Suspecting her husband of having an affair, the wife secretly took a photo of him bathing and sent it to the doctor. The doctor was shocked: “Call the police immediately…”
Anjali and Rahul had been married for seven years. They were a couple admired by many in Mumbai: Rahul was quiet and hardworking; Anjali was gentle and devoted to her family. However, after the birth of their first son, their busy lives gradually created a distance between them. Rahul often came home late, often answered the phone secretly, and Anjali often smelled the strange scent of perfume on his shirt. The young wife’s doubts began to grow: was her husband having someone else?

One evening, when Rahul entered the bathroom, Anjali was sitting on the bed, her heart pounding. She didn’t want to believe it, but she couldn’t tolerate this vague feeling forever. Hearing the sound of running water, she slowly opened the door and discreetly took a photo of her husband’s back with her phone. At first, she just wanted to check for any makeup marks. But when she saw the photo, Anjali was shocked: Rahul’s back, from shoulder to waist, was covered in purple bruises.

The feeling of jealousy vanished, replaced by deep confusion.

The next morning, while Rahul was still asleep, Anjali took the photo to a family doctor at Jaslok Hospital in Mumbai. The middle-aged doctor saw the photo and his expression completely changed. He frowned, his voice serious:

– You should immediately inform the police. This is no ordinary injury.

– What do you mean, doctor? – Anjali asked trembling.

The doctor looked directly at her, emphasizing every word:
– This could be a sign of abuse or association with extremely dangerous people. I recommend you call 100 immediately.

Anjali was stunned to hear this. All night, she had been under the impression that Rahul was having an affair, but the truth turned out to be something else.

Rahul’s Confession

When Anjali returned home, she found Rahul sitting at the dining table with a tired face. Seeing his wife enter, he was startled for a moment, then tried to smile:
– Where are you going so early?

Anjali looked at her husband and burst into tears:
– Tell me the truth, what are those bruises on your back? Who made you look like this?

Rahul remained silent for a long time, his hand shaking as he held the cup. Finally, he sighed:
– I don’t want you and the child to get involved… but maybe I can’t hide it anymore.

It turned out that recently, Rahul had been helping his friend deliver groceries at night to earn some extra money. But a group of thugs threatened him and forced him to carry contraband. When Rahul refused, they beat him, leaving him with injuries. Afraid of involving his family, he decided to remain silent and endure the ordeal alone.

Anjali remembered the doctor’s words: “Call the police immediately.” Without hesitation, she immediately called 100 and told the whole story.

Investigation

A few minutes later, the Mumbai Police arrived. Rahul, trembling in front of Anjali, recounted the entire story. He felt both remorse and relief, knowing he would no longer have to bear the burden alone. The police immediately began an investigation and separated the other group.

The days that followed were challenging, but Anjali and Rahul also realized the true value of family. Anjali was always there to encourage him, take him to the doctor, and bandage his wounds. After the incident, Rahul understood that remaining silent would only make his wife more unhappy and his family more dangerous. He took his wife’s hand and said with a choked voice:

I’m sorry for doubting you. From now on, no matter what happens, I promise to face it with you.

Anjali hugged her husband, tears falling on his shoulder.

End

The incident was then resolved satisfactorily. The gang of miscreants was arrested, and Rahul gradually recovered. The story began with a photograph taken secretly to find evidence of adultery, but it proved to be a turning point in the rekindling of trust and togetherness between Anjali and Rahul.

More importantly, Anjali realized that sometimes, what we see is only superficial—the underlying truth can be far more painful and complex.