Selfish Desires

chapter 2

Chapter 2
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Kavya sat at the breakfast table, absentmindedly stirring her tea as she replayed the events of Arjun's birthday party in her mind. She couldn't help but smile as she remembered the way he had looked when she had given him the homemade decorator she had spent hours creating.

Lost in her thoughts, Kavya suddenly realized that she hadn't heard from Arjun since last night. She wondered if he had liked her gift or if he was upset with her for some reason. Deciding to call him to check in, Kavya reached for her phone and dialed his number.

As the phone rang, Kavya's heart raced with anticipation. But after several rings, the call went to voicemail. Disappointment washed over her as she hung up the phone, wondering why Arjun hadn't answered.

Arjun lay sprawled out on  bed with that club girl, naked under the sheet, his arm flung over his eyes to block out the light filtering through the curtains.

His phone began to ring incessantly, pulling him out of his slumber. With a groan, he reached out blindly and fumbled for the phone, his irritation growing with each ring.

Finally, he managed to grab hold of it  then cut it off

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Rana sat across from Arjun in a cozy cafe, his expression serious as he tried to get through to his friend. Arjun, however, seemed preoccupied, his focus elsewhere as he sipped on his coffee.

"Arjun, you're treading dangerous waters here. Playing games with Kavya's feelings and trying to manipulate her for your own gain is not right," Rana spoke, his voice low but firm.

Arjun chuckled dismissively, waving off Rana's concerns. "Oh, come on, Rana. It's all part of the game. Kavya is just a pawn in my plan to get closer to her father, Arvind. Once I have his trust, I can easily take over their company and secure my position in the industry," Arjun explained, a glint of ambition in his eyes.

Rana's eyes widened in disbelief, unable to comprehend Arjun's ruthless tactics. "Are you serious, Arjun? Using someone's emotions for your own benefit is not a game. It's manipulation and it's unethical," Rana argued, his tone pleading for Arjun to see reason.

Arjun shrugged nonchalantly, a smirk playing on his lips. "I have no qualms about doing what it takes to succeed, Rana. Kavya is just a means to an end. Once I have what I want, I'll discard her like yesterday's news," Arjun stated coldly, his words sending a chill down Rana's spine.

Rana's disappointment was palpable as he shook his head, unable to comprehend the extent of Arjun's greed and ambition. "I can't believe this is who you've become, Arjun. You've lost sight of what truly matters in life," Rana said, his voice tinged with sadness.

But Arjun's eyes gleamed with determination as he set his sights on his ultimate goal, ignoring Rana's words of caution. In his pursuit of power and success, he had become blinded to the consequences of his actions, willing to sacrifice anything - even the trust and affection of those closest to him - to achieve his ambitions.

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As the sun began to set, Kavya sat in her lush garden, surrounded by blooming flowers and chirping birds. The gentle breeze ruffled her hair as she concentrated on the delicate art of block printing, her hands moving skillfully across the fabric.

Lost in her own world, she didn't hear Arjun approaching until he cleared his throat, causing her to look up in surprise. Arjun stood before her, a warm smile on his face as he held out her purse, the faint glow of the setting sun casting a golden hue on his features.