chapter 2

Author's POVThe family was enjoying their breakfast peacefully until the storm arrived."How cruel you all are.....In my foolishness, I skipped breakfast with my dear father and hurried here to join you all for what I hoped would be the best start to my day. Yet, here you all are, having breakfast without me... PeriMama... Didn't I call you yesterday to say I would stop by for breakfast before heading to college? How could you forget that?"Thulir screamed referring to her eldest uncle Magilan, without giving him any time to respond she continued..."No problem I am not hungry anyway.....I will eat in college itself....okay the purpose of my early morning visit is, Take a look at me, people...I am wearing a saree and this was my first day in college as Professor.....I know the questions in your mind.....the answer is No I didn't drape this saree ....Ammu tried to teach me yesterday and lost her patience with me so Devaki helped me to drape this saree which I stole from my Ammu's wardrobe and found out its Gowri's .....isn't it still looks beautiful and Devaki said I resemble Gowri in this saree....to clear my doubt on that I came here directly skipping my breakfast.....so my dear mama's and Atthai's do I look like your dear elder Mother and Mother in law the former Administrator of this Revathi Illam "As Thulir concluded her speech and spun to the right and left to display her saree, she stumbled and was on the verge of falling backwards. Thulir didn't expect that she closed her eyes tightly waiting for her body to hit the ground but nothing that happened even after a few seconds...her brows knitted and opened her eyes only to meet with his intense coffee-coloured eyes....she gulped when her gaze shamelessly roamed around his handsome face and how dashing he looked with those sweat drops glittering on his hot body ...he was wearing this sleeveless Huddie which is almost half drenched and showcased his bulged arms and veins popping out...her lips curved up but it thinned when she saw him shaking his head in disbelief and moving towards the dining table....she came back to reality when she heard her Atthai's voice.."Thulir are you okay ???"It was not he who saved her from falling, rather, it was Tisya and Issai. She blinked her eyes multiple times and nodded her head."Is it necessary to wear a saree on the first day of work...See she couldn't even walk properly with it"came his mocking voice which infuriated her more..."Mr. Agathiyan, please keep that opinion to yourself,"she said to him with a tight-lipped smile rolling her eyes and turned towards her uncle's gang with narrowed eyes..."Mr Magilan Shivashankar, do I resemble your mother, Gowri Shivashankar? That was my question to you. If you answer that question, I will leave, as I am getting late right now. I don't want to be late on my first day of work."Thulir demanded before Magil answer he interrupted with another question"Is open hair permitted within the college? This may become cumbersome, especially if you are travelling on your scooty...You will be the one going to grumble about"Thulir clenched her fists tightly and sighed before opening them and giving him a piercing glare."Actually, I didn't ask you, and you're the one who lacks the courtesy to assist me when I'm about to fall back a moment before. It seems you're more concerned about my hair... don't force me to translate this into Tamil."Agathiyan rolled his eyes and started climbing the stairs not minding the angry bird who was literally planning his murder..."Athiyaaa..." Magil called him...he signed and turned back"Appa see if I helped her instead of saying thank you she will shout at me for spoiling her saree as I was stingy according to her...Her students may be waiting for her lecture, not me "Shaking his head, he ascended the stairs to his room."I am not coming to this home when he is here...I leaving Atthai.."Thulir said to Tisya and stormed out of the house, her mood already spoiled. leaving the family members clueless about what just happenedTime skipsThulir's first lecture went well, the day was all about introduction not only for students even the staff's first day would be like that only people...Unfortunately, her scooter was vandalized; it appears to have been done deliberately, and the perpetrator dared to present himself afterwards with that disgusting smile on his face"Thulir Madam what happened....."That's Manohar the senior professor a middle-aged man who has 2 sons and still sir thinks he is an adonis and capable of making young girls fall on his feet...Not wanting to spoil her good mood she controlled herself from slapping him when he looked at her from top to bottom which made her uncomfortable."My Scotty is punctured sir...I called my father he would come to pick me up""Oh what is this madam ....why are you bothering him...I am here to help you right...I can drop you at your house"before she declines..."Thanks for the concern sir but she doesn't need your help..."came his rough voice the words may be polite but surely not the tone...Manohar looked back only to see Agathiyan standing there as he came from his office he was still in his uniform...Manohar gapped like a fish.."Sir You here??" he asked."I am here for her......Thulir can we leave"Agathiyan's eyes were only on her....not wanting to make a scene she nodded and walked towards his car....Agathiyan turned towards Manohar...that man gulped in fear...Agathiyan smirked and moved back following herThulir sat in the passenger seat, while Agathiyan hopped into the driver's seat."why didn't you just punch him in his face ?"Thulir did not answer; instead, she leaned back on the window turning towards him leaving her slippers below she placed her legs on his lap....he shook his head and ignited the engine while his other hand was massaging her feet...Thulir released her hair from the tight bun and gathered it in front"So ACP sir don't like my hair open...huh?"She asked him with raised brows ..he signed."Surely, I don't want to hear you grumbling about how difficult it is to comb your tousled hair."he said and she glared at him"Atha vida ena unaku mukiyamana vela iruku huh??"(What important work do you have other than listening to me huh?)"Athu sari"(That's right)He said, shaking his head with a chuckle.