Oasis of Love: Bound by Duty, Entangled by Desire

Ananya, while they were all together in the living room of their house, an

ds would not be easy, but they had to tell the children. Especially

ometimes, it takes a long time before we learn how to deal with them. Back then, I didn't know that I

rest. James knew that his every word was important, especially tha

?" asked the second s

s your brother. When you get to know him, you'll see what a good kid he is.

me into their lives, Ananya's support has been very important to James. He k

heir eldest asked again, clearly

sness. "I want us all to be together. We're going to have

of the adult world, but they learn to accept the things that come into their lives. At every step, James and

ed and happy about the upcoming new phase of their family. James and Ana

ady?" James asked, ca

we were when we first found out about Amir. They're kids-they adjust

nk you. I know I've said this many times, but

ys support you, James. All of this is part of our lives. It's not

mselves. They went out into the garden, cups of hot tea in hand, and sat under the stars.

eel when he sees us as a whole-a family?" Ana

eel accepted. I don't want him to feel like he's a different person from us. I want him to

Ananya said, her words brimming with confidence. "You're

cheek. "And you are such a good mother and wife. If it wasn'

trust. James pulled her closer, and under the starlight, their lips met.

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as arranging some details for their family outing with Amir. You can feel the excitement and slight nervousness

d the children, who were bu

dy!" answered their e

and the kids would have fun. As they neared the meeting place, James could feel the te

bviously nervous. But when the children of James and Ananya saw him, the

their eldest as he h

tly embarrassed. Ananya gently approached Amir's mother and shook h

nd child happily, seeming proud to i

e. "Yes, son. He is Amir, and h

her, discussing next steps. They know that everything will not be perfect ri

hildren, "I knew everything was going to be alr

aying happily. "You're right, James. We're all

e, just waiting to be embraced. Now, there is a new part of their family, and they k