Rudhita - Jeene Bhi De

I am Sorry.

Anirudh sat on the front seat with Kaka while Bondita sat at the back with Anika on her lap. She was patting her head but Bondita's eyes were closed.

Kaka finally broke the silence and said
" Bahu tumhare saath ghar mein jo bhi hua uske liye..."

" Usme aapki koi galti nhi hai. Jiski galti hai usse maafi maangni chahiye. Aap chinta na karein Kaka sasoor ji." Bondita said opening her eyes and looking outside.

Anirudh's guilt intensified and he drove with a little speed. They soon reached the house. Naina was standing impatiently looking at the door. As she saw everyone, she took a deep breath. She walked towards them with Arti thaal. Anirudh and Bondita were having expressionless face. They still haven't accepted their marraige from their side.

Naina gave tha thaal to Koyli and hugged Bondita. Bondita laughed and caressed her hairs, but winced in pain.

Naina" Sorry sorry."

Bondita walked towards Som who was giving a light smile. Bondita joined her hands while Som kept his hand over head. But soon held her ears and said
" Ainda se aise waise kaam mat karna jisse tumahri jaan par baat aaye".

Bondita winced in pain and Som left her ear. Bondita pouted while Som laughed. Bondita saw that Batuk wasn't even looking at her.

" Chote Zamindar. Aap mujhse baat nhi nhi karenge kya?" Bondita said with tearful eyes.

Batuk puffed his cheeks and looked away.

" Theek hai bhai. Mein yeh sondesh jiske liye laayi thi woh toh khaa nhi raha. Toh mein isse Anika ko de dungi."
Bondita saw that Batuk still didn't look at her.

" Mishti beta yahan aao. Lo tumhare favorite Sondesh". Bondita said showing the packet to Anika.

Anika hopped like a kangaroo and was about to snatch the packet, when Batuk took it.

" Boudi yeh mere liye layi hai. Tum kyun khaogi?" Batuk said frowning at the little soul.

" Aap toh nhi khane waale the na. Toh phir yeh mere huye." Anika said looking at Batuk with her brown eyes.

" Nahi. Ab mujhe khaane ka man hai. Aur boudi mere layi hai. Tumhare liye nhi." Batuk said teasing her.

" Maa." Anika said looking at Bondita.

" Boudi." Batuk said turning Bondita towards him.

" Kya bachon ke tarah ladh rahe ho tum dono?" Anirudh said irritated.

" Baba mein bachi hi hoon. Par meri iss ghar mein sunta hi kon hai?" Anika said and pouted.

" Acha theek hai. Ruko. Aadhi meethayi Batuk ki aur aadhi meethayi Anika ki. Okay?" Bondita said raising her hands in air.

" Haan. Aur sabse pehle mein khaungi." Anika snatched the packet and ran away to her room.

" Batuk. Tum ab bhi naraaz ho?" Bondita asked with a little smile.

" Umm nahi. Par ab aage se mujhe aur pure parivaar ko batake janaa. Tum meri ek lauti dost ho....boudi." Batuk said looking down at the floor.

Bondita smiled looking at him and nodded.

" Chalo ab Bahu araam kar lo. Tumahri chot ab tak puri tarah ubhri nhi hai." Kaka said with concern.

" Ji Kaka sasoor ji." Bondita turned to go to her room, but held her head. She was about to fall but Anirudh held her by her shoulders.

" Theek ho?" Anirudh asked maintaining a distance.

" Haan. Apko meri chinta karne ki zaroorat nahi hai." Bondita said jerking away his hand from her shoulders.