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*At mall

Hey Aditi, what's taking you this much time it's already 5:30 pm.

I already told you, I'll take time.

Moreover you took more time to get ready. We left the school by 4:30 only.

Yeah, but after you take only I can choose my suit . Better do it soon .

We need to go to the dorm by 9:00 pm.

Ok ok will stop talking, give me space to think.

Sir we also provide men's suit in our store. Also we provide couple dresses. Would you try some?

(Sales assistant)

Sorry we aren't couples. We're school students looking for complementary dresses for an event in our school. (Aditi cuts the sales assistant )

My bad sorry mam!

No issues.

Do you want some help to find complementary dresses mam? We have outfits for both men and women.

What theme are you looking for?

Yeah sure, we need pink formal outfits.(Samir)

Sure sir , this way please.

Why didn't you say anything when the sales assistant asked whether we were a couple?

I was about to , but you intrupted me.

Is it ?

Hmm.. stop questioning. Come let's go.

Sales assistant: Sir these are the complementary outfits according to your theme.

Aditi(whispers):Isn't it costly Samir, I'll go with the normal one.

Samir: Girl, just select one I'll take care .

Aditi: No way , you just buy for yourself.

Samir : Just select

Aditi: No need , it would be a waste to buy this just to wear once. You just buy for yourself. I'll go the other store.

You keep looking there.

Samir: Ok choose one for me then before you leave.

Aditi: I think this light dusty pink with white will look good on you. I'll go to the next store to find a dress for me .

*Aditi leaves

Samir: Okay! Mam can you pack this suit and also help me find a complementary outfits for her size .

Sales assistant: Sir here's few options, I think this would be complementary as well as it's her size. And also it's our one piece exclusive couple set . Are you okay with it?

Samir: yeah ok, after all they are just an outfits. Also give me all the accessories to wear with these outfits.

Sale assistant: Sir, these are few accessories that would match the outfit take a look at this.

Samir: I'll also take accessories for the female outfit also . Show me some options.

Sales assistant: Yes sir , here it is . I think this would fit her .

Samir: Okay pack whatever is related to this outfit, I don't know which one she'd like. I'll take all of them.

Sales assistant: Okay sir, thanks for your purchase.

Where did this girl go? Haa she's there .

Hey Aditi!

(Who is that boy she's talking to)

Ivaga yaru Aditi?

(Who is this Aditi)

Ivanga yen school senior, ivanga koda tha nan event panaporen.(Aditi says calmly)

(He is my school senior, I'm going to do tomorrow's event with him)

Hey Samir , he's my cousin.

Oh hi cousin.(Samir says in disinterest)

Shall we go Aditi, we have work to do let's go come.

Bye bye cousin.

Hey wait Samir , I want to talk to him.

No we don't have time Aditi let's go , your cousin won't be upset.

Yes..... Nee poitu vaa papa , nan aprom unaku call panre.

(You go girl , I'll call you later)

(Cousin says calmly)

Umm... bye

Hey Samir what's got into you?

Ok met him after a long time.

Who is papa? Is that your nickname?.

No it's just a sweet way of calling.

You sent him to ask this?

Nah, I just want you to be serious. Did you select your dress yet?

No , I'm still looking for it. You can just leave if you have completed shopping. Don't Wait for me.

Just look at what I got.

What's that ?

Open it yourself.

*Aditi opens the bag, gets shocked

No Samir, I can't take this . It's fine .I'll buy one myself.

No Aditi you should accept it anyways I bought it . Just take this , do you think I can wear this? (Playfully)

(Aditi giggles)

Ok I'll take it, how much was this?

No it's fine, you don't need to pay.

Then I can't take it Samir, are you kidding!

That's alright just have it.

I'll just pay the bill , don't tell a word .

I'll pay to your number.

Why are you so adamant Tamil diva?

Ya I'm like that, thanks for noticing.

My pleasure.

(Chuckles)

Ok Samir let's get going to the dorm , it's already time.

Umm... But let's eat something before going.

You help yourself, I just need a milk tea. That's enough for me

That's enough?

Ya you go get yourself something to eat.

Okay!

***

Shall we go Aditi?

Ya let's go .

Take this !

What's this?

Open it.

Chocolate cake! Thank you , I don't refuse chocolate cakes (hehe)

I kown , have it .

Ya I'll have it after going to dorm.

Mm..

Okay Samir we'll practice lastly tomorrow evening okay!

Yeah sure..

I'll call you later.

Mm...this mall is so near to our school right. No wonder I spot lot of school students.

Yeah , it is kind of a hangout spot for our school couples.

Ohh.. I see.

Here we're, go inside eat well don't eat any cold food. Drink warm water it will make your voice clear.

Haa.. ok Samir let's meet tomorrow evening.

What about morning?

Actually, I have to help Ashish for decorating the auditorium.

Why are you doing it? Didn't the teacher arrange the cultural secretaries?

Well , Shruthi couldn't join because she is a days scholar. And Varun is on leave since a week .

Mmm.. ok bye we'll meet evening.

Yup bye

*Sunday morning

Hi Ashish, had breakfast?

Ya all done Aditi, what about you?

Me too..

Aditi take this look at this plan and guide me where to arrange the things.

Yeah sure Ashish.

Be careful, you stand far away from the stage because they are fixing the lights in the ceiling.

Ok I'll stand near the first row .

Can you hear me?

Haa , I can . I'll start doing how much i remember you tell me if I misplaced any thing.

Mm...

(Someone walks towards Aditi from behind)

Hi Aditi

Hi Samir, do you have any work over here?

No Aditi, I just passed by.

Does he really need help , this work can be done alone.

Whatever I accepted to help him .

Hey Ashish, do you really need her help ?

Yeah brooooo ( says loudly)

No but she won't help you , she needs to practice for the event.

No no we'll do it evening (Aditi cuts Samir)

It's okay Aditi I'm going to complete you can just go and and practice no issues .

Okay....

Why did you show up out of nowhere and you're telling me to come for practice?

Didn't we agree to meet evening?

Well I felt a bit nervous, so I wanted to practice now that's why.

You? Felt nervous? I think I should record it , never knew our popular king could say these words.

(Chuckles )

Ahaan....

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Aditi go eat soon and sleep well , don't feel nervous.

Ok Samir. You to sleep well.

Hmm.. I have something to ask you?

Yeah ask me..

No , I'll ask after the event tomorrow.

Why , just ask now.

No, no you go I'll ask tomorrow.

Okay fine dude

Mm... Take care

Mm