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BREAK THE POT:

Murali and Himaye were shocked to see Amy at the gateway, gesturing like welcoming the couples with a huge bouquet and a fake smile. Her eyes spilled excess fire that resulted from Murali’s refusal later that afternoon. Both of them approached slowly and crossed Amy. The thrill filled their space, “Congratulations!, Both of you,” sneered Amy. The pure awkwardness of the moment threatened to swallow them whole. Himaye turned back and said her thanks politely, noticing her gaze was fixed on Murali. She already knew that she was obsessed with Murali and jealous of her. She realized the situation and walked towards the grand hall, half-full with couples and happiness, love, whatnot!. The lovebirds were chatting, and their laughter filled the hall. Goshan kept shouting at the workers, as he was in charge. Murali approached his friend, Goshan was super surprised to see them both coming and exclaimed,”Wooahh hoo! Look at that !” and hugged Murali tightly, he even lifted his friend. While Goshan lifted Murali, he noticed that Goshan’s girlfriend, Louise, was there. “Oh, is she joining us?” asked Murali, surprisingly. Lou was happy to see them coming together. Himaye rushed and hugged Lou. The stage was ready, and Goshan was hosting the show. He even passed secret hints to his gf which made the show more interesting and romantic. Murali was excited to see his friend having a good life, and Himaye’s presence made his pleasure double. 

Amy was watching the proceedings from a corner, where she could visibly watch everything. Goshan was supposed to call a woman with good regards to the stage to start the party by addressing everyone in that hall. She was about to give a good speech and was planning to conduct a game. But unfortunately, Amy tore the stage, got the mic, and started lamenting in front of everyone. She knew Murali’s reputation in the office, and Himaye was growing. She had to cut off her growth and pin Murali, and she was going to use this moment. Her entrance made the situation uglier in an instant.

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“Hey, hey, uhmm, sorry that I had to snatch the mic and your attention, haha, a quick story, and first of all, I would like to congratulate the beautiful butterflies here. Who came with their pair, or solo appearance, like me!” she pointed herself to show off as she got sabotaged by someone. “So happy to see you all buzzing and happily holding your loveable ones’ hands together,” and gave a burning look at Himaye. I would like to call my favourite character here, who rejected me for a cheap one, which I could forgive, but I would love to hear his voice on this stage, and I insist him to dance with me on the stage! Everybody started to murmur, “Omg, she is making Murali uncomfortable, so sad!” “She is disturbing us. Why can’t they just start the show, and I can dance and forget my ex?” spoke a frustrated and honest man. Now, Murali had no choice; he had to leave his love for a moment and appear on the stage to show his side of concern to the people waiting below. Murali slowly moved forward, which made Himaye worried, but she accepted it later. Then Murali’s subconscious told him,” We have to end this here and now!” He confidently grabbed the god damn mic, checked the output, and Goshan was worryingly watching his friend. Murali gave an assured look at his friend, that he will take care of it. 

“Hello all.., hope you guys are doing great, of course, you are. You guys are sparkling when you are with your loved ones, so am I,” and gave Himaye a caring look that put a smile on her anxious face instantly. The gathering was awestruck to see their head in such a situation and surprised that he liked a girl, finally, which gave disappointment to some women who were secretly in love with him. Murali continued, “Let me finish with a small story, you all. I am keeping myself here. I was sitting on a balcony, in a beautiful 7 pm evening, the sun was resting, and the moon was about to take charge. The breeze was strong yet calm. I saw a beautiful firefly hovering around the garden, which had beautiful daisies and sprouts that had been planted that morning. I was admiring the whole scenario. But when I was about to get closer, the realization hit hard. It was not a beautiful firefly with a light of hope; it was a bird that was carrying a hidden fire in its claws, and the fire kept spreading throughout the garden. The cinder damaged the sprouts. The breeze kept the cinder growing; now, everyone is in danger!” People were listening to him very keenly as he was leading a meeting. It was easier for Murali to keep people engaged and send a message, as he had been doing this for years now. “It was not a cute firefly; it is a bird with unhealed fire, that gave illusion from a distance. Thank you,” finished Murali. The crowd clapped him, as there was a hidden meaning in it. Some doubted themselves for choosing the wrong pair, as they had to come with one person to get entry, which could spoil their nice moment. 

Goshan had no words to extol his friend’s confidence and manliness. Himaye was in the Himalayas of pride. Amy’s face was dead, her evil plans too. Murali got off the stage by forcefully pushing the mic to Amy and gave her a look of “stop”. 

Ganesh was clapping thunderously, which made Goshan feel fishy. “Ganesh said that he was in love with someone he was about to reveal, but we didn’t give a ear to him, let me find it out,” thought Goshan. While everybody was clapping, Himaye rushed towards Murali, and Ganesh lunged towards Murali before Himaye and hugged him tightly. Goshan’s head was about to burst with suspicion. He kept looking at Murali, Himaye, and Ganesh. Ganesh smelt his doubt, and he started to move towards Goshan while Goshan had to finish the stage scenario. Goshan left the stage open and grabbed Lou to dance. The air felt romantic, and Ganesh gave a revealing look at him. He understood that he had to make conversation. Ganesh started to break the pot. “Do you have any idea how the heck, Himaye’s uncle Jason knew her new company ?. How did he know her transformation/” Goshan gave a confused look and was waiting for the reply. “Uncle Jason had two sons, Jiva, Ganesh!,. Yes, I am his younger son. Himaye is my cousin. I made a huge mistake by updating him about Himaye. That is how my father approached her family without any alarm with a marriage proposal. Fortunately, my brother Jiva is in love with another woman from his office, and next, my dad pressured me to marry Himaye, whom I could not even dream of. She is my good friend, and I was thinking of saying this to you. I am sorry!. I was scared of getting judged.” Goshan was still in confusion. “Whom do you love then?. What is her name? Please reveal it at least now!” Groaned Goshan.

It is Himadri!. She joined last month, but I have been watching her for a year. We share the same transport. Ganesh smiled. Goshan smiled in relief. Goshan rubbed his palms against his poor face and sighed louder in relief. He felt like the weight was dragged down from his chest.

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