Benaam Rishta:An Invisible String

Chapter16

His breathing became uneven by then. swiftly moved towards Bondita. "This girl" pointing a finger to her , turned his red firy eyes to Mama and exclaimed with same strident voice "This selfish girl, Bondita, didn't think twice before shouldering such huge responsibility. When she was only 16 years old. For Binitha's therapy, for Binitha's life.....She didn't hesitate to work on the streets, to be a maid in people's houses, To beg at people's doors. And again, for Binitha's happiness, to fulfill Binitha's wish....she didn't think twice before giving up on her own happiness, before drowning in the ocean of ​​agony by marrying that monster Parth Banarjee. When she knew very well that she was stepping in living hell but she didn't stepped back...and...and she is being called selfish! " Tears of vexation flowed from his eyes nonstop. He did not shout at Mama but at himself. Mama was just an excuse, he vented out anger, frustration, hatred towards himself.....for once calling her selfish, for making false, vile accusations against her. Mama's words threw him in the plathora of culpability and repentance...again! He won't ever be able to forgive himself for that. How could he! How could even anyone!.....call her selfish!...she is such a pure soul.

Taking a deep breath he engulfed the cold demeanor and proceeded "You questioned her motherly love, didn't you? do you know how she has become Adi's mother? Even being Adi's father, I had forgotten about my son. But she fulfilled the responsibility of Adi's parents, she gave my son the love both of a mother and father. that's how she became Adi's Mamma. This is not gifted but earned, conquered. She may not be Adi's biological mother but she is no less than Yashoda Maiya. Their relationship can never break. Bondita was, is and she will always be Adwait's Mamma. Only her!"

A faint yet satisfactory smile crept up on her pale face. newly formed tears rolled down her cheeks. she was overwhelmed. his words worked as soothing balm to her wounded heart. Anirudh saw her soulful glance. passed a gentle smile in assurance, again turned to Mama and Mami Whose chattering mouths were locked. Scared they were.Reluctantly folding hands, plastering a robotic smile he said " You two can go now....and I will be very happy if you never show me your face"

Whatever , he was way frustrated with himself for forgetting about Binitha's birthday. Such a special day of her life. How could he....!! Eight years had passed...since Binitha dead. Nothing like this ever happened.He used to start preparations for this day a few days before...but this time he didn't even remember the day..!! Why!! Was his love for Binitha diminishing? Noo...This can never happen. His love for his Binitha can never lessen...his...ahhh...He should take a soothing shower to get himself out all this thoughts.... otherwise his mind would burst anytime soon....he rushed to bathroom breathing in exasperation.

Here, Bondita's condition was no less. She was also cursing herself for this mistake. She never forgot this day. Even while staying at Parth's house, she performed pooja for Binitha's wellbeing. but what happened all of so sudden??!! was she so engrossed in her own happiness that she was forgetting about Binitha?!her Binitha..!

A gentle touch stop her from self-destructive process. He was there! wiping her tears he picked up from the ground and told about a solution. upon asking he took her to terrace. There she was surprised to see the mesmerizing decorated terrace. A cake and handi of Rosogolla were kept there. Her brows furrowed quizzically,Anirudh explained smilingly..

"Bondita, we still have time. we will celebrate Binitha's birthday here. With Binitha and her friends" she frowned, receiving a chuckle from him "Look "He pointed upwards to the night sky. where stars were twinkling, spreading glitters of brilliance everywhere. " Our Binitha is also happy.." Bondita beamed in exuberance and clapped like a child. Then both of celebrated Binitha's birthday in middle of the night, under the picturesque night sky. with shining moon, Spirkling Binitha and her star friends.

Anirudh was lying on the bed with his head on her lap. Bondita's one hand was on his head. Stroking his hair and another hand was entwined with his. Him...playing with her soft fingers.