Mishal Raheja as Dutta Patil
Fettered Affection~ Chapter 22
"they did make love to this employment"..Shakespeare
Baji watched his Bhao, inquisitively ..this sudden fascination with using a weapon unflinchingly, could be prompted by some rebuff, about which he had a rough idea. But he daren't bring up the topic.As it could mean scraping his mate's hurt. So with a certain degree of cowardice, he decided to withdraw his piece.
Dutta meanwhile looked across to Baji, as his fingers continued to handle the gun with all the tenderness that a man of his age should be showing to a woman. Perplexed, Dutta then decided Baji's self imposed silence needed to punctured," why you have an issue with the use of firearms Baji?.Baji ideally wanted to say yes, but instead veiled it, and hoped sincerely that Dutta would read between the lines. Although, he gave his usual dimpled smile but his face omitted an evident concern, "nehin Bhao not as such, but couldn't help but recall that meeting with Jeera, where you put your foot down regarding using weapons..".Dutta raised his palm, irritated ,"haan yaad hai! tu muhje na bata! bas ab I understand that it is practical to keep the likes of these handy", he said lightly as he rubbed the cold metal up the side of his square jaw, thinking and staring into an empty space. Baji still felt, there was a coldblooded ring in his Bhao's manner, it was like he just didn't care, nothing or nobody mattered to him.This lodged fears in Baji's heart and it mirrored in his eyes. Dutta, neatly placed the gun in his shoebox and looked across to Baji, "oyee batai ga thujhe problem hai? kya lardkiyoon ke tera roone surat baniye hai tune?.Baji, embarrassed lowered his eyes and shook his head, and defended," woh Bhao when you do things where you go back on things you originally say, I get a bit weary". Dutta glared at him, "dekh now you are beginning to talk like that rehab officer kali gori! bashan nehi mangta main! got it! now end of story! besides I want to talk to this Jeera, about this job he has planned for us; mind you Baji I want to meet the other guys who work with him also.. want a serious talk with all of them",Dutta said with a degree of gravity. He looked at Baji the one more time, and instructed, "so best you arrange a meeting with him". Baji pulled a face, "must I? Bhao ,that guy is so odd , he tends to talk so much rubbish! it's unbelievable woh Don kaise bun gaye?".Dutta, caressed his stubble, "its his connections Baji that have made him a don, and those connections we too need to know about!,after all we work for him, and the way he harps on about both of us in particular,I feel we need to be in on all he does.. shouldn't be such a problem in him telling us about his dhunda, na bhi batae tu I have ways of digging it out of him.."Dutta concluded. Baji, too nodded in silent agreement.
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Dutta's frigid attitude undoubtedly weighed Naku down. What luck ,first time she was attracted to a man , thought him hers, felt close to him and he spurned her affection, her friendship, her love..if that was what this is. She tried in vain to occupy herself into domestic tasks of tidying up her room. She shrugged her counterpane on her bed and smoothed the few creases with her fingers. She sighed as she observed the completed task.. if only life was dead easy.. that unwelcome folds could also be corrected with a press of the palms. But the furrows of life were part and parcel of being alive..had they not be there , how would one's mettle be revealed. She took a deep breath as she hung her pressed clothes in her wardrobe.To be consistent in maintaining a fighting spirit was far better then quiet resistance she decided as she closed her wardrobe. She gulped a painful lump in her throat, and felt her brow she didn't feel to good. His behaviour had perhaps made her ill. Her door opened and the silent time with herself came to a somewhat welcomed end.. "ayee tai sun na! eee tai sun na! why you chup chup?, asked Sethji.Naku looked at him and shook her head, "kuch nehin Sethji ,aise he quiet hoon".. Naku explained, but she knew he would not be let off that easily.."eeeyee tai! don't think you can dupe your brother! yes I know you have two issues with me , one me a boy! so not your sister! and two I am younger than you so you can fob me off!.Naku walked towards him and run her fingers affectionately through his hair as she held him close to him, and rested her cheek on his head. She held him away from her and looked into his twinkling eyes,"ok Sethji let me set you right, firstly, it does not matter to me whether you are a boy or a girl.. for me you are my most dearest sibling, you know life would so boring with out you,who would I share my highs and lows with?..and secondly, your age does not matter to me in the least too, waise , when you try you do come up with useful advice, quite useful, see Sethji you have the power to calm me down.."she said readily. Sethji , held her finger tips ,"kya tai, pyar bhi kerti hai tu muhjse , pun ye nehin batate ke what's eating you up inside.Naku turned her head to one side and shook her head, "told you nothing! now you being annoying Sethji.."she said irritated. Sethji, smiled his toothy smile and added like a clued on adult," ok tai don't tell me, but I know its to do with aye, true say! she talks and talks too much! says things which she regrets later!..haina tai? now all this mess she has created between you and Bhao, how is it going to be sorted?. Naku put her hand on his shoulder, "look that's no way to speak about our aye, she meant well. You know Sethji she looks out for us, she wants the best for us, and for that she doesn't leave any stones unturned. Now how Saab reacted is his look out, I have just taken it in a stride. You don't worry, everything happens for a reason", Naku admits to her brother, but feels her brow and then, feeling slightly peaky she groped for the end of her bed and sat down. An alarmed Sethji shouted, kya hoya tai? you not feeling well? here lie down and I'll go get aye!". Before she could say otherwise, Sethji ran out of the room..
He had concluded , without wasting time that, what ever his older sister said, was fine but he too was not happy with the recent outcomes. Bhao he was fond of.The big man had great personality, hero type, some one to look up to. Aye went and spoilt the match! but now within the power invested in him as tai's brother, he would do his bit!. with that he raced down the annexe corridor straight into the vicinity of PN's kitchen, with a cheeky cocky smile..
Dutta, minding his own business walked with Baji down the main corridor, all geared to go out. Unexpectedly, he paused a bit, with a raised eyebrow at the turn of his head,"hooo.. itni jaldi mein kahan ja rha hai tu?.. as he checked Sethji's speed by his looped brawny arm.."ummhh woh Bhao! aye ko dhoond raha hai main.. woh tai..".Dutta, with a degree of lost control, intervened much to Baji's amusement,"kyun kya hoya hai teri tai ko?". But Sethji, squirmed out of his grasp.."woh sorry Bhao have to tell Aye.."and he ran towards the kitchen, where his mother was busy in the preparation of meals. Somewhat put off, Dutta stopped heading towards the exit of his house and faced Baji with arms folded across his wide chest. His lips pulled to one side coupled by a defiant jut of his broad chin, he muttered,"sarra family he yehra hai..", Baji sensed his impatience and attempted to help,"ummh check kar le Naku ke kamra mein ja ke."Dutta, darted Baji a debilitating look,"me go to her room! whatever for? would have before, but now ..not interested." he said firmly.Baji lowered his eyes, it was the sort of answer expected from a smarting Dutta.
Sethji in the lead towed his mother towards the annexe..as both Dutta and Baji watched.Dutta, turned to Baji,"best hang about here , lest we are needed, gaye tu aisen hain like it's some emergency. Baji smiled at the fact that Bhao was showing some inclination towards her welfare,"ho Bhao, sure we stay for a bit". Sethji raced back and Dutta stopped him, "so what's the problem with her?. Sethji, dashed in and dashed out of the kitchen with a glass of water..tiptoed, and scampered towards Naku's room..as Dutta watched silently.
Babi progressed towards her daughter, and made her drink from the glass that her brother brought from the kitchen.Babi, palmed Naku's brow both with maternal love and anxiety,"meri beeche mujhe maaf kar de , mujhe kiya pata tha , ke tu is rishte wali baat ko apne dil pe laga le ge..had I known that you would go to pieces I would have made no demands on Bhao, now I as your mother cannot bear to see you fade away gradually.. may be I should go and talk to Bhao himself.."Babi suggested ,as she wept with her palm placed against her mouth. Naku sat up ,"tu aisa kuch nehin kare ge aye, you'll do no such thing, he'll have to learn about the concerns parents have about their children. As for me tu chinta maat kar.. its just a lingering headache nothing that cannot be sorted out by sleeping it off, Naku clearly stated. Babi nodded and then smacked Sethji lightly across the head, "chaal leave her alone! and let her rest! constantly you are around her for one thing or the other"! and dragged him out of Naku's room.
The wait was getting longer and Dutta looked at his bracelet watch,"chaal Baji let's go! I don't have all day to stand around and wait",he complained ,and slowly rotated his black shoes and walked towards the exit.
Sethji raced behind the two men and then soon after stopped, as Dutta too halted and turned.Sethji, reported, "Bhao, she's not looking good at all! come and have a look "he urged. But Dutta turned to Sethji,"listen up young man, me going and checking up on her is not going to work ! main doctor nehi hai"!.Baji gathered a note of certain urgency in Sethji's voice and thought it his duty to influence Bhao too,"Bhao check kar le, koi harj nehi,aree Bhao! its Naku ,no outsider come on if nothing else then for the sake of humanity", suggested with mock gravity.Dutta turned to gaze at him with his narrow eyes,"oh just shuddup! giving me tips, ummh better go before you come out with more wisecracks!.
Big bold steps and he strode along to her room. An elated Sethji traipsed behind him all pleased, he bypassed Bhao as they reached the room. He barged in and announced,"tai Bhao aya hai!. Naku lay on her side with her folded arm over her head, she heard her brother, but dismissed it as nonsense,"Sethji don't bother me, why would Saab come here.. kyun? she muttered.
Kyun ke I want to know why you are acting like a drama queen! he roared. Naku shocked sat up on the bed ,her knees pulled up to her chest and her palms pressed on either of her on the bed. She looked across to him with her big bold green doe eyes,"kuch chaheya tha Saab? why didn't you call me..she said gently. He glared at her from where he stood before her, tall and indomitable,"cut the small talk ! I have come here to find out what's wrong with you? or is this another of your attention seeking moves, if it is then I am not impressed! so what ever your playing at, you'd better snap out of it got it! he roared as he glowered at her, turned abruptly and left. Naku held her face in her palms and cried her eyes out.. he doesn't care too hoots.. looks to me I have lost him she panicked..
One look at his Bhao's scowling face spoke volumes to Baji.. what a pity ,Dutta is another name for the word stubborn!. Dutta walked past him towards the exit ,and turned his head and commented, "let's go what a bloody waste of time, what time did you tell that goon that we would show up?. Baji jumped into the passenger seat of their shiny black," didn't give him a time Bhao ,bola jab time hoga tab we'll show up! .Dutta drove his jeep but was attentive to Baji's words, and remarked curtly "we have to look out for time.. in our dealings the timing has to correct, one slip and the game is up!". Baji was used to his mate's sudden short bursts of wise words.. it's his emotional blunders that he fouls up. Baji was sure he must have used harsh words towards Naku, but thought it best not to broach the subject as this was not the time nor the place.Dhande ka time tha so better stick to that,"pata hai Bhao that git Jeera suggested that we set up a meeting at PN". Dutta , sided his face slightly, "and you said?, Baji replied, I said a vociferous no of course. Dutta twitched his jaw,"yes Baji , no one at home has an inkling of what we really do ,besides I don't want to entertain shady characters..so ensure we are never talked into this...The outline of his lal Qila was evident and very soon Dutta turned in the Jeera's earmarked residential area.
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Once they drove into the courtyard it was obvious, that the local big names were gracing Jeera's place, many a Mercedes, BMW, Honda saloons were parked in a neat row on the pebble rock chipped floor of the large courtyard. Dutta smiled sarcastically at Baji as they got out,"looks like we are the only one's in a Wiley's jeep Baji, the others seem to be the only just became rich sorts.. Baji , sniggered, and asked,"so what are we?". Dutta turned to him with a small smile,"we sunshine , have got class, hum upstarts nehi ju pura jahan mein paisa flaunt karien!". Baji returned a dimpled smile to Dutta," ho Bhao! like the sound of this already , a touch of class!. Dutta glared at him ,"come let's go before I land my coarse touch on you!"
Shabir came running down the red tiled entrance steps of Jeera's abode,"Dutta bhao! boy am I glad to see! woh kya hai Jeera has been waiting for your arrival!". Dutta looked at this biggish somewhat going heavy guy with crazy hair.. Dutta coldly eyed it and remarked curtly as he went past him into the hall, "tell me do you ever brush your hair?. Embarrassed, Shabir, fumbled, I know Bhao it looks a bit dishevelled, I need a hair cut too , your hair is very stylish, give me your salon's number". Dutta in return gave him an unfriendly look,"meri baat kuch aur hai and my hairstylist only cuts my hair not every tom dick and harry's.. Shabir's jaw dropped and his lips parted helplessly. As Baji covered his face with his hand to fight off a laugh.
Jeera's red clothed BGs turned up to frisk the new arrivals but Shabir, brushed them aside, "oyeee jano do pata nehi ye kaun hai Dutta Bhao! aur us ka right hand man Bajirao, ab hato aaga se aur jano do enhe undar! he ordered..
The lift opened on a circular landing. Several doors run off it.. Dutta raised an eyebrow, and wondered what went about in them. His curiosity was rewarded. Baji arched his neck forwards as they passed. labels emerged.. gym, canteen, indoor pool, home cinema !Dutta turned to Baji as they followed the BGs, "nam sun is cartoon ka, Jeera blade or life style dekh jaise business tycoon! iske tu main! he flared his nostrils..
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Finally they stopped behind this.. red door which said.. board room.. Dutta shook his head dryly as he gave Baji who stood beside a scoffing remark.. "chal ambani seth se meeting kerne". He pushed open the door , and around a red oval table sat, a mixed age range of so called bhais of the area. One end at the head of the table was occupied by Jeera in a red open neck shirt.. and as Dutta in his black patiani entered he left his chair and warmly greeted.. "areee Dutta Bhao! Patil vadi ka sher! kabhi hum apne ghar ko dekhien aur kabhi ap ko"..Dutta lowered his eyes and Baji could have sworn his Bhao had some colour in his cheeks..ofcourse the colour heightened when all present too struggled from their seats and welcomed the young sauve..Bhao.
Dutta stood with an air of graceful authority, and with hands clasped raised slightly above his head he urged, "beth jao sab! main koi bade hasti ya naita nehi ap logon mein se he ek hoon..".The chairs creaked a little as all sat.Jeera signalled to the empty chair at the other end of the table,"that's your chair Dutta, make your self comfortable.Dutta moved towards the middle of the table, chose a spot on the edge and pressed his palm there as he leaned, but raised his head towards Jeera,"main yahan chit chat karne nehi aya hoon.. I want to know about all the who's who over here,"he said distantly.Jeera felt uneasy,"is ke kiya zarorrat an pare Dutta, tune kudh he tu bola sab apne log hain".
Dutta straightened up and slowly folded his arms across his chest, "the thing is Jeera, I make it a point to know as much as I can about my people, for if I don't know everything about them, then the likelihood of me being one of them is very slim",he said in an unflinching voice. Jeera rolled his eyes much confused, "ye tu kya bole re Dutta ? apun ke samhej mein nehi ati tera batien". Dutta looked down at Jeera fron his height,"ok if you can't understand my simple words, then let me handle this meeting my way.. any objections from anyone ?he asked, and since there were none he began.."now you all know that our job is dangerous! We risks out bloody lives! now what makes us takes risk is not just our personal sense of bravado.. no not all! It's money and love of it.. ab chahe woh blood money ho, ya drug money!ho but money makes the world go around! He declared, with a cockey expression and paused, then resumed, "but that is how you guys think!..I believe more in having power than money... but you know my views on that already Jeera, don't you? so I thought that perhaps this a great chance to tell you too what Dutta is all about. "Now" he said with a raised palm, "if one has power then its crucial that it should be made use of with wisdom.. and not to wield it in trigger happy fashion!.ok! we all know that you lot run some sort of shall we say centralized enterprises! pun tum sab ho tu criminals! no doubts about that! but yaad rehe ke dhande mein bhi there are codes and ethics of practice! now you lot tell me? Jeera you for starters, do you follow them?... ummh by the looks on your faces it seems to me that perhaps you do.. well if I am involved with you lot ,then I would prefer some discipline to be maintained in our dealings". Dutta said clearly, Jeera who was already seeing Dutta in this meeting as the man at the helm, encouraged him,"khol ke baat kar Dutta Bhao."
Baji turned to look at his Bhao, fully composed, completely forthright, intrepid.
"thek hai, then listen ,this guy here". he turns to face this obese, greasy haired man with a thin upper lip tash..you, run a gambling joint don't you?. The man nods,"tum ne kabhi dekha ke kitne aadmi tumhare ada pe aati hain, ju apne thuri se kamai bhi laga deti hain.. aur har ke chale jate hain?.. you wouldn't know , all you want is their petty money! whatever you can suck out of them , on top of that you encourage them to take chance! yehe bolta hai na tum unko? chance lo! but they lose, and you get a chance to win their wagers!, Dutta accused them with a finger pointed in the air. The man defends that "it's not their fault that people who are not financially sound come and put whatever they have on the stake. Dutta argues, "yes its not your fault, but since you are dealing with cash, surely you can surmise by the amount a person puts on stake how well off or other wise that person is.. and do you deny that? he asked firmly. He looked at Jeera, "saach tu yeh hai ke before some house wives get in touch with my mother making complaints against local illegal gambling joints, whereby she will ask me to look into it.. and this you all know , when I look into things then they disappear into thin air! now you decide what you'll do?.. incidentally your joints are illegal because they operate outside the law"he warned.They sat and scratched their heads, as the last thing they wanted to do was to disrupt the way they ran their business as it were.. Jeera looked at Dutta and wondered ab ye sher aur kya bola ga , ya ab shant ho gaya hai?
Dutta pressed his palms together and looked at another member of the meeting,"ab tum yeh maat soochna ke mujhe nehi pata, ke tumhare partnership yahan kis ke saath hai? that which you have kept as a secret from Jeera..
Confused Jeera asked, "what the hell is going on! no body tells me anything here! tu bata Dutta what did you find out?.Dutta held his head erect and said, "actually Baji is the one who went nosing around and hummh, interesting.. woh kya hain Jeera tumhara ye wali aadami is wale aadmi ke saath kam reha hai.. Jeera sat up in his chair.. and pointed to the two men, you mean him and him?..
Both the men began to complain but Dutta cold stared them down.. but not without reason.."look since you have gone into denial mode making out that I have my facts muddled up, tu ab suno tum dono and everyone else too. Now it so happens that ,the at the illegal gambling adda, this good guy here, smells out the addicts for winning, but are low on cash.. those men he sends to this man who gives him a loan.. lagata hai ke loan dena is ne apna dhandha buniya hoya .. no problem! accepts Dutta.. but us pe teen guna interest charge karna! kahan ka insaaf hai!?? you guys fleece the common man! yelled Dutta! think Jeera and you lot to.. running your bloody illegal addas is sapping the life out of our own people.. look all Iam saying is by all means offer loans ,but charging them interest that defies a legal limit .. is pure inhumanity kam karo jaise bhi , but show some consideration to our people too.
The guys sat pressing their fingers against their foreheads, having one two many thoughts about this new guy that Jeera had recruited.. brave he is, makes sense too, but sensitivity level is a bit too much. Dutta waited for them to challenge him further but, their silence showed that they accepted what he spoke him. Jeera ,nevertheless felt the uneasiness and decided to remind every one of some basic ground rules of this underworld organization as well. I think, Dutta na ju bhi kaha hai we need to be vigilant about that, as we don't want the law on our! and the other thing is some of you are guilty of keeping your private deals concealed from me, this is not done! I need to know what the hell is going on! but it seems that I can't be every where at one time! so from today my eyes.. Dutta Bhao will be!.. he announced. Dutta slanted his head and looked at Baji.. who bowed his head once.
Jeera turned his face towards Dutta,"tu nehin kuch bhi bola Dutta! so I take it that you have no objections. Dutta narrowed his eyes, and than sharply ,interrupted,"ab tu batye ga what assignment you have for me?
Jeera looked at the rest of the bhais present, "ok that'll be all! bas tum sab ko Dutta bhao see milwana tha.. mile chuke ho tu ab ap log ja sakte ho, pun ye yaad rehe tum sab ko, ke meri nazar aaj se tum sab par hai!".With that the guys were shown the way out by the body guards.
Jeera, sat in his executive chair, waved at Dutta to be seated. But Dutta raised his palm and said," Iam fine standing , now tell us the job.. he reminds.
Jeera , explains that he has to meet some diamond dealers. Dutta nods,"so we just pick them up?.. tell us from where?. Baji notes the address and then finally both begin to leave, "I hope you have your lady love with you? Jeera checked with Dutta. Dutta patted one side of his torso , and Jeera gave him the thumbs up!
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They drove to this warehouse set up in one corner of the woodlands. It was shutters down. With the jeep parked outside a fight of old concrete stairs, Dutta turned to "Baji , tu aisa kar, stay sitting in the jeep, chota sa job hai, should be finished in a jiffy ,then we'll take off".Baji felt uneasy but he knew full well that what his Bhao has said , stays.. as had he needed his support he would have asked for it. So he just accepted as he watched Dutta's tall figure go down the stairs to the warehouse..
Dutta was viewed with suspicion by these three traders.. they reckoned he looked too young and inexperienced to be classified anything near to being the lion of PV.. Dutta Patil. He was not amused,"ap ko meri identity ki confirmation chahiye? mujhe apna passport ya ration card saath mein le kar ana chaheiya tha khayal he nehi, ye paise ka brief case saath mein laya hoon , kya ye kafi nehin ?, and he slammed the briefcase on the table!
One of then said let's check with Jerra himself.. Dutta narrowed his eyes and slanted his head,"shukar hai ap logo ko itne ekal tu aye ke Jeera se pata karo ke maon kaun hoon.. main to soocha heroon ke smuggling kerte kerti ap apna damak bhi dubai mein chor ayen hai.. bas yaad rehe ke ap India wapis ah gaye hai.. ".. One of them had gone aside and checked with Jeera and he nodded embarrassed,"aree kyun mazak kerta ho Dutta Bhao!,maf kardo, pun dahiyaan rekhna parta hai, chalo tumko herra dekihen.".Dutta although, was no diamond dealer, yet with some confidence, he tried to show some understanding of the precious stone. Purely on their face value he studied the lot displayed before him on a velvet pouch..and separated, the cut and uncut ones.. and then the chipped ones..The dealers eyed each other, and wondered what he would say. Finally with the curve of his palm, he collected in the dip of his hand some.."hummh, ye thek hai, chamak bhi aur cut bhi, baki ke liye mujhe doubt hai ke ye heera nehi pun zirconia hai..They had mixed the diamonds with other stones as well , thinking he would buy then as diamonds but..it's obvious he had spotted that foulplay.Dutta, with a stiff upper lip said coldly,"aagli baar diamond deal kerne ho tu asli maal le kar aana! abhi main chalta hai!" and he began to walk away, but they came running after him!"dekho Bhao! tum asli wali diamonds tu le lo, who bhi half price par..tumhe discount dete hain , take it.
Dutta stopped and turned his head a little, "hummh tu thek hai, these diamonds I'll buy off you , but on one third off the price take it or leave it?. The dealers agreed and Dutta , gave them his price, collected his brief case ,the diamonds in a pouch and walked off.. the dealers didn't know what hit them! as they looked at each other and their cash on the table.
With a smile Dutta got into the jeep this time in the drivers seat and turned to, Baji,"here's the left over cash.. got the deal at one third price! chal abhi let's go give Jeera the left over cash and his diamonds".
Jeera on the other hand was delighted to see, the savings to his cash and the diamonds.. he smiled at Dutta for his honesty,"pata hai ree Dutta! tera saath reh ke ,even I am becoming an honest crook!. Dutta bowed his head,"that's the general idea... make you realize that gangsters should have moral ethics too!", and he turned to Baji, let's go hit the road..
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They drove relaxed and easy in the jeep, as they veered off the highway into the woodland bylanes. Out of nowhere their jeep was blocked by another vehicle with floodlights on. Dutta, screeched his brakes to a halt! and before he pulled his handbrake on some masked men jumped out of the front of the adjacent car. Dutta and Baji jumped out of their car in a flash, Dutta shouted, "get your gun Baji! and cover me ! iske tu main"! and before Baji could do any thing Dutta ran towards the two hooded men, whipped out his pistols from his sides! Fired resounding two shots! shot both men on their right shoulders ! more bullets fired by Dutta whizzed past their ears.One fell to the ground in a heap groaning. But the other one left handed, aimed at Dutta and got his calf! Baji came out screaming raving mad! shooting at the two guys as they ran to their car! reversed it in a a hurry and sped off.
Dutta tottered a little as he threw his arm round Baji's shoulder, and limped back almost painfully, dragging his bleeding leg, into the back seat of the jeep.."salle bhag gaye! groaned Dutta as he lay on the back seat his long legs literally sticking out of the open jeep door. Baji looked at his Bhao's leg that bled profusely. He panicked and suddenly tore off his kurta from the bottom and tied it tightly around Dutta's leg, "really Bhao this is a temporary measure, I need to take you to A&E..",he decided. Dutta said an emphatic "no! ghar chal don't try to be a doctor , don't want a police case! let's just go home.. moaned Dutta in pain as he moved his head from side to side.. and bit his lip.. "salle if I get my hands on them I'll make mince meat out of him!" grated Baji as he raced his jeep home..Bhao tu thek haina?, he asked again and again.. but Dutta didn't answer.
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Baji drove up PN's drive in first gear, with the jeeps head lights off..
Naku looked at her watch, may be if she turned up today, like before ..when he returned from night duty , he might soften his heart towards her again?
She hid behind a curtain in the hall. Yes she heard them come in, first him.. she daren't look at his face, for just the sound of his foot steps calmed her beating heart. But she couldn't resist so she peeped a little as if with luck, she caught a rear view of him as he furtively walked past her, something did not seem right, thought Naku,and to her horror her body turned as he limped further, little drops of blood dropped on the gleaming tiled floor and her tearful eyes from the floor slowly travelled up his ankle .. as she edged forward to see more, Baji turned up behind him and blocked her view.. and Dutta's figure disappeared gradually, up his wooden stairs supported by Baji from the back..Saab ka khoon!. She knew, he was hurt! how?..to be continued Hamlet53~ 20.9.13
Precap:"mujhe kuch nehi suna bus ye sooch somebody out their doesn't like me..
This chapter is dedicated to Afzal for the birth of baby Ali, and Sona for becoming an IF GOLDIE..
Edited by Hamlet53 - 12 years ago
