ENDEARMENT (ON HOLD)

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Life is what you least expect moreover filled with utmost unexpected twists and turns. It should have felt true to Anirudh when he heared the name from the victim Lakshmi Bagchi. In no time the trio stood stunned at the fact she revealed and Anirudh was suprised and dumbfounded at such a revelation.

"Kya naam hai uska, firse boliye"  Anirudh asked only to confirm what he had heared before and thats when Lakshmi fearfully took the name more consciously "Trilochan Roy Choudhary... unka naam. Mein unke bare mein jyadha nahi janthi bas itna janthi thi ki kuch dino ke liye hi woh uss kolkatta ki factory sambhalenge aur woh Tulsipur se hai. Iske alawa aur kuch nahi janthi... mein janthi hoon aap log ko lagega yeh kese rishtey hai par yakeen maniye mene unki ankon mein mere liye pyaar dekhi bass...par abb...abb sirf aap hi hai jo mere beta ke sath unyaay hone se rok sakthe.. muje kuch nahi chahiye Baristar Babu... sirf apne bete ko baba ka naam aur pyaar dena chahthi hoon... muje kuch nahi chahiye unse... kuch bhi nahi" and Anirudh did not miss the genuineness in the words of true hearted women.

And in no soon both he and Bondita simultaneously uttered "kaka" and "kaka sasoorji." As he was still trying to fathom the situation on contrary Lakshmi was astound knowing the relation, retrieving himself he spoke "Aapke sath jo kuch bhi hua woh bahut galath hai... paap hai... kisi aurat ke zindagi se khelne ka haq kisi bhi Mard ko nahi hai.. chahe woh joh bhi ho..." with that he bowed his head and uttered "maafi chahtha hoon...kyunki apke is halath ke Karan koi aur nahi balki mere hi kaka hai..... par koi bath nahi... mein Anirudh Roy Choudary aapse wadha kartha hoon ki chahe joh ho jaye mein aapko zaroor nyaay dilaunga." Bondita's eyes sparkled in admiration witnessing his fight for justice against his own family.

Though initially bewildered at the fact Lakshmi was awestruck at such oath, it indeed made her believe him and as Anirudh suggested for her stay in haveli only to be refused by Rajeev who convinced him saying it would be inappropriate as now the Zamindaar too is out of village and he suggested to keep her in his house until the problem gets solved to which Anirudh unwillingly obliged.

It was late night when the father daughter duo reached the mansion with Lakshmi and her child, they were warmly welcomed and comforted by Sumathi who came to know the happenings.. Bondita suggested on sharing room with Lakshmi to aid her if any need arise and while leaving she was stopped by her father who informed that he will accompany her to school all way from now on though Bondita tried to refuse, his stern voice made it final and made her impel.

For a moment Anirudh felt his heart back at pace with ease at the sight of his Bondita but immediately shrugged off thoughts when he realized his decision for her. It made his heart swell adding to it his kaka's actions had caused immense pain in him and with such heavy thoughts his eyes closed only in predawn. Unlike him Bondita comforted Lakshmi who melted for her gesture and drifted to sleep as for now she knew her sakha babu would handle  situation.

Being a week day the school had the same hustle bustle, Rajeev left Bondita and hurried to his meeting while she spotting a familiar figure her English stranger, she too hurried to him and asked "Have you had the Lunch that day?" and when the Britisher turned to authorative voice, no soon recognising her he dramatically answered "Yes, Miss Elfin and thanks for your favour" making her giggle at his words. After which both exchanged their gratitude for their ministrations.

"All Britishers are not bad... I suppose." Bondita said.

"Indeed truth, Miss Elfin. As you Indians fight for your country by serving it... we stand for our country by serving it. Undeniably we are people for our country with our own motives like you all for independence while we all for power but atlast we are humans who are bound to be humane." Her British stranger's veracity was not unnoticed by her and she revered his values and thoughts.