While Anitha was introducing Aaradhana to Shaktivel, Arjun gets call from Rupali
Rupali - Hi Arjun,Tomorrow is our engagement but I have trouble in purchasing jewels and dresses. Can you come to my home and we'll go for shopping.
Arjun - I will take Aaradhana with me Ok ???
Rupali - Ok
( call ends )
In Anitha room
Shaktivel (in mind) - I can hide only till this mask gets dried. What will I do afterwards.....I should do something.
(Suddenly)
Arjun (shouts) - Aaradhana!!!.. Aaradhana!!! . Come down..
Poorva - Why are shouting?
Arjun - Amma, Rupali called me. She asked me to go with her for engagement shopping.
Poorva - Ok . You go. I'll inform Aaradhana. Why are you shouting like this?
Arjun - Amma, she must come along with us for shopping.
Poorva - I don't know what you are doing. But don't regret because of this.
Arjun (in mind)- I'll regret only if I didn't do these things.
Aaradhana, Anitha comes down
Arjun - Aaradhana, did you meet my friend?
Aaradhana - I met but I didn't.
Arjun- What?
(Shaktivel comes without washing his face)
Aaradhana - He did facial not to disappoint Anitha
Arjun ( laughs) - Aaradhana , let me tell you something if the person I love asked me to drink poison, I'll drink to make her happy .
Arjun -( in seductive voice near her ears)- I can go to any extent for her happiness.
Aaradhana (clears her throat) - Come to the point. Why did you call me?
Arjun - Rupali asked me for accompany her in engagement shopping. So we are going there.
Aaradhana - Arjun, she invited you ,why should I come with you?
Arjun- Tell me one thing Aaradhana , Are you happy with my engagement?
Aaradhana( in broken voice)- Yes... Arjun. I am happy for you.
Arjun- My engagement with Rupali doesnt affect you feelings right?
Aaradhana(in broken voice)- N...No.. Why should it affect it my feelings?
Arjun - So my engagment doesn't make any difference to you right?
Aaradhana (controls her tears) -No..it doesnt make any difference.
Arjun - Ok.. Then come with us for selecting the engagement dress.
Aaradhana ( controling her feelings) - Ok
Aaradhana and Arjun leave the house while Shaktivel releives in sigh.
Arjun drives his car to 'Uraa Designers and Boutique'. Rupali was waiting there for them already
Staff - Welcome Sir
Arjun- Show me the latest designer couple collections for engagement .
(Staff shows them the couples dresses)
Arjun - Select one out of these.
Aaradhana - Mmmm.
Aaradhana eyes falls on one couple set . She started imagining her and Arjun in those clothes.
( In Aaradhana Imagination)
Aaradhana was wearing a lavendar colour designer saree with shiny grey finish and a floral pallu.
Arjun was wearing a designer elephent grey colored kurtha.
And they were exchanging the rings
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Reality
Arjun notices this.
Arjun - Aaradhana , did you like anything?
Aaradhana picks a luxurious designer couple dress and shows it to Arjun
Arjun - Ok
Arjun (in mind) - I expected this action of yours. Now I'll show you the reaction.
Arjun - Rupali , try this saree
(He gives the luxurious saree which Aaradhana showed him)
Rupali comes wearing the saree.
Rupali - It's so nice of you Aaradhana. Even my mother doesn't know my likes and dislikes. But you chose the dress which I will like and which will good look on me. Thank you yaar.
Aaradhana- No problem Rupali
Arjun - Rupali, Dont take me wrong, this dress doesnt look good on you. And I dont like it.
Rupali - Why? What's wrong with this dress?
Arjun (in cold voice) - Rupali , Let me ask you something.Usually girls prefer to wear a dress in which she looks good on her groom's eyes during engagement .Am I right?
Rupali - Of course Arjun.
Arjun - You may look good on others eyes in this dress, but it's not the case with me.
Rupali - Ok Arjun. Tell me what should I wear
Arjun smirks at Aaradhana and gives Rupali the lavendar colour saree which she was staring at for a long time.
(Aaradhana was shocked ,Tears started to drop from her eyes)
Rupali - This saree is so simple Arjun. It will not match my standards.
Arjun - I accept that this saree is simple. But I am sure that you'll be looking great on my eyes if you wear this tomorrow.
Rupali - Ok. If you say so.
(Rupali goes to trial room for trying the saree)
Arjun (in evil voice) - Aaradhana ???. What happened? Are you shocked? I gave her the saree which you liked. And I am sure that this saree will be looking good on you ,not on her. But sad thing is Rupali will wear this saree only tomorrow in my engagement. Still it doesn't make you any difference right?
(Rupali comes there wearing the saree .She was not happy in wearing it)
Arjun - Wow Rupali..You are looking beautiful !! Isnt it Aaradhana?
(Arjun smirks at Aaradhana)
Aaradhana - Yes Rupali. You are looking beautiful.
Rupali - Aaradhana, select one dress for yourself. What are saying Arjun?
Arjun - Ofcourse. She should. Common Aaradhana select one dress.
(Aaradhana selects one simple saree)
Arjun -Naa..Naa Aaradhana. This saree doesnt look good on you.It's so simple.Why dont you try the saree which you selected for Rupali. Rupali you are fine with it right?
Rupali (gets shocked. In confused tone)-I am fine Arjun. No problem
(Aaradhana comes out wearing the saree which she selected for Rupali. Her eyes were still in the lavendar colour saree)
Arjun - Wow Aaradhana. You are looking beautiful in this saree. Am I right Rupali?
Rupali (In confused tone) - Yes Aaradhana. You are looking good on this saree.Wear this tomorrow.
(Rupali goes to the trial room for changing into her old outfit. Aaradhana takes Arjun side)
Aaradhana (in irritated tone) - Arjun,You know well that I dont like these kind of designer sarees.I know it doesnt look good on me. This saree was looking good on Rupali. Why did you lie to her?.Why did you give her the simple saree?
Arjun (in evil voice) -shhhh....chill baby. I think you are not happy because I gave her the saree which you liked and which you wanted to try.But it doesn't make any difference for you right, then why are you shouting at me now?
(Aaradhana remains silent)
Arjun - So this makes a difference for you right?
Aaradhana- No.
Arjun - Then let her wear that lavendar saree. She might notbe looking beautiful on others eyes , but she will be looking good in my eyes. And you'll be looking good in my eyes if you wear this.
Aaradhana - You are right Arjun. Girls wear a dress in which she looks good in her grooms eyes. You may force Rupali to wear a dress which doesnt like. You cannot force me. You know why? Because you are not my groom.
Arjun gets Angry. Rupali comes with the old outfit.
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(On their way back home)
Arjun - Rupali .Why dont you stay in my apartment tonight? Because tomorrow is our engagement . And its already 11 pm.If you go home now and come back to my apartment tomorrow again, you'll get tired and you might also get dark circles. I dont want my bride to look ugly because of that in my engagement tomorrow.
Rupali - Ok Arjun. Then we'll drop Aaradhana .
Arjun - No Rupali. Aaradhana will be staying with us only.
Rupali - What?
Arjun - Yes Rupali. As you know Aaradhana promised to take care all the arrangements in our marriage. As engagement will be happening at my place tomorrow,it would be convinent for her if she stays with us.
Rupali - Oh...
Aaradhana - Arjun can you stop at my place. I have to take dress to wear tomorrow. And I have to inform my chinamma.
Arjun - Ok Aaradhana.
(Arjun parks the car at Aaradhana Apartment)
Chinamma welcomes Arjun and Rupali.
Aaradhana - Chinmma , Is Karmegam here?
Arjun (in mind)- Why is she enquiring about Karmegam as soon as she gets home always?
Chinamma - No why dear?
Aaradhana- Tomorrow is Arjun & Rupali engagement right?
Chinamma -Yes. So what?
Aaradhana- Chinamma , Rupali will wear the dress in which she will be looking good in Arjun eyes. And its also the first time , Karmegam meeting Arjun family.He told us that he is nervous to meet them .If I wear a saree based on his choice,he might get some confidence in meeting them as he will get to know that his fiance is with him .
(Aaradhana smirks at Arjun. While Arjun gets angry)
Chinamma - Oh I see.
Aaradhana takes one brown colured saree from her cupboard
Aaradhana - Chinamma, do you remember this saree?
Chinamma- Yes Aaradhana .This is the saree which his parents bought for your for your engagement.
Aaradhana - Yes chinamma. He told me he selected this saree . He also said I'll be looking great in this saree. So I will be wearing this saree tomorrow
Chinamma(in mind) - What happened to this Aara today? When he gave this saree,she said she'll try it later. Now she's telling she'll wear this saree tomorrow.
Arjun controlled his anger all these while.
Arjun apartment
People were doing decorations for the engagement . Poorva and Anitha were instructing them.
Arjun comes there with Rupali and Aaradhana.
Arjun - Amma ,Anitha why are managing these things. Where is appa and Shaktivel?
Anitha - Shaktivel went outside regarding his case and appa slept by 10
Arjun - Ok Anitha . Amma , your Rani and Rupali will be staying here tonight.
Poorva - Arjun . Why Rupali is staying with us tonight?
Arjun - Amma , even Aaradhana also will be staying here tonight? Why didnt you question about her.
Poorva - Arjun, A girl should not stay in her in-laws house before marriage. So drop her in her home.
Rupali - Sorry Aunty. I dont know these things.
Arjun - Why are you sorry Rupali ? I asked you to stay in my place . And amma I dont care about those things. Rupali will be staying with us tonight and that's final
Poorva - Do as you wish. But Rupali will stay in guest room.
Arjun - Then Aaradhana?
Poorva - Aaradhana will be staying with me in my room and your appa will be staying with you.
Arjun - Amma, for your information , Rupali is your daughter-in-law.Not Aaradhana.
Poorva - Arjun, for your information ,Rupali is not my daughter-in-law until she marries you. While Rani is already a part of this family.And I treat Rani as my own daughter like Anitha. Come Rani
( Poorva takes Aaradhana to her room )
Rupali (in mind ) - Aaradhana , because of you my mother-in-law doesnt like me.Let me finish my marriage with Arjun first.Then I'll see you later.
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In Poorva room
Poorva - You know something you look exactly like Sushma. Sushma is my close friend. As she's not there now, I want to confirm something with you in her place.
Aaradhana - Why are you telling like these athai? . You know that I love you like chinamma. I consider you as my mother.
Poorva (smiles) - Is that so ? Then will you answer my question truly?
Aaradhana - Yes athai.
Poorva - Are you happy with your marriage with Karmegam?
Aaradhana (hesitantly) - Yes athai . I am happy.
Poorva - Are you sure?
Aaradhana - Yes athai.
Poorva - You know Aaradhana ,marriage is not a game. You'll regret throughout your life if you marry the person you dont love.
Aaradhana - Its true that I dont love Karmegam now athai. But I 'll get used to it after my marriage.
Poorva - Arjun told me that you started loving a person when you were 12. What if that person comes in front you tomorrow. What will you reply if he confess his love?
(Tears starts to fall from Aaradhana eyes.)
(Poorva hugs her)
Poorva - Rani, tell me one thing . Do you still love him?
Aaradhana - Yes athai. I cant love anyother person in this world other than him .I'll love him till my last breath.
(Poorva breaks the hug)
Poorva - Rani , what are you saying ? Tell me the person whom you love?
Aaradhana (smiles) - It's of no use athai. His marriage got overed already.
Aaradhana( in mind) - Sorry athai,I cannot tell you the person I love is Arjun.
Poorva hugs Rani
Poorva (in mind) - You are good girl Rani . Your heart is so pure as of your mother. I want to make you my daughter in law badly. I am sure you and Arjun will be happy if he marries you. I am so unlucky because you'll not be my daughter in law.Why fate is playing with as like this?
(Arjun who was hearing their conversation behind the door starts to cry on seeing his love crying)