Mullaikaaga Kathirin Thedal

~ Becoming One ~

The much awaited day for the family and for both Kathir and Mullai finally arrived. Their wedding was so divine and simple just like them. Mullai had tears when Kathir tied the first knot and then looking into his eyes brought out a serene smile on her face. That tearful happy eyes of hers was a vision to hold onto for life. Kathir memorised each action of hers like writings on stone. He was not someone who believed in photographic memories. Mullai suddenly looked totally different in his eyes. She had that unique womanly beauty which only brides can have on their special day. It evoked a new feeling in him and he felt an attraction towards her which was pulling him like a magnet from the moment his eyes caught hold of her.

The whole family came back to PS house with the official new member who was already their favourite. There were a few rituals and Kathir-Mullai were so overwhelmingly happy to do it all together. They were quite used to each other in these few months so there was barely any awkwardness between them. They were welcoming this new change in their lives with an open heart and mind. They all had a gala time till it was evening. Then, the elders had decided to let Kathir-Mullai alone in Mullai's house for the night and they all, including Murugan and Parvathy would stay in PS house. The bigger room was occupied by Jeeva-Meena and the smaller storeroom converted bedroom by Dhanam-Moorthy. Nobody wanted a room issue to disrupt that beautiful day.

Kathir was as composed as he was from the beginning but Mullai at the mention of them staying alone in her house made her nervous. This feeling was new to her and suddenly she understood the new dimension of her relationship with Kathir. They are husband and wife now. Before she could think further, they were dropped in her house and in about half an hour, they were all alone. Being alone was not their first, but Kathir can feel the difference in Mullai from the moment they were left there. They had an early dinner so Kathir left to lock the gate and front door. Meanwhile, Mullai was in the kitchen to make him tea and herself coffee.

Kathir: Mulla...

Mullai dropped off the vessels she was holding when she heard him calling her name. That was not how he used to call her till then. The word may be the same but the tone had a great amount of adulation which had never been felt before. She was looking at him with an aww expression.

Kathir: Enna di aachu unaku... naanum apothula irundhu paakuren... oru maarkamave iruka... un per solli thaana koopten athuku pei aranja maari reaction kuduthutu ippa athuku suthama samandham illatha oru paarva paakura... enna aachu madam ku...

Mullai: Enga... ungaluku ivalo menmaiya laam pesa varuma nga... pera thaan koopteenga aana athuve avalo sandhoshatha tharuthu... neenga vera maari theriyureenga innaiku... na ithana naala paatha Kathir nejama illa indha Kathir nejama nu sandhegame varuthu...

Kathir: Seriya pochu po... ippa nee en pondati... innum unna adhatiye pesa mudiyuma... appidiyum pesuven aana ippa vera mood la iruken... rendu Kathirum nejam thaan... aana idhu unnoda Kathir... unnaku mattume sondhamana Kathir... seri nagaru... naane tea coffee poduren... nee enna ippadi vaaya polandhu paathutu ninna na namma thoonguna maari thaan...

Mullai: Athaane paathen... ennada namma aalu thirundhitaru pola nu... thoonganumaam la... kalyanam aana modhal naal oru purushan pondati kitta solra vaarthaiyaanga idhu... un paadu romba kashtam de Mulla...

Kathir: Ey... indha romba nadikaatha... thaniya vittutu pona udane mogathula antha bayam therinjuthu idhula vasanam pesuriya nee... unaku enna thonuthu nu nee sollamale enaku puriyum... pesama poi podavaiye maathu na idha pottu eduthutu varen...

She knew she couldn't hide her feelings and thoughts from him. To be really honest, she was afraid. She still has a fear unknown to her. But this man she had married will never demand from her anything that will make her even a bit uncomfortable. She saw him concentrating on the tea-coffee preparation and she couldn't hold herself back. She hugged him from behind with the I am-the-happiest-woman-in-the-world kind of smile. Kathir felt a warmth that he had missed for many many years in his life since his childhood. He held her hand on his chest and kissed them with all the love he felt for her at that moment.