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Wife And The Mistress

"Trust can be dangerous, but the absence of trust can be deadly."

By Word Weaver Published about a year ago 7 min read
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Dhilip and Aarthi had been married for five years and they had built a life together in the small town they lived in. They were the perfect couple, or so it seemed. Dhilip was a successful businessman, and Aarthi was a stay-at-home wife. They had everything they could ever want - a beautiful house, fancy cars, and all the luxuries that money could buy.

But there was a dark secret that lurked behind the façade of their perfect life. Dhilip had a mistress, a young woman named Dhipthi. He had met her at a business conference a few years ago, and since then, they had been having an affair.

Aarthi suspected that her husband was cheating on her, but she had no concrete evidence. She tried to talk to Dhilip about it, but he always dismissed her concerns and said she was just being paranoid.

One day, Aarthi decided to follow her husband to see where he was going when he said he was working late. She saw him meet Dhipthi at a hotel and her worst fears were confirmed. Aarthi was heartbroken and angry, but she didn't confront Dhilip right away. Instead, she decided to bide her time and plan her revenge.

A few weeks later, Aarthi contacted Dhipthi and pretended to be a friend of Dhilip's. She invited Dhipthi to meet her for coffee and to talk about their mutual acquaintance. Dhipthi was hesitant at first, but Aarthi was charming and persuasive, and she eventually agreed to meet.

They met at a coffee shop in the center of town, and Aarthi was friendly and welcoming. They chatted about their lives, and Aarthi subtly steered the conversation towards Dhilip. Dhipthi revealed that she was in love with him, and Aarthi pretended to be sympathetic.

Then Aarthi revealed her true identity and confronted Dhipthi about her affair with Dhilip. Dhipthi was shocked and angry, but Aarthi had already planned everything. She had recorded the entire conversation, and she threatened to show it to Dhilip's family and friends if Dhipthi didn't end the affair.

Dhipthi was terrified, and she begged Aarthi not to show the video to anyone. Aarthi agreed to keep her secret but warned her that if she ever saw her with Dhilip again, she would make sure everyone knew about their affair.

Dhipthi ended the affair with Dhilip, and he was furious when he found out what had happened. He confronted Aarthi and accused her of betraying him. But Aarthi was unrepentant. She had finally gotten her revenge, and she felt a sense of satisfaction that she had never felt before.

In the end, Dhilip and Aarthi's marriage fell apart, and they got divorced. But Aarthi was happy. She had stood up for herself and had finally gotten the justice she deserved. She knew that it was a risky move, but she was glad that she had taken matters into her own hands.

As for Dhipthi, she disappeared from the small town, never to be seen again. But Aarthi knew that she had done the right thing, and she was content knowing that she had saved her marriage and her dignity.

But things were not as they seemed. A few months after the divorce, Aarthi received a package in the mail. It was from Dhipthi, and it contained a USB drive with a video. Aarthi was hesitant to watch it, but her curiosity got the best of her.

As she watched the video, her heart sank. It showed Dhilip and Dhipthi planning the whole affair together. It turned out that Dhilip had been manipulating both women, and he had orchestrated the entire situation.

Aarthi was devastated. She had trusted Dhilip completely, and he had betrayed her in the worst way possible. But she knew that she had to do something about it. She contacted Dhipthi and they decided to team up to bring Dhilip down.

They gathered all the evidence they could find and presented it to the authorities. Dhilip was arrested for fraud and embezzlement, and he was sentenced to ten years in prison.

Aarthi and Dhipthi had finally gotten their revenge, and they had done it together. They became close friends and supported each other through the difficult times. They both learned a valuable lesson - that sometimes, the people you trust the most are the ones who can hurt you the most.

In the end, Aarthi moved on with her life, and she found love again with a kind and honest man. She learned to trust again, and she knew that she had the strength to overcome anything that life threw at her.

As for Dhipthi, she disappeared once again, but this time, it was by choice. She had learned her own lesson - that sometimes, the best thing to do is to start fresh and leave the past behind.

And so, the small town returned to its peaceful and quiet ways, but the memory of the Wife and the Mistress lingered on, a cautionary tale of the dangers of deceit and betrayal.

But for Aarthi and Dhipthi, the memory of their shared experience brought them closer together. They stayed in touch, exchanging emails and phone calls, and occasionally meeting up for coffee.

One day, Aarthi received a call from Dhipthi. She sounded distressed and asked Aarthi to meet her at a nearby park. Aarthi agreed, worried about what could be troubling her friend.

When she arrived, she saw Dhipthi sitting on a bench, looking pale and nervous. She handed Aarthi a small envelope and said, "I need you to keep this safe for me. It's important."

Aarthi was confused but took the envelope and looked inside. It contained a USB drive, similar to the one she had received from Dhipthi before. Aarthi looked at her friend and asked her what was going on.

Dhipthi hesitated for a moment, then said, "I've gotten myself into some trouble. I can't go into details, but I need you to hold onto that USB drive until I can retrieve it from you. It's the only evidence that can clear my name."

Aarthi was skeptical but could see the fear in Dhipthi's eyes. She promised to keep the drive safe and to help her friend in any way she could.

But things quickly spiraled out of control. A few days later, Aarthi received a call from the police. They had found Dhipthi's body in a nearby river, and they were investigating it as a murder.

Aarthi was in shock. She couldn't believe that her friend was gone, and she felt guilty for not being able to protect her. She knew that she had to do something to help bring her friend's killer to justice.

She remembered the USB drive that Dhipthi had given her and decided to take matters into her own hands. She watched the video, and to her horror, she saw Dhilip on the screen, confessing to the murder.

Aarthi knew that she had to turn the evidence over to the police, but she was afraid that Dhilip would come after her next. She contacted a private investigator and asked for help.

The investigator was able to provide her with protection and helped her turn the evidence over to the police. Dhilip was arrested and charged with the murder of Dhipthi.

In the end, justice was served, but Aarthi was forever changed by the experience. She realized that sometimes, the people you trust the most can be the ones who hurt you the most. But she also learned that true friendship and courage can overcome even the darkest of situations.

She vowed to always be vigilant and to trust her instincts, and she carried the memory of Dhipthi with her always, a reminder to never take anything for granted and to always cherish the people you love.As Aarthi sat in her apartment, trying to make sense of everything that had happened, she suddenly heard a strange noise coming from the hallway. She got up to investigate, but as she opened the door, she was confronted by a figure dressed in black.

She tried to scream, but the figure covered her mouth with a cloth, and everything went dark. When she woke up, she found herself tied to a chair in a dimly lit room.

Dhilip was standing in front of her, a cruel smile on his face. "You thought you could outsmart me, didn't you?" he sneered. "But you were wrong. I always win."

Aarthi tried to struggle free, but the ropes were too tight. She looked around the room and saw Dhipthi's body lying in a corner, a ghostly reminder of the past.

Dhilip approached her with a knife, and Aarthi knew that this was the end. She closed her eyes, ready to accept her fate, but then she heard a voice behind her.

It was Dhipthi's voice, and it was coming from the USB drive that Aarthi had held onto. "You can't give up now," Dhipthi said. "You have to fight."

Aarthi felt a surge of strength and determination. She managed to break free from the ropes and grabbed the knife from Dhilip's hand. She lunged at him, and in the struggle, he fell to the ground, lifeless.

Aarthi was safe, but she knew that the nightmare was far from over. She looked at the USB drive and saw that it was now blank. She couldn't explain it, but she knew that Dhipthi had somehow intervened and saved her life.

But as she left the room, Aarthi couldn't shake the feeling that something wasn't right. She felt like she was being watched, like there was someone else in the room with her.

As she stepped outside, she saw a figure standing in the shadows, watching her. She couldn't make out the face, but she knew that it was someone she recognized.

And then, just as suddenly as it had appeared, the figure disappeared into the darkness, leaving Aarthi alone with her thoughts and her fears. She knew that the nightmare was far from over, and she wondered if she would ever truly be safe again.

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