Aditya pov
"Two years have passed. They still have no children, do they?"
"Is she having a problem? Is she incapable of bearing him a child?"
"I think she needs to take medical treatment for this illness"
"Strangely, this is becoming popular. Nowadays, These girls believe that having a kid will make them less attractive. I believe that's why she hasn't gotten pregnant"
I could hear the chatter about us coming from all those slanderous aunts. My Mini was occupied going to the stage with her friend, aka Anni. Keerthi's third trimester is just getting started. 7 months. The purpose of this valayakaapu event is to honor a girl's motherhood. When I turned around, the aunts who had been disparaging my wife were pretending to smile at me. "Saaptingla ellarum?" (Did everyone have lunch?) They gave me a delighted smile and nodded in response to my question. "Nalla irunthucha?" (Is the meal delicious?) They nodded their heads in agreement as I inquired. "Moi lam ezhuthitingala?" (You all brought the presents.) They nodded their heads when I asked.
"Apram yaar vaazhkaiya kedukrathukaaga inga nikringa? Veetuku kelamba vendiyathu thaana?" (So you're all here to ruin someone's life? Why do you not return home?) I watched as their emotions changed from joyous to dejected. "Why? Why are you not minding your own business? ethachum function ku pona anga yarayachum pudichu nonditey irukanum la!" (You should pull someone's leg and mess with their lives wherever you go! Am I Correct?)
I shrugged my shoulders and made a concerted effort to avoid yelling obscenities at them. "Then why she didn't conceive yet? Don't you guys need family as a support in your life?" One of her related aunts asked me the question while giving me a strange look. "You gave birth to two sons and two daughters right?" She nodded her head in agreement when I asked.
"So why didn't your kids look after you? Why did they not provide funds for you and your husband to care for? Why were you and uncle driven to live on such a little pension? Children are supposed to look after their parents, right? In your own words?" Her expression shifted when I asked. Her look shows me how hurt she is.
"Aunty, you see, a child is the result of love! It does not follow that children are the only ones who can make us happy! Nor my wife is crippled with any illness! It was my desire to have a child later and to spend more time with her. Therefore, pay attention to what you say" I clenched my jaw and left that spot! I absolutely loathe such offensive conversations. I don't usually insult others by taking advantage of their weaknesses. However, they forced me to today!
"Mama!" From the stage, I could hear my Mini signaling to me. "Family photo eduka va" (Come to take a family photo) she urged as I climbed the stairs to join her. She looks stunning today. Wearing a silk saree of a violet hue, with mallipoo (Jasmine) in her hair and a tiny bit of vermilion on her forehead... She looks great today in every way! "evlo neram Koopdren ?" (How often should I give you a call?) She gazed at me and inquired.
Those eyes! Like a dark hole, her black eyes pulled me into her life. I remember the day I was waiting for her in front of the hostel to take her to my house. Everything flashed before my eyes, including the times we spent together and the efforts she made to help me forget those unpleasant memories. She's my wife now! Yamini Aditya Kumar! Those creatures were fluttering inside my stomach. "Enna da apdi paakra?" (Why do you look at me that way?) I was beaming at her when she questioned. "I love you, wifey," I muttered, as she elbowed me and rested her head on my arm.
The event proceeded without any issues, and we found ourselves in her house, enjoying our evening tea together in the hall. As they talked about what had occurred at the celebration, there was a lot of fun and laughing in the home. We've got supper and then head down with our bags. Yamini had already taken a week off, so even though her mother urged us to stay for another day, we had to depart for Chennai. We said goodbye to them, got in the car, and drove off down the highway.
