Unexpectly Yours:The Journey Of An Arranged Marriage

PART 32

[Kavya had always trusted Abhay. Even though their marriage had started as an arranged one, she believed they had built something strong together. But over the past few weeks, something felt off. Abhay had begun spending more and more time with Aparna, the new team manager, and it wasn't just at work anymore. Dinner meetings, late-night strategy discussions, and even casual outings with Aparna seemed to be part of his daily routine now.]

[Kavya noticed how Abhay would come home late, claiming he had meetings or needed to discuss team plans with Aparna. She didn't think much of it at first, but then the casual dinners became more frequent. Tonight, she sat alone at the dining table, her phone beside her. The clock ticked past 9 PM, and the food in front of her had gone cold. She had been waiting for Abhay to come home, but when she called him earlier, he'd mentioned he was grabbing dinner with Aparna after work.]

[The lonely silence in the house felt louder than ever.]

[Kavya stared at her untouched food, trying to push away the pang of hurt that had started to creep into her heart. She knew that Abhay had a demanding job and that working with Aparna was just part of the team dynamics. But why did it feel like she was losing him? Why did it feel like they weren't even in the same world anymore?]

[As she washed the dishes, her mind wandered. She remembered how, just a few months ago, Abhay would come home and tell her everything—how practice went, what the team was planning, and even the smallest details about his day. But now, it seemed like Aparna knew more about him than she did.]

[The late dinners without informing her, the missed conversations—each event chipped away at her sense of security in their marriage.]

[Kavya sighed, feeling a weight she hadn't realized she was carrying. She didn't want to jump to conclusions, but the growing distance between her and Abhay felt like something she couldn't ignore any longer.]

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[Later that week, Kavya tried to confront her feelings. She was determined to have an open conversation with Abhay, to understand why things had changed between them. That evening, she planned a quiet dinner at home, hoping it would give them time to reconnect.]

[She set the table with care, making Abhay's favorite dishes, and waited for him. But once again, the evening stretched on, and there was no sign of him. Her phone buzzed, and she quickly checked the message.]

Abhay: "Having dinner with Aparna. Don't wait up."

[Her stomach dropped. This was the third time in a week. Why didn't he tell her earlier? Was she just an afterthought now?]

[It wasn't just Kavya who noticed the growing bond between Abhay and Aparna. The team had started to see it too. During practice, Abhay would often stay behind with Aparna, discussing team strategies or grabbing coffee after sessions. While the players didn't say anything initially, it became increasingly clear that something was amiss.]

[Shubhman and ishaan, who had been watching things unfold, finally decided to address it. They approached Abhay after one of their team meetings.]

Shubh(concerned): "Hey, Abhay. You've been spending a lot of time with Aparna. Everything okay?"

[Abhay looked up, surprised by the question.]

Abhay (defensive): "Yeah, man. She's the team manager. We're working on stuff."

Ishaan (carefully): "I get that. But it's not just work, is it? You're always out with her. Kavya's been waiting for you at home."

[Abhay's face tightened, irritation flickering in his eyes.]