Chapter 43

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Siya's pov:

I were sitting in the living room with my eight months pregnant belly with Shourya and pihu, enjoying a lazy afternoon together. I had all been friends for years, and the easy camaraderie between the three of you was one of my favorite things about our friendship.

Suddenly, Pihu and Shourya began to bicker playfully, teasing each other with good-natured insults and jabs. I watched them with amusement, enjoying the sight of two of my favorite people in the world having fun together.

But then, something unexpected happened. Pihu's playful teasing turned into something else entirely. She looked at Shourya with a serious expression, her eyes searching his face.

"Hey," she said softly, her voice barely above a whisper. "Can I talk to you for a minute?"

Shourya looked surprised, but nodded his head. The two of them got up and walked into the kitchen, leaving me alone in the living room.

I heard the sound of their voices, low and serious, as they talked. I couldn't make out what they were saying, but I had a feeling that this was more than just a friendly chat.

After a few minutes, Pihu and Shourya emerged from the kitchen, their faces serious. Pihu looked at me, her eyes filled with a mix of emotions.

"Can I talk to you for a minute?" she asked, her voice trembling slightly.

I nodded, feeling a sense of unease. I had a feeling that this conversation was going to be a difficult one.

Pihu took a deep breath, then spoke. "I know this is going to sound crazy," she said, her voice shaking. "But I think I'm in love with bhai's friend Shourya."

I felt my heart skip a beat, my mind racing. This was not something I had expected to hear.

"What?" I said, my voice barely above a whisper.

"I know, I know," Pihu said, her voice rising in urgency. "It's crazy, right? But I can't help how I feel. I've been trying to ignore it, but it's just getting stronger."

I looked at Shourya, who was standing there looking stunned. I could see the shock and confusion in his eyes, and I know that this was just as hard for him as it was for Pihu.

"What do you want to do?" I asked Pihu, your voice gentle.

"I don't know," she said, her eyes filling with tears. "I just had to tell him how I feel. I couldn't keep it inside anymore."

I could feel the tension in the room, and I know that this was a difficult situation for everyone involved. I looked at Shourya, wondering what he was thinking.

He looked at Pihu, then back at me. "I don't know what to say," he said, his voice barely above a whisper. "I had no idea you felt this way."

Pihu nodded, her eyes still filled with tears. "I know," she said, her voice shaking. "I'm sorry. I don't want to ruin our friendship, but I can't help how I feel."

I could see the pain and confusion on Shourya's face, and I know that this was not a decision he could make lightly. I felt torn between my loyalty to my sister in law and my love for my friend Shourya.

After a long moment of silence, Shourya spoke up. "I need some time to think about this," he said, his voice steady. "I don't want to make any rash decisions."

Pihu nodded, her eyes still filled with tears. "I understand," she said softly.

I could feel the tension in the room easing slightly, and I know that this was not going to be an easy road. But I also know that our friendship was strong enough to withstand this kind of challenge.

As Pihu and Shourya left the room, I sat there alone, lost in thought. I couldn't help but wonder what was going to happen next, and how this would change their friendship forever. But I also know that, no matter what, I would be there for both of them, no matter what the future brought.

***

I took a deep breath and dialed Zian's number. I had been dreading this conversation since Pihu had come to me with her confession earlier today.

"Hey, babe," Zian answered cheerfully.

"Hey," I replied, my voice shaking slightly. "I need to talk to you about something."

"Sure," he said, his tone becoming more serious. "What's going on?"

I hesitated for a moment, trying to find the right words. "Shourya," she began. "He's been hanging out with Pihu a lot lately."

Zian sounded confused. "Okay...what's wrong with that?"

I took a deep breath. "She told him today that she's in love with him," I said, my voice barely above a whisper.

There was a long pause on the other end of the line. I could hear Zian's breathing, ragged and uneven. "What?" he finally asked, his voice hoarse.

"She's in love with him," I repeated. "She told me that she's been feeling this way for a while now, and she couldn't keep it inside any longer."

Zian was silent for a long time. I could hear the sound of his breathing, and the rustle of his clothes as he shifted in his seat. "I don't know what to say," he finally said, his voice barely audible.

I said softly. "It's a happy moment I thought you should know."

There was another long pause on the other end of the line. I could hear the sound of my husband's breathing, "Thank you for telling me," he finally said. "I need some time to think about this. I'll call you back later."

I know that this was not going to be an easy road, but she also knew that they would get through it together.

***

It's been a few days since pihu confessed her love for shourya, I sat nervously on the couch, waiting for Pihu to return from her date with Shourya. She had spent the entire evening pacing the living room, her mind racing with all the possible outcomes of the evening. She had no idea what to expect, but she knew that this was a pivotal moment in their lives.

As the minutes ticked by, my anxiety grew. I tried to distract myself by watching TV, but I couldn't focus on anything. I kept glancing at my phone, willing it to ring with some news from Pihu.

Finally, after what felt like an eternity, my phone buzzed. My heart skipped a beat as I saw the message from Pihu.

"He said yes!" the message read.

I let out a sigh of relief and tears of joy streamed down my face. I couldn't believe it. After all the uncertainty and heartache, Pihu had finally found love with Shourya.

I immediately called my husband and told him the good news. He was ecstatic, and they both agreed that they needed to celebrate.

When Pihu returned home, I could see the happiness radiating from her. She was beaming with joy, and I couldn't help but feel a sense of pride for Pihu's bravery.

As we sat around the living room, sipping juice and laughing, I couldn't help but feel grateful for the love that surrounded her.

As the night drew to a close, I hugged Pihu tightly. "I'm so happy for you," I said, my voice choked with emotion.

"Thank you bhabhi," Pihu replied, tears of joy in her eyes. "I couldn't have done it without you."

I smiled and hugged her again. "We're family," she said. "That's what we're here for." I nodded in agreement.

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