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.