𝐂𝐇𝐇𝐀𝐕𝐈: 𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞| 𝟏𝟖+ [Extended Ver.]

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AUTHOR'S POV

"He's cheating on you. He's cheating on you! Do you hear her? He's cheating on you!!!"

She jolted awake, her chest heaving as she struggled to catch her breath. Her heart was pounding hard against her ribs.

What a terrible nightmare!

She glanced over to see her daughter still in a deep, peaceful slumber.

Reaching up, she wiped the dampness from her forehead witht he tip of her fingers.

That unknown user had been haunting her thoughts all night.

He hadn't messaged again after last night...or had he?

Just as the thought crossed her mind, her phone pinged on the bedside table. She reached for it and hesitantly unlocked the screen.

Think of the devil and there he was.

Unknown User: Good morning, mademoiselle. How's Dehradun treating you?

Her body went cold as she read the text. How did he know where was she?

Who was this person?

Her: What do you want?

Unknown User: Straight to the point. I like it. ; )

A shiver ran down her spine.

Her: Answer the question. What do you want?

Unknown User: I want you to take note of everything happening around you, mademoiselle. Notice your surroundings. Everything will give you hints.

Give her 'hints'? The words made her pulse quicken. She hadn't confided in anyone here except Drishye.

Her: I don't need your 'hints'.

Unknown User: Oh oh, but you do. You're in deep waters, mademoiselle. Trust me, everyone else isn't as clueless as you think. Especially, your dearest husband, Vinesh.

Her grip on the phone tightened as a mix of anger and fear surged through her. How did this stranger know so much- about her husband, about where was she?

Her: Who are you? How do you know about my husband? What do you want?!?!

Unknown User: For now, know that I'm your well- wisher. Enjoy a warm breakfast!

She took a shaky breath. Her mind raced. She had no idea who this person was but one thing was clear- he knew far more than he should.

Unknown User: Take every hint- good or bad. And if you're smart, you'll listen to me.

She stared at the screen, feeling a heap of dread course through her. Why would this stranger want to give her hints? Hints about what, exactly?

Everything was moving way too fast...She had only learnt about Vinesh's treachery just yesterday and now here she was, staying under another man's roof. It felt like she was being pulled along without a moment to breathe, to think.

Another notification pierce through her thoughts.

Unknown User: And yes, take off those wedding bangles.