Chapter 7: A Song in the Woods!

When Poonguzhali stopped running and turned around a song was heard in the woods, “Ponnaar Meniyaane! Puli Thol araikasithu….”
Startled Poonguzhali realized that the voice belonged to Senthan Amuthan and laughed out aloud at her unfounded fears. She also forgot that her pursuer was coming from a different direction.
“Athaan! Is that you?”
“Yes. Poonguzhali!”
“Where are you? Come hither!”
“Here I am,” said Senthan Amuthan and came out of the woods to the clearing.
“You frightened me out of my wits!...