Adultery The Lucky Brother-in-Law

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One morning, Sandhya finished her gym workout and came outside. Her tight yoga pants and sports bra, drenched in sweat, accentuated the curves of her body, making her look even more alluring. She wiped the sweat from her face with a small towel, put on her jacket, and got ready to walk towards the metro station.

As she crossed the gym entrance, Kathir was standing there. Having finished his gym session, he was talking seriously on his phone to someone before taking his bike.

As Sandhya walked past him, their eyes naturally met. As usual, Kathir's gaze held a calm, majestic charm. Sandhya offered a small smile and turned away. But she clearly heard what he was saying on the phone.

"Dei, don't you have any sense? I told you not to rush and propose marriage when Saturn is in the 7th house and Mars is in the 8th house, and do you listen? Look now, unnecessary problems," Kathir was scolding someone.

A cryptic smile bloomed on Sandhya's lips. 'Oho... so he knows astrology? Very interesting,' she noted in her mind. Since she also knew how to read astrology to some extent, she had found a wonderful 'opening' to talk casually with Kathir in the coming days. Tucking the thought of Kathir into a corner of her mind, she walked towards the metro.

**That evening - Swimming Pool:**

A pleasant atmosphere prevailed at that luxurious swimming pool in Bangalore. Sandhya stepped into the water wearing a decent, black one-piece swimsuit. Even though it wasn't overly revealing, it perfectly highlighted her prominent bust and curvy waist.

After swimming a few laps, she came to the edge of the pool and stood catching her breath. Drops of water dripped from her eyes. Wiping her face, she looked around.

A little further away, on the other side of the pool, stood Rakesh. He too had finished swimming and was resting with his hands leaning on the edge of the pool. Water was trickling down his toned body. His gaze was fixed on Sandhya. But, because she had rejected him on the first day, he respectfully watched her from a distance without disturbing her.

Deciding this was the right opportunity, Sandhya decided to open the closed door herself.

She slowly walked through the water and approached Rakesh. He looked at her in surprise. She had never crossed over from the women's swimming area to this side before.

Reaching him, Sandhya leaned her hands on the edge of the pool and stood next to him. "Hi Rakesh," she said with a faint smile.

Rakesh hesitated slightly, then with a charming smile, said, "Hi Bhanu... what's this, talking to me suddenly? I thought 'married women' wouldn't talk to me," lightly teasing her with the very reply she had given him on the first day.

Sandhya laughed. "I was in a bad mood when you approached me that day. But... look how you stepped away decently without any ego, and without bothering me, the moment I said 'no' once... That's what I like about you."

Rakesh's eyes widened in interest. "I know very well that if a girl says 'no', it means 'no', Bhanu. I don't force anyone."

"Very good," Sandhya said. "But, there is no law that married women shouldn't even talk, right?"

Rakesh looked straight at her now. A new hope was born in his gaze. "Definitely not... so, seeing you come and talk yourself... has that 'no' changed a little now?" he asked with a wink.

Sandhya looked straight into his eyes without looking away and said, "My mind won't change that quickly. But... the closed door is slightly ajar. You can try if you want."

This perfect green signal excited Rakesh. He bit his lip and smiled. "Challenge accepted, Bhanu. Shall we grab a coffee outside after swimming tomorrow? Just a friendly coffee."

With a mysterious smile, Sandhya said, "Let's see... depends on my mood tomorrow," gave him a wink, and dove back into the water like a fish.

Watching her curvy back disappear into the water, Rakesh stood there with a victorious smile.

**The next morning.**

Sandhya finished her workout at the gym and came outside. Even though the day's workout had tired her a bit, the thought of meeting Kathir gave her mind a burst of energy. At the same time, Kathir also finished his training and came out behind her.

Slinging her gym bag over her shoulder, Sandhya approached him as he was walking towards his bike and casually started a conversation.

**Sandhya:** "Excuse me Kathir... do you know astrology?"

Kathir turned to look at her. He realized it was Bhanumathi—the girl who came to the gym at the exact same time he did every day and trained hard—who was speaking to him. Without any expression on his face, he replied briefly, "I do." There was a mystery in his eyes.

Sandhya stood a little closer and looked directly into his eyes. "Looking at you, it seems like you are drowning in some deep sorrow. More importantly, I can see a strong 'Rahu Energy' in you."

Her prediction astonished Kathir greatly. Seeing a woman with no prior introduction, and that too someone he just meets at the gym, accurately deducing his planetary alignment made him stop taking out his bike key and look straight at her.

**Kathir:** (smiling slightly) "Is my Rahu that obvious?"

**Sandhya:** (getting a bit excited seeing him smile) "Oh... so you do know how to smile? I asked because your face is always so serious. Anyway, how did you learn astrology? I didn't expect this from a gym fitness freak in Bangalore."

**Kathir:** "There was a good guru in my hometown. I learned from him when I was young. In between, with work and family, I left it for a while. But now... due to some things that happened in life, I've immersed myself in it completely again." A subtle pain peeked through his voice and vanished.

Kathir stared at her for a moment and asked, "Alright, how do you know all this Rahu, Ketu stuff?"

**Sandhya:** "Many people in our relative circle are great spiritualists and know astrology well. I've grown up seeing all that since I was young. I learned a little bit gradually from them. Besides, I always have an interest in this."

She paused for a moment, looked deeply into his eyes again, and said, "And, looking at you, a 'Leo Pride' is blatantly visible. Is your Ascendant (Lagna) Leo?"

Kathir was truly stunned now. His eyes widened in surprise. 'How is she predicting this so accurately?' his astrological brain was confused.

**Kathir:** "How are you saying this so correctly, Bhanu?"

With a smile, Sandhya asked like a psychologist, "Generally, nothing good happens easily in life for Leo Ascendant people. There will be a lot of struggles. How is life going, Kathir?"

Kathir didn't give an answer to that, but merely replied with a sad smile. How could he explain in a single word to this stranger the illusions and pains that Rahu and his Leo Ascendant had caused in his life?

At the same time, an urge arose in Kathir to prove his astrological prowess, the knowledge he had acquired, to her. He liked this intellectual teasing of hers.

**Kathir:** "Since you guessed me so accurately, I will dissect your horoscope to the roots. Tell me your Date of Birth, Time, and Place."

Sandhya burst into loud, ringing laughter. "I can't tell you all that so easily. If you want, a challenge."

**Kathir:** "What challenge?"

**Sandhya:** "You correctly guess my Ascendant (Lagna). If you do, I'll give you my details. You give me your details too. We'll both analyze each other's horoscopes and talk tomorrow. Deal?"

To Kathir, this was a challenge that directly poked his ego. Deducing someone's Ascendant just by looking at their physical structure and characteristics, without having their horoscope chart in hand, is no ordinary feat. It is the pinnacle of the art.

Kathir started thinking seriously. He observed her closely from head to toe once. Her physique visible in the gym attire, her alluring, captivating eyes, her bold speech full of personality without any hesitation, her sly facial expressions... his brain calculated all these like a computer.

'The influence of Venus (Shukra) seems very high in her. Lust, glamour, and at the same time a kind of balance and composure are blended within her. It must be an Ascendant ruled by Venus,' he deduced.

**Kathir:** "Looking at you, the influence of Venus is very prominent. Most probably, there is a high chance your Ascendant is Libra."

Sandhya was taken aback for a second. 'He is no ordinary guy, he is a master in astrology,' she praised his skill in her mind.

**Sandhya:** (laughing) "Perfect. Challenge accepted. My details: May 17, 2002. Evening 4:30 PM. Chennai." (This was Sandhya's actual birth date. But she had only given the name Bhanumathi).

**Kathir:** "I was also born in Chennai."

**Sandhya:** "My mother's side of the family is from Chennai. So I was born there. Alright, tell me your details."

**Kathir:** "August 10, 1989. Morning 7:15 AM. Chennai."

Both etched those details firmly in their minds.

Kathir thought for a moment and said with a faint smile, "Your birthday just passed a month ago, Bhanu. Belated birthday wishes."

"Thanks, Kathir," Sandhya said.

Then both shared the areas they lived in Bangalore. Sandhya learned that Kathir's house was in an area exactly midway between the gym and the swimming pool she frequented.

"See you tomorrow, Kathir. Be ready," Sandhya said, bidding him farewell with a mysterious, lust-tinged look.

Kathir started his bike. His brain had already started drawing the horoscope chart for May 17, 2002, in his mind. 'As soon as I go home, I need to pull up the chart online and look at this horoscope in detail,' he thought to himself. What torment are Sandhya's character, lustful features, and mysteries hidden within that horoscope going to cause him!

**That evening - Coffee Shop:**

After finishing her swimming training at the pool, Sandhya changed clothes and came out. Her dripping wet hair and tired face gave her a unique beauty.

Rakesh was waiting for her outside the pool. He looked very stylish in a casual pair of jeans and a t-shirt. Seeing her, he asked, "Hi Bhanu... ready? Shall we go grab a coffee?"

"Sure," Sandhya said.

Both went to a popular, decent coffee shop nearby. The lighting was soothing, and soft music was playing.

They ordered coffee and sat down.

Rakesh looked at her with a charming gaze. "Tell me, Bhanu... how is Bangalore life going? What does your husband do?" he started the conversation very casually, like a friend.

Sipping her coffee, Sandhya said, "Life is going well, Rakesh. But... since I do work from home completely, I felt I needed a slight change in my routine. That's why I started swimming and going to the gym."

Rakesh smiled. Then he asked, "I understand. You go to a gym too? Where?"

Sandhya gave him the details and said, "Don't come to that side. I have a guy there. He's a bit of a brute."

Rakesh widened his eyes and said, "Wow! And here I was thinking something else about you."

Sandhya laughed. Then she said, "Think whatever you want. But just don't think you can sweep me off my feet easily."

Rakesh said, "Yes. I can sense that."

Then, after chatting cheerfully and finishing their coffee, both of them said their goodbyes.