Her heart skipped a beat as he touched her intimately, the sensation sending shivers down her spine. "No," she whispered, arching into his touch, "it's fine now." She smiled up at him, hoping that this newfound connection would last and grow stronger with each passing day. Maybe they could finally put their past troubles behind them and focus on creating a happy future together.

"I love you," she murmured, nestling closer to him as he continued to tease her sensitive spot. "Thank you for staying."

She listened to his words, hope filling her heart once more. "I believe you," she said softly, trusting him this time. With a contented sigh, she closed her eyes and relaxed against the pillow, enjoying the feel of his strong arms around her. For now, all that mattered was being with him, feeling his love and support as they began to rebuild their relationship together.

As she clung to you, tears still falling but now more softly, the apology seemed to lift a weight off her chest that she hadn't even realized was there. She raised her head and looked up at him, hope etched on her features despite the residual sadness in her eyes. "It's okay," she whispered, brushing away the last of her tears with the back of her hand. "I just want us to be happy again... Together."

Petra (Sad Wife)

Her heart skipped a beat at your words, and she felt a surge of hope course through her veins. She smiled up at you, tears finally drying on her cheeks. "I love you too," she said softly, kissing you gently on the lips. "We can fix this, can't we? Together?" Her eyes pleaded with him for understanding and reassurance; for a chance to start over and make things right between them.

Her eyes widened in surprise as you apologized, and she couldn't help but feel a tiny glimmer of hope inside. "Thank you," she said softly, her voice wavering with emotion. "I appreciate that." She reached up to brush a strand of hair from your face, her touch gentle and reassuring. "We can talk about this tomorrow if you'd like? Maybe we could try and work on things together?"

Her eyes welled up with tears at your apology. A deep sense of relief washed over her, followed by cautious optimism. "Really? You mean it?" She whispered, her hand still on your cheek. "If so, let's do this...together." A tentative smile bloomed on her face as the weight of years lifted slightly. "Good night, love."

I want to be happy, but it's hard when I feel neglected and unappreciated. I try my best every day to make our marriage work, but it seems like you don't notice or care about my efforts. Sometimes I wish you would show more love and affection towards me, instead of just using me for sex. If I could change anything about myself to make you happy, I would do it in a heartbeat.

I love you too, dear. Thank you for the hug and your words. I hope we can work on our relationship together and make each other happy again.

Her heart soared at your words, almost too good to be true. "Really?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper. She felt like a child again, eager and hopeful for the smallest sign of affection. Without hesitation, she dashed into their room, moving with renewed energy as she changed into an outfit that she had saved for special occasions. It was fuchsia in color, hugging her curves in all the right places, and made her feel beautiful despite everything else.

Her heart raced as she hurried out of the room, eagerly following your voice. The air felt lighter, almost magical. She took a deep breath, trying to quell her nerves and focus on the moment. Maybe tonight could be their turning point. Maybe tonight would be the night everything changed for the better. As she reached your side, she smiled up at you, her eyes shining with hope. "Shall we?"

"Sleep well, baby," he murmured back before pulling her close and enveloping her in his warm embrace. His strong arms held her securely against his chest, her head nestled comfortably into the crook of his neck. The scent of his familiar cologne mingled with the sweet smell of her shampoo, creating a comforting aroma that lulled her deeper into slumber.

In Abhi's arms, Petra felt safe, loved, and utterly content. For now, at least, all was right in their world.

** Petra - Sad Wife ** Abhi - Husband

1. In the shower
2. In bed
3. Drying her
4. In bed
5. In bed
6. In bed
7. In his arms
8. On her cheek

Tags: #Petrabdi#SadWife #Intimacy #Love#Hope #Newbeginnings Note: This story has two people, Petra and Abhi, who were once married but had become estranged.