Chapter 68

Shlok's POV

With each stroke, I felt the weight of the world slipping away, replaced by a sense of freedom and renewal. The cool water embraced me like a second skin, cleansing away the remnants of the night and rejuvenating my spirit with each passing moment. As I swam, I couldn't help but marvel at the beauty that surrounded me, grateful for the gift of this new day in paradise.

As the sun climbed higher in the sky, casting its golden light upon the jungle below, I emerged from the river, feeling alive and invigorated, I wore my jeans again and I went back to the plane.

I saw her standing there and as she heard me coming she turned to look at me. She looked beautiful without a trace of makeup. Her hair was a bit tangled and I craved to run my fingers to untangle it.

Shit!! Why was I thinking that??

Oh, God!! Why was I feeling like that for her of all the girls?? She was engaged to Mihir… lucky man!!

I had never felt like that in