Mishal Raheja as Dutta Patil
Fettered Affection ~Chapter 30
"In winter with warm tears,I'll melt the snow"..Shakespeare
"Haan Bhau, you are so so correct, he's a proper scoundrel, and did you note how he was spreading his body under the uniform ,felt like pulling his tash out of it's roots , swine! rasped Baji. Dutta turned his head to Baji while he drove, "oyee why you jumping out of your skin? and no I didn't check out how well his uniform fit him , mujhe to jaldi hai to bloody rip it off his body!, griped Dutta, and Baji queried, "don't understand how low life's like him can be picked for such a prestigious job?". Dutta changed gear and with his eyes on the road, he corrected Baji, "it's not a matter of prestige, policing is a matter of honour.. one's own honour plus the honour of the community it serves. But to me there are no doubts that this Morey is as shameless and naked like the day he was born! salla padieshi bhooka nanga hai ! remarked Dutta.. "ho Bhau you are dead right , will have to keep and eye on him". The phone rang and Baji checked, it was Jeera,"haan bol! oyee tu muhjse pata kar le, I'll tell you what happened? I was with Bhau, ok ok! pongi maat baja! here, hear it from the lion's voice, waise he's driving, he'll ring you back.. haan abhi ki abhi! tum jaldi mein kyun retha hai Jeera blade? gare choot rehe hai kya tumhara? Dutta's eyes twinkled and he pulled his mouth to one side at Baji's remark. Baji turned and felt Dutta's arm, I did right didn't I Bhau? the way he eats our brains, thought to myself will give it back to him in little doses whenever I can".Dutta bowed his head once and replied curtly ,"humm, as long as you remember that apart from being a wise cracker, tu ganster bhi hai, jab deho muskharie.. kabhi serious bhi ho jaye kar.. moaned Dutta. Baji's mouth popped open, and Dutta spotted it from the corner of his slanted eyes, "shut that gob of yours, before I sock it and close it for you! he growled. Baji needed not much prompt to gather , Bhau ka mood kharib hai.. he twisted his arm and felt the back of his head. Dutta indicated right and turned into the road that lead to Patil Nivas .
Aye Sahib was ready to confront her sons.. Dutta was in no mood to talk and he turned towards his wooden stairs, but Aye stopped him," Naku and Babi aache se settle hog aye apne flat mein? tune dekhe jagaa Dutta? he pretended he didn't hear and Kala tapped her mother's arm," rehene de Aye, jana do use apne kamre mein" as if he would wait Dutta stiff as plank went up the stairs and moved along his study and barged into his room.. before he went in he recorded Baji with his mother and sister.. salla! mera mouth piece! he groaned and shut his door behind him..
Aye Sahib pulled Baji by the arm." Baji ,tu to rok.. bata Naku waghera phoonche gaye na?. Baji smiled and warmly put his arm around her shoulders,"aap chinta maat karien aye Saab, woh log set hain", Aye smiled, "ye bata thujhe pata hai un ka flat kahan par hai.. mein sooch rehe hoon zara kuch anaj , hi dalwa doon unke haan, tu kiya bolta hai?, Baji blinked his eyes and opened his mouth embarrassed, "woh main kiya bole Aye Saab, jaisa ap munasab sumjhien" Kala intervened as she got fed up of dilly dallying," Baji basically Aye Sahib is saying, she wants to visit Naku and Babi, would you take her?. Baji 's eyes popped up, and he replied,"errh Tai , you know the kind of mood Bhau is in due to Naku's departure ,I am not quite sure, if he'll be too pleased to see you lot going there.."Kala was not going to let go.. and Roops. too walked into the conversation," hayee! going to see Naku in her new flat! so cute na! I wanna go too! Baji you'll take me na? she blinked her eyes at Baji , who blushed and gulped.."ye lo iske kami thi! No Roops! none of us are going, you thought what your bade bahi would do if he finds out? Roops turned and faced Baji placed her hands on his shoulders and smiled,"the trouble with all of you is that are so judgmental about Bhau! why don't you ask him? you never know.."Baji pulled her hands off his shoulders and looked at Aye Sahib," dekha ap na Aye is ladki ko! mujhe bolte hai ke mein sher ke mau mein haat daloon, na babaa na, leave me be please, abhi me and Bhau have to discuss work! and he slid his shoes on the wooden stairs and briskly heaved up Dutta's study.. and then entered Dutta's room..
Dutta sat relaxed on his turquoise settee his arms stretched on the sofa back.. "you here finally? kya tu home affairs mein itna interest leta hai? chal phone laga Jeera ko.. ordered Dutta. Baji nodded and hoped Dutta would ask him what was being discussed downstairs... he threw his head to one side and waited ,but it didn't happen and Dutta from the settee stared at Baji and cocked his eye brow," come on then what are you waiting for? that drip to bother us again? Baji went, "ho Bhau! and then passed the phone to Dutta! .." haan Jeera! yep I was driving at that point, no! if I can help it I do like to respect the law , especially on the road! woh kya haina itna bhi kamina nehin main, ke masoom ko jeep ke neeche de doon! only open my jaws for people who need it " Dutta said with a snazzy shake of his head. Jeera laughed , "aree Dutta mera ko tera sense of humour bahut pasand hai! kafi brash hai re tu.. Dutta decided to bring him in tow, "ok now wanted to brief you, went to see that inspector of yours, he smells of filth I can tell you that Jeera.. and if you're looking for scruples than seems to me hasn't got none! baki stop boot licking him! what do you need him for any way? roared Dutta . Jeera responded, "aree chill Dutta! I am surprised you asking me why we need him ? aree gold /diamond smuggling that's what for?.. Dutta snubbed Jeera, "tera sona ke consignment I got done Jeera, you have a bad case of memory! when's the next one due , I tell you what, let Morey show his handy work.. na thujhe clean kar diya usne tum mera naam badal dena tu! he hungers for money Jeera ,especially other people's cash" Dutta commented, as he yanked his head and looked at Baji who had a tongue and cheek expression on his face. Jeera thought as much as he needed Morey due to his uniform, he certainly could vouch for Dutta's don gilded integrity, no he would never let Dutta Bhau go.. waise bhi buy one get one free Dutta and Baji!.
Jeera, praised Dutta, "see I knew you would give me a critical analysis of this copper, that's why I sent you.. yes abhi kuch maat kar, sirf nazar rekh.." but Dutta disagreed with him," dekh Jeera, to sus this joker out inform him about a consignment .. you'll find out if he's working for us or will he snitch us? kya bolta hai tu ? Jeera agreed "ok Dutta I'll find out ke when the next gold consignment will reach Mumbai from Dubai, it won't be a while though", Dutta replied, "humm, that's fine in the mean while we watch out for his forte , I am sure uska khud ka bhi koi side business hoga, he sniffs for cash", prompted Dutta as he grazed his finger above his full top lips and then bored disconnected the phone.. and threw back his head on the sofa and closed his eyes.. as he clenched his jaws.
Baji looked at his friend and suggested, "Bhau ek ghoont ho jai? Dutta opened his eyes and shifted them towards Baji, and said dryly, "kyun what are we drinking to?" Baji replied, to your freedom! Dutta sat up and rubbed his palms," note I am not laughing.. tere sick jokes par! aur tu na kya freedom laga rehke hai? when was I ever not free? Baji sniggered and argued, "aree Bhau tum pasand nehi kerte the Naku ko bolo?Dutta jumped up on his feet, nehin! did not! mera liya she is an ordinary girl mind you her family did live amicably over here koi dhanga nehi kya un logon ne..".Baji grabbed the opportunity,"Bhau you know what Aye sahib asked me downstairs? she wants to send some food supplies over to Babi kaki..ise liye muhje bola to take her, pun main bola diya na babba na! Bhau will be against the idea, I can't upset my Bhau.. thek bola maine Bhau humm? he said innocently feeling the back of his head.. Dutta turned his neck towards Baji and looked up at him with softened eyes.. and replied softly," umm I suppose no harm in doing a charitable act, is there? after all we have to uphold a reputation of being generous.." Baji eyes smiled, so did his lips cheek to cheek.. as he saw Dutta stand up and walk towards him and put his arms on his mate's shoulder,"Baji thujhe pata hai, you somehow manage to bring out the bit of goodness left in me... humm Dutta nodded once. Baji's eyes filled up as he looked into Dutta's narrowed lowered eyes on him,"Bhau.. mera Bhau ka naam is spelt as GOOD.. Dutta twisted his palm around Baji's head, shook his own head and said, "did I ever tell you you're a lousy speller ! chaal ab lets grab something to eat..
The two came down to the dining table, Baji smiled cheek to cheek and put his arms around Aye Sahib's shoulder. Roops, jumped up from her chair, "now let me guess, we can go and see Naku in her flat! Bhau said yes! yeah! she screamed and linked her arm into Dutta's and looked up his shoulder and said, "yes Bhau, Baji was all flustered like a scary cat then I told them! your baby sister Roops told all! not to be judgmental about you.. humm you are subject to change haina Bhau? Dutta turned his neck and looked down at her head close to his shoulder, "and you Roops talk too much, kabhi chup bhi rethe hai tu kya? her face fell, "you look so cute na?he teased, and she taped her head on his shoulder,"oooh Bhau , one I take your side and you tease me! not cute at all! she pulled her mouth.. Dutta pulled his arm and sat down for breakfast. His mother stared at him across the table and said, "humien pata tha; humare beta ka dil bhaut saaf hai.. humari khawish zaroor pure kara ga..Dutta raised his palm, and said very clearly, "Aye Sahib, Baji chala jaye ga aap ka saath.Aye was disappointed, "maagar humne soocha ke tu chalta tu aacha hota". Dutta stood up and turned to leave and muttered, "mujhe aur bhi kam hain" and he looked at Baji and ordered, "get up! how much are you going to eat? boss ne bhi buliya hai..and both walked down the main corridor , and Kala called out Bhau! he stopped and stared at the floor.. what now.. she caught up with him and rested her palm on his broad shoulder.. and he swivelled to face her, and she brushed her hand on his stubble cheek,"Bhau , why don't you go with Aye Sahib, dekh after all it was your idea also to keep them here.. and Bhau , yaad kar Naku teri pasand bhi hai" Dutta raised his palm, "thi Tai! she was my pasand, but not any more! he said with troubled eyes. Kala looked intensely into his face and reminded him,"look Dutta, you were my baby brother who saved me from babaa's savage wrath" ..and Dutta stopped her with a firm fixed face, "no need to remind me of bygones that are etched in my brain and heart.. bol kya mangte hai Tai.. tera liya kare ga Dutta".. Kala caressed his cheek again and said, "dekh aaj valentine day hai , so go with Aye Sahib and see Naku.. humm you'll feel better, may be you'll realize that she's not so bad after all" she advised. But Dutta, defended, "Tai thujhe pata haina, usne mujhse lagan ke liye na bola tha! Kala smiled,"can't you just forget it fortoday, give some joy to Aye Sahib too?. Dutta looked at his sister and reluctantly mumbled,"humm' I'll try but can't promise.. Baji ko bhi rasta pata hai", he moaned and dug his heels and walked off only to find that Baji sniggered away in the corner and he pulled back his elbowed arm ready to land one on Baji ."I see Bhau, Tai twisted your arm" he sniggered.. and Dutta just held up his head and walked towards the passenger seat of his jeep and yelled "you drive! it's bad enough we're going to his lal qila"
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The phone rang as he tore a piece of tandoori chicken between his teeth.. chomp! chomp!He ravished the piece of white meat, picking at every bit of meat on the bone.. his havildars looked at him as threw the bone and it clattered against the metal plate. Noisily, he licked his fingers one by one as he gave them a clean. He burped and then caressed his belly at the same time loosened his belt a bit. Morey stood up and stretched his arms , oyee pani lao! haath dhonee hain! Malmal Morey with filthy hands chi chi! I can't think straight!chalo reh fatafat! he bellowed. Once his hands were cleansed ..his phone rang and he attended it, it was a dreaded client..."look you promised you'd supply the need , how come haven't heard from you? gave you quite a handsome amount in advance, what of that? actually I demand it back!, the man yelled on the phone. Morey pressed his moustaches and shouted back." Heyyy! bhaut garme hai thujhe salla! awaz neeche! don't you know if you don't shut your filthy trap! I'll put you behind bars for threating and making demands of extortion from a police officer ! fraud claims of money !shall I come and book you? get your number traced hain? baat kerta hai! ja! koi aur pimp pick kar to do your dirty deeds! Morey yelled at the client up at his phone finally banged it down and cut him off. Then dialled a number, "Morey here, I am having crank calls here at his thane, koi fraudster hai go check! and hunt him down! and he chuckled, "salle X you are history now! police force ko badnam kerta hai!"
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Dutta pulled a face when he entered Jeera's office with it's red lacquered furniture.. he was asked to sit but instead Dutta stood.. In haste he asked Jeera , "aisa kya kam aan para that you had to see me in person? couldn't you tell me on the phone ,you spoke to me earlier didn't you? he said with an annoyed aloof expression. Jeera stood up and took Dutta to the side, "ek party rekhe hai ek bande ne, aaj raat apne ghar pe.. want you and Baji to attend. Dutta turned his neck and looked at Jeera, in a slightly peeved manner, is this an order you giving me or an invite?? order hai tu, the answer is NO! ... Jeera smooth his gelled cream roll of a hair style and give Dutta a smile where his gold capped canine shone, "areee nehin re. meri jaaneman it's a humble invite, us band eke tarf se aur mera se bhi! tu aie ga tu party mein char chand lag jayien ge.." Dutta flared his nostrils and asked bored," is it a stupid question to ask, but what this party is for? Jeera smiled at Dutta "aree nehin ree, Dutta Bhau ye question nehi pooche ga tu kiya robin hood pooche ga ? humm, meri jaan! there's a biggie in our vicinity , he was bit of a recluse went abroad now recently retuned bas usne area ke VIPs ko bulia hai.. and is area ke business connections, he winked, kab kis se kam par jaye you never know.."he reflected with a wicked leery smile. Dutta sighed and looked the other way and then turned his head, disinterested towards Jeera,"mujhe ye samhje nehi ah reha ke , where do I fit in your class of celebs? Jeera smiled, Dutta! Dutta ! they're class but tum Dutta are the mass! meaning Dutta Bhau demi god of the people of Patil Wadi , bulke pura Ratna giri ka tum hero hai!"he flattered, and then stupidly added,"pun you're all mine!. Dutta gave him a cocky look with his lips pulled to one side.. "Jeera, I am not yours for the taking.. I am my very much my own! kudh ka bas! yaad rekhna! and then he turned to Baji, "lets go! and both men left Jeera's red house. Baji gave his Bhau a sided look "bahut pakata haina salla! crack hai!..
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Baji..looked at Dutta in their family people carrier, as Dutta opened the front passenger door and disembarked, "Bhau tu?, Dutta bowed his head and slowly blinked his eyes," Baji, I need to visit the local shops here on foot, tu le ke ja Aye and Roops ko.. and before Baji could shut his gaping mouth. Dutta turned and walked off. Aye Sahib shook her head and said aloud to Dutta ,"ye Dutta bhi na, kya soochta hai ,kya kerta hai ?bhagwan hi jana..Baji drove on towards the public parking lot of the flats and replied,"ap jano Aye Sahib, Bhau dekhe ga kaun hai yehan ke shop keepers.. ? Roops smiled, and clicked her fingers, "haan he wants to see if they are chums or crooks? so cute na Baji rao? Baji rolled his eyes "haan clever clogs! very good to hear you use your brain as well! and Roops slapped the back of his head,"oyee chup kar, har koi is not dense like you Baji rao! Baji turned his neck while driving "eeeye! behave your self ghar se nikalte he ye wild ho jate hai Aye Sahib! is ko bolien , mujhe ghare chalne dai!
Sethji played cricket on a grassy path adjacent to the car park. His eyes followed the ball and he couldn't but help notice this car .. he knew it Bhau ke car thi! He curled up his mouth and ran behind the carrier as it headed to the car park. Once barely parked he stood next to the driver door smiling broadly with all his teeth on display.
Baji stepped out and checked this fella in shorts and tee.."kya ree! half pant! kaise hai tu?. Sethji couldn't stand still on his legs as he replied, "main mazza mein Baji Bhau! aree bap re bapp! Aye Sahib aur Roops Tai bhi! main jata hai Aye ko bolne!" and before Baji could stop him , Sethji raced to his flat. Pressed the buzzer and yelled, "Aye! bhau ke ghar se log aien hain!!.
Within seconds Babi raced in her sari mopping her brow and with her was Ganpat in a camp satin shirt and trousers. Babi was speechless as Aye Sahib stepped out of the car.. Aye Sahib smiled, "hum yahan se guzzar rehe the, kuch zarrorat ka saman saath liyen hain... Baji! she said.. and the BG s unloaded, flour, sugar and rice sacks.. both Babi and Ganpat looked on with gratitude and Baji , ordered the BGs who carried the load up to the flat..Babi took her visitors to their flat, and Aye Sahib looked around and smiled with approval.. still hers and Roops eyes searched for someything. Finally Roops asked, "kaki ,Naku ghar pe nehi?Babi mopped her brow , and laughed nervously," Naku kam pe hai, use pata hota tu kam miss ker lete zaroor.."..tea was offered and Aye and Roops accepted ,"bahut aache hai tera haat ke chai" and Roops added, "haan kaki aap ke haat ka khana bahut yaad ata hai.. " Babi smiled with lowered eyes, then turned to catch Ganpat's broad smile. Babi asked about Dutta, "Aye Sahib, Bhau kasien hain? Aye Sahib nodded and replied," bas abhi tu hum uske liye koi aache se lardki dhoond rehe hain", Babi bowed her head," kismet wali ho ge woh chorri, jise Bhau jaisa pati nasseb hoga", she added as she bit her lip sadly. Aye Sahib , replied hastily "abhi mile nehi koi , pun talassh jari hai".. Baji listened to both women and felt like saying, kaki ap ke nazar mein ju hai uska nam le do! but Babi, continues nervously ,"Bhau maan jayein ge?. Aye Sahib a tad annoyed at Babi replied, "mane ga kaise nehin , jab hum hukam dien ge, hum uske Aye hain, uska bura nehin sooch sakte..". Baji rolled his eyes and his phone rang.
To attend to it, he stepped out of the flat, and noticed these two girls as they came out of the lift, chattering , carrying books. They opened the flat adjacent to Naku's and closed the door as they noticed Baji looking at them.
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It was Bhau, on the phone," Baji kaley ko bol meri black jeep edhur ko le kar aaye, give him the directions , then he'll walk up to the flats and you take him along with you! Baji knew that it would be pointless in asking anything beyond what his Bhau had instructed..
Dutta walked about the shops, most of the shopkeepers knew who he was, so they stopped service passed it to helping hands and left their shops and rallied around him outside on the road for all too see, "Dutta Bhau !aap udher?, "Bhau ao meri shop mein",one invited. Dutta folded his palms above his head and bowed his head," haan edhur meri peechan ke log rehte hain.. woh Ganpat mahale ki family.. kahyal rehe ap sab ko", With the excuse to feel him, hands tapped his arm , shoulder and with sincerity that showed in their eyes and voices, they vowed they would. Dutta bowed his head briefly and raised his head up to see if Kaley had turned up with his jeep.
Familiar beeps! sounded and he looked across, his jeep behind and two girls with their rear to him blocked it from progressing. Dutta watched, surrounded by the crowd of shop keepers around him. hot words were exchanged between kaley and the girls.."ghare uppar charhaie ga! baap ke road samjhe hai tune? yelled one of them who carried books.. Dutta noticed the other girls tote bag.. the shop keepers began to cuss and moved to intervene but Dutta , raised his voice, tharo! ye meri jeep aur mera driver hain, ap sab jaien apne dukan mein, " he ordered gently but a few of them said politely "pun Bhau ye ladeez humre flats ke hain".Dutta nodded and replied "humm", and slowly parted from the crowd, walked ahead , tall and stiff his long arms by his sides towards the two girls who had their hind sides towards his approaching frame.
He stopped at a decent distance his long black pathiani clad legs parted.."kya ho raha hai yahan? he roared. Kaley jumped out of the seat, "Bhau! dekho ye lardkiyaan aage se nehi haat rehe..Dutta yelled, "Naku!! get out of the way you've blocked the traffic!! Ritu turned to Naku,"the man behind us took your name? Naku gave a small smile and turned around slowly and faced the lone imposing firmed faced Dutta..she mouthed.. Saab.. and he moved towards her, grabbed her arm, pulled her to the side ,glared at the girl next to her, and raised his arm and shouted,"aage barho!..then he snarled at Naku,"beech bazzar mein drama kerne ka bhaut shauq hai thujhe! don't you know you can't just stop the flow of traffic !plus put your life in jeopardy! or don't you care? he bellowed. Naku looked up his stubble cheeks, beads of sweat on his nose..she swallowed completely taken in by his presence. Fancy seeing the lovable monster in her home territory.. her expression within seconds transformed from fire to a cool soothing drink of water...Saab ap edhur? haan kam se! don't get fancy ideas..beith gare mein...Dutta growled as he let go of her arm.. kaley parked his jeep on the side of the road and Dutta , looked at him and ordered," Baji ko phone kar aur jaon udher , uske saath hi rehe.. and he got into the jeep and drove it in first gear and stopped it beside Naku,"get ! don't behave like you've never sat in this vehicle before.. mere saath" Naku blushed as Ritu looked half floored by his remark. Naku turned to her and said,"chaal get in he's safe , family friend hai" Dutta twitched his jaw in anger, "bahut mau khol gaye hai is aurat ka, he put his car in gear and surged forward with a deliberate jerk...what did I see in this super ego inflated female! full of herself! he mused incensed. As if it was not enough he sat in silence..of course he waited for her to begin the conversation, maybe she could ask where he was taking them? but no... itne proud ho gaye hai apne beauty ke.. well.. giving her a sided teeny look will not be such a big sin he gupled . He looked past her, pretended to check the wing mirror on her side, and for a fractioned second from the corner of his eye looked at her sharp profile...and gulped as he turned his face back to the road..Naku too sat in awkward silence, till she approached her friend, "how was campus today Ritu ?," oh usual Naku, classes and pressure of assignments to be handed in time.. I hate timelines" she said from behind where she sat.. Dutta felt like saying, time respects those who value it's significance.. but no he was not going to speak , he was not in the habit of talking to strangers , and that too females, he just pulled his lips to one side and drove on. Naku, replied, "yes time is important, we all need it to realize our dreams and aspirations.. like ascertain what exactly are our needs from life, how much we desire something or someone" Dutta nearly crunched the gear and somehow he broke the silence as he turned his neck towards her , and looked at her tenderly, and wished he could say, Naku aur kitna time le get tu mujhse lagan kerne ke liye? But stamped his foot on the gas instead and mumbled," better hurry up and drop you lot I have to go elsewhere I have to make it in time". Naku could sense he was in a lousy mood and to save herself from further embarrassment she said gently, "Saab we'll be grateful if you drop us home.. Dutta turned to her and gave her a mean look, "wohe kerna wala hoon, kyun did you think I'll take you to the stars? the girl at the back tittered, "hayee! it's valentine day to day how romantic! Dutta wanted to glare at this giddy girl through the rear mirror but decency didn't permit him to do so.. but Naku too replied back to Ritu as she turned her head backwards, "yes in my office too there was a lot of hulla ballu about it.. she pulled out a little heart shaped tin of heart shaped chocolate truffles, and passed it on to her Ritu, "our manager Bob gave me".. and Dutta executed an emergency brake and all lurched forward and the little tin fell in the jeep.. and Naku leaned forward and cranked her head towards the grimaced face Dutta and finished her sentence.."Bob has great managerial team building skills, so he gave all his employees, one of those heart shaped tins, ranging from peons, runners to office staff, and Dutta lowered his head as he arms stretched his arms and clenched the steering wheel. He sighed, and his eyes contracted, he needed to get a grip over himself.. learn to trust Naku.. but he cranked his neck , why should he trust her? there was no room for that. He loved her although he never told her, but she rejected him.. and telling her .. why should he tell her? she knows that he loves her. There's no need to tell her, none at all.. some things are best left unsaid.. he thought as he opted for the easy way out..
Finally he got to the flats , and parked near Baji's people carrier. Naku arched her neck sideways and said "Saab, ap ke bare ghare? Dutta poked his right leg out of the jeep and dragged the other leg out too, and stood up and replied as Naku and Ritu got out.."haan Aye aur Roops tera ghar ayen hain teri Aye babaa se milne.." Naku moved away from the jeep and both her and Ritu made way to the flats. Dutta stood by the jeep his arms folded across his chest.. and watched and waited. She did go in towards the lifts.. Dutta studied his bent finger nails and he felt movement. Slowly he raised his eyes and saw her as she came down the entrance steps to the flats foyer... slowly and gracefully her stray hair blew softly in the gentle breeze, somehow she felt pulled towards him and somehow she didn't care. His jaw dropped as his lips parted slowly as he felt her standing close to him looking up into his slightly confused narrowed eyes.. she blinked gently and smiled at him.. her gaze locked with his, and he felt drawn into the green pools of her eyes.. as he gulped and tried to turned his face the other way. But his face moved back to her upturned face and his chin doubled as he yet again he studied a thousand messages of love as they rang out of her soul , and fluttered around his whole persona...in her eyes again. His spirit elevated like vapour and flowed alongside hers.. Naku.. he whispered on her face.. she closed her eyes and neared her face close to his hairy chest.. Saab!! she whispered and his body nearly melted at the hint of her warm breath.. his stubble indented chin just towered over her head..and he closed his eyes. ..overcome with desire to close his muscular arms around her back.. Saaab! he heard her and he opened his fantasizing eyes .. hummm? he went and she said , "aap flat mein nehin aien ga? he pulled his mouth to one side and moved his face and eyes the other way.. "nehinNaku .. mujhe jana hai kisi jaga.. phir kabhi.." and he turned his body and shifted into the drivers seat and started the jeep. He sided his face towards her, and she said ,"thanks for the lift Saab.. and he went ,humm , and changed to first gear and drove off..but stopped, pulled out his phone and rang Baji ,"where the hell are you? jaldi ah neeche I am waiting for you, we have to go to Jeera ke bunde's place, and Kaley will drive Aye and Roops home so come down fast!".Naku walked up to him, and asked, "Saab kuch kam tha? ju rok gaye ap?. He gave her a sided look, and replied unexpectedly,"thujhe dekhna tha tu thek hai Naku, bas yehe kam tha..aur kuch nehi.."she blushed and lowered her eyes and said spontaneously,"aur jo aap na nehin bola Saab, woh bhi Naku ne sun liye hai.. jab bhi aap Naku ko lene ayen ga..Naku will surely come with you!" she confirmed. Dutta blinked his eyes and knew she spoke the truth, should he ask her to come with him now?... Baji bounced by, "areee Bhau! lo main ah gaya!"areee Naku! happy Valentine's day! waise looks like thujhe gift to mil hi gaye hai! hope you liked it humm? he guffawed as he pointed to Dutta's broad back in the driver's seat and gave a thumbs up! and Naku gave a sturdy nod and giggled.. which Dutta's slanted eyes captured in his wing mirror and he whispered under his breath,she loves me.. turned to her, ayeee! ja ab apne flat mein go meet Aye Sahib and Roops, they're probably waiting for you! "... and put the jeep in gear, accelerated and drove off with his mate Baji.
Baji smiled and mumbled, "why didn't you take her for a spin Bhau? jeep bhi thi tera pas! Dutta changed to forth gear, and rumbled,"tu mujhe maat bata what to do! and what not to!! mujhe pata hai kab kya kerna hai! Baji you bloody forget! she left me! ab jab tak kud nehi boliye ge.. main nehin jaye ga! .Baji shook his head , and replied quietly, but Bhau where is this all going to?.Dutta replied as his eyes scoured the road from both sides, "I don't know Baji? but chalne de aise hi till our ways converge.. why? what's the hurry? asked Dutta irritated.. Baji wanted to tell him, Aye Sahib can't wait.. but decided to be quiet as he was sure Dutta would give a negative answer to that as well..
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Dutta looked around over his stretched arms as he reduced speed and looked at the sign, that loomed up and he indicated left and came off the motorway and took a hair pin turn till they ended up on a long row of doubled storied town houses, surrounded by an ample amount of greenery around it..They found the host residence.Ethnic style pastel marquis tops loomed above the boundary surround. Dutta stopped at the gate , simple gate keepers stood dressed in equally simple lackey style uniform.As was expected they saluted Dutta and Baji and opened the gates for them.. while another ran towards them..he requested for their jeeps keys so he could park, but Baji said ,tum takleef maat karo main kerta hai , tum bas jaga batao.. Baji turned to his Bhau, "ek baat tu clear hai,the man's not a gangster" Dutta nodded, "humm no one frisked us.".Dutta leaned forward and felt the cold metal of his gun under his seat. He pulled it out and propped his left thigh and hip a bit and briskly slipped his pistol in the right trouser pocket.. and spun his muscular right leg and pressed it on the pebble dashed parking space. He smoothed his black pathiani shirt and took a few steps ahead and soon after Baji too joined him. Dutta turned to him, "ganster na bhi hoi, lekin in our trade we keep our weapon close to us dandhe ka asul hai!, Dutta said coldly.
Both friends heard soft musical tabla and sitar symphonies being played.. and Baji said to Dutta, " Bhau ye koi high gentry type dekthe hai" Dutta gave him a sided look , "kya bolta, bhag chalien?Baji smiled "aree! in ke aise ke taise! and both friends smacked their palm against the others as Dutta said "chal phir! check kerain..
The narrow crazy paving path split the garden in two. One side had the music played while the other side of the green path, displayed the outdoor bar and trestle tables with an assortments of sweet and savoury finger foods ..
At the bar with his back to Dutta and Baji stood the camp looking Jeera! orange satin shirt with shiny gold skin tight type trousers, and matching gold shoes. Dutta shook his head and lowered his head over Baji,"he looks like a bloody gold fish! and Baji shook his shoulders and laughed, and uppar se he's drinking too! Baji cackled. Jeera heard that voice and revolved Baji! he shouted and Baji snorted," Bhau uppar se googles bhi ! salle chirrkoot!" Dutta, went humm and walked towards Jeera who looked any second he would give Dutta a don type huggy kiss but Dutta narrowed his eyes and raised his palm close to his chest! Jeera turned to the distinguished suave gent next to him, who looked complete with, cravat ,pipe and a thin grey moustache.." Rana Sahib is se milye ye hai "..and Dutta was suddenly jogged! as next to his shoulder stood this beautiful woman.."Dutta! well well! look what the winds blown in.. the old gent smiled, "beti you know him? she smiled and linked her arm with this Rana Sahib . "of course I do papaa! he's Dutta Patil mera patient hai" Dutta blushed as he nodded.. Jeera leered at the young woman, "dekho ji hoga ap ka mareez pun is area ke Bhau hai ye Rana Sahib! pressed Jeera. Dutta Bhau! the woman laughed lightly, and pulled Dutta lightly by the arm as she took him aside, and whispered, "quite a formidable impression you have around here? Dutta pulled his lips to one side.. hummm he went.. she smiled up into his face, "so Dutta pehchana muhje ye nehin? Dutta looked down into her face and replied curtly, "tumhe kaise bhool sakta hai Dutta ,Dr.Sahiba.. tum tu sab jante hai, when ?why? where? mera bare main.. haina? "she laughed as she took him to the bar , and turned to him questioningly and he replied , "brandy neat.. she nodded to the bar man , brandy it is neat.. and he sipped as he studied her face, "how come you are here? she smiled, "why not Rana Ranbir Singh is my dad.. just came back from UK..now wants to settle here".Dutta leaned against the bar and asked, and what does he do?.. she giggled.. "he's a shrink as well like me, and he plans to open up a free clinic here.. like the idea? she asked. Dutta narrowed his eyes and asked, "why here? and not at the mental health unit you work in?...to be continued.. Hamlet53~ 17.2.14
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Precap: I want some excitement, it's look key here, well you talking to the right person here sir, if I can be of some assistance, it'll give me great pleasure..
Edited by Hamlet53 - 11 years ago
Ye Hai Mohabbatein
Mangal Lakshmi
