Aditya keeps Siya’s finger under the water. Slowly, Siya’s burning reduced, but a burn mark on her hand was now certain. Both Siya and Aditya were looking toward the finger. More than half of Siya’s finger had burned. Yet even after this, Siya was the first to turn off the stove while bearing the pain.

Slowly, the tears in Siya’s eyes also began to dry. Aditya looks toward Siya and notices that Siya has not changed her school uniform. She was still cooking in her school dress. Aditya brings both his eyebrows together in thought.

“Why haven’t you changed your dress?” Aditya asked. Siya’s attention moved from her finger toward Aditya. For a few seconds, Siya’s eyes met Aditya’s eyes. But within moments, she averted her gaze from him. Aditya was still looking toward Siya. Her hesitation was clearly visible to him.

“While cooking, clothes get dirty. Then I have to change them again to go to the doctor.isliye nahi kari mene” Siya replied calmly. Her eyes moved to her dress, which had become dirty because of potatoes. Aditya also looked at Siya’s dress.

Aditya normalized his facial expression and then said, “You should use a napkin for that. Clothes do not get dirty because of it. Aise to dress bhi gandi ho rahi.” Aditya replied. Even now, Aditya was holding Siya’s wrist tightly. Siya was not feeling pain, yet Aditya’s grip was firm.

“I don’t know how to use that,” Siya told him. While saying this, she lowered her head. Siya felt strange that she did not even know such a small thing.

Hearing Siya’s words, Aditya shook his head. It was not that Aditya was judging Siya, but he was a little shocked that she was working even without knowing basic kitchen things. Aditya took a deep breath and rubbed his temple with his free hand.

“No problem. I will teach you to wear it, then you will always use it while cooking,” Aditya said to Siya in a completely normal tone, as if it was the simplest thing between them. On one side, Aditya said this easily, and on the other, Siya’s ears turned red after hearing his words. Her gaze remained lowered. Her heart kept repeating Aditya’s words again and again.

Siya could not understand what was happening, but whatever was happening felt very good. Aditya was talking to her so nicely. He was even taking care of her, and all this felt pleasant to Siya. Yet she still did not have the courage to lift her eyes and look at Aditya once.

“Aditya, Siya. I brought the first aid,” Jay came from behind taking large steps. His breathing was heavy, as if he had run for miles. Hearing Jay’s voice, both Aditya and Siya came out of their zone and turned back to look at him.

Jay quickly came near Siya and Aditya. He stood on Siya’s other side and opened the first aid kit, taking out an antibiotic cream from it. Siya and Aditya were both looking at Jay’s hand. Jay’s other hand was at rest. Jay used his left hand very little, and even then, only for light work so that no pressure would come on it.

Aditya was watching Jay’s struggle with one hand. He moved toward Jay and took the cream from his hand. “I’ll do it. Don’t use your hand. It’ll hurt later,” Aditya said, looking at Jay. Jay nodded in agreement. At that moment, both of them were only concerned about Siya. Jay turned off the tap. Aditya stretched his hand forward so Siya could place her hand over his.

Siya very gently placed her hand over Aditya’s hand. Aditya slowly applied the cream on the cotton and then on Siya’s finger. His complete focus was only on her finger. He was not applying any extra force at all. Very carefully, he applied the cream on Siya’s finger so that she would not feel any pain. Both Jay and Siya were watching the finger.

“It’s done. Ab thodi der aise hi rakho. Jayda problem nahi hogi.” Aditya said, removing his hand and putting the cream back into the first aid kit. Jay looked carefully at the finger once to make sure the cream had been applied properly everywhere. Siya was feeling nervous again and again from Aditya’s touch. Now the burn in her finger was not bothering her anymore; instead, her attention kept going toward Aditya.His touch gives him comfort and softness. 

“Be careful next time. Whenever you do any risky work, wear gloves. Hands don’t burn when you use them,” Jay explained calmly. Siya nodded without looking at Jay. Her gaze was fixed only on the floor.

“Bhabhi, the parathas are ready…” Richa said while coming into the kitchen, but as soon as she entered through the gate, her voice suddenly stopped. Richa’s eyes fell on Siya’s hand, then on Aditya and Jay, who were standing in front of her. Richa was completely shocked and ran toward Siya.

“Bhabhi… what… What happened to you?. Aapka.. aapka hath..” Richa asked, looking closely at Siya’s finger. Worry for Siya was clearly visible on her face. Siya shook her head, “No… nothing… just a small burn on my finger. Darne ki baat nahi h” she said very casually, as if it was nothing serious. Hearing this, Richa looked at her. Tears were still glistening on Siya’s cheeks. Richa closed her mouth in anger.

Even after such a big burn on her finger, how could Siya say that nothing happened? Richa felt very bad because she was the one who had asked Siya to make the parathas. She kept looking at Siya, then again at her burned finger.

“Bhabhi, I’m really sorry. I told you to make the parathas and now your finger got burned. Mujhe nahi pata tha ki aisa ho jaega.” Richa said, tears filling her eyes. Her gaze did not move away from the finger. She was feeling very guilty. Seeing Richa speak like this, both Jay and Aditya felt bad. They did not like that their sister was blaming herself unnecessarily, especially when it was not her fault at all.

“No, Richa, it’s not your fault. Actually, it’s no one’s fault. Bas time kharab tha. And now everything is fine. Don't blame yourself, ” Jay said, looking at her. Siya also nodded in agreement with Jay. She did not like that Richa was feeling so bad; in fact, because of Richa’s guilt, Siya’s eyes filled with tears again.

“It was just an accident. She’ll be fine, Richa. Don’t worry,” Aditya said to comfort her. Richa nodded her head.

“Now you go and sit outside. We’ll handle the rest of the work. Stay away from the kitchen for a few days,” Aditya said to Siya in a strict tone. For a moment, Siya felt as if a teacher was scolding her. She said nothing and lowered her head, nodding in agreement.

“Bhabhi, please come sit outside. I and Sona will take care of the rest of the work. Ab aap kitchen me mat aana.” Richa said. Saying this, Richa took Siya outside and made her sit at the dining table. Siya obediently listened like a good child and sat there quietly.

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Everyone sat down at the dining table. Forgetting whatever had happened in the kitchen, they were all enjoying their food. Siya had made parathas for almost everyone. Only two parathas were left to be cooked. In front of Siya, Sona and Richa had lined up their dishes.

“Bhabhi, now you try my burger. Aapko pasand aaega. I made this one specially for you. It’s fully loaded,” Richa said as she picked up a burger from another plate and brought it right in front of Siya’s mouth. Siya gave a shy smile, opened her mouth, and Richa fed her the burger. Everyone there was enjoying their food.

“Hmm… it’s really good.mene ye burger pehli bar khaya h.” Siya said after finishing her bite. Hearing the compliment from Siya, a big smile appeared on Richa’s face, as if she had been waiting all along just to hear that from her.

Rohit was also very happy because he had got the bread pakoras that Jay had made. Rohit really liked their taste.

“Didi, thank you for making my bread pakoras. They are really, really, really good. I’ll eat two or three more,” Rohit said, taking another bite, thinking Siya had made them for him. But the reality was something else.

Hearing this, everyone turned toward Rohit because they all knew who had actually made them. “I didn’t make them, Rohit,” Siya told him. Rohit stopped eating, blinked once, and looked at Siya in surprise, as he had assumed she was the one who made them.

“Jay bhaiya made them,” Sona said, looking at Rohit. There was a unique sparkle in Rohit’s eyes when he heard Jay’s name. He had never imagined that Jay could do something like that for him. A big smile spread across Rohit’s face, and he looked at Jay.

“Thank you, Jay bhaiya. You’re really, really good. You even made better bread pakoras than Didi. Bohot bada thank you aapko mera.” Rohit said. Hearing that, Jay lowered his head and smiled.

Everyone continued eating their food. Siya, too, was trying to forget her pain and enjoy her meal. Meanwhile, Jay and Aditya were both doing the same thing, secretly glancing at Siya from time to time. They kept looking at her quietly without anyone noticing, unaware that Richa’s eyes were observing everything. She was watching both Jay and Aditya, noticing how they kept stealing glances at Siya.

Richa could understand Aditya’s gaze, but Jay’s was beyond her comprehension. She had seen Jay looking at Siya like this before, but she hadn’t paid much attention then. However, this time Jay kept looking at Siya again and again. His eyes reflected only concern for her. Jay was merely ensuring that Siya was no longer in pain. On the other hand, Aditya’s eyes had a completely different kind of shine for Siya—one Richa had never seen in his eyes before. Aditya kept looking at Siya’s face. His expressions said nothing, but his eyes spoke everything.

Richa was watching both of them. She understood that her brother Aditya’s love story had already begun, because her brother was slowly falling for her Bhabhi.

“Aditya bhaiya looking at bhabhi is fine, but Jay bhaiya… why is he looking at her? Something doesn’t feel right. Why do I feel like Jay bhaiya isn’t looking at bhabhi just because she’s his younger brother’s wife, but in a way that feels too comfortable… but why?”

These thoughts started running through Richa’s mind. While pretending to focus on her food, her attention was entirely on Jay. She was trying to read his eyes, but she was failing to understand what they were saying.

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Siya wrapped in a simple dress, elegant outfit with a soft pink color. It has short sleeves, a slightly flared skirt, and delicate lace details on the edges. Perfect for a casual yet pretty look.

Siya stood in front of the mirror. Both Richa and Sona were standing on her sides. Richa pinned Siya’s dupatta, and Sona had sunscreen in her hands, which she was going to apply on Siya’s face. This dress was also decided by Richa and Sona for Siya because today, Siya was going out for the first time, so both wanted their Bhabhi to look the most beautiful. Both were putting in their full effort.

Even though Siya’s face already had so much glow that no makeup was needed, sunscreen was still something very necessary. Sona put cream on her fingers and slowly started applying it on Siya’s face. Siya felt very strange because she had not applied anything on her face today. Until now, she had never seen such cream before.

She stood quietly there, just watching Richa and Sona’s actions. She could not even refuse because she felt that Richa and Sona would feel bad otherwise.

“Why are you applying this cream? I have never used this before. It feels a little strange,” Siya said. She turned her face toward Sona, who was applying the cream. Sona took a deep breath before explaining to Siya because she knew she had to tell everything about sunscreen.

“Bhabhi, this sunscreen will protect you from sunlight. Your skin is already very good, but Delhi’s pollution can damage it. The air in your village was pure; here it is polluted, bhabhi. Samajha karo. Or aap na ab ye daily lagana varna skin kharab ho jaegi.” Richa said from behind Siya. Siya slowly understood Richa’s words. She nodded in understanding and stood straight again.

“Now that the cream is done, just the last step. Your rose-like lips need lip balm, bhabhi,” Richa said. She took her lip balm from the drawer and started applying it on Siya’s lips. Siya just stood there. There was a small distance between her lips because Richa was applying the balm.

When Richa finished, Siya touched her lips with her tongue and felt the strange taste of the balm. She quickly put her tongue inside and tried to understand the taste, but she could not figure it out.

“It tastes really good. Isko khana h kya mujhe?” Siya said with an innocent look. Hearing this, both Sona and Richa started laughing. Richa held her stomach, amused by Siya’s innocence, and Sona closed her eyes while laughing. Siya did not understand why she had said something that made them laugh so much.

“Bhabhi, it’s not for eating. Just keep it on your lips,” Richa said, placing her hand on Siya’s shoulder. Both struggled hard to control their laughter. After that, Richa got a two-inch heel for Siya so that she could walk comfortably and it would match her dress.

She placed the heel in front of Siya. “Bhabhi, wear this and walk once. Dekhte h aap chal paoge ya nahi” Richa said. Then both Sona and Richa stepped back from the dressing table. Siya walked a little hesitantly at first. She was a bit scared, but as soon as she started walking, she did not feel anything unusual. She was walking perfectly in her heels.

Slowly, Siya walked toward Sona and Richa. Seeing her like this, both Sona and Richa were extremely happy. Their half an hour of effort had paid off. Both clapped, and without wasting time, the three of them went downstairs.

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Aditya was standing outside in the garden. The garden walls were very tall, decorated with plants on all sides. The garden had every type of floor design. Right in front of the garden was a road, yet the garden felt completely peaceful. The scent of flowers filled the air. There were all kinds of vegetables growing there, and every type of flower was present in the garden.

Aditya had taken his bullet into the garden and was standing beside it. He was adjusting the bike while standing there. His eyes were covered with goggles. Wearing a sky-blue shirt and white pants, he looked every bit like a prince. There was a unique glow on his face that could attract anyone.

Sona, Siya, and Richa quietly tiptoed to the gate. Then Sona and Richa stopped, letting Siya go ahead. They gently closed the gate behind them and quietly watched Siya approach Aditya.

Siya was extremely nervous. This was her first time going anywhere alone with Aditya. She didn’t know what was happening or what might happen. Her footsteps were slow and hesitant. She wasn’t afraid,just nervous. Aditya noticed Siya, and within moments, everything seemed to freeze. It was as if his eyes were locked in place, unable to move. He felt as if a rose in a pink dress was slowly approaching him.

Siya kept her eyes down as she gradually walked toward Aditya. Her heartbeat was racing faster and faster with each step she took. On the other hand, Aditya couldn’t understand why his eyes wouldn’t move. He gathered all his courage and tried to move his body, but nothing happened.

Siya looked like a delicate fairy in that simple dress, as if she had descended straight from heaven. Aditya had never seen a girl look so beautiful in such a simple outfit. Her shyness only made her appear more beautiful. Aditya’s tongue slipped out as he licked his lower lip and turned his face away.

Aditya’s gaze then landed on a pink rose, and seeing it reminded him again of Siya’s image. This time, he lowered his head.

Siya finally stopped in front of Aditya. She stood a little distance away. Aditya didn’t say anything; he just took a deep breath to keep from losing himself in her gaze.

Meanwhile, Sona and Richa were giggling quietly, watching Siya and Aditya. There was a completely different kind of excitement in the air. They were standing behind the gate, laughing softly at the scene.

Aditya looked toward Siya and said.“Let’s go now. Baith jao tum.”Saying this, Aditya sat on the bullet without even listening to what Siya was about to say. He was just about to wear his helmet when he again looked at Siya.

Siya was still standing in the same place.Her head was down.There was a strange sadness on her face.Aditya looked at her for a few seconds, waiting for when she would sit, but she didn’t move from her place.

“What happened, baitho na,” Aditya said calmly. Siya lifted her head with great courage and looked toward Aditya.“I don’t know how to sit on a bike. I have never sat on a bike before,” Siya said.Hearing Siya’s words, for a few moments Aditya just kept looking at her. He had not thought that Siya didn’t even know how to sit on a bike.

For a while, Aditya stayed completely silent and kept looking at Siya, while Siya again lowered her eyes.Aditya took a deep breath and then said, “Didn’t you have a bike at your home?. Aditya asked very calmly.

Siya didn’t say anything; she only moved her head in a ‘no’.After that Aditya didn’t say anything to Siya.He just kept his helmet back.

Now Aditya didn’t understand what he should do.

“In my village, only the sarpanch’s son had a bike. I saw him,” Siya said.Her eyes were still down.As soon as Aditya heard the name of the headman’s son from Siya’s mouth, he felt something strange.He got down from the bike. Lines appeared on his forehead.He didn’t understand why Siya used to look at the headman’s boy.

“Why did you look at that boy?” Aditya asked Siya in a slightly dark voice.From his voice, it was clear that he was getting a little angry. Even Aditya himself didn’t know why he was getting angry on such a small thing.But he just didn’t like it.

Hearing Aditya’s question, Siya looked up suddenly.Because she didn’t mean that she used to look at that boy.She only meant the bike. “No, no… I didn’t look at that boy. I was only talking about the bike,” Siya cleared it to Aditya. Disappointment again came over Siya’s face.

Saying this, she again lowered her eyes.Aditya took a sigh of relief after hearing Siya’s words.All the lines from his forehead disappeared in a moment.Suddenly he again felt normal, knowing that Siya didn’t mean anyone else.

“See, there’s nothing to be afraid of. Sit comfortably,” Aditya said, taking a step toward Siya.And Siya also took a step back along with him.Even by hearing the name of sitting on a bike, she started feeling scared.That fear was clearly visible on her face to Aditya.

“Why are you scared? This is very easy. Once you sit, you will directly get down at the hospital. Sit comfortably,” Aditya tried to make Siya feel comfortable.His voice was calm, very peaceful, but Siya’s fear was too much.She again took one step back and looked toward Aditya.

In Siya’s eyes, there was clearly the fear of sitting on the bike.Aditya understood that talking to her and making her understand at this time was useless.If he started explaining to her now, they would get late. So Aditya thought of something.

“Let’s go by bus then,” Siya suggested, with a small hope that Aditya would understand her discomfort. Aditya looked toward Siya and said,“This is not your village. Here, buses are too crowded. And I won’t take you on such a bus. We’ll go by bike only.”Aditya clearly refused to go by bus. And once again, Siya’s hopes broke.

“Raise your hands a little… I mean, a bit to the side,” Aditya said. Siya didn’t understand what he meant.
She looked at Aditya completely confused.Aditya took two steps toward her and stood just in front of her.

Siya’s heartbeat suddenly got faster.
She didn’t know why Aditya’s fingers were trembling slightly.Her heartbeat was racing strongly because only she knew what he was about to do.

“Do it,” Aditya said again.Siya thought for a few moments and raised her hands a little to the side. And that was enough for Aditya.

Aditya lifted his hand and placed it on Siya’s waist.His fingers were trembling .He didn't know why. The moment Aditya did that, Siya’s breath stopped. Her stomach felt like it had gone inside suddenly. Her eyes widened completely.Her body froze in its place. She couldn’t understand why Aditya suddenly did that.

Aditya lowered his eyes and quickly, with care, held Siya’s waist properly with both his hands. And in one motion, he lifted Siya in the air and placed her on the bike.Aditya had lifted Siya just like a doll. Though Aditya’s body was slim but his muscles had great strength. He lifted Siya like a doll, with full attention and care, and made her sit on the bike.

After making Siya sit properly on the bike, Aditya removed his hands. Siya still hadn’t understood what had just happened with her.She was looking at Aditya with wide eyes.

On the other side, Sona and Richa had seen the whole scene.Now both of them were laughing so hard that their condition was bad.They were both fully enjoying their bhai and bhabhi’s moments.

Siya sat down to one side. After making her sit properly, Aditya took his place in front of the bike. He put on his helmet, and just before starting the bike, he looked at Siya once through the side mirror. She looked like an angel. Aditya couldn’t take his eyes off her no matter how much he tried. Siya was sitting quietly in the corner like a small child.

“Suno,” Aditya said, looking at her through the mirror. Hearing his voice, Siya lifted her head slightly towards him.

“Hold my shirt. You won’t feel scared then,” Aditya offered gently for her safety. Siya nodded in agreement. Slowly, she placed one hand near Aditya’s waist and, after a little hesitation, held his shirt tightly, because even though she didn’t say it, she was really scared.

Aditya glanced back once more to make sure she was sitting properly. Then he calmly started his Bullet and drove off towards the hospital with Siya.

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Jay and Aaram both came to a bookstore to pick up some books. Jay was calmly looking through the books he wanted to buy, while Aaram was just looking around aimlessly. He didn’t really like this bookstore and such things. Aditya used to read everything to him, so he didn’t need extra books. 

“Tujhe pata hai na.I broke up with my girlfriend to come here with you,” Aaram said, showing off to Jay. Jay nodded. He was already tired of Aaram’s remark.

“Yes, my brother, I know you broke up with your girlfriend to come meet me. You’ve told me five times and I’ve thanked you four times and now I’ll say it again. Thanks, brother, for coming with me,” Jay said calmly. His voice was a little irritated because Aaram kept distracting him from looking properly at books ,always talking about his girlfriend.

“You won’t understand. You’ve never loved anyone, right? How will you understand what it’s like to leave your love behind?” As soon as Aaram said this, Jay froze where he stood. Probably Jay would never understand how hard it is to stay away from someone you love. Jay still pushed his emotions aside and nodded with a fake smile so Aaram wouldn’t feel bad.

“I’ll go look at books over there. Some new collection has arrived,” Jay said and walked to another corner. Aaram, still sulking, took his phone out and began using it.

 Kriti and Priyal had also come to the same bookstore. Priyal needed to buy some books, and this was the best store in town, so Kriti brought Priyal here. Priyal was having a hard time finding her books.

“Yaar, I can’t find the business book,” Priyal muttered and went to another corner of the store. There her eyes fell on Jay, who was taking a book out to look at. Jay’s whole attention was on the book.

Seeing Jay there, Priyal kept looking at him. She forgot why she had come here. Priyal’s gaze stayed fixed on Jay. She didn’t even realize anything else,her attention was drawn to him. On one hand she thought he had an attitude, but on the other hand, whenever Jay was near, her attention went nowhere else.

Slowly, Priyal started moving closer to Jay. When she reached him, Jay looked up and found Priyal standing in front of him. Jay stepped back a little from Priyal. Priyal felt very embarrassed. She shifted her gaze away from Jay and looked at the books on the shelf above. She tried to pull a book down with her hand, but it was out of reach. Jay stood there and began to take another book; still, his attention was on Priyal.

When Priyal couldn’t reach the book, she looked around and saw a ladder. She went to the ladder, placed it in front of the shelf and climbed it. Jay watched as she did this. Now Jay’s attention was only on Priyal; his focus had left the books.

With some courage, Priyal almost reached the book, but she lost her balance and was about to fall. Before she could hit the ground, Jay dropped his book and grabbed Priyal to save her. Jay held her with both hands. Because of Priyal’s weight, Jay suddenly felt a very sharp pain in his hand. His left hand started shaking.

priyal, At first her eyes were closed, but when she felt someone holding her, she suddenly opened them and looked at Jay. On Jay’s face there was a strange pain. Priyal didn’t understand anything, but then she realized that Jay’s hand, which had been behind her back, was trembling violently.

Priyal’s eyes widened and she looked at Jay. There were tears in Jay’s eyes. Priyal couldn’t understand anything. Then Jay put Priyal down. Priyal’s eyes fell on his hand, which was shaking badly. Tears rolled down from Jay’s eyes

The doctor had clearly told Jay that no weight should come on his hand, but because of Priyal’s weight, force was applied and Jay began to feel unbearable pain in his hand.Priyal panicked. She didn’t know what had happened. She tried to hold Jay’s hand.

“Jay… Jay what’s happening? Jay, why is your hand shaking?” Priyal asked in a trembling voice. Jay couldn’t speak. Tears kept falling from his one eye. Seeing Jay like that caused Priyal great pain; she didn’t understand what had happened to his hand.

Before anything more could happen, Kriti and Aaram had also arrived there.

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