Agni :

She didn't speak a word though I remained in silence, kneeling before her for fifteen minutes. I kept my head in her lap.

"Jwala, I know it hurts you a lot. Yell at me, hit me or punish me as you like. I am scared of your silence. I don't know what decision you will be taking, but this silence is very uncomfortable."

Still, she stayed silent. Is she planning to leave me? No, I can't imagine it. Without Jwala, I can't imagine a day. What if she asks me to divorce her. Tears filled in my eyes. Even if mom is alive, she would hate me too....