Akhil started his story.

“See Magizhi, I’m from a traditional family in this city. My grandfather Jey Nandhan is a hardworking man. I never saw him taking rest. He’s such a busy businessman.”

“My grandma Vijaya died before I was born. I saw her only in the photograph.”

“Grandpa loved his wife so much. He never forgets to talk about her.”

Magi realized that he looked differently when he talked about his family.

“Generally, when talks about family everyone starts with their mom and dad. But he is talking about his grandfather”, she thought.

He read her thoughts, ”My parents didn’t grow up me. After I was born, my mom got pregnant again. So, I was with my grandpa during my childhood. He only brought me up.”

“My dad Vijay Nandhan loved my mom Kamala and they got married. My dad was not interested in doing business. I’ve a twin sibling Anil and Anila. They are younger than me.”

“Anil got married. His wife name is Lakshmi. He has a son who is 8years old now. His name is Jeevan.”

“Anila was married. Her husband is Rajeev. Very nice person! He is our business partner and my friend too.”

“She has two sons. Rahul is 8years old and Gokul is 5years old. Anila has some misunderstanding with Rajeev. So, she came with her sons and staying with us now.”

“Totally everyone is good and jovial in my family. I and my grandpa only don’t talk much.”

“You know, I’m married already. So, you should also know about my first wife. Since I’m with my grandpa from my childhood, I learnt the business well. I don’t know why Anil and Anila are still not interested in business?”

“After my graduation, I took over the business. When I was developing our hotel one by one, my family arranged my marriage with Shruthi.”

“Shruthi had her mother alone. Her father was no more. To her mom only, I called just before. She’s a doctor.”

“My marriage with Shruthi happened very quickly. As well as it came to an end soon. She had just completed her UG during the marriage. She was an innocent girl.”

“She talked to me well initially. Later she became very silent. She was a distance relation to my mom. So, she gave respect to my parents and others. She behaved well.”

“We both didn’t have any problems physically. But we didn’t have children. Shruthi felt very bad for that. My parents, Anil and Anila too felt sad for us.”

“After a year of my marriage, Anil and Anila got married in the same day. When Anila and Lakshmi had their children one by one, Shruthi became very silent. Everyone in the family did pooja for us to have children. But it didn’t happen.”

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“That time I bought a hotel in Singapore. So, I stayed there. I called Shruthi to stay with me. But she denied. After 6months only she came there.”

“I was eager to meet her. But she came as a blood cancer patient. She was struggling with the disease for a year and finally died.”

“I was in depression after her death. So, I came to japan for a change, where I helped you during the delivery time. Still I’m unclear about Ezhil’s birth.”

Magi tried to tell something, but he stopped and said, “I suspect you initially. Later my detective reports clarified that you are innocent.”

“I knew from your behavior that you didn’t do anything wrong. I’m not an alcoholic and I never forget myself. I couldn’t guess that how it was happened. I don’t want to talk about this now.”

“If my family members know about our marriage, then they will come here anytime. Before that we should convey this to Ezhil. Kindly think how to tell him.”

His speed of decisions dreaded her a lot. She was always slow. She thought, ”I couldn’t match to his speed. He has not even giving time to understand what he says. Don’t know how I’m going to manage him after this marriage.”

Akhil, “What are you thinking?”

Magi, ”See Akhil! I always take my decisions leisurely. Can I cope with your speed?”

Akhil stunned for a second, “Does she understand what I say?”

Akhil gets angry if someone neglects his orders. But now he didn’t.

Her words, ”Can I cope with your speed?” disturbed him.

“It’s my lifestyle Magizhi. In business most of the times I’ve to take quick decisions. It’s a usual thing for me. Here after I talk slowly, ok?”

“But we have to do deal Ezhil’s matter quickly. Else we must answer everyone. I don’t like to answer them.”

They reached the hotel and he walked fast towards his room. He reduced his speed once he saw that she was struggling to walk to his speed.

Akhil started to change his behavior for his wife unknowingly.

She felt shy when everyone in the hotel looked at her. When they reached the room, he said Thangamma to leave.

Akhil said, “We sleep for some time. Then only we can gain some energy to answer everyone. Be cool.” He lay next to Ezhil.

“Akhil I need a help”, she said.

“What?” he looked. “I don’t know wherever you put pins in the saree?”

He removed all the pins from the saree casually. When realizing that he had rights on her, he was astonished.

Her skin was never exposed in the dress. But it induced his feelings. He turned to the other side of the bed.

She hesitated to sleep with him. When she went to Ezhil’s other side, he closed his eyes.

He understood her hesitation only after he heard a sound.

Yes, Magi rolled out of the bed like a kid! She always rolls over when sleeping. So, she never uses couch to sleep. Today due to jet lag she slept well and did as usual.

Akhil laughed at her. But she was still sleeping. He placed her again in the bed and now he turned to her side.

Ezhil cried while sleeping. When Akhil tried to console him, he was shocked to see Magi’s instinctive reaction.

Yes, she feed her 5years old boy. She’s raising her baby without anyone’s support. She couldn’t prepare milk by leaving the crying child alone in the nighttime. So, she’s still feeding.

She tried to stop feeding her when he was 3years old. But she failed. She consulted a doctor in Japan; he told that this behavior will change automatically. Also, he prescribed some calcium tablets and calcium rich foods to compensate her deficiency.

No one is there to advise Magizhi regarding this. She didn’t have anyone to ask her doubts. So, she left this matter.

Akhil lost his sleep when seeing her immaturity. He realized that he must teach her a lot of things as a mother.

He had one more duty yet. He had to inform about this marriage to Nishimura and Sister Mary. He wanted to thank them wholeheartedly.

Before that he should know about Ezhil’s birth. So, he delayed informing them.

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