Year 7

Hey Ayushi didi — remember when we had our full-on “enemy arc”? xD Back then it was all fights, complaints, cries, and backstabbing .Honestly, till I was in 11th–12th, we never really spoke to each other properly or knew each other as individuals. (Not blaming you at all — that one’s on me and the hyperactive, annoying prick I was back then 😅). But gradually, things changed. I still remember that flight to Pune with just the two of us — that’s when I realised, “damn, Ayushi didi can actually hold really meaningful conversations.” Even if we don’t always agree oneverything (yes yes, I’m still a Jordan Peterson fan xD), that moment stood out to me because I realised I value your opinions and worldview even to this day. I’ve genuinely noticed the effort you’ve made to talk to me and get to know me as a person. You didn’t have to do that, especially being 6 years older (aunty vibes 🤭), but the fact that you chose to — that speaks volumes about you. And I’ve seen you do the same with Kali too, consciously and wholeheartedly. Some of my favourite memories are the ones where it was just us — that Pune flight, driving to Dr. Roshan in Pune, dancing and talking in Neelansh, or geeking out about books and shows. Even though those moments are few, they’ve been really special. And I honestly look forward to more of them in the future. We may not talk every day, but I know for a fact that I’ve got your back and you’ve got mine. And that’s what makes you family for me — not just because we’re related, but because of the bond we’ve built over the years. So yeah… happy 30th, aunty! 🎉❤️