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The Experiment – Chapter 6
Lakshmi woke before the alarm, not because she had to, but because she couldn’t stay asleep. The room was dim and cool. Parvathi lay on her side, breathing evenly, one hand tucked under her cheek. Lakshmi watched her for a moment longer than necessary, then slipped out of bed.
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Vedhika – Chapter 5
The wedding was hours away, but she felt pulled by something quiet and sacred. She stretched, breathed in deeply, and headed straight for the shower. The deep raspberry pink saree, richly embroidered with white floral motifs waited on a hanger beside the vanity, its golden zari border catching the morning light with a soft, regal…
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Vedhika – Chapter 4
“Up! Up, Vedhika! You’re not sleeping through my shopping plans,” Shilpa’s voice called, paired with the sound of curtains being yanked open. Vedhika groaned, covering her face with one arm. “It’s too early…”
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Vedhika – Chapter 3
That night, her dreams were chaotic and vivid. Flashes of whiteboards, quiet conversations, smiles exchanged over shared insights. Then hands brushing accidentally. Then… more.
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Vedhika – Chapter 2
Vedhika tossed in her sleep, tangled in bedsheets that smelled faintly of jasmine hair mist and talcum powder. Her dream had been vivid—too vivid. She was walking through the office cafeteria in a floral dress, laughing, adjusting a dupatta that didn’t exist. Heads turned. People smiled.
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Vedhika – Chapter 1
Ved stood in front of the bathroom mirror, towel snug around his waist, hair dripping gently onto his shoulders. He twisted the cap off the conditioner bottle, breathing in the soft jasmine scent. His fingers worked through the wet strands like muscle memory.
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The Experiment – Chapter 5
Lakshmi woke before the alarm, the room still cool with early light. Parvathi slept on, one arm flung across the pillow, breathing deep in a way that meant she could afford another few minutes. Lakshmi watched her for a moment, then leaned in, pressed a soft kiss to her forehead.
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The Experiment – Chapter 4
I woke up before the alarm. Parvathi was still asleep, one arm flung carelessly across the pillow, her breathing slow and even. I leaned over, kissed her forehead lightly, and whispered, “You sleep a bit more. I’ll keep everything ready.” She stirred but didn’t wake, a faint smile forming before settling back into sleep.
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The Experiment – Chapter 3
Parvathi woke me gently. She went to the wardrobe and pulled out a cotton saree, pale green with a thin border. She held it up briefly, then handed it to me. “You can pick something else if you want,” she said. “Whatever you’re comfortable with.”
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The Experiment – Chapter 2
Sheela paused at the door before leaving. “I’ll come by tomorrow afternoon,” she said. “After the dress-up. Call me if you need any help.” Parvathi nodded easily. “I will.” Sheela smiled at me, the way people do when they think they’re being part of something interesting but harmless. “Get some sleep.”
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The Experiment – Chapter 1
I walked in halfway through the sentence. “Men don’t understand these things,” Sheela was saying. “Doesn’t matter how many times we explain.”
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