Nitham Oru Kadhal

Chapter 4

Three days had passed since Mithra's return to Chennai, and the gentle hum of the city seemed to echo the rhythm of her heart as she navigated the bustling streets. Despite the physical distance that separated her from Arjun, their love remained a steadfast anchor, bridging the gap with every call and message exchanged.

In the quiet moments before dawn, Mithra's phone buzzed with a familiar notification, a good morning message from Arjun. A smile tugged at the corners of her lips as she typed out a response, the warmth of their connection filling her heart with a sense of comfort and belonging.

Throughout the day, amidst the chaos of her busy schedule, Mithra stole moments to connect with Arjun through calls and video chats. Their conversations flowed effortlessly, traversing the depths of their hearts and minds as they shared their hopes, dreams, and aspirations.

Mithra spoke passionately about her love for dance, her voice alive with excitement as she recounted the thrill of performing on stage. Arjun listened intently, his heart swelling with pride at the thought of Mithra pursuing her passion with unwavering dedication.

In turn, Arjun shared his love for teaching, his eyes lighting up with enthusiasm as he spoke about the intricacies of history and the joy of igniting curiosity in his students. Mithra listened attentively, her admiration for Arjun's passion shining through with every word.

As the days turned into nights, their conversations became a lifeline, a sanctuary of warmth and intimacy amidst the chaos of their respective worlds. Each goodnight message exchanged was a promise of love and longing, a silent vow to bridge the distance until they could be together once more.

One day, In the tranquil ambiance of their respective homes, Arjun and Mithra found solace in the soft glow of their phone screens as they were on a video call , their voices weaving a tapestry of shared dreams and whispered confessions. Amidst the gentle hum of conversation, a decision emerged - it was time to share their joyous news with their dear friends, Amir and Michael.

With hearts brimming with excitement and anticipation, Arjun and Mithra exchanged a knowing glance, silently affirming their decision. They shared stories of their friendships, painting vivid portraits of the bonds they cherished with Amir and Michael.

"Mithu, namakku engagement aagi 4 days aachu .... naan innum Amir kitta sollave illa .... seekirama sollanum .... nee kooda avana paathiye ... ," Arjun said, his voice filled with warmth.

"Aama ... unga kookda oru anna irunthaare ... avara ?"

"Hmmm"

"Romba close friend ah ?"

 "Yes, He's been my closest friend since school, and I know he'll be thrilled for us."

Mithra nodded in agreement, her heart dancing with excitement. "Aama Arjun, even I can't wait to tell Michael about our engagement," she replied, her voice tinged with joy. "U know He's been like a brother to me since college, and avanukkum enakkum oru solla mudiyatha bond .... its a magical bond ... even en amma ungala pathi sonnathuku aprom i was very confused .... Michael anna helped me in deciding this .... and he will be very happy to hear this "

Arjun listened with rapt attention, his heart swelling with warmth at the thought of Mithra's close bond with Michael. "He sounds like an incredible friend, Mithra," he replied, his voice tinged with admiration.

"And one more thing, He is a national level boxer .... oru punch podhum ungala knock out panna.... Theriyuma  ? "

"edheyyy ..."

"Naan chumma sonnen Arjun .... adhellam onnum illa , aana enakku onnu na en michael anna vandhu ninnu ... avangala knock panniduvaan "

"Aathi ... naan careful ah irukkanum pola .... unga anna kitta "