The journey from Andhra Pradesh back toward home felt like the longest Pradeep had ever endured. After days of aching denial, Rohini had finally agreed to stop at Swapna’s house for dinner on Friday night. Swapna was delighted when they called her. Pradeep chose the AC bus for the trip, craving the long, dark hours alone with his bhabhi. Rohini could have flown or taken her family’s BMW, but she chose to travel with him — a small victory that made his cock twitch with hope.

But she was merciless.