Ashes Of Temptation Book 1 – Ayantikaaaa

Her face was emotionless, maybe thinking whether she should give me the permission to go or not. I looked at Aunty and told her with my expressions to manage my mother… I wanna go! [She didn’t know about our connection, anything about our relationship, but she had so much motherly affection for me.

She even said she would be happy if she had a daughter like me, so she always supported me.] Patting my back (which was a signal that she would manage my mother, don’t be tense), she said smilingly, looking at my mother, “What are you thinking, Didi? Today she got her results! A few days left before starting college… This is the time to enjoy.

She will be safe with Adrit!” My Maa was still thinking… Then she raised her face, still thinking but looking at me for one second, then at Aunty, she said, “Okay, but you have to come back before 7 p.m.” 7 p.m.? I didn’t even expect permission! That’s great! I hugged my mom, then Aunty.

They smiled at each other and hugged me back. Then I went back to my room. I wanted to wear something new! Suddenly, I remembered the dress I bought from the mall with Aunty and her son… I opened the bag and removed the packaging over the dresses… I was surprised. There were three dresses, but there should have been only two. At first, I thought maybe it was their mistake, but it was unrealistic…

No shop would make that kind of mistake, like offering three dresses for the cost of two. But then? Then one thing could happen… Yes! It is the same blue dress that Adrit chose for me that day but I rejected. So he? He bought the dress for me that day secretly? How!!! I loved the dress… After wearing the dress and getting ready, I went downstairs. They were still there, my mom and Aunty, standing beside each other and talking on some topic and laughing…. I stood in front of them after getting ready and she looked at me and said, “Beautiful!”

Just a word, but it made my heart feel so light… Who doesn’t like to get praise??? My mother asked, “Is it one of the three dresses you bought after the exams?” I immediately said, “Yes.” But after answering, I realised what I did… Aunty knew that I only bought two dresses… the red one and the white one! She asked with surprise on her face, “You bought white and red, maybe!” I was so confused about what to say now.

My mom was also surprised to hear it from Aunty. With a confused voice and uncertainty, I said slowly, “You have maybe forgotten, we bought three dresses from the shop that day! Don’t you remember?” I tried to smile casually. “Maybe…” she said, still thinking about it. My mom also didn’t tell me anything. Even though she will not say anything about it, but Aunty?

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This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. Cover Designer – Avrajyoti Podder ( [email protected] ) Official website – https://sites.google.com/view/ayantikaaaa- verse/home First Timeline 1.The First Sin Ritika “Uff… it’s too hot today.” I pushed my hair back from my forehead, sweat was clinging to my skin like an unwanted touch.

“Ritikaaaa, aaiii ekhane!” (Ritika, come here!) My mother’s voice rose from the kitchen. “Haan, Maa! Aschi.” (Yes, Mom, I’m coming.) I answered quickly, climbing down the stairs with restless energy as I had to come out from my world of books . The smell of fried spices and the warmth of the kitchen wrapped around me as I entered the kitchen.

My mother, busy stirring a pot, turned to me with a sharp look. “Bolo, keno dakchile?” (Tell me, why were you calling me?) I asked, half-irritated, half-curious. My mother passed a tiffin box into my hands. “Ei tiffin box ta paser barir notun kakimake diye aay.” (Take this tiffin box to the new auntie next door.) “Thik ache,” (Okay,) I replied, without any interest, like it was a very normal thing to do .

The new family had moved into the house opposite us only a week ago. I had caught a glimpse of the auntie once. She was sweet, soft- spoken, always smiling but I hadn’t yet met the others. I had been too consumed with my novels, with the dark, forbidden romances that made my heart race far more than real life ever did.

But now, reality was calling me. With the box in my hand, I crossed the narrow road and stood before the unfamiliar gate. After pressing the bell, I waited. Ringing… Silence.

This is a short excerpt from the opening of “” by Unknown, quoted for review and introduction purposes. All rights belong to the copyright holders.

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