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Chapter 59
The name tickled Ronjon's ears. 'Wow, what a coincidence.' Ronjon half bowed with his right palm on his chest. "It's an honor to meet you, Lady Ananya Dewan."
She curtsied. "My honor as well." Then she stood up inelegantly. "Stop this nonsense. We're not royalty. You're treating Monojit as a family but you're treating me as an outsider." She squinted her eyes saying, "
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Ronjon requested to talk to Rhidoy Dewan, the purpose of his unannounced visit. A man went to meet him and gave a cryptic phrase, "The wind blows from west to east. Which suits you then, west or east?"Ronjon understood. He was oriented what to respond. "The wind is colder from the north. I chose none from both.""I believe you brought something for my master."Ronjon gave the envelope and left without looking back. The man did the same and went to an exclusive garden. Ananya's father opened the parcel and found a letter. The date was set for a mass protest and other requests written for the goal of their country's Independence. Rhidoy gave it back to the man behind him, who burned them to ashes.. . . . .Abhik and Ninu had their tables and burners ready. All set for a battle of the two silently famed unique Chefs known to the anticipating audience. Asha, Labina, and Harry were to be the judges. The winner would get the special bag for spices brought by Labani from France.Ninu stared
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This travel was a double headache for Ronjon. He traveled back to the Capital but wound-up in between military barricades. It was a tiring trip and he had to stop at the Ashaer Yatra for the night.However, he forgot his tiredness when a letter from Labani greeted him as he reached home.[Chef Ronjon Munshi,I am planning to leave for France to avoid the present civil unrest. Are you coming with us? No need to deny your relationship with Asha. You have to face me and someone important in her life if you wish a blessing for your betrothal and marriage.Sincerely,Chef Labani Gupta]"Yes! With Harry Gupta, the marriage certificate won't be hard." His laughter filled his house for hours.Ronjon was in bliss, his mind went adrift imagining Asha on their wedding day. He visualized the rituals and feasts and seeing her wearing the clothes he'll buy for her. His mind wandered on their first night as husband and wife, making his heart pumped faster as he fancied what would happen. Somehow, he
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In the Capital, the British government heard of a mass protest planned by the religious leaders demanding the transfer of power to the nationals. There were two religions, Muslim and Hindu, gearing up to receive the transfer. The government wished for the unity of the country, but found the two groups adamant to have their own nations. Thus, the British Raj planned to appease and mark the country into two separate nations, but violence heightened between the two faiths before it could happen.Ronjon and Asha's wedding was set a month after. It could have been earlier, but they postponed it because the Council Members spent most of their time in the Council's Hall tackling one problem to another concerning the country's independence and land partition. Harry wished them to continue the wedding in his absence, but they insisted on his presence.They heard violence from one place to another. Somehow, their life in Shambadhila was peaceful. The preparations continued. The bride and groom
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The newlyweds enjoyed their time, cherishing each moment as the day of Asha's scheduled travel was approaching. Though they wished for it to last longer, the day eventually came.Before the rooster made its morning calls, Ronjon's hands were full of her luggage while Asha clung on his waist. Her eyes were red as tears fell like stream wetting his shirt. "Please let me stay with you. Don't let me go without you. Please."Someone unburdened the bags from his hands and left them, giving him time to comfort his wife. He tightened his arms around her with the hope to soothe her. "We already talked about this the previous days. You have to go. Believe me, I'll follow.""I don't know but I'm afraid." Her hands clutched his back shirt, crumpling it in the process."Afraid of what?""Afraid I won't see you again. Please let me stay. Please."Her words squeezed Ronjon's chest. His eyes were starting to get watery. He sighed in desperation, thought of giving in to her request. Suddenly, the door
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Arup called on Fishal to ask him about Rimas' whereabouts, who he mentioned as the one supposed to serve, but someone took the food from him. When he went to Fishal's home, they said they've been away for months. The house helpers were the ones who kept the place.His men asked the neighbors where they might be. The neighbors said they too had no idea where they've gone. The family left months ago and didn't come back since. Even the helpers mentioned a wedding but had no inkling where it was. At first, the helpers made a fuss but after receiving their pay through the bank; they didn't bother to ask anymore.This situation made Arup doubted Fishal's assertion of his innocence and became suspicious of the man's accurate knowledge of the actual identity of the mastermind he was seeking. He merged the events from start to end.First, Fishal suggested that someone would serve the food. Second, his good father died. They sentenced Ninu to death. Third, Asha was acquitted, and Fishal coul
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At dinner time.Ninu received nothing but praise from Arup's mother. Arup gave his approval too. He had prepared well for this. Even he and Harry and had a good debate over his coming to Arup's house. The latter confronted him even before he could tell anyone. The wise brother-in-law sensed this would happen, so he confronted Ninu in the garden, far from Labani and Asha's ears.Harry walked behind his brother-in-law. "Ninu, don't ever think of disappearing and going back to Mangpur. The worse is setting foot in that man's house who sent you to the gallows."Ninu whirled his body to face this famous politician. His mouth quirked up a bit. "You live up to your prestige as a councilman. But you can't stop me.""Why? Aren't you throwing away the risk my wife took by going back to the lion's den? Don't you ever think of her and Asha?" Harry's voice was louder and heavier than usual.Ninu just answered calmly, but with firm resolve. "I'm thinking of them that's why I'm doing this. Asha's l
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Ronjon walked out of Gael's house and sat upon a steel chair at the veranda. He placed a paper on the glass table. He had to write a letter to Asha. Two months not hearing anything from him would worry Asha. He tried. He knew he tried to get their passports, but more government employees fled the country. Now, he couldn't do anything else but write this sad letter. Ronjon hoped this letter would give his loney wife an assurance that her husband was doing well.[July 9, 1946Dearest Asha,My wife, I'm certainly disheartened that I couldn't come to you as I promised. I didn't write for two months, for I was hoping I can get out with Ma and sis to surprise you, but time is against us. Ma wishes me to follow you and leave them here, but I know you would agree with me to stay with them. Don't worry, we're all doing fine. We are now living in Gael's house. It is safer here and far from the chaos.The city is getting restless, but I'll try to seek all the resources I can hold on to so we can
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Ronjon sat on a rickshaw on the way back to Gael's place. In his hand was a letter from Harry for a speedy release of his mother and sister's passport. Somehow, his mind was not on the paper but with their conversation earlier."Ronjon, are you not thinking of living in France for good?""That would be tempting, Uncle, but Asha and I wish to come back.""Why? With your caliber, there would be a lot of opportunities for you in France. Why come home to this God-forsaken country." Harry lifted his hand and slammed them on the table. "Can't you see, we who are sitting in the Parliament are even having doubts about the outcome of our country." He looked at the young man again. "Is there something you and Asha are hiding from us?"Ronjon avoided Harry's eyes. He went to the windows and fixed his gaze outside."Ronjon, things are already very crazy here and both of you are still adamant on keeping a secret from us. What is wrong? Why can't you tell us?""I'm sorry, Uncle. But I think this is
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