Benaam Rishta:An Invisible String

Chapter2

At night Bondita being a alone in the haveli was roaming here and there like a heedless chicken collided with Koyeli. Who later requested her give the coffee to Anirudh as she has handful of works in kitchen to accomplish. nodding in a yes Bondita proceeded towards Anirudh's study room taking the cup of coffee. peeping through the transcend door saw him busy with some papers. She called out him for his permission and enter in. He had no knowledge about the person. held out his hand for coffee, eyes were glued to the papers.

Here she was quite mesmerized to see his creatively organized study room. She didn't know how to read or write. But still had different kinds of attraction towards book, would always be curious to know exactly what was there in the book. Probably beautiful pictures...specially Roshgolla and flowers. she giggled at her own thoughts and became more zealous to see them. glancing at Anirudh she took noiseless steps towards the bookshelf but her bad she stumbled on the edge of adjacent couch causing some books to fall. Nonetheless she managed to catch before those books could touch the ground.

Sitting on the floor, leaning against the couch she opened a book and she was right, that book was filled with lots of pictures. As she flipped more pages eyes spotted a peculiar image that made her howled in terror. an unpleasant screech alarmed Anirudh. Coffee cup tumbled down his hand as he sprung on his feet in a jerk and ran towards the source of that loud cry. 

On seeing Bondita behind the large couch he was stupified, but her shaking length didn't allow him to ponder over the possible reason of her presence in his study.

"B.. Bondita...what happened?" He tried to remove her palms which were covering her eyes. Maybe she got scared to see something she wasn't supposed to. Holding by her shoulder he bent on his knees, "Bondita, why did you sc......"

His blood boiled to see his album in her hand. Eyes fell on that picture and his gaze turned inexplicable. In the meantime she dared to open her eyes and started in quivering tone..."The.. that picture is so scary..so..so detestable..."

Massive wave of intense anger rushed through his veins. his jaw clenched, fist curled into ball, eyes turned bloodshot red, but those changes expression in him went unnoticed by her. She went on to blabber more about the picture freezed at his thunderous voice, "NOT A WORD. DON'T DARE TO UTTER A SINGLE WORD FURTHER. SHE IS NOT SCARY. SHE IS NOT DETESTABLE. UNDERSTOOD!! "

He slammed hard on the table beside them. His voice, expression and actions everything frightened her to the core. trembling she crawled backwards, supported by her palms on the floor. Capturing her petite frame dangerously he bellowed through clenched teeth, "How dare you enter my study without my permission? How dare you touch my things?!! Who the hell asked you t.........." brimmed up tears started trailing down her cheeks that caught his attention. her tears did cool down his anger. Taking in the surroundings in a brief moment he was back to reality. He mentally slapped himself for scaring this little soul. What did he do!such reaction! Frustrated on himself he tightly closed his eyes. Open, slightly parted lips let out a deep sigh to get his composure back.

After a few minutes he sat on the floor infront of her. gave her a handkerchief to wipe off tears, and apologized for his behaviour, in reciprocation she looked at him with her dew eyed. He found her too adorable but Recalling her scared countenance he asked in ever so soft tone "Bondita, why are you still up this late? And why did you come here?"   

"To give your capi Biristra Babu" He bit his tongue on realising that she was the one who gave him cap...coffee...wait..he asked her to repeat the word and she again mispronounced it. he taught her correct pronounciation but didn't work. At last himself stepped back.

"But what were you doing with my album?" His Brows raised quizzically whereas her brows thinned in bafflement . She Corrected him frowning "It's book, not Ablum "

He smiled a little at her cute pronunciation. made an effort to correct that but failed miserably. Lastly said, "ok. Say however you can, but it's called album. Yeah, it is also considered to be book in which we can keep collections of photographs and so other things." he saw her lips produced an expression of cognition.

"Here... this is real book." He handed her a book which She took eyes shining with excitement. but no sooner she opened that all colours of her face lost. it was an English story book which went over her head. Now she found out a biggest truth that books are not interesting but terribly boring. how could Biristra Babu stick with these boring stuff day and night!!she stared at Anirudh in disbelief.

Observing her expression Anirudh snapped his fingers thus bringing her out of her reverie. Changing the topic she asked him about the picture and his relationship with that person. carrying a serious expression he spoke gently,"you shouldn't have called her detestable. Not even others. Everyone is beautiful on their own way. and for me....she is the most beautiful person of the world. She is........"

"Anirudhhh....."

"Lagta hai Kaka aa gaye" he murmured, and both of them went to Trilochan.

Next day Batuk came back from wherever he was. Trilochan welcomed him sweetly....too sweetly for leaving his newly wedded wife just day after the marriage and disappearing for five days like ghost. After that drama came an end Anirudh left for Kolkata on work purpose. Batuk was very happy that he would be able to live peacefully for a few days without seeing his face.

Anirudh returned home gloriously after a month.  Everyone was very happy, celebrated his yet again another victory with great enthusiasm. Amidst everything One thing he observed that Bondita was nowhere to be seen in the house. When he asked everyone, they made some excuses and diverted the topic. Like this whole day passed, still not being able to see her, twigs of his patience broke. gathering all in the living room he inquired the same , and here, for the first time in his life he spoke to Batuk in higher tone....much to Trilochan's surprise.

Some apprehensive thoughts came in his mind making him restless about Bondita's whereabouts. where that little girl could be! No one was telling him the truth. and Batuk also was chanting one sentence that he didn't like to expose their husband wife matters to someone else.

He was not at home for a month. 
Then what might have happened!

Where is she?