Bindiya.... A small town FBR (Part-7)

While retuning back she even offered him to drive the bike but he preferred to sit quite and didn’t get involved in any kind of discussion. When they reached home, he soon left for his room without even bothering to even glance at her. Bindiya understood that the situation is not easy. Rahul while going in his room met Malti in the way, she enquired him about the camp, he kept his discussion short and left for his room quickly. Malti could read his face expressions and knew that he is disturbed and something has hurted deeply in his heart. She even asked Bindiya about his sadness but shrugged her shoulders in ignorance but deep within her heart she knew it very well about everything. She then went back to her room complaining sickness and there started a thought process and for next two hours she was talking to herself. She strightaway went into the memory lane and thought for her life from the day she entered this house till hospital accident, she realized how ordinary she used to feel till that time. It was only when Rahul changed his attitude towards her, things started improving and gradually her value increased in the house. It is only Rahul who tries to understand her. She realized that Rahul is extremely good looking guy and quite possible might be thousands of girls are ready to die for his one cute smile. She then stood in front of the mirror and critically analyzed her face, she concluded even though she might be the most beautiful girl in her community but here in Gurgaon in front of all modern and city girls she is stands no change and can classified only under average beauty. In spite of all that Rahul gives her a lot of weightage and is always ready to help her be it any circumstances, he always keep on framing plots so that she can get the opportunity to interact with the outer world. Prem always try to find fault I her, he even don’t know what she is good at, what are her aspirations and so many other things. On the other hand, Rahul knows her entire past, her aspirations, her strengths, weakness, etc. Rahul never tries to find her fault, in fact he had a great trust on her abilities and that’s why he never hesitate in calling her for help be it in studies or be it related to bike. She also realized that all this what she does for Rahul, he can get it done by anyone, it is matter of some money and he will get a more dedicated tutor, an instructor for teaching bike, moreover he is capable of getting thousand girls, but what about her, she can’t get another Rahul and this is the hard fact of life. She realized how important presence of Rahul is in her life, and it is only and only Rahul who can create the path of prosperity for her, walking on which she realize her dreams, her aspirations and every desire of hers. She also realized that it is Rahul only who is making her realize her strength else she would have spent her life like any other girl of her community. Today though Rahul was wrong but she was much harsher and her reaction doesn’t justify his crime. Might be it was his way of appreciating someone, he lives in a broad minded world where such acts are not considered wrong, she could have reacted patiently but instead she opted for wrong option. She realized that her act could have proved fatal to Rahul and the intensity with which she pressed his wrist may have broken his wrist also. She then thought that what could have happened after that, perhaps everything would have finished after that, Rahul would have never talked to her, she could have ended loosing her job, Prem might had felt happy for all that but who cares for Prem, he is self centered person who want that his wife should live like a slave passing on her entire money to her husband and never ask for any thing in life. All planning which she did with Rahul for her further studies in the afternoon would have gone begging. She was in all praise for Rahul because in spite of all this he didn’t complained any thing to his mother. One options available for her is that she can wait and let Rahul initiate the talk since he is dependent on Bindiya for many activities, but will he really do so, the extent to which he has been damaged it is unlikely he will speak again and in that scenario everything will automatically get finished, on the other hand Rahul may also speak to her but it may be resultant of circumstances similar to hospital incident. Other thing which she can do is that she can go to Rahul and beg for apology till the time he doesn’t forgive her. This way she can then try to build the same old faith. After much debate she found the second option better than the first but now the challenge was how to initiate the talk. Instead of going to his room she tried to call him, but when Rahul picked the phone she couldn’t collect so much courage to speak to him. She again thought for some plot but she was that proficient in making plots. Amidst of all these thoughts suddenly she heard Malti is shouting her name. She immediately came out of the room, Malti first enquired about her health and when she said she is better now, she asked “If you are ok then why didn’t you took Rahul for teaching today, it’s already 6:15 and I suppose you guys were supposed to leave by 6 p.m.”, it seemed that she is also waiting for the day when Rahul will handle the bike all alone. She immediately went inside her room and changed to the same purple suit which Rahul requested her to wear when they both went to sahara mall. After some time she reached the Rahul’s room, door was half open and Rahul was sitting on his bed facing towards the door only. She knocked the door before entering, Rahul on seeing her turned his face and started looking in the other direction. After sometime she again knocked but Rahul was unfazed. This she didn’t waited for the reply and went straight away to Rahul and stood right in front of her. Rahul on seeing again turned his back towards her. She then said almost in a pleading voice “Rahul, I am sorry, please forgive me”, Rahul again behaved as he didn’t listened to her words. She again went on saying sorry for few times but still got no reply. She then got hold of Rahul’s right elbow and applied a gentle pressure towards her so that Rahul could roll down and turn his face towards her, though Rahul resisted, but taking advantage of slight turn, she sit on bed near him and got hold of his face. She then said while trying to turn his face towards her, “Rahul, won’t you forgive your best friend, why are you behaving as if you don’t know me, I know the fault was mine but I have full right to ask for forgiveness”. Rahul again opted to keep quite and avoided any sort of eye contact, when he was trying to remove her hands from his face the full t-shirt we has wearing got lifted a bit near the wrists and Bindiya was shocked to see red circle around his waist which was the resultant of force applied. She almost got shocked and immediately held his right wrist with both hands and surprising looked at the injury, she could imagine the pain which Rahul had suffered during that time, her eyes got moist and she again said “Rahul, I am your culprit, please hit me with what ever thing you want, but please forgive me, I promise I will not do that again”, she went giving light kisses to his affected area hoping that it will reduce the pain. Rahul then bursted “Bindiya, it was my mistake that I did friendship with a tough person like you, for God’s sake I don’t to hurt myself again, please forgive me, I am saying sorry to you”, he folded his palms together in a praying mode, he further added almost bending down “Please tell if you want me hold your feet and then pray for forgiveness”. Bindiya not knowing how to react got hold of shoulders and stopped him from further bending “Rahul, please end this all here, tell me what should I do for you to again win your confidence”, Bindiya threw a question to Rahul. Rahul then reacted, “See Bindiya there is no point even if I forgive you, God knows when you will loose your temper again and when you will crush me to death”. Bindiya immediately put her palm on his mouth stopping him to say what he wanted. She then hugged him and said to not use such language in future. Rahul understood that his statement might had reminded her of Tilak. He then got him free from her gentle hold and started moving in other direction. This drama went for 15 minutes and after minutes Bindiya could realize from his body language that he is normal now but he is pretending to be angry in order to increase his value. She was then waiting for the right moment, suddenly Malti called Rahul, Rahul reacted by saying he is coming, Bindiya knew this was the right time. She immediately stood on his way, when he tried to go pushing her aside, she wrapped her arms around his body and held them gently so that he may not get hurt but strong enough so that he can’t even break away. Rahul resisted a lot in desperation but failed to get away from her strong hold. He then asked her to eave him, but she she said she will not leave him till the time he forgives her. In the mean time Malti started shouting his name at shorter intervals. He got restless on hearing Malti’s repeated voice and started hitting Bindiya on her back and shoulders, but he knew his resistance is worthless. He again pleaded to set him free but she repeated her condition. Rahul kept on fighting for release like that for time, but nothing went in his favor. Once he even tried to jump so that this may impact in letting the hold loose, but her grip was solid like iron and to the surprise of Rahul she even supported his complete wait when he was in air. Suddenly Malti’s voice started getting louder, it indicated that she is coming to his room and this became a reason of big concern. He again started his resistance but to no avail, now the only option left before him was to forgive Bindiya as he definetly didn’t want Malti to spot him in such an awkward position with Bindiya. When he realized that Malti is right there on the first floor and can enter any time, he almost pleaded Bindiya “Ok I forgive you, for gods sake please leave me”, Bindiya immediately released her hold and parted from him, almost at the same time Malti enetered the room and looking Rahul breathing heavily because of recent struggle asked worriedly that what happened to her and why he was not replying. Rahul getting blind on this question looked with a blank face towards Bindiya, she calmly replied that he was trying a yoga trick and that’s why he couldn’t speak and just before Malti’s entry he had finished his trick. Malti getting relieved on this answer once again reminded them for their bike learning session and left the room. Rahul still catching hold of his breath looked towards Bindiya in appreciation. Bindiya returned a great smile and again grabbd his shoulders and pushed him towards her. To express her excitement she gave a tight hug to Rahul and planted a huge kiss on his cheek and run down shouting that she is waiting for him in the garage for bike ride.

Bindiya.... A small town FBR (Part 6)

Next morning they went for their bike learning class as usual and unlike other days Rahul was more serious. He understood the importance of each component and tried his best to maintain the coordination. When they approached the house after completion he handed over the control to Bindiya to avoid any collision. When she was parking bike, he asked her to help in solving some tricky questions. Bindiya assured him and said she will be there as soon as possible but first she was to complete her daily tasks. After preparing lunch and completing other daily tasks, she went to Rahul’s room, Rahul got excited seeing her, he immediately opened his book and showed her some real tricky questions, and one by one she briefed the approach for cracking these questions and told Rahul to do them on his own else there is no benefit. After maths Rahul took her help in debugging his code which was bothering him from the long time. Rahul asked if she is that proficient in other subjects like Physics and Chemistry, she gave an obvious yes answer further telling that she got distinction even in these subjects. Rahul took her words and told her that he will be bothering her in these subjects also. While she was about to leave Rahul grabbed her wrist and pulled her in his direction prompting her to sit, but the force applied was too less to even dislodge her from her position, she then herself got seated asking what next. He then showed a list of career counselors available in Gurgaon who might provide some useful guidance for pursuing further studies. On listening this she also got curious and started browsing the same with Rahul. After sometime she said “I have no idea about the localities and there distance from this place. Why don’t you shortlist a few of them, whom we can visit right tomorrow”, Rahul liked the idea and selected 2 who were located quite near to their house. She then looked towards Rahul in despair and asked “But how we will be able to go, I want to disclose after everything gets finalized”, “Don’t worry, you are now with Rahul the great and he is capable for finding ways to get thing done in no time, just wait and watch how mom will herself call you and ask you to go along with me” came the proud answer from Rahul, who definitely had some game plan in his mind but restricted to disclose. Nothing unusual happened and everything went smooth till next day when sensing right time to initiate discussion, Rahul went to Malti and said “Mom, one of friend’s father who is also doctor has organized a blood donation camp today, I thought to be present there for some charity work and also donate blood, but since you are going out for your work, I think my wish will remain fulfilled”, he cooked a false story in perfection. Malti replied “Who told you that I am going outside, though I had initial plans but it didn’t got materialized, so you can go by car wherever you want. “What…you are not going!” came the surprised reply, he immediately tried to repair the damage done “But that place is some where in old Gurgaon and must be very crowded place and possibly we may stuck in jam as well”. “Rahul, Murari is a proficient driver capable of driving in any condition, I know he will manage so without wasting time take him and go ahead” was the reply from Malti in convincing voice. Rahul knew he is caught in no mans land and now there is no way to escape. Malti then called Murari and asked him to take Rahul to the required place. Rahul reluctantly walked with Murari towards the car now thinking of some new excuse. He suddenly complained of stomach ache, Malti worriedly started looking at the spot in stomach from pain was emerging. In mean time Murai came back complaining 2 tyres have gone flat and even if he replaces one with the spare one, other one has to be taken to mechanic. Malti listening to Murari said “Since car is not in the condition to move, you mught have taken Bindiya with you, but since you are also down in stomachache I think you should rest now. Rahul again realized that his move has gone suicidal, he suddenly stood and said “I think its improving now, might be that was related to gas, I think I can go now”, “but just now you were acting like you can’t go and in short time you are fit, are you really Ok or you are just trying to be ok so that you can attend the camp”, came the reply from worried mother. “No mom, I am ok now, why I lie to you, so can you please call Bindiya so that we both can leave as early as possible”, Rahul pleaded to Malti. Malti then called Bindiya, who was green and white suit came out in some time, she then briefed her to take Rahul to blood donation camp and also cautioned her that if Rahul again complains for stomachache then bring him to home immediately. Bindiya then went inside and quickly came with the keys, she then started the bike and they both left in no time for outing. Since time was running out Bindiya followed Rahul’s instructions and reached first counselor’s office soon. He didn’t had much idea as this was not his area of expertise, they got distressed but decided to move to the other counselor. But this time they were lucky enough as counselor understood their problem and told them that same university from which Bindiya has done her first year graduation has a distance learning center in Gurgaon. She can take admission in 2nd year and complete her graduation, option to further pursue A level certification is still open. After that she can pursue her MCA by taking admission directly in second year. They liked the idea and took address from him for the institute. Rahul paid the consultation fees and they directly went to the institute. There they came to know that 3 semester exams are still 1 and half months away and she can take the admission right away. There is no restriction of attendance and she can come to institute as per her wish. They then gave her a form to fill and asked to deposit the fees in a day or two. They both were happy as she got the way of pursuing her dream now. While returning she looked a bit worried, when Rahul asked she said it’s about arranging the money as her studies will require money, Rahul patted her shoulders and again said smartly “Don’t worry Rahul the great is here”. Though she didn’t said anything but after they moved some distance Bindiya looked back at Rahul twisting her head a bit and asked in a teasing voice “What happened Mr. Smart, where did your presence of mind went today when you were supposed to take me out for this hunting”, Rahul tried to act smart again said “See how smartly I managed to fake the drama of stomachache and rescued myself”, she made a funny face to tease Rahul and replied “So you are trying to tell me that it would have been your achievement if you had rescued yourself from going with Murari, but what about the commitment made to me” she again made a funny face. Rahul tried to clarify “After that I would have thought of another plot, but luckily 2 tyres got flat at same time”, Bindiya then rolled her eyes and said “So whom do you want to thank for flat tyres, me or god”, she asked a question to Rahul. Rahul on listening this got bit confused and asked suspiciously “So do you want to say that you punctured those tyres”, “Yes” came the proud reply. She then continued “While mopping the floor today morning I heard that malkin is talking to somebody and cancelling the plan, when you were talking to malkin and tried the trick I immediately understood that your is bound to backfire, so I quickly rushed to the car and punctured the tyres”. Every thing was now clear to Rahul and he again looked into her in appreciation and said “Bindiya, you are simply fantastic” and with that he moved his forward and planted another kiss in her cheek. Bindiya today didn’t ignored the kiss and said to Rahul, “Rahul, everything is alright but don’t like this act of yours, that day also you did the same thing but I ignored and today again you did the same”, Rahul replied back trying to clear the air “This all is my way appreciating a great work”, “But you must think whether your act will appreciated by other or not” she replied back still driving the bike maintaining the balance between road view and eye contact with Rahul. Rahul who was unfazed with warning took it lightly and said “Well you have to learn to appreciate it” with that he again planted a kiss and hugged her very tight. This time Bindiya resisted in a different manner, she gave an elbow fist in his stomach, even though she tried to keep it light, but it has hard enough for Rahul and he immediately yelled in pain. Not knowing how to react he stood on the foot rests, grabbed her lower tightly bend down and planted several kisses. He then said in protest “This is my way dealing, tit for tat”, Bindiya by that time had stopped the bike, supporting bike by her legs, she left the handle and grabbed Rahul’s wrist and pressed them hard, Rahul again yelled in pain and instantly sat down and started pleading “Please leave me, please leave me, its hurting badly, I will not do that again”. Bindiya then applied the pressure for few more seconds and left him free. He immediately started rubbing the affected area to reduce the pain. He got down from bike and came forward so that he can have direct confrontation with Bindiya. Both were staring each other as if they have to fight a boxing match soon after. Rahul broke the silence “Why you did that”, the voice has shaking indicating the pressure applied was too much for him. Bindiya replied with a strict voice “Look Rahul, I know you are prince charming and any girl can fall flat on your looks, also you possess a lot of money, but I told in the beginning that I don’t like such acts, this is not my way of living life”. “So you want to say that I flirt with you when I do all that, my God Bindiya how can you think of that, please grow up, you are no longer a part of small town and when you are here please behave maturely, if anything else would have been going in my mind then I can bet, you would have fallen in my trap by this time” he carried on to explain his considerations with a shaking voice still rubbing and gently pressing his wrists to reduce pain. Bindiya after listening, thought for some time and said “Rahul, may be you are right but I need some time to understand you completely”, Rahul struggling with himself raised and replied “Still you need time, you are simply great Bindiya, and yes many a thanks for breaking my wrists, till now I have never seen someone misusing her power on a weaker person, I know you are a super woman but it doesn’t mean you humiliate me like this”, on speaking later part of his sentence his voice further shook and his eyes gone wet with one or two tears coming out. He was still not convinced why Bindiya treated him like this, Bindiya though new that she was not wrong but looking at Rahul’s explanation she can’t say even he was wrong. So it was a time of patch up, she unmounted the bike, reached Rahul and tried to took his wrist in her hand so that she can do something to reduce the pain. Rahul immediately moved in other direction and resisted showing anything to her. He didn’t even talk further. Only thing he said to her was to take him home and that’s it, he will not talk to her any more after all he can’t afford to get physically humiliated time again clearly showing that he was deeply hurt and never expected this move.

Bindiya.... A small town FBR (Part-5)

Within minutes Rahul rushed outside, he just wanted to check if Bindiya is on time or not. But to his surprise she was already there wiping off dust from bike thus preparing it for riding. She was dressed in her usual blue suit which she used to wear while working at home. Both greeted each other with a huge smile. Bindiya asked Rahul that where would he like to learn since the lawn of house though big was not that big enough for anyone to learn bike. He suggested that they should go to some nearby vacant road and since this is morning every road will be vacant. Bindiya then mounted the bike and started it in her usual manner. She then drove about 2 kms from home to reach a relatively low traffic road. Since it was start of winters Rahul while sitting hugged her tightly enjoy body warmth of Bindiya. When chilly wind started hitting his face he buried his head in her back. After reaching appropriate spot, Bindiya asked him to get down. Though he would have preferred to remain seated but it was his initiative and he can’t backtrack on his words. He reluctantly came down and went ahead in front of bike and stood resting his arms on handle. Bindiya remain seated and started briefing about basics of bike. He tried to grasp the basics as quickly as possible. She tried to increase his confidence by demonstrating that how easy it is to kick start, apply gear with clutch and then release clutch slowly with increased accelerator. She then asked Rahul to give a try, she got off from the bike and asked Rahul to mount the machine, Rahul mounted the machine and tried to follow what Bindiya did, but got failed at very first step, bike refused to get start and he went on kicking it. Suddenly he realized that his bike even has self start, he gently pressed the button and bike started. This was some thing new for Bindiya; she never tried this option as she didn’t knew that technology has advanced so much. She got amused and her eyes were asking question to Rahul that why he never disclosed this important information her. Rahul as usual had explanation for this also, he replied “You know you look smarter when you kick start the bike, all this self start stuff if for weaker people like me”, he tried impressing her but noticing that her mercury level is rising he switched back to the task. As instructed he pressed the clutch and applied the gear, but now came the trickiest part of releasing the clutch and rotating accelerator. With highly low confidence level he tried that but coordination went terribly wrong and with a sudden jerk engine came to halt, but this jerk was more than enough to misbalance him and since he couldn’t put his left foot on ground bike started falling in that direction, he closed his eyes in desperation fearing the worse. Suddenly Bindiya came in between bike and ground and managed to take the entire weight of bike and Rahul thus preventing him and bike to fall. Everything happened so fast that Rahul was unable to understand what went wrong. In despair he wrapped his arms around Bindiya shoulders still sitting on bike while Bindiya kept on holding both for few seconds. After few seconds he realized that he is safe when he opened his eyes he found himself in that awkward position and since his face was quite close to Bindiya’s, he slowly said “Thank God, you saved me”, he then steadied himself on bike with Bindiya’s help. Bindiya then realized that he is in highly primitive stage of learning bike, so she said “let me sit behind you and then guide”, Rahul moved a bit forward and Bindiya swinging her right leg mounted bike behind Rahul. She then held handle above Rahul’s arms and as usual gave a mighty kick to bring bike in action. She then adjusted her left leg beside Rahul’s so that she can change the gear and using correct combination of clutch and accelerator put bike into running mode, she then put her right leg beside Rahul’s on the same foot rest so that she can apply brakes in time, if required. Because of larger body frame, she had no problem in wrapping her body around Rahul’s and still driving the bike. Rahul was almost in the seventh heaven, a bigger and stronger girl was sitting behind him wrapping her entire body around him and also maintaining the balance. After driving some distance she stopped the bike and said “look how easy it is”, Rahul getting a bit embarrassed replied “It is easy for you but for me, you know it very well that I am driving for the first time”. Understanding his limitation she switched the first gear and asked him to hold clutch and accelerator, she then put her palms over his to make a grip of both objects. She then asked him to loose the pressure a bit and as she make him release the clutch and increased accelerator, she demonstrated correct usage. Bike started running on road and she again wrapped her legs around Rahul’s to avoid any mishap. She then made him to drive the bike for nearly an hour, changing gears and applying brakes herself whenever required. Rahul was focused only on how to balance the handle while driving. In same posture she made him drove the bike back to home. Every passerby looked with his eyes wide open that a girl is teaching a boy how to ride bike. Even Murari was not an exception; he was also amazed on this development. Rahul was more than happy since this was his first experience on his new bike. He then took a promise from Bindiya that she will teach him in a similar manner in evening also. During the day Bindiya was busy in household activities while Rahul was surfing internet gathering more and more options for her. He also thought the way in which Bindiya saved her today. The way he fell, he was bound to hurt, but Bindiya presence of mind saved him. He also thought that even she is out of practice but still she is so strong. Even stronger than anyone else in the house or perhaps may be stronger than many males. In all this came the evening and another bike learning session. Rahul this time was more confident and atleast learned clutch and accelerator coordination, seeing his confidence Bindiya removed her hands from his and kept on her knees in an alert position so that in case of emergency she can handle the crises. Time and again when Rahul tried to be bit more ambitious and raised the speed, she calmed him down warning him of a possible accident. Her large legs were added advantage as even after sitting at a higher position on the seat she hardly had any problem in supporting bike. Rahul was unaware of this support funda and kept his legs on footrest all the time. They returned after an hour or so, Rahul was happy that atleast he is grasping the basics and hoped to learn bike as soon as possible. Same thing continued next morning with some improvement but still Rahul required a lot of support. Since Bindiya was behind him, he was assured that nothing can happen to him while learning. In the afternoon when they met at lunch, he told her that he has short listed few career counselors and we will be visiting them in a day or two. Malti and others were due to return in the evening, so Bindiya suggested that they should go for learning bike a bit earlier, Taking note of what Bindiya said, they both left a bit early than the previous day. This time Rahul showed a better confidence on road, atleast he was changing gears on his own, it was only in U-turns he required Bindiya’s help for changing gears. Though he still was not able to understand the importance of placing foot at right time on ground. Possible reason for this could be he was more than assured that Bindiya is there right behind him and she will take care of any crises situation. This reason was not letting him to listen to Bindiya’s instructions properly. After sometime when he showed no improvement, she asked him to halt the bike and then she got down from the bike. She then asked him to take one round on his own; Rahul got feared to his life since the previous day incident was still fresh in mind. When he resisted, she told in suspicion that this way he can never learn. On this Rahul replied rolling eyes “Why should I bother for that, after all you are there with me every time”, Bindiya blushed on this statement but again got strict and insisted him to take one round on his own. Rahul reluctantly agreed, to his surprise he was able to initiate the proceedings and proceeded ahead, after driving about 50 meters when he tried to change the gear without pressing the complete clutch, gear got stuck making heavy unwanted sound, Bindiya on listening understood that some thing has gone wrong ran to her fullest capacity towards bike. Rahul in the mean time got scared by this erratic behavior but some how in time was able to put his foot on ground but was unable to halt the bike as for a moment he forgot that something by the name brake also exist in bike. Bindiya in the mean time had reached bike, looking that bike is still moving and Rahul is trying hard to stop it by his foot hold the bike firmly from back and pushed it in her direction. Rahul who was scared unconsciously rotated throttle which was bound to drag bike further but Bindiya who was strongly holding the bike used her full body strength so that bike doesn’t roll further, she shouted at Rahul to keep throttle down. After few seconds bike came to halt and engine also got off. Rahul without even realizing that he has been again saved by her, furiously looked at Bindiya and in a raising voice said “See, I told you naa I will not be able to handle alone”, “But this way you will never learn, here spoon feeding doesn’t work” came the reply in equally raised voice. For the first time she lost her patience as Rahul’s pace of learning was extremely slow. Rahul realized that for how long Bindiya will come for his rescue and he has to become self dependent soon. He slowly said sorry to her and added “Perhaps, I made a wrong choice, this one is too high for me, rather splendour would have been better choice”. Bindiya consoled him by patting slowly on his back and said by lightly wrapping his right arm around his shoulders “It is certainly not a wrong choice, you know when I learned I was not even 5 feets and Passion is only centimeters shorter than his bike, height is definitely not a criteria while learning bike, it is only and only your willingness and courage, see your dad is shorter than you but he was the one who droved Pulsar to home”. Rahul then recalled “Yes you are right, when dad was sitting on pulsar he was barely able to touch the ground with his toe, but he certainly drove the bike well and brought it home”, he then added “I have to be more serious now, but Bindiya please give me some time may be after initial hick up I will drive better, so please support me till that time, God knows if I will be able to achieve perfection like you ever in my life”, he almost pleaded and wondered at the same time. Bindiya then wrapped her other hand from front and gave a gentle hug to boost his confidence and motivate him. Without waiting for another plea from Rahul she sat behind him and slowly he started to cripple bike on the road. Bindiya as usual was sitting in her usual alert position keeping her head on Rahul’s right shoulder so that if required she can pass on instruction in no time. Suddenly an Activa passed by at about 70 kmph which was being driven by girl and another girl was sitting pillion. On seeing Rahul driving bike very slowly on road, the pillion girl showed down thumb to indicate he can’t catch them. Rahul got distressed and said to himself a bit loud so that Bindiya can also hear “Had I known driving today, I would have shown them what is the real place of Activa”. Bindiya quickly understanding his frustration suddenly grabbed the handle wrapping his arms over Rahul’s and put her legs on the front foot rests, before Rahul could understand anything, she asked him to shrink a bit so that she can have a better control, Rahul immediately followed his instructions and there she raised the throttle and bike zoomed on the road. She then said “Why wait for tomorrow, we will show them their correct place right now”, with in few seconds meter touched 100 and the distance between them and Activa which was substantial in the beginning started diminishing rapidly. It was the matter of leas than 30 seconds and Pulsar was running parallel to Activa, they almost raced ahead, when she slowed down to 70 so that both vehicles can run in parallel. She then smirked at girls who were actually in shock state that how come they came near to them so fast and were also amused noticing the unusual position of sitting. She then turned her head and bend it little, Rahul on the other hand too turned his head a bit upward in a position that both can see each other, they then passed smile celebrating victory, Bindiya again raised the throttle and Pulsar zoomed ahead, it was turn of Rahul now to thumb down the girls. Even though this victory came courtesy Bindiya, but he was feeling like a victor and to further celebrate Rahul raised his both hands and punched some fists in air. Sitting in that position by twisting his head, he even managed to plant a small kiss on Bindiya’s cheek as a note of appreciation. Bindiya find that act unusual but she ignored that as she herself was elated on the victory. After sometime he returned to his original task of learning bike. When Bindiya noticed that substantial time has passed by and now they should return, she asked Rahul to take U turn. Rahul immediately left that task for Bindiya, she again wrapped her hands and legs around his body while he shrunk a bit in order to give better control. It was exactly at time when they were taking U-Turn, a car nearly collided with their bike, but since both saw each other in time nothing happened, it was then every rider on car and bike noticed that they all belonged to same house. Actually Malti along with Simran and Prem has retuned from the marriage. Rahul waved his hand showing his happiness on seeing dear ones safe return and shouted from that position, “Hey Mom look I have started to learn bike driving”, he then asked Bindiya to move a bit back as she was holding the handle with her entire body almost wrapped around him. Bindiya complied with Rahul request and Rahul slowly started the bike and drived it carefully to home. Malti was actually happy to see Rahul’s initiative and kept smiling in appreciation. Another passenger in car who was fuming at the same time was Prem. Immediate thought process that started in his mind was that Bindiya ignorance towards Rahul was just a show-off and nothing has changed. He was getting impatient and was wishing that they should reach home as early as possible. Since Rahul was riving real slow, his wait was getting longer and longer. When they reached home, Rahul again passed on control to Bindiya so that she can do the entire tricky job of taking sharp turns which will eventually lead to the garage. Everyone got down and assembled in the lawn for exchange of greetings. Malti and Simran congratulated Rahul for his heroics and same time praised Bindiya for teaching him. Rahul too gently pressed her wrist in appreciation. Though he did it with so that he get away unnoticed, but it is impossible to get away from sharp sight of Prem. Prem then said addressing the entire crowd “I think Bindiya is not fit for the training job, handling bike for own while driving is some thing else and training some one is different ball game, I fear they both of them may land in big trouble if the continue doing that”, “Then please suggest a better name” came the Rahul’s request. “I think Rajat sa’ab is the best choice” he tried to cut the discussion short, Rahul then said looking at Malti, “Mom, do you really think so, firstly dad is too busy in his work and also height of trainer plays a major role, I doubt if he can handle me and as well as bike with so much perfection in the way Bindiya did”. Malti quickly understood Rahul’s logic and nodded her head saying “Yes, you are right son, Bindiya is the best trainer for you, I assume that you have grown so much that your male ego will not be hurt and you will feel proud of the fact that you learned bike driving in an unconventional way”, her later part of sentence was having suspicion as well. “Not at all mom, in fact I only proposed for this and if there would have been any problem I would have never travelled with her again after hospital incident”, Rahul stamped the decision in acceptance and virtual go ahead. Prem’s temper was raising but no one noticed except Bindiya, but she was keep her cool and preferred to ignore his feelings remembering speech given by Rahul other day. Prem then bursted requesting Malti, “Malkin, if you will allow Bindiya in getting indulged in so many other activities, definitely the key focus areas will get affected, this is not a good thing, her prime purpose of being here is to take proper care of house and serve everyone in the best way possible”. “Prem, I don’t know why you have cultivated habit of opposing Bindiya for her every act, be it right or wrong, if you think this is not her focus area then I am making it one of focus area right now, you only said you both are here to serve us better and till the time your’s or Bindiya’s act is related to any member of our family it is part of serving only, its better you keep your mouth shut and do whatever is instructed, first show me that you are getting overloaded and then I will take decision, if required we will keep another maid, I think Meena will be fit to work soon and that option is still open to me”, Malti’s voice went higher and higher when she said these words. It came as a strict warning to Prem, who immediately left the spot to avoid further insult. Everyone then passed on smile to each other as if they have won first round of bout. When both retuned returned to their room after finishing entire work, Prem tried to act normally as if that incident hasn’t impacted him, but his tone was clearly explaining his fabrication. Bindiya deliberately ignored that fabrication and both slept in the normal manner. Bindiya soon fall asleep while Prem kept waking for long time, again and again those scenes were coming in front of his eyes in which Bindiya was wrapping her entire body around Rahul’s and controlling the bike, the closeness which they shared at time, the coziness which Rahul was enjoying, the way Bindiya patted Rahul’s cheek after parking bike in the garage, the way Rahul held her wrist, the way Rahul cooked up plot so that Malti got fully convinced, the way Malti insulted her in front of everyone. All this was filling him with more and more hatred for Rahul, he also started feeling how timid he is in front of Bindiya, but he never knew his timidity will only increase in the coming time when more and more mysteries that Bindiya is carrying will unfold one by one.

To be contd.....

Bindiya.... A small town FBR (Part-4)

She then went on to unwind her past: “We originally belonged to Khurja, a small town in west UP. My father was a daily wage mason and my mother used to work in various home as maid, in short we were quite poor and were barely able to live a contended life. I also had a brother named Tilak who was 4 years elder to me; he was a strong man of nearly 6 feet in height. In spite of poor condition my parents were determined to give us education and make us stand on our feet. I was really fond of studying but Tilak was more interested in all other activities except studies. He some how managed to pass 10th standard, and immediately after passing 10th he joined a diploma course related to machine repairing and management. This somehow turned out to be his area of interest and after 2 years he passed out with good marks. Because of that he was recruited as mechanic in well known factory of our area. His recruitment brought a lot of cheer in our family as he was the first person in our family who started bringing monthly salary to home. Though his salary was not much but it was good enough that we started living comfortably in our current status. I continued then with my studies. With all his hard work and dedication soon he got promoted to the level of floor supervisor. His salary was also hiked, he then made my father stopped working and we even moved to a better one room house on rent. One thing that was peculiar with my brother was his attitude towards me. He never treated me like a girl and any time when mother used to shout at him saying it’s not a girls task, he fought with mom and convinced her that our Bindiya is not like rest. It was because of him only I learned riding cycle at age when other kids used to drive 3 wheeler cycles. After becoming floor supervisor, Tilak purchased a second hand Passion, and right on the day when he brought at home, he took me out in field and asked to learn it as quickly as possible. When I showed some reluctance that it is meant for boys, he went out of his mind and yelled to me that what is so special in it and he has seen in movies and TV that girls do drive bike. I then agreed and he went on teaching me basics for some time. It then became a usual habit for me to learn bike whenever he used to return from his job. Within 10 days of learning I developed confidence to take bike on road. Following Tilak’s direction I took bike on road and seeing first time a girl driving bike, almost entire Khurja had their finger in their mouth. Mom too spotted us and when we came back another round of arguments started. After all, my brother was my brother and it was impossible for anyone to win him is arguments. Finally everyone had to accept the fact that I will be driving bike now onwards. Tilak used to have his weekly off thusrday’s, so when the next Thursday came, he ordered me to go to school on bike rather cycle. My mom knew there was no point arguing with Tilak gave instant permission. I then took my bike for the first time all alone. Every one was simply watching me when I was passing through the streets. When I reached school everyone who saw me almost fainted. It was first time when someone was coming to school on bike and that too a girl. Almost at the same time our principal came on his scooter. Seeing me parking my bike gave me complement and said that I am just like my brother but cautioned me that unlike my brother I should take my studies seriously. I nodded my head in assurance. Days past away fast and with in 2 years I passed my 10th with 82% marks. This was a new record in our town, Tilak almost gone mad; he threw a grand part inviting his close friends and relatives. We all had fun for the entire night. It was then he announced that he will help me to get best of the studies and fulfill my aspiration to become software engineer. He then got me admitted to school relatively far from the current as this school was only up to 10th. I was bit reluctant in going that far, but he assured that he will soon find out a way. He then got his shift adjusted in such a way that in morning we both used to leave together and after dropping him at his factory I used to take bike to my school. On coming back I used to leave bike at his factory and come to home by rickshaw. Even in this school I was the only one coming on bike. My classmates used to get all amused spotting me on bike; they even tried to follow me on their bicycles but of no use. Tilak always used to give me opportunity to drive bike and felt proud in sitting pillion. He always used to say that whatever he missed in life, he will make me do all that and when I will earn handsome amount of money he will sit back at home and relax. One day he took me to karate classes and got me admitted there also. When I asked why, he told that I should be capable of defending my self in odd situations. After 12 months of practice I achieved Black belt and gave him reason to celebrate again. It was approximately during that time, when we were returning a bit late, he asked me to halt near the pan shop for some time; suddenly 2 guys started commenting on me, when he returned back I complained to him. He got furious and instead of saying anything to them started shouting at me that is this what for which I have passed my black belt. He further asked me to go and fight and if any thing happens other way then he will step in between. This gave me enough power and I ran towards them, though they were big but they were no match in front of my skills and within minutes they were biting dust after failing to bear my hard fists, punches and reverse kicks. They then laid flat on ground holding my feet and begging for life. Tilak enjoyed the whole scene and was clapping and whistling in appreciation. Others too spotted this scene and clapped for me in appreciation. Since Khurja was a small time, this news spread like fire and also reached my school, I believe none of the boys in my school even dared to misbehave with me. One or two even volunteered to apologize for teasing me by calling ladder, etc because of my height. Time kept on passing and I soon passed by 12th class with 78% marks. Tilak was again happy and threw a party in appreciation. Then came the most challenging task of pursuing the degree course. Engineering being expensive course was out of our reach. In fact we were not aware that government provides education loan, otherwise I could have tried for that course also. After lot of research Tilak came to know that there is one degree college in our town where BSc computer science course is available. I took admission in that course. There I came to know about B level course of DOEACC society which is equivalent to MCA. I then applied for foundation course of O level and hence started my journey. Since this college was also far, Tilak worked out the same arrangement as earlier so that I could concentrate on studies. When it came to practical’s, it brought a new problem, our college was not in good condition and computers were too old to teach some thing updated. Tilak even came out with a solution for that problem, he successfully convinced his manager to let me use his PC after office hours. Every day I used to visit his factory after office hours and learn areas of my interest. All of us were hopeful that better days are not far and when from zero we have achieved so much then rest is not far. Everything was going fine till one day when I went to Tilak’s factory for daily exercise, It was the day when my semester results were out, I got the highest marks in my college. Overriding with joy on my achievement I drived my bike at the highest speed possible and rushed to Tilak’s factory. But when I reached there the situation was not like the other days, emergency alarm was raised and while parking I saw an ambulance rushing from factory to hospital. Fearing the worst I ran towards his floor and enquired to one of workers there about has happened. He told me that a big part of machine fall down accidentally hurting 3 workers out of them Tilak is also one who got badly injured. On hearing I broke down and felt like entire surrounding has been filled with darkness. His manager then consoled me and asked me rush to the hospital. I then run to parking, took my bike and drove down at even higher speed to my home, with heavy breath I cracked the news to my parents and asked to rush to the hospital. I then took both of them to the hospital on same bike. If this would have any other circumstance then my parent would have certainly not opted to sit behind me, but this was the crises hour and reaching hospital at the earliest was priority. When we reached there Tilak was already in the operation theatre for surgery. After 4 heavy hours doctor came out, our eyes brightened seeing him. At that point of time he was like god to us, when we enquired about Tilak he told in heavy voice, Tilak wore the heaviest impact in order to save fellow workers, though his life is saved but the impact was so hard that his lower half of body has been paralyzed, this may or may not get corrected with time. Mon and Dad almost fainted on hearing his words, I also wanted to cry as hard as possible but seeing their condition only option left with me was to support them. I could very clearly foresee all my ambition getting shattered like glass. Tilak was discharged from hospital after 15 days, his company paid the entire expenses and also gave some compensation since it was not possible for him to work now. It is was during these days that my O level result was declared and as expected I secured distinction in that also, but all that was good for nothing now. With the help of compensation that Tilak got we tried showing him to some good doctors but situation didn’t improved. When the compensation money drained out meeting his medical expense, it was the turn of his savings which he saved for my higher studies. Though he resisted a lot but we all decided otherwise. We even tried in nearby big cities but situation remained unchanged. Finally we sold off his bike also. It was of no use for us since my parents didn’t allowed to go out on bike fearing worst for me also. I also agreed to their demands as that was not the right time to fight for rights. One day when the situation came that we didn’t even have money to meet daily expenses, mom started working in homes as maid like before, while dad took a job as a watchman as he was not that much physically fit. On seeing all this Tilak gradually went into deep depression and under that stroke he silently consumed poison one night and passed away with out make a single noise. On his suicide note he clearly mentioned that he is not able to see the disastrous condition of his family and he is more of burden now so it’s better to get rid of life and reduce burden. He also instructed me to complete my studies by whatever means and it is last wish that I become software engineer one day and perhaps that only his soul will rest in peace. But there was no way that could have helped in fulfilling his last wish. By that time I had passed my first year securing highest marks again but couldn’t arrange for second year fees in time. I also thought that it would be too selfish on my part to carry out my studies when parents are struggling to get 2k rupees in a month. I also tried for some job as per my qualification town was too small to get a job. I then took some small time accounting job in a shop which fetched me 500 rupees a month and few tuitions to maths which fetched me another 250 rupees. It was under these circumstances we stretched our lives for 2 years before I got proposal from Prem for marriage. My parents agreed immediately and so did I, this is how I landed up at your house”. When she stopped it was already 10 in the night, tears were flowing like river from the eyes of both. Rahul wanted to ask to few more questions but Bindiya reminded him to move towards home showing watch and assured him that she will answer all questions today itself. They then raced towards home, Rahul while going back was obviously very sad and in that mood he silently kept his head on her shoulder and waited for home to come. She then parked the bike and both of them marched to Rahul’s bedroom. Both of them took their respective places and Rahul further carried “Well I didn’t understood one thing that when you were black belt then you could have worked as Karate trainer as well”, “Well I tried that option as well but being a small town, school was very small and another trainer or assistant was not required, I could have easily got the job in nearby city but my parents after that mishap didn’t even allowed to step out of home, I only sat back and learned household activities. Since physical work reduced a lot, I put up weight as well, infact you can not imagine how much physically fit I was at that time” she replied explaining more than required. “What about your decision to marry Prem, what exactly lead you to that, as I believe he is not at all a match for you” Rahul further enquired. “Prem first spotted me in one of the marriage. Prem was very much keen to marry a pretty girl. In our community it is not possible to find a better looking girl than me. When he saw me, he first enquired about our family background. When he cam to know that our financial condition is pathetic, he immediately send the marriage proposal, without even enquiring about the past, even till day he doesn’t know my complete history. My parents could not have expected a better groom considering our condition. I tried to resist since his height was considerably lesser than mine, but my parents insisted me to go on, a biggest factor that contributed in this decision was his job in Gurgaon. I took it as an opportunity to explore my further studying options and fulfill dreams that Tilak saw for me, but I doubt I will be able to do all that since Prem’s attitude is highly negative”, she completed her explained her stand and raised her shoulders exhibiting hopeless situation. Rahul then further went on various other things her approach and future plans and finally announced bringing a loud cheer in this on his face “you will achieve what ever you have missed. I have framed a foolproof plan so chill out babes”.

Though Bindiya was skeptical on what was going on in Rahul’s mind. She feared that it might not be that easy the way Rahul is planning. She asked Rahul what he has planned. Rahul then unveiled his plans “Well I have not planned much, but a simple give and take type of relation. God has given you everything in abundance apart from money and I though I have money in am not perfect in most of the things. So I will help you by raising your awareness level so that you can select the right and shortest course, getting fund raised for supporting education etc and what you have to do for me is to help me studies since you are brilliant in that, help me in learning bike since you are a vivid driver and help me in getting stronger and fitter as you already committed that you possess black belt”. “Is this possible?” she again got skeptical. “Well yes, but oweness lies on you, remember if you want to achieve your goal, then be prepared to manage everything, I mean right from this home to your home, Prem, me, your studies and might be another part time job which may be required to get more cash”, he replied. “What about Prem, how he will agree”, Bindiya fired next question, “Well as I told you yesterday, he will realize your importance with time. He is perfect at household activities and you want to create your position in outside world, in other words you both complement each other, once he will realize this fact you both will be a happy couple” Rahul gave another convincing reply. After thinking thoroughly for some time she nodded her head in acceptance with a faint smile. Rahul can easily read the determination which has hiding behind her smile. Rahul looked at his watch and it was 2 a.m., he then asked Bindiya to go for sleep and told her to report at 6 a.m. because she has to take bike teaching class at that time. Bindiya resisted for such early rising that too even after sleeping late, Rahul then tried to motivate her saying “This is what I said, when I said to be determined, mind it I am your manager now and you have to comply with each and every order of mine, is that clear”. Bindiya’s eyes brightened on listening to these words, she then gave a gentle hug to Bindiya and left for her room. That night Rahul couldn’t sleep, time and again he remembered tragic story of Bindiya and many other girls having story to similar to her who sacrifice their life, their ambitions, their everything for others, he was also enthusiastic for the challenge that is going to start from tomorrow. All these missed feeling of joy and sorrow couldn’t let him sleep and suddenly alarm went on breaking the silence and asking him to start his new lesson.

To be contd...

Bindiya.... A small town FBR (Part-3)

Few days went past after that incidence. Since Rahul was having exams, he was busy in his exams and Bindiya tried maintaining some distance with him. Prem as usual was tense but seeing Bindiya restricting herself, he was feeling happy from inside. Though he maintained silence and never exhibited his feelings. Bindiya complying to Malti’s order was taking Prem to market for various purchases but Prem never bothered to talk to her. But one thing was certainly which Prem never exhibited was the pleasure which we started getting on taking pillion rides. Sitting back quietly he used to adore each and every move of Bindiya. He also enjoyed the envy looks which others used to give when Bindiya zoomed ahead on the roads. Once a shopkeeper who was known to him inquired about Bindiya, he preferred to hide her true identity just introduced her as another house maid of Gupta Gamily. Though Bindiya didn’t liked this introduction but kept quite to avoid another altercation. Prem though understood what is going on her mind and even apologize for his words. Bindiya calmly replied that she will wait for the day when she will be introduced in the correct manner. One day while returning back they avoided a fatal accident, though it was not the fault of Bindiya but she maintained her cool to avoid last minute collision. Prem in sudden desperation wrapped his tightly around Bindiya’s waist and hid his head behind her back. When bike came to halt avoiding collision he quickly retuned back to his position knowing well that he has lost at least this mind game. He expressed his gratitude by gently keeping his palm on Bindiya’s shoulder and saying thanks. Bindiya accepted his gratitude by a short smile and saying welcome in return. This incident cleared clouds to certain extent. Prem started realizing supremacy of his wife but damage done earlier was bound to take some time for repair.

It was under these circumstances, one Malti announced that she along with 2 kids will have to leave for one relative’s marriage. Since the relative has requested her to bring one servant, Bindiya will accompany them to the marriage. Day when they were scheduled to leave was the day when Rahul exams were getting over. Rahul was happy that he will have a companion out there and started planning the plot that how he can convince his mom so that he can take his pulsar since the venue was merely 80 kms from their home. Amidst of all this planning, school cracked a bad news to Rahul that practical has been proponed and will now happen just 2 days after last exam. He was immediately removed from traveling persons list that made him really sad. He then changed his plan and started thinking that now how he can swap Bindiya with Prem. Suddenly his mind lightened up with an exceptional idea, he immediately rushed to his Mom and after discussing few other things very casually asked why is our servant required there. Malti replied back not knowing the exact motive “A cook is desperately needed there, so I have committed that I will bring one of our servants”. “Then why you planned for Bindiya, I mean we all know Prem is a better cook and I think its better to present best of us rather than show casing a lesser efficient cook” he tried suggesting his mom alternative. Malti though took it other way round “Rahul, you started again, I am really amazed that even after Bindiya doing so much for you, you are still complaining about her”. “I am not complaining mom, but I am suggesting a better alternative, just think if I still had reservations against her then I wouldn’t have raised this point” he tried explain his stand. “I think you have point, Prem will definitely serve better, but the reason why I intentionally left him was that there should be someone in the house who can take the responsibility of taking care in our absence”, Malti replied thinking deeply. “Don’t worry mom, I have grown big enough that I can take this responsibility and after all I am not alone, I will be having Bindiya here and you know very well that how responsible she is” He further tried to convince his mother. Malti finally agreed and picked her phone to inform Prem about sudden change is plan. Prem agreed mainly because of the fact that Bindiya is restricting her self now and simultaneously he is also realizing her importance. Rahul then bid good night to his mother and returned to his room jumping in joy as in the mean time he has planned much more than expected. Since Mr. Gupta was out of the country, everyone else left for function next morning for the venue in his car leaving Rahul and Bindiya for 3 days. Rahul immediately hugged her but she gave a cold response and rushed to her servant room saying that she will be available for services at 8 a.m.

Rahul got puzzled with this sudden change in Attitude of Bindiya. With these thoughts going on his mind, he got ready for the school and came for the breakfast at 8 a.m., Bindiya in the meantime has prepared the breakfast and soon served to Rahul, Rahul while eating the breakfast break the silence “Is some thing wrong?” he asked Bindiya. “Nothing” was the answer. “But I can see you tensed, come on yaar cheer up, so much tension is injurious to health”, he tried to lighten the atmosphere. On getting no reply, he left for the school saying that he wants a cheerful face in the afternoon and definitely wants answer for his queries. He gave his first practical exam and as expected everything went fine in school. After returning he didn’t find any substantial improvement. When Bindiya was leaving after serving lunch, he caught her hand and with some force he made her sit down on the chair. He then sit on the next chair and told that he will not leave till the time she will share her problem. When he didn’t got reply for some time he tried his next weapon “Ok, if you want that I get fail in tomorrow’s practical, then I will definitely fulfill your wish”, with that he started leaving the place. Bindiya then holded his hand and said in a very soft voice keeping her head low “Prem is not comfortable about our relationship, he is doubting my closeness, I am just trying to save my marriage, you know very well that I am a small town girl and right now totally dependent on Prem”. “Oh I see, then let us discuss this for some time and then do as you wish” Rahul pleaded, Bindiya accepted the offer and they proceeded to his bedroom for discussion. After reaching bedroom Rahul started the conversation “Look Bindiya, it is totally your wish, Initially I was also very much against you, till now I haven’t shared with you but today I want to tell you that the hatred was because of the fact that I was not able accept you because you were taller than me and for me it was a direct attack on my masculinity when you were hired”, he further carried “But later after Simran accident I realized that your true worth and heartily accepted you not only as a maid in this house but also as my friend, you are now integral part of my life and I will try to keep my friendship as long as possible”, he paused for a moment and further started without waiting for reply “Prem being shorter in height might be also thinking the same way, initially when he decided to marry you he might be attracted by your beauty only but after marriage he might have realized that you get automatic attraction wherever you go, moreover your bike riding abilities may have acted as catalyst to existing problem, believe me he loves you a lot but he is not ready to live with the fact you are more capable than him especially in the area which is supposedly male domain”. Bindiya then replied “I know Rahul what is going on his mind, and it got even clearer after the accident that we avoided, but I can see that he is happier from the day I am chatting lesser with you”. “Believe me all these are just methods to bother you and put you on back foot, once he will understand you completely he will not mind any action of yours, just to make your life smoother and brighter I have planned something for you but I can share that only when you will fulfill your promise” Rahul then cracked his intentions sensing lighter atmosphere. Bindiya cooled down and asked in a lighter voice now “what is that?” “That I will tell you only tomorrow, remember you promised to share your past life, I think tomorrow after my last practical it will be best time you will come to my school to pick me up and from there we will go to Sahara Mall and there only I will listen to your story and if time permits I will share my further plans” Rahul said in ordering tone, when Bindiya tried to raise her reservation he said deal is final and no more arguments now but yes a hug is required to celebrate patch up. Bindiya then gave a hug to Rahul and while Rahul told her “Please get dressed in that purple green suit which mom presented you that day”, when Bindiya raised her shoulders enquiring for the motive he replied “that will help everyone to notice you better since that place is a happening place and I don’t want you to get away unnoticed”, his eyes were explaining his mischief but he soon broke the eye contact and immersed in his book. Rest of the day went as usual with Rahul busy in studies and Bindiya preparing food stuff which he liked most. Both of them went to sleep at their usual timings eagerly waiting for what is their in store for the next day.

Next morning Rahul reported for breakfast on time. He finished his breakfast happily left for school with Murari. Before going he had a gentle hug with Bindiya to bid god bye and to tell her he will waiting for her after school. Bindiya nodded her head in acceptance. After reaching school, Rahul instructed Murari to not to come to school for picking him up and he will reach home on his own. He then went on to finish his practical in no time and came out of exam room approx 45 minutes before the schedule. He then changed to casuals in change room and reached school gate to wait for Bindiya. He was feeling more than happy and every moment was passing like an hour. Approximately after 45 minutes there emerged a mighty figure dressed in purple green suit driving Pulsar and he jumped to joy and almost ran in the direction from which Bindiya was coming. After some time both came to halt and instantly wrapped his arms around Bindiya to gave a tight hug. He slowly said “thanks for coming”. “After our yesterday’s conversation, there was no reason for me for not to come, now shall we proceed” she replied. “Sure” said Rahul and almost jumped to the pillion seat, the impact of landing was more than enough to misbalance the bike but Bindiya maintained the balance using her strong legs. He then sat close to her wrappings his arms quite tightly around her waist. Just when both of them were about to leave “Hey Rahul” came the sound and an Activa stopped parallel to them in a flash of second. This was again Mohit, he politely said hi to Bindiya and enquired to Rahul that where are they going, Rahul replied “Since Bindiya hasn’t seen anything in Gurgaon yet, we are going to Sahara Mall”. Mohit then said “Can I join you guys for a cup of coffee, I will leave after that as I have to go to Delhi after that”. Bindiya was not much keen and remained silent, Rahul too was silent and looked towards Bindiya asking question. Bindiya understood in eyes and agreed to the offer. Both vehicles then proceeded towards Sahara Mall. Mohit though himself offered the cup of coffee to react, on one hand he was willing to keep his activa parallel to pulsar so that e can spotted with such a courageous lady, but on the other hand he was again and again slowing down fearing how people will make fun of him on being spotted in such an inferior position. In some time they all reached Sahara Mall, while they were parking there bikes, parking guy was smiling sarcastically hinting he has also enjoyed the seen. Mohit understood his thought process but preferred to keep quite and soon they proceeded to Café Coffee Day in the mall. In next 15 minutes coffee was served and Rahul and Mohit went on talking to each other while Bindiya was not interested to be the part of their discussion. While leaving Mohit said to Bindiya “Bye Ma’am, hope to meet you soon”. When Mohit left Bindiya asked angrily to Rahul, “Why he called me ma’am, why you didn’t tell him truth about me”, Rahul cooled down the atmosphere by replying “It was just a gesture of paying you respect since you are not like other girls, there is nothing wrong in that, so pls cool down….Ma’am”, followed by smirk. Bindiya could just only smile in appreciation on this mischief of Rahul and soon relaxed down. Then they started exploring the mall, Bindiya was particularly amazed on seeing such a mighty mall, this was entirely a new experience for her. It was some thing which she heard in stories or saw on TV. She was trying to enjoy each and every moment. While browsing through the shops she was attracted by one shop that was having the collection of designer suits. Rahul quickly understood her eyes, told her to go inside and have a close look. She went inside and while looking those designer suits she said to herself “God knows when I will be able to purchase one of them”. “Well your friend gets enough pocket money that he can afford to buy you a one” suddenly these words fell into her ears and shockingly when she looked back, it was none other than Rahul. “What…What you said” she asked as if some has caught her red handed. “Well nothing I just said that If you like any of them then I can purchase it for you, just a small gift nothing more”, he replied with puzzled look. She then got relieved that it was just a statement made by Rahul and he is not a mind reader. She calmly denied the offer and when Rahul enquired she said she would like to purchase on her own and begged Rahul to not misunderstand her. Where ever they were going people were curiously looking at the odd pair, but Rahul was feeling proud and tried to walk as close as possible to Bindiya. While doing window shopping they went inside a sports showroom, Rahul asked salesman there to show some gloves for bike riding. Rahul actually wanted to purchase gloves for Bindiya as winters were nearing and they will help her in driving efficiently. Sales immediately brought some gloves for him, while looking at them he asked curiously “do you have something special for girls and I am not sure if size matters as I want to purchase them for her” pointing towards Bindiya. Sales curiously asked “Do you want them for driving Activa / Scooty?” on hearing this Rahul got furious and angrily said “how does it matter man, she drives Pulsar any thing else you want to know?” Salesman thought it as a joke tried explaining something which made Rahul more furious, he almost shouted “Don’t you understand simple English, she drives Pulsar, come on tell me how should I explain it you”. Salesman gave weird look and preferred to keep quite and mind his business; he then showed some gloves and Rahul selected one of them of her. After making payment when they came out Bindiya asked “Why did you shouted like that, there was no need to loose your temper there”, Rahul who was still tensed replied back “Look Bindiya, this is some thing which I dislike, when I told him once then who is to doubt your capabilities, and mind it if some one will behave like this then he is bound get this treatment”. Bindiya smiled back in appreciation and relived the atmosphere. They then proceeded to a restaurant for eating something. While they were waiting for their food Rahul said slowly “Well ma’am if you remember time has come for you to tell your past”, Bindiya tried ignoring that question but Rahul was unfazed and determined to know. She then said “Ok, if you insist I will tell each and every thing about my past, but it is a long story and you may get bored, do you really have patience to listen?”, she checked before starting any thing. “Yes I can listen you till eternity”, came the reply from determined Rahul. Bindiya then proceeded to share her past with Rahul”

Bindiya.... A small town FBR (Part-2)

As mentioned in previous blog, everything changed after hospital incidence. Rahul never minded anything related to Bindiya, infact started enjoying her presence. It became a usual habit to chat freely and share daily activities with her. One day when Rahul was busy in doing his homework, Bindiya came with a glass of milk. Since Rahul was too busy in scratching his head to solve some problem, he asked her to keep the milk and he will drink it later. But Bindiya held his hand and announced that she won’t go till the he finishes his milk. Rahul had no other option but to comply with her demand. He excused him for a moment and went to washroom. Bindiya in the mean time curiously went through his study material. After sometime Rahul returned and while finishing milk started chatting with Bindiya. After finishing his milk, he returned the glass and told her to leave since he has to finish the entire exercise and he is fighting with the second question. “I think this exercise will eat my entire night” he further added in frustration clearly exhibiting that exercise is too tough for him to crack. Bindiya very casually said “why don’t you try alternate approach and crack down your problems” she then wrote something on paper and Rahul’s eyes brightened explaing his enthusiasm that how easy is for him now to solve all the problems in an hour. But he was puzzled that how Bindiya can so easily solve the problems of 11th standard maths. He asked her “how come you know the solution, it’s not an easy problem and only those who have studied can know the tricks”. “Well dear, I had passed my 12th standard with 78% marks and a 12th grader is capable of solving such problems, right?” she replied.

“Hey! You never told me that you posses so much brain” Rahul shouted in amazement. “That ways you don’t know a lot of things about me” Bindiya carried on, “You know I got 82% percent in high school, and I have also completed my O level certification”. “So you are even computer expert, hey why don’t you then help in debugging my programs, I am very bad at that” Rahul further added. “Well I have seen your coding and I think time and again you write unnecessary code. What you write in 100 lines, same output can be generated by writing just 15 lines” she smiled adding to Rahul’s confusion. “But how come you studied my code so quickly, believe me Bindiya you are terrific combination of everything. A perfect all rounder” Rahul carried on in appreciation. “God knows what I am, but whatever I did, I tried to do with perfection” she replied back with a faded smile. Rahul understood that some thing has terribly gone in her life, he enquired “Well if you feel comfortable then I would like to know your past, I mean everything and what made you landed in the position where you are nothing more than a poor house maid”. “There is no reason that why I can’t share my story with you, but it’s a long story and it is not an appropriate time to share my past. Prem is waiting for me” she replied and started leaving the place. Rahul shouted from back while she was leaving “Ok then I will wait for that day”. Rahul then completed his remain problems in no time and went to bed thinking that how merciless God is, who landed Bindiya in such a awkward life which is not at all fit for he, he then made certain decisions and went into deep sleep.

Next day while playing badminton Rahul heard Prem shouting on phone, Malti was also standing next to her with confused looks. Rahul went to the spot and enquired about the whole scenario. Prem said “Look Rahul baba, this Murari is a highly irritating person, without informing us he took car to service center even knowing very well that today is mandi day and we purchase our weekly vegetables from this market, I think I have to go by auto now”. Rahul after thinking for sometime suggested “Why don’t you go with Bindiya, she is capable of driving bike and you can go with her to bring all the required vegetables”. Rahul deliberately suggested this in order to bring them closer and perhaps Prem will also recognize her true worth. Malti immediately endorsed the idea and called Bindiya to take Prem to mandi for purchasing vegetables. Prem had no other option but to accept his Malti’s decision. Bindiya who was wearing her blue Patiala suit, soon came out with keys and started giant machine with same confidence, Prem then sat pillion. Bindiya being superior to Prem in physical appearance, there was no comparison between the two and Bindiya was looking like the master and Prem like poor slave. Both Malti and Rahul kept on seeing and appreciating Bindiya till the bike disappeared from the scene. Rahul then further added, “Mom, why don’t you ask Bindiya to take Prem for all kinds of purchases, after all bike is fuel economical and there is no point in spending equal amount on petrol that is consumed by car”. Malti liked the idea and ground was all set for another humiliation of Prem.

Meanwhile Prem while sitting behind was undergoing same set of thoughts that Rahul underwent but this approach was more inclined towards negative. Though he preferred to sit quite maintaining a substantial distance between himself and Bindiya, but Bindiya was all in thanks to Rahul for providing such a nice opportunity which may bring her close to his husband. She even tried to speak to Prem, but Prem preferred to keep quite and didn’t got involved in any discussion. Only thing he asked Bindiya to do was to tie her hair as they were flowing with wind and hitting his face time and again. Bindiya then tied her hairs leaving her both hands from handle while the bike was still moving. Prem actually got scared on seeing this stunt. He warned her to drive properly else he will look for some other option. When they reached market, he quietly purchased vegetables; meanwhile Bindiya was waiting for him in the parking lot. While returning Bindiya played the trick of putting hard brakes, Prem in a sudden jerk fall on Bindiya’s back, his face got buried in her back and his upper lip got a light injury as it hitted the chain which Bindiya was wearing in her neck. This act made him real furious, he hurriedly set himself back and cautioned her to drive carefully, Bindiya then said “What happened Prem, it looks like you are not comfortable”, “Please mind your business, I came with you just because of some urgency, it doesn’t mean that you make fun of me. I know you are good biker but it doesn’t mean that you have become superior to me”, Prem bursted back. The sentence was clearly showing his frustration and his unwillingness to accept Bindiya’s supremacy. Bindiya being a sensible lady preferred to keep quite and completed her journey by driving carefully to avoid any sort of jerks. When they reached home, both of them straight away went to kitchen, Malti in the meantime entered into kitchen and announced her decision, “Prem, from now onwards you will go with Bindiya on bike to do all kinds of purchases. There is no point in spending money on car fuel when we have a more fuel economical vehicle”. This statement came as a rude shock for Prem, he immediately resisted, “But malkin, this is not possible, I have to bring so much of stuff which is not possible to carry on bike, also I think Bindiya needs more practice on Gurgaon roads”. “Pls don’t try to teach me how capable Bindiya is, moreover driving bike with so much stuff is her problem not yours, do what I have said” Malti ordered in hard words and her eyes were saying that no more arguments are required. Prem agreed and gave a hatred look to Bindiya before leaving for his servant quarter. Bindiya then finished the entire work and left for day.

Next morning when Rahul got ready for his school a new problem stuck in. Murari announced that tyre is flat and it will take some 15 minutes to replace the tyre. Rahul hardly had time, without thinking for a second; he immediately called Bindiya and asked her to drop him to the school. She immediately rushed in to take the keys, while she was running out Prem interrupted her “Where are you going, there is so much work left”, “Rahul baba has to report to school on time so I have to drop him there, its bit urgent”, she replied. “Why don’t you join this house as driver also, if you are not interested in this job then pls quit, I sincerely don’t like this run away attitude of yours when you are most needed” Prem said in a rising voice. “Can we discuss this in the evening?” she replied and left the place keeping the discussion short. She then took out Pulsar with her usual style and confidence. Rahul immediately mounted on the pillion seat and sat so close to her that Prem was left in fumes. As obvious Rahul again adored every single move of Bindiya, she had taken her morning bath few minutes back and mild fragrance of soap used was also coming with the wind that was flowing and hitting Rahul. When they reached school, he gave a light hug to Bindiya to say good bye and express his gratitude. The seen was total replica of what we see in the movies when hero drops heroine after having a great date. “Hey Rahul” both Rahul and Bindiya got distracted by this sudden voice; it was the voice of Rahul’s best friend Mohit. In few seconds Mohit joined both of them on his Activa. Mohit used to come to school on his Activa, he parked his vehicle just beside them and after initial greetings he looked at Bindiya hinting Rahul to introduce her. Rahul then introduced her “Well she is Bindiya, my latest but best friend”. But Mohit was not convinced since the clothes which Bindiya was wearing were no where explaining her status similar to that Rahul, he further carried on “But how come she is here?”, he also started feeling a bit inferior to her since he being male was on Activa and Bindiya was supporting idle Pulsar. Rahul was standing unfazed and replied confidently “Pls Don’t go on her attire, she is much superior to us and I am lucky to have such a nice friend, lets go inside I will explain everything to you”. Rahul then bid final goodbye to Bindiya, who then started Pulsar in her usual style and left the place. Mohit in the mean time was only looking at her style and kept watching her till she disappeared “What a lady, can’t God create more of such ladies. Rahul I really envy you man” were few words which Mohit uttered in appreciation. Rahul felt proud of his choice and both friends went inside.

When Bindiya returned back she was welcomed by a hatred look from Prem. She preferred top keep quite and both completed their work quietly for the remaining day. In the evening when she went to Rahul’s room for delivering glass of milk, Rahul was very excited, he added “You know Bindiya, your solution has made me maths champion in the school, and my teacher was very much impressed since no one else was able to solve even half of the exercise. I am highly thankful to you; pls keep me helping this in future”. He then hugged her again showing his gratitude. Bindiya replied “It’s my pleasure Rahul baba, as promised I am always there to help you in the way you prefer” she replied. Rahul further added “You know Bindiya, when I told what ever I know about you to Mohit, he too have become huge fan of yours, he was saying that he is ready to do anything so that you can accept friendship with him also”. Bindiya was not much comfortable on hearing this idea “Rahul baba, I am still a small town girl and don’t know how you approach towards life, I have no problem in talking to anyone but I am not aware or know this friendship funda in detail, please excuse me but you are everything for me and I can’t create a place for anyone else” she replied. Rahul said “Ok baba, I am not arguing or forcing you, it’s your wish, but please don’t change your attitude for me in your life” with that he again gave a small hug to say good night to her.

After finishing all her daily activities she went to her servant quarter where Prem was waiting for her. On seeing her entering home Prem said sarcastically “Welcome only Bike driver of Gupta family”. Bindiya replied “Prem, what has happened to you, why are you behaving like this, have I committed a crime if I know how to drive bike” she tried to clear the sky but Prem was unfazed. “Yea Madam, I know you are perfect driver and you know how to handle the mean machine, but it doesn’t mean that you start ignoring your husband and get pally with others” he added. “What are saying Prem, I always treat you above others, I always help you, I know you are great cook so I try to get other things in order, I think you are developing some wrong notations about me, believe me you are my first priority and I am ready to do anything to win your heart” came the Bindiya’s reply. “Then leave Rahul, promise me that you will not talk to him any more and also promise that you will not touch that bloody pulsar again” Prem preferred to arrive at point rather than carrying on argument. “Well if this your condition, then I am sorry I can’t leave both, it is upto you that how you are taking our relationship but I can assure you that Rahul respects me a lot and I really feel pity that you are doubting our relation”. Prem and Bindiya then went to sleep without any further discussion hinting that coming time will be more turbulent for both of them especially Prem.