
Sacrificial Substitution
One day, as Apoorva was getting ready for college, she left her phone unattended while she took a quick shower. The phone rings echoed through the small rented house, and Janaki, noticing the incoming call from an unknown phone number, picked it up. However, as she answered the call, her heart sank upon hearing vulgar and disrespectful words directed toward Apoorva. Remaining calm and composed, Janaki quickly realized that - the caller was unaware; she had picked up the phone. She chose not to reveal her identity immediately, deciding to listen carefully to the voice on the other end. As the person continued to speak inappropriately, Janaki's motherly instincts kicked in, and her protective nature surged to the forefront. When the caller paused for a moment, Janaki decided to intervene. Her voice firm yet composed, she calmly stated that she was not Apoorva but her mother and asked the person for his identity.