Love in inverted schedule

Ram and Ayyira have been married for nearly a year, and in just 10 days, they'll celebrate their first anniversary. They both work in the software industry, but their work schedules are quite different. Ram's work hours follow the usual 9-5 routine, while Ayyira's shift begins at 9, but during a different part of the day.

In the beginning, they faced challenges in finding a common time to spend quality moments together. However, it didn't take them long to discover the beauty of love within their inverted schedules. They did have their fair share of arguments and disagreements, watching the newly released movie on matinee or evening show, and going out for lunch or dinner, but the remarkable aspect of their relationship was that they always resolved these issues before bedtime. Netflix and chill, Swiggy and bill.

Occasionally, Ayyira had the opportunity to work from home. Before she logged in, Ram would sit beside her, sharing the events of his day. In return, she would recount her own experiences from the previous day. Sometimes, Ram couldn't help but yawn when she spoke, and when he eventually drifted off to sleep, she would text him with endearing messages like "cutiee." When he inquired about these texts the next morning, she would playfully reply, "Forget about it."

On their first anniversary, Ram had planned an entire day of surprises, he still remembers the day when she gave him the main character vibes when they were on their first date and he aspired to treat her with the same enthusiasm for the rest of their lives.

Like any ordinary day, Ram finished his morning gym routine and had a breakfast of peanut butter and bread. Ayyira and Ram each had their own distinct food preferences and they respected each other's space. But whenever Ayyira saw him eating his bread with a somewhat disgruntled expression, she couldn't help but burst into laughter, and playfully refer to him as a "poor soul."

Ram prepared brunch for Ayyira and packed his lunch, intending to return home from the office by the afternoon so he could spend the remaining day with his beloved once she woke up. As he approached the bedroom door, he took cautious steps to steal a glimpse of Ayyira before leaving for work.

He stood there for a while, just watching her and thought of all the moments since they met. Meeting with her is a coincidence, it was an Arranged marriage setting. Becoming friends with her was a conscious choice. They had spent days chatting and countless hours exploring each other's worlds but falling in love with her was beyond his control.

He moved close to her and saw her still lost in the realm of dreams. When the soft morning light caressed her, he gently moved that loose strand of hair behind her ear and felt the warmth of her skin beneath his fingertips. He carefully brought the blanket up to cover her, making sure she was cozy and comfy. He watched as she breathed deeply, falling into a peaceful sleep.