The sun was high above the sky. Ronjon paced up and down, as he waited for Asha, hoping all hopes to hear her sweet yes before he leaves to work. But to his dismay, she remained in her room until the time was up. He thought of going to her room but controlled himself. Rather, he told the housekeeper he’d be back for lunch.
While Ronjon pondered inside her room, A
The kiss was sudden, so was the parting. Asha pushed him away after the kiss. "Excuse me, I… I need to close the window in my room." She ran to her room, closed the window, and put the curtain in place. Ronjon followed and waited for her to look back at him, but to his disappointment, she didn't. Her arms wrapped around her while her back on him."I said in my n
Abhik, Ronjon, and Asha walked into an elegant restaurant filled with foreigners' dining. They chose a table at a corner. The dining hall was British in always: chandeliers, wine glass, spoons, forks, table knives, table napkins, champagnes, waiters wearing white long sleeves and bow, cushioned chairs, and a grand piano with a pianist playing foreign instrumental songs.
Monojit sat in silence, but ready to blow like a volcano at any minute. When he arrived home, his mother was the one who greeted him and his father avoided him.Monojit laid his body on the bed, but couldn't find rest. He sat at the edge, head down, and his palms propping his head. "What is going on? Why father won't talk to me? Even Ma won't say a word. Oh my god, thi
Ronjon waited in Harry's office for the files archived in the court for Ninu Das' death sentence. An hour after, Harry came back with a single paper in hand and handed it to Ronjon."Read it."
Monojit started his day with a new outlook on his marriage. He took his father's car and let the driver drive directly to Ananya's house. They arrived outside a big gate, well-manicured lawn, and a large house with house helpers swarming about the place doing their chores. He didn't see these when they came here first, for his mind was still muddled at that time, but right now he saw what kind of family his future wife came from. A rich family indeed. Just exactly what my mother wished for.The family welcomed him and he requested to talk with Ananya alone. The parents allowed them, but they sat somewhere within earshot.The couple sat opposite each other in the living room. Silence prevailed. Monojit took in the sight of her. Ananya sat there with her head bent, her eyes looking down, and her hands on her lap, just like a well-mannered lady. She was flustered with his stares, but as her fiance; it was his privilege. As for the fiance, for the first time, he noticed how lovely she wa
Ronjon drove his way to Nirabpur and contacted his Uncle discreetly.In Taajwar's study, they drank tea as they discussed the events in the past days."I never thought this organization is this large and violent. Good to hear nothing happened to both of you. How about Monojit?""I'm heading to Paak for that. How was it after the arson?""Some good, some bad. My Inn is the one receiving the blunder. They harassed people. We're losing customers. Concerning Gabina and Hakoon, they are living with us so they are far from harm. The good thing is that our souvenir shop couldn't be stopped. Since it's the only one providing souvenir items, the district office sent men to protect the foreigners and our shop too.""I'm glad to hear that, Uncle." Ronjon took another sip with his lukewarm tea."No qualms here. I can handle them. In fact, I can feel they are slowing down." Taajwar lightly tapped the table."Don't you think the move for Independence slowed them down?"Taajwar’s fingers halted in de
Two years ago, Harry and Labani went out to have dinner with Judge Bernajee and his wife in the judge's house.Judge Bernajee met them at the main door. "Welcome, come in. Let's go straight to the dining hall. My wife has set a splendid feast for us."They entered a huge dining hall designed like a ballroom. Colored light splashed the long table from clear glass in the chandeliers above them, illuminated by a score of wax candles. The judge gave the principal seat to Harry and Labani sat at his right. The host couple sat opposite Labani. The dinner was apt to a foreign standard. After dinner, the men went to the study while the women to the drawing-room to entertain themselves with tea and sweets.Lady Bernajee chattered about her husbands' talks about politics and court proceedings, then dismissed it by saying, "It was utterly tiring to hear him talk to me about his work. I can't even take my beauty sleep in peace.""I think he just wants you to listen to him without interruptions or
The money was worth a hundred Lakh. It was a tremendous amount in those days. The officer went to Ninu Das' prison cell to understand the bribe he received. This kind of arrangement wasn't new to him, nor will be the last. He could either reject and bring home the money or do as he was told and leave the country.For years as a warden, he saw numerous innocent men died for lack of evidence and justice dictated by men of power. Saving one would help lessened his guilt a bit, he thought.There, he saw the accused Ninu silently praying on his knees. At that very moment, Fishal visited Ninu, and the officer heard their conversation. The officer didn't know who he was, though.Fishal stood by the cell door. "Ninu, is it really true that you poisoned Uncle Mithin?""I swear, I didn't kill him." He slapped the steel door with his palms. He bowed his head. "How can I kill my benefactor? You know me, Bhai. I'm not that kind of man.""But why did you deny an attorney?"Ninu looked up with a conf
Asha blew air in exasperation. "Okay, Chef Ronjon Munshi.""Why is the chef title being inserted in this conversation?" Ronjon asked as one of his brows raised.
Both Asha and Ronjon went back in later. An hour more and the doctor came out from the operating room. All of them stood right away, aside from Asha, who slept, exhausted from crying."Who are the relatives of Shaheb Arup Mukherjee?"
Noontime came. The scenery was mesmerizing, but Rimas mind was not on it because the scorching heat of the sun was like burning coals roasting them alive. He tried lessening the soreness of the sunburns by covering his head with his shawl but held the cloth in his firm grasp, keeping the strong wind from blowing it away. Suddenly, someone yelled at his back. Everyone looked to where the shout came from and saw a woman pointing at a man who fell from the train. All the passengers on top of the roof were frightened to death. They might be next if they would not be careful.
Unknown to them, Rimas silently sat at a corner at the airport in the capital city. He tried to buy a ticket to flee the country but as Ronjon and Harry had predicted, all flights were sold out a long time ago and no more tickets were provided for the following months. Every family decided to find the best place suited for them to live. Somehow, the British Raj had not yet submitted any clear boundaries of the two countries, and there were only four months left before the set independence day.
Tarapati went back in and wakened Ninu and Arup."Ninu Bhai, your daughter is here. You better get up or something ugly will happen," Tarapati said while shaking Ninu.
Tarapati came out smiling to greet Asha, who stood in between Ronjon and Harry, but halted his steps when he saw the police cars escorting behind. He looked back at the two men sleeping in the living room, Arup and Ninu, and thought of waking them to clear up the situation to the unfriendly visitors.That night, when Ninu, Tarapati, and the rest arrived in the mansion,
Instead of being happy, Tarapati's mind boiled in rage against Ninu."Who are you playing with? Me? How dare you impersonate my late good friend?" Tarapati hollered right up to his lungs as he clenched his fist to strike Ninu on the face, but the latter calmly moved his head and shifted his hair to show Tarapati his hairy mole behind his left ear. Tarapati's hand tempo
While Tarapati was at it, he asked Ninu to allow him to talk with Sovhona alone. However, Sovhona was not at ease with the idea. She insisted on Ninu to stay with them. Hence, Tarapati had no choice but to ask Ninu for an oath of secrecy because he perceived him to be an outsider. He absolutely did not recognize this Ayoush's real identity even though they were close before.
Tarapati went to visit and talked with each of Rimas wives, aside from Sovhona, who he had no inkling of her where to find. The wives were in outrage after learning Rimas sold the house and their properties in secret. They couldn't even accept that he had the nerve to keep all the money to himself. With the fact that most of his acquired lands and business establishments were from their dowries, most of them wailed in agony and a few wished to sue him but with no power and money to do so.