Vicky - Meenakshi :
Two States

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Vicky is all set to marry his love Priya and Meenakshi is match made to Shivakumar by her parents.

How would it be if Vicky and Meenakshi crossed paths?🤔

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Main Characters:

V - Vicky
M - Meenakshi
P - Priya

Supporting characters:

Vicky's family:
V's dad
V's mom

Meenakshi's family:
M's dad
M's mom
Ve - Veni,Meenakshi's younger sister.

Priya's family:
P's dad
JK - Jalsa Kishore,Priya's uncle.

S - Shivakumar

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* There will be scenes and dialogues between Priya and Vicky to stay true to the original movie so Sweetamma hardcore fans,kindly bear with it or you may choose to skip those bits also.☺️

*This spin-off will be posted in several parts as it is super lengthy.😥

*Updates may not be regular.

Happy Reading! 😉

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Vicky united with Priya and everyone was happy for them.It was his dream to start his own gaming company with his friends.Maggie's dad was ready to give him the contract however after calling off his engagement with Maggie,his morality did not allow him to have any business dealings though he still maintained a cordial relationship with them.Putting his plans in the back burner,Vicky joined a company in Hyderabad.He didn't earn as much and the job was mundane for someone like him who loved taking risks however he was cool with it as nothing mattered to him more than Priya.

He and Priya used to keep in touch through video call and he would visit her during weekends.

P: Hi darling,what are you doing?

V: At work jaanu...a bit busy I'll speak to you later...

P: Ok...huh...uh...wait...wait..I hear a girl giggling in the background...who is that with you?

V: My colleague...

P: Colleague ah?How dare she laughs with you?Is she good looking?Show me her face!😡

Vicky showed her his colleague who had her back facing him and talking to someone.

V: Got your answer?

P: Huh...it was not for you ah...hihihihi...sorry darling...don't feel bad ok...

V: When will you change Priya?These things hurt me...

Priya was homely,loving and caring.Vicky loved everything about her except her overly possessive nature but being the cool guy,he handled her tantrums calmly because he loved her a lot and was hopeful that she would change.He looked forward to a blissful married life with her.

Vicky's parents and Priya's father  decided to get them married at the soonest and the auspicious date they got was in a month's time.Arrangements were going on in full swing for their wedding at his native which was also Priya's village.

Two weeks before the wedding,Vicky arrived with his parents.

One morning Vicky came out of the bathroom after shower with towel wrapped around his waist.He was wiping his hair when his phone rang.His lips curved to a smile seeing the name on the screen.

V: Muah..muah...😘

He heard her giggles.

V: You're laughing?Give me the same...

She looked around to see if anyone was coming and then discreetly passed her kisses to him.

V: Aahh...that's better jaanu...I feel so refreshed now!

P: Lol.You picked up in the first ring.You're up so soon??

V: See...I'm a good boy!I even had my bath!Going to get dressed...

P: Whoooo hooo you must be looking so sexy then...😍

V: Wanna see me?😉

P: No no there is still a week for marriage.Be patient till then after that...

V: After that??

P: After that..err...

V: ...show me everyday...isn't that what my jaanu wanted to say?😉

P: Uff...talking to you I'll forget my purpose.I called to tell you something.I need a favour from you.

V: Order me jaanu...I've taken this birth to serve you...🥰

Throwing his hairbrush in air he caught it and began styling his hair.

P: Enough flirting.My friend is coming from Delhi.It's her first time here so she doesn't know the place and all.I can't leave my house now as we're having some prayers for my mother.Can you pls pick her up from the railway station??

V: No.This I can't do.

P: Why?

V: I will fetch her,if she is beautiful you will doubt me,then I might have to walk fire to prove myself to you...it's not happening.You pls send someone else.

P: No one is there da...Kishore maama also has gone to town else I would have sent him.I promise I won't question you this time.Pls baby...

V: Fine.You said so.Text me the details.I'll fetch her.

P: Thanks darling.I love you...♥️

V: Love you too...♥️

Vicky got dressed and went down to the dining room.His parents were having breakfast.Picking an apple from the fruit basket,he bit into it.

V's mom: Come sit,I'll serve you.

V: No I don't want I am going out now.

V's dad: Where to ??

V: I have to check my suit with the tailor and also fetch Priya's friend from the station.

V's mom: What shirt are you wearing?Will anyone say you're the groom?Better change into something decent else Priya's friend might mistake you for a porter.

His parents laughed and he glared at them for the remarks.

V: Amma,Nanna...pls!This is a very expensive shirt and in trend you don't know the value.I love it so I'll wear it I don't care what others think or say about me.

He shrugged his shoulders and stepped out of his house.

V's dad: His choices of clothes.This is one quality of him not even Priya will be able to change.

V's mom: I agree.

When he was at the tailor,he received a text from Priya with train arrival time and platform but she forget to mention her friend's name and Vicky too didn't ask.He drove to the railway station.

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At the station,

Vicky,seated on a bench,sipped hot tea while waiting.He called Priya to get her friend's name but phone was ringing and there was no answer from her.The train arrived.

V: Hmm...I'll only have to use my brains and find out.

He got up,tossed the empty cup into the bin and made his way towards the compartments.

V: Priya's height is 5'5 so her friend also must be small sized and fragile like her says my genius brain.

He peeked into the windows looking at all young,unmarried girls(no wedding chain or sindoor)who were of Priya's height.One girl winked at him while another stared as if ready to hurl her chappal and fearing he would get thrashed he moved away mouthing a sorry.

Everyone got down but he did not spot any lady to match Priya's height or structure.Standing aside he drummed his fingers on his chin.

V: Train is correct,platform number is correct but not even one girl is up to my Priya's mark.Where could she have gone??Maybe she missed the train and would only come in the next??Or probably she already left ??What will I...

"Excuse me"

He heard a sweet and gentle voice from behind.

V mv: This must be Priya's friend.

Smiling,he turned and forwarded his palm.

V: Hello,myself Vicky...pleased to meet...

Thinking she would be Priya's height he positioned his eyes at chest level and what he saw was not a face but bossoms.He widened his eyes in excitement.

V mv: Wow!Cushions!Such big ones!...must be so comfortable!😃

He traced upwards to the swan alike neck and further up
he caught the beautiful face of Ms.Fraaaandddd huh...uh...mmm...I mean friend.

Aaaatttt Sweetamma!!!!😍😍🥰

Meenakshi stood before him.

He was surprised to see a woman who was so tall and immediately glanced at her feet to check if she was standing on a stool or heels but no she wore a flat pumps.

V mv: Huh..uh...must be Amitabh Bhachan's sister's daughter...

She caught him gaping at her and immediately picked her stole wrapping it around to cover her chest.He lowered his palm which was still at her chest level.

V: Sorry...

Feeling embarrassed,he looked away.

M: I need help with my luggage.I will give your bata.

V: Bata for me???😳

Vicky was irked that a beautiful girl mistook him for a porter.

He was about to snap at her when he recalled his mother's words.He looked himself up and down and realised he had worn a shirt in a hue of red similar to porters.

V: (mv:Huh..uh...no wonder she thought that way...never mind...)Hi,I am Vicky,Priya's fiancé.😊

He forwarded his palm and she shook it.

M: Oh I am so sorry Vicky.My bad.😅

V: It's ok cool...I'll help you with that anyway.No bata,free of charge.

M: Thank you but it's ok I can manage.

She hesitated to pass him the suitcase but he took it from her.

V: If you could manage,you wouldn't have called for a porter right?

M: Err...yeah...

They walked side by side with Vicky dragging her luggage.

M: How did you know I was Priya's friend?Have you seen me before?

V: No I haven't.It was a fluke.If you had not extended your hand I would have said sorry and escaped.😅

M: Oh...😄

They stepped out of the station,he went ahead of her while she called her mother to inform that she reached safely.

V mv: Huff...puff... what is she carrying inside rocks and boulders??So heavy it is...she has come for our wedding so must be a fancy store inside her luggage.Huff...puff...pity the petty fella who is going to marry her...he has to carry this all his life...huff puff...🤕

He struggled and with her help they managed to stuff the suitcase in the boot.She sat on the passenger seat behind like a lady don.He became her driver.She was enjoying the scenery of lush village sticking her head partially out of the window like an enthusiastic child.Vicky saw it from the mirror.

V: Is it your first time to a village??

M: No but I am coming here after 10 years.This village reminds me of my native.

V: Where is your native?

M: Karaikudi,Tamilnadu.Have you been there?

V:(mv: Oh she is a tamil ammayi.)Huh...uh...no...

M: It's also very scenic like this place.So fresh,green and vibrant.I love nature.

V: I agree.It is very peaceful and laidback here unlike the hustle in cities.There is also a Lord Rama temple here very famous blah blah blah...

Vicky the chatter box,took on the role of a tour guide and began yapping.She listened with interest and didn't speak much except uttering a wow or a super.They whizzed past a tender coconut stall and Meenakshi tapped his seat to stop the car.

V: What happened?

M: I want to drink tender coconut.

He drove back and they got down to drink tender coconut.He was studying her from head to toe while she was looking afar taking in the beautiful greenery.Vicky,the typical man,couldn't help but fantasize her.

V mv: This one is god's masterpiece!Her husband is one lucky chap.If it were me,even if bed breaks I wouldn't care!Whole night I would...

M: ...enjoy!☺️

V: 😳😳😥😥

That made him jump out of his skin.She passed him the coconut.

M: Enjoy!😊

V: Huh...uh...coconut juice you meant...hihihihi...cheers...😇

Though they stood beside each other they barely spoke.He tried to call Priya's home to tell that they were on their way but no one picked up.They finished and she took out her purse to pay the vendor but Vicky eyeballed him not to take from her and he paid.

V: You are our guest and we don't allow guests to pay.😁

M: Thank you.😊

Meenakshi saw a group of children playing on the other side of the road but they were in tattered and torn clothes.She asked Vicky to open the boot and reached for her suitcase.She took out some clothes,colouring kits and few packs of chocolates.

M: I'll be back.

She crossed the road.Vicky was watching her.

She called the kids who all stopped playing and ran to her seeing treats in her hands.She handed it over to each child.

V: Oho...so this is what is inside the portable fancy store...hmm...

They were so happy to receive gifts and they thanked her.She acknowledged them.

M: Sorry to keep you waiting.We can go now.

She got into the car.Vicky was at awe of her.

V: She has a kind heart and I was so bad just looking at her physical beauty.So wrong of me.

He chided himself mentally.The kids joyfully waved at her as she did the same.

V: Super andi!Priya and I have crossed this place many times and seen the same children playing around...2-3 times we have given money also but we never saw this happiness on their faces.What magic did you do?😃

M: Lol.. nothing like that.What would children do with money?They would drop it somewhere or some miscreant might snatch it from them.Rather if you give stuff they could use,they would benefit from it.Kids desire clothes to wear,good food or toys.Money is of no value to them.

V: Correct!You are right!I used to think giving money would make them happy but this never occured to me.Next time I'll keep some treats like this with me and if I come across kids as such I'll give them.

She smiled and he saw it from the mirror.They drove past a toddy shop and she saw men engaged in a physical brawl.Seeing that she got frightened and closed her eyes covering her ears with her hands.Vicky found it amusing.

V: Are you scared of fights??😄

She bobbed her head up and down.

M: From young I am scared of fights and violence.I would run away.😰

V: You look like a fighter yourself and you're so scared?You can easily bash them you know?

M: That's what everyone thinks because of my height and structure.They fear me and think I am strong enough to save myself but that isn't true.I am a normal girl like any other.A sound caused by a pebble tossed into water is enough to make me jump.😥

V: People and their judgements.Don't worry we are far away from that place.

She relaxed herself.Though her appearance was of a warrior who could take down ten men easily,her behaviour was the opposite.Very soft spoken,gentle,compassionate and feminine.She was a cut above the rest he thought.

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They reached Priya's house and she came out to receive her friend.

On seeing each other,they screamed in excitement like how besties do when they meet after a long time.

Vicky stuck his fingers in his ears to cancel out the noise.

V: Girls will be girls 😕🙄

They hugged.Meenakshi lifted Priya off the ground and swirled her around.

P: Hey bablimas!How are you?😃

M: I am fine ammulu!How are you pelli koothuru?You're glowing already!😃

Priya blushed as her friend continued teasing her.Vicky was surprised that she didn't lose her cool when her friend called her 'Ammulu.'

Priya's dad welcomed her.She touched his feet for blessings and
they exchanged pleasantries.

P's dad: Where are your parents ma?

M: When we were departing we got news that my grandmother fell ill so my parents and Veni have gone to Karaikudi.I came here.

V's dad: Oh no we'll pray for her speedy recovery.Priya,call her in...you're talking with her outside...

P: Oops I forgot...come da...

She held Meenakshi's hand and took her in.

P: I expected uncle,aunty and Veni as well but it's ok atleast you made it I'm happy.

M: Sorry Priya...but after marriage you both have to come to Karaikudi.It's my mother's orders.

P: Definitely.I will come just to have the *kandharappam atleast!

*An authentic chettinadu sweet dish.

Vicky turned to go but Priya's dad called him.

P's dad: Come in Vicky.You can have lunch and go.

V: Huh... it's ok Uncle I'll leave...you have guests you'll be busy so...

Priya called him to join them and he couldn't refuse anymore.Another reason was he wanted to devour the special spicy fried chicken prepared by Priya's cook.

They sat down to have lunch.Priya and her friend began yapping away oblivious that a 6 feet cut out was sitting there.However that did not bother him as he was focused on his leg piece.

P: Vicky,can you pls pass the bowl of chicken?

V: Chomp...chomp...

Priya felt embarrassed as he was attacking the chicken solely not keeping anything for Meenakshi.She was about to nudge him but Meenakshi stopped her.

M: It's ok Priya let him have.

V: Chomp...chomp...buurrrppp...

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After lunch,the trio settled in the hall,each having their own bowls of gulab jamun.Only the girls were talking and Vicky was silently having his jamuns.Meenakshi spoke in a low tone to Priya,

M: Ammulu,we are talking amongst ourselves poor thing your beau is feeling left out.You talk to him...we can talk later.

She got up to leave but was pulled back to her seat by Priya.

P: Where are you going??You sit.Vicky,are you feeling bored?

V: No Priya...why?

P: Since you are not engaging in our talks she feels so...

V: Nothing like that.You both are meeting after long so I did not want to interrupt.

P: Hmm...I know.You've met but not introduced to each other properly hence this awkwardness.Let me do the honours.Meenakshi,this is Vicky,video game developer by profession.Sports enthusiast.Volleyball is his favourite and then cricket.A foodie.The love of my life!

Vicky felt shy when praises were showered on him.

M: That's nice.You're multi-faceted.

V: Thank you...hihihi...

P: Vicky,she's Meenakshi,my friend and the only person whom I don't mind calling me Ammulu.We both studied medicine together.She is an eye surgeon working at a hospital in Delhi.Her interests are books,music and art.She can paint and play the piano.She has won so many awards also...

Meenakshi being the simple and humble girl,did not want to be praised.She held her friend's arm to stop her.

M: Enough Priya...

Vicky clapped.

V: Wow!Amazing!You called me multi-faceted but I think it is you.In my field I've come across many girls.Some are beautiful but lack brains,others are smart but average in looks.If there is both they are high-headed but first time in seeing someone who is beautiful,smart,talented and most of all humble.You have a bright future andi...keep it up!😃

M: Thank you.😊

V: I have a doubt.What is the meaning of your name?

M: It means 'one who has fish alike eyes'.

V: Nice name.I think your parents knew beforehand you would be an eye doctor hence they kept this name for you.Girl with fish alike eyes treats people with eye issues!

Priya and Meenakshi giggled.

V: If you don't feel offended,can I call you Ms.Fish?

M: Lol.No one has kept that nickname for me.It's fine.

V: Mmm...Ms.Fish,you are a tamil ammayi how is it you're speaking telugu so fluently?

He sipped water.

M: My besshhtttt fraannndddd coached me.☺️

She said bashfully.Vicky chocked on his water and coughed.Priya got up and patted his head.

P: Careful Vicky...

V: Huh..uh...yes...mmm...who's the petty fella I mean the great teacher?

P: Ohh she's just pulling your leg.We studied at Hyderabad medical college like that she learnt.

M: Besides I speak with Ammulu so haven't lost touch.

V: Very good.That's how you should be.Telugu is our land,telugu is our mother,telugu is our life,our breath.Never forget telugu.😎

He flexed his biceps to show his Telengana pride making both ladies laugh.

M: You have a good sense of humour...😆

V: I know...it's one of my many talents...hihihi...😎

Priya suggested to go for a drive and called Meenakshi to join them but she politely refused as to give privacy to the soon to be married couple.

They were discussing about their future and usual couple talks.Priya wantonly brought the topic of her friend.

P: So,how's my friend?

V: She seems to be a very nice girl.She's beautiful,smart and humble.Overall,she's a complete package.Lucky is the man who is going to marry her.

He said casually.

P: Hmm...Do you wish you were that guy?😉

He got pissed.

V: What?Are you out of your mind to ask me this?😠

P: You seem to be impressed by her so I asked...

V: I am only impressed by you.She's your friend who is here to attend our wedding that's all.Don't have any unwanted thoughts.Let's talk about us.

Getting that response from him,she felt at peace.It was his character to be casual with everyone and she knew Meenakshi was a decent girl as well nonetheless she could not tolerate him getting close to any girl and vice versa.

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Vicky dropped Priya at her house.

V: Bye Jaanu...

P: Bye Darling...

She went in.When he turned to go,his gaze fell on Meenakshi who was swinging on the swing.She looked so happy like a child talking to Julie(Priya's pet dog)who had settled on her lap.She looked up and saw Vicky.She smiled and waved a bye to him.He returned the same.

To be continued...