One Day Innings

"Oh. Then I should not disturb him." Anant muttered and patted Lav's shoulder gently. "You too, should go and have some rest. It's not good for your health to stay awake so late. If you want water then ask Kush to go downstairs."

Lav chuckled and shook his head. "I can walk on my own, Paa. I can't ask him for everything and depend on him for everything. Right?"

"Then ask me. You can always rely on your father for everything." Anant said solemnly.

Lav's eyes glistened with moisture.

He patted Anant's hand that was resting on his shoulder. "Sure, Paa. I am fine. Don't worry. Tell Maa to not worry about Sarah either. Good night."

"Mmm... Good night." Anant turned around and went downstairs.

Lav watched Anant from above until he reached the hallway and vanished from his eyesight. He then glanced at Sarah's bedroom and sighed in relief.