His Silent Obsession Chapter 3

Meenakshi Rathore (ML's Mother)

(smiles)You kids talk I have things to look after (leaves)

The three of them started talking, Prisha talking non stop about her college and yuvaan about his . After a hour both of them left for some work as meenakshi asked them to do

After a few moments Avni approached Priya with a calculated smile. Her heels clicked against the marble floor, echoing the coldness in her eyes.

Avni Gupta

Priya, isn't it? (voice dripping with fake sweetness)

Avni Gupta

I've heard all about your...dancing career.

She said the word 'dancing' as if it left a bitter taste in her mouth. Her gaze raked over Priya dismissively

Avni Gupta

I must say, I'm surprised. I never took you for the type to pursue something so...frivolous

Avni Gupta

But then again, maybe that's why you left so suddenly after 12th grade. You couldn't hack it in the real world, so you ran off to play dress-up and twirl around in pretty costumes. Right?(chuckles darkly)

Priya Menon (FL)

(Slightly smiles but it was forced) umm no n-no it was my dream to be a dancer.....and going back to my hometown was a great opportunity for me (softly says)

Avni Gupta

A dream huh? (mocks her, voice dripping with distain)

Avni Gupta

Well, I suppose everyone needs a hobby. Something to fill the void when they realize they're not good enough for the real world

Avni Gupta

At least you're still pretty (said, her tone condescending)That's something, I guess.

Avni Gupta

Maybe you can find some sugar daddy to fund your little dancing obsession.

Priya Menon (FL)

(eyes widened a little and gulped controlling the tears) i-i

Her mind went blank she didn't know what to say , what to do after hearing those words

Avni's gaze drifted down to Priya's midsection, and a cruel smirk played on her lips. She reached out, her fingers brushing against the fabric of Priya's saree, tracing the slight curve of her stomach

Avni Gupta

My, My (voice dripping with mock concern)

Avni Gupta

Looks like someone's been indulging a little too much in those Kerala delicacies.I suppose when you're not dancing, you have to find other ways to...keep busy.

Avni Gupta

(steps back her eyes ranking over Priya's form) You know, Rudra is so fit and trim. I wonder what he would think if he saw you now with that...whatever is going on there (points at Priya's blotted stomach )

Priya eyes widened slightly praying that she is not talking about her weight

Priya Menon (FL)

W-What do you mean (whispers)

Avni Gupta

(laughs) Oh, come now, Priya. Surely you're not that naive

Avni Gupta

(Leaned in closer, her voice dropping to a conspiratorial whisper) Rudra Rathore is a man of power and influence. He needs a woman by his side who can navigate the complexities of his world - someone elegant, sophisticated, and...thin

She emphasized the last word, her gaze drifting back to Priya's stomach

Avni Gupta

You, on the other hand (her voice dripping with disdain) you're just a dancer from Kerala. What could you possibly offer a man like Rudra?

Avni Gupta

(Smirk)But don't worry (said, patting Priya's arm condescendingly)

Avni Gupta

I'm sure there's some poor sap out there who would be thrilled to have a curvy little thing like you warming his bed at night.

Priya Menon (FL)

I-I I never said I want him let alone be with him. I am not interested in him or anyone else for that matter (voice breaks)

Avni's face twisted with rage at Priya's words, her eyes flashing dangerously.She stepped closer, invading Priya's personal space, her voice hissing like a venomous snake

Avni Gupta

You little slut, (spats on her face) you think you're too good for Rudra? For any man?

Avni Gupta

(leaned in close)Let me tell you something, you fat cow from Kerala.You're nothing but a dirty little whore who can't even keep her own culture clean.

Her words were like a barrage of insults, each one designed to cut deeper than the last

Avni Gupta

Your people are nothing but backward peasants who worship idols and eat like pigs.

Avni Gupta

And you have the audacity to reject a man like Rudra?

Avni Gupta

You'll never find anyone else who would even look at you twice. You're worthless, Priya.Worthless and ugly.

Avni leaves angrily leaving Priya in utter shock she was completely frozen by her words. She not only insulted her profession but also insulted her dignity,her culture and her people

It was too much for her to handle the insults. Priya went to the bathroom hurredly and locked the bathroom door and sat on the toilet lid. Her body shaking with sobs as the weight of Avni's cruel words crashed over her.

Avni's words echoed in her mind, each one a dagger twisting in an open wound."Fat cow...dirty little whore...backward peasants..."The insults swirled around her, drowning out any semblance of rational thought.

Tears streamed down her face, leaving trails in her carefully applied makeup. She hugged herself tightly, rocking back and forth as she tried to process the onslaught of insults. The pain in her chest was overwhelming, a physical ache that mirrored the devastation of her spirit.

Priya buried her face in her hands, her shoulders heaving with each ragged breath. She felt utterly alone, trapped in a world that seemed determined to tear her down at every turn.

Priya Menon (FL)

Amma (mom)..... Acha(dad) I need you so much right now...i-i I wish you were here with me (hiccups)

Priya bites her tongue to avoid screaming her lungs out like she always does and she hits her thighs with her fists in anger and frustration. She was in frustration and was holding her anger back by hurting herself, she stomps her feet on the marble floor in anger. She feels anger towards the people, towards Avni who think they can rule over the people inferior to them just for what?...in wealth ,status or caste

Priya Menon (FL)

looks at the blade lying on the marble floor

Priya Menon (FL)

Picks the blade and blankly looks at it and then her wrist

TO BE CONTINUED......

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