Benaam Rishta:An Invisible String

Chapter20

Before Saurav could say anything Anirudh ran to another Hut or can say...in the nest of love he had created for his love through a side path behind a sunflower garden. He unlocked the door and went inside. Saurav waited clueless. After a few minutes Anirudh came out of the Hut with a hand camera, again locking it behind went to Saurav and gave him the camera.

"See, here it is.."Saurav took the camera from him and saw his latest painting. Bondita's picture in red gown with bright blue border . Saurav blinked his eyelashes multiple times to soak up the brimming tears of his eyes, yet smiled in amazement after seeing the picture. It was just a small glimpse of his enthralling work. The painting was way wonderful, was so realistic that Saurav couldn't help but admired the artistic work along with the artist infront of him.

Artist....Anyone can be an artist for the world....but he became Artist only for his love!

Saurav remembered how Anirudh used to hate painting since childhood. He was brilliant in every level but didn't like painting at all but see today......what love made him!how love changed him whole! Now he can't pass a night without painting her...!

And he painted her so meticulously that If anyone sees with heart, would be able to understand the depth of his love.....for his beloved.

Saurav saw Anirudh talking to sunflower, but couldn't understand what. smiling painfully gazed at him. , he went ahead and placed hand on his shoulder. Anirudh turned around to him, he raised brows questioning what he was doing. Anirudh nodded nothing. and then they both went inside the Hut.

"By the way Anirudh, when will Anu and Adi come?" Saurav asked as they both sat on small handmade wooden stool.

"They will come the day after tomorrow. Kaka is a little bit unwell that's why they stayed there. and I too let them stay as they rarely go out anywhere..."

"Anirudh, I said you countless times, again saying it....please go back to your house"

Saurav found his invisible smile and he knew the meaning of behind this expression. he sighed. Holding Anirudh's hand spoke....

"Anirudh, you are the son of Landlord, above all the head of the whole village. not only the most famous Barrister of Bengal, but also in foreign countries you have a great impact. no need to mention, your life is dedicated to the service to humanity. Whatever you did for the walfare of mankind or society is remarkable. The world knows that. You have built orphanages, schools, colleges, hospitals...for human welfare but what about yourself??why are you doing like this?to yourself? To your family! If you want you can build thousands of buildings and live a lavish life but no. You are here, On the road, in this Hut, Surviving somehow on dry bread. It's been ten years,Anirudh..now please end this exile life.!!

He stared at Saurav for a few seconds. That peculiar smile still was on his lips as he voiced....

"I'm not living exile life Saurav. I am here of my own free will. Yeah, I can be the most famous Barrister Anirudh Roy Chowdhury....for the world. Everyone knows that But what about this poor Anirudh Babu! Her Anirudh Babu.... Who doesn't know where his love is! who's world is nothing but a living hell without her! I don't know if I'm an altruistic but as a human I always try my best to serve and bless the humanity. But "He pulled his hand out from saurav, turned towards the window. taking a deep breath proceeded...

"But this is the least I am able to do for my love. A dry morsel of bread feels tastiest, when I lie on the ground admiring her picture, feels most comfortable. This Hut provides me great pleasure and peace than any luxurious house. Because I know " He again turned to Saurav. Pool of tears threatened to fall from his eyes, he said further, in heavy pain filled voice "Maybe she is also surviving like this somewhere. I'm just trying to be with her...even from far.If our love is sinful then both should be equally punished. Or if this is written in our destiny then our destiny is the same, so why should she bear this alone! I will also follow her step till my last breath..........."