ENDEARMENT (ON HOLD)

Compassionate buds

Amazed, happy tears found it's way to their eyes. It felt a sight to cherish and celebrate by eliminating the worries at instant.

The sight of the newlyweds in their grandeur clothing adorned with garlands and all signs of being ritually married was just worth watching for the duo and the sight of the baby cooing more into his father's arms was something more, adding a charm.

As all made their way out, grasped at the view and the brothers waited for their eldest to take the lead.

"Kya hua Anirudh? Abb toh kush ho na? Muje apni galthi ka ehsaas hua aur dekh meine sudhar bhi li apni galathi, sach mein ek samai hotha jab bade hone ke nathe mein apni bache ko raah dikharaha tha par abb dekh.. meri hi bache ne muje sahi raah dikharahe,  meri kushiyon ka karaan ban rahe hai." Holding his baby more close to him, Zamindaar said eyeing Bondita and his nephew.

As his kaka conveyed gratitude through his eyes, in no time Anirudh had figured out the cause. It was her, his Bondita, it was no wonder for him as it had always been her the reason for his happiness in life. In split second, his eyes sparkled in admiration but instantly enfolded reminding himself of being the wrongdoer and his decision.

Promptly he hugged his kaka revealing his satisfaction and contentment who was later followed by his brothers and at last it was Bondita's turn.

"Mein aap ke liye bahut bahut kush hoon" she said being excited.

"Toh kya sirf kush hi rahogi yah humari bahu humari aarthi bhi karegi?" Raising brows her kaka sasoorji spoke as emotions overpowered he failed to recall the bitter past of his sweet daughter-in-law.

"Abi ayee!" Grinning widely she ran to prepare for their veneration.

Two faces clearly exhibited their discomfort, Anirudh found it a chance to make her upset but as he was about to work it out. He heared him.

"Kaka, aap bhool gaye shayad Bondita na hi dada ki patni aur na hi aapki bahu. Woh iss gar ki sadhasiya bhi nahi kyunki uska rishta tut chuka hai dada se, toh phir kyun keh rahe hain app ussey?" Veer spoke out of extreme annoyance.

Bondita's steps halted hearing about their anulement, for once both had locked their eyes trying to reveal and resist their feelings at the same time. They were indeed beautiful days which turned to be soothing medicine for their present wounds. No doubt it had pained them, they continued to stare being reticent.

"Chup, bilkul chup. Tum nahi janthe, inn dono ke bare me aur inn dono ki rishtey ke bare me. Bale hi inn dono ne apna rishta todaa par kabhi ek doosre ka sath nahi choda, yese hai inka pavithra mann ka rishta aur mere liye tho Anirudh Bondita ek hai, toh iska matlab Bondita humare parivar huye na." His kaka spoke making Veer frown with disgust.

With smile performing veneration, Bondita welcomed the newly weds. Soon all departed to their rooms including Rajeev and Neelima who was helped by Bihari on orders of Anirudh.

As Anirudh was leaving felt a tug at his hand, on turning noticed her restless eyes with many questions. Separating his hand he raised his brows to which worriedly she began "Kya hua sakha babu aapko? Jab aap hi muje joot na bolne ki Sikh dhi abb app hi Mujse joot kyun bolrahe hai? Mujse door kyun bhag rahe hai? Mujse kuch galthi huye kya? Kuch hua kya batayeye na, agar koi pareshani hai toh batayeye hum milkar teek karenge humesha ki tarah."

Battling his emotions he yelled on top of his voice "Kyun? Muje kudhki zindagi nahi hai kya? Subah, dopaher, sham, rath humesha tumhare bare mein hi sochne ka, kayal rakne ka kaam hai kya? Muje bhi sab ki tarah apne liye jeena hai kush rehna hai issliye meine faisla le liya abb toh tumme kudh ki parivar hai na woh kayal rakenge tumari toh abb se mujse door rehna kyunki abb mein tumse door rehna chahtha hoon aur kudh ki baare me sochna chahtha hoon."