*Pia Pov*

"We will meet soon right? I can meet you when I come to Mumbai right?" Suma asked when a cab stopped infront of us.

"Ofcourse! We can meet but in Kolkata as I will return there after few days." I replied.

She nodded and I got inside the cab. When it started to move I waved at her and she waved back smiling. I leaned against the window feeling good that I came here.

That day I got angry because I allowed the pain to consume me. It shouldn't happen again so I tried my best to put up another wall which will make sure that I will not get affected by anything.

No matter what happens that will not break and I will make sure of it. With all these thoughts I didn't saw that the cab has stopped infront of my house.

I got down seeing many cars parked near the both houses. I frowned but paid the cab and went inside carrying my bag.

I saw Arthi sitting with my Mom and everyone are wearing white color dresses. What is Arthi doing here?

"Arthi! What are you doing here? You should be in Paris right?" I asked her and she immediately saw me.

I can see the tears in her eyes. She rushed near me and hugged crying. I rubbed her back and asked "Please tell me what happened?"

"She. She.. is dead." She replied releasing.

"Who?" I asked her confused.

"Bhai's wife! She killed herself." She replied rubbing her eyes.

"What?" I asked her in shock.

"Yeah! Sushant and I went to airport as we were leaving for paris. But some plane got crashed so some planes are stopped. We decided to go to our new house. But the keys are in Bhai's house as we bought the house beside his. Anyway when we got there the door was opened and we called both of them but no one was there." She replied frowning.

"Then?" I asked her to continue.

"We then heard the cries when we went to his room we saw her hanged up on the fan. We immediately called Bhai and police." She explained but my brain just got dazed.

What the hell just happened?

"But why did she do it?" I asked them confused.

"We don't know but Bhai got her suicide letter which he gave it to the Police. So only Bhai and police know the reason behind it and they are not saying anything to us. We stopped asking as there are other things we need to take care of." Arthi replied.

"So it happened one week before but you guys didn't inform me." I said looking at them.

"It didn't cross our mind. With police on our backs and also with the baby to care." Mom said looking at me.

"How is she?" I asked them.

"Not fine Pia! She needs a consistent person to take care but we all have different duties so we can take care of her only in intervals. Mom is not feeling well and I can't do it continuously as I need to perform the duties towards my In-Laws too. As for Aunty she is busy in taking care of the guests and all of us." Arthi replied.

"Where is Nikki?" I asked her and at the same time Nikki entered the living room with very tired face.

"Pia! Thank god you are here." She said hugging me.

"What happened to you?" I asked her.

"They gave all the work to me in your absence Pia." She replied.

"I will talk to them later. I am so sorry." I said and turned towards Arthi.

"Can I see her?" I asked and she nodded.

We both along with Nikki and Mom entered Arthi's house. I saw all the guests sitting in the living room and talking in whispers. Arthi told me that today some puja to be held here.

I entered Arthi room to see small little baby sleeping on her bed and some old lady sat on the chair beside the bed. Looking at us she left the room.

She is so beautiful and so small that looked just like an angel. But I frowned after looking at her for few minutes.

"Arthi! Isn't she supposed to be weak or something? She is premature baby right?" I asked her in whisper.

"We actually saw her and also know about her one week later she born. At that time she was healthy. Bhai didn't inform us as she may not be able to live so he wanted to be sure before informing us." Arthi replied.

"They must have taken care of her so good. That's why she is healthy now. I mean coming into this world by just staying in Mother's womb for six months is very dangerous and many children don't make it." Nikki said shuddering.

Then we heard the faint cry from her and we three immediately reached her. I don't know why but I took her in my hands before they could. My hands shook a little but I hold her securely and sat on the bed.

"Is she hungry?" I asked Mom.

Mom nodded and left to bring some milk. I looked at her angelic face and the tears falling from her eyes making me want to do something by which they could stop.

Mom returned with the milk bottle and I immediately took it from her. I checked it if it is too warm or little and when I saw that it is correct then I placed it near the baby's mouth.

She eagerly sucked the nozzle and started drinking. After some she left it and I am sure it means she is full. She slowly closed her eyes and I held her closely.

"You are really good at it dear." Mom said smiling.

"She just drinks some milk and then sleeps but cries again in one hour. The process continues like that. So we divided the shifts but she is very uneasy with all of us." Arthi said sitting infront of me.

"That's because she wants one particular touch by which she knows that she can trust that touch. She needs a mother not some care takers dear." Mom said smiling sadly.

"Smrithi! They are asking for food as it is lunch time." Someone said standing near the door. Mom left nodding at us.

Immediately Nikki's mobile started ringing and she lifted it going outside the room. I looked at Arthi to see she is totally used to this.

"So what about her other grand parents?" I asked her.

"First thing is that they are poor and weak. And now that their daughter is dead they went to their village." She replied.

"How is he?" I asked her looking at the baby.

"He is the same as usual blank. But the weird thing is he didn't lift the baby in his arms this whole week." She replied frowning.

"Maybe he is still in shock or something. He will be fine later." I said assuring her.

After few minutes she left the room as her Mother-In-Law called saying some relatives arrived to see her. I sat comfortably on the bed leaning on the head board and held her closely to me.

I rubbed the tear stains on her cheeks and kissed her forehead. She moved but snuggled closer to me. I placed her on my chest and closed my eyes rubbing her back.

I slowly drifted off into sleep holding her protectively. I don't know for how much time I slept but opened my eyes when I heard someone calling me in whispers.

I opened my eyes to see Arthi, Nikki and Mom standing infront of me with shock expressions. I immediately looked down thinking did I hurt the child.

"What happened?" I asked them in whispers.

"Do you know you are sleeping for nearly four hours?" Arthi asked.

I shook my head and gently placed the baby on my lap. Did she cry when I was sleeping and I let her?

As if understanding my question Mom said "No she didn't wake up at all. She also slept with you peacefully."

"That is what babies should do Pia. That's what she need." Mom added and sat infront of me.

Then I looked down to see her opening those pretty eyes and looking at me with small smile on her lips. I kissed her forehead again and she just made some sound like laughing.

"She likes you Pia." Nikki said and I don't know why but I felt so happy.

At the same time we heard lot of commotion from downstairs. We all looked confused and went downstairs to see what is happening.

When we stood near the end of the stairs I saw there are very few guests. Aunty is standing towards us and he is standing infront of her with his back towards us.

"How many times do I have to tell you Mom? I don't want to get married." He said with nothing but seriousness in his tone.

"But.. the baby needs a Mom. You are not even taking care of her so what do you want us to do." Aunty said weakly.

"I don't know! But I don't want to get married. One time I did as you told me but this time I will not and that's final." He said with finality.

"But baby really needs someone to take care of her." I said glaring at him.

"Pia!" he said in whisper and then turned towards me. He just stood there looking at me and I continued glaring at him.

He closed his eyes and then opened them saying "As I already said I will not get married. I am leaving."

"I will take care of her Aunty. If you don't mind." I said steeping forward.

"Pia! I can understand your kind heart but dear you are of marriageable age and there will be talks in the society if you do this. Those talks will make you difficult to live." Aunty said smiling sadly.

"I know you can't give your wife place to someone else and you miss her. I even know that it is too soon but understand the situation here. The baby's life is more important than anyone here." I said looking at him.

He rubbed his temple in irritation and said "Who is ready to get married to a murderer?"

When he asked that question it felt like the air got knock out from my lungs.

"What?" I asked him in whisper.

"You know that is not true Aman. The police are just doing investigation and we know that you will be out proven innocent." Aunty said and I can see tears falling from her eyes.

"Can anyone just tell me what happened?" I asked them frowning.

"It is suicide right but police like as usual think that Bhai killed her. They are saying that they didn't have anything which proves that Bhai is guilty but the talk just spread around the people." Arthi explained.

"So now they are thinking that he might have killed her. But this will reduce the chances for someone to give their daughter to him." Mom said.

I looked down at the baby and saw her playing with my hair. How can she get these many problems at this very small age?

"I will marry you." I said without thinking and everyone looked at me like I am crazy.

"Pia! I can see that you got attached to the baby but you need not do this." Aunty said coming near me gripping her waist in pain.

"Is there any other way for this situation? In all this thinking we are forgetting that we are standing here and discussing about a small baby's life. I am ready for this." I said looking at them.

"No! You shouldn't sacrifice your life for anyone of us." He said shaking his head.

I looked at him for few seconds and said "Aunty! Adopt me as your daughter. Then she will become my niece and I can take care of her without any disturbances."

"No!" he said looking at me wide eyed.

"Pia! Even in that situation your future husband must be the person who would accept her right." Nikki said and I can look into her eyes that she does not like this new idea.

"Well either this or our marriage. Choose yourself!" I said looking at him.

"Ok! Ok I will marry you." he said stepping back.

"Dad! Do you have any objections?" I asked looking at my Dad.

He as usual looked at me for few minutes and said "If this is what you really want then I don't have any problem. But is this?"

I felt a small kiss on my cheek and I looked down to see her smiling at me after doing that. I know for sure what I want.

"Yes Dad!" I replied and he nodded.

"Thank you so much Pia." Aunty said and hugged me but lightly as baby is in my hands.

"We will ask the priest to pick a date." Uncle said.

"Uncle! I don't think it will be good to do that. We can't ignore the fact that your daughter-in-law died one week ago. Even though we are doing this for the baby, many people will not understand that and start very stupid talks." I said slowly so that they can understand the situation.

"What are you trying to say?" Dad asked confused.

"Can we finish this with court marriage? And it will be good for everyone." I replied.

"Are you sure?" Mom asked looking at me.

"Yeah! I am and I don't want anything other than that." I replied looking at her.

"Then we will do as per your wish dear. I will talk to one of my friend there and will try to make it happen tomorrow itself." Uncle said and lifted his phone to call someone.

"Take care of her for today and tell this to Sush." I said giving the baby to Arthi.

She nodded and took the baby from me who immediately cried. She assured me that she will feed her and baby will sleep after that.

I reluctantly left their house along with my parents and Nikki. When we were passing the gate I heard someone calling me.

I turned to see him running towards me. They nodded at me and left leaving me alone. He came completely near me with the same blank expression.

"Are you really sure?" he asked frowning.

"Yes! Like I told you either this or you should become my brother." I replied.

He moved little forward and said "Never think me as your brother. Like never!"

I snorted and said "I can think whatever I want in my head and guess what you don't have any say in it."

"We are getting married tomorrow." He said like he just decided it now itself.

"So? That doesn't change anything for me. I got the idea of marrying you just for that baby otherwise I would have never got that." I said and turned away to leave his house.

Why am I having second doubts now?? I thought entering my house.

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