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( Few days later ) : “This is really a great party, Monadi, but I’m afraid we’re going to have to be leaving.” Sanjit told the 28 yrs old glamour queen Munmun Sen sadly, addressing her nickname. He had having to speak loud to be heard enough over the music and noise in the large living room where the party was being held.
“Bumba Sona, I’m having a hard time to understand what you’re saying! Let’s step out into the hall for a second!” She told him with a sisterly smile.
Once in the hall Sanjit said, “I’m sorry to take you away from the party Monadi, but I’m afraid Poly ( Nickname of his only sister Pallabi Chatterjee ) and I are going to have to leave.” He told her apologetically.
“But why sweetie, the party’s just getting to warm up?” She asked surprisingly.
“Well it’s Poly, it’s not really her fault. She’s not accustomed to drink so much alcohol. I guess she went a little too fast with the beer this evening and she’s really out of it!”
“Oh I’m sorry to hear that, Bumba!” Munmun replied.
“She was really enjoying herself too. She avoid this since she had a minor operation in her appendix, two month ago. My mother is taking care her since my father had left her. And I need to be leaving before daylight tomorrow morning for an outdoor shooting session in Goa.” He explained.
“Yes, I remember that, Sona?” She told him.
“So I think I’d better take her back now. I should get back with a couple of hours to spare to catch my flight in the morning.”
“Aw now that’s a shame! This means you won’t be able to get any sleep tonight and you’re going to be miserable for your shooting.” She told him.
“Well I’ll do my best Monadi….. I really do feel bad about all of this!” He told her with a sorry. “But I see no other way of working this out?”
“Bumba, neither you nor Poly need to feel bad about anything! We could easily make some arrangements to overcome your anxiety. And as for your sister, this sort of thing happens generally…. so no need to worry for that. Believe me I know I’ve been that type of operation too before!” She said with a smile. “Your sister is such a sweetheart of a girl, Bumba and I can tell she depends on you a lot, doesn’t she?”.
“Yes she really does, Monadi, she’s so meek and reserve that she can’t make any decisions for herself. She does lean on me… pretty heavily. But like you said, she really is a cute and lovely sis.” He said.
“I’m sure she is. Although she is a lovely sister of you, I’ve come to really have feelings for her recently. OK Sona, I have an idea on how to get around this situation you’re in…… if you’re willing. And we’d be more than glad to do it!” She said with a grin.
“I’m not quite sure….. but I always trust you whatever you do, Monadi,” He said smilingly.
“It so natural in Indian culture to assist someone in need….. and it makes me to feel responsible too. And I must appreciate your attitude at being respectful to others. But nowadays, our society are neglecting such beliefs and social values,” She said softly.