Anidita-Destiny Destined Us

Pre-Wedding Rituals

Bondita's POV

Preparations were going on full swing in our Haveli.Today it was the time for Aai Budo Bhaat ( A ritual of enjoying the last meal as a Bachelor). Our relatives are arranging several meals for Tapur.Today it was the start of the rituals for the marriage.To be honest,I have never experienced all these rituals.The main reason was Mama and Mami's economic condition.And I would never want to do all these rituals.But somewhere deep in my heart I want to.

No Bondita!!!

I was thinking all these when a delicious scent hit my nose which lead me to lick my lips.No Bondita!!You can't eat the food before Tapur does. You are not allowed to do so.Maa knew I will not be able to control my hunger when the delicious scent of food will hit my nose.And I truly can't.

Why am I such a big foodie?!!

Shaking my head in a no to warn myself from going to the kitchen and stealing some food,I tried to engross myself in my book.Maa had strictly instructed me not to enter the kitchen as I would not be able to control myself from having some food if I go to the kitchen.Maa told me to remain inside the room so that I would not get the smell of food.

But can food be hidden from me?

I remembered when I used to stay with my Mama,he used to bring sweets for Sampoorna Didi which Mami would always keep hidden.But I would always find it,smelling it.And today I am not being to control myself.What shall I do? Should I go and have some? What would happen if I have some? Food is food at the end of the day.Everyone have similar right on food.

I opened my anklets as they could make sound and tip toed towards the kitchen,trying to go unnoticed by Thakumaa and Maa.Reaching the kitchen,I found its door closed.How come the scent reach my nose when the door is closed? I think it is not me who do not want to leave food but it is food who doesn't want to leave me. I was about to open the door when suddenly a thought struck my mind. What if Thakumaa and Maa are present in the kitchen? So I opened it slightly to see who were present inside.Maa and Thakumaa were not there.

Thank God!!

I opened the door fully and asked to all the women present there,"Aap logo ka khana banana ho gaya?"

"Haan ho gaya."

"To yaha par kyun baithe hain aap log? Jayiye aur bahar jaa kar kaam kijiye.Abhi bhi bohot kaam baaki hain.Pura din rasoyi mein baithe rehene se hoga kya?"I said,silently praying to the God of Food so that they go.

"Par kuch kaam to abhi bhi baaki hain."Said Gita kaki.

"Woh sab main kar lungi."Saying this I snatched all the plates and bowls from their hands and dragged them outside before closing the door.Now I can have the food.My eyes roamed around the whole kitchen and finally fell on the dishes.I walked slowly towards them,and with each step the scent was becoming more prominent to me. I was hypnotised by the food. My eyes denied to look at any other place except for the food.I was enchanted by its delicious smell.I removed the lids of all the bowls. There was eight dishes,one of which was my all time favourite Roshogullas.I took a plate and served myself all the dishes one by one,Alu Posto,Shukto,Muri Ghonto,Katla Mach,Chatni,Papor and Payesh.And the Roshogullas were Nolen Gurer Roshogulla.I would be more happy if there would be Ek Badam wala Roshogulla, but it's Ok.

I sat on the mattress and started with the Alu Posto.One by one I ate all of them and at last came the time for my favourite,my life,Roshogullas.I have taken two Roshogullas and ate them two together.My mouth was fully staffed with the two Roshogullas when someone opened the door.