It was mid June, humidity in the air was high. Bombay was eagerly waiting for its first rain, and so was Bondita. Six years of stay in this cosmopolitan city but Barsat holds a special place in her heart.
Under the old tree in threshold, sat Bondita deeply engrossed in bunch of law books.
"Bondita , ha ghe tujha god chaha." said Mrs Patil. (Bondita, here's your extra sweet tea).
"You shouldn't be doing chores Aaji(Grandma). How is your knee pain doing?" Bondita quickly stated.
"Its fine now. You being working so hard this days, let me do this little stuff. And before you question doctor told to walk a little everyday. " Mrs Patil replied to which bondita smiled and sipped tea.
For years now, Bondita stayed in PG at Mrs Patil's Bungalow. After husband's sudden death and children staying in abroad her only support was Bondita. Even though being an illiterate, her life made her believe the importance of education and hence she always supported Bondita. Similar hobbies connected them and they formed a special bond. Bondita found a family in her .Mrs Patil saw a talkative teenage girl converting into smart beauty she was today.
"Me Visarlech, tujhya sathi patr hai Kolkata varun." Mrs Patil accounced.
( Look I forget, received a letter for you from Kolkata.)
"Kharach?Kuthe thevlas tu?" She tried her best to hide the emotions on her face but her voice gave all the hints of excitement . (Really? Where have you kept it?)
"Table, Aye bai haluu" before she could complete bondita was on her way.( Table, hey Girl slow down.)
Just the address of Roy Chaudhary Mansion on brown envelope brought back so many memories.
Dear Bodi,
Or should I say Barrister Babu. Congratulations on your graduation. We all wanted to be there for you on your special day but due to work and kaka's health it wasn't possible.
Day before yesterday when we recieved your letter the whole atmosphere changes in mansion. Kaka couldn't stop praising. Today morning we had Pooja for your success along with brahmin bhog in afternoon. He also distributed rasgullas among kids. And Dada couldn't stop smiling when someone would talk about you.
Everyone miss you a lot. Along with letter there's ticket and money. We will be eagerly waiting for you on Kolkata Station. Will see you soon and have a happy journey.
Your Sincerely,
Batuk.
Smile wouldn't leave her face. She locked herself in her room and kept staring at photo of Anirudh. She had mixed feelings, excitement of finally going home meeting kaka sasurji, Batuk ,somnath dada but her new found feelings for her pati babu made her go coy.
A week time flew away in packing, shopping and sightseeing. Bondita was all set to leave Mayanagri forever tomorrow morning. She was too excited to sleep.
What is in store for Bondita?
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Barrister Babu
FanfictionA Fanfiction of Anirudh and Bondita. After completing Legal (Law) Education, when Bondita returns Tulispur. Will she be able to make Anirudh fall in love with her or she will forever be a responsibility?
