Essence Of Life

Chapter 11

Hey everyone, sorry for the delayed update. Had a lot going on. Nemo isn't back home yet but we received a hint. I haven't been able to find the house yet. I am strongly believing he will be back home soon. Please do keep Nemo and I in your prayers 🙏
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Lakshmi Raghavendra smiled grimly as she sat next to Usha and ThiagaRajan. The elderly man was staring at the triplets who were engrossed in painting lessons with Dhira. Lakshmi sighed and cleared her throat, swiftly bringing Usha and ThiagaRajan's attention back to her. The corner of her eyes crinkled as Illkaiya brought out a tray of drinks with a beautiful smile adorning her lips. Usha's eyes lit up while ThiagaRajan beamed. Illkaiya grinned sweetly before serving the drinks and then taking a seat next to Lakshmi.

" Yenna samanthi,tidirnu vanturukinga?" Lakshmi asked with a cautious smile. Usha's eyes dimmed slightly while ThiagaRajan mouth turned into a frown. The elder man cleared his throat slightly before placing the fragile China cup and saucer on the glass table.

" Saanvika inge vanthu rendu masam ke mele aguthu...I don't think it's proper for her to stay here when she has no proper relationship with anyone here...Sighs yeneke ninge pesame avala yenge kude anupirathu thaan better nu thonuthu...This way Anirudh ke yentha problem varathu," Usha said. Her voice trembling slightly as she placed her hands on her husband's lap.

Dhira furrowed her eyebrows as she eavesdropped from her position while Lakshmi's eyes bulged out. Illakiya bite the corner on her lower lips as she wringed her hands together.

" Amma solrathu correct thaan attai...Rini vere yen Anirudh calls answer panna matikiran nu orey kavalai la irruka...Saanvi inge illana namma avana convince panni Rini kude marriage panni vechirulam," Illkaiya said in a sweet voice as she placed her hand on Lakshmi's lap.

" ThiagaRajan?" Ravi Raghavendra called out joyously as he walked into the hall. The triplets squealed and got up before rushing towards Saanvika who was walking slightly behind Ravi. Dhira smiled sweetly watching Saanvika hugging her children while Rishikesh grinned widely standing a feet away from her. The man pouted and teased the triplets who rolled their eyes and giggled before hugging their newest and coolest uncle. Saanvika's smile turned stiff as she turn her face towards the direction of ThiagaRajan and Usha. She gave a jerky nod to ThiagaRajan who nod back as he eyed her outfit.

Ravi Raghavendra cleared his throat and gave the man a stiff smile.

" Saanvika is working with us at the office." Ravi said.

Usha gasped and turned to Illakiya who gave a jerky node.

" Mappilai yepidi OK sonaru!?" Usha gasped in shock. Saanvika sighed softly and shook her head as Usha looked at her sharply.

" Unga mappilai yethuku OK solanum ?" Saanvika asked as she tucked her fringe behind her ears.

" Ivalo nadantum kolupu koraila le unake... Rombe adatha...Ani mappilai ippe yetho anthe children's kaga una sethurukalam but avaruku life irruke...Nadantu nyabagam irruke le," Usha rebuked Saanvika who inhaled her breath sharply. Dhira bite her lower lips and glanced at Rishikesh who nod his head. The young couple then quickly nudge  the triplets to the maid who nod and brought the kids to the kitchen.

" Yen nyabagam ille...Unga mappilai vanthu yene kalyanam panikiren ketathum nyabagam irruke...Unga Ani mappilai vanthu katna thalli prank nu sonathom nyabagam irruke attai... Ninge chitti chitapa kitte yenne veetukule sekakudathu sonathum nyabagam irruke...Periappa kitte yeneke 5% share rombhe atigam nu sonathum nyabagam irruke," Saanvika said as she stared at Usha straight in the eyes, clenching her fist tightly.