What?

Are we going to be parents?

But HOW?

I mean, I do realise how, but you know, it's just...

Ok Pavi, BREATHE.

You do not get the chance to freak out now!

I looked at Raj ji, my handsome husband. Even in the silence, he spoke of concern. I realised, we had a lot to talk and figure out. But for now, savour the good news.

My mother-in-law jumped out of joy as tears befriended her. She claimed of how her prayers have now become a reality and how happy and excited she was.

The doctor let the emotional waves in the room to settle down, even though my husband and I have not been that vocal about how exactly we were feeling.

She asked me if I was feeling okay and to feel a bit overwhelmed is a part of this new journey. However, silence was still my answer to her. She read the room and felt that I have not been vocal because of Ma ji's presence. Humbly, the doctor exercised her power and asked her to leave the room.

Somehow the comfort level in the room was magnified. The doctor looked at me and asked, "Tell me, you both, how are you doing?"

I felt Raj Ji's gaze towards me.
"Honestly, we had been planning for quite some time now, doctor ji. You know right, like, when it comes to family, and when you've been married for almost more than 8 months now, there is a pressure from the family side and as two individuals as well, you want to take your family life one step forward.

But, when the news actually hits you, somehow it feels that you're yet to be that responsible..." , Raj ji said.

Unanimously, I agreed with him.

"Don't worry, you both are going to be great parents.", she smiled.

"There are a couple more tests that you need to do. I'll also give you a list of tablets and suppliments to support the change in your body, Pavithra, just take them at proper timings and make appointments with me, you'll be just fine."

Raj ji reached out to my hand and squeezed it gently. Somehow I laid my other hand of mine on him making a gesture of him not to leave my side.

"A couple more things... ", the doctor voiced out.

"Pavithra, you have a bit of high blood pressure. You are not supposed to stress or strain yourself. Be it physically, mentally or emotionally. You have to take at least 2 months of proper rest. At least, until you hit your fourth month.

Kindly be discreet about your news sharing. Have a good control over the food that you take. Avoid spices. Acknowledge your cravings and go with the intuition. Well, that's it, you are good to go!

And heartiest congratulations! "

With those words, the doctor left Raj ji and me to our little bubble of privacy. As she closed the door behind us, I peeped to see that Ma ji had followed her. Well, I had more important things to worry about now, right?

"Pavi... I am so sorry..."

With those words I saw my husband choke in sadness as I could feel that he was controlling his tears.

"Ji... No, I know what you really want from me and, that's why..."

"But now, for two more months you actually cannot do anything Pavi..."

I smiled.

First time, the thought of becoming a mother brought in the greatest joy into me.

I am going to be a mother!

My husband smiled back at me.

"Congratulations, my love...
We are going to be parents", he said.

"Congratulations back at you, Papa!"

Raj Ji's joy knew no bounds as the very word made him dance in ecstacy. He took my hand and gently kissed it.

" Ji...", I throated.

"Hmm?"

"I love you..."

He smiled at me as my heart fluttered like a teenager.

"We are going to get through this okay?"

I weakly nodded my head.

"God Pavi, you scared me to death when I saw you all pale and flat on the bed. I almost felt like a murderer. If something would have happened to you, I could have never forgiven myself. You actually took the life out of me for sometime, Pavi... What can I say?"

His fear came out in the form of anger, anxiety and words. I however, was keen to see the love behind it all.

I gave him a kind nod.

He realised that he should stop lashing out at me and once again opened his mouth to ask for forgiveness.

" It's really okay ji..."

"I love you too, Pavi."

"I know", I breathed.

"You do realise that we have a lot to figure out, right?"

"Yes..."

"Right now, are you feeling comfortable?"

"Yes..."

"I am so new to this Pavi, it's making me feel all sorts of emotions at once..."

"Yes, I understand..." , I calmed him down.

"I think, we should speak more to the doctor along with Ma."

I nodded in agreement.

As he slowly slipped his hand from me, I abruptly stopped him.

"Ji?"

"Ha Pavi, kya hua?"

"You are happy with the news, right?"

Raj ji had a funny expression on face but immediately clarified.

"Today's the third happiest day of my life Pavi.

First was the day I married you.

Second being the day we consummated our marriage for the first time. Don't get me wrong, everytime we have our personal moment, it's pretty special to me, but the first time, is always the first time, right?"

I understood the depth of his words and let a tear slip from my right eye.

He reached out to wipe it all away.

"Cheers to the new little things, springing into our lives, Pavi!"

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