In the hospital,
Ira was busy reading a magazine. While Viv was cutting apples. Perfectly satisfied with his skills he fed one apple slice to Ira.
Yes, he was cutting apples to feed Ira.
"Dear son-in-law, don't you know who the patient is right now? Can't I have one?" Dad said, staring at the plate.
Viv embarrassed placed the plate in front of him. When Dad reached out to pick a slice. Ira pulled it back.
"No, Dad! You're diabetic. No sweet No fruits."
Ira said, proudly placing one in her mouth.
"Your mom said your knife skills have improved legendarily. Show me. Cut me an apple rabbit." Dad who tries to beg a piece was willing to butter her.
"I will cut you a piece." She smiled.
Ira sliced a very small piece of the size of a grain.
"Ira, Don't play!" Dad gave an angry snort.
"That's a newborn ant, I made with my legendary knife skills."
"Son in law!" he said complained tone. Which was totally ignored.
"One apple bite should be okay! Uncle, I bought some porridge." came a sweet as sugar heart-melting voice.
"At last someone who genuinely cares for this old man." Said, Dad.
Taking the thermos from her hand and opening it to relish the smell.
Looking at the girl who was in front of her eyes, Ira's eyes couldn't help but float a trace of impatience. The kind of adoring eyes were too familiar to her,
A girl with a young face wore a pink plain neat skirt and looked at her dad with concern.
This is Vani, Daughter of their former servant, Mrs Wang.
Mrs Wang was the most diligent and caring servant. Her temper was also soft and supple. What is rare is that she was very concerned about them, and she was more diligent than anyone in their house. She worked for more than 10 years with them.
Unfortunately, She died last year, leaving an orphan, Van behind alone. Whose last living relative, Her aunt died last month, which explained her absence. She returned to her village to perform her last rites.
Dad and Mom felt pity for her and wished to sponsor the child. But Vani preserving her dignity and self-respect righteously refused. Instead asked for a job in her mother's place part-time while she completed her studies.
Vani, A pretty face of a girl just turned 18 and Ira had a decade years' difference. Vani was a tail constantly following her and Ira admired and adored the girl for standing on her own feet and not depending on others help or pity!
Her heart also hates herself for her own stupidity. How can you be like this? Can't even detect deceptive people!
"Dad anyway, you are going to get discharged today. I will let servants take care of you." Her words directed to Vani. indicating that she was merely a servant who had no need to intrude in their conversation.
'You shouldn't have returned Vani' Ira thought.