When a Miracle happens in chaos

Chapter 8 : My first Bestie

Siya's POV:

Over the next few weeks, my life started to change in ways I hadn't expected. Between the long shifts at the hospital and the occasional quiet evenings at the apartment, something new began to blossom—friendship. Rhea and I started spending more time together, and it wasn't long 

before she became the first real friend I'd ever had.

    At first, it was small things. She'd text me after my shifts, asking if I wanted to grab a coffee or just hang out. We'd talk about our days, and she'd listen, genuinely interested in what I had to say. Her energy was infectious, her laugh loud and unapologetic, and she had this incredible way of making me feel like I belonged.

   One evening, after a particularly rough day at the hospital, I found myself sitting with Rhea on the balcony of our flat, the city lights twinkling below us. She had insisted on bringing over some takeout, and we sat there, eating noodles out of cartons, the cool breeze brushing against our faces.

"You look tired," Rhea said softly, her voice cutting through the comfortable silence.I nodded, taking a sip of my drink. "Yeah, it was a tough day. Sometimes it just gets to me, you know?"

    She leaned back, her eyes studying me carefully. "You're doing something incredible, Siya. I hope you know that. But it's okay to let people in, to let them help you carry the weight."

    I looked at her, surprised by the seriousness in her tone. "I'm not used to that," I admitted quietly. "Letting people in, I mean. I've always been on my own, handling everything by myself."Rhea reached out, placing a comforting hand on mine. "Well, you're not alone anymore. I'm here. Akshath's here. We've got your back, no matter what."

     Her words hit me harder than I expected. For so long, I'd been closed off, building walls to protect myself from the hurt and betrayal I'd experienced. But here was Rhea, offering friendship with no strings attached, no expectations. Just pure, unfiltered kindness.

    "Thank you," I whispered, my voice trembling slightly. "You don't know how much this means to me."

    Rhea smiled, her grip on my hand tightening. "I think I do. I know what it's like to feel like you don't have anyone. But we're in this together now, okay?"

    I nodded, blinking back the tears that threatened to spill over. "Okay."

    We sat in silence for a while, just enjoying each other's company. It was such a simple moment, but it felt monumental to me. For the first time in a long time, I didn't feel alone. I felt... connected.

     Later that night, after Rhea had left, I found myself standing in the kitchen, thinking about how much had changed since I moved into this flat. Without even realizing it, Akshath had opened a door to something I didn't even know I needed—friendship. And not just any friendship, but one that felt real, solid, and lasting.

    When Akshath came home later, I was still in the kitchen, cleaning up the remnants of our dinner. He glanced at me, noticing the thoughtful expression on my face.

   "You okay?" he asked, leaning against the counter.

     I looked up at him, feeling a surge of gratitude. "Yeah, I am. Actually, I wanted to thank you."

    He raised an eyebrow, clearly surprised. "For what?"

   "For introducing me to Rhea," I said, my voice soft but sincere. "I don't think you realize how much that means to me. She's the first real friend I've ever had."

    Akshath's expression softened, a small smile tugging at the corners of his mouth. "I'm glad you two hit it off. She's a good person, and you deserve to have someone like her in your life."I nodded, feeling a lump form in my throat. "I've never really had a friend before. Not like this. It's... it's different. But it feels good."

    He reached out, giving my shoulder a gentle squeeze. "You're part of the group now, Siya. You've got people who care about you. Don't ever forget that."

   I smiled up at him, feeling a warmth spread through my chest. "I won't. And thank you, Akshath. For everything."

   He just nodded, his smile widening. "Anytime."

   As I finished cleaning up and headed to my room, I couldn't help but feel a sense of contentment that had been missing from my life for so long. I had friends now—real friends. And for the first time in a long time, I felt like I was exactly where I was meant to be.