Meanwhile Vasuki came with filter coffee in her hand and gave it to Padmanabhan. Padmanabhan asked her,” What happened to him? Is he alright?”
Vasuki didn’t speak a word but was aligning the newspaper which was scattered on the table.
Padmanabhan asked her again and this time she saw him and said,” I don’t know about him. Don’t ask me anything regarding him. If you want to know something ask your mom” saying it she placed the newspaper inside the rack and went to pack for them.
Padmanabhan thought,” For her everything is my mom’s fault.” Varun came out dressed up in formals. He had worn a full sleeve green-white checked shirt and black formal pants. Padmanabhan saw him so he decided to ask him itself rather than asking to the ladies. So he spoke up,” Varun, What is the matter? Why are you looking tired? Are you okay?”
“Yes pa. I am okay. It’s just that I came home late yesterday as I had some work in office regarding the meeting. That is it.”
“Okay. Do well.”
Varun called out,” Mom, I am getting late. Will have breakfast in office. Have you packed the lunch or you have to?”
Vasuki came out and placed his tiffin box on the dining table with a bang. She gave an angry look at him then saw Padmanabhan and said,” Here I have packed the breakfast and lunch.”