Continued from the previous part...

They all reached the Viceroy's house, where the party was thrown. The Roy Chowdhary's were greeted with great respect. Anirudh had a small talk with the British Officers while Bondita and Chandresh accompanied him.

Bondita had never attended much of such parties, but still she was comfortable until her Pati Babu was with her. As the party proceeded and the officers got busy enjoying the delicacies and the performances, the trio stood at a corner, discussing about how to start with the plan.

"Let me go inside and check for the information needed."Anirudh suggested. "The officers here know me well because of Baba, so even if I get caught, they won't suspect me."He added and Chandresh nodded.

"Okay then, I'm coming with you too!" Bondita announced and Anirudh looked at her.

"Fine!... I know there is no point stopping you, come with me!" He said sighing deeply, knowing that there was no use arguing with his wife in the middle of a party.

"Okay then, Chandresh Babu, you wait here." Anirudh told him and they quickly sneaked out of the party hall.

It was a huge house, they could easily make an excuse of getting lost. But they had to be careful and not let that happen in real. Anirudh held Bondita's, hand as they were walking and kissed it gently, bringing upto his lips.

"Dont go away for even a second, Bondita!"he told her and she nodded in agreement.

They looked around into various rooms. Some were bedrooms, some were just leisure rooms and others came out to be washrooms or storage rooms.

Soon they entered a room which looked like an office.

"Yes!... That's what I wanted!" Anirudh exclaimed happily and Bondita closed the door behind her. They had to be really careful.

"Let's just find the documents quickly!"Bondita told him and they started looking for some important information in the shelves and the desk.

"What might be written on the file?... I mean, they won't write "Bomb attack" obviously!" Anirudh remarked, to which Bondita thought for a while.

"Pati babu, we have to read the headings carefully and it would be something related to the defeat of India."Bondita suggested and he nodded.

They came across many files, but didnt find any useful information. They even heard footsteps, walking towards the room. Anirudh quickly kept back the file he had in his hand and pulled Bondita behind the door. He pinned her to the wall and caged her between his arms, hiding her from any intruder. She too hugged him tightly.

But thankfully, the footsteps faded away and they got back to work. Suddenly Bondita called him out. She had found a file titled,"Crush India".

"Probably this is what we are looking for!..." She exclaimed. The title itself made their blood boil! But they opened the file quickly. And it was what they needed!...

It had all the plans about the coming attacks!... Anirudh quickly picked up a paper and pen from the desk and Bondita dictated the place, time and all the other important information to him. After noting it all down, he folded the paper and tucked it into his pocket. Bondita kept away the file and they both walked to the door.

Anirudh turned back to look at the room once. It looked decent and there was no signs of their intruding.

They both sighed looking at each other and walked out to the corridor. They were smiling at each other with pride!... They had almost completed their task and now could help save the lives of many people!..

Suddenly a tall English man came in front of them and stoped them. Anirudh and Bondita were startled, but they didn't show any sign of worry. Insted they stood their confidently, smiling at the man.

"Where are you two intruding?... Are you planning to rob the viceroy?.... You both look decent, then why are you here inside the house?... The party is going on outside!"the man asked angrily, in his British accent.

"Oh!... Actually I needed to use the washroom, so my husband, Barrister Anirudh Roy Chowdhary brought me here."Bondita replied quickly and Anirudh smiled at her proudly!... She was so witty!...

The man, got alarmed at the mention of 'Barrister Anirudh Roy Chowdhary' and instantly bowed down a little.

"I am sorry Mr. Barrister!... Please come and join the party with us. I hop you and your wife are comfortable now."he spoke softly.

Anirudh smirked at how quickly this man changed his attitude and jist walked away with Bondita.

"These Britishers are true Chameleons, Bondita!" He said, chuckling sadly and Bondita nodded.

They came back to the hall. The party was still going on and the environment was really different from the inside now. The lights were dimmer and it all seemed dark. Bondita tugged onto Anirudh's arm, so that she didn't get lost and he too held onto her hand softly.

Anirudh quickly looked around the room to find Chandresh and he found the freedom fighter sitting at a corner table impatiently.

Anirudh gestured Bondita to walk and they went to Chandresh.

Chandresh stood up impatiently, seeing Anirudh and Bondita. Anirudh just blinked his eyes, assuring him that the task had been accomplished successfully. Chandresh sighed deeply and joined his hands together in a prayer. He smiled at Anirudh and Bondita proudly and they all sat down on the chairs.

It was after sometime, that they decided to leave the party finally. Anirudh got up and forwarded his hand to Bondita, while Chandresh stood up adjusting his coat, he was having a great problem handling this western attire.

They greeted the Viceroy for a last time and sat out in the car.

"Wait a second!" Chandresh exclaimed and took out his pistol. Bondita, who sat behind, was startled on seeing a pistol in real for the first time!.. She had always read about it in books. Anirudh too was shocked to see and think that what was Chandresh upto.

Chandresh smiled at both of them and said,"Do not worry, my friends!... You'll be safe!... Anirudh Babu!.. Please hand me the information."he asked him.

Anirudh smiled and took out the paper from his pocket and handed it to Chandresh. Chandresh checked it once and kept it in his pocket safely.

"Thats just perfect!... Thankyou so much to both you!... The Motherland will bless you for this!... You both have helped in saving our Bharat Mata!"he said happily.

"You both are really brave and I am so poud of you!... And surely, the motherland is too, proud of you both!... You shall be remembered for this!..." He added.

"We dont want to be remembered, we just want to witness the free India!..."Anirudh spoke.

"And we are proud of you, Krantikari Babu!.. And thanks to you, for giving us this great chance to contribute a little in India's freedom!.. "Bondita added.

Chandresh got down from the car, and greeted them happily. He turned around and said softly, "You both should leave, there is something I need to tell this filthy English Men!!!"he said with smirk.

Anirudh didnt drive and they waited to see his movements. Chandresh stretched out his arm, and shot at the Electricity Board of the Mansion, causing a short- circuit. All the lights went off and the whole Mansion, which was gleaming with light, a few moments ago, went all dark and black.

"THIS IS THE DARKNESS YOU ALL ARE GOING TO FACE!... YOU COWARD ENGLISH MEN!....VANDE MATARAM!!!" Chandresh shouted out loud, his voice echoing in the atmosphere as if it was some divine forecast.

Anirudh and Bondita shivered, hearing that loud voice, filled with the feeling of Patriotism. Chandresh turned around to look at them and raised his hand to pay a salute to both of them.

They too reciprocated his salute and saluted him. Then, before the Englishmen came out to look for them, Chandresh went away with the information and Anirudh drove back to home.

On the way, they didn't talk at all. They were just overwhelmed by the feeling of Patriotism and were really happy to be a part of this great struggle. They looked at the endless sky, just with the dream that one day, their country would be free again!....Free from these Britishers, free from the ill- practices and free from all sorts of disparities and crimes.