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Narmada's POV:

It's over 11 pm now. Still there's no news about my mom. Shiva is looking for her relentlessly. He comforts me and assures me every now and then . He is such a nice friend. I don't know what I would have done without him.

After looking around the city, we both returned to my house. He told to wait until morning 10 and if she didn't call or return by that time, we will go and file police compliant. He then left to his place asking Brinda to look after me.

She doesn't know anyone in this city. what if she's suffering somewhere? god, please let nothing happen to my mom. I have noone other than her.

Maa, where are you?

I tried to contact Rekha but she is not reachable. When I need someone desperately, there is noone near me.Why do it always happen to me?
What did I do wrong to deserve such a fate?

Why do it always happen to me?What did I do wrong to deserve such a fate?

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Pavithra's (Narmada's Mom's) POV:

Am I doing the right thing?
This is the thing nagging me since I left the house. My poor baby.
I can't believe I am causing her so much pain. But she's too stubborn.
Does she even had food? Kuttima, I am sorry da. It's for your own good. I just want her to settle down and Shiva is perfect match for her. He is her good friend since school days. He is such a sweet kid.
I thought she will make her own decision. So, I waited patiently all these years. But she didn't. She left me without any choice other than this.
My heart aches as I know how much she will be in at the moment.
" Aunty?" a voice brought me back from my trance.
I looks at the door to see Shiva standing there.
" here aunty , have this and sleep well. Tomorrow, we will execute our final part of plan."
" Shiva, how is Narmada?" I asked him ignoring the parcel in his hand.
" she is miserable,aunty. She didn't eat anything despite my continued persistence."
Hearing this, I broke down to tears.
He placed his hand on my shoulder and said " aunty, I can understand your feelings. But please, eat this and sleep . Your health will worsen else."
I nodded . He took a piece of chapathi and dipped it in curry. When I am about to eat, Narmada's worried face flashes in my mind.
I couldn't bring myself to eat. So, I pushed his hand away and stood up.
" sorry, Shiva. I am not hungry."
I just sat near the window , looking at the beautiful moon glowing in the sky, not wanting anything other than the day to end .

Udhay's POV:

I tried calling Rekha again and again after returning from Hari's reception. But that girl ignored my calls and soon, it was switched off.
I started to panic and decided to check Narmada's house. When I went there, the house is locked. I learnt from her neighbour that her mom is missing and she was looking for her.
Poor her! She might be distraught and heart broken.
While I tried to ask for more details, my mobile rang. It's my aunty.
She told me Rekha is with her and she looks sad. My aunty also told me that Rekha need some time alone and she will be fine soon. So, I didn't tell her about Narmada's mom being missing. I agreed and ends the call.
Now, I need to find Narmada's mom.
Narmada doesn't have anyone to help her. She is damn stubborn to ask others. So, I wandered the streets of Chennai with a hope of finding her.
I stopped near Adyar signal and what I saw literally killed me.
Narmada. Her eyes are red with constant tears . She looks so lost and dejected. Shiva is trying to console her . All I want to do at that moment , is to embrace her in my arms and take away her sorrows. But sadly I couldn't.
She will be alright. I will definitely find her mom. Believe me. I so wanted to tell her these words. But I can't. She will think I might've kidnapped her mom.

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