“But, I never meant to do it, Amma” Arya  said desperately. She was very sad. Amma didn’t say anything. “Do you think papa will be mad at me? He had promised to take me to children’s park. But he said he was too busy today and he’ll take me some other day. He always does that. I was so sad. That is why I threw that flower vase on floor. Papa got angry and shouted at me. He sent me upstairs and said that I am not to come down unless he calls me. Papa doesn’t love me anymore” tears welled up in Arya’s eyes.

Amma wiped her tears away and stroked her head. “No Arya. Papa loves you very much. He is very busy with his work now a days. He is working hard so that he can buy you enough chocolates and coloring books and toys. You shouldn’t be angry at him. And throwing that flower vase on floor was certainly not a good thing. Amma’s Arya is a good girl. Aren’t you?”.

 Arya looked at amma’s face. She had a very sweet smile. “ Ok amma. I won’t be angry at him. I am sorry for breaking that vase. I will say sorry to Papa also” Amma hugged her. Arya felt the familiar warmth of amma’s hug.

Amit came to the room. His eyes were moist. He sat down near Arya and gave her a tight hug. “Sorry dear, papa will take you to children’s park. I am sorry about shouting at you. I love you baby” He lifted up  Arya up and took her out. On his way out he looked at Varsha and asked silently” Why did you leave us alone, Varsha?” Varsha’s portrait smiled at him from the wall.