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My eyes falling on my Papa, who himself seemed shocked by his actions. He suddenly staggered back, holding his hand over his chest as if having troubled breathing making me shocked as I yelled running up to him. "Papa!" he held up his hand, stopping me. He croaked, with eyes filled with tears, "Siya, please leave."

I froze, staring at him, my papa.

Destiny seemed to have played a joke with me, that stole away my Papa Maa from me. I stared at him, with tears in my eyes I spoke softly, "Papa..., I didn't...I didn't...," He shook his head, looking at me defeated, "Beta..., Aaj nahi, please...,Leave."

My tears fell, I stared at him, begging him with my eyes but he turned away. My eyes suddenly fell on Nishant Bhai in the corner, I took in a deep breath as my tears fell, atleast you trust me, right bhai?

Nishant bhai seemed conflicted, but he nodded with a weak smile as if assuring everything would be alright. Relief filled me up, I wiped away the tears that continuously escaped my eyes. Somehow, those insolent tears didn't seem to want to stop, as they continuously escaped my eyes. they fell on papa who seemed to have trouble breathing. He wouldn't let anybody here..., unless I leave.

I bit my lips, another fresh set of tears streaming down my eyes, I quickly walked out of the living room standing in the hallway and Nishant Bhai were quick to rush in. I could hear them whispering and quietly speaking, Papa's loud gasps of breath.

My heart broke knowing I had been the reason of their tears and worries. Those raised voices, an argument that seemed to have broken my family about. It was as if I wrecked my own home.

Maa was raised voice at by papa for the first time, their health deteriorating because of me.

It was Indar bhai that grabbed my hand gently as he took me to his room where Disha and Suhani Bhabhi were sitting. Seeing them tear filled my eyes, I stared at Indar Bhai. "bh-bhai...I..." I stuttered tearfully as I stared at him and his eyes softened. He pulled me in a hug, his hand on the back of my head he spoke up, "Everything will be fine, Chota. tera Bhai sambhal lega sab."

I broke down hearing his words making me cry out my tears, I hugged him tightly sobbing. "Bhai, M-maa is angry with Papa..., bhai" I sobbed and he patted my back, "I-its my f-fau--"

"Chup. Ekdam Chup." he scolded me, he held my face in his palm staring at me sternly. He commanded, "Sochna bhi mat, teri koi galti nahi hai." He wiped my tears as he said, "Ghar ki Chhoti hai tu, thodi mannmani nahi karsakti kya?" He smiled weakly as he ruffled my hair, "Maa toh pagal hain, pata nahi kyun aise baras padi meri behen pe." More tears fell from my eyes as I stared at him. He shouldn't be so kind with me. I had made a mistake, but it seemed as if they didn't dare even see it and ignored it comforting me. Disha Bhabhi turned me quickly wiping those tears, she shook her head.

"Siya, the society we live in..., its too much bothered by other's business. That doesn't mean that you are at fault, Chhoti. Koi galti nahi hai tumhari. don't cry." Suhani Bhabhi nodded smiling at me, she joked, "Agar tum thoda bhi aur royi toh mujhe toh darr lagta hai Nishant Bhai ghar ko bhasm kardenge gusse mai aake." Disha Bhabhi chuckled shaking her head, she softly spoke up petting my head, "Haan Siya, Tumahare bhai..., unhe bardaasht nahi unki Chhoti ka rona."

Hearing their words more tears pooled my eyes, feeling guilty. Here I was the reason of the chaos that descended upon our home and they were comforting me instead of scolding. Instead of disappointed glares, I got beautiful hugs and soft smiles. I didn't deserve this...

It was Indar bhai who spoke up that suddenly said something shocking me to the core. "Meri Tiny..., My little tiny sister, uss ladke ne hi isse fasaya hoga, iski koi galti nahi hai." His jaw clenching, he passed me a smile, but I could smell the violence behind. I staggered back, shaking my head. "Bh-bhai...," tears continuously left my eyes, "Mai-maine, maine aise kuch nahi kiya bhai."

Bhai shook his head, smiling at me weakly, he spoke up, "Siya,loving isn't wrong." I stared at him in disbelief and hurt, I thought you understood me, Bhai.

I took a step back, shaking my head as I screamed, "Why don't you understand me bhai, I would never let you all down like that?!" I wasn't like that.

Bhai looked at me hurt as he carefully took a step ahead, "Siya, you could never let us down, choti. I know that, love isn't letting us down, baby." His words made me shake my head as more tears escaped my eyes, a sob leaving my lips, I begged, "Bhai, believe me..., Maine aisa kuch nahi kiya." Why couldn't they understand? I would never play with their respect like this.

It was Bhabhi who looked at me worried, Disha Bhabhi hesitated before asking, "Siya,we have no issues with your relationship." She took a deep breath, looking at me with reluctant eyes before her words broke my esteem into pieces. "Its just we are worried...how far have you gone ahead with him?"

I froze hearing her words. 8 words. 8 words was all it took to strip me of my self respect, my honour, my pride. It was all it took of them to question my character, my loyalty, my innocence.

I staggered back with the realisation, my explanations meant none..., they had given their judgement without an explanation neither any trust. What more would my words mean, my honour mean when the glass had already shattered into pieces? broken, broken, broken.

I took a step back shaking my head that alerted Indar bhai. His brows furrowed, he slowly took a step forward calling out my name. I couldn't hear them, a deafening ringing making me unable to hear anymore. I gasped, feeling suffocated among them, fear creeping in my heart. I couldn't stay here any longer.

I turned back running, I could hear them calling but the echo of their silent accusation was way louder. How could they? So, I ran. All alone, just like how I deserved to be.

I haven't disappointed you Maa, Papa, yet I somehow did.

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