Suresh tried to shake off these thoughts, but they lingered in his mind. He couldn't ignore the way Ilakiya had been acting lately. She had become secretive with her phone messages and call logs, always keeping it close to her, never leaving it out of her sight. And even though she said she was going to bed early, Suresh couldn't shake off the feeling that she was lying to him.
He couldn't understand why she had become so distant. It felt like she wasn't keen on his activities anymore, and she seemed distracted all the time. Suresh felt lost and alone in his own home. He didn't know what to do or how to fix the growing rift between them.
But he couldn't give up on Ilakiya, not yet. He loved her too much. He knew he had to get to the bottom of what was going on, even if it meant risking everything.
Suresh got out of bed, his heart was heavy with the weight of what he was about to do. But he knew it was the only way to save their relationship. He couldn't let Ilakiya slip away without a fight.
He used the "friends and family" feature he had set up with Digi and tracked her location.
To his shock, the location showed that Ilakiya was at Genting Highlands. She was supposed to be at her friend, Jane's place, Kelana Jaya, working on an assignment together. Suresh couldn't believe it, He felt like he was cheated on. He felt his heart pounding with anger and hurt. But he knew he had to remain calm, if he was going to get to the bottom of what was going on.
He picked up his phone and composed a text message to Ilakiya.
Suresh: "Baby, what's up? How's the discussion going with Jane?"
Ilakiya: "Oh, it's good. We had pizza for dinner and we're having fun discussing our project and gossips too. You know how we are..."
Suresh: "That's great. So, where are you now?"
Ilakiya: "We're at Jane's place, why do you ask?"
Suresh: "Nothing. Don't be out too late. Go get some rest."
Suresh felt anger rising in him, Ilakiya was lying to him. He knew he had to confront her but he controlled his anger and decide to call her instead.
He called her but she didn't answer.
"I'm with the girls, dear. I'll call you back in the morning. Love you," came a text from Ilakiya.
He felt angered and frustrated, but he remained calm and decided to enquire Jane for confirmation.
Suresh: "Hey Jane, how are you? I haven't been able to get in touch with Ilakiya, her phone seems to be off. Did you guys have dinner together? What are you guys up to?"
Jane replied: "Hey Suresh, I'm great. How are you? Both of us are just lepakking at a cafe near my place, Ilakiya left her phone on charger and forgot it. I'll make sure she calls you before she goes to sleep."
Suresh felt his worst fear is becoming true, Ilakiya is hiding something from him. He knows for certain that none of what Jane replied is truth.
The feeling that she might be keeping something from him gnawed at him and he felt that he had to take action.
He felt guilty and knew that this behavior was not typical for him, but he wanted to conduct a thorough search of her bedroom while she was away. His relationship was in jeopardy and faith had been shattered. He felt that he had to find out the truth and try to save the relationship.
Treading cautiously, he approached Ilakiya's bedroom, taking pains to move silently as not to alert his sleeping mother. His heart raced as he grasped the doorknob, only to discover that it had been locked. He remembered how his mother had established the rule early on, that doors should never be locked in the house unless someone was occupying the room.
But her recent habit of keeping her bedroom door locked at all time only confirmed that she has something to conceal indeed.
He understood that his actions were inappropriate, but he couldn't shake the feeling that something was amiss. His mind was preoccupied with the idea of unfaithfulness, and he couldn't find peace until he was certain of the reality.
With a heavy heart, he pushed a card through the crack between the door and the frame and unlocked the door to his fiance's bedroom. He opened it carefully, not wanting to wake his sleeping mother. He turned on the light and began searching around for any evidence.
As he sifted through her wardrobe and explored the space beneath her bed, Suresh couldn't help but feel a heavy sense of guilt.
It was while he was investigating that hidden corner, he found a small box. It was tucked away, he pulled it out and opened it, revealing a letter and a piece of jewelry inside. His heart sank as he read the contents of the letter and the reality of betrayal hit him like a ton of bricks, overwhelmed him with sorrow and disappointment.
Suresh exhaled a sigh, his heart splintering into a million fragments. He couldn't fathom that the person he loved could do this to him. He knew he had to talk to her.
But then he reconsidered, he didn't want to act impulsively and create a bigger problem. He decided it would be best to wait for a calmer moment to address the matter with her, rather than confront her in the heat of the moment. He would wait for her to return home and approach the situation with a clear head and deliberate manner.
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