Illicit Desire (Completed)

Chapter 48

Chapter 48

Mallika and Jiya had gone to Chandigarh without informing anyone. Aman came to pick them up at the airport. The plan was to stay in his house until they found a new house.

Both Aman and Mallika got emotional seeing each other after so many years. Jiya was trying to read their facial expressions. She could feel there was still a connection between them.

She had liked Chandigarh at first sight. It was not as crowded as Mumbai. The roads were clean and green everywhere. There was nothing to see in Mumbai except the skyscrapers and the crowd.

On reaching home, Mallika and Jiya touched the feet of Aman's parents.
He started introducing them. "Dad, this is Mallika, and she is her daughter, Jiya. Aman's parents were happy to meet Mallika after so long. Both were very old. After talking for a while, they went to their room.

Aman showed Mallika and Jiya their room. They thanked him for his hospitality.

Jiya asked her mother, "he is so handsome, mom. Why didn't you try to meet him again after dad's death?"

"I was not in a position to think about all these things at that time. There were problems in our marriage, but that doesn't mean I didn't love your father. His sudden demise has made it difficult for me to handle my life. When I got stable a bit, the burden of his debt fell on me.

So much debt was left behind; only I know how I paid it off slowly. And then there was your responsibility. I didn't have time to think about all this. That time, he was married. He has a daughter named Preeti, who lives with her mother now."

After seeing four-five houses, Mallika and Jiya liked one flat, which was near Aman's house. As it was fully furnished, the house had everything they needed. With Aman's help, the two were quickly settled in the house. Jiya had also bought a second-hand car to go around. Both often used to go out for shopping or to see the city. They were surprised to see the famous Rock Garden here.

In this garden, artworks were made by recycling waste tube lights, broken bangles, plates, sugar cups, flush seats, bottle caps, and different types of waste. The Rock Garden was a wonderful example of art.

Jiya was tired of roaming around the Rock Garden. She took a moment to sit on the bench and relax. It was the seventh month. Whenever she touched her baby bump, she remembered Vikrant. Sitting there, she was thinking about how much Vikrant wanted a child, and when this opportunity came into his life, he deserted them.

She wished! Had he been here, he would have felt his baby kick in the stomach. Someone has truly said that when we do not find something, we run after it, and when we find it, we ignore it.

Vikrant was better than before. Forgetting Jiya's infidelity, he started putting his heart to work. He started coming home on time. Often, he, Abha, and the children would go out for a walk. Abha was happy to get her family back. Control of the house was now completely in her hands.

She had begun to pay attention to her personality. The children had grown up; she had enough time. Nowadays, she spends all her time taking care of herself. The children would leave with their friends, and Abha and Vikrant would be left alone in the house. The two spent a considerable amount of time together. Jiya's infidelity proved beneficial in bringing Vikrant and Abha closer.

She started cooking his favorite dishes, taking care of his every small and big need, as well as his home and children. Seeing Abha take such good care of him and the house, many times a thought crossed his mind that instead of marrying Jiya, he should have married Abha. He has made a huge mistake by marrying her.

Abha is such a good person with a pure heart, whereas Jiya has no character.
He wished! Had he paid more attention to character than her beautiful face, this would not have happened to him today.

In the beginning of his relationship with Jiya, she was the epitome of perfection, and now she is a bag of filth. It does not take long to change a man's mind, while once a woman's mind is attached to someone, she cannot easily leave him, whether that person is good or bad.

Vikrant was getting more confused day by day. After all, why not get confused? Abha was slowly bringing her new persona in front of him with love that he had never seen before. She started talking to him about everything. While talking and while serving food, she started touching him lightly. Abha's only motive behind doing this was to stir his emotions with her touch. It was also a sign of how comfortable she was with him. 

Vikrant's attention convinced her that her dream of getting married to him was near. A lot of times, she'd feel bad about it! If she had made these efforts after the death of his wife, then today she would have been Abha Vikrant Kapoor, and Jiya would never have come into his life.

Vikrant had fallen asleep while reading a book in the room when Abha came to the room to give him milk. When she saw him asleep, she sat down beside him and began to caress his head with her hand. Luckily, Anu came and was shocked to see Abha sitting so close to her dad.

"Aunt, what are you doing in Daddy's room right now?" Abha was startled to see her.

"Vikrant wanted to have milk. But when I came here to give milk, he was asleep. I just took the book out of his hand and set it down on the table." Abha's smartness made Anu think about Jiya's innocence once again.

She went straight from Vikrant's room to Mayank's room. He was playing a video game.

"Stop playing games for a while. I need to talk to you."

"About what?"

"About Aunt Abha and Daddy."

On hearing this, Mayank stopped the game midway.

"I just went to Daddy's room to talk to him when I saw Abha Aunt sitting on his pillow and caressing his hair. She was shocked to see me. I feel something is fishy here. Is Abha Aunt really behind Daddy and Jiya's separation?"

"I already had my doubts. We have to find Jiya mom and keep an eye on Abha aunt. I won't let anyone take Mom's place in Daddy's life."

♥️ Soniyea

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