29-06-2026, 09:20 AM
Chapter 81: Mumbai Entanglements
The moment their flight landed in Mumbai, the chaos of the city greeted them with humid air and bustling energy. HR had arranged for two company representatives to receive the team at the airport. After a smooth one-hour drive, they arrived at a luxurious seaside hotel, its grand lobby gleaming with marble and soft lighting.
The HR representative handed over four car keys with a professional smile. “As advised, each of you gets access to a car. Feel free to explore the city whenever you want.”
HR informed us that business tycoon, Dhruv had already reached the previous night. “He’s scheduled a meeting at 10 AM,” the representative informed them.
“Rest now — it’s only 5:50 AM. After today’s meeting, you’ll need to plan the rest of the schedule based on the outcome. Feel free to call us, if you need any guide. Here are some route maps for nearby attractions.” He then gestured toward the elevators. “We’ve booked two spacious bedrooms. Men and women can share separately, or we can arrange individual rooms if preferred.”
Tharun said thanks, we will let you know if anything neeed,
The representatives bid good bye and assured they will be back here at 9 to pick them up.
A room boy helped with their luggage as they headed upstairs.
As they walked down the elegant corridor, Sharmi felt a mischievous spark. She wanted to test the waters again — one more push to stir jealousy. She thought Nikki will succumb to this play, she cant act anymore with what she gonna do. With a playful tone and a shy giggle, she announced loud enough for everyone to hear:
“Hey Nikki, just like we joked in the flight… it would be great if we could stay in our partners’ rooms instead of the girls together.”
Nikitha turned, her expression unreadable for a moment. She glanced at Jay, then at Tharun, and said calmly, “Thank you. I would prefer that.” Me and Tharun will take that room at the end.
Without waiting for a reaction, she walked alongside Tharun toward the last room at the end of the corridor. The door clicked shut behind them with a loud, final creek. With her suitcase left out in hallway.
Jay stood frozen in the hallway, stunned.
Sharmi was equally stunned, but she started realising, Nikitha was not some one who could be just okay with the jealosy games, something seemed to shift.. she is yet to figure it out.. But she solidly believes Nikitha had still has love on Jay. She turned to Jay with a confused smile, she realised Jay was furious, Jay’s face darkened with frustration and suspicion.
“What are you doing, Sharmi?” he asked, voice low but intense. “What the hell are you really doing?”
He stepped closer, eyes searching hers. “She’s just jealous. She’s pretending to prove she chose him — can’t you see it?
Jay was alarmed, Wait… what do you know about us, Sharmi? Why are you claiming she is just pretending? From the very first day, your behavior has been suspicious. Tell me — what exactly are you trying to do? Who the hell are you?”
His voice rose with every word, anger and confusion mixing dangerously.
Sharmi’s eyes widened. Before he could say anything more, she quickly placed her hand over his mouth to silence him and pushed him backward into their assigned room. The door shut behind them with a soft click.
At that exact moment few seconds before, Nikitha — who had stepped out of her room to grab her suitcase in the hallway — witnessed everything.
She saw Sharmi’s hand covering Jay’s mouth.
She saw Sharmi pushing him inside the room.
She saw the door close.
A heavy, stabbing pain exploded in her chest. For a few seconds, she stood paralyzed, breath caught in her throat. The image burned into her mind. Without a word, she turned around, stepped back into Tharun’s room, and locked the door with trembling fingers.
Inside, Tharun noticed her sudden pallor. “Nikki? What happened?”
She didn’t answer. She simply walked to the bed and sat down, her mind reeling.
The women have to share the bed with other men… for their own games.
Meanwhile, inside the other room, Jay pulled Sharmi’s hand away from his mouth, breathing heavily.
“Sharmi…” he warned, voice dangerously low.
The tension in Mumbai had only just begun.
The moment their flight landed in Mumbai, the chaos of the city greeted them with humid air and bustling energy. HR had arranged for two company representatives to receive the team at the airport. After a smooth one-hour drive, they arrived at a luxurious seaside hotel, its grand lobby gleaming with marble and soft lighting.
The HR representative handed over four car keys with a professional smile. “As advised, each of you gets access to a car. Feel free to explore the city whenever you want.”
HR informed us that business tycoon, Dhruv had already reached the previous night. “He’s scheduled a meeting at 10 AM,” the representative informed them.
“Rest now — it’s only 5:50 AM. After today’s meeting, you’ll need to plan the rest of the schedule based on the outcome. Feel free to call us, if you need any guide. Here are some route maps for nearby attractions.” He then gestured toward the elevators. “We’ve booked two spacious bedrooms. Men and women can share separately, or we can arrange individual rooms if preferred.”
Tharun said thanks, we will let you know if anything neeed,
The representatives bid good bye and assured they will be back here at 9 to pick them up.
A room boy helped with their luggage as they headed upstairs.
As they walked down the elegant corridor, Sharmi felt a mischievous spark. She wanted to test the waters again — one more push to stir jealousy. She thought Nikki will succumb to this play, she cant act anymore with what she gonna do. With a playful tone and a shy giggle, she announced loud enough for everyone to hear:
“Hey Nikki, just like we joked in the flight… it would be great if we could stay in our partners’ rooms instead of the girls together.”
Nikitha turned, her expression unreadable for a moment. She glanced at Jay, then at Tharun, and said calmly, “Thank you. I would prefer that.” Me and Tharun will take that room at the end.
Without waiting for a reaction, she walked alongside Tharun toward the last room at the end of the corridor. The door clicked shut behind them with a loud, final creek. With her suitcase left out in hallway.
Jay stood frozen in the hallway, stunned.
Sharmi was equally stunned, but she started realising, Nikitha was not some one who could be just okay with the jealosy games, something seemed to shift.. she is yet to figure it out.. But she solidly believes Nikitha had still has love on Jay. She turned to Jay with a confused smile, she realised Jay was furious, Jay’s face darkened with frustration and suspicion.
“What are you doing, Sharmi?” he asked, voice low but intense. “What the hell are you really doing?”
He stepped closer, eyes searching hers. “She’s just jealous. She’s pretending to prove she chose him — can’t you see it?
Jay was alarmed, Wait… what do you know about us, Sharmi? Why are you claiming she is just pretending? From the very first day, your behavior has been suspicious. Tell me — what exactly are you trying to do? Who the hell are you?”
His voice rose with every word, anger and confusion mixing dangerously.
Sharmi’s eyes widened. Before he could say anything more, she quickly placed her hand over his mouth to silence him and pushed him backward into their assigned room. The door shut behind them with a soft click.
At that exact moment few seconds before, Nikitha — who had stepped out of her room to grab her suitcase in the hallway — witnessed everything.
She saw Sharmi’s hand covering Jay’s mouth.
She saw Sharmi pushing him inside the room.
She saw the door close.
A heavy, stabbing pain exploded in her chest. For a few seconds, she stood paralyzed, breath caught in her throat. The image burned into her mind. Without a word, she turned around, stepped back into Tharun’s room, and locked the door with trembling fingers.
Inside, Tharun noticed her sudden pallor. “Nikki? What happened?”
She didn’t answer. She simply walked to the bed and sat down, her mind reeling.
The women have to share the bed with other men… for their own games.
Meanwhile, inside the other room, Jay pulled Sharmi’s hand away from his mouth, breathing heavily.
“Sharmi…” he warned, voice dangerously low.
The tension in Mumbai had only just begun.
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