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Chapter – Sudha's Call

It was morning.

Nandhini had not fully woken up yet.

Although the physical exhaustion caused by her menstrual period over the past three days had reduced, she still did not feel completely normal. She slowly got up from the bed and sat quietly for a few moments.

Just then, Sudha's phone rang in the hall.

Sudha picked up her phone and walked to the balcony.

Sudha: "Hello..."

It was the CEO on the other end.

CEO: "Good morning, Sudha."

Sudha smiled.

Sudha: "Good morning... Why are you calling so early?"

CEO: "I felt like hearing your voice first thing in the morning."

Sudha: "Oh! Have you started talking like this now?"

CEO: "I'm only telling you the truth."

Sudha: "Don't you have to go to the office?"

CEO: "I do. But today, I don't feel like leaving without talking to you for a while."

Sudha smiled.

Sudha: "You've learned to talk a lot these days."

CEO: "That's because of you."

Sudha: "Okay, okay... Now go and concentrate on your work."

CEO: "I want to take you out somewhere one day."

Sudha remained silent for a moment.

Sudha: "We'll see."

CEO: "At least you didn't say no, did you?"

Sudha: "I haven't said anything."

CEO: "That's enough for me."

Sudha smiled and ended the call.

Without her knowledge, Nandhini had been standing near the doorway and had heard the last few words of their conversation.

Nandhini: "Aunt..."

Sudha was slightly startled.

Sudha: "What is it, dear?"

Nandhini: "Who were you talking to for so long?"

Sudha: "It was... the CEO."

Nandhini raised her eyebrows.

Nandhini: "The CEO?"

Sudha: "Yes. It was about work."

Nandhini smiled.

Nandhini: "About work? From the way you were smiling, it didn't look like a work-related conversation."

Sudha turned her face away shyly.

Sudha: "Enough, dear... You should take care of your health."

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Chapter – A Tired Morning

Nandhini took a bath and got ready.

While standing in front of the mirror and adjusting her hair, she suddenly felt dizzy again.

She immediately held on to the wall.

Sudha noticed it.

Sudha: "Nandhini!"

Nandhini: "It's nothing, Aunt."

Sudha: "You still haven't recovered completely, have you?"

Nandhini: "I'm just a little tired. I'll feel better once I sit down at the office."

Sudha: "Why don't you stay home today?"

Nandhini: "I've already taken three days of leave, Aunt. If I stay away any longer, the work will pile up."

Sudha looked at her and nodded worriedly.

Sudha: "Fine. But if you feel any discomfort, call me immediately."

Nandhini: "Okay."

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Chapter – At the Office

When Nandhini entered the office, Latha and Jennifer noticed her.

Latha: "Nandhini, how are you feeling now?"

Nandhini: "I'm okay. Just a little tired."

Jennifer: "You could have taken a few more days of rest."

Nandhini: "I have work to do."

She sat at her desk.

But within a few hours of starting work, her exhaustion became more noticeable.

When she picked up a file and stood up, she slowly held on to her chair.

Santhosh, who was watching her from a distance, immediately noticed it.

He walked over to her.

Santhosh: "Nandhini."

She turned around.

Nandhini: "Yes, sir?"

Santhosh: "Are you feeling unwell?"

Nandhini: "I'm just a little tired, sir."

Santhosh: "You still haven't recovered completely."

Nandhini remained silent.

Santhosh: "Stop working for now."

Nandhini: "No, sir. I'll finish it."

Santhosh: "I'm telling you. You shouldn't work when you're not feeling well."

Nandhini: "I'll feel better once I get home, sir."

Santhosh looked at her for a few moments.

Santhosh: "Fine. I'll drop you home."

Nandhini: "No need, sir. I'll manage."

Santhosh: "Nandhini, even the way you're walking shows how tired you are. I'll drop you home. What's the problem with that?"

Nandhini hesitated.

Nandhini: "Okay, sir."

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Chapter – On the Way Home

Nandhini sat quietly in the car.

Santhosh kept his eyes on the road rather than looking at her while driving.

Santhosh: "Are you in pain?"

Nandhini: "A little."

Santhosh: "Even after taking three days of leave, you're still tired."

Nandhini: "It's like that sometimes, sir. A little more rest and I'll be fine."

Just then, Nandhini's phone rang.

It was Rathnam.

Nandhini looked at the phone.

Santhosh said nothing.

She answered the call.

Nandhini: "Hello..."

Rathnam: "Nandhini, have you finished work?"

Nandhini: "Yes."

Rathnam: "Your voice sounds tired."

Nandhini: "I'm just a little tired."

Rathnam: "Go home and get some proper rest."

Nandhini: "Okay."

Santhosh continued driving silently.

A few minutes later, they reached her house.

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Chapter – Nobody at Home

Nandhini opened the door and went inside.

Nandhini: "Aunt?"

There was no response.

Sudha was not at home.

Nandhini: "Looks like Aunt has gone out..."

Santhosh was standing outside the doorway.

Santhosh: "Are you alone at home?"

Nandhini: "Yes. I don't know where Aunt has gone."

She went inside and sat on the sofa.

The exhaustion on her face was clearly visible.

Santhosh brought her some water and handed it to her.

Santhosh: "First, drink this."

Nandhini: "Thank you, sir."

She drank the water.

Santhosh: "Lie down and rest. I'll help you with anything you need."

Nandhini: "No need, sir. You can leave. I'll manage."

Santhosh: "You're not in a condition to manage anything right now."

She did not reply.

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Chapter – A Little Help

Nandhini slowly lay down on the bed.

Santhosh pulled a nearby chair and placed it beside her.

Santhosh: "Are your legs hurting a lot?"

Nandhini: "A little."

Santhosh: "Shall I gently massage your legs for a while?"

Nandhini immediately refused.

Nandhini: "No, sir."

Santhosh: "Fine. Only if you're comfortable with it."

There was silence for a few moments.

Since Nandhini was exhausted, she finally said:

Nandhini: "Just for a little while..."

Santhosh gently began massaging her legs.

Nandhini: "Sir... You're the CEO. You don't have to do things like this."

Santhosh: "Right now, I'm not the CEO. I'm just a person helping a woman who isn't feeling well."

Nandhini said nothing.

After a few minutes, the pain in her legs reduced slightly.

Nandhini: "I'm feeling a little better now, sir."

Santhosh immediately withdrew his hands.

Santhosh: "Okay."

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Chapter – Santhosh Notices the Clothes

There were some clothes Nandhini had worn to work lying near the room.

Santhosh noticed them.

Santhosh: "Are these clothes waiting to be washed?"

Nandhini: "Yes."

Santhosh: "Don't get up and do it now. I'll put them in the washing machine."

Nandhini immediately sat up.

Nandhini: "No, sir. I'll take care of them."

Santhosh: "You rest. I'll put only the regular clothes in the washing machine."

Nandhini hesitated a little.

Nandhini: "Okay... But please don't touch any personal clothes. I'll take care of those myself."

Santhosh immediately agreed.

Santhosh: "Fine. Whatever makes you comfortable."

He took only the other clothes and put them in the washing machine.

Nandhini watched him.

A confusion arose in her mind.

"Why is Santhosh sir helping me so much?"

The very next moment, another thought crossed her mind.

"But I'm Rathnam's wife. There should be limits to everything."

She remained silent, lost in those thoughts.

Just then, they heard the sound of the front door opening.

Sudha had returned.

Santhosh turned around.

As soon as Sudha entered, she stopped after seeing the two of them.

Sudha: "Oh! Nandhini, are you not feeling well?"

Nandhini: "Yes, Aunt. Sir dropped me home from the office."

Sudha looked at Santhosh.

Sudha: "Thank you so much."

Santhosh smiled.

Santhosh: "It's nothing. She was feeling tired, so I brought her home."

Nandhini silently watched them.

Only one question slowly arose in her mind.

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Chapter – Nandhini Begins to Change

After that day, the relationship between Nandhini and Santhosh slowly began to change.

Initially, it was just an employer-employee relationship.

Later, they became friends.

Every day, Santhosh started asking her:

"Have you eaten?"

"How are you feeling?"

"Did you sleep well last night?"

One morning—

Santhosh: "Nandhini, you look very tired today."

Nandhini: "I went to bed a little late last night, sir."

Santhosh: "Why?"

Nandhini: "I had some work."

Santhosh: "Don't push yourself too hard because of work. You need rest too."

Nandhini: "You always say the same thing."

Santhosh: "Because you never listen."

Nandhini smiled.

Nandhini: "Fine, sir. I'll listen from now on."

Those words brought a smile of happiness to Santhosh's face.

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Chapter – Rathnam's News

One evening, Rathnam called Nandhini.

Rathnam: "Nandhini... I need to tell you something important."

Nandhini: "What is it?"

Rathnam: "The matter regarding the Tirunelveli branch has been finalized."

Nandhini: "What has been finalized?"

After a brief silence, he spoke.

Rathnam: "They have appointed me as the permanent manager there."

Nandhini was shocked and remained silent.

Nandhini: "Permanently?"

Rathnam: "Yes."

Nandhini: "Does that mean... you won't come here anymore?"

Rathnam: "I won't be able to come every day. I'll visit once every few days."

Nandhini's voice became a little weak.

Nandhini: "Okay..."

Rathnam: "Why are you talking like that?"

Nandhini: "It's nothing."

Rathnam: "I'm not leaving you, Nandhini. Only my workplace is changing."

Nandhini: "I know."

Rathnam: "Your happiness is what matters most to me."

Nandhini closed her eyes.

Nandhini: "I feel the same way."

But after ending the call, she remained silent for a long time.

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Chapter – Daily Life Begins to Change

After Rathnam permanently joined the Tirunelveli branch, Nandhini's life slowly began to change.

Earlier, she would come straight home after work.

Now, on many days, she returned late at night.

Sometimes at eight.

Sometimes at nine.

As soon as she entered the house, she would put her bag aside and go straight to her room.

Sudha noticed it.

Sudha: "Nandhini, why are you so late?"

Nandhini: "There's a lot of work, Aunt."

Sudha: "Are you going to eat?"

Nandhini: "I'm very tired. I'll lie down for a while."

Sudha: "Eat something first."

Nandhini: "I'll eat later, Aunt."

She would go into her room and lie down.

On some days, Sudha would take food into her room.

Sudha: "Nandhini... Get up. Eat something."

Nandhini: "Aunt... I'm sleepy."

Sudha: "Don't go to sleep without eating."

Nandhini: "Just a little while..."

Sudha would look at her worriedly and walk out.

Days passed like this.

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Chapter – The New Nandhini

Nandhini's appearance at the office also slowly began to change.

Earlier, she used to come to the office wearing simple clothes. Now, she started wearing modern outfits.

One day, Latha looked at her and asked:

Latha: "Nandhini, what's going on? You've changed so much!"

Nandhini: "What have I changed?"

Jennifer: "You used to be very simple. Now you're wearing a new dress every day."

Nandhini smiled.

Nandhini: "Is that so?"

Latha: "Yes. It looks like you've gained confidence in yourself."

Nandhini looked at herself in the mirror.

Nandhini: "Maybe."

Santhosh, who was standing at a distance, was watching her.

When she looked at him, she gave him a small smile.

Santhosh smiled back.

That smile became something only the two of them understood.

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Chapter – Santhosh's Car

One evening, after work, Nandhini came outside.

As usual, she started looking for an auto.

Santhosh noticed her.

Santhosh: "Nandhini."

Nandhini: "Yes, sir?"

Santhosh: "From now on, you don't have to struggle to find an auto."

Nandhini: "Why, sir?"

Santhosh: "I've arranged a car for you."

Nandhini looked at him in surprise.

Nandhini: "For me?"

Santhosh: "Yes. It will pick you up from home in the morning and drop you back in the evening."

Nandhini: "Sir... That's not necessary."

Santhosh: "It is necessary."

Nandhini: "I'll feel uncomfortable."

Santhosh: "Why?"

Nandhini: "What will everyone think?"

Santhosh: "You're an employee. The company is arranging transportation for you. What's wrong with that?"

Nandhini remained silent.

Santhosh: "I see how tired you are when you go home every day. That's why I arranged it."

She slowly nodded.

Nandhini: "Okay, sir."

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Chapter – Calls That Became Less Frequent

Meanwhile, Rathnam's workload continued to increase.

Nandhini would call him.

Sometimes he wouldn't answer.

When she called again—

Rathnam: "I was in a meeting."

Nandhini: "Okay."

Rathnam: "I'll talk to you later."

Sometimes, by the time that "later" came, it would already be night.

One day, Nandhini called him three times.

Rathnam did not answer.

She kept looking at her phone.

Just then, Santhosh sent her a message.

Santhosh: "Have you eaten?"

Nandhini looked at it for a few seconds before replying.

Nandhini: "No."

The reply came immediately.

Santhosh: "Eat something first."

She smiled.

A few moments later, another message arrived.

Santhosh: "You looked very tired today. Go home and get some rest."

Nandhini held her phone close to her chest and remained silent for a few moments.

A new feeling was slowly developing in her heart.

"Rathnam doesn't have time to ask how I'm doing... But Santhosh asks me every day."

The moment that thought crossed her mind, even she became frightened by her own feelings.

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Chapter – One Evening

One day, after work, Santhosh approached her.

Santhosh: "Nandhini, are you in a hurry to go home today?"

Nandhini: "No."

Santhosh: "Shall we go somewhere?"

She hesitated.

Nandhini: "Where?"

Santhosh: "To the park. We can sit and talk for a while."

Nandhini looked at him.

Nandhini: "Sir..."

Santhosh: "If you don't feel comfortable, we don't have to go."

There was silence for a few moments.

Nandhini: "Okay. Just for a little while."

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Chapter – At the Park

It was evening.

There were only a few people in the park.

Both of them sat on a bench.

Santhosh: "Are you happy now, Nandhini?"

Nandhini did not answer immediately.

Nandhini: "I don't know."

Santhosh: "Why?"

Nandhini: "It feels as if my life has changed."

Santhosh: "Is it because Rathnam went to Tirunelveli?"

Nandhini looked at him.

Nandhini: "Yes... A little."

Santhosh: "Do you miss him a lot?"

Nandhini: "We can't talk like we used to."

Santhosh: "Does that make you feel lonely?"

Nandhini slowly nodded.

Nandhini: "Yes."

Santhosh remained silent.

After a few moments, Nandhini began opening up about her feelings.

Nandhini: "Sir... I feel a little relieved only when I talk to you."

Santhosh looked at her.

Santhosh: "You can tell me anything."

Nandhini: "Even I don't understand what's happening to me."

Santhosh: "Don't rush to understand it."

Feeling tired, Nandhini slowly leaned against him.

A few moments later, she rested her head on his lap.

Santhosh looked at her in surprise.

Santhosh: "Nandhini..."

Nandhini: "Can I stay like this for a little while?"

Santhosh slowly nodded.

Santhosh: "Okay."

Nandhini closed her eyes.

Nandhini: "Sir..."

Santhosh: "Hmm?"

Nandhini: "Why do you care about me so much?"

Santhosh remained silent for a few moments.

Santhosh: "You're important to me."

Nandhini did not open her eyes.

Nandhini: "As a friend?"

Santhosh did not answer. He simply kept looking at her.

That silence seemed like an answer to Nandhini.

She slowly said:

Nandhini: "Even I... can't think of you the way I used to."

Santhosh's expression changed.

Santhosh: "Nandhini..."

Just then—

A voice came from a distance.

"Nandhini!"

Both of them turned around in shock.

Sudha was standing there.

Her face showed complete shock.

Nandhini immediately sat up.

Nandhini: "Aunt...!"

Sudha said nothing.

Santhosh also stood up.

A heavy silence settled between the three of them for a few seconds.

Sudha kept looking at both of them.

Many questions arose in her mind from that one glance.

Sudha: "Nandhini... What are you doing here?"

Nandhini stood there without being able to answer.

That evening, a new chapter had begun in the lives of all three of them.

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Part – A Night of Guilt

It was evening.

Sudha was alone at home, waiting for a call from Rathnam.

Just then, her mobile phone rang.

Sudha: "Hello?"

Voice on the other end: "Madam... Are you Rathnam's mother?"

Sudha: "Yes. Why?"

Voice: "Rathnam has met with an accident."

Sudha stood speechless for a few seconds.

Sudha: "What are you saying? My son?"

Voice: "Yes, madam. He has been brought to the hospital immediately."

Sudha: "Which hospital?"

The person told her the name of the hospital.

Sudha: "What happened to him? Is he conscious?"

Voice: "The doctors are examining him now. It would be better if you came immediately."

Sudha: "Okay... I'll come right away."

As soon as she ended the call, tears filled Sudha's eyes.

Sudha: "Rathnam..."

She immediately called Nandhini.

Once.

Twice.

Three times.

Nandhini did not answer.

Sudha: "Where has she gone at this time? Why isn't she answering the phone?"

She called again.

There was no response.

In panic, she called the company where Nandhini worked.

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At the Company

Sudha: "Hello... I'm Nandhini's aunt. Is Nandhini madam there?"

Employee: "Madam, Nandhini madam isn't at the office now."

Sudha: "Where has she gone?"

Employee: "Nandhini madam and Santhosh sir left together a little while ago."

Sudha was shocked.

Sudha: "Did both of them go together?"

Employee: "Yes, madam."

Sudha: "Do you know where they went?"

Employee: "I don't know, madam."

Sudha: "Okay."

After ending the call, she thought for a few moments.

Sudha: "Where could both of them have gone?"

The park suddenly came to her mind.

"Could they have gone there?"

She immediately left.

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At the Park

Sudha entered the park.

After searching for a few minutes, she spotted Nandhini and Santhosh in one section.

Sudha stopped.

She watched them for a few moments.

Then she walked closer.

Sudha: "Nandhini!"

Nandhini got up in shock.

Nandhini: "Aunt!"

Santhosh also stood up.

Santhosh: "Aunty... You here?"

Sudha: "What are you both doing here?"

Nandhini nervously looked at Santhosh.

Nandhini: "That... Aunt..."

Santhosh: "I was the one who brought Nandhini here."

Sudha: "Why?"

Santhosh: "She was under some stress because of work. I thought we could come out and sit somewhere for a while and talk."

Sudha looked at Nandhini.

Sudha: "Is that true?"

Nandhini: "Yes, Aunt."

Sudha: "Couldn't you have told me before coming?"

Nandhini: "I wanted to tell you... but..."

Sudha: "Fine. Both of you come home."

Santhosh: "Okay, madam."

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At Home

After entering the house, Sudha sat on a chair.

Nandhini stood opposite her.

Sudha: "Nandhini, I need to ask you something."

Nandhini: "Ask me, Aunt."

Sudha: "Is Santhosh getting too close to you?"

Nandhini remained silent for a moment.

Nandhini: "No, Aunt."

Sudha: "Are you telling me the truth?"

Nandhini: "Yes. It's true."

Santhosh: "Sudha madam, please don't misunderstand. I treat Nandhini with respect."

Sudha: "I'm not accusing anyone. But Nandhini is my daughter-in-law. Of course, I have the right to ask about her."

Santhosh: "I understand that."

There was silence for a few seconds.

Suddenly, concern appeared on Sudha's face.

Nandhini: "What is it, Aunt?"

Sudha looked at her.

Sudha: "There is an important reason why I came looking for you."

Nandhini: "What is it?"

Tears filled Sudha's eyes.

Sudha: "Rathnam has met with an accident."

Nandhini's face turned pale.

Nandhini: "What...?"

Sudha: "Rathnam has had an accident. They've taken him to the hospital."

Nandhini: "Aunt..."

She took a step backwards.

Nandhini: "Rathnam?"

Sudha: "Yes."

Nandhini: "How... how is he?"

Sudha: "He's in the hospital. His condition is critical."

Tears began rolling down Nandhini's cheeks.

Nandhini: "Aunt..."

Suddenly, she fainted and fell to the floor.

Sudha: "Nandhini!"

Santhosh immediately rushed forward and supported her.

Santhosh: "Nandhini! Open your eyes!"

A few minutes later, Nandhini regained consciousness.

She opened her eyes.

Sudha was supporting her head.

Sudha: "Nandhini... How are you feeling?"

Nandhini did not answer.

Only thoughts were racing through her mind.

"At the time Rathnam met with the accident... I was with Santhosh..."

"While my husband was fighting for his life, was I sitting in a park?"

"Why did my heart become so confused?"

"What have I done?"

She cried inside.

But she did not say anything to Sudha.

Sudha: "Nandhini, we have to go to Tirunelveli immediately."

Nandhini slowly nodded.

Nandhini: "Yes, Aunt. Let's leave. We'll leave the child with its parents and go."

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Tirunelveli Hospital

As soon as they reached the hospital, Sudha rushed to enquire.

Sudha: "Which ward is Rathnam in?"

Hospital Staff: "ICU."

Nandhini was shocked when she heard that word.

Nandhini: "ICU?"

She immediately ran towards that section.

The moment she saw Rathnam through the glass—

Nandhini: "Rathnam!"

She burst into tears.

Nandhini: "Rathnam... Please don't leave me!"

Sudha hugged her.

Sudha: "Don't cry, Nandhini."

Nandhini: "Aunt... I can't bear to see him like this."

Sudha: "He will get better."

Nandhini: "He must open his eyes, Aunt..."

Sudha: "He will."

Nandhini: "I want to talk to him..."

Sudha: "You can talk to him. First, he needs to get better."

Nandhini wiped her tears.

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Inside Santhosh's Mind

Santhosh stood outside the ICU door, looking at Rathnam.

His face appeared worried.

But his mind was filled with different thoughts.

"If Rathnam is no longer around, Nandhini will have nobody except me..."

"He shouldn't be alive..."

With those thoughts, he went in search of the doctor.

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Santhosh with the Doctor

Santhosh: "Doctor..."

Doctor: "Yes, tell me."

Santhosh: "How is Rathnam's condition?"

Doctor: "His condition is serious for now. But we're continuing treatment."

Santhosh: "Continue the treatment, no matter how much it costs."

Doctor: "Don't worry about the money. We'll do whatever is medically necessary."

Santhosh paid a large amount into the hospital account.

Santhosh: "Doctor, please inform me too if there is any change in his condition."

Doctor: "Okay."

Santhosh walked out.

"Somehow, I won't let you leave this hospital alive," he thought.

His face once again returned to its calm expression.

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The Day Rathnam Opened His Eyes

A few days later, Rathnam slowly opened his eyes.

Nandhini, who was sitting beside him, immediately stood up.

Nandhini: "Rathnam!"

Rathnam slowly looked at her.

Rathnam: "Nandhini..."

She held his hand.

Nandhini: "I'm right here."

Rathnam: "What... happened to me?"

Nandhini: "An accident."

Rathnam: "Were you scared?"

Tears filled Nandhini's eyes.

Nandhini: "I just want you to get better. That's all I want."

Rathnam: "I'll get better."

Just then, Sudha came in.

Sudha: "Rathnam..."

Rathnam: "Mom..."

Sudha gently stroked his forehead.

Sudha: "The doctor says you need complete rest for two months."

Rathnam: "Two months?"

Sudha: "Yes. Don't even think about work now."

Rathnam: "Okay, Mom."

Nandhini immediately spoke.

Nandhini: "Don't worry about work. I'll take care of you."

Rathnam smiled faintly.

Rathnam: "Will you look after me like a child?"

Nandhini: "Yes."

Rathnam: "Then I have nothing to worry about."

Tears filled Nandhini's eyes again.

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Nandhini's Life at the Hospital

Over the following days, Nandhini took care of Rathnam like a child.

Nandhini: "Rathnam, it's time for your medicine."

Rathnam: "A little later..."

Nandhini: "No. Right now."

Rathnam: "It tastes bitter."

Nandhini: "Are you a child?"

Rathnam: "Only when I'm with you."

Nandhini tried to smile.

Nandhini: "Fine. Open your mouth."

She gave him the medicine.

Nandhini: "Water."

Rathnam: "You give it to me."

She gave him water.

Rathnam: "Thank you."

Nandhini: "What for?"

Rathnam: "For taking such good care of me."

Nandhini said nothing. She simply held his hand.

Once again, that one scene came back to her mind.

The park.

Santhosh.

Rathnam's accident.

She had not told anyone the truth.

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A week passed.

Rathnam's health showed some improvement.

The doctor came to examine him.

Doctor: "There is some improvement. But he hasn't recovered completely yet."

Sudha: "How many more days does he need to stay in the hospital?"

Doctor: "Let the treatment continue for a few more days. Even after going home, he must take at least two months of rest."

Nandhini: "We'll follow your instructions, Doctor."

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That Night

Rathnam was sleeping in the hospital room.

Nandhini was sitting beside him.

Santhosh slowly entered the room.

He was holding a glass of milk.

Santhosh: "Nandhini..."

Nandhini: "What?"

Santhosh: "You've been here for a long time without eating anything. Drink this."

Nandhini: "I don't want it."

Santhosh: "At least drink a little."

He held the glass out to her.

Nandhini looked at the glass.

Then she looked at Santhosh's face.

Nandhini: "What's in this?"

Santhosh remained silent for a moment.

Santhosh: "It's just milk."

Nandhini: "Why are you insisting so much?"

After they had become comfortable with each other, Nandhini had started addressing him informally.

Santhosh kept looking at her.

"How can I tell her?" he thought.

"How can I tell her that I've mixed Viagra tablets into this milk? I want to have sex with you, Nandhini, right here, in front of the man who is sleeping now..."

"Drink it, Nandhini. Ever since you came here, you haven't been eating properly. Please drink this milk and go to sleep. For my sake."

Nandhini: "Okay, okay. Here you go. Don't beg."

She took the glass and drank the milk containing Viagra.

Only the sound of Rathnam's sleeping breath could be heard in the room.

As per the doctor's instructions, he had been given sleeping medication.

After a little while, Nandhini began to feel strange. She started experiencing an unusual sensation and itching in her intimate area.

That night...

The boundaries of trust between them were about to be tested.

TO BE CONTINUED...

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