“So then,” her voice smiled. “What will you do now?”
“Meaning?” He pulled back.
“Work-wise.”
“Keep being a political consultant, keep strategising, keep laying groundwork for a solid party for North India,” he smirked. “I am told I can topple sitting governments in my free time.”
She glared at him to talk straight.
“Iram,” he sighed. “Maybe building a party, working to bring it to power is where my destiny lies now. And it’s also an easier life. Not physically, but mentally for sure. Good for my peace of mind. No big decisions, no high-stress stakes, no threats to my family.”
“Mmmm… Atharva Singh Kaul — the Political Strategist. Sounds serious. And gives you free time from yourfree timeto spend with your family.”
“And grow that family,” he pushed his face closer to hers. The smile drained from her face.
“I promised you, myani zuv, that we will start when we go back. But we are still here. Our life does not stop because of this. I failed us, but…”
“You did not fail us.”
His lips turned down.
“What did I say?”
“That I did not fail you,” he repeated like a good boy.
“Good.”
“Then are we on?”
She rolled her eyes, biting the insides of her cheeks. Her colour was already red.
“We are doing it every day, Iram. We just remove protection. What’s that reaction for?”
Her head rammed into his chest — “Gah! A woman can’t even feel it now.”
He threw his head back and laughed. When he came up for air, her head was thrown back again, chin on his chest, those browns proud and preening — “There’s my ten feet tall.”
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To,
The President
Kashmir Development Party
Subject:Resignation from Primary Membership
Mr. Samar Dixit,
I wish to tender my resignation from the Kashmir Development Party with immediate effect. This decision comes after careful reflection, as I find that I no longer align with the direction the party has chosen to pursue.
I remain grateful for the opportunities, support, and camaraderie I have experienced during my time here, and I part ways with respect and goodwill.
With regards,
Atharva Singh Kaul
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