The morning was dewy. Spring mornings always have the special fragrance in its surrounding. That morning was no exception. After almost two weeks, Aditi was ready to leave the house. She didn't live in her house in a long time for that long.
Nowadays, coming home didn't feel bad. Home felt comfortable to her. After a long time, Aditi was able to enjoy her life, go to Bihu programs, dance in the neighbourhood, put 'Kopou ful' in her low bun. She felt peace, despite of the storm going on in her head.
Dhon would also go with her to Guwahati. His flight was at 7 pm in the evening. So, he would have to reach the airport at least by 5. She was relieved that she would have Dhon by her side, for some more time, but something was pinching her chest.
The time was already 6:30 am. They had their bus in 7 am. So, Dhon brought the suitcases out of the house and put them in their car. Aditi's dad also got ready to drop them in the bus stand. But, her mom's eyes were wet. She was not ready to let her child go. Se went near her and said,
"Aru dudinman thaki najao kio?"
Aditi smiled and touched her cheeks.
"Jabo lagibo ma. Eneo moi resign dim aru sakori. Olop porhim buli bhabisu. Toh, tar pisot iyatei thakim, tumar usorot."
She wiped her tears and said,
"Hobo de, ji bhal dekho kor. Moi koi koi nuwarilu, jihetu toi nijei bhabiso, kori lobi PhD tu."
Aditi nodded and waved her hands towards her ma and borma. Borma said,
"Xunkale ahibi Oditi. Ami biyar kamo koribo lagibo."
She smiled and slightly pushed Dhon. He looked at her with an irritated look and said,
"Hett faltu. Maa taaik niniba koto. Biya bhangibo he mor."
Everyone around laughed. Finally, it was time for them to leave for the bus. On the way, Aditi's dad stopped the car in front of the Namghor and Aditi prayed from inside the car. It was their daily tradition. Whenever she left house, she always bowed her head in front of the namghor. Again, they continued their journey.
Aditi took the window seat and Dhon sat beside her. She was constantly checking her phone, not knowing what she was looking for. But, she was looking for something. Dhon noticed her distraction. He said,
"Kiba hoise neki?"
Aditi looked at Dhon, breaking her gaze from her phone.
"Nai.."
She swallowed hard and again said,
"Nai, just enei."
"Rohan Jone Oxanti dise neki?"
She widened her eyes and said,
"Toi namtu kot gom pali?"
"Palu aru."
He giggled. She again said,
"Ko na, keneke gom pali."
Her voice came out like a baby. He shook his head and said,
"Nohoi, mane, xidina toi phone t siyori thakote xuna paisilu."
She looked away from him and bowed her head. He again said,
"Ahha, bad de eibur, ko etiya ki hoise?"
She shook her head and put it in his shoulder. He patted her head and said,
"Koi sa sun."
"Najanu dada, moi Rohanok bhal pau jen lage. Kintu xi mor pora atori goise. Toh moio atori jam. Kintu, keneke parim moi ko?"
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General FictionAditi, a small town girl comes to explore a part of herself that she didn't want to be revealed. But, there comes a lot of struggles, a lot of confusions and a lot of reveals of her past life.
