Adithi was getting ready early in the morning, and her mom was surprised to see her.
Adithi's Mom: How come the sun rose from the other side today?
Adithi: Mom...
Her mom laughed and made her breakfast. After finishing it—
Adithi: Okay, Mom, bye!
She went to the college and saw Agastya standing near the gate. He saw her and waved. They waved at each other.
Adithi: Come, let's go inside.
Agastya: I've been waiting for you all this time and you didn't even ask me, "Have you had breakfast?"... See this friendship…
Agastya was teasing Adithi.
Adithi: I know you haven't had breakfast and came early. So, I brought your favorite dosa in a box.
She took the box out.
Agastya: How do you know that's my favorite?
Adithi: I have my ways.
She smiled wholeheartedly.
Agastya: Are you stalking me?
They both laughed.
Agastya: You're looking good today.
Adithi: Ohhh… not as good as your girl.
Adithi teased him back.
Agastya: Okay, tell me now. How do I convince her?
Adithi: I have a plan.
Agastya suddenly held his ear like a kid. She was shocked and smiled, then leaned in and explained the plan in his ear.
Agastya: Wow… such a good plan. Do you think it'll work?
Adithi: I think so.
They were laughing and chatting. Suddenly, Agastya saw Vrinda walking behind Adithi.
Agastya (in his mind): It's… it's Vrinda… Why? Why is she here?
Agastya didn't say anything to Adithi and continued talking.
Then Siddh joined them. Agastya and Siddh were chatting, while Adithi stood listening.
After some time, Agastya turned to Adithi and realized she wasn't there. Both were shocked. They tried calling her, but her phone was unreachable.
Siddh tried to call others, but—
Agastya: Siddh… Let's not panic everyone. Let's search and then go to her house.
They searched around and found her scooty in the parking lot. Then they went to her home.
They knocked on the door, but it was open. Slowly, they stepped inside.
Agastya: Aunty… Aunty… Are you there?
There was no response. They walked in further and heard someone crying.
Following the sound, they found Adithi crying in a corner.
They rushed to her.
Agastya (holding her hands): Adithi… Adithi… look at me! Look at me.
Adithi looked up. Her eyes were red and filled with tears.
Agastya: What happened?
Adithi: What happened is that… (deep breath) There was a senior from my school days, and he's also a senior in this college. He used to rag me a lot. Today, when we were talking, he saw us and came from behind… and… and (crying) touched me at my back… again.
Adithi: I know you both might think it's a small matter… but it was a bad touch, and it made me feel very uncomfortable…
Agastya: But your reaction… it feels like there's something more. Do you have a past connected to this?
Adithi (wiping her nose): When I was a child… my neighbor uncle used to touch me with bad intentions… I felt so uncomfortable, but I couldn't express how I felt… It created a trauma.
So when this guy touched me… I felt that same fear again. (A tear rolled down her right eye.)
Agastya felt terrible. Both he and Siddh hugged her and consoled her.
Agastya: Do you have his number?
Adithi: Yes.
Agastya: Call him and ask him to meet you in the park at 10 AM tomorrow.
Adithi: Why?
Agastya: Just call. I have a plan.
Adithi: Okay…
They all left for home.
Next morning, in the park—
Siddh, Agastya, and Adithi were waiting.
Adithi: What's the plan?
Agastya: You see that man trimming plants over there?
Adithi: Yes.
Agastya: He's not a worker. He's an SSP—Superintendent of Police.
Adithi (shocked): What?
Siddh: See that man selling soda? He's a constable.
Agastya: That woman watering the plants? Also a constable.
Adithi: And the man jogging?
Agastya: He's an SI—Sub-Inspector. All of them are part of an undercover operation.
If your senior touches you—just once—they'll arrest him immediately.
They heard a bike. It was her senior.
Agastya and Siddh:
Agastya & Siddh: All the best!
They left quickly.
Adithi (shouting): Hey! Don't leave me!
But they didn't stop. They watched from a distance.
Senior (approaching): Hey… You said, "If you're a man, come meet me." So I came. What do you want to say? Say it! SAY IT!
He came closer. Adithi stepped back, glancing at Agastya.
Senior: What are you looking at? Look at me and speak!
Adithi stopped. She closed her eyes… then opened them with anger.
Adithi (loudly): What! If I don't speak, does that mean you can scare me?
If you have any guts, touch me!
(She showed her arm to him.)
Senior (shaken): What's going on… (murmuring)
Adithi (stepping forward): Come on! Touch me!
Senior (moving back): This seems like a trap...
He ran to his bike and sped off.
Agastya and Siddh returned.
Adithi (laughing): You guys saw that, right? I made him run away! I'm so happy… (beaming)
Agastya: This smile is different, right, Siddh?
Siddh: Yes… for the first time, she's smiling from the heart.
Adithi: I'll go thank the officers!
Agastya (stopping her): They're not officers… they're just workers here. I made up the story to give you confidence. That's all.
Adithi was shocked. She hugged Agastya tightly.
Adithi (teary-eyed and smiling): Thank you… Thank you so much… You took my fear away. Thank you…
Agastya smiled and gently patted her back.