Benaam Rishta:An Invisible String

Chapter21

30 January, 1926....

A 27 years old man in frock coats...knee-length, dark blue, double-breasted coat with velvet collar and cuffs, was engrossed in an elaborated article about....
William Devidson , Govornor general of India has been killed in powerful bomb blast caused by some revolutionary, during the British viceroy's official visit in Kalkatta on 26 January' published on hindustan times written by it's chief editor Sardar Panikkar. He read the newspaper multiple times. The more times he repeated, his eyes and white skin turned red in anger. Gritting teeth, tearing the newspaper into pieces and throwing in the air, he commanded his men to find those revolutionary at any cost and if possible shoot them to death on sight.

"Bondita....Bondita... Bonditaaa...."A panicky Binitha ran towards Bondita calling out her name in highest pitch of her voice. Bondita, who was distributing sweets among children, instantly looked behind and got shocked to see her state. breathing heavily Binitha stood infront of her but without saying anything pulled her to their house. Bondita kept asking her about the matter but she didn't utter a word until they reached inside their house...

"Binii tell me na, what happened?" Bondita whined like a child, a little worried she was to see Binitha's behaviour.

"Are you going somewhere today?" She finally voiced. Bondita took a Breath in relief and nodded positively.

"No, you are not going anywhere" she coughed to hear her. No!!she must go out today. Today he...he is coming.but...

"Why??" She instantly put in.

"ohhh, my dear Krantikari madam ji, have you got any update today? If not, then let me give you one " Her tone of voice wasn't formal but sarcastic one. Bondita pouted fearfully around her bossy Bini. Binitha rolled her eyes knowing very well her dear friend's tricks. thus spoke out seriously "Bondita, William Anderson, son of Viceroy William Devidson has come to India and they are looking for all the revolutionaries and you know what can happen?"

Ohh that's the matter! Bondita smiled at her worried friend. holding her hand gently said "Don't worry Bini. Nothing will happen.

"How can you say this? That Anderson can do anything in his wild anger. How many times have I forbidden you not to involve yourself in these things but no, you always have to fight for this world and attract danger like magnet. Now see the consequences. I just hope one day this world doesn't snatch your........"

"Aare ruk ja meri maa..." Bondita covered her mouth by palms, eyes widened in astonishment. "you know na Bini, that Devid was a devil in human form. Death is nothing compared to all his misdeeds. even after all these efforts, we still do not know where he has hidden those thousands of people whom he has taken away from our rural areas. I think they are no more......"Heaving a deep sigh she proceeded further "Whatever, it's a little compansation. But don't worry, truth always wins"

"Okay."She nodded in cognition"But...but you can't go out, at least today. because it's your birthday today and I want you to stay away from all the worldly affairs"

Bondita Gulped hard. shook head vigorously. Why Bini pressed the same button again! She has to go today no matter what. She waited for this day, dreamt of this day for years.....to see her Krishna. Her Anirudh after long seven years.