Chapter 8 – More exposure
It is around eleven in the morning. Their parents are away in the village, and after dropping their son at school, Anil and Uma walk through the market lanes. Uma carries a small list: petticoats for herself, a few shirts for their son. The market is busy but quiet enough that their steps echo on the pavement, and the sun warms their faces.
Raghu’s shop appears around the corner, small, colorful fabrics spilling from shelves, the glass slightly dusty. As they step in, Raghu looks up from behind the counter.
“Anil ji,” he says, bowing slightly. His tone is respectful, measured. There is no greeting for Uma. His dark, curious eyes flick toward her, lingering a moment too long, and she feels the weight of the stare. There’s something different—bold, teasing, commanding—all wrapped in caution because Anil is there.
Anil nods. “Raghu, we need a few things. Petticoats for Uma, shirts for the boy.” He steps aside and sits at the small corner chair, gesturing toward Uma. “You help her choose.”
Raghu’s lips twitch, just slightly, before his face settles into something sly. “Of course, Anil ji.” He turns to Uma, his gaze dipping—slow, deliberate—down her body. His voice drops, roughens. “Bhabhiji, what you need?” The words drip with false politeness. His fingers tap the counter, impatient, like he already knows the answer.
Uma smiles, unbothered, her thick brows knitting together in thought. “Plain cotton petticoats, Raghu ji. Two or three.” She moves toward the shelves of children’s clothes, her hips swaying under the yellow sari. Raghu watches, exhales through his nose, and smirks as she bends to inspect a shirt. The blouse gapes at the back, revealing smooth milky white skin. His tongue darts out, wetting his lips.
Anil leans back in the chair, arms crossed. He notices the way Raghu’s shoulders tense when Uma straightens up.
“This one for my boy,” Uma says, holding up a blue shirt.
Raghu chuckles, low and mocking. “Small size? Your boy fat like you, no?” He glances at Anil, grinning, testing boundaries.
Uma blinks, then laughs—soft, unruffled. “No, no. He is slim.” She pats her own waist absentmindedly, the fabric pulling tight across her hips.
Raghu hums, stepping closer. “If you say so, Bhabhiji.” His fingers graze the shirt as he takes it from her, slow, deliberate, letting his knuckles brush against her wrist. She doesn’t flinch. He exhales sharply through his nose and turns toward the shelves, rummaging through piles of folded petticoats.
Raghu pulls out a thin, synthetic petticoat—the kind that clings and rides up, the kind women wear in cheap brothels. The fabric is garish pink, nearly sheer, the waistband frayed. He holds it up between two fingers like it’s something dirty. “This one, Bhabhiji? Very... light. Easy to move in.” His grin widens as he shakes it, letting it flutter—translucent under the shop’s dim bulb.
Uma frowns, tilting her head. “No, ji. Cotton one. This is—” She gestures at the flimsy material, nose wrinkling.
Raghu’s lips press into a thin line. A flicker of disappointment passes over his face. He had expected Anil to tease her, push her toward the cheap ones, maybe laugh at her hesitation. Instead, Anil simply waves him off. He lets out a soft sigh, then picks up a neatly folded white cotton petticoat and holds it out. “This one… will do,” he mutters under his breath, almost to himself, as if the thought of her wearing decent fabric is a small frustration.
Uma reaches for the petticoat, smoothing its folds. Anil leans back, half-lost in thought, eyes distant, thumb brushing his lips. He barely notices the fabrics, absorbed in something else entirely.
Raghu moves among the shelves, holding out a few more decent cotton petticoats. “Try this one… not too tight,” he says casually, voice low, eyes flicking to her waist. There is no real aggression, but the tone carries a faint edge—taunting, judging, the kind a man would use with a cheap roadside woman he feels he could control.
Uma carefully lifts another petticoat, folding it against her arm. As she shifts slightly to see a row of folded dresses on the lower shelf, her hand accidentally nudges a few aside. A small, innocent mistake—but it is enough.
“Oi!” Raghu snaps, voice sharper now, scolding. “Watch it, Bhabhiji! Don’t just toss things around. You’ll tear them—won’t even know how to handle them properly.” His gaze flicks over her figure as he talks, a faint smirk curling his lips. “Careful… these aren’t made for someone… like you.”
Uma freezes for a fraction of a second, surprised, then quickly adjusts the dresses and goes back to the petticoats as if nothing happened. To her, it’s a minor inconvenience—she doesn’t read any deeper meaning into it.
Anil shifts slightly, finally noticing the tone, the glance, the smirk. Raghu is treating Uma differently now—taunting, slightly disrespecting, adding a pinch of body-shaming in his words, as if she’s someone beneath normal respect. And yet Raghu restrains himself from crossing any real line because Anil is there.
A sharp warmth rises in Anil’s chest, a tingle spreading slowly. He realizes that last time, his teasing and subtle body-shaming of Uma has already marked her in the minds of others. Raghu’s behavior, the casual disrespect, the teasing, all of it… it excites him in a way he hadn’t expected.
Uma, oblivious as always, continues folding the petticoats, her face calm, obedient. To her, it’s normal, nothing remarkable. But for Anil, watching her being measured, teased, slightly scolded… it is electric.
Raghu’s smirk lingers even as Uma adjusts the petticoat. Anil shifts in his chair, rubbing his thumb along his lower lip, and suddenly it clicks—he sees it clearly. Raghu no longer treats Uma as a normal customer. His eyes, the teasing tone, the subtle body-shaming—all of it shows that last time Anil had openly teased her, used cheap, improper fabrics, it had left a mark. Raghu now sees her as someone… lower, someone he could measure, correct, and play with.
A slow, mischievous thought forms in Anil’s mind. He leans forward, voice low, commanding, almost bored. "Fatty, why are you messing up his shop?" The nickname rolls off his tongue casually. "Fatty just knows how to eat and mess things up. See, Raghu, how she has become fat? Can't even fold a dress properly." He clicks his tongue, shaking his head as if disappointed but watching Raghu’s reaction from the corner of his eye.
Uma immediately obeys, adjusting her hands to fold the petticoats neatly, unaware of the subtle meaning in his words. Her curvy frame leans slightly as she bends, full breasts shifting gently, the soft swell of her belly exposed just enough under the thin sari folds.
Raghu’s eyes light up instantly. The earlier hesitation, the faint restraint, melts into something sharper—more daring. He leans a little closer to the counter, voice dropping low, almost muttering as he watches Uma. “Slow hands, huh? Must be hard to move fast with so much… weight.” His fingers drum against the wood, his gaze dragging from her hips to her thick thighs pressing against the yellow sari. “Careful, Bhabhiji, don’t break anything.”
Anil watches silently, a slow warmth spreading through his chest. He sees how Raghu’s tone changes: the body-shaming, the teasing, the subtle dominance over Uma—all now flowing naturally, restrained only by Anil’s presence. And he feels a sharp tingle, knowing that Raghu would go far worse if left alone with her.
When the selection is done, Anil rises, stretching slightly. He watches Raghu’s expression carefully, noting the lingering smirk, the faint flush in his eyes, the way his hands move slightly closer to the fabrics as if tempted to touch more. A grin spreads across Anil’s face.
Outside, walking back through the market lanes, Anil’s mind is already working. The thrill, the taunting, the subtle degradation—it has given him an idea.
“Uma,” he says suddenly, stopping mid-step. She looks up at him, curious.
“You will go again,” he says simply, voice low. “To Raghu’s shop.”
“Ji?” Uma tilts her head, confused. “Why?”
“Whatever he does,” Anil says, eyes glinting, “you play along. No questions.”
Uma blinks, nervous, shy, lowering her gaze. “I… I can’t, Ji. It’s a local shop… everyone will see…”
Anil laughs softly, the sound warm, teasing. “You already like it, don’t you? And I already know what you are.” He reaches for her petticoat, tugging it slightly lower over her belly. The fabric shifts, exposing the soft curve of her white stomach and the hollow of her navel.
She flushes, breath catching slightly, but her stance doesn’t change. Her eyes flick up, shy, hesitant, yet there is a quiet acknowledgment in her posture—she wants to go, even if she cannot say the word.
Anil’s hand rests lightly on the fold of the sari, adjusting it just enough to remind her of her exposure. “Go,” he whispers. “I’ll be nearby.”
Her medium-height, curvy frame shifts slightly as she walks ahead, long black hair swaying, full bust moving gently, thick thighs brushing lightly together. Broad hips, soft waist—every movement accentuated, naturally sensuous. Her wheatish complexion glows faintly in the morning sun.
Anil follows at a distance, eyes hidden, mind already spinning through possibilities, plans, and the sharp, warm thrill of what he’s orchestrating.
Uma steps into the shop alone this time, her yellow sari fluttering slightly in the draft from the ceiling fan. The petticoat rides low—lower than before—exposing the soft swell of her stomach, the faint indentation of her navel, the way her flesh creases slightly as she bends to push the door open. Raghu looks up from his counter, his dark eyes narrowing, then widening—slowly, hungrily—as he registers her alone. His little surprise by Uma returning again. He smirks, leaning back against the shelves, arms crossed. "Bhabhiji," he drawls, voice thick with amusement. "Back so soon?"
Uma hesitates, fingers twisting in the folds of her sari. "Ji," she murmurs, eyes downcast, but her voice carries clearly. "The... the petticoat. The cheap one you showed earlier. Anil ji said to buy that one for home."
Raghu’s grin splits his face. He exhales sharply through his nose, fingers tapping the counter. "Oh? That one?" He chuckles, low and rough, like gravel underfoot. "I knew Anil ji would want it. Suits you better, Bhabhiji—cheap fabric for cheap bodies." His gaze drags over her exposed belly, the way her blouse gapes slightly at the sides. "See, fatty women like you? Shouldn’t wear tight things. Makes you look like a stuffed sack." He reaches under the counter, pulling out the same garish pink petticoat with deliberate slowness.
Uma’s breath hitches as he shakes it out, the thin fabric shimmering. She doesn’t move, doesn’t protest—just stands there, fingers twitching at her sides. Raghu steps closer, invading her space, the petticoat dangling from his fingers. "Turn around," he orders, voice rough, no pretence of politeness left. "Let’s see if it fits that fat ass."
She obeys, slow and stiff, turning her back to him. The blouse gapes wider, revealing the dimples at the base of her spine. Raghu’s nostrils flare. He doesn’t touch her—not yet—but his knuckles graze the swell of her hip as he holds the petticoat against her waist. "Too small," he mutters, lips curling. "But Anil ji wants it, no? So you’ll squeeze in." His fingers brush the bare skin above her petticoat, deliberate, testing her reaction.
Outside, hidden behind a stack of crates, Anil’s pulse thrums in his throat. The shop’s grimy window distorts the scene slightly, but he sees everything—Raghu’s dark fingers against Uma’s wheatish skin, the way her shoulders tense but she doesn’t pull away. Raghu tugs the petticoat higher, his thumb pressing into the soft flesh of her waist. "Lift your arms," he commands. Uma hesitates, then raises them, the movement making her blouse ride up further. Raghu exhales sharply, his knuckles brushing the underside of her heavy breasts as he place the petticoat over her dress. "See? Tight," he murmurs, voice thick. "Like wrapping a melon in paper." His hands linger, smoothing the cheap fabric down her hips with deliberate slowness, fingers dipping into the curve of her waist.
Uma shifts uncomfortably, her breath uneven, but she doesn’t stop him. Raghu’s smirk deepens. He leans in, his lips nearly brushing her ear. "Anil ji likes this, huh? Showing off his fat wife?" His fingers trail lower, skimming the edge of her sari where it clings to her thick thighs. "Maybe he wants others to see what he gets at home." Uma’s face burns, but she stays silent, her fingers gripping the counter. Raghu takes it as permission—his touch grows bolder, palming the swell of her hip, squeezing just enough to make her gasp. "So soft," he muses, voice dripping with mock admiration. "Like dough. No wonder Anil ji calls you fatty."
Anil watches, gripping the crate so hard the wood bites into his palms. Raghu’s hands are everywhere now—tugging the blouse sleeve to expose more shoulder, dragging the sari’s pallu aside to reveal the dip of her collarbones. Uma’s lips part, her chest rising fast, but she doesn’t protest even when Raghu’s fingers slip beneath the petticoat’s waistband, grazing the bare skin of her stomach. "You like this," he accuses, breath hot against her neck. "Cheap women always do." Uma whimpers, a sound so quiet it’s almost lost under the ceiling fan’s whir, but Raghu hears it. His fingers press harder, inching lower, toward the forbidden. "Tell me to stop," he dares, lips curling.
Uma doesn’t. The words clot in her throat, thick and unspoken. Raghu’s fingers dig into the soft flesh of her belly, slipping lower, beneath the petticoat’s waistband, where the fabric is already damp with sweat. His breath hitches—hot, uneven—against her ear. "Fatty," he murmurs, the word rough, almost affectionate in its cruelty. His other hand slides up her back, pressing her flush against the counter’s edge. The wood bites into her hips. She whimpers again, louder this time, but her arms stay raised, trembling.
Raghu doesn’t wait. With a grunt, he spins her, shoving her facedown onto the dusty ledger spread across his desk. The pages crinkle under her cheek. Her sari bunches at her waist, exposing the full swell of her ass, the thin petticoat stretched tight. His palm lands hard—once, twice—the sound sharp in the cramped shop. Uma jerks, a gasp tearing free, but she doesn’t struggle. Her fingers clutch the desk’s edge, knuckles white. Raghu’s laugh is dark, triumphant. "See? No shame." His fingers knead the stinging flesh, squeezing hard enough to bruise. "Cheap body, cheap mind."
Anil’s pulse hammers in his skull. Through the smudged glass, he watches Raghu’s hands roam—rough, possessive—over Uma’s sprawled form. The way her blouse has ridden up, baring the dimples above her ass. The way Raghu’s thumb hooks into her petticoat, yanking it down just enough to reveal the crease where thigh meets hip. Uma’s breath comes in shallow hitches, her face still pressed to the ledger, eyes screwed shut. Raghu leans over her, his voice a growl. "Anil ji lets anyone touch this, huh?" His fingers slip lower, brushing the damp heat between her thighs.
Uma jerks—a tiny, involuntary flinch—but doesn’t pull away. Raghu smirks, pressing closer, his erection nudging against her hip. "Say it," he goads, fingers teasing at her entrance. "Say you want it." Uma whimpers, fingers clawing at the ledger. Raghu laughs, low and cruel. "See? No shame—"
The shop door slams open. Anil strides in, face unreadable. Raghu stumbles back, hands falling away from Uma like she’s burned him. His smirk falters. "Anil ji! I was just—"
Anil doesn’t look at him. His gaze fixes on Uma, still bent over the desk, her sari crumpled around her waist. Her shoulders tremble. Slowly, she pushes herself upright, face flushed. She doesn’t meet his eyes.
Anil steps forward, tugging her petticoat back into place with deliberate slowness. His fingers linger on her hip. "Got what we needed?" he asks, voice mild. Uma nods, mute.
Raghu clears his throat, shifting behind the counter. "Bhabhiji was just—"
"Testing the fabric," Anil finishes for him, finally turning. His smile is razor-thin. "Right?"
Raghu’s Adam’s apple bobs. "Of course, Anil ji." His voice is too high. "Very... durable material."
Anil hums, picking up the discarded pink petticoat. He rubs the cheap fabric between his fingers. "Good. We’ll take it." He tosses a crumpled note onto the counter. Raghu doesn’t move to pick it up.
Uma smooths her sari, avoiding Raghu’s gaze. Her hands shake. Anil slides an arm around her waist, pulling her close. "Let’s go, fatty," he murmurs, lips brushing her ear.
Raghu watches them leave, his earlier bravado crumbling. As the door swings shut, Anil glances back—just once—and catches Raghu’s gaze. His grin is all teeth.
Outside, Uma sags against him. "Ji, I—"
Anil squeezes her hip, hard enough to make her gasp. "You did well," he says. His thumb strokes the spot where Raghu’s fingers dug in.
Anil watches her face. He can see it clearly now. The way her shoulders are slightly drawn in, the way her hips move with a softness she doesn’t usually show outside. Raghu’s hands, Raghu’s tone, the way Uma didn’t resist—everything replays in Anil’s mind. And it stirs something deep, dark, and unmistakably alive.
By the time they reach home, the house is quiet. Too quiet. The front door creaks softly as Anil closes it behind them. No parents. No son. Just the stillness of midday.
Anil doesn’t wait.
The moment the door shuts, he steps close, hands gripping her arms, pulling her toward him. His mouth finds her cheek, then her jaw, lingering there longer than usual. Uma gasps softly, startled, but her body doesn’t pull away. Her hands rise instinctively, resting against his chest, unsure whether to stop him or steady herself.
“You like it, don't you? His spank on your meaty ass,” Anil murmurs, more statement than question.
His fingers press into her waist, firmer now, as if confirming something he already knows. Uma’s breath catches. Her body reacts before her mind does, leaning into him just slightly.
Then—
“Anil beta…”
The voice cuts through the moment like a blade.
Das Kaka’s voice. From the back of the house.
Uma stiffens instantly. Her eyes widen, fear and urgency flashing across her face. She grips Anil’s wrist tightly, shaking her head. “Not here,” she whispers, voice barely audible. “He’s there… Please lets go… bedroom.”
Anil freezes for half a second, irritation flaring—then reality settles in. He exhales sharply, nods once, and steps back.
“Come,” he says quietly.
Uma adjusts her sari with quick, practiced movements, smoothing herself down, hiding what only moments ago felt impossible to hide. Her face returns to its usual softness, but something underneath has shifted. Something that won’t settle so easily.
Anil walks ahead toward the bedroom, his mind still buzzing, still replaying Raghu’s hands, Uma’s silence, her unspoken acceptance. He knows this isn’t over.
The bedroom door clicks shut behind them, and Uma exhales—too quickly, too loud—like she’s been holding her breath since they stepped inside the house. She turns, pressing her back against the door as if bracing herself. Anil doesn’t move immediately. Instead, he watches her, slow, deliberate, letting the silence stretch until she squirms under his gaze.
"You were so good for him," he says finally, stepping closer, voice rough. His fingers tug at the pallu of her sari, loosening it with a sharp jerk. "Like a cheap woman, standing there, letting him touch you." The fabric slithers down her shoulder, pooling at her waist, exposing the swell of her breasts beneath the thin blouse. Uma shivers but doesn’t cover herself. Her lips part—no protest, just quiet, shaky breaths.
Anil grips her chin, tilting her face up. "Tell me," he growls. "Did his fingers dig into you like this?" His other hand slides down, squeezing her ass hard enough to make her whimper. "Did you squeeze back? Hmm?" Uma's cheeks flush darker, her eyes darting away, but Anil doesn't let her escape. He drags her blouse down, baring her chest, thumbs scraping over her nipples. "Or did you like it more when he called you names? Cheap wife? Useless?"
Uma’s breath hitches, her hands gripping his forearms—not pushing, just holding on. She doesn’t answer. She doesn’t need to. Anil already sees it—the way her body betrays her, the way she arches into his touch despite the humiliation curling in her gut. He leans in, lips brushing her ear. "You want me to treat you like him? Like the filthy woman you are?"
Her nod is almost imperceptible. Almost.
Anil’s blood sings. He spins her around, shoving her face-first against the door. Her sari unravels completely, pooling at her feet. The blouse follows, ripped open in one sharp tear. She gasps, bare now except for her petticoat, still clinging low on her hips—just like in Raghu’s shop. Anil presses against her, his cock already hard against her ass. "No blouse this time," he murmurs, fingers hooking into the waistband of her petticoat. "Let’s see how much of a cheap woman you really are."
The fabric snaps loose. Uma’s thighs press together instinctively, but Anil spreads them with his knee, his palm smacking down on her bare ass—once, twice—until the skin blooms red. She whimpers, fingers scrambling against the door. "Look at you," he growls, dragging her back by the hips. His fingers dig into her flesh, leaving marks. "Raghu didn’t even have to try, did he? You spread your legs just by looking at him." Uma shakes her head, but her body betrays her, hips grinding back against him. Anil laughs—dark, approving. "Liar."
He yanks her away from the door, tossing her onto the bed. She bounces, hair wild, breasts heaving. Anil climbs over her, pinning her wrists above her head. "Say it," he demands, grinding his cock against her thigh. "Say you liked it." Uma bites her lip, eyes flickering away. Anil slaps her tits—hard—making her cry out. "Say it!"
"Y-yes," she finally whimpers, voice cracking. "I liked it."
Anil’s grin is feral. He releases her wrists only to grab her throat—not choking, just holding—forcing her to meet his gaze. "Then prove it." He flips her onto her stomach, dragging her hips up. "Show me how much you wanted him." Uma hesitates, then arches her back, presenting herself shamelessly. Anil’s breath catches. His palm cracks down on her ass again. "Filthy," he mutters, spreading her cheeks with his thumbs. "Look at you—dripping for a stranger."
She is. The evidence glistens between her thighs. Anil spits on his fingers, rubbing them roughly over her clit. Uma jerks, moaning into the sheets. "No," he snaps, pulling her hair. "You don’t get to come yet." He lines himself up, pushing in with one brutal thrust. Uma screams, back bowing. Anil doesn’t slow. He fucks her like he owns her—hard, deep, every snap of his hips a punishment. "This is what you wanted, isn’t it?" he pants, gripping her hips tight enough to bruise. "To be used?"
Uma sobs, but she doesn’t deny it. Her fingers twist in the sheets, knuckles white. Anil watches her—the way her back muscles ripple, the way her ass clenches around him—and then, suddenly, he feels it. A prickling sensation, like eyes boring into his skin. His rhythm falters. He glances up—and there, through the half-open window, Das Kaka stands frozen.
The old man’s mouth hangs open, his weathered face slack with shock. His hands clutch a rusted watering can, forgotten. Anil’s pulse spikes—not with anger, but something darker, hotter. He grips Uma’s hips tighter, pulling her higher onto her knees, angling her body toward the window. The sunlight spills over her bare back, her sweat-slick skin glowing. Her ass juts out obscenely, Anil’s cock buried deep inside her, her thighs trembling. He leans down, lips brushing her ear. “Tell me how much you love it,” he growls, thrusting harder. “Louder.”
Uma whimpers, confused, but obedient. “Ji—I love it,” she gasps, voice cracking. Anil slaps her ass, making her yelp. “Louder,” he demands, watching Das Kaka’s throat bob. Uma moans, high and desperate, her fingers scrabbling at the sheets. “P-please, Anil ji—harder!”
Anil’s breath rasps in his chest. He pulls out abruptly, making Uma whine. His hands find his waistband, tugging his underwear down—the same pair he’d worn all morning, damp with sweat. Before Uma can react, he yanks them over her head, covering her eyes, the fabric stretched taut against her nose and mouth. She inhales sharply—his scent, musky and thick—then chokes on a gasp as Anil drags her backward by the hips. “Up,” he orders, hauling her onto trembling legs.
The window looms ahead, sunlight spilling across the floor. Uma stumbles blindly, her fingers clutching at air until Anil shoves her forward, pressing her bare torso flush against the warm glass. Outside, Das Kaka jerks back behind the neem tree, but not before Anil catches the flash of his startled eyes. The old man’s grip tightens on the watering can, knuckles white. Anil smirks, grinding his cock against Uma’s ass, letting his thumb trace the crease where her thigh meets her hip—slow, deliberate. “You’re dripping on the floor,” he murmurs, loud enough for the window to carry. “Disgusting.”
Uma squirms, her breath fogging the glass. “Ji, please—” she whimpers, the underwear muffling her voice. Anil ignores her, spreading her legs wider with his knee, exposing her completely to the midday heat—and to Das Kaka’s frozen stare. The old man’s mouth hangs slack. A bead of sweat rolls down his temple. Anil licks his lips, fingers digging into Uma’s hips as he thrusts back inside without warning. She screams, her nails scraping against the windowpane.
“Quiet,” Anil growls, slamming into her harder, watching Das Kaka’s Adam’s apple bob. The old man hasn’t moved. Can’t move. His eyes dart from Uma’s bouncing breasts to where Anil’s cock stretches her open, glistening with each brutal thrust. Anil leans closer, lips brushing Uma’s ear. “Tell me how much you love being watched,” he breathes. She shakes her head, confused, but he slaps her ass—once, twice—until she sobs out, “I—I love it, ji!” Her voice cracks, high and desperate. Das Kaka’s fingers twitch. The watering can slips, hitting the dirt with a dull thud. Anil grins, fucking her faster, harder, his hips slapping against her flesh. “Louder,” he commands.
“Ji, please—!” Uma’s back arches, her body shuddering as Anil drives her toward the edge. Outside, Das Kaka’s hand drifts to his waistband, hesitating. Anil sees it—the tremor in his fingers, the way his breath comes too fast. He tightens his grip on Uma’s hair, wrenching her head back. “Come for him,” he rasps, knowing she doesn’t understand. “Now.”
And she does—with a broken cry, her thighs clamping around him, her cunt pulsing. Das Kaka staggers back a step, his face flushed dark. Anil watches, chest heaving, as the old man fumbles with his dhoti, then turns and flees into the shadows of the backyard.
Uma slumps against the window, gasping. “Ji… who…?” she pants, still blindfolded.
Anil chuckles, pulling the underwear from her face. “No one,” he murmurs, kissing her sweaty temple. “Just the wind.”