Chapter 3 Nia, Rama's wife

Time passed after the night that shook Rama's heart and mind. He returned to his daily routine as a CEO, but something was different. Every time he was in the office, Maya was always on his mind. Even when he was at home with Nia, the feeling of guilt continued to haunt him. He couldn't forget what had happened, even though he knew it was a huge mistake.

Nia, Rama's wife, is a caring and understanding woman. She has always been a loyal companion, even in difficult times. However, lately, Nia has begun to feel a change in her husband. Rama has become more daydreaming and seems less focused when they talk. Nia feels that her husband is hiding something, but she doesn't know what it is.

One night, after having dinner together, Nia decided to talk to Rama. They sat in the cozy living room, accompanied by the soft sound of jazz music flowing from the speakers.

"Rama, lately I feel something is different about you," said Nia while looking at her husband attentively.

Rama was silent for a moment, trying to find the right answer. "What do you mean, Nia?"

"You often daydream and seem unfocused. Is something bothering you?"

Rama swallowed, trying to calm himself down. "It's nothing, Nia. Maybe I'm just a little tired from work at the office."

Nia nodded slowly, but she knew there was more to it than just tiredness. "If there's anything you want to talk about, Rama, I'm always here for you."

Rama smiled thinly, feeling even more guilty. "I know, Nia. Thank you."

However, even though Rama tried his best to cover it up, the guilt and anxiety weighed on him more and more. He felt like he was walking on a tightrope, ready to fall at any moment. Every time he met Maya at the office, the feeling grew stronger. Maya seemed to feel the same way, but they both tried to act as if nothing had happened.

But no matter how hard they try to ignore their feelings, the situation becomes increasingly difficult. As they work together, the tension between them is palpable. Their gazes, their accidental touches, all of it brings them back to that night, the night that changed everything.

One day, after finishing an important meeting with the board of directors, Rama called Maya into his office. He felt the need to talk about what happened between them, to stop this vicious cycle before it gets any deeper.

"Maya, can you come to my room for a moment?" Rama asked through the intercom.

"Of course, Mr. Rama. I'll be there soon," Maya answered in a calm voice, even though her heart was pounding.

Maya knocked on Rama's door, then entered after being invited. Rama was sitting behind his desk, his face looking serious.

"Maya, sit down," said Rama, pointing to the chair in front of him.

Maya obeyed, sitting gracefully in the chair. She felt nervous, not knowing what Rama would say. However, she also knew that this conversation was important.

"I think we need to talk about what happened that night," Rama said in a deep voice.

Maya was silent for a moment, then nodded. "I understand, sir."

Rama took a deep breath, trying to form the right words. "What happened that night was a mistake. We can't continue this relationship, Maya. I love my wife, and I don't want to ruin our marriage."

Maya listened intently, mixed feelings filling her heart. On one hand, she understood what Rama was saying. She knew that what they were doing was wrong. But on the other hand, her feelings for Rama were undeniable. She had fallen in love with this man, even though she knew it was a wrong love.

"I understand, sir. I don't want to destroy anything either. I just... I just can't help these feelings," Maya said in a soft voice.

Rama looked at Maya with deep guilt. He knew that Maya was also hurt by this situation, and that made him feel even more guilty. "Maya, I feel the same way. But we have to be strong. We have to stop before things get more complicated."

Maya nodded, though her heart felt heavy. "Okay, sir. I'll try."

After that conversation, they both tried to keep their distance. Rama focused on his work, trying not to interact too much with Maya. However, no matter how hard they tried, the feelings were still there. Every time they met, whether intentionally or not, the tension between them was palpable.

At home, Nia began to feel increasingly clear changes in her husband. Rama came home late at night more often, citing a pile of work. Nia knew that Rama's work was hard, but she felt there was something more to it. There was something her husband was hiding, and that made Nia increasingly worried.

One night, when Rama came home later than usual, Nia decided to wait for him. When Rama finally arrived home, Nia was sitting in the living room with a worried face.

"Rama, what's really going on?" Nia asked directly, without further ado.

Rama, who had just taken off his shoes, fell silent hearing Nia's question. He knew that his wife was starting to get suspicious, and that made him even more nervous.

"What do you mean, Nia?" asked Rama, trying to stay calm.