Raining Love for Her by Kalai Selvi Arivalagan (digital e reader .TXT) 📕

she called Caroline and asked her to tell what happened and why Vel was not in his usual self. Initially Caroline hesitated to share the details with her. Yet, Beena kept on asking her too many questions. Beena also told her that it affected the peace at home and everyone at home was much worried about Vel and his aloofness.

Caroline could not hide anything from her anymore. She told her everything in detail and also told her that Reema was not in Chennai now. Reema is taking rest at her native place and it will take another three months to come back. Caroline also told her that no one can get in touch with her as her parents told her friends that Reema was asked not use mobile phones for a while and she is restricted from using computer also.

Even Caroline did not know the present condition or situation of Reema. Until her parents returned from their native place, she may not be able to help her with details. Beena decided to wait for Reema to return back to Chennai.

Reema returned to Chennai as her father insisted her to come home soon. To keep Reema engaged, her mother decided to set an aquarium at home. Along with the fish tank, she asked her father to get a pair of love birds and a pair of pigeons also. This came as a welcome relief to Reema. Most of her time went on watching the fish in the tank and feeding the love birds. She also loved to feed the pigeons and look at them flying around the house and perch on the window sill or on the balcony. This helped her to relieve her stress and she slowly came back to normal.

Reema started to go to the nearby library once again and look for books on pigeons. She was much surprised to read about the monogamous relationship the pigeons maintain in their lives. Pigeons have a relationship almost like a married human couple does. They usually won't look for another mate unless something happens to one of them. Pigeons are monogamous and a mating pair will typically have three or four broods a year. The female usually lays two or three eggs at a time. The eggs are a solid bright white color. The eggs take roughly 18 days to hatch and 35 more days before the fledglings leave the nest.

Pigeons are not migratory. Their natural instinct is to stay near their birth site. This trait gives the pigeon a very determined personality when it comes to roosting at a particular site. The daily cycle of a pigeon is to roost at night, feed in the morning and loaf in the afternoon. The seasonal cycle is as follows; courtship in the early winter, nest building in late winter and breeding in the spring. However, in warm climates, breeding will occur year round. Pigeons molt once a year in late summer.

Reading about monogamous relationship made her think about Vel once again. Will I be able to win his hands or will the fate get me united with some other person? These questions went through her mind again and again. Even after reaching Chennai, she did not meet Caroline or Vel. Her mother did not allow her to go anywhere and accompanied her wherever she went. Her mother only took her to the library and never allowed her to strain much. After seeing her drowning in the shallow water, she became too protective and was always behind her. Even if she sneezed, she ran to her side and checked if she is alright.

One day Caroline dropped in to see her. Reema could not speak for a while. Caroline hugged her and asked her how her health is.

“Now only you know the way to come home.” Reema wiping away the tears asked Caroline.

Initially Caroline was angry with Reema as she could not get in touch with her through mobile or through mail. But after listening to whatever that happened to her made her changed her mind.

“Cool, cool, I understand.” Caroline had to keep on pacifying her as Reema could not stop tears.

Tears started to flow down non-stop which embarrassed Caroline much.

“Reema take her to the balcony. I will bring you something to drink.” Reema’s mother felt relieved to see Caroline as she knew both of them worked in the same office and were close.
Reema held Caroline’s hand tightly. The grip of the hand showed how Reema missed every one and how she felt lonely at heart.

“How is he?” Reema asked Caroline with a shaky voice.

“Good. You still remember him!” Caroline replied with a sarcastic smile.

“I always think about him.” Reema looked at her.

Reema then told Caroline about the incident that happened in the river and how she escaped drowning in the water.

“Oh, dear, so many things have happened in your life in a short time.” Caroline once again hugged her.

“We are all here with you, don’t worry.” Caroline assured Reema.
Reema’s mother brought some chilled drink for both.

“Caroline please come here at least once in fifteen days.” Reema’s mother requested Caroline.

“Sure ma, I will make it hereafter.” Caroline promised her.

“Will you please send her to our home for my birthday?” When Caroline asked Reema’s mother, she accepted immediately.

“She needs some change. Take her and you must return her safely back home.” Reema’s mother told Caroline.

Caroline was much happy to take Reema home. Caroline invited some more friends also for her birthday. With Reema back at Chennai, Caroline planned for a grand birthday at home. She meticulously sat and wrote down the list of friends to be invited for her birthday. She planned for a small get together with her family members, but after Reema agreed to come, she included her list of friends also. She did not forget to invite Vel for the birthday.

Caroline as a friend wanted to make things work out for Reema. Caroline decided to keep it as a secret and introduce Reema as a surprise.

Reema felt much relieved after talking to Caroline for a while. She started to count the day when she will visit Caroline’s home and meet Vel at the birth day party. Reema had so much to share with him and she did not know how she will start to talk to him and pour her heart out. The day came and when Reema reached Caroline’s home, her heart started to beat faster than ever. A wave of excitement caught her spirits and she felt weak on her knees, and perspired more with much expectation.

Caroline made a comfortable cushion for Reema to sit on and watch the party. She does not want her to strain much and asked her to sit and enjoy. Though Reema wanted to participate in all the activities, she did not want to involve much as her mother insisted again and again that she should not stress herself much.

Reema kept on looking at the door for Vel to come. But he did not turn even after the cake was cut. Caroline understood Reema’s excitement to meet him and so kept on checking with him when he will be there at her home. Vel came to Caroline’s home when everyone was having their food. Reema took a glass of apple juice and told Caroline that she will have food along with her.

“Hi, many more happy returns of the day,” with his usual smile Vel greeted Caroline handing over her favorite teddy bear doll.

“Look, what present he had got for me.” Caroline showed it to Reema with a grinning smile.

Reema’s eyes met Vel’s. Without any doubt they exchanged so much that made Reema’s eyes filled with tears. Lovingly her eyes told him that she missed him very much.
After handing over the gift to Caroline, Vel’s eyes searched for Reema.

“She is there. Sitting near the window,” Caroline replied him.

“Thanks.” Vel with a broad smile walked toward Reema. Unaware of Vel coming toward her, Reema was busy drinking the apple juice.

“Hi, Reema, how are you? How is your health?” Vel enquired her.

Unexpectedly he sounded so near to her which made her feel startled.

“Oh, my god, you scared me!” Reema’s replied nervously.

“Sorry, if I have scared you. How are you?” Vel asked her again.

“I am good. I am now recovering.” Reema replied him.

“We are meeting after a long time. Is it not?” Vel questioned her with a smile.

“Yes, so many things have happened in my life. What to do?” Reema replied with a sigh.

“Don’t worry things will be good for you.” Vel took her right hand within his. His grip tightened as he pressed her hand to assure comfort.

“I missed you.” Reema broke down and tears started to flow down her cheeks.

“Cool, cool.” Vel pacified her. “Let us move outside and talk.” He got up and walked to the backyard.

“Where are you going? Come and join us.” Vel’s friends called him loudly.

“Carry on, I will have it later.” Without waiting for their reply, he walked to the backyard.

“Wait, wait.” Caroline called him. “Don’t take her into the dark. If anything happens to her, I could not answer her mom.” Caroline warned him.

“Ok, ok.” Vel was slightly disappointed. Looking at the changing expression on his face, Caroline changed the subject.

“Your favorite soup is here. Why don’t you both have it together? You can sit there in the sofa and talk while having it.” Caroline comforted him with this answer.

“Good.” Vel walked to the sofa and sat near Reema.

Once again Vel took her hand in his and held it tightly for a while. Reema’s eyes brightened up immediately and she accepted his love whole heartedly.

Reema moved near Vel and sat closely to him. She tightened her grip on his hand and looked at him for a while. Reema told him how the doctor has not allowed her to use the mobile phone for a while and she was not allowed to use the computer also. Without communication, she was totally cut from the world. Reema had to learn to live a restricted life and live secluded only with her books.

“Do you love me still?” Reema questioned him again accompanied by tears.

“Yes. You need to believe it first.” Vel answered her back.

“Can you now feel the warmth of my heart?” Vel questioned her again.

“Warmth of your heart,” Reema looked at him. She could not understand his question.

“Can you feel my heart in your hands?” Vel asked her again.

“Yes, I can feel it on my feet also.” Reema slowly moved her feet away from Vel.

“Is this your way of expressing your love?” Reema blushed and moved away from him. She took her hand bag and kept in between them.

“You stay there where you are. No need to come and cuddle near me, I am not feeling cold.” Reema laughed at him.

“Hi, here is something delicious to start with.” Caroline came to them carrying a huge tray with two bowls.

Reema could not restrict from laughing when she found what Caroline brought were bowls of soup.

“Caroline, is it so delicious. The flavor is so good.” Reema teased Caroline.

“Yes, now it will be like that only. Even if I give you warm water, you will