Episode # 1
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Ishita Roy (FL's friend)
*calling out*
Pihu!
Pihu Kumari ( FL)
*looking up*
Pihu Kumari ( FL)
*yelling back*
Yes, Ishita?
Ishita Roy (FL's friend)
Your parents are here!
Pihu quickly jumps up, and as she does, the bangles on her legs tinkle.
She holds up her saree and hurries towards the foyer. The sound of her footsteps is heard, the light chatter of family members in the background.
They are smiling, but the atmosphere feels a bit tense.
Pihu Kumari ( FL)
*calling out*
Mom! Dad!
Her mother and father turn to face her, their faces lightening up with joy.
Pihu rushes towards them, touching their feet first in respect, then wrapping her arms around them in a warm hug.
Shirtama Kumari (FL's mom)
*teasingly, with a smile*
Oh, look at you! My baby's all grown up now.
Roy Kumari (FL's father)
*smiling proudly*
And you've turned into such beautiful girl.
Pihu beams, feeling the love from her parents. But as she hugs them, she notices her cousin standing to the side, her arms crossed, a cold look on her face as she eyes Pihu up and down.
The grandmother, standing nearby, forces a smile, her eyes sad. The uncle and his wife exchange uneasy glances, trying to mask their discomfort.
Anjali Kumari (FL's cousin)
*muttering to herself, under her breath, but loud enough for Pihu to hear*
Always the favorite.
Pihu looks around, sensing the tension in the air but not fully understanding why.
Pihu Kumari ( FL)
*looking at her cousin*
Is everything okay?
Her cousin doesn't respond,but her expression sharpens as she looks away. The uncle clears his throat awkwardly, and the grandmother adjusts her saree giving a faint sigh.
Sona Kumari (FL's grandma)
*forcing a smile, but her voice shaky*
It's good to see you, beta.
Pihu feels a small knot in her stomach, but her parents continue to smile, oblivious to the uncomfortable silence in the room
Roy Kumari (FL's father)
*to the family*
We've been so excited to come and visit. We missed all of you!
Rudra Kumari (FL's uncle/ Anjali's dad)
*he nods, but his smile doesn't reach his eyes*
Anika Kumari (FL's aunt/ Anjali's mom)
*just nods quietly*
There's an awkward pause as Pihu looks at them, wondering what's wrong. Her mother pats her on the back, breaking the silence.
Shirtama Kumari (FL's mom)
*with warmth, to Pihu*
Let's go inside. We'll talk more there.
Pihu Kumari ( FL)
*she nods still feeling that something is off but unsure of what it is*
Yes, mom.
She follows her parents into the living room, while the rest of the family remains silent, their eyes following her with quiet judgement.
Is cozy, filled with the aroma of fresh tea and snacks.
The family gathers around, the soft chatter growing as Pihu's parents share stories of their stay at Dubai.
Pihu listens closely, trying to keep up with the conversation, but her mind keeps drifting to the cold silence in the room.
Roy Kumari (FL's father)
*excitedly*
Dubai is such a wonderful place! The markets, the food, the energy... I think it's perfect spot to expand our business. We have big plans for the future,you know?
Shirtama Kumari (FL's mom)
*smiling*
And Pihu! she might come with us, live there for a while. Wouldn't that be amazing?
Pihu Kumari ( FL)
*nods slowly, her fingers playing with the edge of her saree*
She feels everyone's eyes on her, but it's her cousin's gaze that makes her feel uncomfortable, as though she's being judged.
Anjali Kumari (FL's cousin)
*with a forced smile, under her breath*
Living in Dubai, huh? Must be nice.
Pihu Kumari ( FL)
*she looks down, her stomach tightening. The words sting more than she expected*
Rudra Kumari (FL's uncle/ Anjali's dad)
*clearing his throat, trying to change the subject*
Dubai sounds... interesting. But the future's uncertain, isn't it? You never really know what will happen.
The atmosphere grows thicker, and Pihu notices the unease in the room. Her grandmother, who's been quiet up until now, shifts in her seat, her eyes full of unspoken words.
Sona Kumari (FL's grandma)
*weakly*
Dubai... it's far. Far from home.
Anika Kumari (FL's aunt/ Anjali's mom)
*nodding*
Yes, far away...you might miss your roots, beta.
Her mother, sensing the discomfort, tries to smooth things over.
Shirtama Kumari (FL's mom)
*laughing*
Oh, we'll always come back, don't worry! it's just...a new adventure. We'll make sure we don't lose touch.
The family nods politely, but their smiles don't seem real. Pihu's cousin shifts her gaze again, her eyes cold, full of something Pihu can't quite place.
Anjali Kumari (FL's cousin)
*quietly*
Some people get to choose their adventures...others don't.
Pihu Kumari ( FL)
*she looks away, trying not to let the words hurt too much*
Roy Kumari (FL's father)
*cheerfully*
It's all part of growing, you know? Expanding, changing... That's what life's about, right?
The family laughs, the conversation continues but Pihu can't shake the feeling that something deeper is hiding behind their words.
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Comments
Silver Lu
I think she's getting married.
2025-03-31
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