BELLA TRAILER

BOOK 3 IN MAFIA SERIES

🖤 ATHARVA & PIHU 🖤

"She loved him... but I married her before she could be his. And now? She’ll hate me, break for him, cry for what could’ve been but, she’ll wake up in my bed every damn morning. Because I got there first. And I’m not letting go." - Atharva Singhania

Pihu

Ansh...?

Ansh

Pihu? Hey?

Pihu

Uh...

Ansh

You wanted to say something?

Pihu

Y-yeah. I- um... Can I have your notes on quantum mechanics?

Ansh

Oh... Notes? O-okay.

Pihu

(I thought I'd have the heart to say it this time. Tell him that I love him)

Ansh

(I thought she was going to propose, but I think I'm thinking way too much, Pihu doesn't like me.)

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Pihu

I've made some coffee for the first time. You people want to try some?

Atharva

S-sure. (Damn. She makes my heart pound even when she just stands there and breathes.)

Pihu

How is it? *looking at Ansh for an approval** ( hope he likes my coffee...)

Ansh

*it tasted bad, but didn't show her as he didn't want to hurt Pihu** It's yum.

Pihu

Really? *gets excited as the love of her life, Ansh gave her the approval**

Atharva

Yeah. I could have hundreds of these cups. (It tastes yuck, but I can't tell her that. Damn I love her so much.)

.......................

Ansh

Y-you like Pihu?

Atharva

Yeah.

Ansh

And... Does Pihu like you back?

Atharva

I don't know. I haven't asked her yet. I'm gonna heir the Goa business after graduation tomorrow. I'll tell her then.

Ansh

Oh... Okay, good luck bro.

Ansh

(I love Pihu as well, but I can't compete against Atharva. He has money, power, status... He can give Pihu a better life than I could ever imagine. Besides, Pihu doesn't love me, does she?)

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Divya

So, convocation is over. We're finally leaving college. Do you want to tell him now?

Pihu

Tell who what?

Atharva

*comes there excited with roses in his hands hoping to ask Pihu to marry him**

Divya

Come on Pihu, stop acting. I know you're madly in love with Ansh, and you're scared to confess.

Atharva

*listens to this and...**

Divya

Today is our last day in college. Just go and tell him how you feel. Go!

Pihu

*blushes but happily makes a walk towards Ansh but finds Atharva in the way** Atharva Sir, h-have you seen Ansh?

Atharva

No. *turns to leave, he was heartbroken but to Pihu he looked angry**

Pihu

Who are those roses for? Someone gave those to you?

Atharva

*turns back and makes a run at Pihu and grabs her neck** I'm going to come back for you, this is not fucking over Pihu. Nobody rejects me. NOBODY!

Pihu

*coughs-coughs* A-Atharva sir-

Ansh

*comes there rushing** What are you doing? Atharva leave her!

Atharva

*glares at Pihu and Ansh and then lets Pihu go and storms out of there**

Ansh

*thinks that Pihu rejected Atharva**

Pihu

A-Ansh... *coughs* I- umm...

Ansh

You should go home Pihu. You shouldn't have hurt him. You should've let him down easily.

Pihu

Wh-What? What are you talking ab-?

Ansh

Go home. PLEASE.

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Atharva

Uncle do you remember you told me you needed seventy crores for your San Francisco project?

Pihu's Dad

Yeah?

Atharva

I'd give them to you, tomorrow. But, I have one condition.

Pihu's Dad

Anything.

Atharva

I want to marry Pihu. Tomorrow. In the church. It should be a Christian wedding.

Pihu's Dad

I- I don't have a problem but, why so soon?

Atharva

Because I'm afraid if I didn't make her mine tomorrow, somebody else will.

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Pihu

Ansh, I need to talk to you.

Ansh

I heard.

Pihu

About what?

Ansh

You're getting married tomorrow. Congratulations. I'm so happy for you. Atharva is my best friend. He loves you. He's going to keep you happy.

Pihu

But Ansh I- *stops while saying*

Pihu

(He's congratulating me so happily. Maybe he doesn't love me at all. And if he doesn't love me, what's the use of telling him how I feel?)

....................

Pihu

I don't love you Atharva

Atharva

I know.

Pihu

You know?

Atharva

You love Ansh. Always have.

Pihu

And still you married me? And offered my father seventy crores for it? Ansh is your BEST FRIEND!

Atharva

So WHAT?! *grabs her hand and pulls her close against his body*

Atharva

He is my best friend and you, you're my WIFE. *grabs her hair in his fist** YOU'RE MINE!

Pihu

I'm never going to be yours. NEVER!

Atharva

*throws her into his bed while taking off his clothes** Oh we'll see about that wifey. We'll see about that.

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⚠️ TRIGGER WARNING ⚠️

This book contains content that may be distressing or triggering to some readers, including: Non-consensual sexual situations / dubious consent Manipulation and coercion Toxic power dynamics Emotional abuse Possessiveness and obsessive behavior Threats of violence Psychological trauma Love triangle with betrayal elements Reader discretion is strongly advised. This is a dark romance intended for mature audiences only.