BONDITA'S REASON

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Anirudh enquired Bondita about her reason behind pursuing barristery. Bondita's face became pale. After a moment of silence, Bondita began

Bondita: Barrister babu when my Baba was alive, he was running a medical firm. One day one of his best friends was stuck in a debt. So in order to help him my Baba made him as a partner in his firm. So that he can give him some share from the profit. He also got rid of his debt soon. And my Baba's firm also became well established. One day suddenly my Baba was stuck in a fire accident and died. And after that his best friend came to our house and told that my Baba was in debt to him. And he told that my Baba has kept our house  and firm in stake. Everyone believed him because my Baba had made him a partner .Then he took away everything from us. Then me and my ma had to leave our house (tears brimming in her eyes). But we knew Barrister babu that my Baba would not have been in debt to him. And he would have not kept our house in stake. But there were none to support us. So we came to Devipur two years back. The head of the village is a nice person. He got me the job to check accounts in the temple. But I was determined to prove my dad was innocent. So I approached many barristers but everyone got money from my baba's friend and stepped back. So I thought I would pursue barristery and prove my Baba's innocence.And not only for this reason but also I want to fight for the rights of the women. Because after Baba's death Maa had struggled a lot and even now girls are not allowed to get educated.

Anirudh: I am sorry Bondita. I had not thought there would be a sad reason behind it (apologetically).But I am really proud of you Bondita.

Bondita: Thank you Barrister babu. I am feeling relieved after sharing this with you.

Anirudh: Bondita can you tell me your Baba's friend's name.

Bondita: Shubam Chatterji.

Anirudh: I have heard this name somewhere...

Suddenly a young man came there.

Bondita: Arey Dada come come.

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Man: Bondita who is this?

Bondita: He is my finance (slightly blushing).

Man: Won't you introduce us with each other.

Bondita: Barrister babu this is Saurabh Dada. Saurabh Dada he is...

Anirudh: I am Anirudh Roy Chaudhary.

Saurabh: Anirudh Roy Chaudhary? Are you from Tulsipur?

Anirudh: Yes.

Saurabh: Arey Anirudh have you forgot your friend?

Anirudh: Saurabh? Saurabh Munshi ?

Saurabh: Yes my friend!

Anirudh: Arey Saurabh how can I forget you?

They both hugged each other. Saurabh and Anirudh studied in the same school. Saurabh's family was wealthy. They were the head of the village. Infact It was Saurabh's father who got Bondita a job in the temple. Saurabh's father was a nice person. They treated Bondita as their own daughter. The Munshis were out of the village when
Bondita's alliance was fixed. Now Saurabh has come to speak about the dowry for the groom.

Bondita: If the hugging session is over, then let me ask you something.(giggling)

Saurabh and Anirudh parted away from each other.

Bondita: Dada tell me the reason for your arrival.

Saurabh: Bondita we came to know that your alliance was fixed when we were out of the village. Baba sent me to talk about the dowry for the groom.

Anirudh: There is no need to talk about it Saurabh. We are not taking any dowry from Bondita.

Saurabh: Anirudh my friend I am very happy that Bondita got a man like you. I believe you'll take care of my sister well.

Anirudh: I'll promise you Saurabh I will not let her shed even a drop of tear from her eyes.

Again they both hugged each other.

Saurabh: Anirudh come home. How many years it has been since we met. My parents will also be happy to see you. And the sky has already becoming dark. So you stay in my home for today.

Anirudh: But...

Saurabh: I will inform your Kaka.

Anirudh: Then ok Saurabh.

Batuk came there.

Anirudh: Come Batuk let's go to Saurabh's home.

Batuk: No Dada I want to stay with Boudi.

And he ran to Bondita. Bondita lifted him in her arms. Then Anirudh left with Saurabh.

Saurabh's home

Saurabh: Ma see who has come.

Biraj: Arey Anirudh beta!

Anirudh: Yes ma. How are you?

Biraj: I am fine beta. How are you?

Anirudh: I am fine ma.

Biraj: It has been years since we met you. Now you have grown very big.

Saurabh: Ma do you know Bondita's groom is none other than Anirudh.

Biraj: It's a very good news Saurabh. I am sooo happy that Bondita has got a good life. How much struggle the child has went through?

Saurabh: Ma always good things happen to good people.

Biraj: You are right Saurabh. You both get in I'll serve you food.  They went inside and had their dinner.

Rc haveli

Kaka was worried as Anirudh and Batuk hadn't returned yet. Suddenly he heard the telephone ringing. He went and picked the call. Hearing Saurabh on the other side Kaka became happy.

Kaka: Hello.

Saurabh: Hello Kaka I am Saurabh.

Kaka: Arey Saurabh beta how are you?

Saurabh: I am fine Kaka. How are you?

Kaka: I am fine beta. Any good news?

Saurabh: Kaka Anirudh is here. Please let him stay in our home tonight.

Kaka thought that it would be good if Anirudh stayed in Saurabh's home. As he was driving his motor gadi for a long time for the past two days. And he also didn't want Anirudh to stay in Bondita's home before marriage.

Kaka: Ok beta let him stay there.

Saurabh: Thank you Kaka.

Kaka: Ok beta take care.

Kaka kept the phone. Anirudh and Saurabh were talking about their childhood memories and soon they went to sleep.

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