Thithikudhe ??

(As the family celebration continued, Vijay couldn't help but feel a warm sense of gratitude toward his Thatha. He turned to him with a soft, appreciative smile, his voice gentle)

Vijay: Super aa iruku thatha... aana yen thatha thidirnu?

(Thatha, with a twinkle in his eye, looked at the couple, a knowing smile on his face)

Thatha: Enna da, innuma theriyala? Unaku Kaveri kum kalyanam aagi inaiyoda 6 masam mudinjuruchu!

(Vijay blinked in surprise, turning toward Kaveri. The realization hit him-six months already. His eyes met hers, and in that brief moment, everything seemed to slow down. His heart swelled with love, memories of their time together rushing through his mind. Kaveri held his gaze, her expression softer than usual, but her emotions were conflicted

To Vijay, this moment was beautiful-a symbol of how far they had come. But for Kaveri, it was a bittersweet reminder. Half of her heart was happy, basking in the love and warmth they had built, but the other half clenched with the weight of reality. Six more months. That's all they had left. Her heart felt heavy, but she pushed it down, refusing to let her feelings show

They exchanged smiles that held a world of emotions before breaking their gaze and stepping forward to receive blessings from Thatha, Paati, and Chithi. Anju and Arjun chimed in with their congratulations, filling the room with cheer)

(Later, Thatha decided to celebrate the occasion with a special touch. He ordered a cake that read "Six months down, a lifetime to go", complete with a "Mr. & Mrs. Vijay" topper. When the cake arrived, Kaveri's heart skipped a beat. She smiled, but a tinge of sadness crept in, knowing the future wasn't as certain as the cake's promise)

(As her family arrived, joining the celebration, Kaveri felt a mix of joy and unease. Sharadha Ma and Ammachi blessed them, while Yamuna and Narmada hugged her tightly. The warmth of their love only added to the heaviness she was hiding. Ganga and Kumaran followed, offering their wishes. Ragini, however, stood at a distance, visibly annoyed by the attention Vijay and Kaveri were receiving. Kaveri noticed, but she was too preoccupied with her own swirling thoughts to care)

Ajay and Chithappa arrived soon after. Chithappa couldn't hide his frustration, thinking to himself:

"Ippo inthu onnu than korachal... en magan kalyanam pannitu vanthan atha yarum kandukala... ipo Vijay ku mattum 6-month anniversary celebration pandranga... ennatha solla..."

(Ajay, on the other hand, smiled and genuinely congratulated Vijay and Kaveri. It irked Ragini, but she kept her irritation to herself)

(The moment arrived for the cake-cutting. Vijay and Kaveri stood hand in hand, the crowd around them fading away as they focused on each other. Vijay looked at her, his eyes brimming with affection as they both cut the cake together. When he fed her the first piece, she hesitated for a second, but then smiled softly as she returned the gesture. The warmth of their shared moment enveloped them. She quickly broke eye contact, handing out cake to everyone else, forcing herself to stay in the present.

After the celebration ended and Nadhi family had left, Thatha called out Vijay)

Thatha: Sari pa Vijay, inaku farm house porenu sonninga-la.. time aaguthu, neenga kelambunga...

Vijay: Haan, saringa thatha..

(Just as they were about to leave, Vijay turned toward Ajay)

Vijay: Dei Ajay, neeyum variya da? Ellarum polam...

(Ajay hesitated for a moment, glancing at Ragini before responding)

Ajay: Illa annae, neenga 4 perum poitu vanga... na en friend ah meet panna poganum...