52. Ram leaves for Delhi without mother

CHAPTER 52

Ram leaves for Delhi without mother

One week later Ram was sitting with mother, uncle, etc. In the hall. Ram said, “Mommy, I never dreamt that such a thing would happen.”

He had tears in his eyes.

Rajeshwar patted his back. “It was written in your fate. What to do?”

“Only mommy is left. I don’t want to lose her. I feel like leaving my job.”

Srilaxmi approached him. “Never say that. I am proud to have a son who will sacrifice his life for the nation. My life is not important. The nation is more important.”

Ram was shocked.

Srilaxmi smiled. “Yes. I am telling the truth”

Ram said, “I am proud to be your son. You come with me to Delhi.”

Srilaxmi shook her head. “No. I don’t want to go anywhere. I want to live in this village itself till death.”

Ram was sad and worried. “Mommy, how can you say that? I am so worried about your safety. You are the only one left for me.”

Srilaxmi took his hands and looked into his eyes. “You go and do your duty. Don’t worry about me.”

Ram left. Just as he went out of the gate, inspector Chandu arrived. Ram looked at him. “I am leaving my mother here itself. Please keep an eye on her.”

Chandu assured him. “Don’t worry. We will look after her.”

After Ram left, Srilaxmi looked at Ram’s shirt hanging on a hook on the wall. “Oh! He has forgotten his shirt.” She put her hand in the shirt pocket and took out Ram’s visiting card.

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Rahim was sitting with 5 men.

Razani said, “Sir, everything is ready as you planned. Suicide bombers are ready to act as soon as you give the signal. Two jeeps loaded with bombs will attack the parliament from two sides.”

Rahim was happy. “Good. But it is difficult to cross the security and reach the parliament building. Our job will become much easier if Ram is not around. We have to select a time when I am in his place.”

Razani said, “Maulasab, Ram has returned. We got information from that point.”

Rahim thought for a while. “We will displace him again.”

“Only his mother is left now. If you say ok, we will cut her throat.”

Rahim shook his hand. “No. Wait for my signal.”