Fettered Affection~thread 2~chp 36 p.107 30.5.14 - Page 40

Originally posted by: afi7861

hi hammie kahan ho aur yahan pe kab aane ka irada hai

waiting for you hammie🤗

hain? balli again?😆 hope you saw the song i posted for you.. me here for you now
a very much here and there and everywhere hammie

Originally posted by: twinkle-star

Hi Hammiee🤗 twinkerellaaa was wondering where you are?good to see you baaby.. with a SMILING FACE.😃
Awee Such a lovely update dear.❤️..Enjoyed it soo much...specially Dutta-Baaji ki convo was fabulous.❤️..Really superb Hammieee...Such a wonderful work dear...oh naku.😲.she has decided to leave from Dutta.😭😭..Dutta should stop her.😭😭..Baaji has supported his friend as always.👍🏼..Brilliant job dear..❤️🤗.Sorry for Twinky baby's late attendance dear.😳😳..Baby read your update soo long ago.😳😳..Its lovely dear...Thanks soo much for your wonderful update dear..Sooo sweet of you.🤗..Big hug from twinky baby.🤗..Eagerly waiting for your awesome annotations dear.🤗..
I DO wonder when I write how much of the Hindi bits you can understand.. have to say it seems you are a fast learner..👏 love your comment.. pleased you enjoyed the main points.. and hammie loved the matching photo shots you have put.. naku looks dead gorgeous.. too good they make such a great couple.. thanks for all your support twinky on all my threads.. much appreciated.. lots of love hammie
ohhh loved the song you have added no.1 love song of the year 2013... personally I preferred ALL the songs of Ranjhanna... dhanush starer ..😃

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Originally posted by: dilse14

hi hamlet

waiting ud soon

will for sure post ud on Saturday.. sorry for the delay.
love hammie

Originally posted by: twinkle-star

Hammiee🤗
Today is Thursday...Annotations day....Eagerly waiting for your lovely annotations dear...Please annotate sooon😳😳
sorrry twinks, and all... was doing wed's wu.. so doing annotations today.. thanks for cheering me up with the images.. love hammie

Originally posted by: twinkle-star

Hi Hammie🤗
good you liked it new salman movie.. will see it in cinema
awesome song dear...Loved it soo much...Thanks soo much for sharing it with us dear....crying baby??...Twinky????...OH Nooo...twinky is a good & smiling baby..Aweee Sweet Roarrr....Eagerly waiting for the annotations dear...See twinky baby's crying oops smiling pictures..

😃 yesss like these smiling images of baby twinky.. keep smiling always and spread smiles.. all around👏⭐️ love,hammie

Originally posted by: twinkle-star

Hi Hammiee🤗
Awee Such a lovely update dear.❤️..Enjoyed it soo much...specially Dutta-Baaji ki convo was fabulous.❤️..Really superb Hammieee...Such a wonderful work dear...oh naku.😲.she has decided to leave from Dutta.😭😭..Dutta should stop her.😭😭..Baaji has supported his friend as always.👍🏼..Brilliant job dear..❤️🤗.Sorry for Twinky baby's late attendance dear.😳😳..Baby read your update soo long ago.😳😳..Its lovely dear...Thanks soo much for your wonderful update dear..Sooo sweet of you.🤗..Big hug from twinky baby.🤗..Eagerly waiting for your awesome annotations dear.🤗..

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Mishal Raheja as Dutta Patil

Fettered Affection ~Chapter 28

"I do desire we may be better strangers"..Shakespeare

Naku gave her mother a hug upon seeing the tremendous joy she felt at the idea of eventually having a place which they can call their own. Within herself Naku felt a sense of pride.. it was more so a realization that being a daughter she had managed to tender the responsibility of providing for her parents and brother, by the grace of Bappaa of course, she mused as she gazed at her mother who had already reached the tiny Bapaa's statue in their small mandir and offered her obeisance..in her typical style of first, telling Ganpati Bappa what all she would do for him if he granted her such and such wish..for her children of course! Naku smiled, Sethji and her remained top of thier mother's wish list.. but today she mentioned their very own kholi too.. her mother suddenly stopped, turned and looked at Naku with a little giggle only just stopped by the brush of the pallu against her mouth.. Naku giggled..

Yet soon after, Babi returned to her daughter and held her hands,some apprehension was visible on her face, "ek baat ke chinta hai Naku , Aye Sahib ko kaise batien ge? woh bura na mana lien." Ganapat barged in and interrupted, "kis baat se bura maien ge AS, he asked as he chewed betel leaf his lips scarlet red with blood like teeth. Naku looked at her mother and bowed her head, with a leave it to me I'll handle it expression," babaa mein Aye ko bata rehe the ke kam waloon se mujhe apne kholi mil rehe hai rehna ke liye tu Aye bole ke ye baat hum AS ko kaise batien ge?

As was expected Ganpat did question the idea, and created a fuss ,all because he had to! being the mam around the house. Babi of course , challenged him ,as always and the discussion, soon turned into Naku's parents bad mouthing each other.

At this point Sethji too turned up and saw and heard the heated discussion and yelled on the top of his voice,"areee koi mujhe bhi batie ga! ye kya family drama chal reha hai? .Naku pulled him close to her and rested her arms over his shoulders, "Sethji , I am getting government accommodation , so we are considering moving out of Patil Nivas . Sethji cranked his neck and looked up at Naku's face and asked, what are you saying Tai ? don't tell me you want to check out of here? Naku turned him around and held him by his shoulders, and levelled with her baby brother, "look Sethji in dire times when we didn't have such an opportunity, it was acceptable that we stayed here, but it was always a temporary measure, now that we have a chance to make it on our own home, then we should". But Ganpat heard and lost it," ye teri beti yedri hog aye hai ! Babi! yahan ke sab aish aur aram choor kar jana chaheti hai! Naku turned to him and flashed her eyes at him," haan babaa chore ge, izzat se jeena ko hai!".Ganpat gave further excuses of his job at Bhau's vineyards, to which his wife snubbed him, "aree kam chorne ko kis ne bole! woh jarre rekh! apne kholi se bhi to tu ja sakta hai.

But familiar as she was with her family, she suggested, they maintain calm and think about it and they would meet again as a family for their final decision.

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Dutta looked up at Baji his pupils dilated.. "beitha ja mera saar pe kya khara hai.. dutta drawled as he raised his arm toward's the single chair.. Baji stood and bit his lip. this Bhau , I'd rather not reason with him , It'll be a case of in one ear and out the other. Dutta turned his head on the sofa back and gave Baji a sided drowsy look.. Bajirao! you are the true love of my life! always beside me lie a watch dog! , dekh when I am in a mess who is beside me tu! he points to him, meri maa! meri behan! Meri... woh kali gori! sab ghayab! pun Baji hai.. ! yahan! he thumped his chest! Dutta ke dil mein! dil mein! dil.. and his head drooped and his palm flopped on his lap..

Baji dew eyed got up softly and arranged a cushion on the end of Dutta's turquoise settee and gently pushed him back straightened his legs.. and folded his Bhau's arms across his chest..with a turn of his head he grabbed Dutta's shawl and covered him lightly with it.. ekdum yehra hai..

One final look at his Bhau and Baji took his exit from their den, and walked towards his own room.

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He stood under his shower with a lousy hang over.. he looked up at the shower head and narrowed his eyes.. ab ek karam karo mere pe, wash my brain out! although with my body.. and his fingers twist the knob and a jet of spray slapped his face with powerful jets . Dutta shuddered and quaked his bare taut athletic frame, as the grabbing cold touch of water stiffened all his muscles with shock! His body pumped up against the ravishing, gregarious streams, jets of water that lapped up every bit of his muscular frame. Haaahh! he went as he folded his biceps and pushed back , his wet hair from his wide forehead.. he rubbed his wet hairy chest and mused , today is another day agitated he was.. till yesterday when the shower relaxed his body..he embraced it's offering of revitalization gladly.. but aaj! even the water failed to give him rejuvenation essential to start the new day. No it had nothing to do with the stoned effect.. that he had immersed himself a pool of booze last night. Dutta growled, stiffened his lions and stamped his slender wet feet on the base of the shower. Today his mind was full of the nonsense that she might be leaving.. yes he soothed himself as he hugged his naked wet body. She only mentioned she got a place.. haan, may be if he let's her know he umm.. no he does not! so will not! He stamped his foot hard yet again on the shower base.. jate hai tu jai! jab meri zaroorat pari she'll be back in my refuge! He roared and brashly turned off the shower and grumpily stepped out of the bathroom, with his maroon towel secured to his waist.. what the hell does she think of her self!? getting a big head she is! he muttered and got his clothes out and angrily pulled on his black pathiani , tugged on his black socks ,and shoved his slender toes in his black leather shoes.

Baji knocked , carefully.. ah ja! Dutta yelled , as he wrenched on his chain watch on his wrist and checked himself in the mirror..curiously, he looked on in his dresser mirror and caught , Baji with arm folded and hand held his head.

"what's eating you up inside? humm? I am fine, he told Baji as he looked at his reflection and then slowly turned to face him. Baji smiled, and felt his chin, "haan Bhau I can see you are fine.. are you sure? Dutta narrowed his eyes at him and growled, aeee! fine means fine! not unsure! he repeats emphatically as he inclined , reached out for his phone, chal! let's go eat now..

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Naku fixed her hair in a plait and for the final touch, rested it on the side of her neck and looked at herself in the dresser. She could see her mother saying her usual prayers before Bapaa in the reflection, "deva humari rakhsa kerna.." Naku walked over to her mother amid the tinkle of the tiny bell. In the swirling upwards aroma of the incense sticks , Naku tapped her mother's shoulder, "Aye kis baat ke chinta hai thujhe humm, bol?. Babi turned to Naku and held her by the shoulders," ayee Naku daar ke tu baat hai dekh yahan Bhau ke ghar pe humien koi cho bhi nehi sakta! sab terf camera lage hain, Bhau ke BG'S bhi hain. udher tera sarkari flat mein kuch bhi ho sakta hai?" she said with her pallu stuffed by her mouth. Naku bowed her chin and smiled as she put her sided arms around her mothers shouders, Aye! Aye! kyon chinta kerti hai.. udher sab security ka intazaam hai, neya flat hain, watchman bhi hai , tu chinta maat ker" .. she paused and then ended nervously, "abhi Aye Sahib ko bhi batana hoga.. ", Babi smiled but smacked her head and suggested, "tu bol de Naku , main kaise bole ge" Naku's eyes widened as she felt her chest with her palm and exclaimed ,"main? Aye main kaise bole ge? tu meri Aye hai tu thujhe phel kerne hoge".. she cowered but held her mother by the hand, "pun tu chal tu dekh lein ge ju hota hai"..Babi pulled her arm back and instructed, "tu chal ja ke kitchen mein ja ke chai stove pe rekh main ati hai".

Naku walked down the corridor that led to the main house and from the opposite direction he came before her dressed in a black pathiani. She noticed he looked at her his mouth compressed and pulled to one side, cold and blank. She nodded and passed a wee smile ,but he looked through her and her smile and just walked past her. Baji though made an effort and lingered back as Dutta walked towards the dining table.. ayee Naku.. hope you have reverted your decision , he hissed under his breathe and Dutta growled, Baji! leave her alone! chaal! let's eat and get to work! I don't have time to watch people's dramatic overtones! , and Baji turned and made his way to the table.

Naku went into the kitchen where her mother too joined her soon enough. Babi noticed the beads of sweat that shone of her daughters brow, "Naku kya hoya hai? Naku turned and nearly hugged her mother, "Aye ab maan nehi kerta yahan ek din aur bhi rehne ko" Babi held her daughter away from her and searched her eyes. She spotted hurt in them but left it at that as she heard, chairs being pulled outside in the dining area. Babi took the poha dish and puris container.. and set it on the table, as she turned and called out to Naku to bring the tea.

As she brought the tea, the tea service clattered on her tray and Dutta raised his narrowed eyes and watched her as she poured and served the tea. He watched as he rubbed his fingertips together.. soon enough she approached his side and attempted to pour his tea, but he raised his palm and she paused her action and stared at his pronounced profile in the hope that he would turn to her, but nothing of the sort happened and crest fallen she moved away from him.. Aye Sahib, smiled across to Naku and asked,"Naku ! aaj kam nehi hai kya? Naku smiled , "hai Aye Sahib! thura late start hai, hamre office ke computers change ho rehe hain.." Naku looked at her mother who stood beside Aye Sahib at the head of the table..Naku looked across to her mother and nodded.. goading her to speak out.

Babi inclined towards Aye Sahib at the head of the table and accompanied by nervous laughter she announced ,"Aye Sahib ap sab ko aache khabir deni thi! Aye Sahib smiled and responsed, "haan Babi bata! bahut din ho gaye koi subah khabir nehi sune". Dutta spooned his poha distastefully and uninterestedly and flared his nostrils with hooded eyes. Babi explained about the flat offered to Naku . Aye Sahib noted it with pride and praised Naku much to Dutta's angst."haan Babi Naku hai he itne aache lardki apni zamidari samhejte hai apne parivar ke liye , saach mein bahut aacha khabir hai" approved Aye Sahib.

But Roops, shouted out as she looked across to Naku who was about to vanish into the kitchen.. Naku ! what is the meaning of this news? I hope it is only good news as a piece of news! and nothing beyond that". Dutta stiffened his neck and moved his head sarcastically. No he would restrain from opening his mouth, he must not be seen to go overboard. Naku turned from the kitchen route and came back to the table slowly and looked at Kala, Leela , Roops and Aye Sahib, "yes it's true I have been allotted a flat from my works department. One more truth Aye has withheld from you all is that I have decided to take up the offer and move!. Roops was devastated and so was Kala! They got up from their seats and rallied around Naku , but how can you all just leave? you are well settled here,! and we consider you! kaki, your babaa and Sethji as part of our family, it's a shame that we have to break up this bond! It's not fair! Roops moaned. Kala came up to Naku and put her hand gently on Naku 's shoulder, have you thought seriously about this move ,it's rather sudden and out of the blue", she queried. Naku smiled and gently nodded her head, "haan Tai I have thought about it , without wishing to sound ungrateful I will forever be indebted to Saab and all of you for receiving us with open arms in your home, but Tai for how long? it was always a temporary measure.. She looked at Dutta and says, we were never meant to live here forever.. one day we would have had to make a move to our own home,and live independently.. how long can we survive off your graciousness? the opportunity has arisen so what better way than to seize it.. explained Naku. But Aye Sahib, said,"pun hum ye faisla sun ka kush nehin hain, hum kya karien humien teri aur Babi ke aadat par gaye hai aur thujhe Naku hum dilse se apne beti jaise mante hain " she said crestfallen .

Dutta pushed his chair and yelled with his famous palm display, bas! Koi nehi roke ga ise jane se! if she wants to leave, she is free to go! no one! and I mean no one should stop them!

With a scowl he stormed off and then turned his head back and yelled," Baji ask her when are they planning to move ? and make arrangements for their move!

With great big tears in her eyes she watched her Saab and Baji walked down the hall till they turned the corner..

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Once the kitchen had been tidied up Naku put her arm on her mother's shoulder..and smiled, "dekha Aye kitna asan tha saache baat batana", her mother smiled but Naku detected some anxiety with her mother, "Aye tu abhi bhi chinta mein pari hai". Babi, replied, saache bolon tu Naku mera dil kush nehi hai , tune dekha koi bhi humare jane se kush nehi..itna apne mante hain ye bhale log, yehe na rok jain .. Naku eye Naku tune dekh Bhau ka tu gussa wala mau bun gaya tha? She pleaded. Naku only thought about what he said his attitude, it's as if he didn't care too hoots whether she stays here or not.. she too wouldn't even bother to answer he Aye regarding him, "nehin Aye apne kholi mil rehe hai tum mera khayal yehe hai ke humien le lene chahiye.."she argued. But Babi was still not convinced, so she suggested, "Naku ,tu aise kar kholi tu dekh le, phir woh kya bolte hain anglish, deecide kerien ge baad mein. Naku agreed with her mother and got ready for work and left. Babi wiped her brow it was noticeable very much so that, something niggled her daughter.. woh Bhau ke bhi taveer teekh nehi thi she mused..

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She had to talk to Bob today about the place this Saab is getting infuriating by the second mused Naku , but what a bother! this public transport took ages to come it was midmorning! not rush hour , but then too the traffic just crawled as she looked across both ways on the road.. she dialled Bob's number,"hey Nakusha !you still not here! even late start not pleasing you? well my good lady! it's not pleasing me either! you'd better get your skates on" he chuckled and Naku smiled and replied , "don't blame me! blame the traffic! Bobb..

Vrommm.. and a screech of brake.. and then the voice, "get in!.. Naku turned and sided her face. It was the angry lion, with a full blown unashamed VERY HIMSELF scowl face. She looked at him bemused. His head inclined a bit over his stretched folded sleeved arms that gripped the steering.. his sided narrow eyes waited .. she left the queue and came around the jeep and stood beside the driver's window... he folded his right arm and felt the steering lazily and without looking at her .. he spoke to the road ahead, "do I have to repeat myself, in everything , ummm, get in the car I'll drop you to work"..she stared at his profile and he slowly shifted his narrow eyes toward's her and Naku gave him a small smile, but said, "it's ok Saab, I'll manage" he changed to first gear revved the engine! then vroomed off and left her standing at the bus stop.. he sided his eyes to his wing mirror and saw her move back to the queue .. itna attitude hai is kali gori mein! he flared his nostrils and off vroomed off into the distance .

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Naku moved the paperwork to one side and looked at Bob. He turned to her and asked, "is everything alright Nakusha?, he pointed to pile of pending work on her desk and then asked "so how was the idea of moving taken by your folks?. Naku instead asked, "Bob is there any chance I could see the flat today at some point? Bob nodded "sure thing Nakusha, how about lunch time? Naku smiled gratefully and then began her work..

When lunch time approached, Bob drove her to the government flats. The surrounding area was obviously a newly construction zone hence it's down side was that it was slightly on the out skirts of Patil Vadi .. Naku's eyes flew open as she asked," which ones belong to us Bob , I can see high rise flats and ground floor units. Bob turned to her as he drove, "unfortunately the self-contained maisonettes are only for other government departments. The ones given to us are those high rise flats", to which he pointed. Naku looked at the flats. They looked impressive and spanking new. Each flat had enough windows to let in a good burst of sun light.

Naku noticed, lifts plus stairs were there to gain access to individual flats. Soon the lift brought them to the flat allocated to her. Upon inspection inside it was modern but not luxurious yet compact, adequate and comfortable.. with three bedrooms , a kitchen, bath and lounge.. she smiled and thought Aye would like this place.. Bob asked, "so what do you think Nakusha? like it?. Naku looked around and had visions of spacious Patil Nivas and her eyes somewhat clouded. Hurriedly she lowered her eyes and then walked towards the window and looked across Patil Vadi and bit her lip , why was it so hard to just say, yes I like it and I'll take it.. Bob joined her at the window and said gently, "look you don't need to give an answer yet, may be your family should view it as well"..she agreed and they both left.

Naku could have sworn she saw a black jeep whizz past but she thought she must be seeing things and sat with Bob in his car and left the site.

In the car Bob again broached the subject again, "so how did people react to the idea of you moving out of the don's house" , he teased. Naku lowered her eyes and laughed a nervously.."oh they were happy but sad too at the same time" she replied, he queried, "who your family or his? She smiled, "his family were pleased I got a place, but at the same time they were upset too that we were moving, and as for my family , my Aye will follow me but my babaa doesn't want to give up his life of comfort..that's the difference between him and my Aye she believes in self- reliance , and he finds living off others! worth his while.. it's just that I want my brother to follow mine or my mother's footsteps rather than his.. Bob gave her a sided look ," you are such a family oriented girl, I really hope you get married into a family who will smother you with loads of love.. he said caringly.Then out of the blue he asked, "what did Dutta Bhau say about your leaving? Naku replied, "I'd rather not say.. then after a pause she said , "he doesn't seem to mind" and Bob being a sensible person left it at that..

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Dutta drove like a demented maniac ! yes he had seen her with her boss! Yes he had followed them surreptitiously to the exact spot she was moving to. Although he felt not just once but multiple times to check out the flat too for himself as they went into the building, but nooo he would never do that he was Dutta Bhau after all the bad man ! hated by many but loved by some to.. he would never change his image not for this kali gori as well. He crunched the gear and grit his teeth as the wind rummaged his hair when he growled especially not for her !he reminded himself and raced on the highway.. till he heard police sirens behind him and he checked his rear mirror and caught the brilliant blue blinker flashing lights of the traffic police who flashed him and Dutta pulled over to the left on the motorway. He got out the jeep and walked towards the two traffic police officers. They saluted him instead! which he found very distasteful, including them saying , "Dutta Bhau ap? forgive us we were,just.." Dutta raised his palm and said sarcastically,"you were doing your duty catching over speeding drivers!, yes I was doing 80 mph in a 70 mph zone!and you did right to challenge me, now do your duty! and fine me before I get the pair of you sacked out of your jobs! he roared as he folded his arms standing on the hard shoulder of the motorway waiting to be fined! Salle affsar hain? ya varde ke name pe dehba!

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He looked as foul as sin when he entered the hall of his lounge. Aye Sahib already carried out Baji's interrogation,"tune jane kaise diya use ekle ? Baji! hum ne to tum dono ko jata dekha? she queried. Baji looked helplessly at Kala , "Tai you know what he's like when he wants to thrash things in his mind he tends to shun every one, mujhe bhi.. yes we went out, but outside he told me to go elsewhere and himself he took off in his black jeep "he admitted grimly. Dutta stomped in,"looks like come day and night! past! present! orfuture ! yahan! wahan! left right! uppar neeche! is ghar mein Dutta ke nam ke mala parthe jata hai! koi aadmi nehi koi devta hai Dutta Bhau!. Then irritated he looked helplessly at Kala , kya hai Tai! mera hi topic hota hai! haaan! maan kiya so went off of my own I did!what is the issue? He yelled as he swung his arms up in the air. Kala walked to him and patted his shoulder," Bhau of course you are free to go off on your own, but what with recent incidents of you getting shot, it's but natural for us to be anxious.."he doubled his chin, and secretly he was pleased no one mentioned Naku and family's leaving.. frankly he would rather not delve further into it. He had already had enough of this family's exodus for one day.

As he walked towards his wooden stairs he saw her enter the lounge. She walked past the BG'S and went straight to seek AS's blessings. Dutta had reached his balcony and with begrudging eyes he looked down at her at AS's feet, salle drama kerti hai har time! soochte mein gadha hai! he muttered and walked into his room..Naku looked up to the balcony, she saw his fleeting shadow.. maybe she should offer him tea she reckoned and headed for the kitchen.

She climbed up his wooden steps tray in hand. A certain dismay engulfed her, as she shuffled up those wooden stairs, they led her to him for all these past months.. something within her informed her she'd want to carry on with this ascent... for time to come..but..

He had come out of his room and stood beside his desk, arms folded with a militant look plastered on his face. .."ab kya karne aye hai tu? she gripped the tray hard with her palms.."kya matlab? she replied, "chai liye hoon.. he softened his look as he noticed her lock of hair dance against her slender neck. He bit his lip and lowered his eyes with a sulky voice, rekh de! . She did, and as if by second nature she began to pour his tea , but he raised his palm and said, she could have sworn with a note of regret, "leave it I'll make it myself don't spoil me I am not that incapable! koi disabled nehi hoon main apne chai tu main buna hi sakta hoon". She felt liking giving him as good as she got " bune do na Saab! main abhi hoon na edher, jab chale jaye ge, tu khud buna lena! he moved towards her and stood behind her and looked down at the back of her neck's curve.. "don't take bloody liberties with me, ye filthy lines don't suit you ! you don't have it in you.. she turned around and he stabbed her with his contracted eyes with a growl.. ankien neeche! they don't impress me ! jana hai tu ja! thujhe roka kis ne hai! he growled, sighed, moved his head and turned around feeling his brow helplessly.. Saab .. she called behind him and he reeled around and showed her the back of his hand! bas! no more Naku !tu kya chate hai mera se ? I don't know! maine tu tera bhula kiya tha, lifted you up from that bloody dump you rotted in and brought you into my home! made you my friend! and you now doubt my job! my image! thujhe ab mein gunda mawali dektha hoon! devta nehi.. first I was a god to you Naku! he bellowed, hurt in his face twisted it out of shape. She stood before him with tears in her big green kajal lined eyes.. "Saab.. ap aj bhi bhaut kuch ho mera liye.. bas you only pushed me aside because I challenged your way of life".. he grabbed her shoulders and pressed his fingers tips hard .. so hard he felt her bones and neared his face into hers, "I pushed you away Naku?? he sucked air and slanted his eyes and moved his face from hers and gradually relaxed his grip on her and moved back and just looked sadly into her eyes.. "we both moved away from each other Naku.. like we never shared any thing between us.. I find you too draconian .. humm I am the proverbial bad man! but you too want things to change overnight within me! that's not realistic! you never granted me time to reform.. that's why I thought it best that I shouldn't stop you"... he turned his back to her and walked away to his French door and carried on with a faltered voice.. "thujhe jane doon.. mera saath tera kya future hai? kuch bhi tu nehi".. he turned slowly and walked towards her slowly.. I should have left you in that basti! what did I gain from doing you and your family a good deed.? Humm? nothing! instead of being grateful you turned me down as if I was the worst man on the face of the earth! He used nasty words purposefully to cause her pain. She looked up into his cold eyes and his compressed mouth trembled with suppressed anger.. she hooded her tearful eyes and moved her face to one side. She knew no matter what she said , he will never forget that she turned him down..

He studied her face, he too knew full well that she was not happy to leave him.. but somewhere deep inside it gave him an adverse joy... aacha hai she should think twice before messing with me.. "ab sooch kya rehe hai? ja apne neya ghar mein , you and your Bob seem to like it by the looks of things ! mujhse phooche tu, lagan kar le us aadmi se! he's a noble man! ek dum sharif! not like a jungle ka sher like me.. hummm. He tilted up her chin and mocked in her eyes.. "kush rekhe ga thujhe tera woh baaab ka baacha! gare mein ghoom rehe thi uske saath jaise.." He growled. His forefinger lingered under her chin as her welled up tears , pored over like rivulets on her peachy complexioned cheeks. He just gazed and gazed.. and then for once followed his heart.. "this sher will miss you Naku.. tere drama, tere nakhre, tere bashan.. but thujhe roke ga nehi Dutta.. she moved his finger from under her chin and then floods of tears followed with sobs of.."Saab ab Naku ko kuch bhi bolo but don't say things to insinuate to her being characterless. Bob is my boss, through him we got the flat, nothing more.. I have told you there is nothing and will never be anything between us.. except professionalism, but this is the second time you have tried to tarnish my name..

Dutta listened and nodded his head, then said gently, "thujhe flat dilwaya hai baaab ne, tu badle mein kya manga hai Naku humm?

Naku turned, hurt and tears stung her eyes! as she walked out of his room towards his wooden stairs!.. he watched her go silently from the entrance of his room.. one arm crossed across his chest , the other folded up to hold his chin he moved his dewy eyes to one side and turned his back to his door.. Naku's shoulders shook with tears as she descended each step .. well I guess this is the last time she shall be using these stairs.. what a come down.. she thought , aacha hai Saab ne mujhe meri auqat bata de hai! .. she sniffed her tears back, her mind was made now. Due to Dutta's arrogance she decides to move... abhi ye Naku wapis is ghar mein aye ge Saab jab aap Naku to kudh lene ayien ge...

to be continued ~ Hamlet53: 11.1.14.

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Precap:"look Baji,work is work! has to be done, come what may!