Last and Longest Chapter of the Book!!

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I was standing in our room, in front of the mirror inside the closet, dressed only in my undergarments after a warm, soothing evening shower. I ran my hand over the stretch marks and loose skin on my belly. It's been ten months since I gave birth to Aarvi and Ritik.

I'm not the same as before— I've become chubbier, with stretch marks on my arms, stomach, thighs, and breasts. My belly skin has loosened after carrying twins. Despite using all the gels and creams prescribed by the doctor during my pregnancy, the marks were still there, just a bit lighter.

I huffed and looked at myself in the mirror. In the past ten months, Aarav has been affectionate and intimate with me, but we haven't gone beyond that. Does he not desire me anymore? I know that can't be true because every time he looks at me, his eyes are full of love. I realise I'm overthinking, but I can't stop these racing thoughts.