Monchora Page #4

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At first, I couldn't recognise them either! The situation I bumped into them was...

Dada, this is Grandpa's new secretary, Dibakar Ray...

And this is my brother, Manmatha Chowdhury.

What about your parents...?

They died in a car accident.

I was very little at the time.

Afterwards, it was Grandpa who raised the both of us.

It's been about three years since Grandma passed away as well.

You remember my room and my brother's room I'm sure!

This is your room! I'll tell Bechu to get everything ready for you.

There's no need! This looks very cosy as it is!

It is Grandpa's wish that you are to receive the same hospitality as us...

You're a member of the household now!

He's a bit old-fashioned, as you can clearly understand!

There's nothing wrong with that!

He seems a very good and just man.

But does he live downstairs? - Yes.

Due to Arthritis pain, Grandpa cannot climb up or down the stairs.

There is a bedroom attached to the drawing room. That is his room.

And besides, the prayer room with the Sunstone is also...

The Sunstone?!

Isn't that the ruby your Gran... - Listen...

I've hidden your true identity from him...

... giving you a chance to be a good man.

Don't forget that!

O great Sun God, the son of Kashyapa. The Lord who shines with the hue of hibiscus.

O destroyer of sins and the enemy of darkness. I bow to thee.

Can you recognise my deity, Dibakar?

He is also called Dibakar...

The Sun.

Sitting on his holy throne, he is the King of all gems.

Ruby.

Can you not recognise his glory?

He is the Guardian of my lineage.

This must be worth a lot!

Some things cannot be expressed in terms of money, Dibakar!

The Sunstone has been in my family for seven generations now.

As long as he remains here...

No evil can ever touch my family!

Now, about the money I gave you yesterday...

I hope you're keeping track of it? As in, whenever any expenses are incurred?

Yes, that I am. But I still don't know whether what I'm doing is correct...

Oh...

Nanda! Nanda!

Nanda! Nanda! - Coming!

Come and check if Dibakar is maintaining his records correctly.

Let's see what you're doing then!

Have a seat. - I'm fine! You...

Please sit! How can you work if you're not seated?

Everything looks alright.

I referred to the work of the person who was previously the secretary here.

There! Now you see, how easy the work is?

You don't need a B.A. or M.A. degree for this!

Now, your job will be to compile all of the week's expenses into one place...

... and hand a print-out of it to Grandpa on the following Monday.

This is the printer. Do you know how to use it?

I worked for a short stint at a cyber cafe.

That's it then! Get to work!

What was your name again...?

Sir, my name is Dibakar.

Sir, my name is Dibakar. - Ah yes! Dibakar...

I have an urgent need for some money. Do you have cash with you?

Yes, that I do.

Yes, that I do. - Good! Give me about three now.

Three hundred?

Thousand!

Oh! Under what head should I show this expense?

You don't have to show it at all. You're new, so you don't know this...

Bhuban used to do the same. I'm getting late, so give me the money!

Your grandfather will ask me about this expense...

... and I have to show this three thousand under a particular head of expen...

You're a complete idiot! What is the need to tell Grandpa about everything?

The accounts are in your hands. All you have to do is adjust the figures!

Now hurry up and give me the money. Quickly!

Now hurry up and give me the money. Quickly! - Dada?!

What is this? Aren't you ashamed of teaching your own employee dishonesty?

No, no! Actually...

I have a sudden need for some money, you see!

What happened to your own money? And your credit card?

After I got home last night, I saw that my wallet was... - Stolen, right?

Right! - You're lying again!

No, no! You have to believe me!

Amazing! You worked for so many years, received a respectable salary...

And you didn't save up a single penny??

Alright! Since you're in a hurry... Dibakar? - Yes?

Give my brother a thousand rupees.

Give my brother a thousand rupees. - One thousand?

Yes, one.

God knows what you're doing in the name of searching for a job!

Give him the money.

One, right? - Yes!

But what should I write the expense off... - Write it off under my name.

Remember this! - Of course!

Dada is very good at wasting money.

Listen...

Grandpa should not know about this. - Don't worry, I won't say a word.

One more thing...

Grandpa is very against any of us staying out later than 10 at night.

But Dada almost always returns after 10.

Grandpa should never get to know about this either.

You can rest assured, your grandfather will never know about any of this.

Good.

But...

What if Manmatha asks for money again?

What if Manmatha asks for money again? - Don't give it to him.

Well well! You're early today!

Come on in!

Oh my! For me?

How sweet!

You know, Monu... I love flowers!

Me too! But of course...

... I love one particular European flower. - And what is that?

Lily!

Naughty!

What can I offer you? Tea? Coffee?

Nothing for me today, Lily.

Why?

Don't get me started!

A thief broke into our home two nights ago! - A thief!

What are you saying? - Yes!

Thankfully, he didn't manage to steal anything. But you can understand...

We all have to be wary for the next few days.

Of course! I understand. Listen...

I won't force you in any way.

You can leave whenever you want to, alright?

Seriously!

The times we are living in now!

Listen. Nanda and I are going out for a couple of hours.

Look after everything till we get back. - Yes, Sir.

Nanda!

How much longer will you take?? - I'm coming!

I'll be in the car!

What's wrong? Come on!

I don't feel like it. Why don't you go ahead?

You're the one who said Mahua's not well...

And that you wanted to go see her...? - I'll go sometime tomorrow.

Actually, there's no one at home. Even Dada has gone out...

So what?

The servants are there, Dibakar is there... What's there to worry about?

Come, come! Get in!

Ah, the New Guy! Mr. New Guy...?

Do you want to say something?

Do you want to say something? - I was wondering if you had the Inspector's number?

Why do you need it?

Why do you need it? - Can you please get him on the line from the next room?

I am really eager to find out whether they have any news about our thief!

If they have any news, I'm sure they'll contact us themselves.

If they have any news, I'm sure they'll contact us themselves. - Maybe, but still...!

You seem very eager to apprehend the thief, I see!

Alright, just assume that the thief was in front of you. What would you do then?

What would I do??

With one kick, I'd drop him to the ground and...

Oh my!

You're a brave one!

I'm not liking these recent events at all.

The thief must have entered that particular house with a solid motive!

Listen, are you sure that nothing was stolen?

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