Raghav stood under the night sky, his voice heavy with despair as he whispered, "I've failed, Pihu... I've failed."

His gaze remained fixed on the stars above, searching for solace that seemed out of reach.

Pihu, sensing the weight of his sorrow, gently turned him to face her, cupping his face in her hands. "What are you saying, Raghav? You can never fail because you're the best brother in the world. Only those blessed by fate have a brother like you," she reassured him, her voice soft but firm.

But Raghav shook his head, his eyes clouded with regret. "That's why she lied to you, didn't she? And then, of all places, she went to a nightclub? I never taught her to lie, to sneak around... How did things change so suddenly, Pihu? Maybe I failed in raising her, and I never even realized it."

Pihu tried to comfort him, explaining that Ritu was still young, but Raghav was too consumed by his emotions to fully accept her words.

"She's not that young, Pihu that you keep calling her a child everytime, but children don't go to college. She’s old enough to know better."

Pihu smiles softly.

'But she's not old enough to fully understand what's right and what's wrong. I agreed she shouldn't have lied or hidden things from us . Trust me when I found out , I was just as angry and hurt as you. But you know at this age, people can be very impulsive. They think that whatever their friends say is always right,just like Ritu did. She believed her friend completely thinking he knew best. That's how a teenage mind works'.

She caresses his face try to soothe him.

'At times like this, its our job as adults to explain to them why what they did was wrong. Anger alone won't fix things , right Raghav ?'

Raghav, still struggling with his feelings, pulled Pihu into a hug, burying his face in her hair. He knew she was right, but the betrayal still cut deep.

Pihu stroked his back, understanding that he needed time to heal. She whispered, "Take as much time as you need, Raghav. I won't push you, but at the end, you'll have to make her understand."

Meanwhile, Ritu retreated to her room, her eyes falling on the new iPhone her brother had bought her. Tears welled up as she thought of everything her brother had given her, from teddy bears to the latest gadgets.

"What did you give in return, Ritu? Lies, secrets, and broken trust," she murmured, guilt weighing heavily on her.

She curled up on her bed, clutching the phone and teddy bear close, tears soaking her pillow as she silently pleaded for one more chance.The side of her face where she was slapped is slightly red from the impact.

The day passed in silence, with neither Raghav nor Ritu emerging from their rooms.Pihu, growing sadder by the hour, forced Ritu to eat dinner, worried about her health after she had skipped lunch. Raghav, on the other hand, buried himself in his work, seeking an escape from the turmoil inside him.Later that night, Pihu entered their room and found Raghav still working on his laptop.

She sighed, urging him to take a break and come downstairs for dinner. When he hesitated, she insisted, threatening to call her father if he didn’t listen. Reluctantly, Raghav agreed, but even during dinner, he remained silent, not asking about Ritu once.

As they headed back upstairs, Raghav paused and slowly made his way to Ritu's room. Despite his anger, his concern for her was evident. Peeking inside, he saw her sleeping soundly, but the tear-stained marks on her face betrayed her recent anguish. Carefully he pulls back the blanket to examine her right cheek knowing it would swollen from the slap.

His suspicion is confirmed ,her cheek is red but not too swollen all thanks to Pihu who had already applied ointment. He gently wipes away the year stains and applied more ointment to help the redness subside. He tucks her blanket around her and lovingly strokes her hair.

'Why did you do something that would make your bhaiya so angry ? You know how much I trust you ,so why did you do this bacha?' he murmurs.

Ritu couldn't hear him as she is in deep sleep.

'That bhaiya who has never laid a hand on you since childhood,today the same bhaiya had to slap you' 

Ritu pouts slightly in her sleep ,as if complaining about the slap.

A small smile appears on Raghav's face at this.

'You won't get forgiveness so easily Ritu. You need to understand that not everyone is worthy of you trust. Not everyone has a pure heart like yours . I'll make sure you learn this so nothing like this happens in future'.

He gently kisses her forhead.

Pihu, who had witnessed this tender moment, felt her heart swell with love for her husband. Tears of joy filled her eyes as she realized how deeply Raghav cared for his sister, despite his anger.

Back in their room, she climbed onto his lap, wrapping her arms around him in a tight embrace. Raghav was momentarily taken aback, but soon he returned her embrace, grateful for her understanding and unwavering support.

"You care so much for her, Raghav," Pihu whispered, her voice filled with love. "Then why giving her silent treatment like this ?She's already feeling guilty."

Raghav sighed, his voice thick with emotion. "She's my sister, Pihu. I worry about her even when I'm angry. But that doesn't mean my anger will just disappear overnight."

Pihu smiled softly, her heart swelling with pride for the man she had married. "You know, my respect for you is growing every day. I love you so much," she confessed, her words carrying the full weight of her emotions.

Raghav held her close, inhaling the familiar, comforting scent of her hair, and whispered back, "I love you too, Pihu."

Lost in the intensity of their emotions, they didn’t even realize that they had just confessed their love for the first time.

Slowly Raghav pulls back and cups her face, capturing her lips in a passionate kiss. He really wants to feel her and she responds his by kissing him back. It was a kiss they both needed.

She wraps her arms around his neck pulling his more closer while his hand slides under her salwaar kameez , making contact with her warm smooth skin. He slowly rubs and caresses her small waist ,eliciting a soft moan from her between kisses.

She pressed her body closer to his , sucking his upper lips slowly. Her hand glides through his thick hair massaging his scalp in return. As his hands continue to explore ,they move upwards , feeling the hook of her bra. She closes her eyes as his touch sends shivers down through her spine. With both hands he unhook her bra , causing her to gasp slightly in surprise. Her hands freeze unsure of what to do next.

'Raghav' she calls his name with a hint of panic and nervousness in her voice.

Raghav continues to massage and rubs her back.

'Shh..just focus on what you're feeling. Beside you'll be going to sleep now ,so it doesn't matter if the hook is open or not.

Pihu is too embarrassed to even nod .She just rests her head on his shoulder feeling his magical touch hand on her back.

After some time spent in  each other embrace, both of them drift off to sleep,holding each other tightly.

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