chapter 49

Thulir's POV My head feels heavy, and I am tired, but I don't know why. I usually don't get this tired from travelling, which is why we opted for night travel. I did sleep in the car, so it's puzzling why I feel this way. I can sense that I'm in bed, and his embrace suggests he's asleep too. Agathiyan's exhaustion is understandable since he was driving. Was I in such a deep sleep that I didn't notice him carrying me to our second-floor room? I'm usually not a deep sleeper, Especially after pregnancy. Even as a child, I was a light sleeper, always seeking attention, as Malar and Appa often say. They tell me that even in sleep if he calls my name, I will hum in response. Now, opening my eyes is a struggle...perhaps it's a sign of getting older... yes, that's understandable...Finally, I managed to open my eyes and was greeted by the serene sight of my Agathiyan sleeping. I can't recall the last time I witnessed this tranquil scene first thing upon waking since our daughters arrival.I can't entirely complain, as I know he was more stressed than I was during those two years. I couldn't manage our daughters alone, and it was often him who stayed up all night to check on them, allowing me some sleep. He barely rested and even lost weight during that period. My helplessness made me feel terrible for him. Perhaps that's why I overlooked his subsequent negligence; he had endured so much for me, and I felt I owed him at least that much. It didn't seem like a big deal to me then, and it still doesn't now. While I am upset and unhappy with how our lives have unfolded, when I consider changing our routine and leaving him, I realize I can't do it...That's out of option for me....because my Agathiyan is my everything....I already know the fact that pregnancy isn't going to be easy and it is dangerous for me and I might have lost my life to....I fought back I did everything doctor advised without any complain because at the end I want to be alive not for anyone but for my Agathiyan.....I took a deep breath, kissed his forehead, and ran my fingers through his hair. More white strands are now visible in his hair and mustache, yet he grows ever more handsome and attractive in my eyes.....We can't stop the time and age right growing old together is what makes our love life beautiful........If you can still feel valued and important in your partners eyes after years of marriage when there is nothing new to know, speak and life falls under the routine yet feels comforting...You are living a beautiful and serene life with an awesome partner....I smiled to myself, then something came to mind. Where are Malar and Alar? I looked around and that's when it hit me; this wasn't our room in Revathi Illam, nor was it our home... this room was unfamiliar.........I sat up with a jolt.......where are we.....I got down from the bed and moved out to find my daughters "MALARR.....ALAAR Enga irukeinga rendu perum.....""Don't play with me....is this what you both planned with your appa.........I won't get angry at you both now....so come out where ever you both are hiding ""Aaalaar ma""Maaallaarr"I screamed and searched for them throughout the house, which seemed haunted. I received no reply and couldn't find them anywhere. Petrified and restless, I wondered if something had happened to them... or to me. Rushing outside, I found the garden deserted until the watchman, seeing me, hurried over."Ena maa achu en ipadi bayanthu poi irukeinga "(what happened ma why you look scared )"Athuu en ponunga rendu perum kanom...avangala enagaiyachu patheingala ?"(That my daughters are missing....did you saw them anywhere)"Ponungala??"He asked me doubtfully.....did anyone kidnapped our family....Oh god what is happening here.....I couldn't fathom anything all I want now is to see my daughters and make sure they are alright nothing else matter to me "Ama 7 vayasu ponunga rendu perum ore mari tha irupanga twins....nenga patheingla"(Yes....they are 7 years old girls and they look alike as they are twins.....did you saw them?)I questioned him once more; he responded with a frown. I wonder why he gazes at me as if I've lost my mind, instead of answering."Yov una thane kekurein en ponungala pathiyaaa ilaiyaa....ithu ena edam  athaiyachu solu?"(Yov I am asking you right did you saw my daughters or not.....atleast say what place is this ?)I asked him again....no response....before I shout at him...."THULIR"That's Agathiyan......I looked back and found him standing at the door......he looked restless too...is he also have no clue how we came here.....did someone kidnapped us.....He rushed to me...."Agathiya...malar and Alar is missing.....and this man is not answering me at all...and how did we came here we were going to Chennai right then what is this place.....where is my daughters first of all...."I asked him a series of questions because I was scared and panicked at the moment, yet he appeared calm...."Anna nenga ponga.....I will take care "(Anna you go)I looked at him and then the man leaving..."Agathiya did you heard me......Our daughters are missing and how could you be so calm about it"I held his collar and asked him....he held my wrist and took a deep breath"They are fine Thulir..""They are fine means what Agathiya....where are they?""Revathi Illam ""WHAATT??""Thulir calm down let me explain....before that they wants to speak to you..."He said me....what the hell is happening here...he took his phone from pocket and video called.....The one who picked up was Malar and beside her was Alar who sat on mama's lap.....I let out the reliving sign only after seeing them safe and secure...."Amma bad girl"I jolted out hearing malar's words.....I furrowed...she facepalmed herself and said "Amma see me and Alar already took bath and even went to temple today with Thugil Chithi.....but see you didn't even washed your face.....""Amma is sick right Thango that's why she woke up late and she immediately wants to talk to you both that's why"Agathiyan answered them while I am still processing what is happening..."Ohhh apdiya paa....amma nala rest edu okay ya......athan naanga kuda varala una Malar disturb pana matta anga vanthu"(Ohh is it appa......Amma take good rest okay.....that's why we didn't come there and now Malar won't disturb you there so take rest)Alar said making Malar glare at her then turn towards the screen with a pout and she got down from sofa and blocked Alar from screen"Amma don't listen to her....you know right Malar is good girl......even the kovil pojari said it...Malar is good and girl when I gave prasatham to all  in right proportion today....."She said and turned back to Alar and showed her tongue teasing her....Alar also got down and came toward Malar....I can see the both partially in the screen..."He said I am good girl before he said that to you.......and amma knows Alar is good girl not Malar""Noo Malar is good girl ""No I am good girl""Malar....Alar what I said to you both huh??"Agathiyan interrupt them....they looked at each other and pouted at the screen muttering "Chorry Appaa....we won't fight..""But she started it"Malar complained again.....before they continue further Agni came there with box of chocolate and I am damn sure he is unaware of the phone call and they rushed towards him giving the phone to Thugil....Chocolates........Agni is dead..."Akka please don't plan Agni's death now....let them have some fun akka"Thugil came in support....I glared at her..."Okay okay.....you deal with them after coming here now just enjoy your second honeymoon we will take care of Malar and Alar here....before you taunt me I am cutting the calll......byeeee Happy honeymoon"Thugil spoke and then abruptly ended the call. I stared at the phone in disbelief before narrowing my eyes and folding my arms, then I asked him,"Care to explain Mr.AGATHIYAN AADHIRAN"Malar and Alar's dress