Binod replied to Suketu (in loud voice as hinting to Bondita): haa yaar even my sister and brother in law also have same problem. My sister is 10 years younger than my brother in law . He says something for her welfare and for better future but my sister couldn't understand what he is telling. choti hai naa isliye.
Suketu: You know my Stella aunty, a Britisher who is our neighbour.
Binod : Haa haa I do remember..what happened to her.
Suketu: she got married with her boy friend Peter who is much younger in age than her . She is actually successful business woman who is successful in running her office but in home he never understand her views and support her . It is she who always make him understand that don't waste money don't be a spendthrift and all.. but he ..he doesn't pay attention to her words. So they are fighting all the time it seems like they may get separated soon.
Bondita is getting worried.
Suketu: That's why I am telling age is an important criteria for a strong relationship. The more the age gap the more are difference of opinions. The lesser the age gap they will have perfect understanding and compatibility
Binod: yes dear. I will love a girl who suits my age..be it anyone. I can go to any extent to gain her love.
Suketu: Perfect yaar. Even I will also go against the world and do anything for her. But the only thing I want is my would be girl friend should be smart talented, genuine in heart and look like ..look like.. (he intentionally looked at his 4 class girls and said) yes she should look like our Bondita .
Richa understood their tactics and thought that these guys won't change and shooked her head by smirking sheepishly.
Whereas Bondita didn't pay attention to their last words. She is only disappointed with the fact they proposed that age is an important factor for a perfect relationship. Is less age that necessary for a perfect relationship?
When the boys are still continuing this love stories topic maths teacher came from back and pulled their ears, asked them to stand up and reprimanded them for not mending their ways so far despite of facing 1 month suspension. They apologized the teacher but burning with fury inside for the insult.
Maths teacher then announced in class that govt had declared to conduct an exam in all subjects for higher class students and whoever scores well they will be promoted by skipping one class and scholarship will also be given.
Bondita raised doubt: Sir what is this promotion?
Matha teacher: Bondita, if you clear this exam with highest score you will be directly promoted to 10th std and scholarship will also be offered. but you should score more than 90%. Till now very few Indians have scored it and that too only boys. So I am hoping atleast this time girls should come forward to give their names and try for this exam . Anyway, students! Whoever are interested can give their names. Make it fast.
Bondita and Neetu ,sone other boys gave their names for exams
Maths teacher asked Suketu and gang: Hey love story Romeos! What about you three? Won't you atleast Try to write the exam..
Suketu and gang frowned when master had criticized them openly
Niranjan covered that : Sir its a tough syllabus and moreover the question paper will also be very complicated..
Maths teacher sarcastically mocked: As if you three are not complicated. See already you are lagging in studies. As per your age you should have been in college, but look at you three.. You are still in school if you won't work hard to pass in exams, no doubt you will be in school even if you reach 20-25 years of age. Take care. Work hard.
Look at this girl Bondita Das , she had joined late in school but still she is struggling hard to cover up all syllabus. She comes early to school and will be participating actively in all school activities.. Learn something from her
Bondita felt proud and thought if her Patibabu listens it he will definitely feel proud and says: Bravo Bondita and pat her back with a proud smile.
Suketu and gang couldn't take this Insult easily and seeing the proud smile on Bondita's face Their ego is deeply hurt and burnt inside with fury.
Maths sir asked the students whoever have enrolled their names they have to prepare all the classes topics which they have read upto now and also prepare for current affairs also. Bondita and other enrolled students nodded.
In the evening after finishing their classes Bondita came out of school and Anirudh is waiting for her outside.
Suketu and gang saw Anirudh and decided to follow them. He has happily held Bondita's hand and they both went to Murli kaka hut.
The three boys are surprised to see that they both are going towards hut and living in school watchman Murli house.
Niranjan: Yaar, is Bondita and her husband belong to poor family!?
Suketu: But her husband's dressing doesn't give impression that he is from poor family.
Binod: May be he is also working as servant or as watchman and may be his owner might have given as charity like how my dad used to give his used suits and shirts as charity to drivers and servants. Or may be pretending that he is educated, rich, that's it. If he is really rich or atleast having good earning why will he live in this cheap area where there is not even having a washroom?
Suketu: you are right yaar. Do you remember the kind of saree she wore when we saw her for the first time. It's a cheap saree just like our servants wear..
whatever their background may be.. but they both are living alone , no sasural or may not be having any influential contacts also. So we don't have any problem, we can use all our weapons to trap this fish in all the ways , enjoy with her fully.
He smirked and left .
Anirudh had shown Bondita that he had built toilets and washrooms for women specially and also some space for women to change clothes there and glass pieces are kept on walls so that no man try to sneak through walls. Bondita felt amazed and thanked him by holding his hand. He cupped her cheeks and told : Now you need not wait outside and control your reflexes or urgencies.
Her heart is fluttering that her Patibabu understood her well. Why this age gap is there between them? Else their story will also be a perfect love story.
Some ladies are passing by. They too came and thanked him for Providing them a solution for their sensitive problem and a special four walls private space is also provided so that they can change there freely.
They have complemented Bondita's fate and the love her Patibabu had on her despite of having age gap between them.
Bondita smile is dropped and she went into hut to change. Love can't exist. She is not matching to her Patibabu level .
This time Anirudh didn't feel that much embarrassed because one side he is accepting that Bondita is his wife slowly, other side he is trying to understand the reality of society and to change the situations he had to live with society, be a part of society and bring change in mindset slowly .
Infact he is wondered and worried why Bondita went into hut all of a sudden. Did she feel disgust of their words? did it make her recollect the past days when they stayed separately and again his humiliating words?
He also followed her towards hut and about to open, she stopped him and said (her bangles sound is audible): Don't open Just 2 mins Birristera babu, I am Changing .
He said ok and waiting outside. The ladies who are passing by looked at him suspiciously and thought that something is not right with them. Why should he wait outside .
After 2 mins she opened the door and he went inside. He asked if everything is fine but didn't have courage to ask if she felt embarrassed with their words
She said I am fine and then diverted the topic and told Anirudh about the competitive exam which is going to be conducted and she had enrolled her name in writing the exams.. Anirudh felt proud of her and encouraged her to work hard and get the best score. She smiled back and started preparing for it.
Neighbouring lady gave food and he thanked her for the help
She again looked suspiciously, they are sitting in distance and both are involved in their books and in their own world.
She sighed and thought that they are not that close to each other and went out decided to discuss with other women.
They had their food and he took her (neighbouring lady) help and prepared rice bags and gave it to Bondita.
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Surendra had looked around the beside house and told Damini to give support to them until they settle.
Damini reluctantly nodded but tried to counter him about Anita that : Her parents are at fault. Despite of getting their daughter married bhaisaab (Anita father) is too much involved in bringing freedom to country and now he spoiled his Health and bhabhiji (Anita mother) also didn't force her husband to get her daughter married soon
Surendra shooked his head and sarcastically asked: Damini, Did you take any oath to change every woman like you?
Damini twisted her face and turned aside. He said softly by holding her shoulders: Damini, Her marriage is also fixed. Her would be husband will come soon and marry her. Moreover unlike me my friend had fought with Britishers bravely. What the hell is for friendship and relations if we don't support our dear ones in hard times.
Damini smirked reckleesly and countered: even if you haven't gone to freedom fighting still you are working for society na..educating girls and poor people, paying fees for them. Still you are having dissatisfaction in your mind.
Surendra: Damini ! Even you also can help others . Infact I want a great help from you . Durga maa will also make sure that you get heaven after this life. Will you do it? (He had held her hands)
Damini is wondered and asked: what is it?
Surendra: Please for God sake , Keep all your counters, tantrums and mocking tone, hatred with you in your mind. Just cooking for 1-2 days to others, helping others in your limits won't take away a single rupee of your wealth . Moreover you will get heaven. Will you do it atleast for my sake?
Damini twisted her mouth and left from there frowning. Surendra smirked smacking his head.
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Third day: Ramani came with pari to refresh in the morning and suprised to see that Anirudh babu had built toilets and washrooms and a separate space for ladies changing so that they need not struggle inside bathroom. Bondita already got ready and left to school.
Anirudh and Bondita jodi had become a hot topic for those area ladies and they shared their concern that something is not correct with them, Anirudh babu is standing outside when Bondita beti is changing. They quickly jumped into conclusion that Bondita is only keeping her husband away from her and felt so sad that as if their own daughter or sister is spoiling her married life foolishly.
Ramani also agreed and thought that it is all because of angrezi studies affect. She told the ladies what can we do.
One lady shared an idea and Ramani told that it's perfect, afterall Bondita is also like her granddaughter and as an elder she had to make sure that Bondita is being loved by her husband.
Remaining ladies also agreed and decided to implement it that night . With that idea Anirudh babu will also shower his love and next month Bondita won't get her periods and they all laughed.
In Calcutta, master is teaching Bhatuk and Tupur Tapur by maintaining a curtain between them.
Tapur is picking up in studies whereas Tupur is slow in picking up, she is finding difficult in remembering letters and moreover she is not willing to study but she is forced to sit and study so that she get good alliances. Whereas Tapur is liking it, she thought that Bondita didi will be happy when she learns that she (Tapur) is also learning to read and write letters
Tupur is having difficulty in remembering the order and messing it up and feeling insulted that she is slow in learning than her sister
Master is teaching her patiently, asked her to write again, not to take her sister's help at any cost and meanwhile he is checking Bhatuk work on the other side of curtain.
Somnath is passing by and he saw that Tupur is struggling hard. She is signaling Tapur to help but Tapur is shooking her head
Somnath saw her slate and laughed at her handwriting and he chuckled. Tupur turned aside, saw him and frowned at him.
Master is deeply involved in explaining maths problem to Bhatuk and she is requesting her sister. Somnath felt pity on her condition and thought: Afterall she is boudi sister who is always nice to me. Despite of teaching her wrong speech in Tulsipur about washrooms she still saved me from his brother's wrath. I will help boudi sister and try to prove that we Roy Chowdharyies take great care of boudi atleast to these two sisters..
He looked around, came to her and he instantly leaned on her from back and placed his hand on her hand and made her write in correct way.
All of a sudden both of their heart beats started beating fastly when Somnath leaned on her and made her write letters and whispered: Like this you have to write. This is the correct method.
When their faces are near to eachother Somnath also found her attractive and had eye lock for a while
Tapur saw both of them and kept her hand on her mouth and gulped nervously.
She saw master coming there and shouted : Didi Master is coming.
They both came into senses and Somnath slipped from there.
Master came and appreciated her : Yes this is correct. Shaabash Tupur. Finally you got it. Practice again
She felt relieved that this time she need not bend her head with shame and looked at Somnath figure to the direction where he left. He also told simple technique to learn and the touch, breath of his she can still feel it on her neck creating new sensations inside.
Tapur is looking at her sister's expression and wondering why her ever complaining and spy sister is not running to Thakuma and telling that Roy Chowdhary boy had come near her, leaned on her to teach letters .
After class she even asked but Tupur asked her to keep quiet and forget it else Thakuma will kill her. Tapur agreed but wondering why her sister is blushing. What is this wierd behaviour? She scratched her head.
In his room Somnath's heart beat didn't calm down still and took his stethoscope and listened his heartbeat.
Trilochan came into his room, adjusted his spects and asked his nephew what's the problem. Why is he listening his own heart beat.
Somnath said nothing, controlling his feelings inside. Trilochan asked Somnath not to look at the neighbouring house girls or talk to them, however you are also a book worm like your dada but I am always worried of that Bhatuk. Just give him warning and keep a watch on him
Somnath nodded nervously. When his kaka left the room he smacked his head and asked himself to come out of these thoughts, all these are hormones which you are studying in medical College thats it . It is nothing but skin flesh bones muscles etc.. and hardly focused on his studies.
That night neighbouring lady brought food again. Anirudh thanked her and Bondita is seriously involved in book. She is preparing with full focus.
Lady told them not to go outside as there is a ruckus going outside and stay inside hut. He nodded, she left and he asked Bondita to clean hands and come for dinner . They both had it and she again dispersed to studies. He is also preparing some points for the case.
All of a sudden she heard some moans, chuckles of husband and wife, bangles sounds in the beside hut.
Bondita wondered what is it. Anirudh also heard sounds and next second he grasped what is it and Bondita trying to sneak into other's hut. Anirudh immediately came and closed her eyes from behind and dragged her to middle of hut .
She didn't understand why is he doing like this to her. Other side of the hut also similar lovey dovey conversations are going on in between couples.
He felt irritated with the environment around and it may spoil her studies mood. She asked: what happened Birristera babu? I heard that Beside house didi is screaming with pain . Let me go and find out. May be she wants need any help I will go and help her
She is about to leave but Anirudh stopped her and said nervously: No need Bondita no need..sit in middle of hut and prepare well for exams.
She asked furrowing her eyebrows: what happened to you? Why are you stopping me to help her? They all helped me and giving food in this tough times and I should also help them in return na, Birristera babu
He said holding her hand tightly and said: Bondita, right now your help is not needed for anyone. I can understand what's going on. They can manage on their own. Please sit here infront of me and focus on studies. Don't pay attention to others words.
She asked cupping his cheeks: why are you getting worried like this? Are you ok?
He said taking her hands into his: I am ok. Why do you think I am not ok.
Bondita: I have never seen you like this and you too never stopped me from helping others. Please Birristera babu let me go and check once. What if that didi is in need of help. She is screaming with pain.
Anirudh thought for a while and said: Bondita that neighbouring house didi had her husband and he will help her.
Before she tells anything he said: Bondita do you believe me
She nodded and he asked: Do you think I will stop you from helping anyone and especially other women when they are in need.
She said: No you will never do that.
He said: Then now I am only stopping you that means neighbouring house didi
Is not suffering and her Patibabu is also there. If she needs won't they knock our doors? They didn't knock means they don't need our help and moreover if we listen their talks or screams it will be bad manners na Bondita.
She kept silent and silently started flipping pages . He asked: what happened Bondita? You appear very serious
She said: Patibabu I am not convinced. Somewhere I am not feeling satisfied with your explanation..What if didi is really in need and not asking us. I clearly heard that she is moaning. That means there might be a problem to her, may be any back problem or any personal problem in private parts of her body or ...or (Suddenly she got another idea, she asked him with fearful expression widening her eyes) or what if her husband is beating her badly (he is shooking his head) and you are not allowing me to have a look at her. I feel wierd of your behaviour. I am not liking it. Anyway you stopped me na I won't oppose you and will study again.
She became serious and started studying. He felt helpless, at one side he wants to explain but her cute innocent childish face is making him to stop abd worried that what if she gets scared of it and misunderstand him.
She turned her back to him and puffed her cheeks. He shooked her but she is not responding. He said: See look at me
She didn't turn and started studying again. He turned her to him and said: Don't you believe me?
She nodded and bent her head. He said: Will I really stop if didi is in need? Are we not the one who had helped Suraiya didi, Ramaiah didi, Koyli, Badal, elaichi
She nodded. He said: Then I am only telling don't go means there is something serious thing
She asked: what is it?
This time he got the idea. He said: Actually not didi is in problem
She Asked: Then?
He said: Her husband is in problem.
She asked: How do you know?
He said: I have seen today morning he is limping and told that his knee got injured. so didi might have applied lep and he might be resting. He might have applied by removing his dhoti above knees. So if you go won't they feel embarrassed. If you still want to go fine let's both go (but he is praying in mind that no Bondita dint show much curiousity, right now I can't explain you anything and your focus may get deviated)
He said again: come lets go
She said: It's ok Birristera babu. Let it be. If they really need any help means they will come na. why should we disturb them? I will continue my studies
He nodded and his face is still carrying embarrassment. He is thinking that next time Bondita should not take shelter here. He should find any safe place. I should save her innocence and avoid these kind of topics infront of her as long as possible.
After a while she has done with studying and still moans and chuckles are audible, before she ask any doubt he asked her to sleep here in middle and don't go to window side.
He went and kept some thick sheets and made sure their shadow won't fall here in this hut. All of a sudden she is feeling blushing to sleep beside him whereas he is in full tension that she should not ask any further doubts about those moans. He made her sleep and started patting her hair and asked her to sleep.
She is feeling too shy and couldn't control her smile and new sensations in heart, but again the next moment Suketu words are bothering her as they are not perfect match whereas he is not in a state to understand her feelings and present situation, he quickly turned off light and lantern and he too slept near to her to make sure that she won't go and check up without his knowledge.
However she is feeling too tired and sleep came easily. When she is in deep sleep he felt relieved and he too slept.
Next day when she woke up and found herself beside him and he is holding her hand and pallu tightly. She looked at him with wide eyes and felt that something is wrong with him.
He, catching her pallu is making her heart beat fastly for him. The feeling itself is tickling her inside. She is not understanding What is happening with her and what's going on in his mind. Why is he doing like this.
She is about to move but again stucked up as he held her pallu tightly in sleep and dreaming in drowsy voice: Bo..ndi...taaa don't go anywhere..I can't live without you. You are my reason for survival
This made her heart feeling extreme happiness and her eyes are shedding tears of happiness and Joy.
Precap: Anirudh and Bondita are back to Surendra house. Surendra introduced Anita to them. By seeing her from distance she has similar features like Manorama . Anirudh felt guilty of his mistake of getting infatuated to Manorama despite of he being married where as Bondita felt that Anita teacher and her Patibabu look like made for eachother. They both can have a perfect love story as they are of same age and suits eachother .
(Author's explanation: Anita is not look alike or replica of Manorama but many times we feel new people whom we met had similar features of the most familiar people we have already met or whom we are related and very much aware about them in our lives. Same is the situation arised here)
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