(NB: In this story Anirudh never went to jail for any murder charges and Bondita never had to fight for him. So to the lawyers outside Deenpur Court the relationship between Anirudh and Bondita is unknown)
Sohini was bitting her nails sitting on the study table, looking outside the window. Somnath slowly entered the room and stood behind her.
"What are you doing Sohi?" Somnath shocked Sohini. She instantly took the pen up and pretended to study.
"I was studying... exams are near..."
"You certainly were not studying but looking outside the window wandering something"
"I'll take out the clothes for you..." Sohini got up to take out the clothes. Somnath smiled and looked at her copy. She had cut a sum atleast a thousand times. Maths is her weakness he knows. He should give her more time. But his duty.... should he take help... who is good at maths here. He closed his eyes, the image of a grumpy old man with all black hair stared at him through his gold spectacles. Somnath opened his eyes... never. He again closed his eyes, his younger brother gave a tumid smile at him... this person should be out of nominations only. Then came the image of his elder brother, jumping here and there in his study and shouting... no no.. he can't let this torture happen to his Sohi... then Bondita gave a mischievous smile at him, he opened his eyes... that girl, who used to stick gum on his chair. Somnath wanted to reject the idea but.... it's true Bondita is good at maths... and she loves Sohi... she's the only one who'll genuinely help him... well she'll taunt and mock him but... he can endure this much for his Sohi.

Anirudh have his final hearing in High court the next day. Bondita is making his finest shirt ready with her favourite blazer and brooch. Anirudh couldn't understand what's the significance of the brooch because it'll get hidden behind his Court Gown. Nevertheless he didn't want to dishearten her so he left her to arrange his clothes in whatever way she liked and prepared his papers in study.

Somnath peeped through the door. Only Bondita is there in the room. He entered the room.
"Boudi..."
"Hmmm..." Bondita is busy arranging the clothes
"I need help..."
"I can't cut throats"
Urghh this girl... well Somnath control
"No Boudi I don't need help to cut throats.."
Bondita looked up at Somnath. Why is he so cool today? It means he really needs help.
"Then?"
"Sohi needs some help in maths..."
"Oh I see.." Smiled Bondita "She never told me that she's having difficulty.."
"You know na how shy she is..."
"No worries I'll help her..."

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Bondita got Anirudh dressed like her doll. Anirudh silently endured the torture. She pushed the prasad in his mouth.
"You'll see Durga Ma will let you win today"
"And what about my hard work..."
"If luck is not by your side hard work also serves nothing"
Point... point... Anirudh had no further arguments to put forward.

The case proceedings have gave Anirudh much fame and popularity in High Court. He have gathered a huge lot of fan following. His Senior is quite proud of him.

Anirudh started his Barristeri practice in High Court under Siddharta Sankar Banerjee, a reputed Barrister at High Court. He was already quite efficient when he joined his mentorship. Barrister Banerjee's other Junior felt like babies infront of him. He was smart, of stout personality, intelligent and already had 10 years of experience. They wandered why the hell is he taking mentorship?! He should now have juniors himself.

Well under Barrister Banerjee's suggestion he do got two to three juniors in his aid, who became his fans too. The victorious win at the last hearing of the case made him the star. The crowd around him... the claps transported Anirudh to a whole new world... new ambitions started gathering in his heart.

"Anirudh, you should buy a house here... in Calcutta" Barrister Banerjee suggested at the dinner table.

Anirudh was a regular at Banerjee's place. His wife likes this not so young boy very much. Anirudh never told if himself much except for his professional credentials. Today he is invited for dinner.. on occasion of his victory.

"But... I have a family... " hesitated Anirudh
"No worries... bring them here..." replied Banerjee's wife.
"Well I can't bring all of them... Kaka will blow up my head..." smiled Anirudh
"You are married right?" Asked Banerjee
"Yes Sir.."
"And kids?"
Anirudh imagined his adopted kids playing in merry with his kiddish wife.
"No Sir.." Anirudh replied in a low tone.
"Then just shift to here.. I'll help you with finding a house.. just tell me your budget.."

Anirudh thought a bit. Here he can be alone with Bondita. Just she and him. Kaka will not intrude at any odd time. Kids will not force them to stay seperately. Will kaka agree? If he tells that in this procedure there is more chances of him getting grandchild then he will agree in no time. And he will mentor Bondita to practice at the High Court. They'll make up a happy family.

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Anirudh is back home. It's late. The lights are off. Only the light at the dinning area is still on. Anirudh slowly went there to find Bondita sleeping with her head rested on the table. Anirudh took her up on his lap and went upstairs to make her rest on the bed. He took a bath and lied down beside her. As the lights went off Bondita opened her eyes, a drop of tear rolled down her cheeks.

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Anirudh's budget blew up Banerjee's mind. It's enough to buy a medium sized Mansion. Both saw different kinds of Mansions but the Mansion at Bhawanipore attracted him the most. It had two big studies, one for him and another for Bondita. A traditional courtyard at the middle surrounded by balcony. Bondita loves this traditional architecture. The rooms are so big and airy. Apart from that courtyard there are lawns surrounding the mansion. Bondita loves flower gardens. That Mango tree. How about a swing on that branch of the tree?
Anirudh imagined Bondita with open hair playing around the garden. The sound of her anklets ringed in his ears.

Anirudh brought the house, in Bondita's name. His life ows to her and this house is just a mere part. The servants and maids are decided. All are trustable as guaranteed by Banerjee and his local friends. The house will be ready for shifting in two days. Anirudh made the designer understand how he wants the things to be placed.

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At Deenpur District Court. Bondita is arranging the papers. Today she won the case on land acquisition. She packed up quickly. She need to inform Anirudh that she fought and won against the Britishers. But she slowed down suddenly. Her being quick will not help because Anirudh returns home late nowadays.

As she went out of her chamber some jealous colleagues of her started taunting her.
"See now as Barrister Bondita DAS became Barrister Bondita ROY CHOUDHURY cases started raining on her.."
"And she won too...."
"Howww..."
"Howww?? Don't you know HOW big hands Barrister Anirudh Roy Choudhury have..."
"I heard he is now in High Court..."
"No worries she'll join him soon...."
They laughed.
Bondita turned back.
"See whatever I gained is virtue of my hard work... he helped me in no way..."
"But his name obviously did..."
"He's just my husband my mentor... he never does me unethical favour..."
"Love is blind" giggled one
"One year gone... still no child.. plans are LONGGG  I suppose" laughed another

Bondita is tired of the regular taunts. The taunts have increased after Anirudh started attending cases at High Court. His absence have gave them wings. But Bondita endured all these herself. She didn't told Anirudh anything. Somewhere deep inside she started believing in the taunts that she is too much dependent on the name of Roy Choudhuries.

"R a what Longggg plans..." the taunt continued
Bondita looked angrily at them
"A working wife ha... see after some days his interest on her will be over... he have his own life his own bright career... for how long will he nurture this arrogant girl..."

Bondita's throat became heavy. She couldn't reply thus left the spot running leaving the bunch of jealous colleagues laughing at her.

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Anirudh is back home. Bondita is in Sohini's room teaching her. She us getting agitated every time Sohini is doing a sum wrong.
"What happened Didi?"
"How many times I have to show you this method Sohini?"
"Is something bothering you?"
"Your reluctance is" Bondita forced herself.

Sohini didn't feel bad. She was sure something is bothering Bondita.

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Roy Choudhuries sat for dinner. Anirudh is making himself ready for the surprise.
Bondita is quitely serving the food. For some days she's observing Anirudh's behaviour to check if those trollers are right or wrong. Bondita sat beside Anirudh. Anirudh took a piece of Puri and examined the situation.
"Kaka...."
"Yes.."
"I brought a house at Calcutta.."
Kaka chocked "What?!"
All others looked at him. Bondita felt a sudden weight on her heart.
"Yes... kaka... I've decided to continue my career in High Court.... "

The taunts started ringing in Bondita's ears. Has he really lost interest in her? He didn't even consult before taking such a big decesion.
"I'll take Bondita with me....." Anirudh continued
Bondita pushed the plate with anger and left the spot. Anirudh was shocked at her this reaction.

"And you didn't felt the importance of consulting us before taking such a decesion?"  Kaka scolded angrily.
"Kaka... for years I'm stranded over here... I need some progression in life na..."
"What it needs to consult? See bahu got angry..."
"She'll cool down in a few minutes..."

Anirudh got up and went to their room. Bondita is sitting on the bed. Her head filled with anger and fustration. Anirudh came in and closed the door.
"Bondita...."
Bondita looked up with her read angry eyes. Anirudh got chills. The stare was dangerous as if She'll murder him at any moment. Bondita kept staring like that without a word. Anirudh gained some courage and gulped.
"Bondita.... we together will practice at High Court....."
Bondita got up. "And you thought you have all right to decide on MY life?"
"Bondita... what are you telling.. I didn't mean that..."
"You all men are the same... you think your career your decesion is more important...."
"Bondita" the words made Anirudh angry "after so many years of struggle you thing I gave myself more importance?"
"You are too tired to tell me once about you decesion... you promised that it'll be US... but now it's only YOU... you just announced... I'll take Bondita with me... have you asked if Bondita really want to go..."
"High Court have greater prospects..."
"But Bondita is not as experienced as Barrister Anirudh Roy Choudhury to tackle it..."
"Young people do practice there.."
"Bondita don't want to..."
"Are you mad...."
"Yes I am...."
"Why are you behaving like this...."
"Because you forced me to..."
"I have planned all this for US only..."
"But you didn't CARE  about MY decesion.... here Kakasasurji is there... whole family is here... and you decided of YOURSELF just like that...."
"Now it's enough Bondita... you are accusing me like anything else..."
"Because you are the accused...."
"SHUT UP..." shouted Anirudh
"Yes what can you men do except shuting your wives up..."

Kaka looked up. All are staring at their plates silently. The quarrel is intensifying. Kaka looked at Sampurna but she refused. Binoy signed Kaka but Kaka signed that he don't wanna get smashed between them. Somnath signed its important for the family. Batuk took a sandesh and put it on his mouth signalling they'll cool down by morning only.

But the quarrel didn't cool down. Bondita angrily came to the dinning place and started arranging the plates. No one could stop her saying that they have not had their food. All got numb. They could hear a sound upstairs.

"Bahu.... "
"He'll leave tomorrow morning..."
"Alone?"
"Obviously"
"Stop him...."
"My part is over..."

Kaka got angry. He quickly went upstairs.
"Anirudh...."
"I'll be leaving......"
"I'll be putting a tight slap on your face"
Anirudh looked at kaka.
"It's your fault that you didn't consult bahu or any one of your elders" continued kaka "the fault is yours and you have no right to show your anger like this..."
"And what she was doing.... showing her power over me..."
Kaka looked around and thought for a bit. Yes men have more power but if now he gives recognition to Bahu's power then they'll be together here...
"Yes because she have that power...."

But kaka's plan backfires. The phase made Anirudh more angry.
"Then you be with her... I'm going... its enough now...."

Kaka couldn't manage him. Sampurna, Somnath all came to make him understand but that angered Anirudh more.

Kaka couldn't just figure out the configuration of their arguement. They are going against their own ideologies. Thank God he didn't marry that's why his brain is still in place.

Bondita thought Anirudh will understand by morning and apologise to her. Anirudh thought Bondita will slowly enter the room and seek apology for her behaviour. But none of the dream came true.

Bondita lived with the kids whole night. Anirudh slept on his favourite sofa in the study. In the morning he finished packing his bags and got ready to leave.

"Anirudh Anirudh..... atleast have your food beta..." Kaka insisted

Anirudh heard to none and left with his car.

Bondita just looked at the whole scene from the temple. Her eyes became teary. She swiftly went to the room and packed her own bags.
"Boudi, are you going to Dada?" Asked Batuk.
"Drive me to Krishnanagar"
"What?!"
"Will you take me? Otherwise I can drive alone..."

Kaka was speechless. Batuk was forced to take her to Krishnanagar. He felt like a spare kuli to his Dada's wife.

Kaka went to the temple and prayed to Durga ma to unite them soon.