Benaam Rishta:An Invisible String

Chapter6

"Why would I know this from anywhere else when I myself was the producer of this name" Batuk's eyes popped out. looked at her shocked. She nodded smilingly"Yess,when you were a baby....You were fat and round. like "Golu molu" that's why I used to call you "Golu" after Shubra aunty too joined me and kept this your nickname. By the way,not only yours but Somnath's nickname also kept by Shubra aunty and me"

Batuk laughed at this and pinched his throat all of a sudden "SHOTTI?!" Bondita creased her browse in astonishment.

"Tum se hi sikha hai Didi" Batuk added. she pulled his cheeks playfully. Both of them bursted into laughter.

"Now tell me why were you crying?" Bondita asked again.

"Wo...actually.. today... I'm missing Maa badly. See, everything has changed. After Baudi's dea...death. Nothing remained like before. No one talk to me like....no...one..lov..loves...me..." Bondita pulled Batuk in her embrace. patted his head in consolation. she understood his pain. how much he was going through at this tender age. Bondita saw Somnath at the doorstep. looking at them smiled a little and was about to leave but stopped instantly hearing....

"Bhopu....where are you going?in your childhood..you used to cry loudly all the time but now why are you hiding those silent tears?" Somnath couldn't control anymore. ran in. hugged Bondita tightly. Both of them cried their heart out. Tears brimmed in Bondita's eyes too. letting them to flow silently She patted both of their head. Sang the same lullaby Shubra used to sing. Batuk and Somnath drifted into deep slumber....peaceful sleep after so long.

It was another night...

Binoy came home late at night after two days of outing. As he entered his eyes fell on Bondita who was sitting on the dining table. Smiling in nervousness she uttered fearfully..

"U..uncle...your dinner. Wo.. Bihari Kaka and Koyeli didi isn't at home for some reason...so...I..."

Binoy said nothing. just sat on the chair. Smiling delightfully Bondita served him. After having dinner Binoy stepped toward his room but stopped.

"Listen Bondita.....Beti..I'm sorry for my behaviour. And I know a simple sorry is nothing infront of what I forced you to do..you had to go through so much.. because of me......but still please forgive if you can"Binoy spoke downing his head in guilt. Bondita nodded negatively before speaking...

"No uncle. You have no fault. It's was my Baba's last wish. That I fulfilled And moreover you are friend of my Baba...so please don't seek forgiveness like this....." Binoy smiled. Patted her head lovingly murmuring a thanks.

one evening...

After Sandhya Aarti Bondita went towards the staircase but suddenly everything went blank and she fell down. after examining doctor said she didn't have food for so long. because of extreme feebleness she became unconscious.
Koyeli informed that Bondita was fasting for the three days. As Trilochan Kaka wasn't well for the past one month.Bondita vowed to Durga maa that she would kept fast until Trilochan was cured.

Everyone was in utter shock upon hearing that. Trilochan's eyes brimmed with tear. patted the head of unconscious Bondita he wondered..

what's their relationship with this girl...!

How can someone be so selfless....?!

Slowly but surely things started changing..for good. they're back to their daily schedule eventually. communication between the family members improved a lot.

But unfortunately nothing changed about Anirudh. he was busy in his own world. Forgetting about the happenings in his house. for his uncanny behaviour no one dared to confront him...talk to him calmly.