Thulir's POV
I locked the house and walked towards the car. Malar and Alar were already inside and waved at me through the window. I smiled back at them and approached. Just then, he finished loading the luggage into the back, closed the trunk, and came forward.
I'm not sure why, but he seemed more lively and appealing today. Despite wearing casual attire, there was something distinct about him. Perhaps this perception is influenced by the fact that I am in my ovulation period...
Dismissing those thoughts, I took my place in the passenger seat while he occupied the driver's seat. We could have opted for a flight or train, but my daughters, or rather he, enjoys long drives. Halfway through, the girls usually fall asleep, and the benefit of traveling at night is that they don't wake up midway, nor do we need to stop for meals. It's a seven-hour journey, and they'll wake up in our room at Revathi Illam tomorrow morning. Since Agathiyan has seldom joined us on these trips since we moved to Salem two years ago, I welcome this mode of travel with him. He drives through the night, and I find myself simply watching him, filled with admiration. We keep silent so as not to wake our daughters, with only a soft melody playing in the background, which I find comforting. It's the silence between us that I cherish. Yet again, as I was lost in my gaze, I was jolted back to reality by the screams of my beloved daughters.
"Ammaaaaa Seat belt uhhhh.....ammaaaa"
I tilted my head back to see the duo already seated comfortably, their seat belts fastened perfectly, sitting there like well-behaved girls, which was suspicious. I narrowed my eyes at them before I could inquire, I felt his hot breath on my neck. My breath hitched at the sensation. I tilted my head and our eyes met; it spoke volumes. My lips went dry seeing the movement of his Adam's apple. I gulped, and my lips parted slightly as he leaned in closer. I closed my eyes, pressing my back to the seat....
I understand he was merely assisting with the seat belt, but it felt different because he was so cautious to avoid any contact with me. That's what's driving me insane at the moment... Agathiyaa.....
I let out the breath I was holding when he retreated and I felt disappointed to that he didn't do anything.......I don't know exactly what I want him to do.......I couldn't resist his closeness and want to hide from his gaze also I can't accept him moving away and torturing me with his intense gaze alone......He is doing everything without actually doing it......
I know I am confusing you because I myself confused due to my dear husband's strange behavior mainly after that conversation and surely not even in my wild dreams I imagined he would behave like this....
I mean he supposed to try harder to pacify me or should have outraged over me and see what he is doing.....I don't know what to say.......
I sighed and gazed at the road... We had just reached the NH road when he halted the car in front of a tea shop cum bakery....he got down and walked towards the shop.....I rolled my eyes and tilted my head back and saw my not so innocent daughters smiling at me sheepishly......\
So, this was their secret conversation all along, and here I was, expecting some grand plan. I definitely lack the energy for banter, especially knowing that a visit to Revathi Illam will leave me voiceless from minding both the kids and the elders. I need to conserve my energy for that ordeal, so I choose not to squander it now. Shaking my head, I gazed out the window and saw him returning with a bag, which I'm certain contains ice cream and chocolates....
Hmmm let the trio have their fun Thulir You sleep....I said to myself
Agathiyan climbed into the car and handed the bag to the delighted devils who accompanied him, planting kisses on his cheeks as a playful bribe. I sighed, ready to close my eyes and lean back against the headrest, I heard him calling me...
