My whole life I've been hurting.
I was hurt when my mother passed away when I was just a child, I was hurt when my father got a heart attack, and I was hurt when I had to drop out of college to take care of my father and my younger sister.
But do...
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Priya's P.O.V.
It was Monday. The last few days went by so slow. Rahul and I weren't on speaking terms after his behavior towards Dhurv on Saturday.
"Dhurv!" I call out to him. He turned around to see me but he turned right back around and started walking away from me.
I gap at him. I'm sure his behavior had to do with Rahul. "Dhurv!" I run after him.
I pant when I catch up to him. "Are you running away from me?"
"No," he quickly denies which makes me believe he is lying.
"Look, I have to apologize for Rahul's behavior on Saturday. He has no right to treat you that way," I apologize on behalf of my husband.
Dhurv sighs. "It's alright, Priya. I understand why he acted that way."
"Still, I'll make sure that he'll also apologize to you," I promise him. "He has some crazy idea that you're into me."
"He's not entirely wrong, Priya."
"What?" I ask in shock.
"I do have feelings for you and I know that it's wrong. You're married and crazy in love with your husband," Dhurv confesses.
"Dhurv..." I look at him guiltily.
"You're so kind and care so much. You're such a good friend to everyone. I couldn't help but fall for you, I guess."
"I only thought of you as a friend, Dhurv. I hope we can still be friends." With that I walk away from him.
I couldn't believe that Dhurv has feelings for me. Rahul was right. And I fought with Rahul because of Dhurv. I missed talking to him this past weekend. I know I have to fix this with him.
• • • • •
"Ma! Come in." I give her and Anandi a huge smile.
"Hi, beta. Where's Rahul?" Ma asks when she sits down.
"He's at the office. You know how busy he is with work and college," I explain.
"I know. I know. It's been a few weeks and you guys haven't visited." Ma frowns. "Anyway, I just wanted to ask if Anandi can stay with you guys for a few days. You see, we all are going to a few temples for Bhoomi and Anandi has some exams."
Anandi rolls her eyes. "I can take care of myself for a few days, Ma. I'm 23 years old I'm not 13."
"You don't even know how to take care of a fish. How will you take care of yourself?"
"Anandi, stay with us. I'm feeling bored anyway with Rahul always at the office," I say.
"Okay. Only because you asked Bhabhi!" Anandi gives me a hug.
