His Fallen Petal

{9} Night's conspiracy

Bondita was busy in her daily chores for the next few days. Her final exams were near so she decided to divert her sole focus on her studies without caring about any other things which was a huge relief for Anirudh.

A few days passed and while Manorma was busy in her mission Anirudh was busy in his work. The family functioned pretty normal except that other people were not on talking terms with Anirudh.

Kaka was emersed in God even more than before, praying for the happiness of the family. Binoy was on a business trip and the other brothers were studying. During this time Sampoorna took care of the three.

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Bondita heard the knocking and turned to see Sampoorna with turmeric milk in her hand.

B:- Aaiye Sampoorna maa.

S:- Ye le pi le aur so jaa. Abhi 2 din aur h... Pariksha me. Tab tk ho jaega. Pr abhi so jaa. Chl.

B:- hmm... Acha vo.. Barrister babu kya kr rhe h...?

S:- Kyu?

B:- Vo kuch sawal puchna tha unse.

S:- Apni nayi biwi ke saath ghum rhe h... Tere shikshak babu... Som se puch lena kl. Abhi vo bhi so gya h...

Bondita's heart tinged with pain but keeping a poker face she drank the milk and closed her books. In the past days, these books were the only thing keeping her sane. At this point she knew one thing that if she wants to avoid any further pain she better focus on just herself.

After Sampoorna left Bondita changed into her comfort clothes, throwing away all the accessories and irritating clothing and went to bed. Afer half an hour of tossing and turning she realised that sleep was not in mood to greet her tonight. She thought of going back to studies but something buzzed her brain so she went to terrace but with a shawl covering her upper body this time.

She sat on the swing, feeling the gentle breeze strocking her features.

She closed her eyes finding solace in the silent whispers of the night. She started thinking of the past events. How she got a sweet innocent crush on the only man she has ever felt comfortable with, not because of his face or looks but for his heart. He was always there for her, saving her from the harsh world even if it costed him his life.

She wondered why her fate conspired to ruin the relationships she wanted to preserve till her death. Her mother whome she loved to the moon and back did nothing but used her. She knew her mother was selfish. The world thought that Bondita was too innocent to see her mother' true face but the world, the society was wrong about her like always.

Her mother loved her. She knew that but her greed overpowered it. Bondita knew what the world didn't. Her mother used to be a very sweet and kind woman once. Those were the happiest days of her life till now because then her father was alive. But after his death everything changed. She and her mother were left alone to survive in the men's world.

Men's world where a lone woman is nothing but an object. If you are a woman no matter an adult or a child they would not leave your flesh if they caught you. She had seen her mother trying to save her modesty. Trying to save her from the world. At last she had to move to her brother's house.

Bondita had scene her mother turning into something she didn't even knew. In an attempt to save her body and clothes to be ripped, her mother had torn away her heart. But before she knew the temptation to have power to save herself made her greedy. One reason why her mother still wanted her to be in this house was because she knew what could happen to her if she was left alone.

An old memory flashed in her mind. The day of her wedding with the old man years ago. That day was raw in her head even though she didn't let anyone know.

Flashback

Bondita was in her room, playing with the dolls. Her mother came with a light smile and sat beside her. Bondita turned to see her. The love in her mother's eyes was evident.

M:- Bondita... Kya krr rhi h... Tu?

She smiled showing her teeth.

B:- Gudiya ke saath khel rhi hu maa.

M:- Beta mujhe kuch batana h... Tujhe... Aaj ke baad tere jeevan me bohot kuch badlega. Pr tu piche mt hatna. Meri Bondita to bohot samajdar hai na? Kuch bhi hoga to sambhal lena. Haar mat maana... Thik.

The words she spoke were absorbed in her little head and she nodded. Although she didn't knew what exactly it meant, she knew her mother is telling her to be strong.

Flashback ends

B:- Mujhe pata hai maa aao mujhe in sone chandi me sajaye rakhna chahti hai taki mujhe vo na jhelna pde ho apna jhela. Pr maa apki chinta ab apki laalach ban chuki h... Jin sone ke geheno ko aap kavach banana chahti thi ab bad unhe aap tijori me bhar rhi h... Aur apko ye pta bhi nhi... Apse rishta sirf iss umeed me toda ki shayad kabhi mujhe khone ka gum apki laalach ko maar sake... Or agr aisa nhi hua to mei maan lungi ki iss duniya ne mujhse meri maa ko aaj chin hi liya akhri me.

She sighed and opened her eyes, looking at the moon. Suddenly she heard some noise like someone was trying to climb the walls. Her eyes widened at the thought of a thief entering their house. She went near the fence and bent down to see Manorma climbing the pipe and entering her room.

B:- What the hell? Ye kaha se aa rhi h...?

Just then she saw manorma waving back to someone. She thought it was Anirudh but to her surprise it was Vidyut giving her flying kiss and drove off. She stood there frozen not knowing how to comprehend the situation. Was Manorma having an affairs right after her marriage? But Vidyut was best friend of Anirudh? What was happening?

Her mind revolved around all the worst possibility which was far away from the truth and too illicit to even mention. She shook those impure thoughts away and saw Anirudh pulling up in the driveway.

Something came to her mind and she silently went down stairs and hid behind the piller. Anirudh entered and threw off his court while slumping down in the couch. He rubbed his tired eyes and served himself a glass of water.

A:- Ye case bhi na meri jaan nikal ke manega.

Bondita who was hiding behind the pillar mistakenly stepped back and her feet hit the stool and the vase on it wriggled and lost balance.

Sorry for the slow updates... Guys.. I was caught up with a lot of things... 😅