Hamlet's Revised Fanfic Collection Index - Page 57

Originally posted by: Hamlet53

helooo nilesh so lovely to see you being the first.. 😛 you are so kind to support my work😊.. seema is fine about dutta and naku.. well kala has to prove her worth so do read on more about the next ud tomm.. thanks with much love hammie

Mishal Raheja

As

Dutta

Blue Blood

Part 11

Kala stood with her back rested close to Baji who was seated behind the wheel of the black jeep. Baji was slightly out of joint for having to wait and he whispered to Kala,

"Tai I think we'd better leave, it's obvious we came to drop Naku, now that it's done let's go! get it in the jeep" he moaned. Kala without facing him.. scolded him

"see Baji ,what I meant? grow up! Naku told me to wait and that's what we're both going to do! don't you forget , we're here for our family and most of all Dutta.." Baji sighed and waited silently, every so often he turned his neck to check the door of Naku's house.The on rote chanting of lessons abated and both Kala and Baji gathered that it was probably end of the school day. So correct they were, as Naku emerged and proceeded towards them with an apologetic look. Kala understood the issue and commented supportingly

"yes I understand Naku we are to wait till the children are dismissed.. not to worry we're ok about it"

No sooner had she said that the chunky brown wooden doors opened and spilled out a swarm of mixed age and gender children dressed in humble clothing's. What was noticeable, was the lively chatter that came from them as they darted out and parted ways for their homes. Baji already jumped out of his jeep and leapt towards the door where Naku was. he could see in the courtyard yard straw mats lined the floor where the children sat for the lessons .With a smile he offered his services

"Naku shall I give a hand in tidying up? I'd rather do that, than sit in the jeep gathering dust! Naku nodded and invited him. Baji walked towards Kanta bai and inclined to touch her feet. Naku smiled and felt she had to introduce Baji first

"maayi! this is Baji..a very nice boy. he's the one who once stopped the landlord and his trouble makers from bullying me and Roops.. and he's the one whose brought me home to you as well. instinctively Kanta bai tenderly took Baji's face in her palms and smiled gently towards him

"thank you Baji , seems you have good blood in your veins.. looking after my girls honour" Baji gave her an embarrassed dimpled smile and looked around and suggested

" kaki let me roll up your mats , collect the text books and tidy up this place for your".. Kanta bai was taken aback as she gave Naku a pleading look. But Baji was already hands on! as he called,!

"hey kaki no problem! it's the least I can do you sit down over there on the palang and watch me finsh off in a jiffy". She came over to his side and felt his shoulder with her bony palm as he carried the bundle of exercise books.

"I usually clear up myself.. or the older children help tidy up . but today I gave them an early break so I could entertain Naku's friends" and she turned to Naku and called ..

"get some water or chai for this boy.. he's come to my house for the first time..Baji rubbed his palms together and said

" ohh kaki I never turn down tea! and then he looked around the room to find any signs of this old lady in the past of being a prostitute.. like ghungroo.. etc.. Baji blushed as he was veered to the palang and was made to sit upon it by the old lady..

"your mother must be a lucky woman to have a son like you.. you seem to have a very caring attitude.. my child.. and what about that lady outside who is she to you?? she is with you isn't she? asked Kanta bai.. Baji nodded his head and replied sweetly

"yes kaki.. the lady is my older sister", and Kanta bai nodded..

"ohh you have an older sister.. that's why you treat women with respect" , and she suddenly turned to Naku and called out, harshly

" Naku! call the lady in too.. doesn't look good that she still stands outside our house!

" there is no need for that ,Kanta bai!! I have come in myself! announced Kala as she walked in through the door and stood rather imposingly in the courtyard before the old widow.. Kanta bai's jaw dropped and she slowly walked towards Kala ,peered at her from a distance with her deep set wrinkled eyes.. who was this woman who called her by her own name..

"who are you? who are you? how do you know my name? and what do you want with me? she demanded and Kala moved forward ,confidently and reached out for trembling wrinkled bony hands

" maayi.. I am Kala.. a well -wisher.. you have made me happy maayi! by responding to your name.. now come and sit down and talk to me.. like I said, I come as friend not as a foe ,so relax.. you haven't done anything. you are one who gave joy to us.. in dark ,dismal ,days". Kanta bai looked more and more uncomfortable.. she failed to grasp what this girl talked about? she has too take a grip over herself and challenge this girl! no one knows her name or about her past, then what does this girl mean? Kanta bai muses and sternly she withdrew her hands from Kala's and demanded

"tell me clearly Kala, what you want to say? at my age speaking in riddles don't help me! but cause me stress! so I request you to spare me by going around in circles".. Kala shifted herself and keenly looked into the old woman's narrowed deep set eyes.. they were so like Dutta's and she also had the same streak of no beating about the bush attitude like Dutta.. Kala reached out for her hands again and assured her

"look maayi ,I know it's hard for you to see me as someone who won't harm you. Now with regards to your name , we got it from the registry office. maayi, you cannot imagine the joy both Baji and me felt when we heard you were alive. and believe me it was a miracle from Bappa , that we found out that you lived here in Roops and Naku's house! but Kanata bai pulled her hand away and protested much baffled

"but I cannot understand ,why my being alive would make any difference to you or your brother?? not many people would want to be linked to me.." she said both resigned and embittered.. Kala looked at her caringly and replied

"maayi, you don't have to tell me anything if you don't wish too , but whatever your past was, matters not.. what matters is that you are a good woman.. not living off others ,but instead giving back to society. I have seen how you teach these children.. surely you mean well. they take up your time and energy.. and you don't get paid too, I suspect.." said Kala regretfully .Kanta bai , then reached out for Kala's hands and said

"even if I can get a smile from these children, that comes from learning something new, each day.. I feel I have been compensated, my child.."

"now maayi you have called me child.. then consider me as your daughter will you ? Kanta smiled at her with tears in her eyes..and confessed

"even though I longed for a daughter.. in hindsight, I am happy I never had one ,as she too would have ended in the same sordid life that I had.. but you don't want to know ,it's not for the ears of the likes of you ,seeing you are a lady from a respectable family" Kala prodded her so she could offload upon them and consider them her well wisher

"maayi, I am sure your traumatic past was not your own doing.. sometimes circumstances take such a turn that people are forced into doing things that they are ashamed off.. but maayi! what we have in life is another chance! to make amends for our sordid past as you said" Kanta bai nodded silently, but then argued

"some pasts leave scars that still smart deep down. Some actions taken at the time seemed right then, but now after so many years they feel so wrong because a question mark hangs around them" she reflected with a few tears in her eyes. Kala felt that this would perhaps be the correct time to approach Dutta's topic...or near enough.

" maayi, did you marry? I assume you did? as we know you as a widow? Kanta bai turned to Kala..

"truthfully, it was marriage but only before the gods in a temple.. it was like in a dream when I woke up, I had lost my virtue and my husband was nowhere to be seen.. how I thought he loved me..but it was a misconception. I tried to find out about his whereabouts and was told he got into trouble with the law and eventually done for murder, tried and given corporal punishment.." she cried and then felt her belly and confessed.. I was with child.. I gave birth.. and gave the child away to an orphanage.. but Kala.. life goes on and I used my beauty to feed me.. it all started harmlessly , danced my way into people's hearts , then one thing led to another .. and I found out! more money could be earned by becoming the lady of the night.. life moved on ,years raced on till one day people found out.. my beauty was stolen by time! so now.. god provides me solace.. and I give what I can to the deprived children of my area.. in the name of my boy child.." she said and broke down in floods of tears.. Kala put her arm around the slim heaving figure and asked the final question..

"maayi, your child.. did you ever see him again? Kanta bai grabbed Kala's hand and pressed it

"Kala I was desperate too .. the very next day, after I gave my child away.. but the orphanage that was going to be shut down was raided by couples and my child was taken away by some couple.. now after so many years, my heart wonders where my child could be? but it's like finding a needle in a hay stack.. see Kala! some wounds under the scars still hurt...my child.. she cried. Kala went down on knees and held Kanta bai's hands

"maayi I told you that both me and Baji are your well wishers.. you mean the world to us maayi..we have something you gave us .. and I came here today to meet you , to confirm that you are who you are? Kanta bai grabbed Kala's hands and asked full of interest

"what are you trying to say Kala? Kala turned to Naku and Baji so she could break the news to maayi

" maayi.. your search is over. your son.. is the light of our family.. he is my brother Dutta! my Aye and babba fostered him and he is now an integral part of my family.. maayi, Dutta in spite of having a family is incomplete.. he knows you are alive! and is on the lookout for you, but me Naku , Baji and Roops want to give him and Aye a surprise.. so I am asking you to wait a bit.. till Dutta's engagement day.. "explained Kala.

Kanta bai shot up! hugged and kissed Kala and Baji's brow and all four of them stood in a hug. Kanta bai ,parted and wiped her tears and raised her palms to the heavens in prayer

"my prayers have been answered today ! the impossible has been made possible! a widowed mother has been shown mercy and she has been granted a family!, she turned to Kala and held her hand ,

"I shall wait for the day Kala, when your family will come for me.. where I have waited so long without any hope .. I will now wait in hope a little bit more.." and with prayers and blessings she bade farewell to Kala , Baji , Naku.. with tears of hope in her eyes..

On their way back Baji smiled cheek to cheek as he drove and commented

"aren't I lucky boy , now like Bhau I too have dual mothers who will shower their love and attention upon me! he guffawed and Kala interrupted

"Baji you forget that I too live in that house ..and happen to be older then you and Dutta! so maayi and Aye will love me the most as I am the only daughter! got that you idiot! Naku laughed and Baji glared at her through the rear mirror

"oyee Naku you and Roops are to side with me! leave the two oldies,Tai and Bhau on one side! we'll see them!

Once they got back to the Gul bahar, Naku was dropped and Kala got hold of the flowers Aye needed and then both brother and sister drove back to Patil Nivas... both well pleased that their family was very soon going to have a new edition!

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Dutta stood up tided up his desk and then stretched his arms over his head and lurched back his spine with a loud , arghhh! That's it! day was done and he was hungry and he had told that flower girl to keep his takeaway ready ,he would pick it up on his way home, he hoped she'd remember..

Soon enough he pulled his jeep to a halt outside Gul Bahar. He could make out her doing window dressing for the following day and he jumped out of his jeep, walked slowly towards the window .. he stood before it.. dressed in his black uniform legs slightly apart and his arms crossed across his chest. Naku looked out of the main window and gave him a small wave as she arranged the flower inside the window. Dutta , joined the fingers of one hand and moved them close to his mouth and pretended to eat! Naku nodded her head vigorously and indicated to him that his takeaway was ready. but he wouldn't move and stood glued to the spot. Miffed, she went to the main door and popped out and asked

"why aren't you coming in Sahib..? she asked sulkily

"do you want me to? he asked cheekily and as expected she only nodded but Dutta wanted a bit more

" then show me how bad you want me to? Naku filled with irritation walked towards him and grabbed his arm

"oohhoo! come on then , come inside .." he let's her lead him, and with sided eyes he glanced down with a smile on the top of her head as they both walked back into the shop. Dutta looked around and asked

"looks like Krishna and Roops have gone to bed?

"yes, they had a busy afternoon at the shop" she realized what she said.. and stopped herself in her tracks but he was smart

"why?did they manage on their own? Naku hated fibbing to him so she admitted

"yes Sahib they did , I had to go to check some out door gardening stock at a neighbouring nursery

"really? how did you go on public transport? you should have called me Naku.. I would have gladly taken you.. "he said to her looking at her tenderly

"I know Sahib, you would but I know you are not dossing about but busy at work.. however, Baji popped by with Kala Tai .. so I went with them..only for a short while though..

"hummm, went Dutta and then grabbed her shoulders and looked deeply into her eyes, she bit her lower lips and lowered her eyes shyly.. Dutta firmed his mouth, narrowed his eyes and squeezed her shoulders

"sooo where's my take away Naku? that raaj maa and boiled rice.. I am here now.. before you ..feed me." Naku bowed her head and waited for him to move his hands from her shoulders. He just stared down into her green eyes and stubbornly held on to her in eyes in a fixed lock.. The moment continued and both felt what they had between themselves extend and strengthen into something heading towards eternity..

"sahib.. let me go.." Dutta blinked his eyes once and sided his mouth but detained her gaze

"go then Naku .. I have not stopped you..hummm? he mumbled

" stop your eyes then Sahib .. she whispered and he tilted his head and released her green eyes

"look now I have eyes ,and they are meant for looking so not my fault.. and see you are still staring at my face! and he removed his palms from her shoulders and said sorely

"go now! and get my food! can't be looking into your eyes for the rest of my life !Naku laughed and covered her mouth as she moved away from him and turned swiftly and muttered

"no work will be done then Sahib! and you'll see the world through my green eyes! Dutta rolled his eyes and waited for her to return as she disappeared into the kitchen. His gaze was pinned to the tiny kitchenette area and bored he strolled over and stood in the door post.. she stood there busily, and with utmost care arranged his take away in the plastic container.. Her sided braid slipped from over her shoulder, further down upon her bodice.Irritated, she moved it aside but not quite. He spotted the opportunity to draw closer and slowly he progressed into the kitchen stood behind her and whispered gently..

"look Naku I don't want your hair in my food." and gently from behind her neck he looped her plait and shifted it to her back. Naku sided her face and his stubble cheek and the tip of his pronounced nose was inches away from her profile

"thanks Sahib , as you can see my hands are full.. there! all done ready and packed to be taken away.." she patted the packet. Conscious that he still stood behind her, she slowly moved into the work top and then swivelled around to face him ,and shocked by the closeness .. Dutta took a step back and felt the corner of his mouth with his forefinger.. then yet again their eyes met and visual messaging began .. but he broke the gaze spell and asked her

"won't you ask me to stay and eat , right in your kitchen..humm? her green doe eyes lit up and she replied keenly

"would you stay then Sahib? if I asked you? Dutta's mouth slanted into a smile and his deep set eyes contracted, as he shook his head

"nope! Dutta won't stay.. but then you knew that would be my answer isn't it Naku? he pestered her and she pulled her mouth down and complained

" yes I knew Sahib that you would say no! I too was only baiting you on.."and she giggled and Dutta leaned to her side and grabbed the take away and made his way out of the kitchen. Naku followed him like a lamb and he suddenly stopped as they reached the shop floor.. turned from the door and faced her..

"Naku. the date setting day..whenever it is, will you come? she covered her face with both her palms and he flared his nostrils and protested loudly

"Naku I asked you a question! and you go hide behind your hands! what's wrong with you humm? she shifted her hands from her face to the edge of her chunni and twisted it around her delicate fingers.

"speak up will you!! gosh you can be so taxing at time! he moaned irritated as he run his fingers across his forehead. She moved closer to him and felt his arm and looked into his somewhat annoyed eyes ..

"look Sahib in the society we live in , the girl is not usually present when her pre nuptials are discussed.. it's not done.. anyway I too will feel embarrassed.. so I'd rather not be present " she confessed

"what nonsense! you don't have to sitting in the meeting , but you can still be lurking about.. in the kitchen perhaps? I don't know? anywhere!! besides Seema will be there .. Roops will be there! I bet Baji will make sure she is! so why should my eyes if nothing else! be denied the pleasure of your company? humm? tell me.. it's not that I am asking a great deal Naku.. just want you to be there.." he argued and then looked at her face, turned to leave.. slowly moved his neck back to look at her and muttered..

"don't come then! Dutta won't die! and he slammed the door and stormed off to his jeep! sat in it and screeched off.. in a foul mood..

Dutta looked at the food on the passenger seat she had packed for him. Would have been nothing short of heart-warming for him, if she too turned up at this whole date fixing function.. he sighed as he pulled his hand brake before the entrance door of Patil Nivas.. still one can't have everything! he needed to stop behaving like a love torn lover. With his take away held in his hand he sauntered into the house and found his family waiting for him at the table. With a swift feel of Aye sahibs feet he sat on her left side and stretched his arm and placed Naku's takeaway in the centre of the table. Baji as was expected, opened the container sniffed it, smiled with approval , then approached Dutta..

" Naku's handiwork prepared with love for?? he glared at Dutta and then looked around to his sister and mother

"for us all Baji.. a taster of her culinary skills... I know it's not enough but sufficient for us all to sample her cooking." replied Dutta. Then he looked at Kala who reached out for the container and took it to the kitchen to be warmed. The container was passed around for a taster and after doing so Aye Sahib and Kala both smiled, and confirmed

"apart from running a business , the girl is a good cook too! aren't you lucky Dutta! commented Aye Sahib as she chewed Naku's raaj maa and rice dish

" not just Dutta, Aye Sahib.. we are are lucky especially me, she'll make me my favourite dishes .like rice pudding! , exclaimed Baji and Dutta glared him across the table

"you forget Baji you'll have your own exclusive cook ,Roops! she can spend her life catering to your palate" snubbed Dutta and Baji replied with a degree with apprehension.

"yes Bhau ,let's hope the girl can actually cook, otherwise.. Dutta challenged him

"otherwise what Baji? it's not the end of the world ,besides if she is Naku's friend, the likelihood is that Roops too will be a good cook like Naku.." Dutta commented dryly, however Aye Sahib had a better idea

"look Dutta and Baji why don't we do one thing , chose a day for setting the date of engagement over a day when the shop is closed then all three Naku, Roops, and Krishna can come" and before she finished Baji yelled

"yes Aye Sahib! superb idea both the girls can cook and we can judge their skills? suggested Baji.. Dutta's eyes beamed as he realized his small portion of take away from Naku .. influenced every one and events turned to favour him.. He felt the side of his mouth to brush off the grain of rice that got hooked on his stubble. Kala smiled and confirmed "so it's done date fixing day both Naku ,Roops and Krishna will be here as well..

Aye Sahib retired for the night and Dutta heard Baji and Kala huddled to one side of the built in garden area of Patil Nivas.. as he neared his wooden stairs they stopped talking and turned their faces towards Dutta and smiled sheepishly

" you haven't gone to bed yet? asked Dutta and Kala smiled and clearly bluffed

" yes Dutta ,I mean no! we couldn't go to sleep due to this humid heat.." but Dutta lingered about and quizzed them

"so how was your day Tai and Baji? incidentally Naku did mention, you two popped by.." Kala and Baji exchanged glances and each thought ,heaven alone knows? what Naku must have said to him.. Baji blurted out,

"yes Bhau she needed some new out fits for Krishna , he was running out of socks and vests and Tai too needed to pop by to Gul Bahar to pick up flowers for Aye Sahib.. that's how we met up with Naku! nothing else happened.. pretty un eventful! said Baji nervously

Dutta doubled his stubble chin and looked at both of them suspiciously. Naku had said that she needed to go to the local nursery to pick up out door gardening stock... so who was fibbing ..Tai and Baji or Naku? but why? what were they hiding? Dutta stared at his brother and sister and then was about to challenge them by telling them what Naku had said, but decided not to create misunderstandings and therefore called out

"ok whatever! but I am tired and need to hit the sack" he yawned and slide his feet on the wooden stairs that led up to his room. Once he reached the landing he stopped and look down from the wooden balcony at both Baji and Tai.. it seemed as soon as he had left they resumed their conversation ..that which he interrupted when he appeared.. strange , but it wasn't a nice feeling that after all these years when he suddenly rode on a positive note.. his adopted siblings make him feel like an outsider again, not one of their kind.. and he gulped , his brow frowned and he left the balcony, entered his den, shut the door behind him. he was not in the mood to talk to Baji.. his usual nightcap and chin wag..

Let them hide things from me! I too know how to crawl back into my shell and stay there! he mused angrily and barged into his bathroom, pulled off his clothes and stood under a cold shower to dissipate his angst The gush ,spurt, jet and spray of cold water ravaged at every bit of his tall imposing physique. His taut legs and board hairy chest , shivered with the rude awakening, frozen touches and trickles of the cold water.. as soon as he got out he trembled and grabbed his white kurta pyjama and pulled them on to his body. Refreshed he relaxed on his back on his huge king size bed.

Outside, Baji looked at his sister and confessed

"Tai I don't feel too good for lying to Dutta.. do you think he smelt something fishy" Kala looked at him severely

"Baji you need to buckle up.. I had a feeling you'll be the one to tell Dutta about maayi..what's wrong with you? can't you keep a secret? and it's not that we will forever withhold the good news about his mother.. you know full well it's only till the actual engagement day.. so keep that gob of yours shut! look at me ,I haven't even told Aye Sahib about it ,so that Dutta's surprise is not ruined.." Kala told him off and fed up! she turned and retired to her room... Baji looked up towards Dutta's room and whispered.. Bhau you know ,for you even my life is there for the taking.. but the surprised look on your face the day you set eyes on your mother's face is more dearer ..so forgive me mate..

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He kept his phone on his hairy chest which was still damp by the cold shower. He ran his finger on the hairs to part them and aid their dryness .he thought of her and soon after she buzzed and he answered straightaway

"humm.. what is it?. Naku took a deep breath and with a suppressed giggle which made him smile.. he mused good she is behaving ..

" I'I .. wanted to know.. how was the take away Sahib? Dutta rolled his head to the side and drawled lazily

" fine.. it got you an invite to the ball.. he jumbled her mind

" what do you mean Sahib..? ball? invite? tell me..? she pleaded and he rolled his eyes and ran his free palm through his damp hair and replied

"say please first! rude girl!.. she giggled and hastily replied

" pretty pleaseee! now tell me! she begged.. and he obliged in his guttural voice

"Naku.. your takeaway was not just shared with your future husband ,but with all your in laws.. and all loved the dish made by your hands! Naku nearly screamed and he winced with the shrill

" ohhh my Bappa! Sahib it was for you .. not the rest.. Dutta flared his nostrils and yelled

" be quiet you silly girl! I am not yet yours! to have and you hold that you start pressing your rights over me.. and what's with you Naku , I thought you liked my family?? I hope so? he sounded angrily muddled

" nooo Sahib, I was only teasing .. of course I love your family.. they are with whom I will the spend the rest of my life with.. ,she clarified nervously and he gave a content smile and carried on

"ok now listen , you gave me some stories of why you shouldn't be here when the date is set.. well I hate to disappoint you but your ideas and excuses are now busted! as not me but it's now aye Sahib's order.. ummh invitation for you that you have to be present ! got that mz. entrepreneur ? Naku gasped

" ohhh I bet you had something to do with the invite Sahib! and Dutta rolled his eyes again and retorted

" no you silly billy! It wasn't you, it was your take away that did it ! you took every one away with surprise! so you can't blame me, Naku.." then he whispered

" it's a nice feeling to have Naku , when what's in the heart is fulfilled.. Naku giggled and Dutta asked

"don't you want to come Naku? humm? do you think I'll be hanging with you?

" I hope not Sahib.. everyone will be there, what will every one think? she asked shyly

"well I certainly hope , that they will think about our forthcoming marriage eventually and not about a delayed engagement", chuckled Dutta and Naku giggled

"Sahib you are in such a hurry! you know such serious matters take time.. so calm down" and heflared his nostrils

"oyeee, you trying to lecture me Naku, this time of the day ,I don't have the brain to register your sermons." Naku pulled a face at her end

" you make me sound so dead boring Sahib.. " she sulked and he chuckled and teased her

"see I need to tell Seema , Naku admits herself she is a boring!" and she protested

"Sahib.. I am not laughing in case you haven't noticed " and he called out

"awww , my dead boring, willy nilly silly pretty woman... now happy?? Naku..? and she giggled

" humm, I am Sahib.. very content , how about you.." and she heard a snore..

"Sahib.. sssahib.. are you awake? But all Naku could hear was snoring.. persistent and consistent zzz and she ended the call.. Naku wondered what he looked like now fast asleep on his bed in his room... to be continued Hamlet53 2.10.15

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Thanks for your continued support.. have a super week end .. much love hammie ...

hi hamlet

awesome ud..kala & baji met dutta's mom ..dutta will get to meet his mom..dutta & naku's convo was cute ..ud soon😊

Originally posted by: Nakusha

hi hammiee

loved the ud..there was some problem with this site ..i was the only one facing it ..

had to wait to read ud

will be back soon😊
nakuuu i was devastated.. i thought no body loved me at laagi any more.. my heart broke.nakusha..💔 no one pressed any likes.. i felt like breaking my pen forever.. you know me.. iam very transparent with this forum.. i tell it as it is.. love you alll so much.. its here i began to write.. and fell for alot of readerswho have gone for good.. chaal iam happy .. willgo to bed smiling its 6.am uk time..🥱🥱