Destructive Desires

Chapter 19

The lights were as usual dim , it was late at night but for some reason these lights emitting warm yellow colour were not looking that much welcoming , Satvik came home and expected the usual scene but to his surprise it was different today

She was sitting on the sofa with on music no tv hell even no lights were on the only source was that of the lights form the hallway , sensing his stare on her back she asked him ''you are back'' her voice sounded hoarse as if she was crying ''yes I am back'' he replied placing his bag on the table while standing beside her , ''where were you the whole day and the previous night no note , no message , no call nothing'' she asked staring blankly at the tv which showed their reflection it was dark but the light was enough for her to see him staring at her with some anger in his eyes , strange she should be the one to be mad at him not the other way around

''who is Dhruv'' he asked in a gritted tone not able to stop that question coming out of his mouth , her head snapped towards him how does he knew about Dhruv , seeing a loos of reaction on her face , his eyes became more dangerous'' can't say it wife , let me help you '' he bent down to her level placing his hand at the back of her head , he joined their forehead both can feel each other's breath on their lips but it was far form being romantic , placing his head between her shoulders and neck he breathed in her scent , startled and embarrassed by his action Sandhya tried pushing him but his strength exceed far more than hers resulting him in locking both of her hands in his hands , changing his position and sitting beside her on the sofa he placed his head on her shoulders mocking Dhruv in his mind that how he can't experience the things Satvik is experiencing now like taking in her scent , placing his head on her shoulder , ''Satvik do you know what was today'' she said letting him what he wants to do

''umm let me guess you lovers birthday'' despite having her saree between his lips and bare skin she could still feel his lips curled up in distaste ''what are you talking about which lover , and how do you know about Dhruv'' he did not liked the way his name came out of her mouth in a more than usual soft tone

''playing innocent are we , baby I know Dhruv is your lover I heard you talking to him over the phone outside your restaurant''

''you were outside my restaurant'' she said tilting her head on the other side

''this is not the point don't try to divert the topic'' he said in a warning tone

Taking in a deep breath she looked out of the window the faint smell of the grass coming in form the garden , mild air made the perfect weather for a date or walk , but she and her husband were far from doing it , on the other hand Satvik was enjoying the comfort and her warmth and he hated himself for craving it , for having a longing for it when he knew her heart was with someone else

Intertwining her hands in his he said ''you know I have all night for this, I am not going without an answer''

Finally breaking her silence she said ''Dhruv is my best friend of 10 years , if you don't believe me ask your assistant to have a background check on him , there is nothing going on between him and me or with anyone , I was talking to him because I had no one to talk with , grandpa didn't picked up my calls , you were gone without a word , so he is the only one with whom I can talk ''

Satvik was still reeling from this explanation but in the back of his mind he was happy that she was not cheating on her

Both of them sitting side by side with Satvik's head on her shoulder their hands intertwined , seeing them like that anyone will think that they are a loving couple but this scene was far from being lovely, both of their hearts were torn , both of them trying to seek comfort in each others broken hearts

Retracting her hands from his hold she stood up , Satvik's eyes followed her movements and when the warm yellow glow of lights reached her face he saw a slap mark on her face

''wo did this , tell me who did this'' he said holding her arm with one hand while caressing her cheek with the other , disbelief spread on his face with possibilities coming inside his head , what if she was in danger and that's why she was calling me , the dawn of realization that set upon him was so heavy that he felt like beating himself to pulp

Backing up a bit she said ''it was difficult for me , I was scared and you weren't there , if only you would have checked your phone''

Turning her back she left him standing with his head hung low and fist closed so tight that , it began to bleed.