Seetha Kalyanam Vaibohame

Paatu class

6 months had passed by. Seetha had started her music classes with just 2 students but news spread fast. Now she had about 8 children between the ages of 8-12 in one class and 4 teenage girls who had prior music knowledge. The girls were 15-17 years of age and Seetha noticed them whispering and chuckling whenever they got a glimpse of Arun. Arun had learnt the different thalams (beats) already. Initially, Seetha had the classes in her living room but after noticing that the teenage girls were a little distracted, she spoke to Arun one night.

The couple were breathing heavily after a rather fiery activity. After catching her breath, Seetha started to draw lines on his bare chest saying, "Unga kitta oru vishayam kekattuma?" (Can I ask you something) Arun turned towards her running his finger gently on her bare back and going back to nibbling her earlobes and then kissing her neck. He sensed her excitement when her nipples reacted to his touch. He pulled her closer and pecked her lips, "hmmm sollu maa." (Sure) Seetha kissed him back and said, "Naan indha paatu class aa motta maadi la irukara Appa oda room la edukattuma?" (Can I shift my music class to the room upstairs) Arun was busy reaching her chest but replied saying, "Hmmm...eduthukkoyen aana enna dhideernu?" (Sure but why suddenly) Seetha gasped as she felt his mouth giving her a tingling sensation, making her tighten her grip on his hair. Through her heavy breathing she said, "Andha nallu ponnugalum paatu Padikka varaala illai ungala paaka varaala nu therilai. Sadha ungala pathukku adhugal kullaye ennavo pesindu sirichukardhu. Enakku konjam kooda pidikkalai." (Those 4 girls seem more interested in you. They keep looking at you and giggling. I don't like that)

Arun reached on top of her for the final and she adjusted her body and was ready for him. He kissed her lips yet again saying, "Seri naaliki naan andha room a seri panni tharen. Ippo innoru mukkiyamana velai irukku." (Ok iwillgetthe room ready tomorrow. Now let me focus on what's happening here) A few minutes later the couple were fast asleep in each other's arms, which had become a daily routine.

The next day, when the girls came for their class, Seetha directed them to go upstairs. Although, they were unhappy with the new arrangement, they obeyed the instructions given to them. Although, the room was small, it was perfect for the class. Seetha was a strict teacher. Music was divine, according to her, and she needed her students to understand that this was a gift that needed to be treated with respect and dignity. She expected them to practice their lessons and, the otherwise sweet Seetha, would be stern with them. The children loved and respected her though.

One particular day Seetha was very excited. Her first batch of girls were going to begin Geetham. Geetham, in Carnatic music, is a graduation. They would learn to coordinate the swarams with the lyrics. Seetha first asked the girls to sing the alankarams before starting their new lesson. Seetha smiled and said, "inniki Neengal ellarum pathaam class pass ayitu pre degree cherara madiri nenachukongo. Inniki geetham thodangalam. Ragam Malahari. Idhu rupaga thalam. Ungalukku poda theriyume." (We are starting a new chapter today. This is like graduating high school now. I will start with geetham in Raai malahari and rupaka thaalam. You girls know how the beat goes) The girls immediately nodded and demonstrated it on their lap, the six counts. Seetha smiled. Then she said, "Modhalla aaroganam Sa Ri Ma Pa Da Sa. Hmm... neenga paadungo." (Carnatic music verses taught and girls repeat) After they repeated, she said, "Ippo avaroganam Sa da pa ma ga Ri Sa" and the girls repeated to perfection.

When Seetha was satisfied after repeating it a couple of times she said, "seri ippo gavanama kelungo Ma Pa Da Sa Sa Ri" (now listen carefully and sing the following) and the girls repeated. All of a sudden it started to get cloudy. Seetha was getting distracted but continued, "Ri Sa Da Pa Ma Pa". There was a slight thunder. Seetha looked at the Terrance where her clothes were dangling. It has beautifully dried. She had meant to pull them from the rope and fold it but had forgotten but she could not get up in the middle of her class. She was worried about it all getting wet again but continued, Ri ma pa da ma pa" just then another lightning and thunder struck but Seetha smiled at the sight.

Arun had rushed up to quickly grab the clothes. The girls quickly looked around to get a glance of him grabbing Seetha's saree, blouse, in skirt and then he grabbed her bra and panty along with his inner wear and veshti. The girls started to giggled and cover their faces blushing. Seetha said, "Paatu class ange nadakardha illai inge nadakardha? Ippo sirikardhukku enna irukku?" ( the music class in happening here. What's so funny) One of the girls, who was a little brave said, "Seetha akka adhu vandhu avar eppidi Ungaloda body ellam... achacho enakku sollave vekkama irukku." (How come your husband is touching your bra. Makes me shy)Seetha got irritated, "Idhula enna irukku? Ange paakama inge gavaningo. Da pa ma ga Ri Sa." (what's wrong with that? Stop looking there and pay attention) The girls repeated the lines. Seetha said, "Inniki idhu porum. Mazha vera irundu kateendu vara madiri irukku. Neengal kelambungo." (let's stop here. It looks like itis going to pour heavily so you girls rush home) The girls quickly nodded and left but what they said, for some reason bothered Seetha.

She went down frowning, "Andha pongalukku nera edhukku ennoda thuni ellam eduthel?" (why did you remove my clothes from the clothes lining in front of the girls) Arun was surprised, "Enna maa nee. Nanna onandha thuni ellam mazhai la nenayume nu eduthen. Enna konjuve nu paatha ippidi thittariye" (What do you mean? I thought you will appreciate me for taking out the dry clothes before the rain started but you are yelling at me) he pouted. Seetha immediately felt bad. She quickly went and sat on his lap saying, "Andha ponngal ungala paathu sirichudhugal. Neengala ennoda body ellam yen angendhu uruvinel nu." (Those girls were teasing you because you took my inner garments from there) He wrapped his arms around her and said, "unakku patriarchial society na enna nu theriyuma? Indha indha velaigal aangal thaan pannanum idhellam ponngal oda velai nu aaru pirichu vacha? Seri ippo ennoda baniyan, veshti, underwear ellam daily nee thaane eduthu madichu vekkare? Appo adhu thappa?" (Do you know what a patriarchial society means? Who is to decide what a man should do and what a woman should. Don't you take my dry underwear every day and fold it? Then why shouldn't I. It is just a piece of cloth) Seetha nodded a no. "Adhe madiri thaan maa idhuvum. Idhu varum thuni. Oru shirt, blouse, towel ellam madiri thuni. Adhu avaalum purinjukkanum seriya?" (Don't let all this affect you. It is just like taking a towel) Seetha nodded and wrapped her arms around his neck.

Arun pouted saying, "idhukku poi enkitte kochunde paathiya?" (You yelled at me for something so silly) Seetha leaned forward and whispered, "Enna manichukongo. Ippo naan enna pannanum?" (I am sorry what do I do now) ) He looked into her eyes and said, "Neraya pannanum aana ippodhaikku oru mutham." (there is a lot you do but for now a kiss) Seetha's lips touched his with the sound of a big thunder and a huge splatter of the rain.

Brinda Subramanian

Hey darlings, I will not be able to update everyday. I am busy with my own upcoming concert, family etc so I will try to give two updates at week. Please bear with me. Thanks for all your love and support 🥰