"Akka, can I have some tea?" I asked, not looking up from my work.
I was sitting in my akka's (elder sister's) room, trying to finish my kambi kathakal ( comic strips) for the day. My akka was busy in the kitchen, making some pazham pori (banana fritters) for snacks. kambi kathakal in manglish
"Akka, I told you, I am a good artist!" I exclaimed, feeling proud. "Akka, can I have some tea
I handed her the comic strip and she started reading it, chuckling to herself. "This Raju Raja, he is very funny, no?" I told you
"Adi, tea is coming. Finish your kambi kathakal first," she replied, not even looking up from her cooking.