Chapter 3 The goodness of Lakshmi in protecting Sruthi

After reaching the house, Lakshmi told Sruthi that everything would be fine, as Raghu began thinking about his mistake. She is unable to face Sruthi and trying to move away from her. Sruthi understood that something has happened, but she does not want to speak before Ramya and keeps silent. Lakshmi's husband asked Sruthi when they will be going back? Sruthi is stunned by the question and answered him; they will be going back soon. Tears started to flow from her eyes, but she controlled them. Lakshmi shouted at her husband and asked him not to ask such questions, as they would stay with them forever. Lakshmi's husband started scolding his wife and asked her," who will keep food to them?" Lakshmi replied that she would be working in another house as a servant maid and feed them. Lakshmi's husband started blaming her for her thoughts and told her that he is not interested in keeping food to outsiders free of cost. After hearing these words, Sruthi thanked Lakshmi for shelter and asked her not to worry. Lakshmi requested her to stay with her and not to consider her husband's words. Sruthi smiled and told her that she has the confidence to stand on her legs. Sruthi called Ramya, and they started to walk from her house. Lakshmi felt that Sruthi would not stay in her home and asked her to wait for some time. She locked the doors and asked her to come along with her. Sruthi did not ask any questions, as she cannot digest the things that are happening immediately. Lakshmi took her to a house that is having a vast balcony area. The house owner showed the house to them and told them that they must give the rent properly. Lakshmi told Sruthi that she could start a dance school as the place is correctly suitable. Sruthi took Lakshmi aside and asked her to sell the bangle and give the amount to the house owner. Lakshmi asked her to keep that bangle with her and gave the amount she brought along with her. Srughtthi hugged Lakshmi, and tears started to flow from her eyes. On the next day, Ramya started crying out of hunger. Sruthi took her into laps and kissed her cheeks. Tears began to flow from her eyes. A girl who doesn't know the desire is crying for food, and she is not in a position to feed her. Sruthi hugged Ramya and began crying loudly. Ramya wiped her tears and promised her that she would not ask for food again. Sruthi kissed Ramya's forehead and told her that she would feed her by going to work. Suddenly, they heard the sound of knocking sound on the door. Sruthi wiped her tears and opened the door. Lakshmi, with a smile, entered the house and called Ramya. Ramya came out and hugged Lakshmi. Lakshmi kissed Ramya and gave her a box that contains food. Again, tears started to flow from Sruthi, but she controlled them. Lakshmi told Sruthi that she prepared the food for both of them and asked them to eat without thinking anything. Sruthi thanked Lakshmi and tried to ask something, but she stopped. Lakshmi understood her intention and asked Ramya to eat the food. She took Sruthi aside and asked her not to think about anything, and Raghu will know her value in her absence and take her back. Lakshmi asked Sruthi not to think about anything Sruthi laughed and said she could not think about her dreams. She understood herself better when Ramya started crying for food. Now, the only thing that is struggling her mind is feeding Ramya but not achieving any goal. Lakshmi told her that everything will be fine soon and that she will reach by evening and bring dinner to them. Sruthi hugged Lakshmi and said that God gifted her for the good things that she did earlier. While going from the house, Lakshmi is thinking about the words spoken by Raghu. So, her mind began confessing whether to say that Raghu is marrying another girl or not. But she felt that Sruthi would not be alive if she comes to know that Raghu is marrying. So, she decided not to say anything and keep this issue a secret. When she came to the house, she found her husband is in an alcoholic state. She felt that it was not the correct time to argue with him and went into the kitchen to prepare food. But the grocery items are over. She started searching for the amount that she saved with her. But unable to find the amount. She began to search everywhere and finally understood that her husband took the amount. Her husband saw that she searched for the amount and told her that he only took the amount. Immediately she started shouting at her husband for spending the amount that she kept to buy the groceries. Her husband went towards her and pushed her down. Her head is injured, and she is feeling much pain. Lakshmi is stunned by his behavior and shouted at him for pushing her aside. Her husband started blaming her for not giving any information about the loss of her job in Raghu's house. Lakshmi did not answer his question as she knows that he will support Raghu and felt that it is better to speak with him gently rather than shouting. She started saying," Please understand the situation. Raghu is trying to marry another girl. If Sruthi comes to know about this, she will not stay alive on this earth. Ramya's career will be affected. Please be patient till Raghu understands the importance of Sruthi. Tomorrow, I will go to his house and will convince him to bring Sruthi back." After hearing these words, her husband became angry, started scolding her for getting involved in their lives, and asked her to stay away from Sruthi and not interact with her. Finally, he began saying that a boy can maintain as many relationships as he wants. However, a girl must obey his orders without asking him anything. Lakshmi's mind became a blank paper after hearing these words. For the first time, she felt that she married a cruel person.