The Birla siblings 💕

A new beginning

Aarohi stood in front of her bathroom mirror, her eyes brimming with tears of joy and disbelief. In her trembling hand, she held a small rectangular pregnancy test, its two pink lines confirming her suspicion. "That's it," she whispered to herself, her voice shaking, "I'm pregnant. I'm going to be a mother." The enormity of the moment overwhelmed her, and she let the tears flow freely, a mix of happiness, excitement, and a touch of fear.

She could hear Neil calling from the other room. Her heart swelled with the thought of sharing this incredible news with him. She quickly composed herself, wiping away the tears, and stepped out of the bathroom. However, she was greeted by an unexpected sight. The room was in disarray, with Neil's clothes and belongings scattered everywhere. Aarohi's initial joy turned to frustration.

"Neil! What did you do?" she exclaimed, her voice a mixture of annoyance and affection. "Why are you behaving like a child when you're about to become a father?"

Neil, who had been frantically searching for something, stopped in his tracks and turned to face her, his eyes wide with confusion. "Father?" he repeated, as if the word was foreign to him.

Aarohi took a deep breath, her heart pounding with anticipation. She held up the pregnancy test for him to see, the two pink lines clear as day. "Yes, Neil," she said, her voice softening. "You're going to be a father."

Neil's eyes darted from the test to Aarohi's face, processing the news. Slowly, a smile spread across his face, growing wider by the second. "A father," he whispered, as if trying to make sense of it. Then, louder, with growing excitement, "A father! Aarohi, this is incredible!"

He rushed to her, enveloping her in a tight embrace. Aarohi laughed, her earlier frustration melting away in the warmth of his hug. "I can't believe it," Neil murmured into her hair, his voice thick with emotion. "We're going to be parents."

Aarohi nodded, feeling the same mix of emotions coursing through her. "Yes, Neil. We're going to be parents. We're going to have a family."

They stood there for a long moment, holding each other, letting the reality of their new future sink in. The room around them, still in disarray, felt insignificant compared to the life-changing news they had just shared.

After that, Neil and Aarohi decided to share the wonderful news with everyone. They were both filled with excitement, their hearts brimming with joy. Unable to contain her happiness, Aarohi made her way to Abhira's room, where she saw Akshu busy folding clothes. The sight of her sister, always so diligent and caring, brought a smile to Aarohi's face, and she couldn't resist rushing over to hug her tightly.

Akshu, noticing the unusual brightness in Aarohi's eyes, pulled back slightly and asked with curiosity, "Aaj bahut khush ho, what's the matter?"

Aarohi, her voice trembling with emotion, replied, "Akshu, I love you. You understand my feelings like nobody else ever has. You've always been my rock, my confidante, and I can't keep this news to myself any longer."

Akshu's heart warmed at her sister's words. She smiled and said, "Behan hu teri. I know everything about you. Now, tell me, what's the reason for your happiness?"

Aarohi took a deep breath, her excitement palpable. "Akshu, I've been thinking... what will my child call you? Masi or chachi?"

Akshu's eyes widened in surprise and delight, her heart skipping a beat. "Of course, they will call me maa..."

Aarohi nodded eagerly, tears glistening in her eyes. "Yes, Akshu. You're more than a sister to me; you're like a mother. You've always taken care of me, guided me, and understood me in ways no one else ever could. That's why my child will call you maa."