Meanwhile, in the next room, Vijaya couldn't sleep. She lay on her bed with her eyes closed, still in her clothes. Sleep was miles away from her tonight, partly because her room had only been ready two days ago, and partly because she kept thinking about Milan's well-built physique.

The thought kept recurring to her that a newly married, beautiful couple was in the next room on this deserted night, and candles were lit. She could feel the scent and soft glow of the candles through the thick curtains and woodwork of her door. She knew that the bed in Sania's room was directly opposite her door.