Mullai had grown accustomed to the routine of being a homemaker. Despite her initial reluctance, Pandian had arranged for a servant lady to assist her with the household chores.
In the midst of this, Mullai found solace in keeping herself occupied. Experimenting with new dishes sourced from YouTube, rearranging household articles, playing with the kids next door, and indulging in movies became her routine. However, the connection between her and Kathir seemed strained. He seldom engaged in conversation with her.
Her nights were spent on the veranda, rising early to place tea at Kathir's table before he woke, packing his lunch, and organizing dinner. Yet, Kathir never uttered a goodbye or a simple thanks.
A month passed over.
Mullai was listening to a pop music being played while she cleaned the dining table.
The door knocked..
Mullai removed her earphones and turned around with a curious knot sitting between her creased eyebrows.
"Yaar bell adikira , eppomae ivaru late ah dhana varuvaru.."she thought to herself as took soft step to the door and peeped through the door lens.
She found Kathir tapping his foot impatiently.
"Yenna innaiku seekiram vandirukaru.."she though and opened the door gently.
Kathir entered inside with his friend Ramesh.
"Idhu yen friend Ramesh..."Kathir said plainly to Mullai.
"Vanga.."Mullai folded her hands.
"Vanakam sister , neenga dhana Mullai.."Ramesh said.
"Ama naan dhan.."Mullai said smiling politely.
"Rombha sandhosham ungala pathadula...."Ramesh said.
"Edhavadhu sapudringala tea coffee.."Mullai asked the usual dialogues.
"Ayyo edhum venam sister paravalla.."he said.
"Ada irrukatum nga neenga kandippa saptutu dhan ponum abaroda friend nu vera solringa..."Mullai said
After repeated compulsion from Mullai Ramesh agreed to eat.
Kathir went up to the veranda to attend a phone call...
"Kathir kudutuvechavan sister...yennama neenga samaikiringa.." Ramesh praised Mullai.
"Thanks.."Mullai said smiling. It felt as though it was being decades after getting praised.
"Adhum unga sambar irrukae pha..! Vera level nga.."he said hoing overboard with his praises.
Mullai stuck her head up like lighting.
Sambar...!
When did she ever make sambar and served it to Ramesh. She obviously met him only now. And she had served only payasam to him. But how did Ramesh get to taste her sambar rice...?
Mullai remembers preparing sambar and packing it for Kathir's lunch a few days ago..
Did he..?
"Yennoda beet root poriyal taste pannirukingala..?"Mullai asked wantedly to double-check her doubts.
"Unga beet root poriyal dhan..sapturuken sister..yen pondatti kitta kudo sonnenae..ava kuda..."Ramesh stopped talking in center when he found Mullai's smile disappearing.
"Pochu...olari kottitomo.."he said to himself.
"Ahem, sister ennaku time achu naan kelmaburem veetla wife wait pannitu irrupa.."Ramesh and left.
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