Arjun’s PoV
I dropped her in the working women’s hostel that she wanted to stay in with all her belongings. I even helped her carry things to the room that was on the second floor. It was a very small room with an attached bathroom. The manager of the hostel said that they provide breakfast and dinner. Usually nobody will be available for lunch except for a few ladies who work in night shifts. They would have their lunch outside.
“Thank you, Arjun. I will take it from here. Call me when you fix an appointment with the doctor. I will be ready.” She said to me.
I had nothing to say to her. All my heart ached like it is going to stop working any second now. I nodded my head and gave her a debit card of mine for her use.
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Anamika’s PoVThis treatment is taking a toll on my physical and mental health. Numerous hormone injections and surgeries are being performed on me in regular intervals of time. The pain and fear of its output is making me feel like a cat on the wall. Even though I have given my heartfelt consent for this procedure, I still think otherwise. This whole idea is just overwhelming for me. I am going to get a new life where I can be myself. That alien feeling with myself is going to disappear but how will I present myself henceforth?I have to go to counseling almost everyday to keep my mental health at check. My counselor always asks me if I am happy. How can I answer her when I am completely bipolar about it? When I voice out my concerns, she says that it is very common for people who go through this procedure to feel unsure and 99% of the people who got this
Anika’s PoVI settled myself in the room after Arjun left. It is true that asking for forgiveness for the mistakes we did really gives inner peace. When I said I was sorry, he gracefully accepted it. I don't understand this change in me, the anger, sadness everything just vanished the moment he started listening to me. I felt much more confident in talking to him when I pushed our marriage out of the way. The moment I stopped expecting anything from him, I could really see past myself and even admire the man he is. He could have made me stay in the farm house and even locked me up there but he chose to let me go even when all the accusations are still fresh and alive on me.I refused to take his money even though he insisted. I know he wanted to truly take the expenses but I cannot allow him to do that if I am to save my self respect. I felt pity on him when he t
Arjun’s PoVThe moment she stood up from the chair and came running to me with a beautiful smile that always took me off guard, I forgot the past week where I literally had to keep seeing her picture at least to get my day going. Her absence in the house was terrible not only to me but also to granny. Though Anika said her goodbyes to granny, she doesn't remember that well and kept asking me about her which added to my agony. Everytime, I had to explain to her that Anika had to visit her parent’s place.For the whole week, I wanted to call her, hear her voice, or atleast message her to know if she is settled but I restrained myself from doing it. I thought to give her space to breathe just like she said. Though I wished to know her status out of care, I don't like her thinking that I am breathing on her neck. I had done enough damage and she had said
Preethi’s PoVAll my life, I am denied the one thing I am longing for! ARJUN! I have known Arjun since we were in second grade. Arjun happened to be the same age as us. We would play outside our house after school and I would see him sitting outside of the library that is opposite to our house waiting for his car to pick him up. He would always look at us playing but would never try to come play with us. Though our house was just opposite to the library, we never went inside of it even once. I was intrigued by the fact that Arjun visits the library from far away on a regular basis.One day, I went to him and asked him to come play with us, he refused but talked to me in a nicer way. I liked him the very first time we talked. He then became my best friend. Praveen joined in with us later and Arjun took a great step and changed his school to come study with us. We
Anika’s PoVAll the while he spoke on the phone, I sat in the car with my mouth opened in awe. I could not comprehend many things that they spoke but I know that Anamika is no more Anamika. He is Anand now! She is a HE! The beautiful girl we all know is no more, she was suffering from inside since she knew that she is not meant to be this person she is. I couldn't even imagine all the problems she must have gone through all these years. She, no he would have been scared for this society and its approval.I know Sivaprakasam Perippa is a very strict man. I can sense how strict Dhanam perima can be. The sudden change of Anand when we were little, from a quirky girl to a very silent girl was all because he was not comfortable in his own skin. I still remember that day at our relative’s wedding, Dhanam perima took Anamika into a room and beat her up for p
Anika’s PoVI still wonder how his mind works? He is an emotional man rather than an intelligent man, I should say. All this is too much to my little heart to contain so I decided to mail the stalker about everything that is happening right now. I just couldn't register the fact that he takes his words so seriously to the next level of insanity.“Alright, now call Praveen or her parents to know what exactly happened.” I told him once he got off the phone from Preethi.“Didn't you hear that I said I will not call anyone? She talks like she would do anything to harm herself. Given the place she is in right now, she may just jump off if she gets to know that I called her family.” Arjun said. Yeah, she was on the Napier bridge. If she jumps in, it may cause serious injury for sure if
Arjun’s PoVI couldn't understand anything that was happening. When I sped to the Napier Bridge I saw a frantic Preethi whom I have never seen before. Not even when she came home broken. I ran to her and she came running to me. She was like a torn rag with uncombed hair and dirty clothes. She neither had her bag nor wallet but only her cell phone.“Ajju, take me somewhere where no one knows me.” She kept saying the same thing over and over again until we reached the farm house. I took her into the room and gave her some clean clothes of Anika that she had left behind and a towel to freshen up. She did what I said like a robot and came out. I gave her something to eat and asked her what happened.“Arjun, everyone in my home thinks that I am mentally unstable. They want me to go to
Anika’s PoVI went in and waited on a table for Sharanya to come. I tried to keep my mind open and calm. What did she mean by Preethi wanting to harm me? Like physically? It is quite a scary thought, is she mad at me for being pregnant with Arjun’s baby? Is that why she wants to harm me? I suspected her for harming my married life, never once did I think that she is capable of harming me physically. Sharanya thinks that she is not well in her mind which is the exact same thing Nilesh said. Preethi needs medical care. The suicide threat she made today, I could really feel the agitation in her voice, that was so scary. I could understand why Nilesh wants to steer clear of her way. It is good that they took Avni from her hands.“Hi, Anika.” Sharanya came and took the seat in front of me.
Arjun’s PoVShe looked lovely in the lehenga I custom made for her. I couldn't hold myself back from touching her but did it anyway as the hall was full of people. As soon as we got in the car, I intertwined my fingers with hers and started driving towards Coonoor. Her nearness and her beauty was driving me nuts every passing second. She was talking non-stop about Danya and Akshitha and how they were going to be best friends. Of Course yes, Danya and Akshitha are just as talkative as Anika and they make the place lively wherever they are. Rishi and Yadav are cool guys too and since I am an introvert so far, I have had a borderline relationship with everybody and now I guess I have to be friends with them!It was about a two and half hour drive and we stopped twice on the road as she felt nauseous on the winding road. As soon as we reached, the helpers there broug
Anika’s PoVIt is my birthday tomorrow! I am waiting for my hubby to wish me happy birthday but it looks like all he is caring about now is to pack for our honeymoon tomorrow. I wonder whether he knows it is my birthday tomorrow or not. We are going to Coonoor tomorrow as I am in the first trimester of pregnancy and air travel is not advisable right now. Arjun talked to his relative Yadav Rishid who owns a resort in Coonoor for blocking a room for us. I remember Yadav Rishid and his wife Akshitha, they came to our home the next day of our wedding to congratulate us. He is now busy talking to his another relative Rishi to whom he has ordered a special outfit for me. He was the one that helped Arjun to choose all the clothes Arjun got for me.“Arjun…” I called him sitting on the bed.
Anika’s PoVThe house was in pindrop silence and no one was ready yet to take it in. I heard the sniffs of Dhanam Perima but she didn't dare to look Anand in the face. My dad gestured to my mom to go and talk to Dhanam perima. I think they need more time to sink in the information and understand their feelings over it. I am truly glad that Sivaprakasam Perippa stayed quiet instead of talking thick words that would hurt Anand out of overwhelming feelings. His silence is a good sign, he is thinking about it and I agree that this society has made up some rules that are ridiculous and he needs a huge courage to accept the truth against the society.As we parked the car, Anand got down from the other car that came towards us. He was waiting for our arrival. When we went in along with Anand, my mom, dad, Aunt, Priya and Rajesh were already in the house, talking to Peri
Anika’s PoVAll my anger flew away when I saw her in the hospital bed with the hospital patient uniform. She has lost so much weight and also lost her charm and beauty. Her eyes had dark circles around it. She was leaning back on the bed and was looking at the ceiling when I opened the door. It’s good that Arjun did not accompany me to see her, he cannot digest this sight. As she heard the door, she just moved her eyes to the door and her facial expression changed from nude to anger in just a matter of seconds.“Why are you here?” She asked me as soon as I entered the room.“I am here to see you. Isn’t it obvious?” I asked her back.“I hate to even see you. You made Arjun see me differently. How di
Anika’s PoVAfter a week,I was in constant touch with Sharanya to know the condition of Preethi. She was still in the hospital until yesterday and nobody tried to talk to her because the doctor adviced against bringing up the reason for her attempted suicide while she was still healing. Preethi chose not to talk to anybody also. Sharanya said that Praveen and his parents are still mad at Arjun but they dare talk about him in front of Preethi. She also said that it was very unlikely for Preethi to not ask about Arjun for a complete week.“They will come around when they know the truth. We are happy to wait and we are really happy that Preethi has recovered completely and is doing well.” I told Sharanya when I spoke to her two days back.
Anika’s PoV“Thank you, dad. I never knew you would be the invisible help I would get.” Arjun told his dad. Arjun and I went to uncle’s room to thank him for his timely help.“You are a grown man, Arjun. But you will always be my son no matter how big you get. I only wish for your happiness. I have enough trust in you to lead your life without my intervention but I also have that wisdom to see through you and read your heart. You are my son, dear boy and I can see what you were going through. I initially thought it was Anika’s fault but soon realized that she was in love with you. That is when I extended my support to her. I pointed out her mistakes and made her think out of the situation. I know you would come around as I saw your love towards Anika. I am happy you sorted things on a good note. So what are you going to do abou
Preethi’s PoVI was waiting for Arjun in the farmhouse but I felt like something was wrong. I want Arjun and I would do anything to be with him was all I chanted in my mind. It was already 7pm and Arjun didn't get back home. I picked up my phone to call Arjun to know where he is. I saw so many missed calls from Arun and I was alarmed. Why the hell would this scaredy cat call me this many times? I called him back.“Hello, why have you called me so many times?” I asked him as soon as he picked up the call.“You spoiled my career. It’s all because of you.” He said angrily.“What happened?”“Arjun sir came to meet me. He spoke to my boss and n
Arjun’s PoVI tried to finish my office work as soon as possible because I just wanted to go to Anika and be with her. I couldn't shake off her thoughts from my mind. All of me wants to be with her. Just her thoughts gave me boner and I was struggling hard to keep my hormones in check. I kept on checking my phone to see if she had messaged me or called me. Why didn't she just find out that I am the stalker yet? I have given her enough clues for her to find it out.“Here, that man you wanted to know about, he is working in Abrave Solutions. He is at his office right now. This is his address. He is sharing a room with three other guys near old Mahabalipuram.” Praveen came to me with the details of Arun’s whereabouts after our lunch.“Thanks, da. I will take it from here.
Anika’s PoVAfter Arjun left, I spent my time with my mom and dad. We all had lunch together and my mom said how guilty she feels to accept all the help that Arjun is doing to them financially. My aunty told my mom to think of Arjun as their son and not as their son-in-law. It was a wonderful sight to see my aunty wash away my mom’s guilt. I am blessed to have found Arjun and his family. How can all of them be nice and good hearted? I settled my mom and dad in a room after lunch, as they looked tired of a whole night's travel. I went to my aunt’s room to see her knitting projects.“No, dear, you need rest now. I will figure it out myself. Now please, go and have some sleep.” Said she when she saw me trying to undo the wrong stitches.“It’s ok, aunty. I am fine and I do