21-09-2026, 07:08 PM
That evening.
Sandhya smoothly exited the swimming pool without catching Rakesh's eye. She took out her mobile and checked it. There was a message from Kathir. Coincidentally, he had chosen the exact same coffee shop she had gone to with Rakesh the previous day. Seeing this, Sandhya smiled faintly, replied 'I'm coming', and set off for the coffee shop.
In that coffee shop in Bangalore, the lighting was soothing, and soft music was playing.
Wearing tight jeans and a sleeveless top that subtly highlighted her prominent bust, Sandhya arrived and sat down. Kathir was sitting opposite her. Breaking his control, his eyes sized her up completely.
Both ordered coffee. Initially, the conversation revolved around astrology.
Sipping his coffee, Kathir asked, "Bhanu, you mentioned while talking at the gym this morning... that since I am running the Venus Dasha now, Venus has been activated. How are you saying that with such certainty?"
With a smile, Sandhya leaned forward slightly. "Even though Venus is debilitated in your 2nd house (Virgo), during its Dasha, lust and happiness will change significantly in your life, Kathir. It will provide a new light. Venus will return everything you have lost," she said. There was a mystery in her gaze.
Kathir enjoyed that. Then he asked, "Alright, let my horoscope be. You have Ketu in your 2nd house... what do you think about that?"
Sandhya thought for a moment and asked back, "Generally, if Ketu is in the 2nd house... they say there will be detachment in family life. But looking at me, does it seem like that?"
Kathir laughed. "Certainly, it won't affect your family life, Bhanu. Because your second house lord, Mars, is conjunct Jupiter in the ninth house. Generally, they say Ketu in the second house severs family attachments. But according to your horoscope, you won't see family just as an ordinary emotional bond. You will view it as a sacred duty, a Dharma. You will go to any extent to protect that duty. Ketu will keep you detached from the petty dramas within the family, but it will make you fight like a warrior to protect the family's honor."
"Oh... is that so!" Sandhya said.
"But, Ketu in the 2nd house will give your character a strange trait."
Sandhya raised an eyebrow. "A strange trait? What is that?"
"You lie a lot, Bhanu," Kathir said, looking straight into her eyes.
Although Sandhya was taken aback for a second, she immediately laughed out loud. "Lie? Me?"
"Yes. Your Ketu and Rahu will turn you into a formidable manipulator. But..." Kathir paused for a moment and continued, "You won't use this manipulation to ruin others or extort money. You will lie to protect yourself, for some justifiable reason. Correct?"
Sandhya was terrified inside. 'This guy is no joke... looks like he'll read my very pulse and nerves through astrology itself!' she thought to herself. But outwardly, with a faint smile, she just said, "Mmm... could be."
After some more astrological discussions, Sandhya changed the topic. Her face became a bit serious.
"Kathir... an important matter," she said, lowering her voice.
Kathir sat up straight. "Tell me, Bhanu."
"My father and grandfather have told me very strictly that I shouldn't share my horoscope with anyone. In fact, the only copy of my horoscope is with my grandfather. Besides him, you are the only person outside my family who knows my horoscope."
Hearing this, Kathir felt a sense of pride and was moved. He thrilled at the trust she had placed in him.
"Please... you shouldn't share this with anyone else," Sandhya said in a pleading tone.
With a smile, Kathir assured her. "Definitely, Bhanu. This is a secret kept only between the two of us."
He thought for a moment and asked in confusion, "But I have a doubt, Bhanu. If you shouldn't show your horoscope to anyone... how did your marriage happen? Did they marry you without checking horoscope compatibility?"
Sandhya laughed out loud again. Drinking her coffee, she started telling her story.
"That's a long story, Kathir. I was very, very close to my grandfather. When I was about 12 years old, my grandfather called me and spoke to me about a very serious matter."
Curious, Kathir asked, "What did he say?"
"He said he had looked at horoscopes and selected a boy for me. He asked for my promise that I would marry only him."
Kathir was shocked. "At 12 years old? What did you say?"
"I knew he was doing it for the good of my life, Kathir. So, without thinking for even a minute, I gave my promise to my grandfather," Sandhya said very casually.
Kathir stared at her, speechless. 'Would a girl make such a decision at 12 years old?'
Sandhya continued: "Grandfather told me who that boy was right then. I knew about their family. But we wouldn't meet often. The last time I saw that boy was when I was studying in LKG... I barely remembered him. Not only that, grandfather also told me that until I was ready for marriage... that is, for another 10 years, I wouldn't even get a chance to meet that boy in person."
With shock, Kathir said, "Wow... even in this day and age? But still, how did your husband's family accept this proposal? Didn't they ask for your horoscope?"
Sandhya said proudly, "My husband's family has that much respect for my grandfather, Kathir. In fact, it was my grandfather who calculated and wrote my husband's horoscope. At the same time he brought up this marriage talk with me, my grandfather had spoken to their family about this too."
"Did they agree immediately?"
"They took my grandfather's single word that the horoscope compatibility between the two of us was excellent as gospel truth. But... my uncle and aunt (mother-in-law) had a slight hesitation."
"What hesitation?"
"They had a fear: what if the kids grow up, fall in love with someone else, and insist on marrying them? But my grandfather said very confidently... 'Nothing like that will happen. Both of them will only marry the person their family chooses,' he affirmed."
Kathir looked at her in disbelief. It amazed him how a girl could wait for 10 years for her future husband on blind faith without even seeing his face.
Sandhya continued: "So, until my husband came to see me... I waited for almost 10 years. I never even searched for him on social media. But when I was 18, at a function, I met my aunt (mother-in-law), uncle (father-in-law), his older brother, his younger brother, and the eldest daughter-in-law of that house. They all liked me... and I really liked their family too. Mentally, I became a daughter of their house right then."
Amazed, Kathir asked, "So you didn't see your husband then?"
"No. My grandfather had strictly said that my husband and I shouldn't meet in person until the marriage was fixed."
Kathir sighed. "Great, Bhanu. How were you able to do this? How did he wait without seeing or talking to you in person?"
With a faint smile, Sandhya said, "I don't know, Kathir. But that yearning of not seeing him kept a thrill and a huge anticipation alive within me. That made me focus only on my life and my studies. It protected me from falling into any love affairs in college or college. I was so happy with my studies."
Kathir was looking at her in awe. He felt that she was no ordinary girl, but an epic woman who would go to any lengths for her family and her beliefs.
But, keeping it a mysterious secret within herself where that 10 years of waiting and trust had brought her today, Sandhya was getting ready to cast Kathir into an illusionary web.
---
Kathir sat in awe, listening to the story of Sandhya's 10-year wait. While their conversation was going on, a couple pushed the glass door of the coffee shop and entered.
Sandhya's gaze coincidentally turned that way. It was Rakesh! With him, a modern girl came in very closely.
Sandhya immediately snapped to attention and hid herself slightly behind Kathir's line of sight. She was careful not to catch Rakesh's eye. At the same time, while talking to Kathir, she keenly observed Rakesh and that girl.
Rakesh seated her at a table, was stroking her hands, and talking very intimately. The girl's body language showed that she had completely fallen into Rakesh's trap. The way Rakesh touched her, and the way he leaned in near her neck to talk, clearly indicated to Sandhya that 'He is definitely going to fuck her tonight'.
A thought ran through Sandhya's mind. 'Do I need a guy like this, who sleeps around with multiple partners in sexual matters? Was I a bit hasty in my rush for revenge?' she thought.
She firmly believed that no matter how much hunger for lust (dry spell) she had, she would never fall into the trap of a 'playboy' like Rakesh. What she needed wasn't just lust, but a righteous revenge. Rakesh was not the right guy for that.
Her gaze turned back to Kathir. He was looking at her with admiration. 'This guy... he's been yearning without the scent of a woman for many months. His lust is pure and strong. He alone is enough. Initially, I can have sex with him while making Vicky watch. Later, if I can make Vicky join in too... the threesome we anticipated will happen perfectly.'
In that one moment, Sandhya completely cut Rakesh out of her plan.
She sat up straight and looked directly into Kathir's eyes.
**Sandhya:** "Alright Kathir, leave that. Is your divorce finalized? Or is the case still going on?"
This question pulled Kathir back to reality. His face suddenly wilted.
**Kathir:** "It's over, Bhanu." His voice turned raspy. "It was a love marriage. But, she could never understand me. My family and my responsibilities were important to me. Her freedom and her lifestyle were important to her. Small ego clashes became big, and finally, we separated mutually."
**Sandhya:** "Kids?"
Kathir's eyes teared up slightly.
**Kathir:** "I have a son. He's eight years old. Being separated from him is hell, Bhanu. If I wanted, I could have fought for custody. But I know my wife cherishes him more than her life, and moreover, he needs a mother's embrace. I didn't have the heart to separate him from his mother. So I left him with her. But... right now, I am living my life only for him." He finished saying this with pain.
Sandhya's heart melted. She reached out her hand and supportively held his hand resting on the table. Her soft touch was a great comfort to Kathir.
**Sandhya:** "Don't worry, Kathir. Kids will definitely understand a father when the time comes. A father's affection is always expressed only through sacrifice. Fathers don't know how to make kids understand that, and kids won't understand it initially. But, when that sacrifice comes to be understood, the father usually won't be around. That is the rule of nature."
She squeezed his hand lightly. "But one thing, Kathir... no matter who forgets, a son will never forget his father until the end. You watch, at the right time, your son will come to you."
These words of Sandhya unloaded the burden that had been in Kathir's mind for many months. The comfort his debilitated Moon in the 4th house (depressed mind) sought, it found in her words.
They both looked at each other in silence. In that coffee shop, a deep understanding and mental peace that transcended lust formed between them. With that clarity, they both took leave from the coffee shop and returned to their respective homes.
Sandhya had set a clear target in her revenge plan. From now on, Kathir was her only target.
Sandhya smoothly exited the swimming pool without catching Rakesh's eye. She took out her mobile and checked it. There was a message from Kathir. Coincidentally, he had chosen the exact same coffee shop she had gone to with Rakesh the previous day. Seeing this, Sandhya smiled faintly, replied 'I'm coming', and set off for the coffee shop.
In that coffee shop in Bangalore, the lighting was soothing, and soft music was playing.
Wearing tight jeans and a sleeveless top that subtly highlighted her prominent bust, Sandhya arrived and sat down. Kathir was sitting opposite her. Breaking his control, his eyes sized her up completely.
Both ordered coffee. Initially, the conversation revolved around astrology.
Sipping his coffee, Kathir asked, "Bhanu, you mentioned while talking at the gym this morning... that since I am running the Venus Dasha now, Venus has been activated. How are you saying that with such certainty?"
With a smile, Sandhya leaned forward slightly. "Even though Venus is debilitated in your 2nd house (Virgo), during its Dasha, lust and happiness will change significantly in your life, Kathir. It will provide a new light. Venus will return everything you have lost," she said. There was a mystery in her gaze.
Kathir enjoyed that. Then he asked, "Alright, let my horoscope be. You have Ketu in your 2nd house... what do you think about that?"
Sandhya thought for a moment and asked back, "Generally, if Ketu is in the 2nd house... they say there will be detachment in family life. But looking at me, does it seem like that?"
Kathir laughed. "Certainly, it won't affect your family life, Bhanu. Because your second house lord, Mars, is conjunct Jupiter in the ninth house. Generally, they say Ketu in the second house severs family attachments. But according to your horoscope, you won't see family just as an ordinary emotional bond. You will view it as a sacred duty, a Dharma. You will go to any extent to protect that duty. Ketu will keep you detached from the petty dramas within the family, but it will make you fight like a warrior to protect the family's honor."
"Oh... is that so!" Sandhya said.
"But, Ketu in the 2nd house will give your character a strange trait."
Sandhya raised an eyebrow. "A strange trait? What is that?"
"You lie a lot, Bhanu," Kathir said, looking straight into her eyes.
Although Sandhya was taken aback for a second, she immediately laughed out loud. "Lie? Me?"
"Yes. Your Ketu and Rahu will turn you into a formidable manipulator. But..." Kathir paused for a moment and continued, "You won't use this manipulation to ruin others or extort money. You will lie to protect yourself, for some justifiable reason. Correct?"
Sandhya was terrified inside. 'This guy is no joke... looks like he'll read my very pulse and nerves through astrology itself!' she thought to herself. But outwardly, with a faint smile, she just said, "Mmm... could be."
After some more astrological discussions, Sandhya changed the topic. Her face became a bit serious.
"Kathir... an important matter," she said, lowering her voice.
Kathir sat up straight. "Tell me, Bhanu."
"My father and grandfather have told me very strictly that I shouldn't share my horoscope with anyone. In fact, the only copy of my horoscope is with my grandfather. Besides him, you are the only person outside my family who knows my horoscope."
Hearing this, Kathir felt a sense of pride and was moved. He thrilled at the trust she had placed in him.
"Please... you shouldn't share this with anyone else," Sandhya said in a pleading tone.
With a smile, Kathir assured her. "Definitely, Bhanu. This is a secret kept only between the two of us."
He thought for a moment and asked in confusion, "But I have a doubt, Bhanu. If you shouldn't show your horoscope to anyone... how did your marriage happen? Did they marry you without checking horoscope compatibility?"
Sandhya laughed out loud again. Drinking her coffee, she started telling her story.
"That's a long story, Kathir. I was very, very close to my grandfather. When I was about 12 years old, my grandfather called me and spoke to me about a very serious matter."
Curious, Kathir asked, "What did he say?"
"He said he had looked at horoscopes and selected a boy for me. He asked for my promise that I would marry only him."
Kathir was shocked. "At 12 years old? What did you say?"
"I knew he was doing it for the good of my life, Kathir. So, without thinking for even a minute, I gave my promise to my grandfather," Sandhya said very casually.
Kathir stared at her, speechless. 'Would a girl make such a decision at 12 years old?'
Sandhya continued: "Grandfather told me who that boy was right then. I knew about their family. But we wouldn't meet often. The last time I saw that boy was when I was studying in LKG... I barely remembered him. Not only that, grandfather also told me that until I was ready for marriage... that is, for another 10 years, I wouldn't even get a chance to meet that boy in person."
With shock, Kathir said, "Wow... even in this day and age? But still, how did your husband's family accept this proposal? Didn't they ask for your horoscope?"
Sandhya said proudly, "My husband's family has that much respect for my grandfather, Kathir. In fact, it was my grandfather who calculated and wrote my husband's horoscope. At the same time he brought up this marriage talk with me, my grandfather had spoken to their family about this too."
"Did they agree immediately?"
"They took my grandfather's single word that the horoscope compatibility between the two of us was excellent as gospel truth. But... my uncle and aunt (mother-in-law) had a slight hesitation."
"What hesitation?"
"They had a fear: what if the kids grow up, fall in love with someone else, and insist on marrying them? But my grandfather said very confidently... 'Nothing like that will happen. Both of them will only marry the person their family chooses,' he affirmed."
Kathir looked at her in disbelief. It amazed him how a girl could wait for 10 years for her future husband on blind faith without even seeing his face.
Sandhya continued: "So, until my husband came to see me... I waited for almost 10 years. I never even searched for him on social media. But when I was 18, at a function, I met my aunt (mother-in-law), uncle (father-in-law), his older brother, his younger brother, and the eldest daughter-in-law of that house. They all liked me... and I really liked their family too. Mentally, I became a daughter of their house right then."
Amazed, Kathir asked, "So you didn't see your husband then?"
"No. My grandfather had strictly said that my husband and I shouldn't meet in person until the marriage was fixed."
Kathir sighed. "Great, Bhanu. How were you able to do this? How did he wait without seeing or talking to you in person?"
With a faint smile, Sandhya said, "I don't know, Kathir. But that yearning of not seeing him kept a thrill and a huge anticipation alive within me. That made me focus only on my life and my studies. It protected me from falling into any love affairs in college or college. I was so happy with my studies."
Kathir was looking at her in awe. He felt that she was no ordinary girl, but an epic woman who would go to any lengths for her family and her beliefs.
But, keeping it a mysterious secret within herself where that 10 years of waiting and trust had brought her today, Sandhya was getting ready to cast Kathir into an illusionary web.
---
Kathir sat in awe, listening to the story of Sandhya's 10-year wait. While their conversation was going on, a couple pushed the glass door of the coffee shop and entered.
Sandhya's gaze coincidentally turned that way. It was Rakesh! With him, a modern girl came in very closely.
Sandhya immediately snapped to attention and hid herself slightly behind Kathir's line of sight. She was careful not to catch Rakesh's eye. At the same time, while talking to Kathir, she keenly observed Rakesh and that girl.
Rakesh seated her at a table, was stroking her hands, and talking very intimately. The girl's body language showed that she had completely fallen into Rakesh's trap. The way Rakesh touched her, and the way he leaned in near her neck to talk, clearly indicated to Sandhya that 'He is definitely going to fuck her tonight'.
A thought ran through Sandhya's mind. 'Do I need a guy like this, who sleeps around with multiple partners in sexual matters? Was I a bit hasty in my rush for revenge?' she thought.
She firmly believed that no matter how much hunger for lust (dry spell) she had, she would never fall into the trap of a 'playboy' like Rakesh. What she needed wasn't just lust, but a righteous revenge. Rakesh was not the right guy for that.
Her gaze turned back to Kathir. He was looking at her with admiration. 'This guy... he's been yearning without the scent of a woman for many months. His lust is pure and strong. He alone is enough. Initially, I can have sex with him while making Vicky watch. Later, if I can make Vicky join in too... the threesome we anticipated will happen perfectly.'
In that one moment, Sandhya completely cut Rakesh out of her plan.
She sat up straight and looked directly into Kathir's eyes.
**Sandhya:** "Alright Kathir, leave that. Is your divorce finalized? Or is the case still going on?"
This question pulled Kathir back to reality. His face suddenly wilted.
**Kathir:** "It's over, Bhanu." His voice turned raspy. "It was a love marriage. But, she could never understand me. My family and my responsibilities were important to me. Her freedom and her lifestyle were important to her. Small ego clashes became big, and finally, we separated mutually."
**Sandhya:** "Kids?"
Kathir's eyes teared up slightly.
**Kathir:** "I have a son. He's eight years old. Being separated from him is hell, Bhanu. If I wanted, I could have fought for custody. But I know my wife cherishes him more than her life, and moreover, he needs a mother's embrace. I didn't have the heart to separate him from his mother. So I left him with her. But... right now, I am living my life only for him." He finished saying this with pain.
Sandhya's heart melted. She reached out her hand and supportively held his hand resting on the table. Her soft touch was a great comfort to Kathir.
**Sandhya:** "Don't worry, Kathir. Kids will definitely understand a father when the time comes. A father's affection is always expressed only through sacrifice. Fathers don't know how to make kids understand that, and kids won't understand it initially. But, when that sacrifice comes to be understood, the father usually won't be around. That is the rule of nature."
She squeezed his hand lightly. "But one thing, Kathir... no matter who forgets, a son will never forget his father until the end. You watch, at the right time, your son will come to you."
These words of Sandhya unloaded the burden that had been in Kathir's mind for many months. The comfort his debilitated Moon in the 4th house (depressed mind) sought, it found in her words.
They both looked at each other in silence. In that coffee shop, a deep understanding and mental peace that transcended lust formed between them. With that clarity, they both took leave from the coffee shop and returned to their respective homes.
Sandhya had set a clear target in her revenge plan. From now on, Kathir was her only target.
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