Author: Hermione

CHAPTER 10: Late Night Meetings And A Strange Encoun There was a spring in her step, as Bondita walked back to her dormitory after the enlightening discussion with Shikshak Babu. He was so inspiring! So much like her own Sakha Babu!            That evening, Mimi and Bondita were approached by David.            “Err… I don’t know how to say this”, he started.            “People usually use their mouths to say something”, Mimi quietly commented.            David’s face flushed red. “Yeah. Right, so, uhh… using…

CHAPTER 9: THE REAL MEANING OF EDUCATION Bondita and Mimi were sitting on a windowsill, in an almost empty corridor, chatting about silly things. “I’m telling you! When animals look at us, they must be thinking of us as other species of animals”, Mimi said confidently. “Yeah. What must they be thinking, when they hear us talk?”, Bondita wondered. “Exactly what we think, when they talk”, Mimi replied, nodding her head wisely. “Yes! And I think, the way some human beings are cruel to animals, animals must be using the word humans as curse words for other animals”, Bondita said,…

CHAPTER 8: BONDITA’S REFLECTIONS ON HOSTEL LIFE AND SAMPOORNA’S FIRST DATE Ten days were enough for someone to learn a lot many things. At least they were, for Bondita. In the ten days that she had till now spent at the campus, she had learned that hostel life was not so bad after all. And had also learned that the world was full of friendly and generous people. But she had also learnt some unpleasant things. For instance, the fact that hostel food was most certainly, NOT delicious. It was an absolute horror. And even though many people were sweet…

CHAPTER 7: A MEET AT THE CAFÉ AND A BUDDING FRIENDSHIP Saurav Munshi sat holding his mug of coffee, constantly staring at the entrance door of the café. ‘Where was she?’, he thought. ‘Isn’t she going to come today as well?’. Yes. He knew he was behaving like he was obsessed with her. But he couldn’t help it. He couldn’t help, but watch her from a distance. He wasn’t particularly attracted to her. He just liked seeing her. He just looked forward to the time of the day, when she would enter the café, sit at her usual table and…

CHAPTER 6: ANIDITA’S DEPARTURE AND THEIR SECOND ENCOUNTER. “Take care, Bondita”, Sumati said to her daughter, kissing her on the forehead, tears freely flowing down her eyes. “Maa, you are so sad. I’m so sad. Is it really necessary to go, Maa? I’m only going because you asked me to. Just say no, Maa. Just say no. I won’t go”, Bondita pleaded, her own eyes brimming with tears. Sumati shook her head. “No, dear. You have to stay strong. You have to go. Think of your future. Think of your further studies. This is necessary, my dear. Just… Just take…

CHAPTER 5: ANIDITA’S SECOND CONVERSATION AND ANIRUDH’S LATE NIGHT DISCOVERY Anirudh was sitting in his study, adjusting an ice pack over his bruised cheek. How could Saudamini have been so inconsiderate like that? She had made him the laughingstock at the café. She wasn’t like that earlier. When they had started this relationship, he hadn’t thought it would be the beginning of the end of his friendship with her. He would miss her as a friend. He let out a tired sigh. He looked at the moon outside. It was a crescent moon today, which made it look like even…

CHAPTER 4: A NASTY BREAKUP Bondita was panting and huffing, trying to catch her breath after completing a run of 5 kilometres. Sweating profusely, she sat on a swing in a park nearby. She sat and admired the early morning aesthetic beauty of the environment, manifested in the form of a park around her. As she swung on the swing, numerous thoughts and questions swirled through her mind. The most prominent one being, why everyone thought that she had to hide herself. Why did SHE have to go away, when the wrongdoer was most certainly someone else? He was…

JUST FICTION???            Hardly does anyone know my name. And those who do, certainly don’t remember it. Another thing is that, I am…. invisible. No. Not in the sense that people can’t see me. They can. And they do. To be accurate, they just don’t notice me. I always kind of, go unnoticed by people. Plenty of people see me, but seldom do they really notice me. Therefore, people just don’t bother about me. They do and say anything and everything in front of me. I have been the witness of many events. Uncountable, actually.…

CHAPTER 3: BONDITA’S DECISION AND ANIRUDH’S DISTRESS Anirudh Roy Chowdhury was highly embarrassed. Now, he really was doubting his mental capacities. He couldn’t remember a simple phone number?! The girl on the other end must have been freaked out. A notification popped up. Anirudh nearly jumped out of his chair in an attempt to reach for his phone. There was a reply to his apology message.   ‘It’s okay… I can understand. People make mistakes. No worries. I don’t mind. By the way, nice DP. Very deep and meaningful.’ He smiled. This girl was understanding and friendly. It was…