Jhumur did not go to school today

Jhumur did not go to school today

Jhumur did not go to school today. At three o'clock in the afternoon he will meet his brother with you. She has been feeling unwell since morning. He looks ugly standing in the crowd at the gate of the Central Jail. There is a huge crowd around. There are more outsiders than visitors. They look as if those who have come to see them are also criminals.

Worst of all is when they wait on the grid and Rafiq, dressed as a prisoner, appears smiling. Iron bracelets on the legs. From that bracelet comes the sound of jhan jhan. Jhumur doesn't know why such a sound comes from a bracelet. Wants to ask brother. The question is never asked thinking it would be ridiculous.

Every time Rafiq feels different. On the last visit, Jhumur gave a push - Rafiq's beard was full. It looks like a madrasa child Maulana. Who knows what he will see today. Jhumur doesn't want to go. Yet he will go. If he doesn't, you have to go alone. What is it that the poor thing will do everything alone? Mom will never go. Not once in two years. You can write a letter a month, don't write that letter.

Shaheda was washing the dishes in the kitchen. Jhumur came and sat beside him. Shaheda said, what happened?

Jhumur said, mother has a fever.

Lie down

Jhumur took a deep breath. His idea is that all the mothers in the world will see the fever with their hands on the forehead of the child after hearing the sentence ‘fever is raging’. Only her mother would say in a dry voice ‘lie down’.

Will you cook something for your brother?

What should I cook?

Payes or something like that. Everyone takes food we just go empty handed.

If you want to take something, cook it yourself.

Jhumur said nothing more. But he didn't get up, he just sat next to his mother. There is no one else in the house except the two of them. Apa went shooting. He will not return home. You have to be picked up from the gate of FDC. He has to go to FDC alone from Joydebpur, which is also a big problem for him. He has absolutely no courage. He can't come home alone from school. Comes with one of his girlfriends. The girlfriend took him to the gate of their house and then went to his house. Who knows what will happen to FDC alone today. It is very easy to go. You have to get off the bus at Farmgate and take a rickshaw. The rickshaw will cost five rupees. Apa never takes a rickshaw. He got off the bus and walked away. Not possible for him. He has to spend five rupees even if there is no way.

Mom.

Hmmm.

How to go to the gate of FDC alone?

You will go the way Mitu goes. Where can I find a watchman for you?

Shall I ask Mobin Bhai to deliver me?

No.

There is no problem. If he doesn't have a job.

You don't have to go. Your sister will go alone.

Why do you dislike Mobin Bhai so much?

Likes are not a matter of dislike, just why bother an outsider?

He is not an outsider, he is getting married to Apar after two days.

See you when it happens.

Leaving Jhumur in the kitchen, he got up. There are soaked clothes in the bucket. Wash clothes. Jhumur sat alone. She now wants to sit next to her mother in the closet. She can't stay alone for long.

Suddenly Jhumur thought that when she got married, her poor husband would be in a lot of trouble. She will be with her husband all the time. Who knows, he might even go to the office. The husband is working - he is sitting quietly in the chair in front of him. Jhumur feels very ashamed to think about all this and can't help thinking again. Lately he has been thinking a lot about these things. When he is alone. It's just that I don't think about it, I still think about it when I'm with many people Most of the time in class. Apa is doing the math. Everyone is counting from the board and he is thinking of something else. That doesn't mean anything bad, but something bad. For example, when Apa was doing arithmetic, she was thinking, not thinking, seeing in front of her clear eyes a red car entered the school. A man got out of the car - he was wearing white pants and a chocolate Hawaiian shirt. The color of the shirt is crisp. Seeing him, he is coming out. Ank Apa said in a hard voice, where is this jhumura going?

She said in an embarrassed voice, my husband has come to pick me up.

Okay, go. But you are missing the class too.

If not, he will be very angry.

All right, go. Tell him to keep an eye on his wife's education. Just don't go around with it.

Yes, I will tell you. He got out and yawned towards the car. Then he said in an annoyed voice, "Well, how many times have I told you?" Don't wear this chocolate colored shirt. Are you still wearing it?

Got it at hand, left later.

I wouldn't go anywhere if you were wearing this shirt.

Then I take off the shirt, there is a sando genji under the shirt. If you are wearing sando genji?

Are you kidding again?

Tears came to Jhumur's eyes. He can stand the jokes of everyone, he can't stand the jokes of this man. Seeing the tears in Jhumur's eyes, he came in an embarrassed manner and took her hand. Jhumur jerked his hand away and said in a hard voice, "Hold your hand like this - all the girls in the class are looking, Apara is watching."

Let's see. Why are you crying

I will cry a hundred times.

I will hold hands a hundred times.

Jhumur likes to think so much! Which is thought. That never happens in real life. Jhumur's sure idea is not to get married. And even if the drink shopkeeper type will be with someone. Who will always have the smell of sweat and hard cigarettes.

Jhumur could not eat anything at noon. He has to go to Dhaka alone. There is nothing good in his face because of this tension. It's as if the body is shaking. Jhumur said, mother you pick me up on the bus.

Shaheda said in a calm voice, I can't give it anywhere. You will find the bus on your own. Get up on your own.

Well. Brother have to say something?

No.

Do you have anything to say?

There is no tea in the house, no sugar.

Is there anything else except tea and sugar?

Shaheda did not answer.

Should I go after this shirt?

After whatever you want.

The shirt that is dirty. I will wear a sari after mother?

Shaheda did not answer. He just said less talk - as the days go by the talk is getting shorter.

Jhumur came out of the house and did a very brave deed. He arranged a rickshaw to go to Mobin's mess. The work is infinitely adventurous because if Mobin is not found, he will be in big trouble. Money will fall. You have to get down from Farmgate and go to FDC on foot. Whether he can recognize it is also a problem. The only problem is when he goes out alone. Maybe the step of the sandal will be torn. He has to go with sandals in his hand. Mobin Bhai has already changed his house. He climbed the stairs of the tailor's shop and knocked on the door. The door opened and a horrible sight was seen of some people sitting on the bench playing cards. A glass of wine in front of everyone. Jhumur cried and said, Mobin Bhai does not live here? One of them replied in a hushed voice, "Yes, Khukumani, he doesn't live." What happened to us?

The man then turned his head and said to a man sitting in the corner - that is to let the girl into the room and close the door. Put a handkerchief on your face. Otherwise he will shout and take the house to his head.

Jhumur knocked on the door, trembling with fear. Immediately the door opened. Mobin said, Jhumur you, what's the matter?

I will go to Dhaka, Mobin Bhai.

Dhaka is a very good thing. It is not the second floor to go to Dhaka that you came up to the second floor.

You will take me to the bus in Dhaka.

Very good will be given up.

Just don't give up. You have to go with me to the gate of FDC.

What's the matter

Today is the date to meet the brother. Apa told me to stay at the gate of FDC at half past two. I don't go anywhere alone. Still.

No problem, you don't have to go alone.

But you will drop me off and not tell you that you have dropped me off.

Why so much privacy?

If you tell me, mother will know from you. Mom will be very angry. In this case, privacy is paramount. Arrive at half past two?

Hmmm.

So boss for a while, I didn’t eat rice.

Well.

Have you eaten

Hmmm.

Will you eat four with me?

I can eat. Shall I sit on your bed, brother Mobin?

Must sit.

What a feeling of peace as soon as you enter your house. Why do you say Mobin brother?

The room is empty - there is no furniture - a stool, a chair. Cooling on the stool. Shitalpati means peace, empty house means peace. For this reason, when I set foot in my house, I feel peace.

Did you talk to Upper in the same way, or did you talk to Upper in a different way?

That's how I talk.

Is he happy to hear you?

Never asked.

Need to ask! It can be understood by looking at the face.

I can't understand anything by looking at your upper face.

I can't either.

Mobin is spreading the newspaper. Tiffin is taking out the carrier bowl. Jhumur said, I do not feel a little different today?

I feel.

Tell me why it looks different?

This is why you look different wearing sari.

And then you noticed. I thought maybe not noticed.

Why don't you notice, I did.

Those who read books day and night notice nothing but books.

I do.

Jhumur could not eat anything at home. He ate a lot of rice here. He smiled and said, "Brother Mobin, my eyes are getting sleepy now." Surely it is very comfortable to sleep in your cold room.

I feel comfortable.

One day I will come to your cold room with school hoax and sleep comfortably.

Can't sleep comfortably at home?

No, that's a bed, Apa and I both sleep. Is very stressful. Mom’s bed is big but she doesn’t want to sleep with mom. Mom doesn't sleep at night - she goes to and fro all night. Cries occasionally. How do you know if the body with his body? Removed by pushing.

Come on, let's get up. If you don't leave now, you won't be able to reach at half past two.

Jhumur woke up reluctantly. He always likes to talk to Mobin Bhai. Today feels better than any other day.

Mobin brother!

Hmmm.

When will you get married?

I do not understand. It would not be right to get married without a job.

If you are hoping for a job, you will not get married.

Do you think my job will not work?

Hmmm.

Misconception. I'll get a great job. Tea garden manager. There will be a bungalow type house, there will be a gardener, there will be a sweeper. There will be a Land Rover jeep to go around the tea garden. In the afternoon we will go to our officers club and play long tennis wearing shorts and T-shirt. On the verandah of the bungalow at night, your sister and I will sit in a rocking chair, eat sherry and watch Jochna.

What is Sherry? Alcohol?

Don't say wine. When I say wine, I think it is Dheno wine. Sherry is a kind of sweet and sweet drink which makes Jochna look very beautiful when taken in small portions. Wants to survive.

Sherry does not want to survive those who do not eat?

There is a difference between survival. Not all survivors are the same.

Jhumur sighed and said, "Mobin bhai will not accept you for these jobs." Whatever you are, it suits you. A small beautiful house. Pati bichano chowki-bahh.

Mobin laughed ho-ho. Jhumur was unprepared and said, why did you smile?

There is a reason. You can't be told.

Well, if you don't want to say ok, don't say - just tell the truth. You can't lie to make me happy.

Well, let me tell you the truth.

Does wearing sari make me feel very beautiful?

Whatever she is beautiful, she will look beautiful.

Am I a beautiful Mobin brother?

Definitely beautiful.

Apa is more beautiful, no. Me? But to be honest.

The beauty of two people is twofold. There is no comparison between two beautiful girls. Everyone's beauty is different. Some are like rivers, some are like forests, some are like the sky!

What am I like?

Like a shower.

And sister?

He is like a forest.

The forest is more beautiful or the fountain?

To some the forest is beautiful, to some the fountain.

Jhumur was silent for a long time and said, isn't the forest beautiful to you? That's why you like tea garden jobs so much, right?

Mobin did not answer. He looked at the girl wearing sari with a little discomfort.

Jhumur came to the gate of FDC at half past two. He has been waiting ever since. There is no name for Upper Berubar. It is very uncomfortable to stand near the gate. There are a lot of people standing. Everybody is stumbling when a car enters the FDC. Whether the hero-heroine can be seen at a glance.

Can't see anyone. Heroes and heroines are coming in veiled cars. Many cars have tinted glass. Nothing can be seen from outside. Jhumur is the only girl in the crowd. He's standing a little farther away. One came and asked if he wanted to enter the FDC. Jhumur said in a frightened voice, no.

If you want to go inside, there is no problem - I will take you.

No, I'm not going.

The man is still not leaving her. It's all around. He looks like a gentleman but he is mean-spirited - or why would he be so interested in taking Jhumur inside the FDC? Jhumur does not understand how long it has been. He doesn't have a watch. The man must be asked. Bahari watch in his hand.

Well, sister did not go home for any reason? If he left, he would be in terrible danger. I have to return to Joydebpur alone. This change will surely follow him.

Jhumur.

Jhumur stared in surprise. Mitu is out. Makeup on her face. The lips are bright red. Didn't even have time to pick up makeup to come early.

Have you been standing for a long time

Hmmm. I left after your sari. Aren't you angry?

No, why should I just be angry? Let's go - let's take a rickshaw. Aren't you afraid to come alone?

Uh-huh.

Wow. Your courage has increased. Jhumura can walk for a while?

I can.

If the income is a little walk-up to Bangla Motor, the tempo can be found.

You know all the roads in Dhaka city, don't you?

Roughly sugar.

Apa, there is no sugar in the house, no tea.

Uh-huh.

Hmmm.

No.

Mitu did not answer.

Good.

No.

Hmmm.

Yes.