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Ashi gave me a grateful but stern look. When I saw her again, it was as if I had gained my life back. "Amrita ko bachaane ke lie dhanyavaad. Lekin isaka matalab yah nahin hai ki aap use sach bata denge. Main aapako usakee dekhabhaal karane aur use surakshit rakhane ke lie 10 din ka samay doonga. Main dekhoonga ki kya tum usake lie ek achchhe pita saabit hote ho. Lekin ek niyam hai jo laagoo hona chaahie. Vah aapako keval Anand Uncle ke roop mein hee jaanatee hogee. Yadi aap kabhee bhee sahee samay jaane bina saty prakat karate hain to aapako hamen akela chhod kar India laut jaana chaahie. Is that clear?(Thank you for saving Amrita. But that does not mean you will reveal the truth to her. I will give you 10 days to take care of her and keep her safe. I will see if you prove to be a good father for her. But there is one rule which must apply. She must only know you as Anand Uncle. If you ever reveal the truth without knowing the correct time then you must leave us alone and return to India. Is that clear?)" I nodded and replied, "Yes. Mujhe pata hai ki mujhe usake rakshak ke roop mein rahana chaahie. Usakee suraksha abhee mere jeevan ke lie sabase important cheej hai. Main use se pyaar karata hoon Ashi aur main use koee nukasaan nahin hone doonga. Lekin main use apanee asalee pahachaan kabhee nahin dikhaoonga.(I know I must stay as her protector. Her safety is the most important thing to my life right now. I love her Ashi and I will let no harm come upon her. But I will never show her my true identity.)" Ashi smiled gratefully but then went back into her serious mode. "Ok. Aapako is saude ka poore dil se vaada karana chaahie. Main vah Ashi nahin hoon jo 14 saal pahale tumhen chhod gaee thee. Main na keval umr mein balki vyaktitv mein bhee badal gaya hoon.(You must promise this deal wholeheartedly. I am not the Ashi who left you 14 years ago. I have changed not only in age but also in personality.)" I watched Ashi as she entered her office again. I wish she would stop treating me this way. I love her so much, but I'm confident that she doesn't feel the same way about me. Amrita arrived at once. My world once more sprang to life upon seeing her. "Actually, uncle, today was my friend's birthday celebration. Can you please drop me? Mom requested me to share this with you." "Of course sharaaratee raajakumaaree(naughty princess)." Amrita looked confused at me. "Why did you call me naughty princess." I smiled "Isa isalie hai kyonki tum hain. Bas ise mere lie apana upanaam samajho.(It is because you are. Just consider it to be your nickname for me.)" Amrita held my hand as we walked to the car. I drove her all the way to the amusement park. While she had fun with her friends I took care of her, watching her lovingly. Soon it was time for us to go home as she smiled. We returned to the mansion as she got off. "Uncle, kya aap ja rahe the?(Uncle, are you going?)" I nodded and got sad. But suddenly Ashi came outside. "Vah kuchh dinon ke lie havelee mein rahane vaala hai. Tum donon ke andar aao.(He is going to stay in the mansion for a few days. Come inside both of you.)" Amrita's smile returned happily. "Really Mom? Thank you!" Amrita hugged Ashi tightly as I watched them. I moved into my new room located downstairs. Ashi came to check on me. "Use janmadin kee party mein chhodane ke lie thank you. Aapane aaj apanee jimmedaaree pooree kee(Thank you for dropping her to the birthday party. You fulfilled your responsibility today)" I smiled but I wanted to ask her something before she was about to leave. "Kya Amrita aur main donon kal jaakar maje kar sakate hain. Main usakee sakushal raksha karoonga. Vah din ke ant tak yahaan hogee.(Can Amrita and I both go and have fun tomorrow? I will guard her safely. She will be here by the end of the day.)" Ashi nodded as I thanked her. "Aapako kuchh chaahie please mujhe bataen. Lekin jyaada phaayada na uthaen. Main abhee bhee dekh raha hoon.(If you need anything please do tell me. But don't take too much advantage. I am still watching.)" As she wished me good night, I nodded. I switched off the lamp and pondered whether Ashi would ever return to the person I loved in the past. I wish. "I love you, Ashi. I'll soon prove that I'm not only Amrita's father but also your husband." The following morning, Amrita was waiting for me when I got up early. We traveled together to grab an ice cream. As we laughed, we swapped. We took a seat on a bench beside the river. Beautiful hills and sweeping valleys made up the scene. "Yaatana ke dauraan main kalpana karane ja raha hoon ki main ise us vyakti ke lie chala raha hoon jisase main sabase jyaada napharat karata hoon. Main apana saara gussa aur tanaav door kar doonga. Jab main pahalee baar aap se mila uncle, to aisa laga jaise mujhe mere papa vaapas mil gae hon. Jab main sirph 1 saal ka tha tab mere papa ne mujhe aur meree mom ko chhod diya tha. Main unhen itana yaad nahin karata lekin vah hamesha mere dil mein the. Mujhe nahin pata ki vah mom ke prati itana kroor vyakti kaise ho sakata hai. Usane usake saath bhee kya kiya? Mujhe us se napharat hai. Mujhe pata hai ki mujhe unaka apamaan nahin karana chaahie kyonki vah mere papa hain lekin vah kabhee nahin laute. Usane kabhee phone nahin kiya ya aashchary nahin kiya ki kya main abhee bhee jeevit hoon. Yah aisa hai jaise vah mere lie bilkul nahin hai. Mom aksar usake baare mein sabhee savaalon se bachatee hain. Mujhe pata hai ki use ek baar usase pyaar ho gaya tha. Lekin vah ham donon ke saath aisa kaise kar sakata tha.(During the tournament I am going to imagine I am running it for the person I hate the most. I will let all my anger and stress out. When I first met you, uncle, it was like I got my father back. My father left me and my mom when I was just 1. I don't remember him that much but he was always there in my heart. I don't know how could he be such a cruel person to Mom. What did she even do to him? I hate him. I know I am not supposed to disrespect him since he is my father but he never returned. He never called or wondered if I was still alive. It is like he is not there for me at all. Mom often avoids all questions about him. I know she fell in love with him once. But how could he do this to both of us.)"She started sobbing sorrowfully as I was in so much pain. I wish she understood that I am her father. Over the following few days, we gradually spent more time together. We enjoyed ourselves, went on strolls, attended her practice, and I supported her. She would always be the champion, I knew. She will be powerful in life since she is my sherni (lion). I love my sweet daughter!