Adultery Antarvasana: The Forbidden Fire – *** Varnika's First Surrender ***

[shailu4ever]

Sunday Evening – “The Second Round”


The lights were dimmed slightly now,

The golden glow of the floor lamp painting soft shadows across the room.

Everyone sat in a loose circle on cushions and bean bags.

Empty plates were pushed aside, and the cards for the next round of Mafia were shuffled again.

Sandeep was already in host mode.

“This time, no mercy. Madhavi always escapes with those innocent eyes.”

Madhavi rolled her eyes. “That’s because I am innocent.”

Vinay laughed. “You’re the most dangerous type.”

Shruti leaned toward Abhi and whispered,

Loud enough for only him and Madhavi to hear, “I’m watching her. She has secrets.”

Abhi glanced between the two women and smiled. “You think you’ll catch her?”

Shruti narrowed her eyes, playful. “I can smell trouble from three seats away.”

Madhavi’s voice cut in smoothly,

A soft curve to her tone: “Then maybe you’re sitting too close to the wrong person.”

Abhi looked at her.

Her smile was calm, but her eyes sparkled with something sharper, something aware.

She wasn’t competing with Shruti.

She was dancing around her.

Letting her play... while never really stepping aside.


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