OS Number 17 - Inspired by Othaiyadi Pathayila

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It was evening and Vetri was working on his field. He decides to take a break to have tea at the usual tea stall nearby. Vetri gets out of the field when he sees Malar walking towards him from a distance.


Othaiyadi pathayila thaavi oduren (I hop along the narrow streets)

Athai peththa poonguyila thedi vaaduren (I crave for you, my sweetheart)

Santhana malai alluthu aala vaasam yeruthae (Scent of this woman makes me swoon)

En kili mela sangili pola sera thonuthae (I wish to be with you just like the jewellery you wear)

Sakkarai aala sokkuthu aala (You are just like sugar which makes me swoon)

Maalai maatha maaman varattumma (Shall we unite?)

Kanmaniyae (Oh my love)


Vetri was surprised to see Malar. Malar rarely came to the field and even if she did, it was usually to pass him lunch. What was even more surprising was that Malar was wearing a salwar suit, just like she wore before marriage. Vetri walks towards Malar.


Vetri: What brings you here Malar?

Malar: Why? Am i not supposed to come here?

Vetri: Not like that. You rarely come this side. That is why I asked.


Malar has a smile on her face.


Malar: I am here because i feel like taking a shower.

Vetri: What?

Malar: Will you please help to run the water in the pump set? Or must I do that myself?


Vetri smiles.


Vetri: Must you even ask? I would do anything for you. Come, let's go to the pump set.


Vazhiyila pootha saamanthi neeyae (Tender as a half-bloomed marigold)

Vizhiyila serntha poongothu neeyae (To my adoring eyes, you are a flower garland)

Adiyae adiyae poongodiyae (Look at me, you fragment blossom)

Kavalai marakkum thaai madiyae(You give me comfort just like lying on my mother's lap)

Azhagae azhagae pen azhagae (You are the prettiest of all)

Tharaiyil nadakkum therazhagae (When you walk, you are as beautiful as a decked up chariot)

Nizhalattam pinnala naan odi vanthaenae (I follow you like a shadow)

Oru vaati enna paaraen maa (Look at me just once)


Malar walks in front of Vetri while talking. Vetri follows her while admiring her beauty. Malar had tied her hair up in a ponytail and with every step, her hair was bouncing. Malar kept turning back after a few steps to make sure Vetri was following behind. Each time she turned, Vetri was captivated with her smile. Her smile had so much of purity and warmth.


Othaiyadi pathayila thaavi oduren (I hop along the narrow streets)

Athai peththa poonguyila thedi vaaduren (I crave for you, my sweetheart)


Malar's eyes shined just like a child who was excited. He knew that Malar was genuinely happy and that made Vetri happy.


Palamurai neeyum paarkaama pona (I am invisible to your eyes)

Irumbukku mela thuruvena aana (Like rust on iron, my longing grows with time)

Usura unakkae nendhu vitten (I will give up my life for you, my love)

Irunthum nerunga bayanthu kitten (IAnd yet, I am scared to make the move)

Uyirae uyirae en uyirae haan (My heart, my life, my universe)

Ulagam neethan vaa uyire (You are my everything, please be mine)

Manasellam kannadi odikatha panthadi (My heart is as fragile as glass, please don't play any games)

Vathaikatha kannae kanmaniyae (Don't kill me with your ignorance)


Once they reached the pump set, Vetri goes to the mortar room and switches on the pump. He then comes out to see Malar still standing.


Vetri: What happened?


Malar shakes her head to signal nothing and extends her hand. Vetri holds her and helps her get into the tank. Then, he turns to leave when Malar calls out to him.


Malar: Mama


Vetri turns and Malar splashes water at him. Vetri smiles.


Vetri: What are you doing Malar?

Malar: I should be the one asking you. What are you doing?

Vetri: I'm going to the side to wait for you. You take your time and have fun.


Othaiyadi pathayila thaavi oduren (I hop along the narrow streets)

Athai peththa poonguyila thedi vaaduren (I crave for you, my sweetheart)


Malar: Oh! So you are leaving me alone?

Vetri: Don't worry. No one will come.


Hey, nenjula veesum kanmani vaasam kaatu senbagamae (Scent of this woman wafts in my heart; my wild rosebud)

Sangathi pesum kangalum koosum (Sight of this woman blinds my eyes)

Kaadhal santhanamae (My dazzling diamond)

Paravai pola paranthu poga (I want to fly like a bird!)

Kuda sernthu neeyum varuviya (Will you come fly with me?)

Kanmaniyae ae vaa konjidavae ae (My love! My dearest!)


Malar: Mama, I know no one will come here. That is why i came here.


Vetri who is confused looks at her.


Malar: I came here to spend time with you but you seem to like the mortar room more than me.


Malar puts up a sad face while Vetri laughs at her antics.


Vetri: Okay fine. I'll sit right here.


Malar has a huge smile on her face.


Malar: Love you Mama!

Vetri: Love you too!


Vetri watches Malar play with the water with a big smile. His Malar was always a child at heart.

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