Previous cut:-Sarmistha climbed on and asked,
"Where are we headed?"
Rupam replied with a mysterious grin,
"You'll see when we get there."
They traveled for an hour before finally arriving in front of one of Kolkata's well-known bar-cum-restaurants. Stepping inside, Sarmistha was stunned—she had never been to a place like this before. When she mentioned this to Rupam, he looked at her, smiled, and said, "Don't worry, I'm right here with you."
Once inside the restaurant, Sarmistha glanced around and noticed that all the women were dressed in various modern outfits: some in hot pants and crop tops, others in short skirts. She was the only one wearing a saree. Yet, strangely, most of the men's eyes seemed fixed on her. Feeling uneasy in this unfamiliar environment, she tightly gripped Rupam's hand. He pulled her closer and led her to a corner where they sat down.
The waiter approached and asked, "What would you like to order?" Rupam placed the food order. When the waiter asked about drinks, he ordered alcohol. Sarmistha didn't realize at first, but when the drinks arrived, she turned to Rupam and said, "This is alcohol! Are you going to drink?"
Rupam smiled and replied, "Yes, just a little won't hurt. Don't worry. Having a drink once in a while does no harm."
But those words proved false within minutes. Soon after, Rupam suddenly pulled Sarmistha into his arms. He began speaking to her in vulgar, obscene language. He tried to kiss her cheek. Sarmistha repeatedly pushed him away, saying, "Ah, Rupam, stop it! You're drunk."
Ignoring her protests, Rupam drew her even closer. Like a man possessed, he began kissing her lips forcefully. At the same time, he started groping and squeezing her breasts roughly. Overcome with pain, Sarmistha let out a cry. Somehow managing to free herself, she rushed out of the restaurant and immediately hailed a taxi straight home.
Upon reaching home, Sarmistha didn't even speak a word to her father and went directly to her room. Once inside, she sat on the bed and broke down crying.No one had ever hurt her like this before. She could feel her lips burning—they were cut. A deep ache had spread across her chest as well. Even though she tried, she couldn't stop the tears.
To be continued.....