chapter 3- Much awaited confrontation
Note: this is the final chapter
The evening sky was painted with the sun's bright orange rays. Birds were chirping as if they were welcoming the evening with happiness.
Vanathi sat under a tree as usual lost in her thoughts. She was leaving for Kodumbalur when sun rises in the east tomorrow. However, heart couldn't bear the very thought leaving her Kundhavai akka......her prince....NO WAIT...he is not hers and he has never been...why should he be hers? He is a dashing prince who can dare enemies and conquer vast lands and oceans and she? a timid maiden with nothing else to offer but true love.
As she was lost in this thoughts, she heard footsteps and within a second, she understood who it was. She remained silent
"Vanathi," a rich, baritone voice called her from behind.
Vanathi, who was quaking in her boots turned slowly only to see the man who conquered her dreams and her soul.
"Greetings, my prince. What brings you here?" Vanathi asked, her usual chirpy-self now sounded like a cat meowing.
Arulmozhi was abruptly thrown by her tone. He was sure that she wouldn't have expected this confrontation, so soon.
"I came here to see you, Vanathi. I want to make something clear." he said, his voice firm.
"Make something clear?" Vanathi asked with curiosity and confusion.
"Yes Vanathi. Akka told me about the oath. But why did you take such an oath? Don't you have the desire to become the queen and sit beside me...." before he could finish, she interrupted him.
"No ilavarase. I've never ever desired to be the queen of Cholas. All I longed is to be your heart's queen. Let me clear ilavarase. When I first saw you in this Thirunallam, I gave my heart to without without even knowing it. When you came in an elephant to save the little birds from the predatory cat, I couldn't help but fall for you." As Vanathi said these words, here eyes teared up.
Arulmozhi was simple speechless. He had also fell for her during their first meeting but was too late and too foolish to realise it. He wanted to cup her cheeks, wipe her unshed tears and hold her in his arms,for an eternity.
"Look ilavarase, first of all I didn't love you. I love the yaanaipagan who came in an elephant to save the little chicks. I love the yaanaipagan not the beloved prince of cholas." with that she turned to leave, her heart wanted to make a clear breast of her feelings, wanted to burst out crying, but she didn't. Let him live the life he like and she won't be a hindrance. Even seeing him being happy from afar is also a greater boon, she thought.
Arulmozhi's heart nearly skipped a beat. He never thought that this girl would love more than anyone else could . ENOUGHT OF THIS! He will never again hurt her. If miss her, if he miss this gem in his life, he is the most foolish and unlucky person in the world
As she turned to leave, Arulmozhi's hand gripped hers tightly making her stop in her tracks and with one swift move, he pulled her towards him making her jerk for a moment. She was gobsmacked at his pull and even more when his arm wrapped her waist firmly.
"My dear Vanathi. First of all, forgive this fool for not reciprocating your love. When I first saw you I couldn't help but fall for the gentle maiden who cried for the little chicks. When you told me that you are the Kodumbalur princess, I was being shrink from you because my sister and your periyappa tried to foist you on me just because they wanted you become the queen. I thought you wanted me for the throne. Also, the rumours from people fueled to it. Vanathi, my love, I've always teased you, treated you in a very way that you don't deserve to be treated with. But my heart always followed you. My Kanmani, I am sorry for my foolishness. Will you give me another chance ? Oh dearest, will you accept me? I am not asking this as the Prince Arulmozhivarman. I'm asking as a mahout who is now seeking Kodumbalur princess's forgiveness and ready shower his love on her for an eternity." Arulmozhi confessed, pulling her more closer to him. His voice filled with emotion and sincerity and his eyes showcasing the love.
Vanathi couldn't believe her ears. She had longed for this moment in the wildest of her dreams and now it fulfilled in reality.Unable to trust her voice, she hugged him and sobbed hard on his shoulders. Arulmozhi gently consoled her.
"I LOVE YOU SO MUCH ilavarase. I don't care what the world says I just want a place in you heart. A smallest of place is also enough."
"You've already occupied my whole heart, Vanathi. Now tell me, will you leave for Kodumbalur?"
"Will you leave me ever again?"
"Will you accept me as you husband?" Arulmozhivarman asked as he caressed her hair softly.
"I will." she replied with joy.
With that, he scooped Vanathi into his arms which made her squeal.
"Ilavarase, what you are doing? Somebody might see us."
"Let them see and know that the princess of Kodumbalur is the precious gem of Ponniyin Selvan and so that no one dares to touch or break it." he winked
Vanathi blushed and buried her face in his chest.
Thus, the bond of gentle lotus of Kodumbalur and Dashing tiger of Cholas will be destined to continue even in their afterlife. She was his and he was hers no matter what they are made for each other.
A/N: Long time no see right? I have always wondered about a romantic confession from Arulmozhivarmman to Vanathi and now I poured it out here.Hope you like this chapter and don't forget to comment and this is my humble request too. Have a nice day! A special thanks to my friend @1122223 for enabling me to write chapters as this was my first time.
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