chapter 24

Author's POV...Thulir awoke and turned over, only to find him already dressed in his uniform. Her gaze drifted to the clock—it was 6:30 in the morning.....Yesterday's events rushed to her memories.....She thought she was supposed to be happy today marrying him......but now she couldn't even speak about it to him...Thulir sighed, closed her eyes, and took a deep breath to compose herself before managing to muster a smile got down from the bed and moved towards him... "When did you finish your work and decide to sleep?""Around 4 am I think...."He answered buttoning up his shirt..."And you are leaving now...""Yes, I have to leave soon. I haven't cooked anything dee.... Will you be going home by yourself, or should I drop you off? If so, please be ready in 15 minutes."Agathiyan said and moved out of the room.....Thulir let out a deep sign looking at his retreating figure.....She have to face its...she said to herself and went inside the bathroom to fresh up....she will take bath at her father's house anyway today is not her wedding days..She just did her morning routine and came out of the room and saw him speaking with someone seriously barking some orders while wearing his shoes.... Her attention was captured by something else as she glanced around, there was a box on the dining table. With a frown, she moved closer to inspect it..Her eyes widened in surprise as she opened the box to reveal a plain dark blue silk saree with a maroon border. It seemed familiar, yet she couldn't place where she had seen it before...Before she turned to ask him...Agathiyan hugged her from behind and kissed her earlobe and He rested his head on her shoulder asking ."Do you like it lecturer madam..."Thulir tilted her head, gazing at him, and gave a slight nod. She still couldn't grasp what was happening..."Wear this saree Today... My wife should look beautiful on my wedding picture"Agathiyan said to her.....her brows thinned.....he chucked and bumped their head lightly "Agathiyaa..."Thulir stressed his name to know what she thinks was right....he smile and nodded his head saying..."You told them we would get married today. Even though madam hid it from me, I have the responsibility to fulfill your words. I would never let you down. dii en Theeni "Tears streamed down her cheeks as she turned and hugged him tightly. He enveloped her in his arms, caressing her back and planting a kiss on her forehead. She yearned to cry out loud but instead withdrew from the hug, causing him to frown..."Ena dii""You have to leave for hearing today... "Hearing her he smiled and pulled her towards him grasping her waist..."When did I say I wouldn't go for the hearing...""Then???"Agathiyan smiled and cupped her cheeks..."The hearing is in the afternoon. I believe I can manage to squeeze out an hour in the morning, which is why I'm leaving early. So, don't worry about that. Just get ready as my bride and wait for me.... I'll be there at exactly 10 AM......Sariya.."Thulir simply gazed at him, Agathiyan raised his eyebrows inquisitively."Aren't you angry at me Agathiya??""For what??""Taking such big decision without consulting you.."Agathiyan smiled at her his thumb traced her cheekbone..."I might have seen this coming Thulir"He spoke calmly, which only served to confuse her further."I do know about Peripa , Perima and Atthai's involvement in hiding Aadhavan..."Her eyes widened at the revelation as she added him to the list of betrayers. She attempted to break free from his grasp, but it only tightened as he continued."Policekaran di...Aadhavan vetuku vanthapo entha periya issue um ilama peripa perima accept pandrapove santhegam vanthuduchu adutha rendu nal la elam kandu pudichitein...En unaku solalanu kekatha....madam tha I want some space mode la iruntheingale....last 1 week la mulusa oru nimisam en kuda pesuniya nee.....So I thought not to make you stressed more....Athukula nee sambavam panitu vanthuruka perima office vedunu.....So en pakkam kovatha thirupalam nu lam nenaikatha "(I am a policeman, and on the day Aadhavan returned home, the lack of negative reaction from Perima and Peripa was suspicious, so I investigated the matter and uncovered the truth in two days. Don't even think of asking me why I didn't tell you. In the past week, madam has not spoken to me for more than a minute, and those calls were merely formalities. I thought I would discuss it with you later and not to increase your stress... but before I could, madam caused chaos in Perima's office and at your house. How am I at fault in this? )"Aga..."he placed his finger on her lips stopping her from speaking.."You wished to leave it behind and move forward, so let's not dwell on it today. We're getting married; you're about to become my wife, and I truly don't want you to be unhappy today. We will definitely talk about this later, but not now. Neither of us has the time, nor do you have the patience to consider another's perspective at this moment. So, put these thoughts aside, go home, take this saree, and prepare to become my wife with a happy, genuine smile. Wait for me; I'll be there soon. Let's go now..."Agathiyan kissed her forehead and, as he was about to move away, Thulir grasped his wrist to stop him. He tilted his head back to look at her...."Elam sari than....intha saree epo da vanguna...night avlo tensed ah iruntha antha gap la lam poi vangiruka chance ilaiaye....unaku tha velainu vanthuta yarume kannu theriyamatangale??"(Everything is right....but when did you brough this saree.....there is no way you would have went out to buy this yesterday considering how tensed you were and when it comes to your profession you couldn't think of anyone else...then how did this came???)Agathiyan stared at her in disbelief... she was the same girl who had been in tears just moments before...."Hello Mister....answer me?? how did this saree came??""ehh Agasathula paranthu vanchu......."(It came through clouds)Agathiyan rolled his eyes, and in return, Thulir pinched his hand. He quickly pulled away and stepped back. Blocking his path, she stood firmly in front of him, glaring as she folded her arms. her hands in front "Sola poriya ilaya nee "(will you say it or not)Agathiyan signed.."Amma Thaye...remember that phase madam took "Ignoring Agathiyan and trying to forgetting his existence in the surface of this earth challenge "that time I brought this saree and didn't got any chance to give it to you now the time came and passed it to you....now got the answer now come lets go I am getting late.. "He expressed annoyance, but Thulir smiled, pinched his cheeks, and cooed at him..."Chooo sweeet ACP Sir..."She went inside the room shouting..."Wait a second I missed my phone inside..."Agathiyan chuckled shaking his head in disbelief...Thulir picked up her phone and was about to move outside but the photo frame of Gowri and Shiva's marriage......then it hit her...now she got why she find that saree familiar....she remembered her mother saying Gowri's wardrobe filled with different shades of green colour sarees,.....because Shiva's favorite colour is Green....Agathiyan had chosen a similar saree in blue, his favorite color. She bit her lower lip, smiling to herself, kissed the frame, and whispered goodbye to her grandparents before leaving the room with a joyful smile...........