Adultery Love Sex And War Part 1 : Age Of Darkness

[Harry Jordan]

                                                                                                                                           (CHAPTER 3 CONTD)

The days following weren't helping her situation with Vikram either. Even though Vikram had to leave Mumbai because of some important business commitments , the dynamic in her mind against Vikram had shifted. She tried her best to bring the professional aspect of their life in their interactions but she could not help but reminisce about her dreams and that kiss beneath the tree. To make things worse , on a particular sunday,  Anjali was watching Raja Hindustani movie in the TV because she loved the songs in the movie. And fate has it  , when the song Kitna Sona Tujhe song ended , Anjali recieved a call from one of her friend and she went to the balcony to talk. Sonarika was conveniently alone in the living room when the infamous kissing scene between Karishma and Aamir Khan happened. Sonarika's mind weny haywire , she realized the sequence in the movie was oddly similar to what she experienced with Vikram on Manali. The cinematic scene being shown on tv drew a parallel to her own real life experience and she was once again conflicted.

A part of her was upset she is thinking this way , while the other part was thrilled and revelled in the feeling this experience has created. She was loosing her grip on reality whenever the moment with Vikram comes in her mind. And this continued in her mind for days. One day during the office lunch  , Sonarika was eating her food while Meghna was usual in her usual mumbles about patriarchy and feminism and today her target was chess.

"Did you notice this Sonarika?" Meghna said.
"Notice what?" Sonarika asked.
"The Queen , in chess the queen is the most powerful player,  she can move across the entire play field take as many steps as she wants,  she is the MVP of the game , but yet the king is the most protected despite the fact that he is the weakest in his army. I cannot help but see the blatant sexism embedded in it"
Sonarika sighed as she responded.
"You like finding flaws in men don't you?"
"No I like finding flaws in weak and undeserving men"
"Really?"
"Yes , take Hemant for example"
Sonarika immediately stared at Meghna. Meghna raised her hands.
"I am not scared of you Sonarika , I am still gonna say what I want to say. Take Hemant for example , on paper , he is the nicest person around. He always has a cheerful personality , finds only the good in people , and most importantly makes sure everyone is ok. If you're in a party , he is the one you can count on that can get you to safety"
Sonarika was suprised hearing all the good words Meghna just said about Hemant.
"But this is also a major downside for him" Meghna iterated which made Sonarika regret thinking that Meghna was only going to praise Hemant.
"His way too good attitude and nature only makes him a target for people to manipulate him or step over him. Take Sandeep for example , if Hemant wants , he can put him in check with ease , but he never does that. Even now , when Sandeep did something harmful to his well being , he is still willing to forgive him for his actions. He is bound by his family values , wanting everything to be a part of duty , life is not a duty , it is many things. You seriously need to show him his flawed nature or else in the long run this will be a big problem for you Sonarika"
"What are you talking about Meghna"
"Look , even in Sandeep's case it was you who took the stand and taught him a lesson. To be honest this is something Hemant should've done on his own. Are you going to protect him for the rest of your life now?"
"You're upset that Hemant didn't show his manliness?"
"I am upset that Hemant is not showing maturity in his actions. Even after all these years , he is treating people the same way even when said people harms him. This kind of Gandhian principles cannot work in this modern world Sonarika"
"I don't know. I still believe that is one of his best qualities"
"Then be prepared to be his guardian for the rest of your life. Might as well wear the pants in your house because chances are you have to be the defender of the family"
"I don't care , whatever he does , I will accept him"
"Sure you do. After all you choose him"
"What is that suppose to mean?"
"I still don't understand how someone like you will fall in love to a man like him Sonarika. I've known you since college, I know the men you have envisioned in your life as your dream partner. You were the woman that always drooling for her prince charming. But Hemant is the complete opposite of your dreams"
"Not all dreams can come true"
"Heh , it can if you have tried. I mean , look at Vikram"
Sonarika was startled at the mention of his name. She didn't like where this conversation was going.
"What? what about Vikram"
"Well , he is rich , charming , handsome and despite of his age still managed to maintain his fitness. He has a good sense of humor , a wonderful guy to hang around with. Bounced back from a tragedy not long ago , I mean even today he gets a little numb when he talks about his ex. From our common friends , I learned that the other men tried to cheer him up by being like them you know , carefree and flamboyant and for some time in his past , he was involved with other women but he could never replace that woman. Until now , where his friends say that Vikram has changed for good. He values friendships and bonds and is now the mature man in their friend group"
"And why are you telling me this now"
"Because after some thought , I realized. Vikram fits the description of your prince charming. He is basically everything that you once craved. In a way , I kinda wished you never met Hemant so that I could bring you and Vikram together and make a wonderful power couple"
"Aww you care so much about me. Too bad its never going to happen now"
"I know , the fact that it won't happen makes me hate Hemant even more. But don't worry , I won't bother or insult him anymore because I know he is your husband so from now on , I will no longer talk about him!"
"Thank you for that"

They soon talked about other subjects but Sonarika was stuck in what Meghna had to say about Vikram. To some extent it made sense for her , she realized why she was having this attraction towards Vikram. He is what Meghna described the ideal prince charming that Sonarika fantasized about. That explains why she could picture him in her dreams. She also remembered the words Meghna said on how there is this change in Vikram and it has been happening in recent times, could this be because of her? Is Sonarika and her presence influencing Vikram in ways in which he is starting to bring some change in himself for her? A strange form of admiration started to grow on Sonarika about him. Not just because he was identical to her prince charming but rather he is trying to be her prince charming inevitably.

As Sonarika was fighting the duality in her life. Hemant was shaken from the incident with Sandeep at that party. Multiple times he recieved calls from Sandeep's father Vardhaan who kept apologizing for his son's mistakes. Hemant assured him that he is not taking it seriously. At first his wound became a reason for his coworkers to tease him many times for funny banters. Hemant would joke about it too and claim he is becoming a superhero now. The equation with his coworkers only improved ever since the contract with REGAL corp. Pranitha's hospital construction has already began and in few months they are planning a major inauguration for it. Pranitha's meeting with Hemant became short as she was busy with some work regarding the hospital and she had to frequent her visits to foreign countries for it. Hemant cordinated with Kunal regarding the development of the construction. 

He also met Tamanna on an occasional basis. His equation with Shraddha has improved and now Hemant could freely visit and enjoy some casual time with both of them. During one of these visits which was a lunch at a nearby restaurant Tamanna was curious about Hemant so she decided to find out.
"Hemant I have some questions?"
"About what"
"About you"
"Ask away"
"Why did you forgive Sandeep so easily?"
"I didn't , I was just satisfied with the punishment he recieved. Apart from the embarassment thanks to Disha filming the incident and posting it on social media. He also recieved tight slaps from Pranitha and my wife. So I figured its pointless for me to be involved"
Tamannna wasn't convinced by Hemant's answer.
"I am not convinced Hemant"
"Why not?"
"Because I know the real you , the Hemant I knew beat Rehan who he considered his best friend to a pulp because he did something terrible to a girl"
"Come on Tammu , you cannot seriously compare Rehan with Sandeep. Rehan assaulted a girl , Sandeep just vents out his frustrations on me"
"I know , but its hard for me to accept that you for all people is a forgiving type"
"Life changes you know. I mean look at you  , when I met you , you wore specs that looked like magnifying glasses. You had metal cases on your teeths for a year , preferred watching cartoon despite being in college. Freaked out when we saw the movie Basic Instinct together and now here you are looking like the fantasy milf men dream about"
"Yeah but in my case , I probably changed for the better. You on the other hand"
Hemant figured , but he was glad those nightmares he once had has somewhat vanished or no longer bothered him anymore. Guees Harper's advice to evolve and adapt has really helped him cope with those visions.
"I understand Tammu , but sometimes life can be that ruthless. They can make even a powerful tiger into a scary cat in moments"
"I get that , I am just stunned at this level of change. But a part of me is happy now that there is some old Hemant in you now"
"Like what?"
"Like your body , its seems the gym sessions are starting to show"
"Yeah its extra work actually , I've reconfigured a part of my warehouse into a parkour gym so I am training in that as well. The point is not to just look attractive , but be at my peak physical fitness"
"Then I am glad , looks like I will see my old friend Hemant soon"
"Sure , wait and see"
"Heh"
"BTW , I still am very incompleted regarding your past for that matter"
Tamanna looked a bit upset with Hemant's enquiry.
"Tammu , if its uncomfortable you don't have to say"
"Actually Hemant , you're the one person I can talk about it and share my own pain with"
"Go ahead.."
"I had completed by degree in multimedia and joined a production house , that was when I met Dev, Devjeet Sengupta , he was a business man running his family business. We met on occasion and those meetings resulted in friendship , and soon friendship turned to love. My family was first against it but later warmed up after knowing he comes from a well known rich family in Bengal. After marriage , he took me to Kolkata to his family. They welcomed me with open arms"
Tamanna took a pause as Hemant calmly listened.
"But soon I realized the kind of things they were involved in , the family had influence in the whole state and they ran it like an empire , doing both legal and illegal activities. Dev was being forced to participate in one but he refused and I supported him. But his older brother double crossed him and did some illegal activities in his name. That resulted in the most terrible thing possible to me"
Hemant figured what the next words were going to be.
"They took him Hemant. One night when we were returning from a movie , we were ambushed , and they killed him , right in front of me. Even in his dying breath , he just said to run away as far as I can , and that he should've never brought me to his place. But then another nightmare was waiting for me when a few days later I learned I was pregnant with Shraddha. I took Dev's word for granted and ran away. I went and at first made my pit stop in Delhi returning to my profession , then it brought me here in Mumbai. Shraddha then came in my life and now she and I have made a world for ourselves. Life is all good"
Hemant rubber her shoulders.
"I am happy for you. And those people , the family , did they ever bother you?"
"They did in the initial stage , even filed a court case but ruling came in my favor. Many times they have threatened me but I didn't budge. One of the reasons for my sudden climb in success is because I wanted to build some influence and shield my daughter from their grasp. They are never taking her away from me"
"Thanks for sharing this Tammu , I always knew you were strong. But you are way beyond my expectations. More power to you"


Hemant changed the subject after that talk. Since that day Hemant was a close friend to Tamanna and her world with Shraddha. Shraddha too started to like Hemant's company. One evening , they both brought Shraddha and Karan together and they immediately connected as good friends. Tamanna and Hemant felt happy seeing Karan and Shraddha playing in the beach. 

Harper soon made a visit to Hemant's warehouse and evaluated the workplace and smithing chambers Hemant has completed for his gun smithing. Harper had brought the necessary certificates and sanctions legitimizing the warehouse as an inproduction industry registering it with the monitoring and surveilance handed over to NSG. Hemant met with some of the veterans in the NSG quarters who will now be his advisors on his gun work. He talked with them about their past experiences and some painful encounters. All in all , this experience gave Hemant the drive to work harder on this project. The work with Pranitha was going well and this dual work resulted in Hemant not having enough time for his family. He would somehow find time for Karan and go on double hangout along with Tamanna and Shraddha to either kidzone or the beach. But his interaction with Sonarika hit an all time low , Usually they talked every day but now that was reduced to week ends and in limited amount of time they had. 

Hemant would spend most sundays in the warehouse working because he was actually enjoying the work he was doing here. Being in the warehouse,  training , getting back into shape , and working on his smithing skills. It made him be in his element , a life he always loved living. Here there is no one to judge him , neither there is work pressure. Just his dedication and push to strive himself forward and becoming a better part of himself.

Hemant and Sonarika barely spoke on their days but they had their excuses of their own worklives. But there was a growing sadness in Sonarika on not being able to be with Hemant more , many nights Hemant came late and had dinner later and then slept exhausted from his work. Despite sleeping in the same bed together , there was a distance between them now. And this was something Sonarika didn't like. Everyday , her dreams were already engulfed with Vikram and now even her thoughts have started to be about him as well. That and Meghna's constant blabbering about Vikram's qualities have started to get into her brain. She wasn't able to think straight , because the feeling in her stomach whenever she thought about Vikram negated any logical thinking in her. 

And things only got worse for her when about a month later , Meghna's friend was getting married and their function was being held at Karjal just outside Mumbai. Meghna was excited as this was another girls hangout for them and Sonarika reluctantly agreed. The hotel accomodation was good and amenities were plenty. There was even a private swimming pool in the hotel where the ladies loved spending time. After a long time Sonarika wore a bikini to enjoy the pool and the other ladies hailed praises for her as she has maintained her body. But things turned a bit uneasy as the men joined the ladies as Vikram and Sagar and some other men joined the pool area. Sonarika felt like she was terribly exposed. Vikram immediately noticed the awkwardness in Sonarika so he went straight to her side.

"Sonarika are you all right?"
"Yeah I was , I wasn't expecting you guys here"
"Its okay Sonarika , we're all adults , and I understand your awkwardness. I can keep you company if you want to feel better"
"Really?"
"Yes, I can see you are a bit freaked out , come on , we'll stay in this corner and do some talking , that will help you cope with the situation"
"Thank you Vicky"
Vikram initiated lengthy conversations with Sonarika on many topics. His plan was to make sure Sonarika feels distracted and doesn't feel weirded out by it. But at times , Vikram struggled with maintaining his sight on her face and not on her amazing body. Eventually after some time he ended the conversation abruptly and walked away.
"I need to go , nice seeing you Sonarika"
Sonarika after that conversation felt a bit more confidence and interacted with the other people. Meghna was happy that Sonarika was more involved in conversations. Eventually Sonarika felt the need to visit the washroom. She went to the changing room near the pool. She went to the ladies laterine and the moment she walked in. She realized she had come in a weird time. In one of the bathroom booths he could hear groans of a man. And a weird sound following it.
"GGGWWAAKKK........GGGWWWAAAKKKKK...........GGGWWAAKKK........GGGWWWAAAKKKKK"

Then she realized who that man is as he said.
"ohhhh...mmm....Goddammn Mouni....you're really good with your tongue...ohhhh"
It was Sagar in one of the bathroom booth and Sonarika could see the legs of a female crouching in the lower open portion of the bathroom booth door. Sonarika felt embarassed as she walked outside. She was feeling very unease with it and then things went worse as Vikram walked out from the men's section of the laterine. Vikram was confused seeing Sonarika standing outside.
"Sonarika , what happened? why are you standing here?"
"I wanted to use the washroom but....Mouni"
"Mouni is in there...with...someone"
Vikram soon realized what she meant.
"Is it Sagar?"
"Yes"
Vikram sighed as if he has faced this situation before. He soon got an idea.
"Okay , if you really need to use the bathroom. Go to the gents one , I'll guard the door make sure no one comes in. But please, dont make it too long."
At that moment , Sonarika felt a lot of admiration for him , not only did he help Sonarika gain some confidence by talking to her , he is now being gentleman enough to help her in the time of her need. Sonarika agreed to his request and used the men's washroom while Vikram stood guard outside. As he requested , she didn't take time and came out.
"All good?"
"Yes , its good"
They both went their separate ways. The girls went for a town tour in the evening switching into casual clothes. By night , everyone was busy with their sleeping arrangements. Sonarika and Meghna were given a separate flat with two bedrooms for each so there was enough privacy.

Sonarika called home and had a lengthy conversation with Karan and Anjali. Hemant was present too but there talks have been very less lately , she could see he had a tired face possibly from a hefty workday. As she ended the call , Meghna walked into her bedroom.
"Sonarika , do you mind if I shared your bed tonight?"
"Why?"
"Umm , its....Mouni. She wants to , have some private time with Sagar and she seeked my help. Unfortunately Sagar is with all the boys so she cannot go to his room"
"Uggh didn't they have enough already?" Sonarika said exhausted.
"What do you mean?" Meghna asked curiously.
"Morning in the pool , Mouni was with Sagar in the ladies toilet, I was forced to use the men's one while Vicky had to guard the door"
Meghna raised an eyebrow listening to Sonarika's words.
"Ohhh , so he is guarding doors for you now"
Sonarika regretted giving away that information.
"He is just being a good friend"
"hmm...god relationships always start with good friendship"
"Meghna please"
"Alright....can I bunk here seriously"
"Sure....just tell them to control themselves in the future on outings like this"
"Come on now , we cannot say that to them. They're entitled to their own romantic moments"
"Yeah well no need to shove it down to our privacy"
"Do you have a problem with me sleeping here?"
"No Meghna , I am just annoyed that we have to endure their little sexcapades , there should not be repeat like this"
"Oh right , I forgot , maybe their sexcapades will tempt you to knock on Vikram's door right!"
"MEGHNA!" Sonarika shouted with annoyance.
"Okay , fine ,lets sleep"
They were soon off to sleep. They might've slept for about an hour when Sonarika was disturbed in her sleep.
'Creak! Creak! Creak!'
It was the sound of something hitting the wall near their bed headboard. Sonarika thought whether it was due to some weak joint in the bed or some kind of leakage but she could not find anything.
'Creak! Creak! Creak!'
The sound was very uniform like something was making this thudding noise continously. With no other way to get sleep , she reluctantly put the light on to find out what it was. She checked the bottom of the bed. That was when Meghna got up.
"Dammit Sonarika , are you planning to work right now?"
"No Meghna , there is this sound that is disturbing me , I am trying to find out where it is coming from , maybe its a leakage or something so that I can call room service"
"What sound?"
"Don't you hear it?"
Meghna gained some composure as she too heard the sound.
"Oh I hear it now"
Meghna too searched for it then she stopped realizing something.
"Its coming from the other room"
"Is it?"
But then Meghna really understood what this sound was. A grin crossed her face as she turned to Sonarika.
"Sonarika , lets go to bed"
"But how can we sleep with this sound"
"Trust me it will end soon"
"What do you mean it will end"
"Sonarika lets sleep" Meghna said with a giggle. Sonarika reluctantly joined her as they went to sleep.
"Meghna what did you find out about the sound?"
"Give it a minute Sonarika and you will learn soon enough"
Sonarika was confused , but she noticed that the interval between those thuds have shortened. As if some pressure has increased.
'Creak! Creak! Creak! Creak! Creak! Creak! Creak! Creak!'
She had no idea what was going on. What could possibly be making that sound from that other room. Might be some faulty electrical device maybe. But then the next thing she heard made the hairs in her hands stand.
'Creak! Creak! Creak!'
"Mmmmm!"
Along with the creaking sound came the loud moan of a woman. And Sonarika could identify the woman behind that moan with her voice. It was Mouni , and that gave her the realization of the source of the sound. This was the sound of the bed moving in the other room. And there is one thing that could make the bed move like that. Sonarika can never forget the night after their marriage when her mother giggled the next morning claiming she couldn't sleep because the walls took a beatdown last night when Sonarika and Hemant consumnated their marriage. This is probably the same sound her mother heard. But only this time , it was Sonarika hearing it , and it was her friend Mouni in the other room getting some good fucking from her boyfriend. The thought alone made her curse this moment right now as the rattling of the walls intensified.
"aahhhh...aahhh...Sagar....aaahhh..."
Now it was clear it was Mouni. Meghna giggled hearing the sounds.
"Now we know why she is in love with him." Meghna insinuated.
That words made Sonarika feel disgusted by the thought. For some moments,  she remembered the face of Kunal and how people always talked so low of him. And now she could understand why because Sagar was rocking her world in that bed.\

Thump... thump... thump...

Behind the walls the noises coming from that room signifies raw eroticism and sexual thrill. Behind those closed doors the two lovers were fucking with no care of the world.

Thump... thump... thump...

"Ohhhhhh!"

Sonarika's chest filled with the low sickening feeling she knew so well; the noise she was hearing was her married friend's lover in the act of fucking her friend no more than a dozen feet away from her.
"Mmmpphhh......get ready Mouni....I am mounting up......mmmppp...nnngghh...."
"Ahhhhh......do whatever you want Sagar....I am all yours baby....ahhhh...aaahh..."
It had been bad hearing her with Sagar in the morning but knowing the depths of her womanly body were being penetrated by her well enduring lover; that she would do anything he asked made her chest ache and her heart beat faster than ever before.

Thump... thump... thump...

"Mmmmmmm!"

Thump... thump... thump...

"MmmmmMMMM!

Mouni's voice rose gently above the bed's banging. Either she had become an expert at faking arousal or else she was being fucked expertly by her lover. Knowing Mouni, it's most likely the latter, his cock was unquestionably inside her body and...

"Mmmm... Mmmm... Mmmm...aahhhh!"
 
"Nnngh! Nnngh!"

Her cries of pleasure were now joined by a man's low grunting as the relentless pace continued.

'Thump-thump-thump-thump!'

The pace of his thrusting began to build, the bed creaking louder, Mouni's moans soaring in pitch and volume.

"Aahhh! Aaahhhh!"

This was no faked orgasm! Sagar was giving Mouni a thorough, body wracking orgasm and she was loving every second of it.

"Ahhhhhhh! Ahhhh! Oooohhhhh yyyesssss!"

Mouni was climaxing loudly and wildly in that bedroom, with her boyfriend and only feet away from Sonarika. And there was nothing she could do but listen in silence and feel the awkwardness of the situation.

"Nnnngh! Nnnngh!"

'Ahhh! Ahhhh!'

"NnnnNNNNGGGGGHHH!"

"AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!"

The sound of a male voice grunting as it built up to climax along with Mouni's orgasmic exclamations rang round from that room.

"Nnnngh! NNNNGGGHHH!"

The loud, animalistic sounds of his orgasm came from that room for what seemed like ages. Finally the sounds of the bed thumping and their combined orgasmic grunting began to slow until they finally ceased. Sonarika and Meghna heard a low murmur in a deep male voice followed by a higher-pitched, light-hearted female giggle.

Whatever had happened between them, they were clearly relaxed in each other's company. Sonarika was glad the torture was over as she slowly succumbed to her sleep. 

                                                                                                                                                      (CHAPTER 3 TO BE CONTD)