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মিয়া আপনে পাঠকের পরামর্শকে এতো নেগেটিভ ভাবে নিচ্ছেন কেনো? লেখক গল্প সাজেশান অনুযায়ী গল্পের গতিপথ চেঞ্জ করতেই পারে।

Major issue with my characters in the story is they dont speak what they intended to, they sometimes get manipulated or go away from what they originally intended to do because of how society wants. 

You want me to behave like my character, i would face criticism than following readers opinion and change track. 

I  personally know how i ridiculed  a story, with my own hands to meet audience expectation. Sometimes let writer finish what he intended to do .

Im okay with opinions that can fix certain things, not changing authors original vision

[heygiwriter]

Any more updates, should we anticipate for rest of the day?

Thanks

Didnt get time.. a lot re edited required.. will try to post 2 chapters per day

[heygiwriter]

Chapter 47: Four Hearts & Silent Care


As soon as Tharun left, the door clicked shut behind him, and the house fell into heavy silence. Nikitha stood near the stairs for a long moment, her heart sinking. She had let this happen. She hadn’t stopped Tharun from coming inside, from hugging her in her nighty, from speaking so casually in front of Jay. The realization hit her like a cold wave.

Jay must be boiling inside. She thought. 

She felt a sharp pang of guilt. She hadn’t intended for things to escalate like this at home — their shared space. Taking a deep breath, she went downstairs, hesitant and panicked.

Jay was lying on the bed, eyes closed, looking exhausted. He didn’t speak when she entered.

“I’m sorry,” Nikitha said softly, standing near the edge of the bed. “I promise I’ll stop him from coming here again.”
Jay remained silent for a few seconds, then opened his eyes. His voice was tired, drained of energy.

“What difference does this make?” he asked.
Nikitha: “Pardon?”

Jay: “Let me be honest with you, Nikki. For the past few days, we’ve been exchanging the same set of words again and again. I have no strength left to argue with you. All I can say is one thing — you are not in your right mind. You are filled with anger and rage. Fine, it’s okay… but what I would say is: Don’t change tracks without knowing your destination. It would be meaningless if you change in the middle and still lag behind.”
Nikitha looked at him, her chest tight. “Please be precise. I’m not interested in long arguments — not because I’m tired or ignoring you. You need to rest well.”

Jay exhaled slowly. “You are playing with four hearts, Nikki. Be careful. In the process, I’m sure you may break many hearts. It’s up to you to reduce the numbers.”

Nikitha was confused for a second, then understood exactly what he meant — Jay, Tharun, and Mithra. She stayed quiet for a moment.

Who was the fourth one she wondered. 
Assuming third heart belongs to Mitha, she said

“Don’t think I’m not considering Mithra and her feelings,” she said finally. “The reality is I cannot help her when she displays the same level of affection towards Tharun. He ends up leaning on me, wanting more. Like me, he will have a word with her if we are seriously taking this. Don’t worry. You all have to face the consequences for how you take your loved ones for granted. And it’s too early to speak about breaking hearts. We’ve just begun to know each other. Let’s not talk about it anymore.”

Jay didn’t push further. He lay there lost in thought.

After a pause, Nikitha asked, puzzled, “Who is that fourth heart that would get hurt in the process? You, Mithra, Tharun… who is the fourth one?”
Jay looked at her and said, “I didn’t realize you’re so heartless that you forget you have a heart… and it would get hurt when things get complicated.”

Nikitha : “I don’t know where you learned to speak like this. You cannot love or read people’s love or reciprocate, but you know how to hurt and make fun. Right, let it be.”

Jay thought she was in rage, he feared if she would go back office, while he may need her support. But deep inside he knows if she even decides to go he cannot stop her. 

Hiding his hesitation, he decided to ask After a minute,

Jay: “Tharun told you to come back to the office at noon, didn’t he? anything important, if there is something you go i can manage.”
Nikitha looked at him. “I don’t want to. I have to be here. Tharun will understand.”

The entire day passed in relative quiet. Nikitha took care of Jay with gentle dedication — feeding him kanji, changing his damp cloths, making sure he took his medicines on time. His fever gradually came down. She barely left his side.

That night, she stayed awake longer than usual, checking on him every now and then. When he finally fell into a peaceful sleep, she lay beside him, her mind a whirlwind of guilt, confusion, and exhaustion.

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The next morning, while preparing fresh kanji, Nikitha called Tharun. She really didn’t want any more unwanted complications. She was also a little disappointed with how he had behaved the previous day.

She hadn’t responded to his messages either.

“Tharun,” she said firmly when he picked up. “It’s important.”
Tharun: “Anything serious? Is Jay fine?”

Nikitha: “He’s better. But listen… Don’t come home unannounced again.

Tharun: Why? Did tharun said anything?

Nikitha: No, neighbors noticed you frequently and started asking about it. (She lied), So“Don’t come home unannounced again,” she said firmly. “If you respect me, I want you to obey my words. Lets just meet outside in the office or somewhere, no more to my house.”

Tharun was quiet for a moment, then replied, “Okay. I’ll wait for you at the office.”
Nikitha: “One more thing… I thought we had an agreement when we spoke at the beach. 

I hope you are a gentleman who would honor my opinion.”
Tharun: “I’m sorry, Nikki. I just missed you.”

Nikitha: “I have made the toughest decision in my life. I want to prove something to myself. I want to tell myself I could experience love. I hope you understand. Meet you at the office. Bye.”

Tharun: “Bye, Nikki.”

Three hours passed.

After finishing the kanji and ensuring Jay had eaten, Nikitha went to the office in the afternoon. When colleagues asked where she had been, she gave a simple lie: “A distant relative was sick. I was at the hospital.”

Tharun and Nikitha shared a knowing glance across the floor.
At 4 PM, as soon as she entered Tharun’s cabin, he closed the door behind her and looked at her with concern mixed with desire.
Nikitha was little disappointed with Tharun, as they are alone, she decided to test him. 

[heygiwriter]

Stop annoying man. Let me stop writing.. You tell me what should i do, how should the story progress. ? 

You want me me to Nikki stay away from Tharun, and join back Jai right?

Why then this story to be written on Xossipy?

[heygiwriter]

Dear Amzad, i have a upcoming story titled Malavika, already i have started but halted for now, will continue after sometime, all your expectation can be fulfilled there, this is not a story for you. :) Please understand 

Im trying my level best to not to hurt you.. or any readers. 

PLEASE UNDERSTAND . 

Its a choice.. you can choose the book which suits you. You can choose the right destination you wanted to. 

I wont enter a wrong train and blame engine driver for not taking to place you want or ask him to travel to different destination.

[heygiwriter]

Excellent writing, fantastic update. All characters have deep emotions. When I don't take sides story is fun to read, how couples fight, romance of Tharun Nikki all are well written. How Niki got upset when he called jay gay and theirs lavender marriage. But if I think about any character there are lot emotions, mistakes on each. It's kind of complicated and cruel if I think too much. So I will just enjoy the ride with open mind..

About Niki character, did she develop feelings for Jay?. She didn't realise that's love but when he didn't give her attention  that pissed of her. She is acting like teenager who fights with crush because he ignored her before. Jay just had breakup and married Nikki on same day. His priority was not love then nevertheless he got beautiful wife with FWB. He got contented but Niki never dated anyone so romance, attention are super important for her.

I have a feeling Tharun may find secret soon. I am also curious is Tharun more understanding, niki once told she wants an understanding husband like Jay.

Keep the good work, you are doing very good.

I will ask you to revisit your comment :) after end of this story :)

[heygiwriter]

Chapter 48: Honest Desires



The afternoon sun filtered through the blinds of Tharun’s spacious cabin as Nikitha quietly closed the door behind her. The room felt heavier now — more intimate, more dangerous.

She had come here with a clear purpose: to test him. After his unannounced visit that morning and the way he had boldly hugged her in front of Jay’s house, doubt had taken root. If he slipped even now, she would rethink everything.


Tharun stood up the moment she entered.

For a brief second, his eyes darkened with unmistakable hunger as they traced her figure. The memory of her in nighty last morning clearly lingered. But he controlled himself. Instead of stepping forward or reaching for her, he gestured calmly toward the chair opposite his desk.

“Nikki… sit,” he said, his voice soft and sincere. “Please.”
She sat down, surprised by his restraint.

Tharun remained behind his desk, giving her clear space. He ran a hand through his hair, exhaling slowly.


“Are you alright?” he asked first, genuine concern in his tone.
“Did you have to handle everything alone while helping Jay? 
I hope he’s doing better now.”



Nikitha nodded. “He’s better. I’m just helping his wife… that’s all.”

Tharun nodded, then slowly began.


“I’ve been thinking about what you said on the beach,” he began. “You’re right. I got carried away. Seeing you this morning in your night… in your home… it messed with my head. I’m sorry.”

Nikitha watched him carefully. He wasn’t approaching her. No teasing touches. No attempt to kiss her. He was actually listening.

Tharun continued, his tone honest, “I won’t lie to you — I still want you physically. A lot. But I don’t want you to feel like that’s all I see in you. You told me you want to feel loved, not just desired. So… let’s do this your way. No pressure. No rushing. Tell me what you need right now.”

Nikitha felt a strange mix of relief and unexpected attraction. He was passing her test. For the first time, he wasn’t pushing.

Still, doubt lingered in her mind. Is he just acting patient to win me over and then abandon me later?

She needed to understand him better. To see if he is telling the truth.. When there is love and emotion why does his lust take the centre stage? And why is he openly stating ‘I still want you Physically? She decided to ask!


Nikkitha: Tharun i dont understand this! - “Why is it so physical for you?” she asked boldly, looking straight into his eyes. 

Tharun leaned back slightly, a small, almost sad smile appearing on his face.
“I may have some reasons,” he said quietly. “I’ve been in a relationship with Mithra for many years. But till now… I have not even properly kissed her. When I proposed to her, I was still a teenager and nothing happened. Then I became a young adult in college and nothing happened.  If I had married at the right time, I would have been a family man by now. Now looking back.. I feel like I’ve wasted my youth. My suppressed desires are getting out of hand.”

He paused, then added with surprising vulnerability, “But with you even if I have to wait a few more years… it feels worth it for you. 

Nikkitha laughs, what kind of word play is it? 
Why could you wait for me but not for Mithra?

Tharun: Because you satisfy me emotionally. That alone is enough for me right now.

Nikkitha could not ask for more, she realized what he was saying. Mithra was not available emotionally or physically even after years in Love. 

Nikitha was taken aback. Like her, he too craved emotional attachment. Unlike her, he had stayed faithful in a long relationship without even basic physical intimacy. She could hardly believe it.

She remembered how she and Jay had a physical connection with absolute no love, but here what kind of promise she made that Tharun pointlessly waited for her.. Her rage on Mithra grows, but she is controlled. She felt Mithra anyway is unimportant now. 

But she suddenly remembered Tharun saying about Calicut Senior, to whom he had flirted with at night. 

“What about that Calicut senior?” she asked. “Didn’t you try with her physically?”
Tharun laughed softly, shaking his head.

“No, no. I was so serious about Mithra back then. But young blood right, I was tempted, I thought I could separate my hunger for sex and love. But when I got the chance… I felt like I was cheating on her. So I withdrew.”

Nikitha let out a small laugh. “Poor you.”

Then her expression turned serious. 
“Then what you’re doing now… with me… isn’t that cheating Mithra?”

Tharun’s face became solemn.

“I have already emotionally detached from her,” he admitted. “I haven’t found the courage to tell her yet. But it doesn’t mean I’m still fully in that relationship. If you had been unmarried and ready… maybe I would have told her straight away and pressured you to accept me.”

Nikitha’s heart beat faster. She asked the important question, her voice steady but laced with nervousness:


“Then what do you see me as in your life? Your girlfriend is emotionally detached and you don’t have a clear plan with her. But I’m married and not single. So what do you really want from me? Where do you see me in your future? What’s your plan for me? Answer from your heart.”


Tharun looked at her for a long moment, his eyes intense.

Nikitha wanted a straight answer from him, this would shape her future she believed.

[heygiwriter]

I do not understand what did I do wrong? I never got such response from any author since exbi.

The way you keep on commenting, about what is righteous, what should be done. 

Indirectly feeding how the story should progress.

[heygiwriter]

You reported me, fine but you dush bag rotten ass hopefully may know I also can report you.

Calm down Amzad, I hope we can have a honest interaction.. you don't know how it drain my intentions, when people indirectly accuses my character about righteous what should have been done etc. 

Im frankly doesnt want to hurt anyone in the process, like me many in the forum may come here for some enjoyment , didnt want to hurt anyone or cause a dent in mood. 

Thats the reason im explaining you things.

[heygiwriter]

Chapter 49: The Honest Answer


The silence in Tharun’s cabin stretched between them, thick and heavy. 
Nikitha’s question still hung in the air — raw, direct, and impossible to dodge.

“Then what do you see me as in your life?” she had asked. “What’s your plan for me? Answer from your heart.”
Tharun looked at her for a long moment, his intense eyes softening with something deeper than desire. He leaned forward slightly, elbows resting on the desk, choosing his words with care.

“The answer depends on what you want, Nikki,” he said quietly. “I’ve had several options in my mind at different stages with you.”
He paused, gathering his thoughts.

“The first time I saw you in the office… when I learned you were a married woman living alone while your husband was… distant… I’ll be honest. I wanted you physically. I wanted to fuck you everywhere we could get away with it — as long as we both enjoyed it and no one got hurt.”
Nikitha’s breath caught, but she didn’t interrupt.

“Then, as I got closer to you,” Tharun continued, “it became more than that. I wanted a proper affair. Something passionate, something that could help both of us escape the unbearable treatment we were getting from our partners. Just two people finding comfort and pleasure in each other.”
He smiled faintly, almost self-mocking.


“But ever since that evening on the beach… something changed. I started wanting more. I started thinking about marrying you. About building something real. I can’t think of anything else now — not even temporary sex. But I don’t know the full story with your husband. I don’t know how deep the wound is, or how big the fight between you two really is. I don’t want to scare you with my thoughts.”

Tharun’s voice grew softer, more vulnerable.

“I’m okay if you just want love. I’m okay if you want love plus sex. I’m even okay if right now you only want sex. You’ve stayed sincere for many years without letting another man in — that means something. It means you are not ready to leave him, even after he gave you a big chance - where you were lonely for years and yet you stayed loyally for him. Without love you could not do it.  It would break me if I pushed you into this and you left me later for him, it would pain me more. 

So I want to wait and see what you truly want. Until you find clarity… I want to stay in control too. I’m glad our beach conversation happened. That morning with the nighty and the hug… I got carried away. I admit there is a constant fight inside me between lust and something deeper. I don’t know if it’s love yet… but I know only one thing can truly beat lust and that’s love.”

He looked straight into her eyes.

“I don’t know what kind of wound you carry that made you open up to me. I don’t want to take advantage of it and hurt you even more. So I’m open, just like you. Let’s search inside ourselves together. When we find out what this really is… we’ll decide. I’m okay with any role you give me. But if you ever see me as your future… let me know. I will have a proper conversation with Mithra. That’s a promise.”

Tharun leaned back slightly, his expression serious but gentle.

“But before that… I want only one honest answer from you, Nikki.”
He locked eyes with her.

“Do you still have feelings for your husband?”
"What's his name?"

---

Nikitha could not face the question. Her heart had no clear answer. A storm of panic, guilt, confusion, and buried emotions surged inside her. Her eyes widened slightly, and for the first time in front of Tharun, she looked visibly shaken.

The silence that followed was deafening.

[heygiwriter]

I think this is the right time,she should reveal her marriage with jay and their arrangements.he is asking her to answer honestly.
Still author may have so many surprises waiting for us..

First surprise no more chapter for now. may take another 15 hours for next

[heygiwriter]

Chapter 50 : Nikitha stuck between two Challenges

“Do you still have feelings for your husband?”
The question was left hanging in the air.


What Nikitha had wanted was to test Tharun. He had indeed passed — beautifully. But Tharun’s question suddenly put her on the spot. She sensed, in that moment, that she was failing her own unspoken test. Tharun hadn’t tested her; he had simply asked for an honest answer. The question reflected his seriousness toward her.

For a moment, Nikitha questioned herself. But the silence kept dragging on.
Looking at her quiet for almost a full minute, Tharun asked gently, “Don’t think too much. Just tell me… do you still have feelings for him?”

Nikitha looked down at the table, her voice barely above a whisper.

“I… don’t know.”

Tharun studied her for a long moment. He realized something deeper was at play — something beyond simple attraction or rebellion. 
He stretched his hand across the desk, his palm gently covering hers. 
It wasn’t romantic or lustful. It was warm, steady, and reassuring.

“Open up, dear,” he said softly. “I’ll listen. I’ll console you. I’ll stand by you.”

She didn’t pull away. She let his hand stay.
After a brief, heavy silence, Tharun spoke again.
“Looks like you loved him too much.”

Nikitha’s eyes met his. Those words hit her like a echo of Jay’s challenge — “I will prove you love me more than I do.” Tharun was saying almost the same thing without knowing the full story.

She was in denial.
“I don’t believe that anymore,” she said plainly. “My husband used to tell me that.”

Tharun shook his head gently. “It’s not bad to admit you loved someone truly. I did the same for Mithra. After a point, what matters is whether that love is reciprocated. Let me be frank — I don’t want to manipulate your mind to choose me. I don’t want to cause hindrance in an ongoing relationship. Let’s just begin a bond that we both find missing with our partners. When you yourself come out of whatever you’re stuck in… remember I was here. Choose me.”

Nikitha looked at him, searching his face. 
“So you are serious about me.”
Tharun nodded. “Yes.”

Tharun: He asked softly, “What stops you from explaining things to your husband?
“Do you fear him?”

She smiled faintly. “Fear? Not at all. He is my best friend.”
Tharun looked surprised. “What? That’s… strange.”

Nikitha sighed. “That’s the issue. I cannot hate him… but I cannot love him either after everything that happened. We did spoke, Even if you had not came in my life i think i still would have said him, may be a later stage.”

Tharun: What did he said? 
Nikitha: its complicated, I fear hurting him.. after all he is the man who stood for me at my worst time. 
Tharun asked carefully, “Can you share your story? You haven’t even told me your husband’s name… or what he does? Im just trying to understand you, the issue with your husband.”

Nikitha shook her head. “I’m not ready to share that yet. When the time comes, I will. 
Tharun ,I’m not lying. I’m just hiding it for some time.”

Tharun nodded, understanding. “How long will you stay in this phase? Sometimes you need to take a solid decision.”
Nikitha said, “Maybe five months.”

Tharun looked stunned. “Five months? Why that long?”
Nikitha gave a small, tired smile. “My husband had a challenge with me… that he will prove his love and bring out my love for him. If nothing happens, we walk our separate paths.”

Tharun was silent for a moment, then a determined look crossed his face.
“So I have a real opening.”

Nikitha smiled faintly. “Maybe…” but “All depends on what he does. He is a madman. He gets angry so soon. I know his softer side that no one see, he would be broken for sure. I could not see him suffer. As i said earlier, He was the one soul who stood with me at the right time. I need to give my entire life for him… but I also wanted some love too.”

Tharun tightened his hand gently over hers — an assurance, not possession.

“Don’t worry. We will cross this. I won’t question you or push you for your side story. You will tell me yourself one day. I will wait for that day.”

But, I'm intrigued. 

Don’t think only your husband can challenge. Even I can. Before those five months end, I will win you. I will make you choose me over him. You may love him big, he might have loved you even better… but I will do more than him. Trust me. I will make you choose me before the five months are over. 

He gave her hand one last gentle squeeze, then smiled.

“Let’s have a coffee outside — a small shop. Then I’ll drop you a street before your house. No neighbor would question you.”

Nikitha looked at him. For a split second, she realized she had once again put both men in the same arena.
Both had challenges now.

One was challenging to make her fall in love again.
The other was challenging to bring out the love she already had.

And she was caught in the middle.

[heygiwriter]

Chapter 51: Unwanted Guest 


Nikitha and Tharun stepped out of the cabin together. The tension from their conversation still lingered in the air between them. Before they could say anything more, Sharmi appeared from around the corner, walking briskly toward them with a worried expression.

“Nikitha,” Sharmi said, glancing briefly at Tharun before focusing on her. “Have you heard anything from Jay? He hasn’t come for two consecutive days, and he didn’t even apply for leave. With Anjali suspended, her workload is falling on us. I’ve been asked to coordinate, but I don’t know where to begin — most of those modules were handled directly by Jay. You live right above him… do you know what’s happening? Can I come with you to check on him? I need to discuss a few urgent things.”

Nikitha’s stomach dropped

For years, no one from the office had ever come to their villa. The risk was enormous. First Tharun this morning, and now Sharmi wanting to visit for “work reasons”? Denying her outright would look suspicious and could spark even more gossip.
She forced a calm smile. “He’s down with viral fever. I’ll speak with him and try to connect you on a call. I’m worried his wife might misunderstand if another woman comes home suddenly.”

Sharmi thought for a second, then nodded reluctantly. “Okay… but please let him know it’s urgent. The circular about the new project deadline is approaching fast. Without Jay or any guidance from him it's a mess..”

Nikitha gave her a meaningful look and said i will inform him, we are heading for a client meet, i will call you tonight!. Okay? She left along with Tharun leaving Sharmi alone. 

As Nikitha and Tharun walked out of the glass door at entrance, Sharmi stood at a distance, watching them quietly. She let out a deep breath, a mix of worry and reluctant acceptance on her face.

• Lucky her… husband not around, she found a companion,* Sharmi thought to herself with a small smirk. Still, concern won over. She quickly typed a message and sent it to Nikitha.
  

Sharmi: Hope you remember all I said. I respect your choice and your needs, but dignity is above all. I don’t want to see people ridicule you the way they did Anjali. The office is already too jealous of your recent growth. Be careful, Niki.

Nikitha read the message while walking beside Tharun toward the parking lot. The words stung. She slipped the phone back into her bag without replying, her chest tightening.

Tharun drove them to a large, upscale shopping mall on the outskirts of the city. The evening crowd was moderate, and the bright lights gave the place a lively yet comfortable energy.

Instead of heading straight to any restaurant or quiet corner, Tharun surprised her. With a playful grin, he gently took her hand and pulled her toward the Fun Zone on the upper floor - an arcade area filled with colorful lights, laughter, and game machines.

Nikitha looked at him with a puzzle?
No Coffee? I thought we would sit calmly and speak more. 

Tharun smiled, you are already stuffed too much in your head. Let's relax for a moment. I want you to forget all the heaviness and bring a lightness to you. 

Nikki still looked at him unbelievably and not ready for when her mind was at storm..
“Come on,” he said, refusing to let her hesitate. “We’ve had enough serious talks for one day. Let’s make some memories.”

Nikitha was initially reluctant, but Tharun’s enthusiasm was infectious. He dragged her to the balloon shooting game - a colorful stall where players aimed soft darts at rows of balloons to win prizes.

Tharun paid for a round and handed her the dart gun with a cheeky smile. “Show me what you’ve got, senior engineer.”

At first, Nikitha laughed and missed most shots, feeling self-conscious. But Tharun stood behind her, gently correcting her stance, his chest lightly brushing her back as he guided her aim.

“Relax your shoulders… aim a little higher,” he murmured near her ear.

On her third try, she burst three balloons in a row. The stall owner cheered and handed her a medium-sized fluffy teddy bear as a prize. Nikitha’s face lit up with genuine delight — a rare, carefree smile that reached her eyes.

Tharun watched her, mesmerized. “See? That’s the smile I wanted to see today.”
They played a few more games — ring toss, basketball hoops, and a silly dance machine. Tharun won a small keychain with a tiny piano charm and immediately gave it to her.

“For the storyteller who secretly loves music,” he said softly.

For nearly an hour, they laughed like normal people on a date. No heavy talks about marriage, no guilt about Jay, no office pressure. Just lights, laughter, and small victories. Nikitha forgot, for a precious while, the complications waiting for her at home.

As they walked out of the Fun Zone, Tharun held her hand again, his thumb gently brushing her knuckles.

“New memories don’t have to be serious,” he said quietly. “Sometimes they can just be… fun. With someone who makes you smile.”

Nikitha looked at the teddy bear and the piano keychain in her other hand. A strange warmth spread in her chest.

She had completely forgot the storm. 
The new moments etched well in her memory. 

After 10 mins, 
Tharun dropped her off a street before her villa, as promised. Before she stepped out, he gave her hand one last gentle squeeze.

“Take care of yourself, Nikki. And… Thank you for today.”

She smiled faintly, then hesitated. “Let the teddy bear stay with you,” she murmured, glancing at the plush toy still perched on the dashboard. “I cannot take it home.”
Tharun leaned back, a soft chuckle escaping him. “Let him be with me,” he replied calmly, his eyes twinkling with quiet affection. “:)

They shared a lingering look—warm, unspoken, and bittersweet. A small smile curved both their lips before Tharun finally let go of her hand. The car rolled away slowly down the street, its taillights fading into the golden dusk.

Nikitha stood there for a moment, watching it disappear around the bend. Her mind felt unbearably heavy, a storm of conflicting emotions swirling inside her chest. The day had been a whirlwind—laughter, connection, guilt, and something dangerously close to hope. She took a deep breath and began walking the remaining distance to the house.

As she approached the villa, her steps slowed. A familiar car was parked just outside, one she knew too well. Her pulse quickened. The main door was slightly ajar, a thin slice of warm light spilling out onto the porch.

Heart hammering, she rushed inside.

The sight that greeted her stopped her cold.

A woman stood in the kitchen area, moving with quiet familiarity. She was carrying a steaming cup of hot chaya and a small plate of lightly buttered bread toward the bed where Jay sat propped up weakly against the pillows. The setting sun’s rays poured through the open doorway and windows, bathing everything in a fiery orange glow. The woman appeared almost like a silhouette—graceful, backlit, her features blurred by the dramatic light.

Nikitha’s heart stuttered and then stopped for a painful second.

Years of marriage, and no other woman had ever entered this house. Not like this. Not in their space. Not caring for her husband.

Even though she and Jay had been at odds for so long… even though she had spent the day with Tharun, letting herself imagine what it might be like to be wanted again… a fierce wave of jealousy and possessiveness crashed over her. It hit her like a physical blow, sharp and undeniable. In that moment, all her new memories, all the careful distance she had built with Tharun, shattered. The sight of another woman near Jay reminded her, brutally, of how she still loved him.

Rage - hot, irrational, and protective - flooded her veins. She marched forward, fists clenched at her sides.

As Nikitha stepped closer, the sunlight shifted, and the reality hit her fully.
She froze mid-step after seeing the reality, the women, the storm of emotions freezing in her throat. The jealousy didn’t vanish instantly, but it twisted now into something more complicated—confusion, relief, and a lingering ache she couldn’t quite name. It was Sharmi.

[heygiwriter]

That's all for the day :)

[heygiwriter]

Heygi sorry for commenting, I am going to ask this question out of doubt that you are posting 2 chapters per day is it because of pre edited work or because of on going world cup football? Answer honesty okey? By the way I am Argentine fan. Vamos vamos!!!

Not a FootBall Fan.

[heygiwriter]

I prefer to avoid distractions such as comments appearing after reading your narrative chapters, as it disrupts the immersive experience.

what an well crafted episode, kudos to you grispy story telling. i enjoyed the chapter thoroughly, wished Jay and Tharun as one relastic person. How beautiful it could be in reality,.. No relation ship will endure pain for ever

Mmmm. we dont even get to see any Nikkitha's.

With SHARMI coming in entire dynamics may change.

[heygiwriter]

The story is progressing nicely and is very well written.

That said, reducing the schedule to two chapters per day is a bit of a disappointment since many of us have become accustomed to getting five or six chapters daily. Still, we understand. Thank you for quoting conversations more often—the writing style has improved immensely, and I appreciate you implementing that suggestion. Overall, you're a master storyteller, and I'm enjoying your recent stories even more than the earlier ones. The last two stories, in particular, have been nothing short of phenomenal.

As for the latest chapters, the story seems to be heading in a very unexpected direction.

Why introduce Nikita's jealousy and her reaction to seeing another woman with Jay so early in the story—especially in their home rather than at the office? Seeing another woman in her place as Jay's wife gives her a glimpse of what replacement would actually look like. I expected scenes like this much later, as a way to make Nikita realize how deeply she still loves Jay.

Bringing such moments in now is concerning because it suggests that Nikita will gradually process the pain, jealousy, and emotional attachment she still carries for Jay, eventually overcoming them. If that happens, the story could move in a completely different direction where she slowly lets go of those feelings. Is that the intention?If so, then she would eventually be free to move forward without guilt, responsibility, or emotional baggage from her relationship with Jay. Is the author preparing the ground for Nikita to completely surrender herself to Tharun without hesitation?

If that's the direction of the story, bringing Jay and Nikita back together later would become a herculean task—assuming reconciliation is even the goal. If the ending is meant to be Nikita moving on with Tharun, accepting that Jay will be heartbroken but eventually heal with time, that would be Nikita's emotionless thought process and a cruel one. The remainder of the story could become fairly linear, with fewer twists and surprises.

What continues to confuse me, however, is one particular point that every character except Jay keeps repeating:

"It's not bad to admit that you truly loved someone. I did the same for Mithra. What matters after a point is whether that love is reciprocated."


1. Tharun's Argument About Unreciprocated Love

Tharun tells Nikita that when love is not reciprocated, people should move on.
But when did Nikita ever tell Jay that she loved him deeply?
In fact, she is only now beginning to realize how much she loved him throughout their marriage. How can she expect reciprocation when she never acknowledged those feelings herself until now?

What frustrates me is that she fails to recognize that Jay may have gone through a similar realization. While he was with Anjali, he may not have understood what Nikita truly meant to him. It was only after seeing her with Tharun and experiencing that pain firsthand that reality hit him. That's when he realized he loved Nikita all along.
The difference is that the moment Jay understood his feelings, he was open about them and expressed them honestly.

Can Nikita do the same?

2. "I Cannot Hate Him, But I Cannot Love Him Either"

Nikita says:
"That's the issue. I cannot hate him, but I cannot love him either after everything that happened. Even if Tharun had never entered my life, I think I would have still told Jay—perhaps at a later stage."

My question is: 
What exactly happened that makes her feel this way?
Did Jay ever confess his love and then betray her with Anjali?
Did he mistreat her?
Did he exploit her financially?
Did he make promises he never intended to keep?

From my perspective, Jay did exactly what Nikita did.

Both entered the marriage under an agreement.

Jay honored that agreement. He simply failed to realize his feelings until much later—just as Nikita failed to express hers.
Nikita wanted the relationship to become something more than a contract, but she never communicated that desire openly. When she felt jealous seeing Jay and Anjali together, she kept those emotions to herself.
So whose fault is that?

When someone expects love, they must also be willing to express love. Since physical intimacy existed before emotional clarity in their relationship, neither could rely on that as proof of their feelings. Open communication was necessary, and Nikita never took that step.
Yet now she expects Jay to have reciprocated feelings he never knew existed.
And when Jay finally expresses his love, she refuses to believe him.

What confuses me even more is that once she realizes she still loves Jay, her instinct is not to pursue that love but to move away from it. She seems determined to choose Tharun despite acknowledging that Jay still holds a place in her heart.
That's a brutal decision.
At times, it feels as though she has become so determined not to love Jay anymore that she is actively resisting what her heart is telling her. If someone consciously chooses to suppress their feelings and steer their life in a different direction, there is very little the other person can do to change that.
At that point, the situation becomes almost impossible to recover from.
From my perspective, Nikita is dangerously close to destroying Jay emotionally and then attempting to build a new life with Tharun on the ashes of that destruction.

Participating in two parallel "challenges" involving two people's hearts is not a competition, nor is it a race. Eventually, if both men end up hurt, that responsibility will fall on Nikita.


~RCF

Some questions will be answered as story progressed. :)

But i'm glad you analysed the story.

[heygiwriter]

Top class writing

Thanks

[heygiwriter]

Chapter 52: Hypocrisy at display

As Nikitha approached the house, she noticed a familiar car parked nearby. Her steps quickened. 

The main door was slightly ajar. She rushed inside.

The sight that greeted her stopped her cold.

Sharmi was in the kitchen area, carrying a steaming cup of hot chaya and a small plate of lightly buttered bread toward the bed where Jay sat propped up weakly against the pillows. The setting sun’s rays poured through the windows, bathing everything in a fiery orange glow. Sharmi appeared almost like a silhouette — graceful, caring, backlit.

Nikitha’s heart stuttered. A sharp, irrational wave of jealousy crashed over her like a physical blow. Even though she had spent the day laughing with Tharun, winning prizes and making new memories, the sight of another woman — her own friend — caring for Jay in their home felt like a violation. Rage flooded her veins.

As Nikitha stepped closer, Sharmi noticed her and smiled warmly.

“Oh, Nikki! You’re back,” Sharmi said, sounding relieved. “I just rang the doorbell upstairs but no one answered. He was too weak — I found him almost fallen when I came down here. So I made some chaya and bread for him. Sorry if I overstepped.”

Nikitha forced a smile, but her fists clenched at her sides. The words Jay almost fallen did something in her head. 
She moved instinctively toward Jay, her hand reaching out almost protectively before she caught herself.
Sharmi didn’t seem to notice the brief display of care.

“Why did you come here?” 
Nikitha asked, keeping her voice steady. “I thought we agreed you would talk to him over the phone or something.”

Sharmi blinked innocently and pulled out her phone. “I got a new mail from the client this afternoon. The deadlines are really tight, and I found this address in the office records. I thought it would be faster to coordinate in person. First I went upstairs to meet you, and drag you here. but the door was closed. I Assumed you didnt yet come here.  So I decided to check down here directly.”

Nikitha’s jaw tightened. Before she could steer the conversation away, Sharmi continued casually, right in front of Jay, “These days you’ve been quite attached to Tharun.  Is everything okay with him? seems you too are progressing faster than i thought. 

Jay shifted slightly on the bed, his expression tightening with visible discomfort. Nikitha felt a hot flush of awkwardness and panic. She signaled desperately to Sharmi with her eyes — not now, not in front of him.

Sharmi caught the signal and smiled smoothly. “Nikki, it’s our Jay here. He and Tharun are already a team. You both hang out in front of him — will this make any difference? Im speaking about new love birds before Jay”

Nikki was irriatted the way Sharmi behave right front of Jay. 

Nikitha wanted nothing more than to settle her dresses properly at least, but the dress is in the shelf cupboard, she couldn’t risk moving things upstairs right now. Not with Sharmi here. It would dangerously expose the secret of their marriage. 

Sharmi didn’t show any signs of leaving. Instead, she opened her laptop on the living area table and started working. “If Jay can give some inputs, I can coordinate with the team from here.” For the next few hours, Sharmi worked efficiently while Jay gave weak instructions from the bed. They had turned the space into an impromptu home office.

Sharmi glanced at Nikitha. “Why are you staying here, Nikki? Don’t you have work?”

“No you are alone with Jay right now, so I decided to stay,” Sharmi replied carefully. 
“He’s a good man. You don’t have to worry about us. If you don’t have any serious work elsewhere, then stay.”

Minutes passed, When Sharmi was distracted in work. Nikitha slowly entered the bedroom area, took a simple nighty from the shelf and put it in her bag, and pretended to go upstairs.  She changed quickly and came back down, trying to appear normal.

“I’'m going to cook kanji for him,” Nikitha said, do you want anything Sharmi?.

Sharmi looked up curiously. “Where is his wife? Shouldn’t she be here?”
“She’s abroad for work,” Nikitha said, keeping her tone even. “She spoke with me, so I’m helping out.”

When the work finally wrapped up around 8:50 PM, the kanji was ready. 
Sharmi stood up with a gentle smile. “I’ll take care of giving him the kanji.
 You can go upstairs and rest, Nikki.”

Nikitha’s jealousy burned hotter. She stayed rooted in place, watching helplessly as Sharmi got closer to the bed and fed Jay a spoonful with careful, tender attention. The sight of another woman caring for her husband like this made her feel utterly helpless and furious.
After Sharmi finally packed up and left, Nikitha closed the door and leaned against it, breathing heavily. She turned back to Sharmi just before she stepped out.

“Why are you taking such extra care of him?” Nikitha asked, unable to hold it in.

Sharmi paused, looking surprised but innocent. “He is alone and weak. I just helped him — nothing else. A short form of thanking him for his help when i was working under his team.. he is a great mentor.”

But Nikki, i know what you think.. I'm not looking for the place of Anjali. That's not my cup of tea. 

Once Sharmi was gone, Nikitha acted like she was heading upstairs, but quietly came back down instead. She saw Jay had already drifted off to sleep, looking pale and exhausted.

For a second, she couldn’t believe her own double standards. She had spent the evening laughing with Tharun, winning prizes, making new memories… and yet the sight of Sharmi caring for Jay had infuriated her more than she could admit. Even if Tharun attracted her — even if things went further — she knew she wouldn’t stop thinking of Jay. But seeing another woman near him? It tore at her in ways she couldn’t control.

What a hypocrite I am, she thought bitterly. The house felt heavier than ever.

[heygiwriter]

Good update. Excellent like all other chapters.
I liked Honest Answer part, it cleared some mystery around Tharun. But I personally feel he's kind of in midlife crisis. He has a girlfriend but never were physical, suppressed his lust also. He seems to be in fomo.
But I am sure niki & tharun together will together find true love.

He just hides it. FOMO . Its a driving factor to be precise. 
Nice catch