Kalyana Maalai 2

Chapter 18

As Kathir escorted Mullai to the car, a cloak of somber silence enveloped them, each lost in their own thoughts. With a quiet reverence, Kathir opened the car door for Mullai, a silent gesture that spoke volumes of his lingering emotions.

As they embarked on the journey back to the guest house, the atmosphere within the car was palpably charged with unspoken tension. Mullai's mind wandered back to the poignant moment they shared on the terrace balcony - an intimate encounter that had left an indelible mark on both their hearts.

Meanwhile, Kathir's thoughts echoed with the resounding revelation he had recently grappled with - the realization that he harbored an unspoken desire for Mullai to be a permanent fixture in his life. The weight of this newfound truth bore down upon him, casting a shadow over their otherwise tranquil journey.

As they neared the gates of the guest house, Kathir's hands deftly guided the car into a parking spot, bringing their journey to a halt. Mullai broke the silence, her voice cutting through the quietude like a gentle breeze.

M - Saavi kudunga..

She inquired, her words carrying a subtle undercurrent of vulnerability and uncertainty.

With a subtle jingle, Kathir retrieved the keys from his pocket and extended them towards Mullai. As she accepted the keys, a fleeting exchange of glances conveyed a myriad of emotions, each lingering in the air like an echo of unspoken words.

While Kathir engaged in conversation with the security personnel, Mullai embarked on the ritual of unlocking the door. The click of the lock echoed through the empty hallway, punctuating the silence that enveloped the dimly lit foyer.

With cautious steps, Mullai ventured further into the house, her movements accompanied by the soft shuffle of her footsteps against the polished floor. She cast a fleeting glance over her shoulder, a subtle acknowledgment of Kathir's absence lingering in the air like a silent reverie.

As she ascended the staircase, the soft glow of the lights cast elongated shadows across the walls, painting the surroundings in a gentle hue. Yet, just as Mullai began to acclimate herself to the familiar embrace of the light, an abrupt darkness enveloped the space, plunging her into a realm of uncertainty and fear.

A primal instinct stirred within Mullai, an aversion to the enveloping darkness that gnawed at the edges of her consciousness. Her heart quickened its pace, a rhythmic drumbeat echoing the cadence of her mounting apprehension.

With a sudden surge of panic, Mullai's voice pierced the silence, a desperate cry born of fear and uncertainty. Her scream reverberated through the empty expanse of the house, a haunting echo of her inner turmoil.

Outside, Kathir's ears caught the faint echo of Mullai's cry, a jarring disruption in the otherwise tranquil night. Without a moment's hesitation, he abandoned his conversation and raced towards the source of the commotion, a sense of urgency propelling him forward.

K - Mullai..Mullai..aiyo current poiducha..Mullai enga irukka??

Kathir's voice rang out, a fervent plea echoing through the darkness as he navigated the labyrinthine corridors in search of his elusive companion.

As Kathir's frantic calls reverberated through the dimly lit corridors, a palpable sense of urgency gripped the air, mingling with the oppressive darkness that shrouded the surroundings like a suffocating cloak. The security personnel, their silhouettes barely discernible in the dim light, darted through the labyrinthine halls in a desperate bid to locate Mullai.

K - Generator yen on aagala..adha poi paarunga modhalla..ippo enakku current vandaganum..NOW! GO..

With a terse command, Kathir implored the security team to activate the generators, their urgent footsteps echoing through the empty expanse of the house.