Chapter-3
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"bah! Ki mishti dekhte, (wow! she is so cute,)" Trina said with Tulika was feeding her daughter
She is only one week old now.
"kar mei dekhte hobe to (you have to see who's daughter she is isn't it?)" Tulika said with a smile
She kissed her baby's head and her daughter smiled.
"so what will you name her? It's one week that she is born," Trina asked
"Mahasweta," Tulika replied
"huh? This is so old fashion name. Why don't you name her something new?" Trina asked her
"Mahasweta is a writer's name who was born in the era when women had no freedom but still she wrote many books in , short stories and translated many books. She has fought for tribal people as well. She wrote letters for Illiterate people in English in exchange of little money for her survival. She is an example for every women. I want my daughter to be strong like her. " Tulika replied
" my decision about educating you wasn't wrong I can see it. Perfect name for your daughter. But I will call her Mahi. Mahashweta is a long name. "Trina said smiling
" Trina someone has came to meet you," a girl from the brothel said.
" I'm coming," Trina replied
" I'm coming back after meeting the visitor," Trina said and left
She go to meet the visitor and saw Mainak there.
" what are you doing here?" Trina asked him
" I'm here to take my child if it's born," Mainak said
"and if I remember correctly when I told you about it you said you don't want a child from a prostitute isn't it?" Trina taunted
"i know what I said but I can't ignore my own blood I think a lot about it and my wife is also ready to accept the child. Is it born? I want to meet Tulika," Mainak said
"do really want to accept it or you have some other intentions?" Trina asked narrowing her eyes
She don't belive him a little bit.
"yes I want to accept my child." Mainak said
"Tulika had give birth to a girl child one week before. She has name her Mahasweta. And I name her Mahi, but one thing is if Tulika want to give her daughter to you then you can take her if not then sorry I can't do anything about it" Trina said
"let me meet her first I'm sure she will accept it," Mainak said
Trina ask a girl to tell Tulika about their arrival. The girl inform her and she was scared. She didn't forget what he did to her.
"Tulika," Trina said as she enter her room with Mainak
She was hugging her baby tightly.
"Tulika Mr. Ghosh want to talk to you. I'm leaving you both but if anything happens call me I will be outside only," Trina said and Tulika nodded
Once she left them alone Tulika stated at Mainak in anticipation.
"Tulika I know you are scared for what I did and thinking what I'm doing here right? I'm here to take my child with me Trina told me it's a girl." Mainak stated
"and why do you think I will give my daughter to you? It's my daughter only you have no right on her." Tulika said without any fear or hesitation
Mainak was angry on her for talking back but he has to calm himself down because anger will only worsen the situation.
" and you want to make your daughter a prostitute like you? Who warm every men's bed? "Mainak played his emotional card
" no my daughter won't be like this. I will give her a normal life. She will live like other normal girls. "Tulika said
" whom you're fooling Tulika me or yourself? Wake up from your dream. In this business girl's are only body not anyone's sister, daughter or wife. Do you think your daughter will be live normally? Think wisely your daughter will turn into a prostitute like you. Who knows if some sadist buy her to torture her? Think Tulika think, I'm a businessman I can give her a luxurious life a life where she will get respect love care and everything her heart desires. Will she be proud to call a prostitute's daughter or a businessman's daughter? "Mainak emotionally blackmail her
Tulika knew what ever he is saying is true. She can't deny the fact that her daughter will be disgusted by her. She can also face hell. Trina already told her that if its a girl then she has to choose prostitution only.
If her daughter go with him then he will give her a better life. She will be called a businessman's daughter not a prostitute's. He won't do anything bad to his own daughter right?
"will your family accept her? Will they treat her good?" Tulika asked him
"my family had accepted it and they will treat her like my daughter only. Are you ready? I will give you money so you can go away from this place. Forget everything and start your life from a new point. You're only 18 years old. You had a long life ahead." Mainak said
Tulika also think about it. It's true she is only 18 years old and has a long life. If she can get away from here then she can start her life again. Without the tag of a prostitute. Her daughter will be happy in her life and she will be happy in her life. From her childhood every one decides her life. Her father decides to sold her. Trina decides to buy her. Mainak decides to take her virginity and got her pregnant.
In this whole cycle she has no choice on her own. And Mainak is giving her a choice there she has a win win situation. She won't be called selfish if she accepts it will she? Is it really her fault to expect freedom? With her her daughter will suffer in this hell so it's better for everyone if she accepts it.
"I'm ready to give you my daughter but promise me you will keep her happy. And let me meet her," Tulika said
Mainak wanted to roll his eyes on her drama. He was getting irritated because of this.
"i will keep her happy but you can't meet her after today you won't see her ever. For her I'm her father and my wife is her mother. No Tulika is there. And I will keep the name you give her. I only can do this." Mainak said
He is least bother with her name or s**t.
Tulika took deep breaths and decided to say yes. It was good for all
" ok then you can take her with you. "Tulika finally said and Mainak mentally smirked
Finally his emotional drama worked. Now his son will get his sister. He will give the girl to his wife she can do anything with her.
Mainak told this to Trina and Tulika also give her consent. Trina wasn't shocked she kind of expected it. She knew Mainak can manipulate well.
Mainak took Mahi and give money to Trina. Tulika was also free from there. He give her money so she can start her new life. He wasn't sympathise towards her he only wanted to get rid of her...
"you're only my son's sister nothing else I won't accept a daughter like you ever." Mainak said to little Mahi who's life changed for forever
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