Anidita:Love's Liberation

Woven Destinies~2

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AUTHOR'S POV

~Healthy Flirting~

Niharika Ganguly,

Is the beautiful lady with strikingly pretty eyes and thick, attractive eyebrows, possessing an alluring presence that could captivate anyone.

As Anirudh sipped the coffee, he noticed Bondita's questioning gaze and replied, "The coffee is just like you, Bondita, and she is my friend..."

Before Anirudh could complete his sentence, Niharika extended her hand for a handshake and introduced herself, "Niharika Ganguly."

Bondita realized that Niharika was not only beautiful but also had a truly enchanting voice. She was perfect, thought Bondita. They shook hands, and Bondita introduced herself, her voice bold and steady to mask her past insecurities, "Bondita Anirudh Roy Choudhary."

"Soon to be Barrister Bondita Anirudh Roy Choudhary," said Anirudh with a proud smile, to which Niharika returned the smile.

Before Bondita could leave, Anirudh asked her, "Do you know Dr. Kadambini Ganguly, Bondita?"

After a few seconds of thought, Bondita replied, "Indeed, the first certified female doctor of India... wait, Kadambini Ganguly... Niharika Ganguly..."

Niharika nodded and said, "She is my aunt."

"Oh," replied Bondita, astonished, her eyes wide.

Seeing Bondita's face turn questioning again, Niharika explained, "My parents passed away three years ago, leaving me to handle everything. My elder brother didn't care to look after me. That's when I came across the tailoring unit of Surraiya. She introduced me to Anirudh, and I wanted to stand on my own feet instead of depending on someone, so I started working under him as a typewriterist."

"Oh that's inspiring" said bondita and asked "what would you like to have? Tea?...coffee?" To which niharika politely refused

Bondita collected the empty coffee cup and moved from there giving them both a lovely smile .

Though her face didn't show anything but inside she was having a debate her insecurities taking over her. Niharika was pretty, intelligent, outspoken, open-minded,independent and most importantly elder than her by atleast 4-5 years which meant closer to Anirudh's age. And she called her Patibabu by his name which means she was close to him and the the look in her eyes were the look which bondita has for anirudh.

Bondita's thoughts were stressing her out so she distracted her by focusing on the food preparation.
The day passed by.. And Bondita again felt boring and went to Anirudh they were speaking about her days in London, her internship,  the places she visited...etc bondita said "patibabu you have changed I could feel it " for which he asked "like what ?" curiously .

bondita replied "you dont feel like a strict teacher anymore who keeps on talking about my studies back to back ,but you feel like a friend i could confide anything to"  for which Anirudh understandingly replied "Bondita, I used to prioritize your studies above all when you were younger. Now, I see you differently—you're still the same, but I feel more like a friend than someone strict. I've noticed how much you've grown, and I want you to know there's no need to fear me anymore."

Bondita felt awkward after their unexpected discussion, so she quickly changed the topic, asking Anirudh about his comment earlier that morning: "And what was that in the morning, Patibabu? 'The coffee is just like you, Bondita.'" She imitated his voice teasingly, and he chuckled at her playful imitation.