The kiss was sudden, so was the parting. Asha pushed him away after the kiss. "Excuse me, I… I need to close the window in my room." She ran to her room, closed the window, and put the curtain in place. Ronjon followed and waited for her to look back at him, but to his disappointment, she didn't. Her arms wrapped around her while her back on him."I said in my n

Monojit sat in silence, but ready to blow like a volcano at any minute. When he arrived home, his mother was the one who greeted him and his father avoided him.Monojit laid his body on the bed, but couldn't find rest. He sat at the edge, head down, and his palms propping his head. "What is going on? Why father won't talk to me? Even Ma won't say a word. Oh my god, thi

Monojit started his day with a new outlook on his marriage. He took his father's car and let the driver drive directly to Ananya's house. They arrived outside a big gate, well-manicured lawn, and a large house with house helpers swarming about the place doing their chores. He didn't see these when they came here first, for his mind was still muddled at that time, but right now he saw what kind of family his future wife came from. A rich family indeed. Just exactly what my mother wished for.The family welcomed him and he requested to talk with Ananya alone. The parents allowed them, but they sat somewhere within earshot.The couple sat opposite each other in the living room. Silence prevailed. Monojit took in the sight of her. Ananya sat there with her head bent, her eyes looking down, and her hands on her lap, just like a well-mannered lady. She was flustered with his stares, but as her fiance; it was his privilege. As for the fiance, for the first time, he noticed how lovely she wa

Two years ago, Harry and Labani went out to have dinner with Judge Bernajee and his wife in the judge's house.Judge Bernajee met them at the main door. "Welcome, come in. Let's go straight to the dining hall. My wife has set a splendid feast for us."They entered a huge dining hall designed like a ballroom. Colored light splashed the long table from clear glass in the chandeliers above them, illuminated by a score of wax candles. The judge gave the principal seat to Harry and Labani sat at his right. The host couple sat opposite Labani. The dinner was apt to a foreign standard. After dinner, the men went to the study while the women to the drawing-room to entertain themselves with tea and sweets.Lady Bernajee chattered about her husbands' talks about politics and court proceedings, then dismissed it by saying, "It was utterly tiring to hear him talk to me about his work. I can't even take my beauty sleep in peace.""I think he just wants you to listen to him without interruptions or

In Shambadhila, Asha stared at the exact face of Ninu Das. She ran with great expectation that the man was her father. "Baba?" But this Ninu stepped backed, preventing her from embracing him."Miss, I'm sorry, but I don't know you. Please excuse me," and turned away.