Aanchal's irritation started to fade. A curious part of her brain had been activated. She forgot why she came to that session. The thought of Charlie being some cult member got buried under the overwhelming pressure of curiosity.
But before she could say something. Himani spoke, "I never thought about sex like that." There was excitement in her voice. She flashed her beautiful teeth at Charlie.
Charlie smiled back and said, "Let everyone know about you."
"Hi, everyone," Himani said in a soft voice, waving her hand around.
"Hello." Multiple voices replied.
"I am Himani. I am 23 and working as an assistant manager in the HR department at Accenture."
"What's your problem?" Komal asked.
"I do not believe in the cycle of life. I believe this is the only life I have. And I want to live it, to the fullest, until I can. Someday, my priorities will change. My goals, needs, lifestyle, and everything will change with time. I don't want to be stubborn. I want to adapt with time and live every phase of it. So that - one day - when I am on the deathbed in some hospital. And at the moment when the ventilator starts to fade my lifeline, and the oxygen cylinder start to give up on me. I want to look back into my life and have one final laugh about how beautiful it was, with no regrets."
"That's a beautiful thought." Antara smiled.
"Ohh. That means a lot coming from you." Himani flashed a smile.
"You know me?" Antara said.
"Who doesn't?" Mayank interrupted, smiling.
"You are the famous singer, Antara, right?" Aanchal wanted to be sure.
"I think Antara should introduce herself first. Then we will continue the discussion about Himani." Charlie said, smiling.
Antara smiled, "Hello everyone." She said. Everyone waved their hands to her. Their smiling faces and excitement were overwhelming.
She continued, "I am Antara. I am 25. I am from Delhi. Moved here three years ago."
"She now lives in Andheri," Himani said.
"And she is a wonderful singer," Mayank said.
"Her favorite color is blue," Himani said.
"And her favorite actor is Hrithik Roshan," Mayank said.
"Can any of you tell me why she is here?" Charlie asked.
Both Himani and Mayank shut up.
Antara smiled.
Aanchal looked at Antara. "I am sorry, I didn't recognize you."
"It's okay. I am not that famous. I am still struggling." Antara said.
"She is being modest," Lovereet said, smiled, and added, "All of her songs have millions of YouTube views."
Mayank and Himani looked at her.
"What? I, too, like her." Lovereet said.
"Okay. It is established that you all like her. Now shut up. Don't make her uncomfortable, and don't divert from the discussion. I want you all to remember. She is a member of this club now. We must make her feel comfortable. I believe she is more interested in some good discussion than buttering." Charlie prompted.
Antara nodded with a smile.
"I love you," Mayank said.
Charlie gave him a stern look.
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INTIMACY CLINIC - The Conversations we AVOID
RomanceAanchal has a sex phobia. She can't have sex. She tried to get into a relationship three times in the last four years. But none of the relationships worked because all her boyfriends broke up with her. After all, she never allowed them to have sex. ...
