The sun cast a warm glow over the bustling city of Bengaluru as Swati stirred awake in the lavish penthouse suite. The memories of the night before flooded her mind—Anurag's touch, his whispers, and the way he had made her feel both cherished and desired. She glanced at him, still asleep beside her, his handsome features softened by the morning light. A smile crept across her face as she recalled the deep conversation they had shared about their pasts, the way he had opened up to her, and how their connection had grown.

Yet, as the warmth of the morning enveloped her, a shadow of uncertainty crept into her thoughts. Anurag's past relationships loomed over her like a specter, and an unfamiliar feeling of jealousy stirred within. She had been bold enough to ask him about his exes, and though he had reassured her of her uniqueness, the nagging doubt remained. Was she merely a distraction from his memories of Priya, or did she hold a place in his heart?