chapter 50

Agathiyan's POV "Care to Explain Mr.AGATHIYAN AADHIRAN"She questioned me in a tone of warning and frustration, indicating that I cannot afford to make a mistake or be dishonest now. I took deep breath "Okay, I will answer all your questions, Thulir. First Please calm down and come sit on the swing."I took her hand and led her to the swing under the large neem tree, praising the area's tranquility and seclusion. Initially hesitant, she eventually convinced, grasping my hands as we walked to the swing where she seated herself. I then stood before her, prepared for interrogation.She inhaled deeply, her gaze fixed on me and patted the space next to her asking me to sit with her for the conversation, and her composure was not the reaction I had anticipated. How could she remain so serene? I had braced myself for her anger, for an outburst that would precede any chance of explanation, let alone a discussion. Yet, her immediate willingness to converse struck me profoundly.Does my Thulir changed this much and I didn't noticed this all these years....The answer is yes and that's right Infront of my eyes....I couldn't digest the lump of guilt that embracing me now....Thulir covered her face with her palm and took a deep breath before looking back at me...."Why are you staring at me like that Agathiya?""Like what?"I asked taking a step closer to her , her gaze fixed on me lazily...She chuckled and said "Like you are seeing a complete stranger...hmm""Because it does feels like that....""So, you want me to interrogate you now right....."I just nodded my head she signed "okay, Let's do this "Thulir spoke and then sat up straight, leaning back on the swing seat with her hands folded in front of her and her eyes narrowed at me."Why are we here and my daughters are in Revathi Illam""I thought we need to speak up....we need some break from all the responsibility that we are lifting on our shoulder for sometime and just open up to each other and find a middle point ""Why not Revathi Illam ?""Because there, you're not just my Thulir... you are the eldest daughter-in-law, mother, perima, atthai, anni, akka, niece, and daughter-in-law, among others... I doubt we can have alone time as just Thulir and me... The same applies to me...I am the eldest son of the family, a responsible brother, son, father, peripa, mama, son-in-law, and more...I want us to spend time together... just Agathiyan and Thulir, without any baggage to worry about... just us. Is that wrong? "I asked, She shook her head "what if I want alone time for myself Agathiya.....what if I don't want to talk about anything now....and just want to use this isolated place just to be myself all alone?"She asked me raising her brows "That is also possible. Given that this farmhouse is quite spacious with seven rooms, you can take one, and I'll take another. This way, we both can enjoy some alone time."I told her that even though I'm not fond of the idea, if it's what she wants, then I agree with her decision..."What about the second honeymoon thing....where does that came from?"I scratched my nape in embarrassment...yet answered "That's the easy reason to convinve the family you know....""What about the sickness Alar mentioned then?""That's the only way to convince our daughter or else they surely won't leave us alone and you know that already don't you""Just answer the question Agathiya don't ask me in return....Understood"Thulir spoke sternly. I simply nodded in agreement. After all, I wanted her to interrogate me; it was part and parcel of the process, so I had no grounds for complaint."what made you think this 2 weeks is enough to solve the issues we have Agathiya?""Sorry, 1 week"I interrupted her "Huh??""We will be alone for one week; the following week, we need to go to Revathi Ilam. I promised my daughters that I would spend the next week with them and have other matters to deal with there."She chuckled "So, you're suggesting we attempt to repair our relationship within this one week. If successful, wonderful.if not, we must explore other options. Afterward, we'll return to our routine and resume the same responsibilities we've set aside for this week. Essentially, it's a brief pause in our routine, and ultimately, we may return to square one. is that what you mean Agathiya?"Thulir asked me with a serious expression. I knew the answer to her question was 'yes,' but uttering it felt so wrong and disconcerting... So I didn't answer; I just remained silent, looking down."You were the one who requested an interrogation, Agathiya, and I complied. However, this doesn't mean I expect you to answer every question. This isn't a jail or a courtroom, and you are not a suspect...."I heard her speaking, but I neither answered nor found the courage to look at her...Thulir stood up, approached me, and hugged me tightly..."Hug me back Agathiya.."She mumbled against my chest. I took a deep breath, wrapped my arms around her, and pulled her even closer. I needed this hug more than she did; I needed the comfort. She was comforting me. I buried my face in her neck and closed my eyes as her fingers ran through my hair and down my back.....We stood there still for sometime till she looked up from my chest.....She smiled at me...."Look at me, Agathiya... Since when have you been scared of me?"I didn't answered...she cupped my face...I leaned to her palm seeking the comfort of her touch....."Apdiye kovam vanthalum enala ena panida mudiyum Agathiya.....kathuvein sanda poduvein, ila un kuda pesa matein....................inum athigam kovam vantha oru ara....athukumela ethum pana matein......mudiyathunu ila ana pana matein..............vitu poiduvein nu kovathula enala sola mudiyum Agathiya.......but una vitu poga mudiyathu enala......intha monjiya pakama enaku nal odathu......Aparam en ena pathu bayam.....ipo ena ipadi kadathitu vanthuta nu un mela kovapatu kathi una thorathi adikanuma......enaku adutha masathoda 41 vayasaguthu kovapatu kathuna Bp raise agum athuku extra tablet podanum mudhuku vali varum athuku thani tablet already en ponunga kuda kathi kathi thala vali tablets daily podrein.....avlo than naa Agathiya....I am not impulsive anymore.....Ipokuda enaku ethum pesi ethaiyum solve pana vena all I want was now to sleep in your arms.....aduthu antha vela iruku atha seiyanum itha seiyanum nu ethum yosikama nimathiya thoonganum avlo than.....En life la enaku romba romba easy ah kedacha visayam enanu keta naa una tha solvein.....en ammu oda library la irunthu oru book edukurathu naa podra effort kuda nee kadaikanum nu naa podala avlo easy ah enaku nee kedachita....Unakaga ena vena thangipen Agathiya....because soluvanga la kastapadama onu kedachita athu nelaikathunu....nee enaku avlo easy ah kedachita....una thakaa vachika evlo kela erangunalum Thapila nu enaku thoniduchu atha naa ipo varaikume nambura...Because you worth it "(Even If I get angry what else I can do Agathiya.... May be shout at you, argue with you,or give silent treatment.......or if I am tooo angry a slap....what else.....I won't do anything more than that......It's not like I can't but I won't........I can only say I would leave you out of anger but in real I can't leave you....that's impossible for me....My day is incomplete without seeing your face.....then why are you scared......what you want me to do after knowing you kidnapped me like this.....chase you hit you taunting you....I am turning 41 next month.....Thinking about shouting at high temper reminds me that I have to take BP tablets after that....then deal with the backpain....already I am eating tablets for headache daily after dealing with my daughters......that's me Agathiya....I am not Impulsive anymore....Even now I don't want us  to talk things out and solve anything... I just want to sleep in your arms... Peaceful sleep when I don't have to think or plan the next work to do... That's it... I don't need muchIf someone were to ask me what I've obtained most effortlessly in life, I would point to you. In my view, I didn't even exert as much effort as I would to take a book from my mother's library to have you in my life; I got you very easily.I can do anything to keep you Agathiya....Because people says right the things which we got so easily won't last....I thought to hold you in my life I can step down to any extend and I still believe that's alright Because you worth it...)She said, and a single tear escaped her eye, as it did mine. I wiped it away, embraced her tightly, and kissed her forehead.....I don't know what I am feeling right now....its overwhelming  and its too much.....How can she love me more than I love her.......I end up asking her the same "You are not allowed to love me this much dii Theeni....."Thulir looked up at me and chuckled....."Pasikuthu Agathiya....samachu tha"(I am hungry Agathiya....Cook for me)She asked me who am I do disagree...Author's Note I initially thought of going with English but  in Tamil the Emotions were more real that's why I kept it there...Okay did you expected this or what you thought would happen do let me know...Happy Reading📖📖📖📖📖📖Thank you❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️