Marked Mine

Chapter 12

Abhiram is having a tough time at office as their project deadline is approaching, with this he managed to get one week leave for his wedding after much difficulty. His manager was considerate enough to agree.

He didn't have time to check messages or receive calls, his parents and relatives are calling him regarding preparations. Divya stayed with her parents to help them, Dhiraj (her husband) was taking care of her mother in-law.

He got a call from unknown number, "Hello"  Abhiram's voice made Harshini's heart flutter. His voice sounded deep over phone, "Hey" She said hesitantly. At first she didn't want to disturb during his office hours, his family informed about his work load.

Even after being engaged they didn't speak, so Varshith called and forcefully gave phone to his sister. "Harshini" said Abhiram little surprised, he didn't expect she would take initiative to communicate with him.

"How are you? Am I disturbing you?" She asked him, "I'm tired with my office work but your call made me feel good" he said smiling. "Flirting with your fiancée" Harshini asked playfully, "Why not! My girl" he said in same tone.

Abhiram didn't want to stop but he has a meeting to attend, "Harshini! I will call you after reaching home, I am occupied with work right now. Sorry" Abhiram said sincerely.

"I should say Sorry, it's my fault to call you during office hours" Harshini said in guilt, "No! No! I can't express my happiness in words, your voice ... Aggh! Will continue this in next call. Keep thinking about me baby" Abhiram said.

"Don't call to this number, it's not mine. Will text you from mine" Harshini hung up saying this. She quickly messaged him from her number.

My girl! Baby!

His words and voice kept playing in her mind, she started learning cooking from her mother. In two days officially her wedding shopping and preparations will start with Pasupu Kottadam/ Vigneswara Biyyam kattadam (a ritual in which they pray Lord Ganesha, turmeric sticks are powdered which is used in wedding rituals and rice is kept in a trunk till the wedding gets completed)

Abhiram reached his flat after having dinner, he got refreshed hurriedly and called his girl. Harshini kept waiting for his call fidgeting with her phone, his call made her face glow with an electrifying smile.

Then the conversation between the new couple started, Abhiram understood Harshini is a girl of few words but more depth. He found her more matured than many of his age, this maturity could not be gained by upbringing but only through what she faced.

What might be the circumstances or is she born like this? Is she an introvert always or reserved with me?

Abhiram wanted to know answers himself by spending time with his fiancee, time just flew away. Then he understood his father's words about courtship, I have so much time after marriage to know about her ... He thought.

After taking leave  he went to shopping with his mother for wedding saree to Kancheepuram. Then with the help of Vinay he finalised his attire which are combination of traditional and fashionable too. Nandini wanted her son's wedding to be perfect, it's her dream.

At Harshini's place the wedding preparations started with Pasupu Kottadam