The Women That Blossomed within a man - 1

 

Credits : Ramya From RajiBalan.

Janani, along with her husband Ajay and her younger brother Amuthan, was waiting at the airport for their flight to Delhi. Just then, Janani's phone rang.

Janani: She answered the call and then turned to Ajay, saying, "Ajay, the person who organized the business meeting we were planning to attend has cancelled it because he isn't feeling well."

Amuthan: "What should we do now? Should we just go back home?"

Ajay: "Our company is on a three-day holiday, so why don't we go somewhere and do some sightseeing?"

Janani: "I have an idea—let's go to Kodaikanal. We own a bungalow there; we can stay there, look around, and then head back."

Amuthan: "Shouldn't we tell Mom?"

Janani: "She isn't feeling well right now; don't say anything to her. Let her get some rest. Dr. Anita will look after her."

Janani: "I know the staff who work at our Kodaikanal bungalow; we can sort things out once we get there. Come on, let's go." With that, the three of them took a train to Kodaikanal. Upon arriving, they hired a taxi and headed to the bungalow. The watchman spotted them, saluted, and opened the gate.

Janani: She walked inside the compound and knocked on the door. A woman came and opened it. Janani observed her; she was wearing a soiled shirt and trousers, and her hair was tied back in a bun. Her face looked sorrowful, yet when Janani looked into her eyes, they seemed strangely familiar—like the eyes of someone she knew very well.

Parvathi: "Ramya, who is at the door?" she asked as she approached. She then looked at Janani and Amuthan. "Welcome, Madam; welcome, Sir! You’ve arrived so suddenly—without even making a single phone call!"

Janani: "Never mind that, Parvathi. Who is this?"

Parvathi: "She is the daughter of someone I know, Madam. I’ve hired her to help out with the housework."

Amuthan: "So, does she stay here on the premises?"

Parvathi: "Yes, Sir. Why don't you go and get some rest? I’ll make some coffee and bring it right over." The three of them then headed into the bedroom.

Ajay: "What is it, Janani? You seem to be deep in thought."

Janani: "You know that maidservant we saw at the entrance? I feel like I’ve seen her somewhere before."

Amuthan: "Maybe you saw her working somewhere at our company office?"

Janani: "No, it’s not that. Her face—especially her eyes—seem incredibly familiar to me."

Ajay: "In that case, she might be a girl you studied with back in school or college."

Janani: She immediately took out her mobile phone, opened her photo gallery, and began scanning through her graduation photos from both school and college. Yet, not a single girl's face or eyes in those pictures bore any resemblance to the young woman they had just met.

Amuthan: "Well, if you didn't find a match in the girls' section, why don't you check the boys' section to see if there are any girls listed there?"

Janani: Suddenly, as if struck by a sudden realization, she opened a specific personal app on her phone and pulled up a particular photograph. In it, she was pictured with a young man, her arm resting casually over his shoulder.

To be Continued....