FF~Fettered Affection.chp20.p144 23.8.13 - Page 66

Mishal Raheja as Dutta Patil

Fettered Affection~ Chapter 12

"and thus I clothe my naked villainy"..Shakespeare

Baji turned to Dutta as both men left Changla's warehouse,"woh main sooch reha tha kya hum nehi thek kiya,?"Dutta turned his neck to face his friend, "dekh Baji , I pull the shots, I trust my judgement, haan if that joker Jeera doesn't take to what I have done, tu he can lump it! chaal use choor, hainnn? what have we here ! those two cartoons have disappeared and so has the van!"he threw back his head and chuckled "salla! he muttered with a shake of his head, and headed for their black jeep. As was expected , he got a phone call by his boss, he rested his folded leg against the semi opened drivers door , furrowed his eyebrows and responded,"haan bol? phoonch gaya tera pet doggies? tu I trust they must have briefed you, "predicted Dutta. Jeera, griped,"haan pata chala Dutta, tu tune kya aisa kiya ju Shabir and Digu ne nehi kiya,?!he blamed.. Dutta slanted his head as he held the phone to his ear but studied his nails,"ayee Jeera ab tera pas ekal ho to tu jane ke meri aur tere do cartoons ke approach mein kya farak hai?..he paused and shifted his eyes to the passenger Baji who nodded to Dutta to go ahead, and Dutta explanied, "dekh Jeera, I may be a crook but one with a heart, the man bought time to get his daughters married off , so yes I extended his loan repayment , but not with a slap bang of interest! tu ab thujhe 40 lakh ke bajie 60 lakh mile ga.. tu bol paanch minute mein 20 lakh ke deal thujhe buri lege? he growled..Jeera where he was bowed his head ,"aree Dutta..thek kiya re tuna woh kya haina, mujhe thek se tera plan nazar nehi aye" he stupidly admitted, Dutta shook his head,"tu phir ja ka apne ankhien test kara Jeera.."he scoffed and then added, "ab aur bata, un dono ka kya haal kiya hai tune? nikamme hai tera hero! ek second mein maar kha ke ah gaye the! I don't want them, around me, more of a burden then a support! Dutta yelled. Jeera, interuppted,"nehi Dutta edhur pas he hain dono.. murgha bune khare hai..!and Dutta who had put the phone on loud speaker, along with Baji, laughed loudly, at the punishment meted out to Shabir and Digu.. and the call ended. Dutta , turned his head towards Baji as he shifted his long legs to the driver's seat of the jeep.."pata hai Baji, this low life Jeera wants power, in an area, what the fool doesn't realize is that it stems from people's love for you as a figure head.."Dutta reflected loudly, Baji turned to give his friend a sided look , it was evident that his Bhao had certain , strategies that he went by , which on the other hand Jeera totally lacked..."woh usko sirf bhai giri kerni ate hai goli ke dum per! tu dekna Baji.. see what happens!..he disclosed..Baji was not one to doubt his Bhao's judgment , he recognized that what ever Dutta did was purposeful..

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Changla, sat at his desk in the warehouse, burdened by his family commitments. He was relieved he was able to put his predicament before this young don.. and he was granted levy as well. His phone rang, and it was a fellow contactor of the area. Changla knew that in order to survive there had to be a certain, oneness in matters of mutual interest.One needed to be on the ball of what was in place and also pre-empt any changes.."haan Bindu Seth! bolo kaise yaad kiya subah subah?!", Bindu full of anxiety reported,"kya bataon Changla, ye salla Jeera !nak mein dum kya hai re aise aadmi na, abhi apne banda behja hain udher meri basti mein, dhonss jama reha hain!.. fatafat basti khala karo..daro ke beer factory lagane hai..abhi log mera pas ayean hain kadher jayen ge?" he cried "abhi main aur mera log kya karien?"Changla, tired to be supportive and provided a possible solution, "dekho meri manno tu Jeera ka naya admi hai, name hai Dutta, Dutta bhao, use rabta karo.. dada hai , pun insaan ka dil rekta hai.. main tu bolon , humien chaiya us apne haat mein rekhien.. tum bolo tu baat karoon tumhara us se?"Bindu was not going to say know , and Changla rang Dutta..

Dutta , en route to Jeera's Lal Qila, headed Baji to answer the call,"areee Changla seth, ab kiya masala hai tumhare? kahen koi lotcha tu nehi! nehi Bhao abhi driving kar raha hai, tum masala bolo! urged Baji as he put the phone on loud speaker.. Dutta heard and flared his nostrils, as Baji assured the Seth and waited for Dutta's brief,"tell him to give the address looks like another visit is due this afternoon ,no damn rest for the wicked!", Baji, nodded and noted down ,"aree suno zayeeda tension maat lo , tumhare kismat aache hai hum edhur abhi elqaa mein he hai , Bhao aata hai udher, tum aur woh dossera, tumhara Bindu Seth bhi basti mein phooncho.." Baji ordered .Dutta drove riding the wind and muttered to Baji ,"dekha kitna kamina hai yeh Jeera, jin ke pas kuch hai nehi un se dadagiri! iske tu main!.." Baji looked sideways at his Bhao, "look you sure Jeera will like this?", Dutta turned his head and glared at Baji,"ye tu mujhse phooch raha hai Baji?.. you should know how I function! and ek bar aur I expect you to think like I do as well! tu kab se Jeera ke likes and dislikes ko preference dena laga hai? I tell you I am getting worried about you? said Dutta gravely.Baji replied, worried,"nehi Bhao I only look out for you.. mujhe aur kisi se kya? kya karoon , sirf tera chinta , hoti hai , teri security ke.."he said sincerely. Dutta kept driving and growled,"oyee chup kar! I know how to look after both of us, tu bhool gaya hai main jail bhi jheel ke aya hoon , itna baacha nehi.. ummh baacha tu main ab dooseroon ko buniye ga!"he roared as he changed gear to fifth, and raced down to the ghettos!

Yes it was was expected a crowd of chawl walas, men brandishing hockey sticks,women with rolling pins..putting up resistance at having to vacate their homes... Shabir and Digu.. were being pushed around as they tried in vain to swing punches.. but much to Dutta and Baji's amusement missing invariably.. young kids jumped up and crawled on their back.. Digu screamed his big marble pupils nearly popped out as his black mop of hair was nearly pulled out of the roots by a little eight year old girl! and then there was the obese old biddy who got hold of the curly locks of Shabir!.. Dutta looked at Baji "chaal Baji!before un dono ke barrat nikil jaye..

Dutta stuck his long leg out of the jeep, stood tall and imposing within the fracas. His hands slouched in his pockets he walked towards Chagla Seth! and the another new pot bellied, dohti and kurta clad man who seemed to Dutta another building contractor.. but with obvious link with the locality. Changla, spread his arm around alarmingly,"ab tum kudhe deko in logon ka haal Dutta!. A couple of elderly local men a few house wife looking ladies surrounded Dutta!"dekho babu! and Dutta raised his palm his jaw twitching.."Dutta! and Changla rebuked the swarm,"ayeee Dutta Bhao! samjhe?" but seeing the pressing unease of the people , which he reasoned could turn nasty, Dutta craned his neck and walked towards a crate which provided him a slightly higher podium to take in people's worries.He raised his arms and formed them like expanded wings as his narrowed eyes demanded questions.. he towered over them waiting and finally a few shouted out,"un gundoon ko behja Jeera blade ne , humien beghar kerne ke liye? ab tum batao.. parche pa sign mangta hai woh kamina!" Digu tottered over to Dutta in a bad shape, his clothes dishevelled his sliver chains broken and disjointed hanging over him.."Dutta ye hai kaghaz".. he passed it to Dutta who gave it a look and growled back.."mujhe parne ke zaroorat nehi sab bata diya hai mujhe in logon na rekh abhi isi ap ne pas!"" and he turned to face the crowd..abhi ap bolo kiya lo ge kholi khale kerna ka?"and he twisted his palm towards the engaged gathering..."rehne ke jaga Dutta bhao!!.. warna hum kahan jayen ge apne baachon ke saath..!" one yelled and then all joined in "haan !haan! dosre jaga rehena ke liye!".. by now Shabir came and stood by Dutta on his other side and mumbled,"un ka dhamak kahrab ho gaya hai..."Dutta moved his head."aagar marna hai tuna tu dobara ye bol in logon ko! .. kuch ghalt nehi bola un logon.. ne.. and he raised his head towards the crowd and in a big voice bellowed.. "ye kaghez abhi change hoon ge... Baji! lekh sab apne kholi tab chorrien ge! jab unke liya pakka flat bune gein .. nehi tu koi.. naye factory yehan nehi hoon, ge!" he commanded there was a loud celebration at his announcement.. Shabir and Digu looked at each other in disbelief..this yehra Dutta was in breach of contract.."apne marzi karta hai!..Baji then came and stood a little behind Dutta and gave the people a beaming dimpled ridden smiled.. he was overwhelmed by people's whole hearted awe at Dutta's words.. Dutta continued in a booming baritone voice.. "beer ke factory lage ge tu ap ko kam bhi mile ga! tu yeh maat soochna ke daro ke saath saab lafra aur lotecha hai!".. " koi ghar beroozgar nehi hoga..!makaan bhi mila ga aur rokra bhi! bolo manzoor hai!??"his voice resounded as he spread his hands and loud consent and clapping welcomed his decision. He raised his clasped his hands above his hands with a final yell.. "jab tak ye Bajirao neye agreement nehi lata!.. aur ap ke flat nehi bunte koi maa ka lal apko edhur se nehi nikla ga! he paused and glared at Shabir and Digu with a twist of his wrist and fingers, signing them off to scram!. Just as he endeavoured to dismount the crate, a section of the crowd stampeded towards him and loving arms of the locals raised him upon their shoulders and chanted,"Dutta Bhao humra Bhao!.

Both Changla and Bindu came to see him and Baji off but they gave daggered looks to Shabir and Digu.. and Dutta shirked his hand dismissively at the two in question ,with the verbal guarantee, "ye dono ya aur koi Jeera ka aadmi edhur ab nehin ayen ge.. Jeera ko ap mujhe par chorre.. abhi main chalta hoon".. and he raised his joined hands above his head , discouraging any word of praise and thanks from them..

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Dutta walked into Jeera's red and white office.. his hands in his pocket with an air of devil may care, defiance and a hint of brashness all rolled into one.. Baji followed his Bhao and addressed Jeera.. "kaise hai boss!?" Jeera waited for Dutta to greet him but that was a delayed action ,till finally came a formal namste.. with Dutta's hands raised slightly above his head. Dutta delighted within that, this nincompoop of a stylized self declared excuse of a Don!.Jeera leaned forward on his desk and clasped his hands that rested on the red plastic desk.. he leered at Dutta ,his gold canine tooth glistened.."Dutta.. Dutta.. kyun tu mera har mamala ulta ker deta hai reee?.."Dutta , with a sarcastic grin soared over him and replied.."because Jeera, tu banda he ulta hai! aur mujhe thujhe seedha karna parta hai!.Jeera, laughed heartily as he sat back in his red leather swivel chair,"uff tere ye aada"! Baji nearly doubled up at his remark,"Bhao pe fida hai ye gadhera!.. Dutta felt the stubble under his right nostril with his folded finger, "pun Jeera tera aada makes me wonder that how come you become a Bhai?! dekh tuna aaj ju kiya, that was completely out of order..you made your damned selfish needs only! thujhe daro ke factory lagane hai.. logon ko beghar kar ka! sooche un ke badau ke matalaq ju woh thujhe dein ge.."Jeera suddenly became defensive. "I don't care about dossere ka faida.. only my own! he asserted. Dutta leaned and flattened his palms on Jeera's desk and protruded his head forward at Jeera,"well I DO! I believe that apna faida karo, pun aagar apne logon ka bhi faida ho jaye tu, in times of a sticky situation one is likely to be in serious trouble! maagar aagar kuch aache kam bi kiye hoon tu one can be have public sympathy! but it seems to me ke tum itne dor ka nehi soochte Jeera.. thuri dar ke liye sooch! ..He turned away from Jeera, his hands held behind his he paced towards Baji ,looked him directly in the face then turned stiffly towards Jeera and declared, "main bola un basti waloon ko ke factory milne par unhe jobs mile ga.. tab woh mane!, he explained as he raised his palm, and stared harshly at Jeera and continued,"aur yeh bhi main bola.. they will empty their shacks jab tu unhe flats bunwa ke de ga!so BOSSS! get new papers ready saying that they part exchange their shacks with your newly constructed flats.. ab bol ju bolna hai?? he roared.. Jeera looked at him taken aback by his near mad passion for the masses! "main kya bole ga , except that this deal is quite different from what I had in mind"..Dutta looked at him with contracted eyes.. "why do you sound surprised? business deal hai.. thujhe unke ghar chaiye..woh zameen chahiye? tu phir payment tu kerne pare ge thujhe ,seems fair enough to me .. BOSS! aur ek baat aur.. ye do tamash bein hain na Shabir aur ye teddy boy Digu keep them away from that area! "from today Baji aur main deal karien ge.. tera kam ho jae ga Jeera but my way!annnd before I leave giving you a tip.. thujhe satta chaiye tu logon ka pyar le!.. said Dutta with a finger raised in Jeera's face.. and he mumbled to Baji "chaal!" and both men left.. as Jeera watched them leave his house through his ccctv .. ummh ye Dutta... rubs my face in the dust, but he sure does come up with chakass.. paintras!.. naita giri ke genes hain is mein...

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This time Dutta allowed Baji to drive as there was a certain sense of repose and respite within him, following the day's accomplishments so far. He checked his wrist watch and it was fast approaching end of office hours. He felt his forearm that lay bare under his folded steel blue pathiani sleeve.. and a short sigh escaped his full pink lips,"so far so good Baji, I am pleased I didn't give in to the ridiculous not well thought out methods of working ,is salle Jeera ke.."he muttered, Baji, kept his eyes on the road and responded," haan mujhe bhi dar tha, that you'll lump the idea of working for that brain dead, git!. Dutta moved his eyes to his left and viewed the passing by scenes," pata hai Baji, the man has no idea, of others ke dukh takleef, bas apne red and white plastic palace mein he lives like a plume bedecked murgha! and time to time ek zaoor ke cock a doodle do! mar deta hai ! and he bloody thinks ke Sher ke dharrr mar de hai!", moaned Dutta, and Baji sniggered... "murgha! haaa hoo..aacha hai Bhao! pun ek baat tu mane pare ge thujhe.. tera sense of humour.. jaga diya hai is Blade ne" guffawed Baji, and bored Dutta turned his head to glare at his friend.." ok bas kar ab! let's head for home."he suggested.. Baji perked his head with a jolt "what itne jaldi? nahh!,Dutta looked out of the window and answered," tu kio kam bhi tu nehi , besides I think we have done enough naukri for that nut case for the day", Baji glanced at the clock on the dashboard, "baat sun Bhao , let's go pick Naku from work..aise bhi she must bhi nearly finished?" suggested Baji. Dutta heard the idea and his eyes, sparkled as he looked on towards the road from the passenger seat,..hummm kali gori ka mau I would love to see, he mused, but disinterested with frigidity he nodded and sounded off.."humm chal , pun where is her work place? shall I ring to enquire about the address?, Baji was quick to response ,"nehin!Bhao surprise dete hain, besides check her name card..",Dutta, pushed his right leg forward ,and shuffled his bottom and fished out his wallet from his trouser pocket, flipped it open and pulled out her card.. and recited the address..Baji smiled ,"hayee bare sambhal ke rekha hai kali gori ka card tune..", Dutta replied back in a matter of fact tone,"haan rekha hai maine, because I am her patient.."Baji sniggered and under his breath whispered.."haan dil ka mareez..".Dutta thought he picked up something, and he replied.."bikwas maat kar.. aur driving pe attention de mera emotional attachments pe nehi!", Baji, widened his eyes and suddenly looked sideways.."hainnn! to tu manata hai ke there is some kharbar with your jazbaats!",Dutta turned and boxed a light one on the side of Baji's head.."shuddduppp!"he roared.. Baji cranked his head from side to side and braked, till he moved into the slip road where a set of office buildings stood side by side.. He looked for a decent parking and then reverse parked in a tight spot between two cars..

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Dutta looked up at the modern built glass enclosed, well lighted in both ways artificial and natural office .. he commented, "it's nice to have a glass enclosed structure, let's in light , but have to say, all can see what's happening inside, take for example, dekh Baji you can see the staff at work..."he reflected.. Baji too watched and replied,"haan Bhao aacha haina , pata chalna chiya ke sarkari daftar mein log kam kerte hain , sarre din chai nehi peta..".Dutta bowed his head, and recognized that once a while his nautanki mate, was likely to come out with pearls of wisdom. Both men finally alighted from the car and made way to the entrance of Naku's work place.. Dutta smoothed the front of his shirt and brushed his stubble with his palm.. The heavy glass swivel door revolved and Dutta in all his imposing grace stepped out of it and stood on the beige hessian carpet.. Baji too stepped out of the doors and unobtrusively stood behind Dutta...All heads at computers and desks suddenly were raised. Activities came to a standstill in engaged tasks! all looked up at this... tall man in an equally unconventional attire..his ears decorated with defiant ear embellishments speaking of suave devilish attitude..Dutta amused, looked back at the reaction he managed to receive.. he pulled his lips to one side, but his narrow lion like eyes.. scanned across the large office space.. he caught, but soon dropped his gaze from many workers men and women.. he was getting impatient, ye kali gorri kahan hai? he mused .. he took one step forward.. in the hope that this would prompt some action from someone in this place.. but in vain, another step in and he moved his frame on slightly.. and his eyes caught.. the top of a head which may well be her, for that he would have to progress further into this unfriendly place..

The sudden unusual deathly silence caused by the minus sounds of fingers tapping against functioning key boards, made Naku uncomfortable and she turned her head and noted colleagues heads and eyes fixed towards the front of the office.. still she had to finish off the pending job..she resumed her typing , but fatigue made her stop.. and as if by reflex, Naku, looked up from her monitor and blinked her eyes..what on earth is he doing here! ...SAAABBB! she almost screamed, but the shock made her voice clog in her throat.. and she jumped up from her chair and stood up.. Dutta saw her. With petrified green eyes wide open and he was almost about to move towards her when... this gorra! came out of nowhere and leaned concerned over Naku's shoulder, almost ready to tap her but refrained .."you alright Nakusha ? looks like you have seen a ghost.. here let me get you a glass of water.. here you sit down" and Bob pressed Naku's shoulder down to make her sit down.. and he sped to get some water for her.. from the water dispenser.. Dutta folded his arms across his chest and darted her looks ,which she avoided.. till Bob returned and presented her with a glass of water..

Dutta lowered his arms and held them behind his back and moved towards Naku's desk.. The gorra alerted and walked and stopped Dutta midway,"'ello 'ello and who may you be? Dutta icily looked down at this blonde and blue eyed, shirt, narrow tie and trousers clad mid -thirties foreigner, and had a good mind to say .. tera baap... but luckily Naku dashed up to his side and faced her vadesi boss, "ummh Bob, it's ok he is ummh.. you know my rehab patient.. ummh the one whose mother too is my social care support patient.." she fumbled.. Dutta took a deep breath and yet again folded his arms across his chest, and then as he felt his stubble with his palm he wondered.. mera nam kyun nehi lete.. yehri kali gorri.. Bob however, was one step ahead and he snapped his fingers,"ohh right! this is that challenging patient of yours the ex 'con Dutta Patil.. well well.. how interesting.. he should drop by.."said Bob.Dutta with nostrils slightly flared and eyes contracted, looked at Naku.."ab tu kuch bole ge ke ye kaun hai..billa! ye main kudh he phoochon is se?"he questioned discourteously..Naku, laughed nervously and tuned to Dutta,"umm yes this here is my boss Bob..UK se hai..yehan voluntary care work kerte hain ,in NGO.."Dutta turned to Bob... "welcome to India.. woh you do a good turn here to offer support, I am actually happy to meet you".. and he paused and offered his hand to Bob.. then turned and brought Baji, forward and introduced him."aur yehe mera bhai , mera partner, Baji hai ,and you could say Naku ke older brother jaisa hai.."informed Dutta, Bob smiled, "oh I know about him as well! that you are two are like peas in a pod! .. see we have information about you Dutta! everything we need to know" Bob warned in jest. Dutta held his head erect and almost rocked it sinisterly.. you think you do! but not quite he thought, much amused inside, and Bob continued, "like I know through Nakusha's reports that you are having psychotherapy, and that you work at a some big car showroom".Bob paused briefly and checked Dutta up, from top to bottom, "tell me something is this how you dress up as a salesman? bit of a statement isn't it?.. Bob winked.. baffled at the pathaini.. Dutta , slanted his head and looked into Bobs blue eyes.."yes Bob this is how I dress at the show room.. its called "the ethnic touch"! the idea is to give a sense of pride to local customers, and a feel of mysterious India to foreigners..." rertoted Dutta with a quiet confidence. An overwhelmed Bob replied.."well you can say I am mystified by your sartorial sense alright!". Dutta bopped his head slowly and his eyes fell on Naku's hazel green eyes..what did she think he can't handle this vadesi angreezi parcel?.. his eyes twinkled and she dropped her eyes.. astounded by his complete cheek and gall! Saab bhi na... ajeeb aur gharib cheez hain, she mused..He broke her spell and addressed her boss directly, "we were passing by.. we thought we might give Nakusha a lift home.. ummh if she has finished that is?. he asked politely this time.. Naku, stirred and then added,"woh bas gimme a few minutes to wind up what I was doing and then we'll go! she turned to Bob, "is that alright with you? or you want me to work late with you?".Dutta , cleared his throat unintentionally, though taken aback, then she does overtimes too... ummh apne boss ke saath?.. he felt the side of his face.. even if she does what is it to him.. kam mein tu aise chalta he hai.. he pondered.. But Bob, clarified, "nope Nakusha, no overtime, you can go.. in a short while it's time to close any way.. so yes finish off what you were doing and we'll call it a day". Dutta turned his head and noticed that Baji was already busy, chatting up the female staff near the coffee machine.. and he rolled his eyes as he sauntered towards Baji,"khabhi tu ladeez ke peecha choor diya kar tu"he growled down at Baji.. .Baji sipped the coffee , "nehi main tu un se business ke turn out figures pooch raha tha Bhao",he defended. The girls checked out Dutta,"..umm are you Nakusha's close friend?" one of them asked.. Dutta most put off blushed profusely.."nehi tu, do I look like I could be her close friend?" he said curtly.. another girl giggled and added, "kyun nehi? you both make such a lovely jodi!", Dutta shook his head with a small smile,"ummh aise koi baat nehi we are just friends.."he reiterated, and the first one jumped in again.."ap ka matalab hai "just good fraands!"and all the girls started titillating but stopped as Naku approached the scene where her Saab stood surrounded by her female colleagues... and she stretched her arm and placed her hand round his loosened bracelet watch... "chalo Saab lets go! my work has finished!. Dutta more shocked at her gesture then the silly behaviour of the girls glared at her hand around his wrist watch and she let go of it immediately.. and embarrassed, she walked ahead as Dutta and Baji followed behind her..

She stopped beside Dutta's black jeep near the front passenger seat.. and he came and stood over her and muttered on the top of her head,"bare jaldi hai thujhe ghar jane ke!? and without looking she hissed,"haan I have worked my darnest all day!", Dutta raised his arm, caught the bunch of keys in his palm that Baji hurled at him.. and they all piled in.. and Dutta drove off from her work place. He noticed she was in a mood for some reason , and decided to be quiet as well.. but as usual Baji pierced the silence and injected incentives for conversations.. "so tell us Naku thujhe surprise mila !? Naku gave a delayed response,"it was more like a shock Baji.. ummh whose idea was it I daren't ask?.. Baji guffawed loudly from the back seat, "why Bhao's idea Naku ye bhi koi phoochne wale baat hai? he's the one with the brains!" he teased. Dutta pulled his lips together and glared at Baji through the rear mirror, and revolved his neck lazily towards Naku.." "she knows Baji main ise khabhi nehi karega, what reason would I have haina Naku?.. he said attempting to involve her and she finally turned to him, "who knows Saab! you may have your own hidden agenda? waise you seemed to be enjoying being the centre of attention of my female colleagues..."she said quietly.. he turned to look at her while driving and found her pressing her tiny fair fingers sharply in her lap , he pulled his lower lip into his mouth and couldn't resist commenting .."bas kar mood dekhna.. and leave your fingers alone thoorne hai kiya ?..he turned his face back to the road and thought he heard her make a hummph..noise deep down in her throat.. and he wondered as he felt the steering under his palms, ummh ise jalen ho rehe hai.. pun kyun?.. his thoughts were interfered with by her voice," ummh Saab, you were pretty shirty with my Boss too.. what was the need for that?.. and he changed gear and sped the jeep.."tera boss ke aise ke taise! god almighty nehi hai woh! ju defend kar rehe hai tu use..!"he rasped and Naku just shook her head and turned back to look at Baji who blinked his eyes at her with a finger pressed against his lips..She flared her nostrils and roughly pushed back her tendrils away from her face.. Dutta saw her from the corner of his eye.. kya bhoot ghuss gaya hai is mein aaj ?.. ab apne baloon ke shammat le aye hai ye kali gori.. she noticed his sided pupils ,as she very nearly caught him in the deed, and he speedily looked ahead and firmed his mouth, driving his jeep.. Wound up again Naku, squared her shoulders as she sat beside him in the passenger seat of his jeep.."waise you two , I hope you don't repeat this act again, it gets embarrassing, kisi ke ghar wale unhe lift dena office nehi ate.. besides I am not a tiny tot that I can't make my own way home, you two forget that I have travelled by public transport! so I was kind of embarrassed.."she continued.. bas!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dutta yelled as he dug his fingers into the steering wheel.. bahut hogaye! nakhra band! we were passing that bloody area of yours thought we'll give a lift home .. but it's obvious me and Baji committed a grave mistake! muijhe! and get that in that pretty little head of yours that I DID NOT want to come!! ye is Baji ka idea tha!agrghhh!...ummhhh he stopped.. and gulped .. and muttered, "bhaliye ka tu zamna he nehi raha"... Baji too was as shell shocked as Naku at his Bhao's sudden out burst, as both sat stunned in silence. The rest of the way Dutta drove in silence..

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Naku went straight to the annexe which was their home.. and fought back her tears.. as she flung opened her door and chucked her bag across her bed .. and then went into her bathroom and had a good crying sitting on the small cane linen basket.. such a bad tempered and rude man he is.. his behaviour, his show down what was it all about??what had she done.. she had done the right to protest.. she didn't like them popping over at her work.. ohhh she sobbed and than dragged her fingers over her face to give a dry wipe.. she had to stop..he was not worth it the rude arrogant man... and then it came.. rude tu ho ga uske ghar mein ju reh rehe hain hum... but she sniffed and made her way to the sink, splashed her face with cold water, and mopped it dry.. ran her fingers through the loose tendrils of hair that framed her lovely face and left her room to help her mother in the kitchen..

Babi embraced her daughter, "ah gaye tu meri baache! ye maine dal dho ke rekhe hoi hai ,bas jaldi se buna de , baki bhojan tayar hai.. "she informed and Naku got busy in the kitchen chores..

Dutta in a dark mood headed straight for his room and found a stack of new packeted clothes on the edge of his bed.. with his slender finger, he slid of the piled up packets one at a time, white, turquoise, lemon, olive green ,burgundy, light blue ,presumably kurta pyjamas ..he smiled it had to be his mother probably who chose these lounging outfits.." Bhao! so cute na! "yelled Roops and she entered his den, and gave her big brother a hug.."you like them? I bought them for you.. reckoned you needed some clothes to relax in.. thek kiya na maine Bhao?.. Dutta put his arm round her shoulder and kissed the top side of her head.. "thek kiya tuna chotti.. thanks I love them.. chaal ummh ab ja I'll shower and change into one.. to see if it fits...

In the watery haven of his shower .. a welcomed and much sought after area where he felt he could be himself in the way god made him, where he could unwind without the interjections of others. For somewhere along the line he held the belief, that a man has to have quality time where he can quantify the hours of his day..Generally the day panned out to be how he envisaged. The latter part needed some tweaking in the outcome of the events.. he raised his muscular arm and his long slender fingers turned the shower on.. the immediate cloud burst spat, spurted and splattered all over his tough body from top to bottom in one second! Dutta's gymnastic taut physique was bombarded! and he stood underneath the shower like a water entity! He shuddered as his shapely legs that provided a strong buttress to the rest of his broad heavy body quivered in the pools of the overwhelming water..But the water stirred more rage in him instead of refreshingly, stimulating, and invigorating his body, mind and soul.. he stamped his slender feet in the base of the shower and turned himself around troubled and pressed his spine and hips flat against the wet tiled bathroom wall.. ye kali gori..she makes me uneasy .. baat he ulte karte hai!, he screwed his nose and revolved his neck slowly , as he folded one of his legs and pushed his sole flat against the wet wall.. the shower continued to drench him and he rested his hand on his folded hairy knotted thigh. Pensively, his fingers also felt his well proportioned drenched hairy chest which had heaved under the flow of the water.He mused, ummh, may be main thura rude tha us kali gorri ke saath, may be ummmh, I should talk to her he admitted half hearted, as he blinked his eyes under the streams of water...Such thoughts, ensued his groans and his fingers felt his wide hairy chest with his palms , the moist curly hairs felt like a saturated sponge of water..ummhh... rattled in this throat..need to see.. her..bahut kush nazar ah rehe the office mein.. he mused and pushed his fingers back through his drenched hair..his back smarted, and he straightened his folded leg, and spun around in the shower.. have to see her he burbled as the water forced his lower lip to gape.. once he had clarified his head he reached out for the knob over head and concluded his session..

It was a tradition that the first and final meal of the day was shared by all at the dinner table.This to was the norm, from the shack to Patil navas that all would be gathered around the huge table bar one person.. who arrived a tad late.

Eyes turned to lovingly feast on the fresh crisp figure of Dutta in a lemon shadow work embroidered kurta and white pyjama bottoms.His black square toed leather ankle boots were replaced by beige toe post causal slippers.. Roops clapped loudly and stood up at her place at the table"so cute na? dekho AS I bought some casual kurta's for Bhao and they fit perfectly.. she screamed.. Dutta smiled shyly, lowered his eyes , and then lifted his head with one eye brow raised.. hummh he was mighty pleased he caused a stir.. as he walked towards his place at the head of the table opposite his mother. Pressing his lips together he rested his arms lengthwise on the table, but his eyes hovered over the kitchen area.. he pulled his arms back and pushed his sleeves up as he felt the edges of the table ... may be she is in her room?.. tired hoge? he thought. He waited like everyone else for dinner to arrive.. Finally Babi emerged, carrying a pot of rice, and then she jetted back to the kitchen back and speedily sprang forth to bring the other dishes.. She attempted to serve AS first and then fussed around Dutta mopping her brow with her sari pallu,"thek ho ap Bhao.. woh ap ko thank you bolna tha.."she said with a huge smile her neck pulled shyly to one side. Dutta with eyes still focussed on the kitchen area, raised his palm embarrassed,"kaise batien kerti ho mausi .. kuch chahia ho tu bolna AS ko ya Baji ko".. he mumbled gently. Babi dished out some white rice on his plate and poured some urid dal over it., "ye dal Naku ne buniye hai Bhao.."Dutta looked at it, was tempted to ask where she was? but decided against it, and looked up across the table to Roops and Baji, questioningly..Baji , turned his neck and yelled,"mausi woh Naku kahan hai? sab ke saath nehi khaie ge kya?.." Dutta raised his eye brow and scooped half a spoon full of dal and rice gingerly into his mouth.. and at that point Naku came out of the kitchen and Dutta.. moved his jaw and chewed and then looked at Babi who stood in front of Naku near the table.." woh mausi dal bahut lazeez buni hai..."and Naku looked his way and he briskly spooned another heap full of rice this time up, parted his lips and ate.. Naku suppressed a smile and sat down next to Roops.. turning her plate over to eat.. AS, looked across to her children especially Dutta , Baji,"woh kaisa reha tumhara kam aj?", Dutta broke a morsel of roti and popped it in his mouth and his jaws moved.., he paused slightly irritated, as his lips feel apart,"jaisa bhi reha ho, ap ko us ke problem ka kya pata?... haan thek tha busy tha! jaise logon ke kam hote hain.."he rebuked and he looked at Baji for support who chipped in,"ho AS, Bhao thek bole ap ke samjhe mein nehi aya ga humra kam.. saach poocho mujhe tu khud ye kam samhej nehi ata !"AS laughed as she raised her palm "bas kar Baji.. and she turned to question Naku,"aur tera kam Naku? tu to bhaut he busy ho ge", Dutta doubled his chin as he gently pushed his plate forward to indicate he had finished, and he gave Naku a sided look, and spoke in space.. replying really to his mother," haan itna busy ke ye overtime bhi kerna ko tayeer hoti hai".. he threw a spanner in the works," hai Deva shapat! Babi shouted as she slapped her forehead and challenged Naku,"aeee lardki, ye kya bole Bhao? sun meri baache! rokra mangte hai pun aise nehi ke tu apne jaan maare! teri babaa ko baatie ge mein,!"she threatened as she placed a heavy hand on Naku's shoulder.A highly strung Babi mopped her face and her neck with her sari pallu, as Naku embarrassed before all, got up from her seat , glared at Dutta with her large green doe eyes and put her arm around her mother's shoulders and took her away to the kitchen...Dutta watched Naku as she left and his eyes had a devilish expression..

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It was a hot sultry end of the day. Dutta, proceeded onto his terrace.. small winged insects flew around, buzzing occasionally, he was not bothered by their presence, he just wanted to hear the sounds of silence on their own.. he pushed up his sleeves yet again to receive the cool breeze on his smooth wide arms.."Saaabb..", without being surprized he turned very slowly to face her his stubble face sported a curious expression.."hummm", he murmured.. she moved slowly towards him , he folded one arm behind his back, and also paced towards her, till they stood comfortably before each other. He looked down at her and defiantly said.."bol!", she too folded both her arms behind her back and looked boldly into his hooded eyes.."why were you winding my Aye? telling her that I want to work overtime.? bolo?", he flared his nostrils slightly and replied,"tu mujhe challenge kar rehe hai hummh? don't you know mujhe koi bhi challenge nehi kerta.. ummh tu bhi nehi"her hazel green eyes stared into his fearlessly," mujhe koi zaroorat nehin! pun ap wrong impression do ge mera bara mein tu I have a right to challenge that.."he moved closer towards her.."main wrong impression de raha hoon?? no not me! but you Naku.. tu over time bhi kerti hai use gorre ka saath.. tera Aye ko pata hai? nooo! tu who is hoodwinking and not coming clean me? or you"? he said menancingly glaring hard into her eyes..Naku, flared her nostrils and snapped,"woh gorra nehi hai Saab , Bob hai! mera boss,!"and Dutta nearly head butted her ,"haan woh tera Bob! use ne bola tha you won't be doing overtime you can go home!, aacha hai , woh billa! tu billi! teri Aye se baat karoon, tere aur us ke lagan ke bare mein?!"he roared in her face.. she gulped and took a step back as he nearly arched over her..but defiantly replied," ap kaise batien kar rehe hain.. look main pani rekhna aye the ap ke kamra mein.. and now if you'll excuse me there is nothing more to talk about! she said angrily and stormed off thinking this is outrageous.. he looked on as she left and turned his body back to face the terrace balcony "badtemezz lardki bare aye..I have made a rod for my back.. by allowing her to stay under my roof!" he growled...to be continued .. Hamlet53~ 17.5.13

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Precap:"ok, Dutta, I want you to relax your mind and let it go back gradually.. to your past..

Hi Hammie😃

Wow😃..Awesome update dear😃…..Enjoyed it a lot❤️…Yeah Dutta was right😆…Those two cartoons were more burden than the support🤣….mmm😳….Baaji never doubt about Dutta's judgment😳 …Yeah Baaji worried about Dutta's security…….mmm😳…Dutta know how to look after both Baaji & himsel😳😳f…Yeah me too Chant "Dutta Bhao mera Bhao"😳😳…..Yeah Dutta was correct😳😳…Shabbir & teddy boy Diggu must stay away from that area🤣 ….Sooo sweet of you Baaji dear❤️….You always think about our Naku❤️…Yeah Dutta ki Nautanki friend came out with pearls of wisdom😆…Oh poor Naku She couldn't believed Dutta's presence😃 …..Oyee Bob😡😡!!!...How dare you😡???...She didn't see any ghost😡….Don't worry😳…Hehehe😆….Poor Dutta😳…He didn't expect our Naku's touch😳😳 ….Oh Dutta😡😡….Please don't blame our Naku😡😡….You behaved so roughly with our Naku😡😡….Its not good for you😡😡..Oh Poor Naku😭😭….She cried a lot😭😭…Feel sad for her😭😭…Oh Dutta😡😡!! You & your mad behavior😡😡….mmm…Dutta always behave kindly with his Roops😳😳…mmm😳…Another Bath scene…..Awe….Dutta looks soo handsome in those pathani….Yeah Roops😳…Sooo cute…loved the dinning table scene…..Finally Dutta & Naku Had a argument about Naku's Job….Really Interesting Update dear😃😃…enjoyed a lot❤️….Specially Your descriptions😃😃….

Thank you sooo much for your lovely update dear😃…Thanks a lot for your pm too😃…Yeah! Little bit busy with my classes & studies😭…Now waiting for your next update😳😳…Please update soon😳😳…..Thanks for bear with my Blah Blah😳😳………