I quickly got up from the chair. I got up so fast that I almost fell down. Still, I managed myself and left to freshen up. I sat down on a chair placed in front of the dining table to eat. My father-in-law is sitting on one side and Subarna on the other side. And my mother-in-law is feeding us. However, once Subarna wanted to get up from the chair to help her mother. But his mother said, "No, no. You eat the food. I can serve the food alone. You don't have to worry."
I said to Subarna while eating, "Can we go home today?"
Of course, I said this despite my reluctance. I feel good to be here. But it is not right to stay at father-in-law's house for long. So I said that.
I could not understand what Subarna said with food in her mouth. After digesting the food, he drank water. Then he said, "After a long time I was able to come to my father's house. You don't have time. You are busy all day with those friends of yours searching for mysteries. Now I have a chance. So let's stay there some days."
Hearing his words, my father-in-law's face showed a smile. Because of these words of Subarna I felt a little shy but I was happy in my heart. I thought, let's spend some time well.
I finished eating. I have a habit of eating sweets after meals. Mother-in-law brought a bowl of pies for me. I ate them and got up and went to another room.
Nothing to do now. No listening to mysterious stories or going anywhere. I am alone in my room now. What to do? What to do? I kept thinking.
Then I thought, now I am alone here. So let's get some sleep.
I got on the bed, put my head on the pillow, closed my eyes and lay down. Is it like sleeping at night and during the day? I couldn't sleep. I tried a lot to sleep. But no, there is no sleep in the eyes. I began to toss and turn. It was no use either.
I lay like this for a few minutes. Still did not sleep.
Suddenly my phone rang. I picked up the phone and held it to my ear.
"How are you Jayant? Where are you now? Have you come home or are you still there?" asked the colonel in a hoarse voice.
I said, "I'm fine. And I'm still at my father-in-law's house. How are you?"
I'm fine too. So Joyant, when will you return home?
I will return home in a few days. Subarna does not want to come. And I feel good here too.
Oh! So what?
Yes. Is there any need, Colonel?
"I have a good story. I will go in search of it. I told Mr. Haldar. He agrees. Now I'll tell you. We have not gone in search of any mystery without you. It is much better if you go with us. So I told you. Can you come back?" The colonel said slowly.
I was happy to hear the mystery in the Colonel's mouth. After a long time I will go again to search for a new mystery. Just thinking about this makes me feel good.
After a while I thought about Subarna. He is not at all willing to explore this mystery.
I said to the Colonel, "But how can I convince Subarna? I can't take her to my house now."
The Colonel said, "Why are you worried? You will ask Subarna to stay at your father-in-law's house. And you will say that you have an urgent job. You will come back after finishing the job. That will be it. No one will have any problem with it. And Subarna can't also go against this."
Thank you Colonel. When will I go to you?
Come this afternoon. Then I will discuss when to set out on the mystery quest.
Ok.
So I put the phone down.
I started thinking to myself how I will get Subarna to leave here. It is very difficult to convince him. It is not as easy to tame a tiger as it is to tame Subarna.
Subarna's meal was not over yet. I sat on the bed and waited for him. I waited for a long time. Yet he has no idea. I couldn't stay in bed for long. Because today I ate a lot of food. Once again I lay down on the bed. Eyes closed. But the ear was still active. Suddenly I heard someone's footsteps. I opened my eyes and saw Subarna. He came and said to me, "Are you sleeping again? Are you okay?"
I jumped up and sat on the bed. I pulled Subarna's hand and sat near me. Then I said in a calm voice, "You look so beautiful today."
Subarna smiled after hearing this. Then said, "I know you. You have never praised me without your need. What is the matter? What else do you want to say today?"
"Did Subarna understand my mind? No, how is that possible? She is no longer an astrologer."
I put my hand on Subarna's hand and said, "I have an urgent job. So I have to leave here. Don't worry. You stay here. I will come back and take you from here."
Subarna jerked my hand away. Then he said, "Go wherever you like. What's wrong with me?"
Why are you angry? I said I will come back here again. Shall I go?
Subarna remained silent for a while. Then he said, "Okay. Come back soon. When do you leave here?"
This afternoon.
"I could not have imagined that Subarna would agree so soon."