Kathir inserted the key into the keyhole..prayed to all the gods he knew and turned the key to open the door of his house..the flat was totally dark..thanking the gods for the mercy he tiptoed towards his bedroom slowly trying not to make any noise..
K(mv) – Kadavulae..Mullai enakku wait pannama thoongi irukanum
He felt extremely guilty to have left his wife alone for so long that too in her present condition..he had of course called her informing that he would be late..but he didn't know that he would be this late when he spoke to her
He sighed in relief when he found his room plunged in darkness
K(mv) – Happada..thoongita..nallavela
Eventhough he felt happy that she didn't stay up waiting for him in this condition..he did feel a tiny bit of disappointment missing her smiling face that greeted him whenever he returned from office..he loved the way her face always brightened up whenever he entered a room
Smiling softly to himself he switched on the night lamp..latched the door and walked inside loosening his shirt buttons..keeping his laptop bag on the table he glanced at the clock which showed 2.00am and sighed
Shaking his head he turned to look at his sleeping wife only to be startled by the beautiful blazing hazel eyes spitting fire on him
K – Ammae..
His wife was sitting on the bed..leaning on the wall..arms crossed over her 8 month swollen stomach..glaring at him thru narrowed eyes..looking rather cute than scary he thought..but still he didn't want to poke her by saying anything cheesy..he could have gotten out of a situation like this with a pre-pregnant Mullai by calling her cute..but not this pregnancy hormones raging alter ego pregnant Mullai..
Kathir steadied himself and started with an explanation taking a deep breath..but before he could even utter a word..
M – Enna paatha eppadinga irukku ungalukku?
Mullai asked in a no-nonsense tone..next second Kathir was beside his wife..caressing her cheeks..
K – Sorry ma..innaikku vela rhomba jasthi..time paaka kuda neram illa..ivlo late aagum nu ninaikala..really sorry..aana naan dan unna thoonga sonnen la..inda maadiri nerathula nee ivlo neram muzhichi irukradu nalladuku illa Mullai..Naan..
Once again he was cut off when Mullai got down from the bed keeping one hand on her tummy and one on his shoulder..Kathir was flabbergasted and confused..
K – Mullai..enna ma..naan dan sorry solren..
Mullai didn't answer him and started walking out of their room paying no heed to him
Kathir followed his wife trying to placate her
K – Mullai enga pora..edavadu venuma..enkitta sollu naan eduthutu varen..nillu ma..
Mullai entered into the kitchen and switched on the lights
K – Ennaku saapadu eduthu vaikiriya..venama naan sapten..phone la sonnenae..
Still no reply from Mullai..she walked up to the fridge and opened its door..when she was about to bend down to the fruits and vegetables rack Kathir stopped her from bending and asked
K – Pasikida..enna venum nu sollu naan eduthu tharen..apple cut panni tharava..orange urichi tharava..madulam pazham juice pottu tharava..unakku pidikumae..hmm..sollu enna venum
He asked thinking that it must be one of her midnight pregnancy cravings
Mullai just stared at him for a few seconds and whispered
