Selfish Desires

chapter 16

Chapter 16

Aarav and June sat together on their balcony, basking in the soft glow of the evening sun. The air was filled with the sweet scent of blooming flowers, and the distant sound of birds chirping added a serene melody to the moment. Aarav wrapped his arms around June, pulling her closer as they gazed out at the picturesque view before them.

June leaned into Aarav's embrace, feeling a surge of love and contentment wash over her. She looked up at him, her eyes sparkling with adoration. "I love moments like this," she whispered, her voice filled with warmth.

Aarav smiled lovingly at his wife, his heart swelling with gratitude for the life they had built together. "Me too, June. You are my everything," he replied softly, his eyes locked with hers.

Their peaceful moment was interrupted by the sound of little feet running towards them. Arjun, their 8-year-old son, appeared on the balcony, wearing a pout on his face. "Mom, Dad, why are you always hugging and kissing? It's gross!" he exclaimed, crossing his arms in mock indignation.

Aarav and June chuckled at Arjun's dramatic display, exchanging amused glances. June ruffled Arjun's hair affectionately. "Oh, Arjun, we can't help it. We love each other so much," she explained, trying to reassure him.

Arjun scrunched up his face in distaste. "But I want all your attention, Mom. Dad's hogging it all," he grumbled, casting a jealous glance at Aarav.

Aarav couldn't help but laugh at Arjun's antics. He scooped up his son into his arms, spinning him around playfully. "Don't worry, buddy. You'll always be Mama's number one. But I love her too, you know," he teased, planting a kiss on Arjun's cheek.

Arjun giggled, his protests melting away as he basked in the warmth of his parents' love.  He found himself protected in the embrace of his parents

Flashback ends.

.Arjun sat at his desk in his office, his eyes fixed on the glass window of Kavya’s cabin. He watched as she and Akhil sat across from each other, engrossed in conversation, their laughter filling the room.

As he observed them, a pang of jealousy gripped his heart. He couldn’t stand the sight of Kavya and Akhil getting along so well. He clenched his jaw, feeling a mix of anger and insecurity bubbling inside him.

Kavya’s smile, her eyes sparkling with joy as she talked to Akhil, only fueled Arjun’s jealousy further. He couldn’t help but feel a twinge of envy as he watched them share inside jokes and laughter.

Arjun’s mind raced with thoughts of how close Kavya seemed to be getting to Akhil. He felt a sense of possessiveness over her, a fear of losing her to someone else.

He couldn’t bear to see them together any longer. With a heavy heart, he turned away from the glass window, unable to witness the scene unfolding before him. As he looked down at his desk, he knew that his feelings for Kavya were much stronger than he had realized, and he dreaded the thought of losing her to someone like Akhil.

Unable to bear the sight, Arjun excused himself and made his way to the smoking zone. As he lit up a cigarette, his mind drifted back to the times he had spent with Kavya in that very spot.

They used to call it their "kissing zone" because more often than not, their conversations would end in a kiss.

A bittersweet smile tugged at the corners of Arjun's lips as he remembered those moments. But now, seeing Kavya with Akhil, he couldn't help but feel a twinge of sadness. He took a long drag of his cigarette, trying to calm the storm of emotions raging inside him.

Arjun took a final drag from his cigarette, the bitter taste lingering in his mouth as he exhaled a cloud of smoke. He glanced around the kissing zone, preparing to leave, when he heard footsteps approaching.