Two Brothers: Shadows of Deception

Chapter 29

Tangled Desires: A Dance of Intimacy and Intrigue

(Siddharth)

I walked towards the elevator, still amused by the events of the previous day and the surprised expression on Priyadarshini's face. Part of me felt a twinge of guilt for making her run up and down 30 floors, but the thrill of teasing her was undeniable. I was determined to unravel Priyadarshini's secret. How long could she continue pretending to be someone else? I was confident that sooner or later, I would make her confess her true identity. "I'll make you admit that you're Aami," I whispered under my breath, a mischievous smile slowly spreading across my face. It was a challenge, a game of cat and mouse, and I was eager to see how it would unfold.

As the elevator ascended, I couldn't help but think of the various encounters I had with Priyadarshini, also known as Aami, over the past few days. There were moments when her demeanor slipped, and I caught glimpses of the person she truly was beneath the facade. Her reactions, her gestures, everything seemed to hint at her true identity, and I was determined to uncover the truth.

A surge of anticipation coursed through me as I imagined the eventual confession, picturing the surprised expression on Priyadarshini's face when she finally admitted her charade. The thought of her dropping the act and revealing her true self filled me with a strange sense of exhilaration. It was like a puzzle waiting to be solved, a mystery begging to be unraveled.

I couldn't deny the exhilarating thrill that came with this game of deception. There was a part of me that admired Priyadarshini's determination to keep up the pretense, but at the same time, I was determined to break through her facade. My mind was buzzing with theories, analyzing every interaction and searching for clues that would lead me to the truth.

As the elevator reached the 10th floor, Josh stepped in with a cheerful smile. "Hey, bro! What brings you in early today?" he asked. Irritated by his intrusion, I responded curtly, "Just felt like it. Is there a problem?"

He raised his hands in a placating gesture. "Hey, calm down. I was just asking. No need to get all worked up."

Then, Josh shared a piece of information that caught my attention. "You know, Priya was in the finance department yesterday. She was running around like crazy, man." A smile crept onto my face, relishing in the image of Priyadarshini's flustered state. "She looks adorable when she's all tense like that. I actually kinda like it," Josh admitted with a grin. However, my smile faded instantly, replaced by a surge of jealousy. "What's so cute about that?" I snapped, my annoyance seeping through.

"You should have seen her yesterday. It was like watching P.T. Usha in action. Although, I have no idea why she was heading towards the stairs," he chuckled.

"Isn't there anything else for you to do other than keeping tabs on my personal assistant?" I retorted, irritated by Josh's remarks.

"Whoa, what's with the attitude? Why are you getting so worked up? Besides, you were checking her out when she first joined, like she was the most beautiful woman you'd ever seen. And now you're accusing me of doing the same," he pointed out, his voice tinged with amusement.

"I wasn't checking her out, okay? I just thought she resembled someone I know. That's all," I scoffed, trying to brush off his observation.

"If you say so," Josh shrugged, clearly unconvinced. As the elevator reached the 58th floor, he stepped out, leaving me alone with my conflicting emotions.

The elevator chimed again, indicating that I had reached the designated floor. Stepping out with a renewed sense of purpose, I carried with me the resolve to dig deeper, to observe every move, and to outsmart Priyadarshini in this intriguing game. The smile on my face grew wider as I walked towards my office, eagerly awaiting the next chapter in our entangled story.