The Chosen One

Chapter 37 - #Ashaangi

"Sivaangi, this is my PRO Ramya, she is here to guide us on how to tackle media repercussions and how to announce our marriage to the public" Ashwin said introducing the woman to Sivaangi.

"Hi Sivaangi, big fan of your songs, still my spotify list is loaded with yours, happy to know that you are back" said Ramya gushing like a teenager clearly showing that she is a fan.

"Thank you Ramya for your kind words, I am just back into the country, I haven't decided about entering the entertainment industry" Sivaangi replied with a warm smile

"It is ok, we will wait, baby steps!!" Ramya replied with the same warmth, making Sivaangi comfortable.

"Okay Ramya, ippo un idea enna adha sollu" asked Ashwin showing her the sofa to sit.

"We can handle this two ways Ashwin, but either ways we should be ready to face some back lash, I will tell you my ideas, both of you can discuss and let me know which one you want to go with, before that I have few questions" said Ramya sitting down.

"Go ahead!" Ashwin replied

"How big is the wedding going to be? small or big" Ramya asked

"Normal... small... " came both Ashwin and Sivaangi's voice

Ashwin looked at Sivaangi

"Yen ma? " he asked with concern

"I don't have much relatives Ashwin, lost touch with most of my friends in Chennai in the past three years, so enga side la irundhu I don't think much invitees" replied Sivaangi

Ramya looked at Ashwin.

"Okay, lets keep it small" Ashwin said with little disappointment evident in his voice.

"Okay, about your kids, are you planning to keep them private or just let them be casually known to media and public" Ramya asked again

"Either is fine... private.. " again both of their voices overlapped, where Sivaangi said private to the shock of Ashwin.

"Okay, you guys need to discuss these, so that I will know how to handle it best" said Ramya

"Now, to the main concern, regarding your relationship, I have two ideas" she paused

"One, your relationship even though never made public was never a secret, every one knew that there was something brewing between you both, there were some speculations when you both stopped appearing in public but nothing that blew out of proportion, so you can let it gradually seep in into the public, not exactly making any formal announcements, just start making public appearances, and when asked, just reply casually like you guys are married, not letting anyone know exactly when the marriage happened. "  she added

"The pros of this idea is quite straight forward, no one will doubt this because Ashwin is quite a private person, no awkward questions will raise regarding the kids, the con mainly is even though it is not an outright lie, it wouldn't be truth either and in case truth gets out, the damage will be far worse and also if you are not keeping the kids private, either they might end up spilling something out or we might have to teach them to lie, as you know media is vulture, there is no low that they wouldn't stoop to degrade a person especially when they are jealous of their success" She finished looking at them for their opinion.

Sivaangi just stayed silent her face clearly showing that she is thinking.

"What is the second idea? " Ashwin asked

"Setting a trend, leading by example, normalizing break ups and patch ups, standing up for what is right, removing the awkwardness behind pre marital sex, showing to the world and to your kids, never to be ashamed of doing the right thing and breaking the stereotype and proving that there is nothing wrong in getting married in front of the kids, regardless of whether it is theirs or either ones from another marriage or relationship" she said with confidence.