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I am her friend

Chinamma - ok dear .Let's keep your engagement after 30 days. First I have to convince your uncle and their family.

Aaradhana - Ok chinamma, Now take rest.

(Karmegam asks Aaradhana to come out )

Karmegam - You didnt tell me that you have your relatives here. And who is Arjun

Aaradhana - I didnt meant to hide it from you . You know Arjun my boss, he is actually my cousin. They came to our house to give Anitha to Sanjay. But Sanjay married Keerthana. Feeling betrayed Anitha married another person. You know something I consider Anitha as my own sister always.But after knowing that shes living a happy married life I got relived. They all feel that we betrayed them.

(karmegam gets shocked after hearing this)

Next Day in Arjun office:

Arjun sees Aaradhana scooty.Arjun check his watch. It was 8 am.

Arjun - Why is she so early today? Is she missing me .

Arjun enters His cabin .He got disappointed as Aaradhana was not there.He feels something wrong. He ask security where is Aaradhana. Why is her scooty here?

Security - Sir, Aaradhana madam didn't come here still. She left with her friend as it was raining

Arjun - Is it woman or man?

Security - A man Sir

Arjun - Stop it Arjun,you cannot misunderstand your Aara. Trust your love.

(Arjun then goes inside the cabin)

Aaradhana enters the cabin at 9 while reading newspaper.

(Arjun laughs on seeing her)

Arjun - Ms Aaradhana what are you doing?

Aaradhana (in confused voice) - No Sir, nothing .

Arjun - I am asking you as a friend .Now tell me what happened?

Aaradhana - Am I dreaming?

( Aaradhana pinches her hand)

(Arjun comes near her and pulls her nose .Now you believe me. Tell me what's in your mind)

Aaradhana - Then shall I call you Arjun?

Arjun - Call however you like.But only when we are in private.In front of others you should call me ,'Sir' only

Aaradhana (looks around and finds no one) -Ok Ar...Jun

Arjun (Smiles)-Tell me now

Aaradhana - Are you and your family still thinking that my family betrayed you?

Arjun- We felt betrayed initially.But seeing Anitha happy with her wedding we are all happy.

Aaradhana - So you forgave us?

Arjun - Yes

(Aaradhana hugs Arjun tightly)

Arjun - Aaradhana. What are you doing? We are in office

Aaradhana (stepping backwards)- You know something Arjun, chinamma used to regret a lot thinking that we betrayed your family.My chinamma want us to be back as family.

Arjun - It's not late to patch up Aaradhana.My amma,appa,anitha also want us to be together. They'll be happy if you come home with me.

Aaradhana- Is that so? Shall I come home in evening.?

Arjun (With smily face ) - Sure Aaradhana.

Aaradhana - Arjun one more thing, I dont know whether I can tell you or not. But it's better to tell you before telling to others

Arjun(Thinks that she's going to propose him for marriage)- Aaradhana, I am your close friend from childhood. Tell me.I'll not mind

Aaradhana- Ok Arjun. After coming to chennai I was working as PA for IAC Company CEO.

One day he tried to misbehave with me .And that time lawyer who was visiting the company for cases rescued me.If he didn't come in time.I don't know whether I will live or die.

(Tears started coming from Aaradhana eyes)

Arjun (Wiped her tears and hugged her)- Shhh..Stop crying.Don't think about the past .You are safe now. You are with me now.

(Aaradhana tells him what happened with her chinamma and how Karmegam helped her)

Arjun - Wait is that lawyer name is 'Karmegam'.?

Aaradhana - Yes

Arjun - You know what Anitha husband name is 'Shaktivel Karmegam ' and he is also a lawyer.

Aaradhana - She then tells about chinamma decision to marry her with Karmegam.

Arjun (Got shocked) - What was your reply Aaradhana? Don't you love someone?

Aaradhana (Thinking about her love for Arjun and Arjun and Rupali relationship) - I loved someone when I started knowing things(Age of 12-13).But I got to know he loves another girl. So I have no other way to let go of him.

Arjun( Getting shocked. As she loved other person) - Who is that man? Is he still loving the girl.

Aaradhana (Seeing him with tears) - Yes , She is still with that woman. What's the use if I tell his name?.I can clearly tell that he loves that girl from seeing his eyes

(Tears start falling from eyes. Arjun got angry on the person,Who made her cry like this)

Arjun (cursing the man who Aara loved )- Hey,you unknown!!! I loved her from college only. But she loved you when started knowing things. I'll not forgive you for making her cry like this.Oh God .Tell me what can I do now? if I say her that I loved her all these years, she'll feel guilty and mine and her family will never become one. She's considering me as her best friend ,I cannot betray her.

Aaradhana -Arjun if you feeling that I am marrying the wrong person. I'll withdraw from this marriage.

(She thinks ,Arjun if you tell me that you love me.I'll not marry anyother person )

(Arjun was about to tell her something but seeing her face with tears)

Arjun - If you are happy with this means,then I am also happy. Don't worry I'll take care of everything.I am your friend anyways.

Aaradhana (shocked while hearing word 'Friend') -Am I only normal friend to you?

Arjun (Wips her tears and tells) - I am your best friend. Now tell me what's the schedule for the day.

(Their day goes with meetings)

(Aaradhana and Arjun comes to Aaradhana apartment to meet her chinamma)

Chinamma - Arjun Dear how are you? How is Poorva,anna, Anitha.

(chinamma hesitatted to speak to Arjun)

Aaradhana - Chinamma ,Arjun knows how Keerthana betrayed us

Arjun- Yes athai, Don't worry. I'll take care of everything.I will even take care of Aaradhana marriage with ' Karmegam '

(chinamma looks at Aaradhana tears)

Chinamma - Arjun ,are you happy with this marriage.

Arjun - Why not athai . I am happy as long as she is happy. She is my one and only best friend from childhood. Aaradhana, I want to see your would be.

(Aaradhana calls Karmegam. Karmegam who was hearing all these hesitated to enter)

Aaradhana tells Arjun," phone ringing sound is coming from outside"

Arjun- is that so ? I'll go and check then.

(Arjun goes outside tracking the sound)