Adultery Love Sex And War Part 1 : Age Of Darkness

[Harry Jordan]

                                                                                                                                      CHAPTER 14

It was a usual morning commencing in the city of Mumbai. People were getting ready for another busy day. But things were a rather intense and emotional in the bedroom of Hemant and Sonarika. Hemant was thrusting into his wife as Sonarika was struggling not to make any noise. She breathed loudly and used all of her will and strength to not be loud.


"mmmm....mmhmmm....mmgghhhhmm......mmmm....."

Hemant was thumping his achingly hard erection into her with a different power and pace now, shorter, harder thrusts that made her grunt as he got deeper inside her and touched new areas, stimulated new nerve endings.

"Mmmm.....husband....you are harder than usual...."

"hhgghh.......yeah....I guess my morning woods are a bit harder"

Hemant gave a nervous laughter as he focused on pleasuring his wife with his movements. Sonarika smiled as she kept her eye contact with him.

"You should've done a first morning instead of first night with me"

"I think in a way I did don't you think. Our first intimacy was indeed in broad daylight"

"How can I forget husband , the moment our parents left the door and I closed it , you practically pounced on my like a tiger!"

"Like right now....hnnn....nnnhh..."

"Yes....pounce on me tiger....mhmm...yesss....mmmm..."

Sonarika was loving how he was handling and dominating her. She just closed her eyes and enjoyed as her husband fucked her, holding herself in place by digging her nails into the bedding now as he constrained her legs and pounded into her pussy.

He pumped on her , thumping down again and again in a slow and steady rhythm, driving his rock cock into her as it twitched and bucked with his arousal, especially as she squeezed herself on him. Sonaika would switch from fast grips on him to longer, more intense clamps of her muscles that gave him a new, even better sensation, making her tighter more often as he moved in to amplify his arousal and make him shake with pleasure as it stimulated the sensitive edges of his cock head.

As Sonarika was lost in the throes of sexual bliss and passion. Her mind made up images in her head as the thrust intensified. She noticed something peculiar with the sex this time with her husband. The obvious thing was Hemant was hard like never before , his morning boner is definitely his strongest between his legs. But the thickness and the hardness reminded her of someone else. A certain someone with whom she had her regular morning sexual escapades. Her mind created a vision. And in that vision , she was no longer in her spacious bedroom with her loving husband. She was in that medium sized bedroom in Galaxy Apartments and thrusting above her was no longer her married partner but rather her personification of desire , his eyes looks pleading , his mouth open and needy. He was groaning , not like a human , but like a wild animal hungry to hunt. 

"VICKY?"

Sonarika said in her mind as her hand inadvertly caressed his beautiful face , he eventually kissed her hands and soon his lips merged with hers. Everything about him was intense , raw and wild. His tongue , an invading force in her mouth as it fetches her own and initiates a wrestling of pleasure. And then he began , this time , the thrustings were no longer slow and intimate , but rather deep and rough. His fucking has always been violent , but it felt so much good. 

He pumped on her relentlessly, thumping down again and again as he fucked her, driving his rock hard cock into her as it twitched and bucked with his arousal, especially as she squeezed herself on him. She'd switched from fast grips of him to longer, more intense clamps of her cunt muscles hoping that it gave him a new, even better sensation, making her tighter more often as he shoved in to amplify his arousal and make him shake with pleasure as it stimulated the sensitive edges of his bulging head. Vikram's breath was hard and focused, Sonarika looked at him to see him staring down at her as he fucked her, pace picking up so he was really going at her hard now. The bed shook beneath them, frame rattling noisily.

This place was all the more special , the familiar ceiling of this small bedroom , despite of it not being spacious , this room holds a special memory in her mind , especially this perspective. Her on her back , with this hunk of a man above her , ravaging her. At that moment , he is no longer a multimillionaire handsome , but rather a lover , her lover. His roughness on her had a hint of belonging , as if with each thrust he was owning her , her mind , her heart , her soul. The desire with him is like a raging inferno , and the flames brought pleasure to her nerves like never before.

The physical sensations were all that mattered, Sonarika loved the feel of his thick cock slamming so deep inside her, Vikram hammering on with the pace he'd stepped up to and the silky, sensational feeling of her pussy as she squeezed and moved around him. 

"You missed this didn't you Soni?......gghhmm....us......gghggg.....like this....ggmmm...."

"mmmhhh....mmmmhhh....aaahh...."

"Say it Soni.....you missed this didn't you....."

"Vicky....please"

"Say it Soni.....say it you missed me.....I can feel all of you...ggmmm.....your body.....mggmm....it's showing me the proof.....ggghhh.....you missed this....gmmhhh.....you missed us....ghhhhmmm......gkkmmmm...."

"Ahhh.....yessss.....hmmm"

"Tell me Soni....hhghh....nhhh.....clearly.....nngghhh......hhgghh....did you miss me?"

"Ahhh....Vicky....please don't......Ahhh"

"Come on Soni.....tell me baby.....nnghhh......let me hear it baby....hgghh..."

"Vicky....Ahhh....mmm...Ahhh.....Yesss..."

"Yes what Soni?...hghhhh....tell me....nnnghhh.....say it Soni......hghhh...say it....nghhh"

"Ahhh....yes Vicky.....Ahhh...I missed you...."

"You have no idea how long I wanted to hear this Soni...hghhh...nhhgg....hhhrhhh..."

"Ahhh...Vicky...Ahhh..."

"Feel me Soni....nghhh...feel me inside you.....we are meant for each other....nnghh...nnghh"

"Yesss Vicky..."

Sonarika was feeling his cock even harder inside her, twitching and bucking hard when she clenched, his breathing hard and short, intense as he focused to last as long as possible with her now, wanting to enjoy every last sensation of fucking.

He gave her a few more seconds hard, intense thrusts that made her gasp in pleasure.

"Hgghh.....Soni....ngghh....doing this to you....hhh.....feels so.....perfect....rrgghh..."

"Ahhh.......aahhhh.........Yes Vicky....its perfect.....Ahhh"

"You feel it?"

"I do feel it"

"Then confess baby"

"Confess what?"

"That I am important to you"

"Ahhh....you are important to me Vicky....Ahhh...very....very important"

"Then say those words Soni"

"Ahhh....what..."

"Those three words....let me hear it...ngghhhh......I want to hear it from you.....hgghhh"

"Vicky....I can't"

"Yes you can.....hgghhh....we belong with each other....confess baby....ngghhh....."

"Vicky....please"

"I am yours Soni....hhhgfhhhh.....and you're mine....nghhh....hhhhmmm...."

"Vicky....no....please..."

"Please say it Soni.....please..."

At that moment , Sonarika saw tears coming from Vikram's eyes as his fucking slowed. His eyes were all the more hypnotic , her senses were on fire. Her body was on the brink of getting a much needed release.But in that moment , Sonarika let her guard down and she was lost in the river of pleasure. Her mind and senses became one as she finally said.

"I love you.....I love you Vicky!"

"Say it again Soni.....say it again!"

"I love you Vicky"

"OHHH yess....I love you too my Soni......I love you too....hggghhhh....rrgghh...."

Saying that , Vikram increased his tempo. She shivered and shuddered, lost to the pleasure as he pulled her hair again, his finger rubbing up and down her sweet pussy, hooking into her entrance and dragging her abundant juices up to her aching clit. His sudden dances and stimulation of her nub made her grunt and surge, incredible abs clenching hard as her body bucked, hips instinctively pushing up towards him as she gave in to the rhythm and sensations. 

Vikram was on the way to climax. She felt he was close, feeling his cock even harder inside her, twitching and bucking hard when she clenched, his breathing hard and short, intense as he focused to last as long as possible with her now, wanting to enjoy every last sensation of fucking. He couldn't hold on though and knew it was coming, quite literally.

She couldn't form words, just moans, grunts, gasps, whines of pleasure as it was the final piece of the puzzle she hadn't realised she'd been missing as his thick cock was slammed into her again. The feel of his thick, rock hard shaft inside her, unyielding to the hot, hard squeezes of her vagina as he grabbed her waist and absolutely hammered her with intensity she'd not experienced in a long time, pulling her back onto his thrusts with everything he had to keep her from pulling away as he plundered her gorgeous body, cock stiff and strong. 

"AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!"

It was all it took, the renewed penetration of him, his hammering thrusts and apathetic handling of her to make her climax, her bubbling orgasm spilling over in moments as she let out a wail of pleasure and shook before him. His groans and grunts, sporadic thrusts into her and the straining motions of his hips told her he was about to erupt. Vikram pulled her into him. He groaned in pleasure and grasped her firmly as he immediately started thrusting hard and fast, Sonarika holding held her breath as he went nuts,  his cock slamming deep into her , she endured him for a few hard, incredible seconds as she felt him tensing, balls tightening, his breaths deep and tight.

"I LOVE YOU SONI!!!"


"I LOVE YOU VICKY!!!"


And just like that Vikram erupted. But that was the moment that broke Sonarika's trance. She was familiar when he came , he always came like a hose that goes loose. But here it was different , deep inside she felt him shoot blob after blob of his semen like a cannon. And there is only one man she knows who does that. When Sonarika opened her eyes , she could no longer see Vikram. The room ceiling in that Galaxy apartment suddenly started to spiral and everything was changing which eventually resulted into the room transforming into her bedroom. Sonarika realized she was lost in her own dream that she forgot she was in bed with her husband. As Hemant continued firing his canon in her , Sonarika rode her orgasm. It was a surreal experience for her. It didn't matter if Hemant was slow in sex or just weak in thrusting , his cumming always results in her orgasm due to the velocity in which his cum hits her sweet walls.

At that moment , Sonarika was feeling different kinds of emotions , while being happy with the orgasm and the satisfaction , she was also wincing with pain and guilt on imagining Vikram when she was with Hemant. Hemant gave a smile as he kissed her one last time as he slowly separated from her. He lied on his back on the bed taking deep breaths.

"Wow.....I hope you are satisfied Sona"

Sonarika was worried and confused by his question.

"Why did you ask that?"

"Because you appeared passed out , saying nothing , I thought you lost consciousness when I was close"

And at that moment Sonarika felt a great relief. She realized all the things she said , felt , they were all in her dreams.

"Its okay to say you're not satisfied Sona , I can understand"

"WHAT? No , I am satisfied Hemant , believe me"

"I get it okay , no need to make it up to me"

"No Hemant, you're mistaken , I am always satisfied with you...."

"Okay, I'll accept your lie."

"Its not a lie. What makes you think I am lying"

"I can see it Sona. You were holding yourself back , you focused too much on not making any sound that you couldn't actually enjoy the sex"

Sonarika sighed again with relief after realizing Hemant thought of her situation. A small twinge of guilt haunted her in her mind as she felt she was betraying him.

"I am sorry to not satisfy you"

"Hemant , don't. You satisfy me enough , and its not your fault. But believe me , I had a wonderful experience , maybe I didn't express it enough"

"Yeah , because like I said you were holding yourself back. And I can understand , so I assure you , you won't have to in a few months when I retrofit this bedroom"

"Do you really think sex is the only thing that defines our love Hemant? No , there is more to us than intimacy"

"I know Sona , but circumstances of life forces us to not be with each other like before. But I assure you , everything will be sorted soon"

"You say that all the time"

"And there has been improvements hasn't it? We didn't get the privacy to be together so I bought us a vehicle to give us some thrill in this busy life. Very soon this bedroom will be fixed and we can have our little world of togetherness here"

Hemant's mention of 'our little world' made Sonarika remember how Vikram use to narrate that describing the Galaxy Apartments Flat. The guilt in her was building.

"And how about Karan's sibling Hemant? we desired to have one more child in our family right?"

"Yes I do. But right now , its not the right time , lets make our lifestyle a bit better , after which we can try"

"Understandable , besides right now work life is pretty frustrating"

"Exactly , let me clear my business , make it grow and expand and eventually I will get to a point where I can be more free from my duties , and then I will put all my attention on you."

"You always give me hope for a sweet time but sometimes I feel that time will never come"

"Is it? does that mean you don't want me in your life anymore?"

Sonarika suddenly showed frustration and anger as she looked at Hemant.

"What the hell Hemant?"

"I am just joking"

"Don't joke like that okay. That is not at all funny"

"Okay"

"Good.....and to answer your question , No. There is no life for me without you understand?"

"Yes Mam"

Hemant cheered her up by kissing her in the cheek. But Sonarika turned letting go the bedsheet that was covering her nude form as she kissed her husband in a deep smooch. Sonarika got on top of Hemant as she continued kissing making Hemant startled by her bold approach. When she separated , she had tears in her eyes.

"Don't forget Mister. You're not just a partner for me. You are a part of my soul. A life without you means I will be a zombie , a body with no soul."

"Now I am imagining how ugly you will look as a Zombie"

Both of them laughed as Sonarika gave a playful smack to his shoulder. Soon she got up in her nude form and put on a robe.

"If you don't mind , I'll be using the shower first"

"Okay , I'll go see if our kids are up"

Hemant put on some clothes and left the bedroom to the main hall. Sonarika upon entering the bathroom broke down in tears. She showered in the bathroom still crying as she cursed herself for the debacle moments ago. How could she? How could she have Vikram in her mind as she was having her special intimate moment with Hemant? The realization that despite Hemant's best attempts at intimacy , her mind made her see Vikram wrecked her. She had always followed a discrete idea in her affair with him , to never have Hemant come in between them and she succeeded in most parts. But now , that same idea could not work in her own moment with Hemant as Vikram was brought into her mind in her husband's best intimate moments.

Also the realization that Hemant somewhat did his very best in sex a few moments ago but her mind made her believe that it was Vikram fucking her also made her feel betrayed. She was getting more and more angry with herself , to think about him  around her loving husband. This also created a doubt in her ,  a doubt that maybe she feels more to Vikram than just desire. Maybe there is something more alluring , something more tempting , something deep that is connecting them. 

As her mind was infused in those deep thoughts , she completed her shower and dressed up. That was when her mobile pinged and it showed a new message. It was a message from Vikram!

She got a message from Vikram stating to meet him at his flat before going to office. It wasn't anything unconventional and Vikram had maintained his distance from her for a while now. But Sonarika was nervous , nervous to return to that apartment , the same apartment where they had been intimate with each other. It was the little world of affection and infactuation they built with each other. Sonarika already was struggling with her situation , especially after the dream she had in her sexual trance. This worried her , Sonarika felt she might fall into that pit again. She might once again succumb to Vikram's infactuation again! 


But she had to do it , she needed to find the strength to overcome that emotion. And the reason for that was right before her eyes as she was looking at the dining table right now , her loving husband , her adorable little sister , her innocent son , this was everything worth fighting for. And she wasn't gonna make herself fall to her desires to loose this.


An hour later , she arrived at Galaxy Apartments. Each step she took , she had visions of their moments in this place. In this very elevator , the amount of times they've kissed. As Sonarika was walking on the apartment pathway at her destination floor. She was greeted by Vikram's neighbour Dheeraj who has seen her in some occasion. Dheeraj gave her a warm smile which Sonarika returned as they crossed paths.


Sonarika arrived at the apartment door and rang the bell. Vikram opened the door in less than 10 seconds as he welcomed her with a smile. When she walked in , she noticed the main wall was pretty much overfilled with their photos. Vikram had framed some new ones they took in Bali. Especially the ones where they kiss in the pool and an intimate selfie they took at the mountain top before their moment. 

Sonarika felt that familiar buttefly in her stomach , memories of their intimate copulation flashing before her eyes. She looked at the couch , the very same couch that has been a part of her sexcapades with Vikram. The memories in her head played a vision of the past before her. In that past vision , Sonarika had worn a brown saree but the pallu was long discarded.

Sonarika was sitting on the couch completely leaned to it as Vikram was standing on it with one leg while his cock was shoved into her throat!

Vikram was groaning that was a guttural sound of approval. He slapped the head of his cock against her lips, smearing them with spit and precum, before thrusting forward, pushing past her lips and onto her tongue. He groaned as her mouth stretched to accommodate him, the heat and tightness nearly enough to make him lose control.

"Oh WOW! Soni!!" Vikram crooned, sliding deeper. 

"You love it, don't you Soni? I can feel you choking on my cock. You want me to use your mouth just like I use your pussy."

Vikram pushed in further, feeling the resistance at the back of her throat. Sonarika gagged, her eyes watering as she struggled to take him, but she didn't try to pull away. He gave her a few seconds to adjust, letting her catch her breath, then tightened his grip in her hair and started to move slow at first, then faster, fucking her mouth with steady, claiming strokes.

The living room filled with the sounds of wet, desperate suck and smack of her lips and throat around his cock, the faint choking, the slap of his hips against her face, Vikram's relentless growls of pleasure.

He talked praise of her , his voice a rolling tide above her:

"That's it, good girl. Take it. Take every inch." "Fuck Soni! you look perfect like this. Absolutely Perfect!"

"Just let me know if it hurts. OH WOW This feels so good!"

He kept going, never letting up. Every time she started to choke or tried to turn her head, he held her steady, sometimes slapping her cheek lightly, sometimes just holding her in place until she calmed, eyes streaming, drool spilling from the corners of her mouth.

Sonarika's mind was fogged with submission, her own arousal flaring again as Vikram claimed her so completely. The praise hit just as hard as the physical assault, melting her resistance until all she wanted was to please him, to be used, to let him do whatever he wanted.

She whimpered around his cock, the vibration making him shudder. He pulled out just enough to let her breathe, then thrust back in, harder, deeper, over and over.

She tried to speak, to plead, but all that came out was muffled, desperate noises. He held her there a moment longer, hips grinding, cock buried to the hilt in her mouth. The slobbering and sucking noises that her mouth generated were echoing loudly from where Sonarika sat on that couch. Small strings of saliva moved out from the corners of her lips while Vikram pumped his thick cock back and forth between her lips. He pushed her head all the way down again, watching her take every inch of his meat. Sonarika gagged again, choking as her eyeliner had now smeared around her eyes, wrecking her makeup. Vikram pulled her hair again, forcing his cock free this time with a loud popping noise and a flood of saliva that fell down to her chin. The excess slobber dripped down her neck while drops fell to her blouse covered tits below. He gripped her hair tighter, stroking his wet cock with his other hand while calling out to her.

"Are you close Vicky?"

She asked him while watching his hand move back and forth, wanking that big dick. Vikram breathed heavily before replying to her almost in a panicking tone of voice.

"YESSS SONI! Open your mouth, baby!"

When he moved the head of his cock towards her face, she closed her eyes and parted her lips. She stuck her tongue while he still stroked his cock.

"OOOOHHHHH!!"

Vikram grunted, gritting his teeth as he maintained the tight grip of her hair in his other hand. As he continued to stroke his cock, he finally erupted with a loud roar.

"OHHHHHHHHH, YES, BABY!! TAKE MY LOVE FOR YOU!!!!"

With her eyes closed, Sonarika felt the first wad of cum splattering directly over her forehead. A few excess drops went into her hair. Another thick string went flying over her face, getting into her closed left eyelid and dripping down with her ruined eyeliner. Vikram cried out, almost with tears of joy as he continued to stroke his cock and shoot string after string of cum over her gorgeous face. One string missed her face, striking over her right ear ring and to the couch. Another layer went over her right eyebrow and up into her hair. Sonarika gasped, keeping her eyes closed before calling out to him.

"Oh my god, ohhhh. Mmmmmmmmm Vicky , you drenched me!!!"

Her words were encouraging as ever. Vikram couldn't stop himself as he was still squirting his cum over her face. Another string went over her left cheek as he felt his orgasm beginning to fade away. With each spurt of cum becoming weaker, he aimed at her open mouth to send a few thick droplets of cum over her parted tongue. Sonarika knew he was finished when all she could hear was his heavy breathing without feeling another drop of cum landing over her skin. She closed her eyes and pushed his warm seed from her tongue slowly out of her lips, allowing it to trickle down her chin while opening her eyes slowly. While looking up at him, she gritted her teeth and smiled slowly. Vikram's hand was still gripping her hair as he gazed back at her with a proud look across his face. Slowly catching his breath

"You are mine Soni! MINE!"

That was when Sonarika returned to reality as she saw that past incident play right before her eyes. She eventually moved to the couch. The very same couch where that intense incident happened.

She sat on the couch looking around that familiar environment. Sonarika soon broke the silence.

"You should've taken these pictures down"

Hearing those words , Vikram's face went down for one second and then responded while sitting on the opposite couch seat.

"I planned to , but Sagar has visited this apartment many times and he has seen the photos. If I take them off , he will be suspicious of our situation"

Sonarika understood his reasoning. Vikram shared his coffee with her.

"Aren't you a tea guy?"

"I was , but lately I've been laid back , less conference meets and go around. So I don't have the need to stay awake with my tea. Coffee gives me much relaxation"

"That is true. Though I will give a notable exception to Hemant's coffee. He makes it work like a tea"

Sonarika tried to see if Vikram still has that anguish when she was talking about Hemant. But Vikram stayed stoic , not bothered by the topic.

"Shall we talk about something else?"

"No Sonarika , its okay. I was wrong about Hemant , I get it now. Believe it or not , I actually saw him recently and noticed the change"

"You did?"

"Yeah I was in the Trident for a small meet and I saw him in the far lobby dressed in a vest. I was honestly surprised. He was nowhere the same sloppy guy I met for the first time long ago. I can see his potential"

"I am glad you realized. BTW , why did you call me here?"

"Oh right. Well , Rachika , you've met her at Manali. She is getting married and is throwing a lavish party in a leased up yatch in the city. And apparently she wants to go all out. So she had given up invites for all including us. You know , she too is aware of our growing relation but she is oblivious regarding your married status. So I just wanted to discuss with you  , what should we do?"

Sonarika went into deep thought for a few seconds. Understanding the situation and the potential of getting close to Vikram in a similar setting like the past.

"Is Meghna invited too?"

"She is , even Mouni and Sagar is"

"Well , I don't think I can make up an excuse to avoid that party. And Meghna will doubt me if I do that. So all things considered I will have to force myself to attend it"

"Yeah but the party is meant to be a bit intimate Sonarika. Its kind of a Bachelorette. The theme for it is exotic and they have booked a room for us to stay the entire night. Rachika wants to provide fun for everyone!"

"We're supposed to stay there?"

"Yeah , they're even calling it the 'Voyage Of Love'"

"That is messed up"

"I know Sonarika. But don't worry , I will make up an excuse of not showing up"

"No Vicky don't , Meghna is too smart to see through that"

Upon hearing her words , Vikram was a bit jolted as he stared at Sonarika.

"What did you just call me?"

"Vicky?"

Vikram felt emotional hearing that name from Sonarika's mouth.

"I missed hearing you call me that for a long time Sonarika"

"And I remember you used to call me something else"

"Yeah Soni , can I call you that again?"

"You can Vicky. In these few months , I realized that even though we cannot be what we were in the past. Vicky and Soni can be friends."

"I am happy to hear that Soni"

"And what about you? Have you......got over me" 

There was nervousness in Sonarika's voice when she said that. Dreading what response Vikram will give.

"Honestly Soni , there is not a day that pass where I don't feel the regret for my actions that night. But recently , I've learned to accept that as my once existed flaw that I have rectified. I let other people's words influence me too much and I painted this very bad image of Hemant. Do you know the feeling I had when I saw you for the first time with him at that party?"

Sonarika waited with baited breath on what Vikram was going to say.

"Anger , why does a woman so successful so beautiful and so captivating like you have a partner so incompetent , bland and boring like him. And seeing him interact with Kunal and his initial demeanor made me paint a worse person in him. And then Meghna's words , it didn't help at all. I was lured into her words. And that resulted in me having genuine feelings for you. A feeling so powerful that I ignored Hemant's existence completely."

Sonarika listened to his confession. His honest words bringing relief in her mind , a rest to her confliction.

"And that is what pushed me over the edge that night at Bali. His constant involvement , and the image I made up of him. This resulted in a deep rage of hatred that erupted at that moment. But then these few days , my entire perspective changed. I saw Hemant and I noticed the change , I could no longer connect to Meghna's imagery anymore. And it also showed me a new face off you Soni. How much of a woman you are. I could finally see your struggle. Which is why I made the decision to move away. But Meghna , she came asking about us and once again I was wrapped with you"

Sonarika eased up listening to his confession. But that growing confliction still lingered. And at the moment , it only added more fuel to the unknown feelings. Sonarika soon asked.

"You still didn't answer the question Vicky? Do you still have feelings for me?"

Again that worry intensified in her. Vikram was visibly struggling with an answer but then he looked at her in the eye and confessed.

"When it comes to feelings Soni. Its never going to go away , you will always be a special woman in my life. Each of our moment was very special that I will cherish. But at the same time , I have accepted the reality that we don't have a future , no matter how much I share my feelings , or open my heart. I can never make you a part of me , because now I see a big part of you is entangled with Hemant. And he is the luckiest man in the world. Because he has the best woman in the world with whom he has made a happy family. My love for you will never diminish Soni , but I will never chase or try to make you mine. Because I have accepted it , we can only exist in our own personal dream"

And that was it , the small doubts in Sonarika's mind started to get hollow with the feelings and despair of her mind and heart. That duality she constantly fought was back in her mind in full force. She was utterly speechless , not understanding what to accept and adapt. She cursed the situation of Ragini's absence in the city. But now due to her missing , Sonarika was struggling again. With her mind , to understand what she wants. Her eyes were getting wet as she responded.

"You're hurting me Vicky. You're doing it again , you're unraveling me , making me weak"

Vikram showed concern in his face as he responded.

"Don't be Soni. Consider me only as a friend. You wanted me to be honest , this is me being honest. I do have feelings for you  , but I have accepted we can never be together. And I will do everything for our friendship , and it will stay that way. No more crossing boundaries."

Sonarika felt the genuine tone in his confession. But she was succumbing to his words again. He was turning into a venom in her body and mind , something she cannot fully overcome. Deep down she knew she had already committed the worst sin but now that same vulnerability she had in the past around him. She felt the place to be such a temptation , a fuel to the need to be with him like before. But she somehow maintained her composure , holding onto her mangalsutra closing her eyes , remembering Hemant , remembering Karan. The struggle becoming a never ending war in her mind.

"But what I still don't get is , why does Meghna have this much hatred."

"There is a hidden story Vicky , you see when I first came here , a year before I met Hemant. Meghna was a young and upcoming media worker. And she was smitten by a man named Javed. Javed , he was a nice guy , always had a very warm approach to people , always helping , a calm mind , a very humble person. He had a well earned job , and as Meghna and Javed's bond grew , it blossomed into love. Meghna started to be very involved to the point that they were in a live in relationship. But my dad , he was against the relationship as my dad was given the guardianship of Meghna. But guardianship ends when a women is earning and is over 18. Meghna discarded his opinions and went further to even agree for a conversion if that is the problem being with Javed. But Javed was against that , saying religion is not the issue. And then one day , he simply vanished. Meghna went insane , she did all the digging and search , but she could never find Javed's whereabouts. Convinced that she was betrayed , Meghna broke down and since then , she has been against any man in her life."

Vikram nodded his head understanding the revelation Sonarika just said.

"So that explains the Gagan situation"

"Precisely , I didn't notice it first. But Gagan had the same characteristics that Javed had. And now I've realized that Hemant too has some of their traits. She hates the men who are nice and warm to women , men with nice qualities. Inside her there is this fear , fear that they will end up just like Javed"

"That explains it , it sucks that a well educated woman like her could have a mindset as primitive as that."

"She went through a lifetime of suffering Vicky. She was raised with an abusive father to the point she witnessed her mother's death. And my dad too wasn't exactly welcoming of her. I did my best consoling her since childhood , becoming her sister in a way. That is why she is so posessive of me , she doesn't like it when I feel neglected or suffering"

"But are you suffering Soni?"

"No Vicky , I am not. Meghna thinks , that Hemant is not an appreciative partner to me. She thinks he might be just like Javed , and one day he will just go away from my life , abandoning me and Karan. And that will explain why she wants us to be together. Because she believes you care more for me than Hemant does"

"Oh , that makes sense. So how do we solve this"

"We make Meghna believe that whatever we have , is temporary , not permanent. What we have is not some deep feelings, just a fling. And flings die out , we will have to act like a involved couple for few days after which we have to show Meghna there are cracks in our relationship. Then we can eventually play out a break up and Meghna will be convinced."

"Is all of that necessary?"

"It is Vicky. By doing this is the only way we can convince Meghna and make her not to be involved with us. She is a bit posessive about me , if we did it quickly , Meghna will believe you hurt me and she might turn on you and try to sabotage your life"

"So you do care for me"

Vikram said with a warm tone. Sonarika eventually let her guard down.

"Of course I care Vicky. I am doing this not just to protect me , but you too."

"I get that bu---"

As Vikram was about to say something , his phone rang. He answered it and talked.

"Uhh Hey...."

".........."
"I am at my apartment"

".........."
"Wait...you're here!"

".........."
"Umm....sure!"

Vikram ended the call as he had a worried look. Sonarika asked out of concern.

"What's wrong Vicky"

"The call was from Meghna , she is downstairs right now!"

"WHAT?"

"Yeah , what should we do?"

Sonarika appeared concerned and worried for a few seconds. Then she took some deep breaths and a sigh as she responded.

"Okay , lets start our act. We will behave like a lovestruck couple in front of her , behave like this is our usual meeting time , our place of closeness. Make her believe that we are still deeply involved."

Sonarika soon removed the slide on her hair and made her hair rough and disheveled.

"What are you doing?" Vikram asked.

"What do you think Mister? Making it see like we just had our moment. Unbutton some in your shirt"

Vikram foillowed suit with a giggle as soon the calling bell rang. Sonarika spoiled her saree a bit as she stood and waited as Vikram went and opened the door. Meghna gave a warm smile seeing Vikram.

"Hey Vikram , I was ju------Sonarika!" Meghna said noticing Sonarika.

"What are you doing in Vikram's place?"

"What do you think?"

Meghna noticed the spoiled saree and her messy hair , along with Vikram's shirt buttons being loose. She grinned and then later giggled.

"I hope I didn't interrupt both of you in your time"

"No , we were done. It was just.....he is a bit more touchy" Sonarika said pointing at Vikram.

Vikram played along.

"Touchy? You're the one that's been sticky since our Bali trip"

"Yeah , because last I remember , it was you who claimed you enjoyed smacking my butt"

"Didn't hear you complain"

"Whatever , what brings you here Meghna?" Sonarika asked turning to Meghna.

Meghna looked like a smitten woman with a partial smile the entire time watching them. Eventually she returned to her senses and revealed.

"Oh , I was here regarding the Rachika party. I wanted to make sure is it mandatory to be coming there as a couple"

"Well , the entry pass been given is for a pair. And there will be a guard crew that will check those passes"

"Hmm , I just want to know , is it mandatory that my partner should be......male?"

Sonarika and Vikram both were surprised. Vikram tried to play it off.

"Hehe , you cannot bring friends as partner here Meghna"

"Oh I didn't plant to do that. I was planning to bring a....umm.....woman"

Sonarika was stunned by this development. Vikram was surprised too.

"Since when did this development happen?" Sonarika asked.

"Its been a while......I was not comfortable revealing it.....so I guess.....I am coming out to both of you guys....my favorite people"

"Wow....ummm....that is good news Meghna. I am happy for you."

"Thanks Vikram"

"I'll talk to Rachika."

"Umm Vikram , can you please keep it under wraps between us. I mean let Rachika know , but tell her I am not intending to make it public regarding my sexuality"

"Its okay Meghna , we'll handle it" 

Vikram said placing his hand around Sonarika. Sonarika was startled by his gesture but regardless played along. Sonarika smiled with the new revelation regarding Meghna and at the same time was cautious with her game of illusion alongside Vikram to fool her.

"I have to say , seeing you guys like this. It makes me feel great joy , you two look just like a made for each other couple"

"Thanks but for the time being , we expect the same discreteness from you Meghna"

"But Why? I mean from what I see , you both definitely love each other. You like being together. The walls are full of your pictures. I mean what is stopping both of you from becoming a couple , don't tell me its Sonarika and her 'love' for her manchild"

That last sentence pissed Sonarika a lot , she clenched her fist but she maintained her composure and hid her anger.

"Its not just that Meghna. Yes , her life is a bit complicated. But so is mine , I cannot just accept her and make her part of my life. Especially after I've just repaired my personal relations with my family members. It will hard for me to convince my mom that I found someone as my life partner and all the more have to explain her married status. Its not that easy , which is why we are requesting you Meghna. Please keep our relationship under wraps and in secret for some time until I try to convince my family. We need time for that , and that is something we want from you"

Meghna looked exhausted and frustrated. But Sonarika liked the approach Vikram took. Vikram gave a nod to Sonarika without making Meghna notice it. They both waited patiently to see what her response will be. Meghna sighed and then responded.

"Fine , I guess we'll guard each other's secrets. Let me know what Rachika's decision is. I have to let my date know if its still on"

"Great , Meghna did you come in your ride here?"

"Nah , I hired a cab"

"Great , we'll go together to the office. Give me few minutes while I fix the mess he has made on me"

"Like I said , I didn't hear your complain" Vikram jokingly mocked her.

"Behave mister , you had your fun!" Sonarika said giggling as she walked into the bedroom.

Vikram smiled looking at her as Meghna noticed him staring at her friend.

"You really love her don't you?" Meghna questioned.
Vikram had a lot of conflicted thoughts in her mind , but he eventually responded.

"I do , she is the one for me!"

"Well then , convince your family fast. And then take her to your world , stop confining this love in this congested apartment"

"I will Meghna.....I will"

Vikram looked towards Sonarika supressing his emotions as Sonarika returned fixing her hair and saree.

"So shall we go?"

"Lead the way"

"Okay , good bye Mister. Behave for the day"

"Goodbye Soni!"

Saying that Vikram grabbed her by the waist , leaned down and kissed Sonarika on the lips. It wasn't an intense or a simple peck , but a moderate thing of both. Sonarika was stunned by his actions , but she deduced he was doing this to convince Meghna. Both of them separated as Sonarika struggled to maintain her composure. A lof of their moments flashed before her eyes as she eventually returned to reality. Sonarika soon walked away faking a smile as she drove off with her car with Meghna to their office.

                                                                                                                                             (CHAPTER TO BE CONTD)