*BOOK ONE OF THE EMOTIONS SERIES*
Two States? But make it Wattpad version.
When the single Rudroneel laid his eyes on his sister's best friend, he unexpectedly felt drawn to her.
Aaruthira knew her best friend's brother for years unlike him. Despi...
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"I'm so excited! It's been years since we participated in the Durga pooja. And this year, I will have both my daughters joining me", Maitra squealed over the video call.
"Mumma, must I come? I'm lazy", Yeshna mumbled. "Oi, I have reporting in the evening but still I'm going. So don't give excuses", Ruthira said.
Yeshna rolled her eyes, "Abhi's parents are joining too". "Yes, yes! I had informed them about it. Even Aaru's family is joining". After talking for a few more minutes, they ended the call.
"Rudra, can you give the kurta you're wearing tomorrow. I'm going to iron my saree, so I can do it together", Ruthira shouted from the room.
"It's the red one. I've kept it on top of the pile of jeans", the response came from the kitchen. "Okay". Ruthira ironed both their outfits and hanged it neatly.
She looked at the clock and saw the time was 15 minutes to 12. "Rudra, are you done marking the papers? It's almost 12". "Yeah, last question. You go to bed first".
Ruthira laid on the bed and used her phone, waiting for him to come. "Finally", she said when she saw him coming to the room. Rudra smiled and joined her on the bed.
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The following morning the whole family met at the temple. The ladies went in and started their pooja. One by one, they took turns to apply the vermillion on Goddess Durga.
When it was Ruthira's turn, she stood on the platform and applied the vermillion on the Goddess's cheeks using the betal leaves. She continued applying it on her hands and forehead.
After she was done, she offered the Goddess some sweet and closed her eyes to pray. Please keep my family happy and safe.
After praying she stepped down, allowing Yeshna to have her turn. "Ma, will everyone here participate later", Ruthira asked Maitra. "Most of them do, but no one is forced", she replied.
Soon, all the ladies gathered together and applied the vermillion on each other's hair parting and cheeks. "Maitra, ini ke", an elderly lady approached Maitra and Ruthira. (Who's this)
"Eita amar bouma, Samudra ji", Maitra said, wrapping her hand around Ruthira's shoulder. Ruthira awkwardly smiled and touched Samudra's leg. (This is my daughter in law)
Samudra touched Ruthira's head and cupped cheek. "Tomar nam ki? Tumi ki karo"? Ruthira nodded her head slowly and turned towards Maitra. (What's your name? What do you do)
"She's asking your name and what you're doing", Maitra translated for her. "Oh, I'm Aaruthira and I'm a journalist", she smiled. "You don't know Bengali", Samudra asked with a smile.
"Erm no, I'm Tamil", Ruthira hesitantly replied. "Oh, I see! Rudroneel finally settled down". Maitra chuckled hearing Samudra.
"Neel, beta come here", Maitra called out to Rudra who was standing far away. Rudra turned and walked towards them. "How are you aunty", he asked touching her leg.
