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Mullai entered the washroom with Theanmozhi and Meena. It was not that crowded so they could easily stand in one place and talk. She took both of them near the long dressing mirror.
Meena : Mulla enanu solu.. enaku sure ah theriyum ne suma engla kootitu varala inga.. enavo prechana solu Mulla naanga irukom.
Thean : Mulls solu da.. Nanga irukom edhunalum paathuklaam.
Mullai : Seri na ipo solaporadhu namakula irukanum ipodhaiku.. promise pannunga.
Both : Promise. Solu
Mullai : Please porumaiya kelunga.. naan idha sonna neenga nambuveenglanu therila ana na en kannala paathen.. Venba vu Inba vu onna irundhanga.. I mean close ah hug panikitu.. Inba oda cabin la.
Thean and Meena were pretty shocked. They couldn't believe what Mullai had said.
Thean : Ena?? Epo??
Mullai : Oru maasam munnadi. It was my second week at work. Naan aniku office la work paathutu irundhen late aiduchu, washroom polamnu ponen.. apo poitu varapothan edho Inba cabin la sound ketuchu.. apo na anga iruka glass partition kitta ninnu paathen.. avangala onna hug panikitu irundhaanga.. avanga pesradha keten.. avanga rendu perum love pandraanglam.. kiss panikitaanga..
Both : What??
Mullai : Ama.. ana idhu elam vida inoru mukkiyamana vishyam.. avanga nama company money ah kollaiyadikranga.. Kathir ku theriyathu idhu elam..
Meena and Thean were shocked beyond belief. They had never in their wildest dreams imagined Venba to be like this.
Meena : Mulla.. naanga una mulusa nambrom.. because ne epayum poi solamata.. Ana ne idha sir kita sonniya?
Mullai : Ila Meena.. Avaru ena namabalana?? Enkita endha proof um ila.. Naan baseless accusations veikrenu ena velaiya vitu thookinalum thookiduvaaru.
Thean : Apo ne idha pathi yarkitayumey solalaiya?
Mullai : Ila.. ungakita than first soldren. Because neengathan ena trust panuveenga.
Meena : Adha one month unakulaye vechitu irundhiya?
Mullai : Ena pana soldra Meena.. yarum ena namba maatanga.. adhum na apo vandhu 2 weeks than irukum.. ipotha neenga nala friends aaninga.. ena kandipa trust panuveenganu thonichu.. solliten.
Mullai was almost on the verge of tears. Meena gave her a tight hug.
Meena : Mulla.. don't worry.. nanga una nambarom.. ana idhu matum than ne worry pandra kaaranama?? Vera edho irukunu thonudhu. Solu Mulla.
Outside, Inba had arrived with the drinks. Kathir was sitting and waiting for Mullai, Meena and Theanu to return. He saw Inba returning with the drinks and his suspicions were aroused.
Kathir : Inba, yen ivlo neram?
Inba : Bar konjam busy adha wait pani vaangitu vandhen.. enga avanga elarum?
Kathir : Washroom ponaanga.. vandhiruvaanga.
Inba : Oh okay
Suddenly, Inba's phone rang. Venba's name was flashing on the screen.
Inba MV : Venba.. ipo yen call pandra?
Inba : Kathir oru urgent call.. pesitu vandheren.
Inba left the table to take Venba's call. Kathir was suspicious about Inba's intentions.
Kathir Mv : Ivan edachum drinks la mix panirpaan.. check panirlam.
Kathir picked up the all the 3 glasses of orange juice and smelled it.
Kathir(taking the glass away from his face) :
Idhula oru juice la matum vodka mix aagi iruku.. Kandipa idhu Mullai ku than kuduka nenachirupaan..Andha porukki naaya na kollama vidamaaten.. ipo idha dispose pananumey ena pandrathu..
Kathir was trying to figure out how to get rid of the drink. He couldn't see any pot with plant where he could pour the drink. He ultimately decided to drink it. The drink was very strong and Kathir's throat was burning. He gulped it down quickly and told the waiter to take away the glass.
Kathir : I hate vodka.. evlo strong ah throat la eriyudhu.. cha..
(Author note : Naan club kum ponadhu ila.. drinks la epdi irukumnu theriyadhu.. inga eludhi irukardhu elamey cinema knowledge vechuthaan.. thappu irundhaal unga veetu pullaiya nenachu manichirunga)
Kathir headed to the bar to get another orange juice. Inba on the other hand, was busy talking to Venba.
Venba : Hey baby, where are you? Ena background la ivlo noise.
Inba : Naan Kathir kuda club la iruken..
Venba : Kathir kudaya.. ne ena vitutu Kathir kuda ena pandra.. soli irundha nama 2 perum poiruklam la.
Inba : We are just chilling, dear. We would be leaving soon
Venba : Seri apo.. come to my place as soon as you leave.
Inba : Edhuku?
Venba : Inga vandhu enkuda enjoy panu ( she said in a seductive tone)
Inba was confused. He really wanted to be with Mullai but he couldn't refuse Venba. She calling him over at this time meant only one thing. But he had already made up his mind. He had to get out of this tactfully.
Inba : Baby.. inga romba sound ah iruku na apram kupdren ok va.
Venba : Haan okay baby. Don't forget to call me.
She hung up the phone and Inba heaved a sigh of relief. He was happy that he put her off without refusing her. He remembered having a bad experience with her tantrums. He had unknowingly refused to take her out for lunch once and she had stopped taking his calls. He ultimately had to give in to her demands. He was only with her because she was his ladder to success and money in Kathir's company.
Inba : Uff.. Sorry Venba inaiku night enaku un mela interest ila.. enaku inaiku Mullai than venum..
Kathir had returned to their table with a fresh orange juice. He was glad to have returned before Inba. He sighed in relief and waited for everyone to arrive at the table.
In the washroom, Mullai was still contemplating whether to tell Meena and Theanmozhi about what cheap things Inba had told and done earlier. Ultimately, she couldn't take it and began crying.
Thean : Mulla enachu.. alama solu da.. enanu sonadhana solve panalam. Please da solu.
Mullai composed herself.
Mullai : Soldren.. Indha Inba oru porukki.. Meena ne aniku Kathir varalanu ena Inba kita report pana sonala.. amikey avan ena thappa thoda paathaan.. naan epdiyo thappichu vanten.. aniku matum ila.. romba naalave avan enkita mosama behave pandraan.. inaiku avan limits la cross panitaan..
Both : Ena pannan??
Mullai then told them about the conversation they had when Kathir and both of them were not on the table. She explicitly mentioned how disgustingly he spoke with her. Both Meena and Thean's eyes widened in shock and anger.
Thean : Cha.. Porukki naayi.. evlo dhairiyam.. avanuku kandipa bathiladi tharanum.
Meena : Theanu porumaiya iru.. enakum sema kovama varudhu.. ana nama nera poi edhum pana mudiyathu.. yosichu avana neram paathu adikanum.
Thean : Correct than ana epdi?
Mullai : Meena soldrathu correct than.. avanuku buthi varamari edachum punish pananum.
Thean : Mulla.. ne strong ah iru.. avana paathu bayapadatha ok va..
Mullai : Kandipa Theanu.. Thank you so much guys.. Iam feeling much better now. Enaku romba emotionally mentally stress ah irundhuchu.. ipo open ah sonaapram than paravala.
Thean : Ne edhunalum solalam Mulla.. naanga epayum irupom ok va.
The three women then shared a really long group hug. Mullai thanked Murugan (God) for giving her such gem of friends and prayed for their well-being and happiness. They then broke the hug.
Meena : Okay.. nama ipo anga ponum.. inga nadanathathu edhayum nama anga kaatika kudathu ok va.. Mullai.. nama idhuku kandip edachum pannuvom yosichu.. kandipa idhu elamey nama seri panuvom.
Mullai smiled and they left the washroom to join Kathir. Kathir was eagerly waiting for them to return and was wondering what was taking them so long.
Inba had finished his phone call and had returned to the table. He did not come to know that kathir had taken the drink which was meant for Mullai. Kathir had very smartly covered up whatever he had done.
Kathir Mv : ena pandraanga ivlo neram.. Girls ena pannuvanga pictures eduthutu irupanga nu nenaikren
Kathir had begun experiencing the effects of the drink. His head was getting heavy and he was feeling uneasy. Inba had very smartly added the strongest vodka in the bar to the drink. He wanted Mullai to have the drink and completely lose control over herself.
He had taken only one glass of lime soda as he had to drive himself home. But just one drink of vodka and he felt like he had taken at least one whole bottle of alcohol. He hated vodka sorely for this reason. It had been the cause of major drawbacks as he is an occasional drinker. But he had taken his most hated drink in the world only for Mullai's safety.
He couldn't see Inba take advantage of Mullai. This was the reason he was giving himself. But the actual reason was that he couldn't stand the thought of Inba touching his Mullai. He had set his sight on her and she could only belong to him. Every second, the thought of Inba making Mullai his prey, was driving him mad. Finally, the three of them arrived from the washroom.
Kathir (in an uneasy manner) - Where were you girls? Evlo neram aiduchu?
Meena : Sorry, sir. We were clicking pictures that's why we took so much time. But sir, are you fine? You look a little uneasy.
Kathir : I am okay, Meena. I am just a little hungry, that's all
Inba : I think we should order food now. Oh girls, unga juice came... Mullai indha idhu unnodathu.. Meena and Theanu indhanga..
He gave them juices. He particularly gave Mullai the juice glass which he thought vodka was added.They nodded and sat down at the table.
Inba just couldn't stop smirking. What he had wanted since a long time, was finally going to be his tonight. He couldn't wait till Mullai finished the drink and would be under his control.
He looked at Mullai and kept smiling in an evil manner. Meena and Theanmozhi caught Inba staring at Mullai. The three of them had their juice while Inba ordered the food. They kept drinking till the food arrived and Inba waited patiently for the effects of the drink to manifest.
Mullai's drink was halfway finished and yet she was looking fine. Inba wondered whether it was working or no and decided to wait till she finished her drink. Finally, as everyone finished eating dinner, Mullai's drink also got over and she was looking and behaving normally. Inba was flabbergasted. He could not believe that a person who has never had alcohol before could still feel and act normal after taking it for the first time.
His face showed an expression of shock and tension. Kathir saw the expression and smirked. Even though he had a throbbing headace, he couldn't stop smiling looking at the signs of defeat on his face.
Kathir MV : Ena plan fail aiducha.. Ini unoda nuni viral kuda Mullai mela padathu.. padavum vidamaaten..Mullai is mine.. yarum avala enkita irundhu eduthuka mudiyathu.
Inba's phone rang. Venba was calling him. He got really irritated.
Inba MV : Ada cha.. en plan fail aiduchu.. iva vera suma suma kuptu torchure pandra.
Inba excused himself and got up from the table to answer the call.
Inba : Solu Venba.. enachu??
Venba : Haan ena yen kekra.. ne thirupi call pandrenu solitu call eh panala.. apdi ena panikitu iruka nee??
Inba : Sorry baby.. Inga Kathir kuda pesitu marandhuten.
Venba : Sorry elam venam.. compromise panu.
Inba : Epdi?
Venba (in a naughty tone) : Veetuku vaa..
Inba was upset that his plan had failed. But still he was desperate. At that point of time, he didn't mind if it's with Venba. As he was frustrated he couldn't get Mullai.
Inba : Give me half hour, I'll be there.
He then cut the call and returned to the table. Kathir had called for the bill.
Inba : Kathir naan udaney veetuku ponum.. Amma ku edho udambu mudiyalama.. so naan poi paakanum.
Kathir nodded and Inba left the club leaving his share of money on the table.
Kathir MV : Poda dei poda da.. yarukita Kathiravan da.. un plan la enkita nadakathu.
Everyone paid their share of the bill and were getting ready to leave. Kathir had a throbbing headache. He clutched his head and began walking. He wondered whether he could drive home in this state. Mullai saw him holding his head.
Mullai : Mr Kathir.. neenga ok va?? You don't seem fine.
Kathir : No Mullai.. don't worry konjam headache avlothan.
Mullai : Adhu chinna headache ah irundha neenga ipdi thalaiya pudichitu thadumaari nadakamaatinga.
Kathir : Mullai, I am okay. See..
Kathir did some actions which made Mullai sure he was not fine.
Mullai : Driver vandhu irukangla?
Kathir : Ila Mullai.. self drive thaan.. naan poikuven.. no problem.
Mullai : Neenga ipdi drink panitu drive pana police than pudipaanga.. ivlo periya aalu drink and drive la maatna nalava irukum?
Kathir : I know Mullai, I am not drunk.
Mullai : Apdi onum therilaye.. I can smell alcohol.
Kathir's breath had a faint smell of alcohol. Also, he was not in a state to drive home. Mullai ultimately decided to drive him home in his car.
Mullai : Meena, Theanu.. neenga kelambunga.. na poitu Mr Kathir ah drop panitu apram veetuku poren.
Meena : Ne epdi veetuku pova?
Mullai : Don't worry.. naan en appa ku call pandren.. avaru ena vandhu Mr Kathir veetla pick up panipaaru.
Thean : Ok Mulls.. veetuku poitu marakama call pannu.. safe ah po.
Mullai : Kandipa soldren..
The four of them exited the club and waited for the valet to bring the cars. Theanmozhi's car arrived first. Mullai quickly took her things out of her car. She hugged both of them before they sat in the car.
Meena and Thean : See you on Monday.Bye. Drive safe.
Mullai : Bye.. Good night.
Meena and Thean then left. Mullai then quickly called up her father and explained the situation to him. She told him to come near Kathir's house to pick her up. Her father agreed and told her that he would be there soon.
Mullai then removed her heels and wore the shoes she had worn for office that day, so that she could drive the car easily. Kathir's car arrived soon enough. First, she helped Kathir sit in the front seat and she sat in the driver's seat. She then quickly pulled out the car and exited the club premises.
Kathir was only a little tipsy but still he was not able to comprehend things easily due to the headache. Also, his mind had no control over his mouth. He couldn't stop talking.
Kathir : Mulla.. nee yen drive pandra.. na drive pandren ne indha pakkam vaa..
Mullai : Mr Kathir konjam please ena drive pana vidunga.. na ungla safe ah kutitu poven..
Kathir : Mulla ne inaiku sema azhagha irundha.. indha colour unaku semaiya suit aaguthu chance eh il.. indha mari nerya dress podu seriya..
Mullai blushed hard at the unexpected compliment. Her cheeks were becoming red due to shyness.
Mullai : Thank you for the compliment, Mr Kathir.
Mullai looked ahead and kept driving. Kathir switched on the radio and started listening to soft songs. He was enjoying himself when suddenly a shot of immense pain ran through his head. He clutched it with his hand and let out a slight moan.
Kathir : Ahhh.. I hate that stupid vodka.. ipdi thala valikudhu..
Mullai : Ipdi thala valikumnu therinchu yen kudicheenga??
Kathir started laughing. Mullai was confused. She asked him the question again.
Kathir : I didn't want to drink it. But I had to because of you, Mullai.
Mullai was flabbergasted. She was wondering how she could be the reason of Kathir's headache. She asked him further.
Mullai : Ena enakagava?? Enaku purila?
Kathir : Ama.. Inba un juice la vodka mix panitaan.. adhanalathan
Mullai was shocked to listen to this. She couldn't believe what she had just heard.
Mullai : Ena soldreenga Kathir?
Kathir : Ama Inba un juice la vodka mix panitaan.. neenga washroom ponapo.. avan poi juice order pana ponaan la apo.. enaku doubt ah irundhuchu.. avan call pesa ponapo unga juice elam check pannen adhula ipdi vodka mix aagi irundhuchu.. adha epdiyachu dispose pana try panen.. apram vera vazhi theriyala adha naaney kudichuten. Apram poitu unaku inoru juice fresh ah vaangitu vandhu vechiten.. enaku vodka othukaadhu adhan headache.
On hearing this entire story, Mullai started crying. She had never imagined that Inba would stoop so low. And she was feeling immense gratitude for Kathir. He had played with his health and taken that drink for her.
She just couldn't thank him enough. She owed him a huge favour. If it wasn't for him, Inba would have taken advantage of her tonight. Kathir saw the tears in her eyes.
Kathir : Nee yen azhughra Mulla?? Unakum headache ah??
Mullai ( Wiping her tears) : Ila Ila Mr Kathir, unglaku idhelam morning nyabagam irukumaanu kuda theriyala.. ana romba romba thanks.. neenga matum inaiku ilana en nilamai ena aagi irukum.. enala yosichu kuda paaka mudila.. neenga enakaga pannadhu romba periya vishyam.. thank you so much.
Mullai turned her face to look at him and saw that he had passed out. Mullai smiled at him and drove ahead. Finally, she reached his house. She entered the parking lot and parked the car.
Mullai : Accho ipo ivaru epdi ulla kootitu poradhu.. Lakshmi amma ku call panalama?? Ila ila avanga thoongu irupaanga.. disturb pana venam.. naanthaan kootitu ponum pola.. seri ok.
Mullai pulled Kathir out of the car and supported him with her shoulders and hands. Kathir had not completely passed out. He kept mumbling something inaudible. She then carried him inside his house. She asked one of the servants and he directed her towards Kathir's room. As she was taking him there, he kept talking.
Kathir : Mulla ne romba sweet theriyuma.. mathavanga unkita easy ah advantage eduthukranga.. ne paathu irukanum..
Mullai : Hmm.. hmm
Kathir : Haan apram ne beauty matum ila.. you are a package of beauty with brains.. un talent ala ena evlo impress panirka theriyuma..
Mullai : Talent ah ena talent?
Kathir : Ne cook pandrathu.. ne intelligent ah pesradhu elamey.
Mullai laughed slightly : Thank you, Mr Kathir.
She finally reached his room. Supporting him with her shoulders, she slowly laid him on his king-sized bed. She then pulled out his shoes and socks. Kathir immediately went to sleep. She put the blanket over him and for a moment her face was close to his.
He looks like an innocent child when he sleeps, Mullai thought. She stared at his manly face. His features were sharp and chiselled. His forehead was nice and well-defined. He had a pair of very nice-looking lips. Mullai admired his face for a while till she realized what she was doing. She quickly pulled her face away and blushed .
Mullai Mv : Accho naan ena panitu iruken.. Ana kozhandha mari thoongaraaru.
She looked at him sleeping so peacefully and felt bad. She wanted to help him the way he had helped her out today. He had been very kind and had played with his health just to protect her. A lone tear escaped from Mullai's eye. Her phone suddenly rang and it was her father's phone. He told her he was waiting outside and that she could come out. Mullai hung up the phone and turned around to leave. She gave him a final look and was determined to help him out.
Mullai Mv : Mr Kathir.. I promise.. naan Venba, Inba pathi ungluku kandipa theriyapaduthuven.. ena aanalum paravala.. ungluku therinchikra rights iruku..
Mullai then exited Kathir's house, taking her stuff from his car. Her father was waiting for her on the opposite side. She quickly walked across to the other side and sat in the car. Both of them smiled at each other and headed towards home.
Mullai told her father about everything they did there. However, she did not tell him about what Inba had done. She thought that it was best that it remained between the three of them only. They soon reached home. Mullai was really exhausted after such a long day. She quickly changed into her night dress. She called up Meena and l Thean to inform them that she had reached home. She laid down on her bed and slept, thinking of whatever Kathir had said in the drunken stupor.
Inba, who was at Venba's house, was lying down on the bed. Venba lay beside him and she was fast asleep. Inba was looking at the ceiling and was thinking about his failed plan.
Inba Mv : En plan inaiku fail agi irukalaam.. Ana next time un luck unaku favour pannadhu Mullai.. I will take you Mullai.. at any cost.
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