ENDEARMENT (ON HOLD)

Ringing Marriage bells

Anirudh has strict principles and ethics to adhere while the Zamindar his kaka had old aged traditions and rigorous rituals to be followed. He was as stern and determined as his nephew.

If the walls of the haveli had any choice it would have voiced his decision of having the Roy Choudarys evacuated, the mismatch of words between Anirudh and his kaka hyped as all others too were disquieted.

"Chi chi chi.... Naak katvadiya tum dono ne mera. Roy Choudary hoke bhi yesa kaam." His kaka said pointing Anirudh and Som while all others were worried.

"Kya kaka? Abb ho kya gaya. Dekhiye na Som bhi ek acha doctor ban gaya aur Neelima bhi padi likhi hai upar se dono ek doosre se pyaar karthe hai." Anirudh tried to convince his kaka.

Shooking his head, his kaka was more stern "kabhi nahi. Ek sidhi sadhi ladki, Roy Choudaryon ki bahu nahi ban sakthi. Aur patha nahi woh ladki ki jaat dharm kya hai? Tho bas bath katam."

Anirudh whined with irritation, he yelled "kya jaat kya dharm kaka? Sab ek Barabar hai is duniya mein. koi bhi kisi sey kam nahi. Yeh jaat dharm sab manushya ka kiya dhar hai."

His kaka, with rigid face "Firbhi,"

Having enough, Anirudh angrily screamed "Aakir aapko kya chahiye? Kaka. Yeh samaj ki do teen din ki sahrahana (appreciation) yah apke bete apne Som ki zindagi bar ki kushi? Aap hi nirnay lijeye."

"Humare kaka ko tho Som dada ki kushi hi sabse jyadha hai. Humare kakashri toh mahaan hai, Som dada ki kushi hi chunenge." Batuk said with a huge grin as inside he was flying in happiness. If it was Yes for his brother then his line would be easily cleared.

Both Anirudh and his kaka gave him a look, it was enough for him to zip up his mouth.

The Zamindar sat himself on sofa, rolling his hand stick and eying his beloved nephew. He had never said NO to him, though not supported always stood by him, protecting and praying for him.

Adjusting his spectacles, Binoy sat himself beside his dada and whispered to him. It was for minutes as the twin brothers continued all others were concerned.

"Teek hai." All startled and tried to hear as their kaka continued "Manzoor hai. Muje pehle bhi apne beton ki kushi hi sabse jyadha thi aur abb bhi."

All elated at his decision while Batuk being over joyed jumped and hugged his kaka from side adruptly, when all looked at him puzzled, he instantly backed afraid of being caught.

Som hugged his dada and took blessings from the elders, all moved getting back to their work.

Trilochan looked his nephew longingly, Anirudh too sat himself beside him and put his hand on his kaka's as if assuring everything alright.

"Kaka..." He said looking at his kaka's moistened eyes.

"Anirudh.... tum... yeh." His kaka stammered.

"Jantha hoon kaka, aap sirf mere bare mein sochkar inkaar kiya. Patha hai muje. Lekin filhal mere bhaiyon ko mere zaroorat hai." He said trying to convince his kaka, being well known of his kaka's dreams for him and his married life.

"Tera zaroorat ko kya? Unko kya karoge. Isi hath se tuje pal poshkar bada kiya toh kya itna bhi nahi jantha mere bathije ke mann mein kya hai. Kyun?" His kaka replied him.

"Kaka, abi nahi. Abhi hume Som ke bare mein sochna chahiye. Aur mein bahut kush hoon." Saying this, he left the place for he knew next his kaka would speak about Bondita, and why not his kaka was the only one who witnessed the growth of their bond from near.

The next day, all were more busy than usual, helpers were the most.

All gathered in the mid hall. Batuk scrutinized his eyes and was puzzled at all his dadas attire, even them too for not knowing the reason for being asked to dress up such.