Adultery A husband's mistake - A wife's transformation

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Update 8

 
Sukanya hugged Meena as she turned emotional.
Sukanya: I’m really so glad for you. You two deserve each other. I thank you for all the support so far. You two mean a lot to me.
Meena: Thank you for being my friend. I’m sorry for all the pain I have caused you knowingly or unknowingly.
Sukanya: Please don’t say that. I know you always meant good for me.
Meena kissed her on her forehead and looked at her with teary eyes.
Sukanya: By the way, when have you planned your marriage?
Meena: I don’t know Suk. Once the wedding, you will be the first one to know.
Sukanya: Of course I should be the first one to know. Have you planned to settle in Bangalore?
Meena: Sharath is working on moving his job to Bangalore. Once he sets things in order, we will join my mother-in-law and we all will live together.
Sukanya: It’s so good to hear. I know you have nothing but happiness ahead.
As they were talking, Sharath and Raghava came in.
Raghava: I hope I’m not disturbing you girls. Everything is loaded into the trucks, securely packed and ready to go.
Meena looked at Raghava emotionally.
Meena: Hey Suk. Would you mind if I give your husband a hug?
She nodded in negative with an amused smile. Meena quickly walked up to him and hugged him, not gently but tightly. Sukanya was surprised.
Meena: Thank you for everything you have done for me.
Raghava patted her back in a dignified way.
Raghava: I have done nothing.
Meena: I know what you have done. Without you I wouldn’t have dreamt of a normal happy life.
Sharath looked at them and smiled knowingly. Sukanya was a little confused.
Raghava looked at Sukanya and pacified Meena.
Raghava: Forget the past. Just look ahead at your beautiful future.
Sukanya was feeling very curious to know what was happening. She could not bear the suspense. She looked at her husband questioningly. He nodded his headed suggesting her to wait.
Meena: You wait here while I bid farewell to Nair aunty and others.
As Meena walked out, Sharath followed her. Raghava saw them walk out. He understood that they had given space to him. He walked closer to Sukanya and wrapped his hands around her. He looked into her eyes and narrated everything that had happened. She was shocked at what had transpired. She hated Meena in the initial part, but then felt pity for her and when he completed his narration, she felt great admiration and love for her. She almost had tears when she heard what her husband had said. He also felt so proud of him.
Sukanya: You are my hero.
Raghava: I just did what I could to make myself worthy of you, although I feel I have a long distance to go.
Sukanya: You have already reached beyond me, dear. You have done so much for me and I did not much for you. How could you forgive me after all that had happened?
Raghava: Like I told you already, anything you did was fine with me if you find happiness. All I care is your love. Your love is worth more than anything for me.
Sukanya: I love you more than anything in the world.
Meanwhile Meena and Sharath arrived after talking to everyone in the apartment.
Meena: Did we disturb you two love birds?
Raghava: Hey, nothing like that. My dear wife says she’ll miss you guys.
Meena: Oh, come on dear. We are just a phone call away.
Meena: As a matter of fact, I do really miss you guys. Suk especially.
Sukanya: Can we all together take a selfie?
Meena: Great idea dear.
They all gathered together. Meena and Sukanya in the middle and Sharath and Raghava on either side respectively. Meena took her phone and aimed at themselves for a selfie. She was not able to get an angle. Raghava took her mobile and aimed for a selfie. He was able to get it right. They all stood close that they had their cheeks together and a broad smile. They got a beautiful selfie.
Meena: Wow! This is beautiful.
Raghava: Share me the pic Meena.
Meena: Sure, I will. I’ll form a group of four of us and share it there.
Sukanya: Yes Meena. That’s a great idea.
Sharath was gathering the chargers and other small stuff to pack in the bags.
Meena: You pick up everything and come to the car. We need to start soon if we need to reach Bangalore before late night.
She picked the bags and started to walk out. Raghava took the bags from Meena.
Raghava: Let me help you. I’ll carry the bags to your car.
She smiled at him and allowed him to carry the bags. As they walked out Sharath picked the chargers, power bank and laptop and packed them in his bag. Sukanya offered to help him. Sharath looked at her and smiled.
Sharath: I’ll miss you a lot. You will remain special to me.
She just smiled and packed his bag. She then turned to him as if she wanted to ask him something.
Sharath: Tell me Sukanya.
Sukanya: You wanted to open up about what happened between us to Meena, right.
Sharath: Only if you agree.
Sukanya: What would she think of me?
Sharath: She would not think anything wrong about you. She understands people positively.
Sukanya: (After a thought) You can tell Meena about it.
Sharath: Are you sure?
Sukanya: Yes.
Sharath was happy that he need not carry the guilt of carrying a secret from Meena. He looked at her as if he wanted to ask her something.
Sukanya: You want to ask me something?
Sharath: Can I have a selfie with you?
She nodded with a shy smile. He went close to her.
Sharath: Can I put my hand around you?
She nodded again. He put his hand around her and pulled her closer to him. She gave a mild gasp. He aimed the camera at themselves. He brought his cheek in contact with hers. He took a selfie. Even after taking the selfie, he did not move his cheek away. She suddenly turned him and gave him a tight kiss on his lips. 



She then withdrew shyly. He got his parting gift.
Sharath: With your permission, can I take something that belongs to you?
Sukanya: What is that?
Sharath: The dress that you removed here when you wore the frock and blouse.
The memory made her blush. She nodded in approval. As Sharath carried the bag and walked out of the empty flat, He handed over the key to Sukanya and asked her to lock it. She did. When she handed him the key, he refused to take it.
Sharath: Meena wanted you to have the key until we find a buyer. Until then you can use it as your own.
She smiled and kept the key with her. Finally, they bid farewell to the couple as they drove away in their car.
Sukanya was in deep thoughts, sitting in the hall. Raghava observed her and brought her a coffee.
Raghava: You must be missing them, right.
Sukanya: Huh! (She was pulled out of her thoughts)
Raghava: I said you must be missing them.
Sukanya: Yeah. She was my only friend.
Raghava: Why don’t you make friends?
Sukanya: Where do I go in search of friends?
Raghava: I didn’t mean that baby. I know you must be feeling lonely when I’m not with you. It’s a good idea to keep yourself busy.
Sukanya: Yeah. That’s a good idea. Let me think about that.
Raghava: If you are interested in doing a job, I can find a place in my office.
Sukanya: Well, I’m not sure if I’m ready for a job.
Raghava: If you are not willing to take up a job, what about college?
Sukanya stayed silent for a few seconds.
Sukanya: I don’t know.
Raghava understood that it was her way of showing interest.
Raghava: Alright, then. Think of a course and I’ll get you an admission in a college.