Chapter 3: The Digital Escalation

That first video call changed everything. At the Andheri bank branch, they still maintained their strict professional distance, but the moment they were away from each other’s sight, their phones never stopped vibrating. The casual office gossip and friendly texts were replaced by bold, private WhatsApp messages during the day.

Even during peak banking hours, Akash couldn’t keep his hands off his phone. He kept sliding his phone out to text her from his counter, completely disrupting her focus. Inside her cabin, Sonia tried to analyze balance sheets on her laptop, but her hand kept sneaking under the desk to type back replies.

Akash: I can’t focus on anything today, Sonia. My mind just keeps going back to how your body looked in that nightgown.

Sonia: Concentrate on work, Akash. The manager is watching.

Akash: Let him. I don’t care about this sub-staff job anyway. I just want to be back in the car with you. That kiss was incredible.

Sonia: It was just a quick kiss, Akash. Don’t get too ahead of yourself. 😉

Akash: You know it wasn’t small. You liked it as much as I did. I can tell how much you want it.

Sonia: I don’t know. Enough now.

By 11:00 PM, the anticipation reached a breaking point. Ramesh was gone for work, and their son was fast asleep. Sonia locked her bedroom door and flipped on the night lamp. When Akash’s call came through, she popped in her wireless earbuds and answered. She snapped the phone into a flexible bed-mount holder on the headboard, angling the screen so her hands were completely free.

The video quality was crystal clear. Sonia was propped up against her pillows, wearing a thin, sleeveless satin nightie.

Akash was lying on his bed, his phone propped on his own holder. He was wearing a casual shirt and boxers.

He suggested a game of Truth or Dare, but since they were both sitting on soft mattresses where a bottle would just wobble and slide off, they quickly realized the physical setup wasn’t working. Akash’s bottle simply tipped over on his blanket, making them both laugh at the screen.

Akash: Forget the bottle. Let’s just take turns. Direct demands. No escaping.

Sonia: Fine. You first. Truth or dare?

Akash: Truth. Ask me anything.

Sonia: How many girlfriends have you actually had?

Akash laughed, leaning back against his pillows.

Akash: Just two, honestly. My turn now. Truth for you, Sonia. Was Ramesh your first boyfriend?

Sonia: No, he wasn’t. I had a life before him, you know.

Sonia didn’t give him a chance to overthink her answer. She immediately flipped the question back onto him.

Sonia: My turn again. Tell me the truth ... are you a virgin?

Akash froze under her steady, mature gaze, a visible flush crawling up his fair skin.

Akash: Yes, I am.

A wave of satisfaction rushed through Sonia. The admission changed the power dynamic completely. She realized she held absolute control over an inexperienced young guy who completely worshipped her. Akash, eager to change the subject, didn’t wait for her to gloat.