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Author pov
Keshav tried to catch that bastard, but he got onto a motorcycle that was waiting for him outside the house. The older one and his son drove away.
Keshav cursed under his breath and rushed back inside Indra's house.
Anuja was asking Tulasi the same question again and again... "Did something happen, Tulasi?"
"Maa, stop it. Bhabhi is traumatized, and you're asking such questions will only make her more sad." Nalini said, looking at her mother with tears.
Anuja looked at Nalini with anger. "Don't tell your mother what to do. And I'm talking about ghar ki izzat (house's pride). Tulasi is the pride of the house. If it gets ruined, what will others think? My son is a sarpanch, and I can't ruin his name and pride."
Tulasi was disgusted by her words. How can a woman talk like this about another woman? So the girl's virginity is just a pride for men and in-laws to showcase? Are we some kind of objects for display and just thrown away when they get old or shattered? These all were Tulasi's inner thoughts.
"Maa, yeh aap kaisi baatein kar rahi hai? Aap bhi ek aurat hai. Bhabhi ko dekho... Bechari kaisi halat mein hai. Aur aapko chinta yeh hai ki uss haramkor ne bhabhi ko apna banaya yah nahi? Kaisi maa ho aap?" Nalini said.
(Mom, what are you talking about? You're a woman as well. Just look at Bhabhi; look at her state. And you're worried about if that bastard had her or not? What type of mother are you?)
Anuja was super pissed. "Chup kar. Zyada zuban maat chala, samjhi?"
(Shut up, don't use your voice so much. Understood?)
Nalini was about to reply, but Tulasi gripped Nalini's hand and signaled her to stay quiet.
Keshav walked inside the bedroom. He looked at them.
"He escaped. Some uncle was waiting for him outside the house on a motorcycle. Bastards like him need to be sent to jail." Keshav said in a mad tone.
"ji.. no! Don't tell anyone about this incident. Thank you so much for saving us. We'll always be thankful to you. But... please don't talk about this with anyone." Anuja said with a thankful smile.
"what?? Aunty ji, someone tried to rape your daughter-in-law, and you just want to hide this incident? And you want that bastard to live his life like a king after committing such a heinous crime!" Keshav was pissed at her words.
"j..ji, beta... listen to me. A daughter-in-law is like a hidden treasure if someone else opens it. It'll not be valuable anymore, and if other people know about this, she'll not be a treasure anymore. I'm very happy that no one knows about this. It'll be very helpful if you stay quiet as well." Anuja said while combining her both hands in a requesting way.
"Aunty ji... You're not—" Keshav tried to argue, but Anuja tried to touch his feet to make him to comply with her words.
"Stop it... please. Fine, I'll not tell anyone about this. But be safe. Don't open the doors for anyone until the men of this house return. Take care of that lady; she must've endured a lot of trauma." Keshav said while looking at Tulasi.
Tulasi wanted to cry at his feet. It was a huge deal for her and any woman if they were in her place. But she was shaken to the core to even touch another man. Matter of fact, she's even shaking in Nalini's grip. She just doesn't want to be touched or touch other people... But she also yearned for comfort.
Keshav turned around to walk away, but before he did... He looked back, his eyes looking into Nalini's sad orbs. It's very rare for men to witness any women's faces in this village; they aren't allowed to step out of the house. Keshav was awestruck by her beauty. When she hugged him, he was shocked and flustered. No woman ever dared to do that, but she did. When he got to know the real reason, his anger poured out. And he didn't waste any seconds to come to that poor lady's rescue, aka Tulasi.
Indra's pov
I and Rudra finally got home after a lot of journeying. The day went fine; my head hurts due to the prolonged discussions.
When we knocked on the main door. After a few seconds, I heard Nalini's voice from inside.
"Kon hai?" She asked. (Who is here?)
"Nalini, mein Indra. Darwaza kholo." I said, tired.
(Nalini, it's me, Indra. Open the door.)
The door was then opened. But... the house seemed so quiet. Usually, when we return from work, they'll be in the hall doing some stuff. But even the lamps and nothing was on.
Nalini seemed so quiet. She wasn't like this every day. She'll be so excited to see us back... Because we bring her something to eat.
"Nalini, what happened? Look, I brought you some jalebi." I said, looking at her.
I didn't get any reply. She just looked down.
"Nalini, stop showing some kids tantrums... I know you asked for pakoda, but it won't be tasty when it isn't hot." Rudra said while shaking his head.
There was no reply, again. I walked closer to her and lifted her head up while gripping her chin.
When I did, she had tears that were threatening to fall at any moment. I was so confused and worried.
"Nalini? What happened? Did Mother say something?" I asked, concerned.
"n...no bhaiya. W... why are guys so late? Why you both had to leave today together... Just why..." Nalini asked me.
"Nalini, what's this new question? You know how much work we have. Tell me, baccha... What happened?" I asked while caressing her hair.
Then my mother walked towards us, limping. At this point, I'm just super worried. What is happening???
"Maa? Why are you limping? You were fine this morning" Rudra asked.
Anuja didn't know what to say. She knows the anger of both her sons. If they know what happened today... She can't imagine what will happen. She didn't want the whole neighborhood to know about this, but she had no option. If she didn't say it, Tulasi will.
Anuja took a deep breath. "Indra, t.. today some rowdy type of men entered the house A..and asked for you. B..but you weren't there, s..so.. t..they" Anuja gulped; she didn't know how to say it.
"What happened? Say it, maa. What did they do!?" I asked while walking towards her in a slow but calculative way.
"O...one of the g..guys tried to r...rape tulasi" my mother uttered after a lot of hesitation.
My ears couldn't believe what I just heard... And the rest of the words of my family seemed blurred to me. My brain went into a quiet mode. As if it's just processing the words that have been said.
Then.... My body started shaking with unimaginable madness. I just walked towards my room in long strides. I just want to look at her and nothing else... I just want to see my love's state before I end those motherfuckers in a way they would never have imagined.
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