Love Whispers, Kalai Selvi Arivalagan [great novels txt] 📗

of your day.” Vel hissed at him.

 

Vikram let out a loud laugh. While he stopped the bus at the signal, he turned around and looked at Ramya,

 

“Hi, you danced very well.” With these words he turned and started the bus. Ramya could not make out who spoke to her.

 

“Excuse me” Ramya called Vel.

 

“Did you ask me anything”? She questioned.

 

“No” answering her, Vel looked at Ramya. He turned dumb. The bright and beautiful face of Ramya swept his heart and he fell in love with her at first sight.

 

Friendly feathers

Vel wanted to present Ramya flowers.

 

The world will not be a beautiful place if it is without flowers. Flowers with their varied colors and perfume tell the human beings that the life is here to live and enjoy life as it is. Flowers have the power to make even a shabby place look as a place worth living. A flower can bring along with it cleanliness, beauty and peace of mind to the place.

 

According to wikipedia, a flower is a reproductive structure found in flowering plants. The four main parts of a flower are the calyx, corolla, stamen and pistil. The parts of a flower are arranged in a circular pattern called a whorl. Calyx is the outer whorl of sepals. Calyx is green in color and in some plants it looks like a petal. As a collective unit the sepals form a calyx, and the petals form the Corolla.

 

The corolla is the inner whorl of petals. The petals are thin, soft and colorful to attract insects for pollination. A whorl of stamens consists of a bunch of filaments. Each filament is topped by an anther, in which pollen is produced. The pollen contains the male gametes. The pistil is the female part of the flower. The pistil has the carpel, which is the female reproductive organ of a flower. The sticky tip of the pistil is called stigma and it receives the pollen grains.

 

The floral structure of every plant is different from the other. The main parts of a flower are described by their position and not by their function. It is surprising to note that all the flowers do not have all the four main parts of a flower. Some flowers lack some parts or sometimes they are modified for some specific function.

 

The floral formula is used by the botanists to represent the structure of a flower. Specific letters, symbols and numerals are used to describe the structure of a flower. Many flowers are used as symbols with specific meanings. Red roses are considered as symbols for love, beauty and passion. Daisies are considered as symbols for innocence. Lilies are considered as symbols for resurrection and life. Jasmine is also considered as a symbol for love. Orchids are symbols for perfection, and sunflowers are considered as a symbol for infatuation. In Hindu mythology, Lotus is considered as a symbol for fertility, purity and creation.

 

Red roses: One of the most common flowers to give in a relationship is red roses. These red roses are beautiful and so is their significance. Red roses symbolize love. You can also give your partner pink roses as they signify perfect happiness.

 Orchids: These are one of the most expensive flowers you can ever give to your partner in a relationship. The orchid is beautiful and natural and would resemble your lady loves' beauty as well. Giving your partner orchids mean that you love her and adore her beauty as well.

 Lilies: These humble flowers signify the mere purity and sweetness of your relationship. If you give your partner a bouquet of lilies, you mean that she is simply sweet in nature. 

Red Tulips: To declare your love for the woman you have a crush on, buy her a bouquet of red tulips. These red tulips symbolize 'declaration of love'.

 Peony: If a guy gives you a bouquet of peonies, then you may just have a good relationship and luck coming your way. Peonies symbolize a happy life and a 'happy marriage' if you are married. 

White Carnations: These beautiful flowers are the best you can give to your lady love on any occasion. The white carnations stand for pure love and innocence. These white carnations will define your true love for her.

Lilac: These fun and pretty flowers are loved by any girl, if you are in a new relationship. These flowers are the best to give to your partner. The lilac represents innocence. It is also the perfect flower for the 'honeymoon' stage of a relationship.

 Daisy: When it comes to loyalty, daisies are the right flower to give your partner in the relationship. The daisy stands for loyal love and your commitment to her.

 Forget me not: No matter what the name of the flower would mean, this flower is a must give in a relationship. The 'forget me not' means that you believe in true love and you will be faithful to your partner always.

 Hibiscus: The red hibiscus resembles delicate beauty. You can express the way you feel about her beauty through these flowers. 

Red Camellia: If you want to tell your lady love that she is the flame in your heart. What is stopping you? You can now say it by giving her a bunch of red camellia flowers. 

Daffodil: The daffodil is a precious flower that one can give to their partner in the relationship. The 'daffodil' means that she is the only one for you, for the rest of your life.

Honeysuckle: To seal the bond of love, give your lady love a lovely bunch of honeysuckle flowers. She will love it!

 Oleander: When the flower is given to your partner it resembles her beauty and grace. Give her a bouquet of these beautiful bright flowers and make her happy.

 Chrysanthemum: This flower speaks a lot when it comes to a relationship. If you are stuck in a dilemma and do not know how to confess your love, do it with these flowers. Chrysanthemum flowers tell you that your Love is reciprocated. Source: http://www.teluguone.com/vanitha/content/flowers-for-your-love-944-22928.html

 

The morning busy hours didn’t allow him to think about anything. Every day when he boarded the bus, he always wanted to have a glimpse of Ramya at least once. They rarely see each other. Once in a week she hopped into the bus he was in or he happened to be in the bus which she traveled. Though hours of duty didn’t coincide with their timings, still he yearned to see her at least once in a day. But time played the game. Something are other happened at office, either she stayed back or she left the office early. Though Vel didn’t see her on a particular day, she filled his thoughts and he hopefully expected to see her the next day.

 

Every day he bought a rose for her; but never got the chance to give her.

 

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Little Monu peeped out of the hole in that huge banyan tree. It has been drizzling from the morning. The mama bird left early when the streaks of dawn started to arise in the horizon. Before leaving she asked the little parrot and her siblings not to come out of their nest. While the rest of the brood kept to their corner relishing comfort of being safe, Monu peeped outside. Its young beaks stiffened in the cold breeze and the young feathers did not protect it from the chillness.

 

Usually the mother parrot brought more nuts so that they will not starve till the parent birds return. Little Monu wanted to try her luck on that day. She wanted to hop out and see how the world looked. Her curious young eyes watched everything with wonder. She slowly climbed out of the hole and perched on a near-by branch. The thick foliage protected her young feathers from the drizzle. She tapped on the bark of the tree and tested the strength of her beaks.

 

Slowly she walked till the end of the branch and returned safely to their nest. She kept on walking till her legs pained. Monu stretched her young feathers and flapped them slowly. Her mother has already told that her wings are not strong enough for flying and it may take another week.

 

Monu stretched her young wings and tried to fly from one branch to the other. She did not succeed in the initial attempts but flied successfully after awhile. The drizzle suddenly started into a downpour and the rain drops hit her like pellets with force. This dampened her young feathers and made her stumble down. Before she could realize what   happened to her, she fell down. The rain soaked her feathers and she struggled to get up from the muddy water that ran around the tree.

 

“Monu, Monu” her siblings continued to call her. Their feeble voice did not reach her ears and she looked around her. For the first time, her brains realized the dangers of the world. The distance from the ground to her nest looked longer.

Monu dragged her way through the muddy water. The drizzling rain blurred her eyes and she could not clearly see what moved before her. Suddenly someone lifted her from the mud. Two angry eyes of her mother stared at her.   Luck helped her out of danger on that day.   The mother parrot helped her stay safe from the rain. They moved into an abandoned nest at the bottom of a tree and stayed there till her feathers dried.

 

“Please don't take chances. Next time I may not be near to save you” her mother warned her the next day before she left home to bring them food. A week went off without any events. Monu never missed a chance to peep out of their nest and examined their surroundings. She would rush in if she listened to any sound that warned her safety.

 

The little parrots were all grown up. Their wings were stronger and they were ready to fly. The mother parrot helped them to collect food from the nearby places and they returned immediately without staying longer.

 

One weekend her siblings hopped together in a garden nearby picking up walnuts. Monu felt bored. She wanted to explore the sky and see the space beyond their living place.

 

“Mom, shall I fly till that fence and come back” Monu asked.

 

“Be safe. I saw some hawks flying in the morning sky” Her mother warned.

 

“Thanks, Mom. I will be safe.” The freedom thrilled her. Monu flapped her wings and started to fly high in the sky. In the fence, she saw red colored fruits. She landed in the middle of the heavily grown climber and started to eat heartful. Those fruits are their favorite. Next to walnuts, Monu loved to eat those fruits.

 

In the morning light, Monu watched a shadow that lingered for a while above her. A hawk. A shock went through her.   Her mom warned her about hawks and now she could see one right above her. Monu hid herself in the thick foliage of the climber. The shadow slowly moved away. Monu hurried through the remaining fruits. 

 

“I will come and eat tomorrow” Monu hopped out of the foliage and started to fly. Moving her wings fast, she hurried forward.

 

Half-way through before she reached their home tree, a shadow lingered once again above her.   Monu looked around. No birds were there. Flocks of birds seen eating on the ground,