The Affair | Short Story

Hello Peeps! Here’s a recent short story I wrote on the whole idea of illegitimate relationships. The characters of my story may be imaginary, but the truth remains, that many such men and women choose to be in relationships outside of their marriages even when their family lives are going absolutely perfect. So read on, and share your views on it:

As they came closer, she could feel his breath on her neck. His strong muscular arms wrapped her from the back, down the soft curves of her waist.  The lust of that moment was so strong. Undeniably true.


She closed her eyes and let him explore her body. He couldn't keep his eyes away from her. He couldn't stop staring at her beauty.

As moments passed, they sat on the edge of bed. He carefully untied the knot of her blouse and slipped the Saree off her shoulders. They couldn't resist any longer and without any hesitation, they finally kissed. He kissed as if she was the most prized possession in the entire world, trying to convey all he felt in one go. She could feel his tongue mingle with hers’. This made her blush, and they made passionate love.

None of them thought of their respective spouses. She was married. So was he. But the instant connection brought them close. So close that not a day went by when wouldn't talk. She knew it was wrong. He knew this was cheating. But the harder they tried to resist this feeling, the more it crept in.

One evening after some intriguing conversations over coffee, they confessed about their feelings to each other. But both of them also agreed, that they had a loving family back home. That leaving them was not an option. He had promised his wife a happy family life, support and companionship. So had she.

And this is where it all began. Sometimes after parties, sometimes at friend’s house. They enjoyed every bit of the illegitimate relationship. And this went on for the next 3 years.  Until today.

As the clock ticked its way to 8pm, their hearts raced and sunk at the same time. This was the last time they were meeting. Her husband’s transfer orders had come, and the two were to leave for Noida tonight.

They had decided to not stay in touch. Somewhere the guilt of having cheated on their loving spouse had seeped in and they wanted a fresh start. They felt it was time to let go of the affair.

So this was it. A relationship that began with lust, layered with guilt coming to an abrupt end.