Benaam Rishta:An Invisible String

Chapter19

I never wanted to separate you from me. I always wanted you beside me, behind me and with me... forever..Till death comes and then our soul immers in each other for eternity.

You know,......we would probably be together today. Had you stayed one more day and heard what I had to say. We might have loved each other without feeling guilty....unlike that night, had I found you along with the raising sun. I'm still awfully sorry for that night.....for making you feel....I don't want you....I don't love you....much....

Flashback....

After a week Bondita will leave for Kalkatta, all arrangements were made.They did not meet each other after that night. After their mutual decision to stay apart. On the eve of Holi, Anirudh sent Bondita a red gown with bright blue border and a watch through Adi and Anu. On the morning of Holi day, Anu and Adi informed Anirudh that Bondita has fainted. upon hearing that Anirudh ran to her house in air speed. found her unconscious in the bathroom. Immediately picking her in arms he took to room. in no time Doctor came and did her check-up.

"Doctor, How is my......how is Bondita? Why did she faint? Everything is fine, right? Or there is......"

"Calm down Mr. Anirudh" Doctor smiled slightly to see how restless he was. as if someone choked on his breath. " Bondita ji is absolutely fine. Nothing to be worried. By the way, Congratulations..............."

"Ani...Anirudh Babu....."

Their conversation was interrupted by Bondita's voice. He took a breath in relief as she regained consciousness. tears  brimmed in his eyes out of happiness. He pulled her in a bone crushing hug, not caring about the doctor standing behind them. Doctor adored them smilingly.

"Bo...Bondita..are you fine? Thank God, you have come to your senses. you know how scared I was....It felt like I....."

"Anirudh Babu, I'm okay. Nothing has happened to me. See..."

She wiped off his tears. glared at him fake angered, next it turned into heartache realising their Destiny and he already broke down just in fear of losing her.

"Doctor, what were you saying the......."

"Dada..."

Anirudh stopped and turned towards the door, saw Batuk. Batuk said that kaka was calling him for sometime very important work. Bondita's hold in his hand loosened. Anirudh looked at her sadly. She indicated him to go. Caressing her head and Cheeks. Asking her to take care of herself, he left. Later, whole day passed. As it was Holi day, everyone was with playing with colours but there's no colour in their life without each other. They just shedded tears inside their locked room. At night, Anirudh asked Koyeli for a glass of water. Someone gave him that. But he was so disturbed and way lost in his thoughts that didn't notice exactly what's in that glass and drank that down. Few minutes later he realised that's Bhang. before he could think of anything else, someone pulled him somewhere, covering his eyes. When he opened them , found himself in Bondita's house and his most beautiful flower was standing infront of him, adorning herself in the dress he got for her. he didn't realise for how long he was lost in her, only came in reality feeling something in his hand. Saw, Bondita was tieing a watch on his wrist.

"A simple gift from me to you. A watch. when we stay apart count how long we can be without each other...." She said playfully. Anirudh tried to smile but failed miserably. the thought of separation brought tears in his eyes even in intoxicated state. He held her hand tightly. Without any word just kept looking at her....intently, helplessly. Bondita could see the effect her words had on him. just chuckled painfully.