Benaam Rishta:An Invisible String

Chapter7

He huffed in disappointment. looked at Anirudh who was in pool of tears. Trilochan asked doctor to tell him the truth of Binitha's death. doctor told them everything that the reason of Binitha's death wasn't asthenia but brain tumor. Which Binitha requested him to keep secret.

Anirudh wasn't in a state to bear such thunderbolt anymore .getting this unexpected, heart-wrenching information from Doctor he lost his balance. folded himself like a turtle in the corner of the couch legs. shivered atrociously.

"Barrister Babuuu.....!"

They startled at Bondita's sudden intervantion. passing a disappointed glare to everyone she ran towards Anirudh. Who was on the verge of losing control on himself. broke the glass that's in his hand causing his palms to flowed blood unstoppably.

"Bondit....."

"Please don't say anything uncle. I saw everything that I need to. You said he behaved with me wrongly..but what are you doing to your own son? Barrister Babu is in such a deplorable condition and moreover he was drunk. that's why was out of his senses. But what you did no matter whatever the reason is...it wasn't expected from you uncle..." "Neither from you Kaka ji" Trilochan was about to say something but stopped by Bondita. Both the brother locked their mouth instantly. Doctor too went towards Anirudh to get hold him but one glare from Bondita...he stepped back. She sighed.

"And..."she continued again looking at three of them holding Anirudh by his shoulder" Today you..both of you have come here to confront him...punish him for such a pretty reason. But did you ever come to him to console him...to make him understand...to say some soothing words to heal his pain when he had lost his mother? When he lost his wife?...no..see "She brought out a photo of Shubra maa that was kept near Anirudh " see, there is the photo of his mother.Being in such state he must have longed for his mother's presence. craved to have her near him...atleast..one person...but none of you come to him. you all were afraid because he behaves abnormal.that He might hurt you anyway. but did you tried to know how much hurt he was..?that made such an ethical person an underbred...!" Silence prevailed the surroundings for a while. She observed everyone. No one uttered a word. their eyes lowered to the floor.....

"Just chanting.."She still wasn't done..."I can understand your pain...isn't enough Kaka ji. we have to show that. neither appointing doctors for treatment is enough. when we mostly need is loved ones care, support, helping hands, inspiring words to overcome such phase of life. yess, everyone in this world has lost someone but we can't expect same reaction from every individual. I myself had attempted to suicide not being able to pain of losing my Baba and Maa. That time Barrister Babu had saved me and taught me the truth of life. Had encouraged me to move on in life. But unfortunately he himself lost that courage today. Still he didn't take such step......"

"This"Taking a alcoholic bottle from the floor she forwarded for them to have a look.they did.she felt Anirudh was watching her continuously...she did feel a little bit.....scared...nonetheless.. continued. "Had you placed one loving hand on his head as shield,he wouldn't had to take shelter of alcohol...all of you considered him insane. That's why neither you came nor ever allowed me to come near him....he would be completely insane if it goes like this....now please go...if you can please talk to him normally...give him the company he needs...please " She folded her hands infront of them..pleading. They left Totally dumbfounded. didn't finding anything to say. All of them went out of the study.

Bondita cautiously bandaged Anirudh's wounded hand. He just kept looking at her like a lost child. unstoppable tears were trailing down his cheeks. For a moment she thought he would scold her for entering into his study thus she stood up.. silently. was about to leave. But.Stopped....feeling a tug on her wrist. turning behind found Anirudh near her feet. On his knees. Head downed. Without any words. he was just shedding tears silently. Chin wobbled, lips  quivering as if he was trying so hard to form a sentence. he seemed to be trying to apologize...to her..for his last night behaviour....!but no words made their way through his lips. reserved air puffed out of his mouth....because of exertion.