Selfish Desires

chapter 8

Chapter 8
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Arjun sat on the bed, his eyes fixed on Kavya, who stood before him with a mix of shyness and apprehension in her demeanor. As he inquired about her secret, Kavya hesitated, her cheeks flushing with embarrassment.

Gathering her courage, Kavya slowly raised the hem of her Kurtis, revealing a delicate naval piercing that glittered under the soft light of the room. Arjun's jaw dropped in surprise as he took in the unexpected sight.

His gaze moved from the piercing to Kavya's face, searching for an explanation. She bit her lip nervously, her eyes avoiding his intense stare. The contrast between her coy demeanor and the boldness of the piercing left Arjun intrigued and slightly bewildered.

"Kavya, I had no idea," he finally managed to say, his voice filled with a mixture of astonishment "you are coy girl how did you make something like this.

A faint smile tugged at the corners of Kavya's lips, relieved that he didn't react negatively to her secret.

Arjun reached out tentatively, his fingers brushing against the exposed skin near the piercing. The touch sent a shiver down Kavya's spine, and she met his gaze, her eyes reflecting a vulnerability that he hadn't seen before.

In that moment, Arjun realized that there was much more to Kavya than met the eye. She was a blend of contradictions - shy yet bold, reserved yet daring...

"In high school..I bet and did it... I always want to try it but when I did it I feel embarrassed.."Arjun laughed 

Kavya couldn't help but feel a bit self-conscious as she saw Arjun's surprised expression after revealing her secret belly piercing. She had always been perceived as a shy and demure girl, and the boldness of the piercing seemed to contradict that image.

Arjun let out a chuckle, taken aback by the unexpected sight. But Kavya misinterpreted his reaction as mockery and irritation started to creep in. Without missing a beat, she grabbed a nearby pillow and smacked Arjun with it.

Surprised by Kavya's sudden aggression, Arjun quickly retaliated, grabbing another pillow and engaging in a full-fledged pillow fight with her. They both laughed as feathers flew around the room, their playfulness turning the tense moment into a light-hearted and fun-filled exchange.

As they whacked each other with pillows, all traces of embarrassment or discomfort dissolved, replaced by shared moments of joy and laughter. In the end, they both collapsed on the bed, breathless but smiling, the earlier tension forgotten in the midst of their playful skirmish.

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Kavya stared at the old photograph hanging on the wall, depicting a younger Arjun standing beside his smiling parents. As she stared at the image, lost in thought, Arjun entered the room with a tray of coffee cups in his hands.

"Hey Kavya, here's your coffee," Arjun said softly, placing a cup in front of her.

Kavya looked up at him, her eyes filled with curiosity. "Arjun, can you tell me about your parents?" she asked, her voice gentle.

Arjun settled down beside her, his expression turning solemn. "My father was an honest police officer. He never compromised on his principles, no matter what. And one day, while he was in  open, they attacked him."