too.

Vikram: Ayyo... My mandoos🤦... I'm here as a protection for him. Understood now?

Priya: Ohh...😮😋

Then he came forward and hugged her from the back and rested his chin on her shoulder.

Vikram: By the way, Ammu do you have any idea how you're looking today?

Priya: What? Is this saree not nice? Cha... I should have sent you a selfie before starting from home. I can't change right now 😔

Vikram: Hey, hey!!! Listen to me completely! You're so gorgeous baby ma.

He said, tightening his hold around her waist.

Vikram didn't lie when he said that Priya looked gorgeous. She was indeed stunning in her white saree.

They both went out as the chief guest arrived. The programme started soon after the principal's speech. She was sitting among the crowd and chit-chatting with her friends while our DCP Vikram was so focused on his duty and was also stealing few glances of his Ammu then and there. Little did he know that there was also another pair of eyes gawking at her.

After an hour or so, Priya was walking towards Vikram to talk as the Minister was about to depart and Vikram was supposed to go with him. Vikram saw her too and he was waving at her. Both of them got interrupted when Arun came and stood in front of Priya.

Arun: Umm... Priya, You didn't answer me still...

Priya was about to answer but stopped when she saw Vikram looking at Arun with full of rage.  She decided to tease him more😏

Priya: Senior... I'll of course answer you. But, can we talk somewhere else? There are so many disturbances here...

She asked him loud enough for Vikram to hear, looking at him.

Arun: Okiee😁

This poor boy Arun was beaming happily thinking that she was going to accept him.

They went near the canteen and Arun started talking.

Arun: Priya... I was waiting for this moment for so long. I promise you I'll take care of you so well!!

Priya: Senior... That...

She was interrupted by Vikram who came and stood beside Priya encircling his arm around her shoulder.

Vikram: See here Mr Whatever your name is!! She doesn't need anyone to take care of her anymore as she already has someone to take care of her. So you should back off.

Arun: Ohh... May I know who are you to tell that? I can't leave my love here and go just because a police officer told me to do so.

Vikram: You're right. You should not retreat just because of the words of a police officer. But, you have to withdraw when her fiance says her to do so. Understood?

He said showing Arun both the right hands of Vikram and Priya in which, their matching engagement rings were glistening.

Arun went away with his eyes full of tears. Poor boy... Even this author feels sorry for him. Sorry Senior Arun!!!

Then Vikram walked away without even giving chance for Priya to speak as his colleague informed that the Minister was going to leave. She very well knew that he was angry.

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Hey paalkovaas,

     How's this update? I'm really sorry for Arun yaar!! He was really genuine 😔😔... Once again I'm really sorry Arun. Your loss will be compensated sometime.

      How are you guys?? Any doubts about this story so far? Spill it in the comments sections if you have any.

Do comment and vote🙏

With love,
~Nila💜🌙

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