series: Mother Madhavi

A few months later

Harish has now moved from 3rd grade to 4th grade.

Meanwhile, Madhavi started feeling uncomfortable about her own body because she was recently body shamed by one of her colleagues. This also caused her to change her attitude towards her son. She has now started to view his touches on her tummy and navel as a bad thing.

On one fine day, Madhavi and her son Harish have just returned home from office and school respectively.

Harish changes from his school uniform to his casual clothes while Madhavi hasn’t changed her saree yet. She’s still in the same saree, i.e., purple sill blouse and violet silk saree. And her navel is peeking out just like in the pic given below.

Harish now comes by.

HARISH: Amma, you haven’t changed your saree yet?

Madhavi smiles faintly.

MADHAVI: Thangam, I’ll change in a few minutes.

HARISH: Okay, Amma.

Harish decides to give enough time to his mom to change her saree. But then, he catches the sight of his mom’s exposed tummy. He looks at it and admires it passionately. Madhavi notices this and she immediately covers her tummy with her pallu.

MADHAVI: (frustrated) Harish, not just touching. Even seeing is forbidden.

Harish is confused.

HARISH: Which one are you referring to, Amma?

MADHAVI: (strictly) My tummy!!!You must stop touching my tummy from now on. You also must stop seeing it. You should not even think about it.

Harish is confused as well as hurt as his mom, whom he loves dearly, starts treating him like a stranger.

HARISH: Amma, you would like this a lot. You would enjoy not just my touches but also kisses on your tummy. What made you dislike it today?

MADHAVI: (firmly) I shouldn’t have let you do that in the first place. From now on, I won’t allow that. You must be punished for touching my tummy.

Harish is further hurt as he never expected such strong words from his own mom. He then vents out.

HARISH: Amma, you know? I never judged you, no matter what. I never told you to change for me even if I have changed for you several times. I have always loved you with no judgments or conditions. Now you are treating me like a stranger?

Madhavi is further angered.

MADHAVI: You dare command me? I wish your father was alive right now so that he would give you a nice punishment.

Harish is hurt even more. Without speaking a word, he goes to his room and starts crying. Once he’s done crying, he decides to be distant from Madhavi from now on.

HARISH: (mind-voice only) Alright. From now on, I’ll be distant from my mom. She has now started seeing me as a troublemaker and is treating me like a stranger. I won’t disturb her anymore. Let her be whatever she wants to be.

Harish then hardly ever speaks a word to his mom.

2 years later

Harish is now in 6th grade. His summer vacation has just begun. He has been called by his mom after 2 years to spend some time with her.

The next day, Harish goes home in the noon and meets his mom.

Madhavi is now in a green blouse and saree just like in the pic given below.

Madhavi then tearfully hugs Harish.

MADHAVI: Thangam, I’m really sorry for scolding you. Your touches on my tummy are not at all bad. And you never meant any sort of harm.

Harish smiles and hugs Madhavi back.

HARISH: It’s okay, Amma.

Madhavi breaks the hug and then grabs Harish’s right hand and places it on her exposed waist.

MADHAVI: I was wrong about you, thangam. I hope you have nothing against me.

Harish grins chuckles mildly.

HARISH: Amma, I don’t have hard feelings on you at all. I just let you be whatever you want to be. I chose to be in hostel so that you won’t see me as a troublemaker.

MADHAVI: No, thangam. You are not at all troublemaker. It was because of one of my colleagues who commented about my body. Because of her, I was so rude to you. Really really sorry, dear.

Harish’s eyes widen as perfectly understands his mom’s point.

HARISH: Oh…. Okay… Okay…. So because of her, we had a quarrel???

Madhavi smiles faintly and nods her head.

MADHAVI: Yes, thangam. But now, I realize you are far better than her.

HARISH: Amma, you know one thing? Till today, I have never touched any woman’s tummy and thoppul even after the bitter quarrel we had. That’s because I chose to remain loyal to you.

Madhavi is greatly impressed by Harish’s loyalty and she hugs him again, tightly this time. Harish enjoys his mom’s tight hug and he hugs her back.

After a few seconds, the hug breaks. Madhavi pats Harish’s shoulder.

MADHAVI: I’m so proud of you, thangam. I admire your unwavering loyalty despite our fights.

Harish smiles warmly.

HARISH: Thank you, Amma.

MADHAVI: Now I have got a reward for your unwavering loyalty .

Harish is curious.

HARISH: What is it, Amma?

Madhavi grins mildly.

MADHAVI: Please close your eyes, thangam.

Harish, without questioning, immediately closes his eyes. Madhavi then slides her saree and exposes her whole tummy just like in the gif given below.

MADHAVI: (with a warm smile) Now open your eyes, thangam!!!!

Harish opens his eyes and is stunned to look at his mom with her tummy exposed.

HARISH: Amma, are you kidding me?

Madhavi laughs mildly.

MADHAVI: No, thangam. I’m just giving you another chance to do what you love to do the most.

Harish looks surprised and his eyes widen.

HARISH: Seriously????

Madhavi chuckles.

MADHAVI: Yes, thangam.

Harish now feels reluctant.

HARISH: Amma???

Madhavi is concerned but she hides it with a simple smile.

MADHAVI: What is it, thangam?

HARISH: Umm….Can I kiss your thoppul now?

Madhavi laughs at her son’s question and she immediately nods her head.

MADHAVI: Of course, thangam!! You are more than welcome to kiss your Amma’s thoppul.

Harish sheds tears of joy. He then wipes them off. This is noticed by Madhavi.

MADHAVI: Why are you crying, thangam?

HARISH: Amma, those are tears of joy. Thank you for giving me permission.

Harish then slowly approaches his mom, brings his face close to her bare tummy, and plants some kisses right on her navel.

Madhavi enjoys her son’s kisses on her navel and ruffles his hair.

After planting a good number of kisses on his beloved mom’s navel, Harish slowly pulls back and gently wipes her tummy with his hand.

Harish smiles with satisfaction.

HARISH: Thank you, Amma. Thank you so much for letting me relive our good old days.

Madhavi chuckles and ruffles Harish’s hair.

MADHAVI: My pleasure, thangam. I still see no harm in it. In fact, I don’t think you would mean harm. You are simply expressing your love for your Amma in your own way and you didn’t go overboard. I appreciate that, thangam.

Harish sheds another tears of joy and hugs his beloved mom tightly. Madhavi enjoys this hug, chuckles and hugs him back. After a few seconds, the hug breaks.

From that day onwards, Harish spends quality time and engages in navel sessions with his beloved mom besides doing his holiday homework and occasionally going on educational tours.

This goes on until Harish’s summer vacation is over.

As the summer vacation is coming to an end, Harish packs up all his materials and goes back to his hostel but not before planting a deep and firm kiss on his beloved mom’s navel and promising her that he will come again.

After Harish leaves, Madhavi smiles satisfactorily and caresses her own navel, cherishing the broken bond she just rebuilt with her son.

A few days later, Madhavi meets one of her colleagues named Karan, the same person who body shamed her and tells him that nobody is perfect and we all have our own flaws. She also tells Karan that judging people too quickly does more harm than good. Karan realizes his mistake and apologizes to Madhavi. Madhavi forgives him and moves on with her office work. She also hopefully and patiently waits for another holiday to be declared for her son so that she can spend quality time with him and also engage in some more navel sessions with him.

That’s all, guys. This is the final chapter of the story. THE END.

A few days later

It’s a lazy Sunday afternoon, and Madhavi decides to spend quality time with Harish. She pulls out an old Snakes & Ladders board from the closet and sets it up on the living room floor.

Madhavi is now in a black bouse and a red saree with her navel peeking out.

MADHAVI: Alright, thangam, let’s play! Winner gets to pick tonight’s dinner.

HARISH: Yay! I hope I win, Amma!

As they begin rolling the dice, Madhavi notices Harish’s gaze often drifting to her midriff. She catches him staring at her navel a few times, covers her midriff, and playfully teases him.

MADHAVI: (laughing) Hey, eyes up here, young man!

HARISH: (blushing) Sorry, Amma. I just… like looking at your thoppul. It’s pretty and fun to play with!

Madhavi’s expression softens, and she nods understandingly.

MADHAVI: Well, since you asked so nicely…

Madhavi lifts the hem of her saree, exposing her navel to Harish. He eagerly leans in, placing gentle kisses on the sensitive spot while giggling.

HARISH: (murmuring) You have the prettiest thoppul, Amma!

MADHAVI: (smiling warmly) Thank you, darling. Now, don’t forget the game!

As they continue playing, whenever Harish lands on a favorable square, he celebrates by planting more kisses and tickles on Madhavi’s navel. The game becomes a delightful mix of luck, laughter, and affectionate bonding.

In the end, Harish wins the game, and Madhavi happily obliges to his dinner choice. As they clean up the board, Madhavi wraps her arm around Harish’s shoulders, pulling him close.

MADHAVI: I’m so grateful for these special moments with you, thangam. You bring so much joy to my life.

HARISH: (hugging her back) I love you too, Amma. And I love our thoppul games!

Madhavi chuckles, knowing that these playful interactions will …create lasting memories for both of them. The chapter concludes with a heartwarming image of Madhavi and Harish cuddled together, perhaps with Madhavi’s saree still lifted to expose her navel, symbolizing their unconditional love and the special bond they share.

Years later, this is 2018 now. Madhavi continues her job as a health inspector while her son Harish is 8 years old, studying 3rd standard. Madhavi is excellent at balancing between being a single mother and a health inspector.

Scene 1: Breakfast and Reminiscing

Madhavi in now in a black net saree just like in the pic given below.

She, in her kitchen of her house, is flipping dosas, lost in thoughts of her deceased husband. Harish, her 8-year-old son, enters the kitchen, cheerful and hungry.

HARISH: Amma, I’m hungry! Is the breakfast ready?

MADHAVI: (Forces a smile) Just a few more minutes, thangam.

As Harish leans on the kitchen slab, Madhavi absentmindedly plays with the hem of her saree.

(Like this)

This is seen by Harish. He stands straight and speaks to his mom in a straightforward tone.

HARISH: Amma, if you don’t mind, can I see your thoppul?

Madhavi stares at her son for some time. Then she smiles at him and slides her saree to expose her navel.

MADHAVI: Here you go, Harish.

Harish is delighted at this very sight. He leans in and gently touches his mom’s navel by placing his palm on it.

Madhavi chuckles and ruffles her son’s hair.

A few seconds later, Harish then uses the index finger of his right hand to draw some lazy circles around his mom’s navel. Madhavi feels ticklish but decides to let her son do his thing on her navel.

After drawing a good number of circles around his mom’s navel, Harish pulls his hand back. Madhavi then puts her pallu back in position.

MADHAVI: (giggling and playfully pinching her son’s cheeks) You silly goose!!!!! You know how to tickle your Amma. Don’t you?

HARISH: (squeals from his mom’s pinches) Not absolutely, Amma. I just got fascinated by your thoppul. That’s all.

MADHAVI: Oh…I see…..What’s so special about your Amma’s thoppul?

HARISH: It’s deep, perfectly round and beautiful.

MADHAVI: Oh…You really think so?

HARISH: Yes, Amma. Absolutely.

MADHAVI: Very well, silly goose. You can touch your Amma’s thoppul whenever you want to. I won’t say “NO” to it.

HARISH: (his eyes widen with excitement) Seriously?

MADHAVI: (responds teasingly) You think I’m joking?

Harish gets highly joyous and hugs his mom tightly. Madhavi enjoys her son’s embrace and hugs him back.

A few seconds later, the hug breaks and both have their breakfast. After the breakfast, both exit the house. Harish goes to school and Madhavi goes to office.

Scene 2: Juggling Responsibilities

A series of quick cuts, demonstrating Madhavi’s day: packing lunches, doing the dishes, school pick-up, grocery shopping, and visiting various eateries as a part of her duty as a health inspector.

Scene 3: The Troubled Restaurant

Madhavi receives a frantic call from the restaurant’s accountant. She learns of the mounting debt and staff layoffs due to Raghu’s overall mismanagement.

Scene 4: A Difficult Decision

At home after returning from office, Madhavi is seated alone on a couch.  She’s now in a saree just like in the pic given below.

As Madhavi’s thoughts swirl, her loyalty to her late husband’s family weighs heavy on her heart. On one hand, she wants to protect Seenu’s legacy and uphold the promise she made to him. On the other, she knows the financial instability threatens her and Harish’s well-being.

Tears begin to form as she traces the outline of her navel, a symbol of her love for Seenu, whispering her concerns and seeking his guidance. Her navel, although a physical reminder of the past, becomes a beacon of strength, reminding her of the resilience she possesses.

With a deep breath, Madhavi resolves to face the difficult decision head-on, for the sake of her son’s future.

Scene 5: Confronting Raghu

The following day, Madhavi visits the restaurant to confront Raghu. She calmly explains the financial situation, the layoffs, and her intentions to find a resolution.

RAGHU: (Slightly defensive) This isn’t my fault. Seenu should have been more cautious.

MADHAVI: (Steely) Nonetheless, the situation demands immediate action.

RAGHU: (Exasperated) What do you suggest?

MADHAVI: (Pauses, then replies firmly) We need to sell the restaurant. It’s the only way to clear the debt and allow the employees to be compensated.

RAGHU: (Stunned, then angry) You want to end the family business?

MADHAVI: (Determined) Yes, and I have no intention of letting it go bankrupt. I’m doing what I believe is best for all of us, and most importantly, for Harish’s future.

RAGHU: (Grasping for a solution) What about asking Seenu’s family for help?

MADHAVI: (Shakes her head) The situation’s dire, and I don’t think they have the means to help at this time. But, we can try.

RAGHU: (Sighs) Alright, let’s give it a shot. (Pauses) I’m sorry for my part in this.

MADHAVI: (Forgiving) We’ll move forward together and put this behind us. (Smiles) Now, let’s get started on finding a buyer.

Scene 6: Seeking Assistance

Madhavi and Raghu reach out to Seenu’s extended family for financial assistance. They meet with a lukewarm response, and some suggest it’s time to let go of the restaurant. The lack of support from the family forces Madhavi to make the tough decision she’s been dreading.

Scene 7: The Sale

Through their efforts, Madhavi and Raghu manage to find a buyer for the restaurant. The terms are negotiated, and the sale is underway. The proceeds will cover the debts and compensate the employees. A weight is lifted from Madhavi’s shoulders as she realizes she’s done her best to protect her family and honor Seenu’s memory.

Scene 8: A Blessing

This is the night time. Harish and his mom Madhavi just had their dinner. Now they are in bedroom.

Madhavi is now in a saree just like in the pic given below.

Harish, sensing his mother’s relief, gently slides her saree and reaches for her navel, as he’s often done.

Madhavi, smiling at her son, leans down to hug him tightly. They both feel the warmth of the blessing from within, as though Seenu is guiding them through this difficult time.

Madhavi, with tears of gratitude in her eyes, whispers, “I’ll always carry your love with me, Seenu. And together, we’ll build a brighter future for us all.”

Harish, feeling the love and support from his mother, answers with a sweet smile and whispers, “I love you, Mommy.” He then leans in for a gentle kiss on her navel, which makes Madhavi’s heart swell with pride and affection.

After their embrace, they both snuggle up in bed, with Madhavi’s hand resting protectively on her son’s chest while Harish places one of his hands on his mom’s bare tummy, and they drift off to sleep.

It was the year 2013, Seenu and Madhavi have been blessed with a son who’s turning two today and his name is Harish. Harish is nicely dressed in brand new clothes and so is Seenu.

Madhavi is now in a silk saree with her navel peeking out exactly like in the pic given below.

Madhavi and Seenu were hosting a small gathering to celebrate their son Harish’s second birthday. Friends, family, and a few of Seenu’s employees from his restaurant were present. Madhavi, dressed in a beautiful silk saree, her navel subtly visible, held Harish in her arms.

The party started off merrily, with Harish excitedly playing with a few balloons and colorful toys. The guests gathered around, admiring the little boy and wishing him a happy birthday. Seenu, wearing a crisp shirt and pants, proudly watched over his family.

As the guests started to mingle, Harish’s curiosity led him to his mother’s belly. Madhavi didn’t mind, gently guiding his small hands over her navel and laughing as he tickled her softly. It was a heartwarming, intimate moment between mother and child.

A few minutes later, a loud knock at the door interrupted the celebration. It was one of Seenu’s employees, visibly distressed. Madhavi and the guests exchanged puzzled glances, but the man quickly delivered the news—Seenu’s restaurant had caught fire, and the cause was unknown.

Seenu, realizing the gravity of the situation, left to check on his beloved business, leaving Madhavi and Harish with their guests. The rest of the party was spent in worried anticipation, as no one from the restaurant could be reached.

As the night progressed, the sound of sirens could be heard in the distance. Fear crept in as the guests awaited news of Seenu. After what felt like an eternity, a frantic call came through, and the guests’ worst fears were confirmed—Seenu had been caught in the blaze, and his body had been discovered.

Madhavi, overcome with grief, crumpled to the floor, clutching Harish close to her. The guests, stunned and saddened, struggled to console the distraught mother.

The once joyous atmosphere of the celebration had been replaced by a heavy sense of loss. Madhavi, now a young widow, was left to raise Harish on her own, and Raghu, Seenu’s brother, took over the management of the restaurant.

In the next chapter, we will see how Madhavi leads her life as a single mom.

Seenu lies on the bed next to Madhavi after the sky is fully dark.

Seenu couldn’t resist his craving for his wife, Madhavi, that night. As they laid together in their dimly-lit bedroom, the air was thick with unspoken desires and yearning. Seenu decided to take things a step further and tease his wife’s sensitive navel.

Seenu: (whispering) “Madhavi, tonight, I’m going to show you something special. A secret that your belly button holds.”

Madhavi: (laughing) “You’re teasing me, aren’t you, Seenu?”

Seenu: (smiling) “Trust me, my love, you’re going to love it.”

He began to trace circles around her innie belly button with his fingertip, causing her to shiver with delight. As he dipped his finger inside, he felt her body tense, a soft moan escaping her lips. Seenu gently swirled his finger around her navel, watching her squirm in pleasure, her hands gripping the sheets tightly.

Madhavi: (breathing heavily) “Please, Seenu, what’s the secret? You’re driving me crazy.”

Seenu: (kissing her neck) “The secret, my love, is that you were born to feel pleasure there. And it’s my job to show you just how sensitive you truly are.”

With that, he started to tickle her belly button, eliciting a chorus of giggles and moans.

Madhavi’s body arched as she experienced the unexpected tickling sensations on her abdomen. Her moans and laughter filled the room, making the atmosphere even more electric. Seenu took her response as a sign to continue, his fingers delving deeper into her navel, and his fingertips dancing around the sensitive inner walls.

Madhavi: (gasping) “Seenu, please, it’s too much.”

Seenu: (smirking) “Just wait, there’s more. You’re going to love it.”

He reached for a feather, the one he had bought from a specialty store, and brought it to her belly button. The feather’s soft, delicate touch made Madhavi’s body tremble, a new kind of ecstasy enveloping her. Seenu continued to tease her, alternating between his fingers, the feather, and even his breath on her navel.

Soon, Madhavi’s moans transformed into breathless gasps, her body twisting and turning under the relentless stimulation. The intensity was unbearable, and she begged Seenu to stop. He did, only to whisper into her ear, “You see, my love, your belly button has the power to make you feel more pleasure than you ever thought possible.”

Madhavi, exhausted but euphoric, collapsed into her husband’s arms, her heart racing. The room was now filled with the sounds of their labored breathing and the sweet, intimate moments that followed.

The story is set in the year 2010 in Kumbakonam, a town in India.

Madhavi is a health inspector living in Kumbakonam. She is 25 years old and she has a well-toned body, a smooth skin, a luscious long wavy hair, and last, but not the least, a perfectly round-shaped deep innie navel.

She is happily married to Srinivasan alias Seenu, another resident of Kumbakonam who runs a restaurant called “Masala Cafe”. Seenu’s 27 years old and he has somewhat good-looking with rugged beard.

A month after marriage

Madhavi and Seenu are sitting on the couch, watching TV. Madhavi’s head is resting on Seenu’s chest, her ear directly on top of his heartbeats. Seenu’s hand is around Madhavi’s shoulders, a little caress on her shoulder blade. Madhavi is in bliss, completely relaxed in his embrace, feeling his warmth wrapped all around her.

30 minutes later, Seenu gets bored of the game he’s watching and turns towards his wife. Madhavi, noticing her husband’s attention, glances at him and gives a small smile before returning her focus to the book. Seenu scoots closer to his wife and rest his head on her shoulder, feeling her body heat and taking in her scent. He was feeling lazy and relaxed as he leaned his weight against her while his eyes slowly closed.

Seenu’s lips lightly touches her neck, giving her a kiss before he wrapping his arms around her waist, pulling her closer. The gesture causes Madhavi to drop her book and let out a small sigh as she leans into his touch. Seenu couldn’t help but smile as he notices her book fall. He tightened his grip around her waist, his hands roaming her sides while he continued to place gentle kisses along her neck.

Seenu chuckled, feeling the soft curve of her belly underneath his fingertips. “You’re always sensitive here, aren’t you?” His voice was low as he continued to gently caress her tummy, his touch making her shiver at the sensation. Madhavi let out a small gasp and let out a soft laugh, “Don’t tickle me, that’s not fair”.

“I think I’ve found your weak spot,” Seenu said with a grin, his fingers now lightly tracing circles around her navel. He could feel her breathing quicken and her body tense as his hand continued to explore her stomach. “Stop it, you know I’m sensitive there,” Madhavi said, her voice trembling slightly as she tried to keep a straight face.

Seenu chuckled again and gently poked her belly button with his finger, causing Madhavi to let out a small giggle and squirm against him. “You can’t resist, can you?” Seenu teased, his lips now hovering near her ear. “It’s like you’re begging for it.” He began to blow gentle kisses on her neck, his hands still roaming her stomach slowly, feeling the soft skin under his touch.

Madhavi couldn’t help but gasp and giggle as she felt the combination of Seenu’s lips on her neck and his fingers lightly scratching her belly. “You’re being unfair,” she protested, but her voice was light and teasing. Seenu chuckled against her skin, his hands moving up to cup her face as he turned her head to look at him. “But you love it anyway,” he said with a wink before claiming her lips in a deep, passionate kiss.

Madhavi could no longer fight the sensations that were building inside her. She turned and faced her husband, her eyes dark with desire. “You’re such a tease,” she managed to say before Seenu silenced her with a kiss, pulling her closer, their bodies now pressed tightly together. And as the night went on, the couple lost themselves in each other’s arms, their love and desire fueling a passionate night of pleasure and connection.