Adultery A SOUTH INDIAN WIFE'S -Unspoken Flames

[thirddemodreamer]

Vanitha’s New Chapter

The next morning, Vanitha slipped back into her routine—sunlight poured through the kitchen window, the aroma of freshly ground coffee swirling around her. She prepared lunch for the kids, sent them off to college, and dbangd herself in a sandalwood cotton saree—its soft fabric hugged her gently, paired with a black blouse for a refined contrast. Tying her hair in a neat bun, she spritzed a light perfume, grabbed her car keys, and drove to the office—the morning breeze slipped through the car’s glass windows, easing her mind. Parking at the office building, she slung her bag over her shoulder and stepped inside—her heels clicked softly on the glossy floor with a faint "tap tap."
Reaching the first floor, a sudden burst of applause startled her. She glanced around—her colleagues surrounded her, beaming.
Colleagues: "Congratulations, Vanitha!" they cheered enthusiastically.
Confusion and surprise flickered across her face.
Vanitha: "What?" she asked softly, her eyes scanning them.
Colleague: "Congrats on your promotion!" one said, while others laughed.
Colleagues: "You’re amazing, Vanitha!" they added, praising her.
She paused, then broke into a wide smile.
Vanitha: "Thank you, everyone," she said, offering a small bow of gratitude—joy and pride swelled in her, momentarily drowning her guilt.
She walked toward the GM’s office—her saree’s edges swayed gently, lending her a confident air. GM Ambrish greeted her with a broad smile—a cup of coffee sat on his desk, the room tinged with a faint woody scent.
Ambrish: "Vanitha, congratulations! Your work was outstanding," he said warmly, genuine admiration in his voice.
Ambrish: "It’s a pleasure to see you shine. Your talent is a huge asset to us," he praised, his eyes kind.
Vanitha smiled.
Vanitha: "Thank you, sir," she replied humbly.
Ambrish paused briefly.
Ambrish: "That’s not all, Vanitha. Beyond the promotion we discussed, George has confirmed another one for you. He’ll finalize it next month when he visits," he revealed.
Vanitha’s eyes widened.
Vanitha: "Sir, really?" she asked, stunned—elation surged within her.
Ambrish: "Yes, but first, you’ll need to tackle the responsibilities of this promotion. It’s mostly office paperwork—lots of file work," he explained.
He continued.
Ambrish: "We can’t manage that volume here, so we’ve arranged a house behind the quarters for you. You won’t need to come to the office—go straight there to work. All the files will be ready," he said.
Vanitha reflected for a moment, relief washing over her—this office might remind her of Angith, but a new place promised a fresh start.
Ambrish: "One more thing—we’ve arranged two assistants. Sumithra, an older woman, will handle household tasks—making tea, cleaning, anything you need. And Mani, our office attendant, will manage files, documents, and fetch lunch or anything else," he concluded.
Vanitha beamed.
Vanitha: "I’m thrilled, sir. This will be so convenient," she said—a sense of freedom bloomed within her.
Ambrish outlined her tasks for the month, handing her a folder. She took it.
Vanitha: "Alright, sir," she said eagerly, thanking him before leaving.
Back at her cabin, she sat at her desk and dove into work—opening files, pen in hand, humming softly, focusing intently. Her mind lightened, her smile slowly returning—the office’s hum drowned out Angith’s memories, infusing her with renewed energy. That evening, she drove home—parking the car, she stepped inside, took a deep breath, and thought, A good change. Changing out of her saree into a comfortable churidar, she started household chores—cooking dinner in the kitchen, sitting with the kids, asking about their day.
Daughter: "Amma, the teacher praised me today!" the girl chirped.
Vanitha laughed.
Vanitha: "Super, my darling," she said, ruffling her hair.
Vinith arrived.
Vinith: "How was the office?" he asked.
Vanitha: "Really great," she smiled, briefly sharing the promotion and new workspace news—the home’s atmosphere eased back to normal, a quiet calm settling in her mind.