Some relationships are Benaam (Unnamed) that doesn't mean it is non-existent. They do exist, just can't explain in mere words. Earth and grass also live a beautiful relationship, But unnamed..
Still beyond wordly definition. Like this some relations...
After the incident of that day Anirudh and Bondita tried to stay detached as much as possible. they didn't engage in their usual comunication anymore. even facing each other had become arduous for them. They didn't know what to say or day...albeit unwillingly but whenever situation led them together.
Thus, they chose that avoiding each other would be better option.
One day Anirudh went to Kalkatta due to a case purpose. After a week he made his way back to home. It's late at night. More than the darkness of night gloominess was visible in his face. he straightly went to his room and threw himself on the bed. after a while brought out somthing of his purse. It's a golden sunflower pendant.
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He scanned the pendant keenly. remembering something...
"Keep this to you.this is Binitha's pendant...this is so special......"
"But how do you know Binitha ?"
"Binitha is my cousin. We're Almost same age. Actually After the death of Binitha's parents.I didn't know where she went.I tried to find her everywhere...but all was futile. A few months ago I came to know that Binitha did not run away from the house as I was told but had thrown her out of the house and that was done by my parents.means, Binitha's Mama and Mami......... however, It's only Last week I just got to know that Binitha was married to you but......! "
"Can you tell me...........how did Binitha's parents die?"
"They died because....... I'm not sure.... maybe burning in the fire"
"What's is the name of Binitha's parents?"
"Arvind Das and Sumati Das. Arvind uncle was a Barrister"
"What???......how is this possible?...Binitha's father name is Arabindan chaterjee. Was a well known businessman. my father's business partner"
"But...Anirudh Babu I'm telling the truth......wait, I have a picture of Binitha....it had been captured in her fifth birthday....."
He sat up from the bed with a jerk .Endless questions were roaming in his mind but there's no answer. even if there was,but the answer would have ended on the question itself..
But above all, the incomprehensible and mysterious things was that there's a similar pendant with him too. He brought his pendant from his almirah and hold them together...same.... "golden sunflower symbolic pendant..."!
What's the story....!!
After an hour he went to Bondita's room to see his son as he knew where Adi would be. He was going to knock but the door was already open so entered in. the scene infront brought a relaxed smile to his face.as if all his worries, disturbance flew away somewhere looking at their faces. Adwait and Anika were sleeping with their heads on Bondita's lap and Bondita was sleeping with her back leaned onto the bedrest.
He sat on the edge of the bed. that's when noticed Bondita was clutching somthing to her chest. he brought that from her grip. saw that's Binitha's picture. bemused, looked at Bondita. closely observed her. there dried up tears stain were on her face. a painful chuckle left his lips. he accepted defeat...he would never be able to understand their relationship! it's been four years...still this girl.....! whereas he started accepting the truth.
One of his hand reached out to her cheeks to wipe away those tears drops.then to pat her head. He couldn't understand whether he should express gratitude for whatever she did for them or apologize for what she had to gone through because of them. for he could never understand her pain. for he never came to shoulder her in her lonely life when she needed someone to cry her heart out. To share her agony.
He stood up to leave but stopped feeling a hold in his palm. turning around found Bondita but was still sleeping. browse creased in confusion. Nevertheless,as he tried to pull away his hand from her hold Bondita woke up. as soon as her eyes fell on him, she withdrew her hand swiftly.
"Ba..Barrister babu...when did you return from Kalkatta?"
He heard her asking...nervously. passing a smile he answered. then Bondita asked whether he had his dinner. he replied that it's too late and moreover he wasn't hungry. But Bondita didn't listen. ran to Kitchen to fetch food for him. shaking head in defeat...he laughed. sat on her bed. caressed Adwait and Anika's head lovingly. within a few minutes Bondita came back with his food. he knew there's no point in denying thus ate silently...like a obedient child.
Suddenly Adwait and Anika woke up. Adi jumped in his father's embrace and pecked him on the Cheeks. started crying, murmuring "I missed you Papa". Anirudh also showered him with multiple kisses all over his face. "I too missed you my pappa"
Anirudh saw Anika also squealed joyfully seeing him but stopped in the midway and sat back on the bed.sadly. he felt bad when Anika didn't come to him. he knew the reason was him only. he ran away from her for the past one month...because she called him Papa.
"Papa...are you angry with me? Please forgive me. If you don't like...then I won't call you Papa again. But please don't go away from us. I........Adi did miss you so much..."
Anika spoke so slowly. As if she was on the verge of crying. Anirudh felt guilty hearing her words. She was a little child. Didn't understand the depth of worldly things. But she did long for father's warmth. Although was unknown but growing up, she saw him...which was why she called him her father...All these years Bondita fulfilled the role of a mother for his Adwait. gave a mother's love. But he failed to give that to her child.....!keeping Adi on the bed he went to Anu. hold her face in his palms. placed a soft kiss on her forehead and Spoke lovingly..
"No bachcha. Why would I be angry with such a cute, sweet adorable Angel...!"
"Then why did you leave us?" She pouted sadly.
"I have some important work that's why..."
"Ohh...haa..you...you are a Biristra Babu"
Anirudh's eyes widened. with opened mouth kept looking at Anu.he Asked Anu who taught her this. She indicated Bondita.then he slowly turned his eyes towards the real culprit. Bondita stood there expressionless...as if she heard nothing.
"Papa,Saary but don't scold Mamma" Adwait hold Bondita's hand.uttered innocently.
"You too!"Anirudh shoked his head in disbelief. looked at the Master Sahiba with not so proud smile for teaching the children uniquely unique word.
Bondita hold her ears cutely before saying... "Saary Biristra Babu"
Anirudh had nothing to say. Showing his palm, thumped up. Indicated her to went on with her peculiar talent of pronounce words however she wanted.
Then suddenly four of them bursted into laughter.
After a while Anirudh took Adi in his arms to take him with him.Asked Anika whether she will go too. Anu jumped in happiness. chuckling he took both the babies in his arms. he stayed put at the doorstep. turned behind. wished softly... "Bondita...Good night" she was amazed. smiling warmly wished him back and he went out of the room.
Wipping a drop of happy tears Bondita layed down on her bed. Today she was alone.....still felt whole......!
