"No bhaiyaa, either you give it to me for 500 or else I am not taking it, that's it.

"For the past five minutes, Pihu had been arguing with the shopkeeper. She had chosen a beautiful gown for Ritu, but the price was too high for her liking, and she was determined not to leave until she got it at a lower price.

Meanwhile, Raghav stood by, trying to persuade her to leave it and move on to another shop.

"Come on, Pihu, let's just go somewhere else," he said, but she was resolute and ignored his pleas.

Finally, the shopkeeper, defeated by her persistence, relented and handed over the gown at the price she demanded.

After six hours of intense shopping, they finally returned to their hotel. Pihu had bought gifts for every family member, even the household maids. Laden with bags and parcels, they made their way to their room.

Raghav, utterly exhausted, collapsed onto the sofa, his eyes closing almost immediately. Six hours of street shopping, with constant walking and haggling, had taken its toll on him.

As he lay there, he felt a slight weight on his chest and a smile spread across his lips. He opened his eyes to see Pihu had settled herself on top of him, her head resting on his chest.

"Raghav?" Pihu called softly, staring at his face.

Raghav hummed in reply, his eyes still closed.

"Sorry.""For what, wifey?" he asked, caressing her hair with his fingers.

"It's all my fault that you got so tired and exhausted. I should have listened to you," Pihu said, feeling guilty.

"Nothing is your fault, baba," Raghav reassured her, pulling her closer. "It's just that after a long time, I've done street shopping, and that's why I'm feeling a bit tired, nothing else."

"Are your feet hurting?" Pihu asked again, concern evident in her voice.

"Hmm...a little," he admitted.

Without saying a word, Pihu broke the hug and sat up. She gently took his legs onto her lap and started massaging his feet.

Raghav was startled and tried to stop her. "Hey, what are you doing? You don't have to do this. It's not necessary," he said, attempting to pull his feet away.

"Why?" Pihu whined, her eyes pleading.

"Let me give you a massage. You'll feel better."

"Na, Shona, you don't have to do this," Raghav insisted, his tone softening.

"Just give me a tight hug like this, and all my pain and tiredness will disappear."He pulled her back into his arms, holding her tightly and hiding his face in her neck. She was now completely lying on top of him, hugging him back.

Pihu sighed and ran her fingers through his hair, her touch soothing and gentle.

"I just want you to feel better," she murmured.

"I do, Pihu. Your touch is all I need," he replied, his voice muffled against her skin.

Pihu sighed and rubbed his hair gently. "You men always give us princess treatment. Sometimes you too wish to get such prince treatment from your wife, right? So let me give you a massage, okay? Don’t you want it?"Raghav hummed thoughtfully.

"Hmm, that's right. Sometimes we do wish for such treatment, but this isn't the right time. You're just as tired, aren't you?" He looked at her with a soft smile.

Pihu's eyes met his, a mixture of concern and understanding.

"Don't worry," he continued, "I'll ask you for a relaxing massage some other day."

Her eyes lit up with excitement.

"Not just the legs, but my whole body from head to toe, okay?" he added, winking mischievously.

Pihu's eyes widened, easily catching the hidden meaning behind his words. She slapped his chest playfully, a blush spreading across her cheeks.

"Chiiiii, Raghav, you’re so shameless! Always thinking dirty, dirty thoughts."

"Shameless? What shameless, huh? That night you were thoroughly enjoying this 'shameless' side of mine," he teased back.

Pihu quickly covered his mouth with her hand, her face flushed even more. "Okay, enough. You don’t have to say that."

Raghav laughed, his eyes sparkling with amusement at her reaction.

He leaned in and kissed her cheek, his lips lingering warmly against her skin. Pihu accepted the kiss, her earlier embarrassment melting away.

"Why do you always have to embarrass me like this?" she murmured, snuggling closer to him.

"Because I love seeing you blush," Raghav replied, his voice soft and affectionate.

He pulled her tighter into his embrace, feeling her heartbeat sync with his own.

The next day marked the time for their flight back home. Pihu was excited to meet everyone again, but inside she felt a slight sadness at having to bid farewell to this beautiful place. Kashmir had left an indelible mark on her heart, and she knew she would miss it dearly.

Upon their return, both Raghav's parents warmly embraced their son and daughter-in-law.

"Did you enjoy, Pihu baccha?" Reema asked, her eyes gleaming with curiosity.

"Very much, Maa. So many things happened that I can't wait to share with you," Pihu replied excitedly, her face glowing with happiness, a testament to how much she had enjoyed their honeymoon.

Ritu was not home as she had gone to college for her last semester exam.

Meanwhile, Reema and Pihu spent quality time together, a precious mother-daughter moment after a long time. Reema, unlike the typical strict mother-in-law, had a motherly nature full of friendly vibes.

Pihu cherished these moments and often lay on Reema's lap, which was one of her favorite things to do.

"Yes, Maa, each place was beautiful in its own way. And you know, Maa, at one time the place was covered entirely in snow," Pihu said, recounting their trip with excitement.

Reema smiled, listening intently to Pihu's stories, not missing a single detail. "I'm glad you liked our gift, dear. And a big thanks to our lovely son for not getting involved with his office work there," Reema confessed, causing both women to laugh.

"Yeah, Raghu is just like your dad—always busy with his work," Reema recalled, thinking back to when Raghav and Ritu were children. Pihu listened eagerly.

"You know, one day we planned a trip to an amusement park because Ritu and Raghu wanted to go. We were all so happy and excited, but at the last moment, your father canceled the trip for a meeting!" Reema shared, making a face.

"Oh no! Ritu and Raghav must have been so sad," Pihu said, her expression mirroring the disappointment.

"Raghav wasn't too sad because he was quite mature, but Ritu cried the whole day and got very angry," Reema continued, reminiscing.

"I can feel her," Pihu replied sadly.

"And the funny part is, that night, she even gave her father a punishment!" Reema laughed.

"Hawww!! Ritu is one step ahead, I see!" Pihu laughed along.

Their laughter was interrupted by a loud voice,

"WHAT ARE YOU ALL DISCUSSING ABOUT ME IN MY ABSENCE, HAA?" They turned to see Ritu, who had just returned from her exam.

She quickly lay down between them, her head on Pihu's side and her legs on her mother's side.

"How was your exam, Ritu?" Pihu asked, caressing her hair.

"It went well, bhabhi. Tell me about your vacation. How was it?" Ritu asked eagerly.

"I enjoyed it a lot. It's my favorite place, and your bhaiyaa and I brought something for you," Pihu teased.

Ritu's eyes lit up with excitement. "What is it, bhabhi? Tell me!"

"I won't tell you now," Pihu replied playfully.

Ritu whined, desperate to know. "First go and freshen up, eat something, then I'll show you your surprise. Go now," Pihu instructed.

Ritu tried to use her puppy eyes, but Pihu was firm. "It's not good to stay on an empty stomach for long hours," she said.

Ritu reluctantly left to freshen up, and Reema watched the exchange with a smile.

Pihu noticed and asked, "What happened, Maa? Did I say something wrong?"

Reema shook her head and cupped Pihu's cheek. "You know, baccha, you'll be a great mother one day!"

Pihu blushed, her cheeks turning a dull shade of red. "Wha...at are you saying, Maa?" she stammered, looking down at her ring.

"This is how a mother behaves with her children—the way you scold her, not too strictly, but with love. The way you make her understand when she's doing something wrong," Reema said lovingly.

Pihu looked at Reema, feeling perplexed. She hadn't thought about having a child yet, and the way she cared for Ritu came naturally. A child was a big responsibility, and she wasn't sure if she or Raghav were ready for that phase.

Her thoughts were interrupted when Reema shook her gently. Reema took her into her arms and patted her head.

"I understand what you're thinking, baccha. Always remember, there's no pressure. You both should think of a child only when you're mentally and emotionally prepared. Understand?" Reema said softly.

Pihu's eyes filled with happy tears. She felt blessed to have such an understanding mother-in-law.

In this generation, it's rare to find such a lovely mother-in-law who understands their feelings so well.

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In the dimly lit room, shadows danced across the walls, casting an eerie glow over the scene. The focal point of the room was a large wall, covered from floor to ceiling with countless photographs of Pihu and Ritu. The pictures, taken from various locations like the mall, their college, and even their vacation in Kashmir, depicted the unsuspecting women in candid moments, completely oblivious to the eyes that had been watching them for months.

A solitary figure sat in a high-backed chair, his silhouette outlined by the faint light. His back was to the wall of photographs, his posture relaxed yet menacing. In his hand, he held a picture of Raghav, his fingers gently caressing the image as if savoring the power he held over him. His other hand held a delicate wine glass, the deep red liquid swirling inside as he took a slow, deliberate sip.

A devilish smirk curled his lips as he murmured to himself, his voice a low, menacing whisper, "Must say, dude, your sister and your wife are fucking gorgeous in their own way."

The man's laughter echoed through the room, starting as a chuckle before escalating into a full-blown, maniacal laugh. The sound reverberated off the walls, adding to the chilling atmosphere. The photos on the wall seemed to almost mock the helplessness of Pihu and Ritu, their smiles frozen in time, unaware of the sinister plot unfolding around them.

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