Anidita: Mending the relationship

MUHIM: Part IX

"Dhyaan se jaana" Baba said as I and Manorama sat in the car to go to Viceroy general's welcome party.

"Ji baba" I replied and we were just going to go when kaka stopped us.

"Kya hua kaka? " I enquired.

"Itni dur jaa rahe ho toh dugga maa ka aashirvaad bhi lelo" He replied.

"Kaka der ho rahi-"

"Koi baat nahi Anirudh! Kaka sasur ji sahi keh rahe hain" Manorama cut me off while I nodded at her. We both went towards the temple with everyone accompanying us.

"Humne bola, toh nahi maana. Huh! Joru ka gulaam " I heard kaka whispering to Som and Batuk but ignored him.

"Ab chale? " I asked Manorama after she prayed.

She nodded and we both drove to the party hall. She looked nervous and sweat beads were visible on her forehead.

"Kya hua Manorama? " I asked her.

She was wearing a pink saaree and the Royal Blue jacket, which she asked for.

"Kuchh nahi" She said and wiped her forehead.

"Tum kuchh chhupa toh nahi rahi ho na? " I raised an eye brow at her. Her face went pale but she again masked it with a nervous smile.

"N...nahi toh"

"Pakka na? "

"Hmm"

I continued to drive. I don't know why but I am feeling Bondita's presence. As if she is here only and also a little uneasy like something bad is going to happen. Shrugging off my thoughts, I stopped the car as we reached the party hall. We both stepped out and entered, after giving the invitation card to guard.

Bondita's POV:-

Finally! I got the invitation to welcome viceroy. I have seen that Manorama didi was hiding the bomb in her jacket and so I also sewed the same jacket with the help of koyli didi and bhari babu, though they don't know why I am asking for the same jacket as of Manorama didi. Sorry Bhari babu and Koyli didi. I will miss you!

I didn't got time to read Barrister babu's diary due to the plan which I was making. I will exchange my and Manorama didi's jacket. Go on stage. Pull the string. Boom! I will sacrifice myself for my country and Barrister babu's happiness.

With the help of kaka sasur ji, Som dada and Batuk, I successfully hid in the car's career, covering myself with the gifts. Before doing so, I hugged all of them tightly. I will miss them!

I waited for Manorama didi and Barrister babu to go inside the hall. After making sure that they went inside, I stepped inside just to be stopped by the guard.

"Ji aap kon? Aur andar kaise jaa rahi hai? " He asked me.

"Main Bondita hu. Pure vidyalay main pratham aayi hu" Saying this, I showed him my result.

"Are waah! Kabhi socha nahi tha ki Tulsipur ki ladkiyan itni samajhdaar hai. Jaao jaao" He praised me while I smiled at him and went inside.

The whole room was decorated beautifully but they don't know that a bomb blast is going to ruin everything. When I got to know that Manorama didi is going to be a suicide bomber, I asked Annay that, won't it kill all those innocent people in the party? He assured me that the bomb is a small one and it will only cover up a little area, that's why it's important for Manorama didi to go on stage to kill viceroy.

I saw Barrister babu and Manorama didi talking with Rani Sahiba and other guests. I quietly observed them and waited for Manorama didi's next move. The viceroy arrived in the hall, followed by drums and music. As he sat on his chair, he was welcomed by the traditional dance of Bengal. Everyone got busy in watching the dance, but my eyes were fixed at Manorama didi only.