Secret wife

Chapter 18

"What is it, Acha? I am ready to do anything to bring Amma home," said Ravi.

"I want you to postpone your wedding plans for next year. I have a lot to do to get your Amma back home, and for that, I need you to manage the household. Be the head of the house until I return. Take care of your mother and brothers until I complete what I must," said Rajiv after rising from the bed.

"I will talk to Paaru, and we will try to postpone it. But what do you need to do?" asked Ravi.

"Mrs. Teena Sethi and Miss Sunanina should claim their properties so that Pankaj won't be able to lay a claim on them. Then your Amma will also be out of his sight," replied Rajiv.

"But won't that put Mrs. Teena and Miss Sunaina in danger?" asked Ravi.

"We need to involve lawyers to ensure everything proceeds smoothly. I won't let anyone harm your Amma or them. Regardless of what happens, I will strive to ensure everyone's safety," said Rajiv.

Ravi sat, deep in thought, and Rajiv came over and sat beside him on the bed, placing his hand gently on Ravi's shoulder. "I know it's a lot to take in right now. Just stay calm, and we'll do our best for Amma."

"Acha, thinking about Amma makes me feel like a coal is burning in my chest. I'm worried about her safety and health. I've never felt this way before," said Ravi.

Rajiv smiled and said, "Welcome to the world of fatherhood. You don't have to be an actual father to feel the sense of concern and fear for the ones you love."

"You feel this all the time?" asked Ravi in surprise.

"Every single moment since your mother told me she was carrying you," said Rajiv.

Ravi looked at him in wonder.

"That's the heart of a father and a husband right there. When your wife and children become your responsibility, they not only bring you joy but also immense fear for their well-being. You'll feel it soon when you marry Paaru. You'll experience the same concern and responsibility," said Rajiv.

"Being a man is tough, isn't it?" asked Ravi.

"Yeah, when everything goes wrong, everyone turns to you for courage. Even if you're afraid, you can't show it to avoid shattering their sense of security," said Rajiv, ruffling Ravi's hair.

Both father and son sat there, looking at each other, with Ravi gaining newfound respect for his father.

Then they heard Gomati calling them from downstairs. They both went, and Gomati who was standing at the steps asked them, "Did you hear something this morning? I was half asleep and heard someone being sick."

Ravi and Rajiv looked at each other, then at her, and shook their heads. Gomati looked at them suspiciously and then continued with her work. After breakfast, Ravi turned to Rajiv and said, "I'm taking leave and coming to the appointment with you."

Rajiv wanted to refuse, but Ravi looked determined, so he agreed. After breakfast, they explained to Gomati and Padmanabhan that Rajiv was taking Ravi to retrieve the car, and since Leena had left her car at the office, they were giving her a ride. Thankfully, both Gomati and Padmanabhan were unaware of the goons coming to their gate the previous night and the police involvement. On the way, Ravi and Leena talked to each other.

Rajiv, Ravi, and Leena reached Anjali's clinic and intentionally arrived early to avoid meeting anyone they knew.

Seeing them in her office, Anjali asked suspiciously, "Why are you three here?"