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I know that many people didn't like the last chapter but.... I just wanted to depict the reality of those times. This story won't be the one like 2020's. What's the point of writing a story that belongs to an era which was so cruel towards women in a sweet way?
I wanted to include what those poor souls went through and still are going through such stuff. I wanted to relate those thoughts and mentality to my characters as realistically as i can. But in a couple that are actually in love.
My heart always aches for those poor women... :(
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Author pov
The next day, Indra told Rudra to take care of everything at work, and he wanted to accompany Tulasi.
Anuja asked him to wake Tulasi up, but he told her not to do it. Nalini walked towards Indra with fear.
"B.. bhaiya, did you hurt bhabhi?" Nalini asked.
Indra looked down for the first time and muttered the word "yes"
Nalini started tearing up. "Bhaiya, how's it our fault? Sure, we weren't aware of our surroundings... But why are we getting the punishment as well?"
Indra looked at her in a guilty way. "I know, Nalini. I just took that step in anger, which I regret so much that I can't describe in words. But... It's a woman's duty to be careful and think about what she's doing and where. I'm not justifying my actions, but... Yes, I'm the criminal now. No matter what, I shouldn't have done that"
Nalini had no words. She can't alter the time, and no one can do anything now. She knows where he's coming from. A man who took over the role of father and brother, he knows what he has gone through. She knows that he always had anger issues.
Anuja didn't say anything. She gave a big class to Nalini yesterday. Anuja is mostly worried about this incident getting spread into the village. She's tense that Nalini is at the age of marriage, and if someone knows about this, then they may not approach in the first place.
After a while, Tulasi wakes up. She tried to stand up and her legs were not supporting. Her core was still sore. She held her lower stomach and sat on the bed.
She tries to drink some water, but her body feels so weak that the glass falls on the ground.
Due to the noise, Indra immediately rushes towards Tulasi, worried.
"Tulasi....?" He asks in a tense tone.
Tulasi refuses to look at him. Indra notices the glass that was on the floor, and he understands the situation.
He poured some water and forwarded the glass towards Tulasi's lips; he was trying to help her drink the water.
Tulasi complies as she doesn't have any strength and gulps down the water.
Indra could see that she looked so weak and in pain.
"Tulasi, let's go to the hospital." Indra says while looking at Tulasi.
"i... I'm fine." Tulasi mutters lowly.
"No, you're not. We're going to the hospital, and... I'll help you get bathed." Indra says.
Tulasi's eyes widen, and she looks at him. "n..no, I can do it myself."
"Tulasi, please.... give me a chance to redeem. I promise, I won't do anything else." Indra says while cupping her face
Tulasi removes his hands away. "Then... Nalini will help me do it."
Indra was upset, but he didn't argue back. He clenched his fist at the side and nodded with a heartbroken smile.
Nalini helped Tulasi bathe and also get ready. She also helped her eat. Nalini apologized a million times during all this. She thinks that this all happened because of her stupid actions.
Tulasi walks out, and she sees Indra waiting for her on a motorcycle. She walks closer to him, slowly.
"Tulasi... Sit while holding me as a support. Okay? Be careful." Indra says.
Tulasi does the same; Indra starts the engine, and they make their way towards the hospital. It was a bit far away.
"Tulasi, you know... I purchased this motorcycle yesterday. I really wanted to surprise you. and I also wanted you to be the first person to sit on it, happily. But... I never expected it to be the saddest one. And I know it's all because of me." Indra says in a guilty and depressed tone.
Tulasi doesn't reply. And he understood that she's not ready to forgive him yet.
Eventually, they reached. The doctor took some tests, and everything was on tulasi.
"Thankfully, it's not too serious. But if it were to go on for a longer period of time, her vagina might have gone into trauma, and it would be really dangerous. Please avoid intercourse for a while, sir. It's the best treatment for your wife." The doctor says while writing some medicines on a note.
"She's definitely one of the lucky ones." The doctor says and passes the note to Indra.
The doctor says this in a way that shows she's very habituated to these kinds of patients and situations. Indra knew what it meant, and they made their way out after taking the note.
Indra asks her to sit and wait until he gets those medicines and ointment. And Tulasi complies.
While she was waiting, she was looking around. There were many people; she covered her eyes when she saw a man going into an emergency room.
She actually recognizes this hospital. This was the second time she was here. She doesn't want to recollect her past memories.
Tulasi was in her thoughts, then she felt a hand tugging on her sadi. She lifts her headwear a little and looks in that direction.
There was a cute girl, who was looking at her with cute doe eyes and pouty lips. The kid seemed to be 3 years old.
Tulasi couldn't handle the cuteness; she likes kids so much. She picks the girl up and looks around. There was no couple or any woman around.
The kid was tearing up, so Tulasi started playing with her.
The time passed, and Indra returned. He was mesmerized when he saw Tulasi playing with a kid. It stirs those parental feelings inside him.
He smiled, looking at them in a daze. But he was curious as to why there isn't anyone near. The kid must be someone's child, but there was no woman in sight.
He approached Tulasi curiously. "Tulasi, whose kid is that?"
Tulasi turns towards Indra. "I don't know."
"What do you mean?" Indra asks in confusion.
"the baby appeared out of nowhere... She seemed to be upset, so I decided to coax her." Tulasi says while holding the baby.
Indra was about to ask something, but then they heard a commotion near the staircase.
They both made their way towards the area. Indra saw a couple fighting; it was more like the man was angry, and he even slapped his wife in front of everyone. The woman was holding a newborn in her arms.
Indra rushed to her aid and pushed the man away. "What are you doing?? This is not a place to fight and... How can you hit a woman that just got discharged?"
"Who are you? Huh? I'm her husband, and I can do anything with her. So, don't meddle in our business." The man says.
"It doesn't matter; you have no right to do this. Do not hit her again." Indra says with anger.
"Are you one of her men?? Is she sleeping with you? Is that the reason why you're getting worked up?" The man starts pushing Indra.
Indra punches his face. "You dare lay your finger on me. And also disrespect your wife."
The man was in a rage now; he tried to punch back but failed.
Tulasi was so scared watching all this. The child in her arms started crying.
The wife of that man immediately runs towards Tulasi while sobbing.
"S.. she's my daughter." The woman speaks and tries to hold her, but she already has a newborn in her arms.
The man was beaten by Indra. "You asked my name... Let me tell you that. I'm Indra Deshpande."
The man was now shivering. He knows how much power that name holds. He gulped and got on his knees.
"S..sorry, I beg for your forgiveness. I..i didn't know that it was you, sir." The man begs.
"Why did you do this?" Indra asks.
The man gulps. "i...I was angry because my wife gave birth to another girl child. We already had one, but she failed to produce a male fetus."
Indra was beyond pissed. Unfortunately, this situation was too common. Many people come to him for the same problem. They're mostly so ignorant and speak nonsense.
Indra educates him that a female is not a curse, and that he should put efforts in letting his kids study. He also warns him not to hurt his wife again. The woman tries to touch his feet, but Indra stops her and smiles, then blesses her with a good life.
Indra turns around and sees Tulasi witnessing all this.
"Tulasi, sorry for keeping you waiting. Let's go home now. You need rest." Indra says and tries to hold her hand, but Tulasi hesitates.
"Tulasi.... Please, don't distance yourself. Just give me one chance to redeem everything." Indra asks.
"i.. Indra ji, i..I don't have the energy to talk about this right now. I... I need time." Tulasi says.
Indra nods. His heart was aching at her rejection, but he knew that he must give her some time alone.
They reach their own house by the evening. And tulasi walks straight inside, avoiding any conversat
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