Love story

— Uff! Suryamama, do you have to show your strength today? Today is the college internal. In the meantime, you are going to be late for the bus today.

Standing at the Kankurgachhi intersection, Raktima said this with great annoyance. Not just annoyance. She has reached the limit of annoyance. Today, she does not see a single bus. Among them, she has the internal exam of the third semester. All the exams in one day. So, her head seems to have been spinning since morning. She feels like this not only today but every internal exam day.

Sorry, I forgot to introduce her. Her full name is Raktima Banerjee. Her father is Ratnashekhar Banerjee. He died a year ago due to the deadly disease called Corona. Mother Monira Banerjee works as a cashier in a pharmacy shop. That is the only way they can earn money. Due to the lockdown, her father was laid off from his office. After a few days, her father was diagnosed with Corona. The doctor could not do anything else as it was too late. Most of the savings went to Ratnashekar Babu's treatment. As a result, the shadow of the banyan tree above his head suddenly moved away, and the mother and daughter fell into a deep depression. Finally, with great difficulty, Monira Devi was able to find work in the pharmacy. The people of the neighborhood also helped them a lot.

There was no one to call family. Raktima's mother and father were both the only children of their parents. Since they also passed away quite early, there was no one to stand by them. Raktima wanted to do tuition. But she could not do it due to her mother's anger. Monira Devi had only one thing to say.

— Study hard for these few years. Do well in your graduation. Then, or you will get a job and stand by my side. Understand, study hard now.

Raktima could not accept that her father had passed away so soon. The girl who kept her mad all day became completely silent. But seeing her mother break down even more, she reverted to her previous form. She tried to keep her mother happy with her little pranks. In the meantime, she did not even realize when a year of college had passed. Now she is a second-year student of B. Com. There are not many friends in college. However, she does not feel bad about it. Because she knows that these days, friends are made on an equal basis. It is futile to think that anyone will talk to an ordinary middle-class girl like her by following that old custom. She has to go to college every day. She does not have the money to take tuition. So she relies on the college sirs.

The phone rings in her pocket. Raktima sees that it is Ma calling. So she answers the phone. If it was someone else, she would not have picked it up. Sometimes she gets angry and says something. But mother is mother. She picks up the phone.

Mother — why don't you call Raktu every day when you get on the bus. I haven't given it yet. Didn't I get the bus?

Raktima — No, mother, I haven't got it yet. But I have fifteen minutes. If I don't get it, I'll take a cab. Even though the fare will be high. Still, today can't be considered too much. (He's a big accountant. Actually, this is what happens when his father suddenly puts his hand on his head.)

Mother — That's good. You don't have to take so much trouble on the day of the exam. You better book a cab. Okay, I'll keep it. A man has come to pay the medicine bill. And listen, I'll call you when you reach. Eat the biscuit.

Raktima — Okay, everything will be fine. I'll keep it.

He quickly hung up the phone. If the calculation is wrong, his mother will have to listen. Meanwhile, who can say that winter hasn't ended yet. Raktima sweats even if she is in the sun for a little while. The opposite hasn't happened to her today. So the level of annoyance increases. In the meantime, she hears a newly familiar voice.

— Here, madam. I don't think she'll get the bus today.

Raktima turns around and says — why... why..?

— The bus strike has been called today.

Raktima — Where did mother say yesterday?

— Because the matter was decided yesterday night. I found out when I woke up this morning and checked my phone.

Raktima — Oh my God. Did everything have to happen on the day of my exam?

She slaps her forehead once. Seeing that, Arunav smiles a little inwardly. He really likes the way the girl talks like a child. A light peace envelops his mind. A smile on her face, a young man of twenty-three years old, is enough to win the heart of Arunav Roy. Having got a job at a very young age, he is quite famous in the office. Of course, there is a lot of it in the women's circle. Most women's chests get stormy when they see Arunav with a well-built masculine body. But does anyone know that the man who has won everyone's hearts has also been very badly trapped by the smile of a nineteen-year-old girl.

A few months ago, I met her for the first time at the bus stand while giving an interview. At first, she didn't want to talk. Even when she did, she was very serious. When I heard her talk in her heavy voice, Arunabhaar's condition went from bad to worse. In the end, if she tried to make love, she would think she was a prostitute and throw her in jail. But gradually, their friendship began. Even after the friendship began, he felt bad about Raktima's behavior. Then he thought it was not possible to talk to a stranger directly as a friend. His mother and sister had also explained this to him.

Arunabha Roy. There are four members in the family. Father Ajay Roy, a government employee. Mother Vivadevi, a housewife. Sister Anuradha Roy, a schoolgirl. But who would say after school. He kept giving his brother all kinds of advice so that his brother's love car would run smoothly. Arunabha, seeing his sister's excitement, wondered if he would ever be able to tell Raktima what he thought. Before his parents, he first told his sister about Raktima. But who knew that Bonu would make it a state? However, Arunav got full support from his parents in this matter.He went into a daze while looking at Raktima like this. This often happened to him. One day, he learned about her family. That day, he saw a suppressed pain in the girl's eyes. He understood the mute cry of the girl who was hiding herself behind a fake smile to cope with her mother. His heart wanted to hug the girl and say to her.

— Don't cry, Raktima, hold me. Let the silent pains of your mind come out. Let my shirt get wet with your tears. I won't be angry at that. But at least don't suppress your pains. Otherwise, you will turn into stone.

But how will you express it with your mouth? If you lose this friendship. He will die even if he is alive.

Suddenly, someone pushes him back to reality.

— Yes, yes, tell me....

Raktima — What did you say, why did you suddenly become silent? Yes. You won't go to the office. Look, it will be okay if you don't go. I have to go to Bapu. I have an exam today. I don't like it.

Arunav — Well, one thing can't be done. When our destination is the same. Even though I have one stop later. Still, how about booking a cab together!

Raktima — That's fine. But I'll pay half.

Arunav — Okay, that'll do.

Saying that, Arunav picked up the phone and booked a cab. In the meantime, he saw Raktima getting tense about the exam. So he diverted her mind by talking to her about something else. As a result, Raktima looked quite happy. The poor thing seemed to forget about the exam. How could Arunav see his beloved in tension? Hence this arrangement.

In the meantime, the cab arrived. Suddenly, Arunav's phone rang. One of his friends from upstairs told him that today's fixed meeting would be at a restaurant instead of the office. The address was two stops away from Raktima's college. What would Arunav do now? How would he know if his Rakti had reached college safely? He told Raktima about it. She said that she would send her a message when she reached. They exchanged numbers on this occasion. Yes, although they were friends, it did not progress to a phone call. Actually, they did not remember this because of the way they spoke.

Arunav got down first. Saying goodbye to him, the cab continued on its way to Raktima's college destination.

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After dinner, Arunav came to his room. Today he was in a good mood. He got his Rakti's phone number. Raktima had messaged him after reaching college in the morning. Some time ago, he had sent a good night message to her number. But there was no scene. Only two ticks were showing as proof of delivery. So Arunav's mind was quite restless. Something had happened to the girl. Later, he thought that maybe her exams were over and she had been sleeping for a long time.

So he had to give her a good night this time too. But he has a habit of writing a diary. The diary in which he used to write all the minor feelings he had about Raktima, he can no longer find it. So finally he writes it in his daily diary. He thinks he will find it tomorrow morning. Raktima will not meet him again for a while. College will not be the same after exams. So there is no point in going to college.

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Several days have passed. Arunav has neither met Raktima. Nor has he been able to talk to her on the phone. He is very upset. He feels crazy. He does not know the address of Raktima's house. That is why he cannot go. The office has been flooded for a few days. But he has to go today. He cannot take a leave. He is leaving with a hope again. If he meets that human being.

Arunaav's thirsty heart felt like it got a sip of water when he reached the bus stand. That person was none other than the one whose darshan his crazy mind was racing to get. Yes Raktima. She is standing for the bus wearing a blood red salwar. Sometimes, she gets annoyed and brushes away the hair that falls on her face. And keeps glancing at her watch.

Arunabh moves towards the stupid woman without delay. And thinks that she really is stupid. Otherwise, why didn't Arunabh sense the dumb feelings in her mind even once? She couldn't feel that calm gaze towards her. Her pride seemed to increase several times more.

Feeling the familiar smell of men's perfume next to her, Raktima looks back. Today, it seems that Arunabh is showing her the pride she had built up towards her the night before. But what is this pride? But in the meantime, the cab arrives. Raktima pays attention to that. Arunabh is surprised. What happened to this calculating woman today? She is suddenly taking a cab. Is she unwell? In the midst of her thoughts, he has to end it with Raktima's words.

— Hmmm. The cab has arrived, get up.

Arunabh followed Raktima like a machine. The driver started the car towards the address given by Raktima. There was pin drop silence in the car. No one was saying anything. Seeing Raktima staring intently out the window, Arunav couldn't figure out what to start his conversation with. The person on the other side of him might be able to sense it. So he started talking on his own.

— Umm, will there be any problem if I am late for office today.

Arunav suddenly got nervous at such a question. He got over it in a few seconds and said.

— No, I mean I don't have any problem. But you have a college. If you are late, you will miss your classes.

Raktima — No, I will have the last two classes today. The first classes are not very important. So.

Arunav — Oh.

Quite a silence again. When the car reached its destination, both of them got down. Raktima paid the entire fare herself. She didn't give Arunav a chance to say anything. Seeing his surprised and curious face, Raktima said it herself.

— Umm, it's not a good idea to delay any longer. But the crowd is increasing. If you delay any longer, you'll have to wait in a long line for tickets. Let's go.

Arunav himself went and bought two tickets. Victoria means Veer will be there. There are good people every day without any occasion. But a little less in the morning. This is Arki. When the whole thing is over, the two of them start walking in an empty place. A couple's pre-wedding suit is being held at a place nearby. There, the two are seen holding hands and mentally preparing themselves to say something. It is understood that this time they may express their feelings. That is exactly why the boy proposed first. The girl gave her consent in a shy manner.

Along with Arunav and Raktima, many other people who came saw this. They left as usual. Raktima said abruptly.

— Everyone can speak their minds very quickly and clearly after starting a relationship. But they stop at the first moment they say it. They think a thousand things. It is as if they are checking their car ten times before starting it. There will be an accident. But what else is there always? Something bad happens. Good things happen too.

Hearing Raktima's words, Arunav was at the end of his tether. Does this girl understand love again? He didn't know that. He doesn't know whether to say anything to the contrary. Surprising him, Raktima herself says.

— Hey, mister, what are you looking at me for? I said it right. Did I say something wrong? Hey, you've been following me around for so long. You came yourself and spoke to me for the first time. You've made friends again. You've taken care of everything. Why do people do this to a stranger? You tell me. I can't understand what you're thinking. You're so stupid. You know, girls' sixth sense is very strong. That's why I understood your intention long ago. I was just waiting for the right time. I thought when you would say it yourself. But you are you. You're holding me back so much from saying three words. Well, you don't have to say it, I'm saying it.

She cleared her throat a little. It's like a movie. Then she looked at Anurabha and said.

— Hey, my bus companion. Will you be my permanent companion on any road for the rest of my life? Will you be the one who will make me the queen of his heart, not of any kingdom after my father? Can you love me like me? See if you agree to my proposal.

Raktima's words sounded completely childish. Just like a child makes demands of her. But that someone can propose to someone like this is beyond Arunabh's imagination. And that person is none other than his beloved Raktima. He can't even imagine. The one who hesitated to talk to him as a friend. Arunabh can't even imagine that his stupid wife is not really stupid. He has been caught by her long ago. Just thinking about it makes him lower his head and laugh. Seeing his smile, Raktima sarcastically said.

— I knew this would happen. Whenever a girl proposes to a boy first, his anxiety increases. Haha, you don't have to accept. Go. I'm leaving.

As soon as Raktima turned around to come, Arunav grabbed her hand and pulled her to his chest. Only he could tell how fast Raktima's heartbeat was racing. It felt like it would come out any minute. Arunav looked at her and smiled. Then he said.

— Baba, what's wrong with Madam? Oops, you'll spend your whole life fighting your anger. Of course, I knew that already. So what's your problem? From being a bus passenger to a permanent passenger. That's right. My stupid woman knows that I'll agree to be appointed to this position anytime. All I needed was her approval.

Even though Raktima had been proposing shamelessly for so long. Arunav's face had turned red after knowing her consent from so close. Seeing which, her permanent passenger was fascinated. Controlling herself, Raktima said.

— I'm not stupid at all. And I brought you a five star for you. But I can give you half of it if you don't get the whole thing. And you have to feed me one five star every day. Hmmm. I gave it to you.

Arunav said in a disciplined manner this time.

— Not at all. You already have a bug in your teeth. Have you forgotten that? But give it twice a month. Not more than that.

Raktima gives a cute look to convince Arunav. But Arunav never wants his little lover to suffer. So he ignores her completely. They walk holding hands. Raktima likes this discipline of his. It reminds her of her father. Everyone says that girls get a life partner like their father. Which seems to match her too. Even though the stars are not visible in the sky during the day. Raktima walks holding Arunav's hand and looking at the sky and says to her father.

— Look, father, I missed your sweet discipline a lot since you left. Look, I have found someone like that again. Father, I have found a permanent companion in my life. You are happy!

Suddenly, Arunavara called out in a panic.

— What, madam, you should have looked at the sky and talked to your father!... You should have eaten something. Otherwise, you will feel sick again. Let's go.

Raktima moved forward with a smile on her face with her permanent companion. ☺️☺️

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(There will be some sweet and dirty stories filled with murder in the series called Love Stories. Don't forget to comment and let me know how today's story went, friends. Be sure to follow me to get stories like this. I'm ending it here today. Hope everyone is well. ❤️🤗