Sana had just started her early morning cooking in her kitchen when she was felt nauseated. She raced to the toilet and threw up the water she had sipped in the few minutes back. Sidharth ran to her when he heard her sound.

Sidharth: What happened Sana?

Sana: I am feeling sick, Siddu. Even though I haven't eaten anything, I am feeling nauseated.

Sidharth: Should I call the doctor?

Sana: No Siddu, my friend at office told me that it's common to have morning sickness. It's triggered by strong smell of certain foods as well.

Sidharth: Okay! Are you fine now?

Sana: Hmm.. Oh God! I have to cook. Else it will be too late for our office.

She goes back into the kitchen. Sidharth irons his clothes and takes bath and goes to kitchen to find Sana cooking by covering her face with a veil.

Sidharth: What's that for Sana?

Sana: I feel sick here in the kitchen. How else do I cook Siddu? On top of it, it is suffocating in this mask.

Sidharth: Okay, then I will do the cooking from tomorrow.

Sana: Will you be able to manage?

Sidharth: Yes, remember I cooked before you learnt cooking? Besides at that time I used to go by bus to office and now I have a car so I won't have much problem in managing the time as well.

The next day Sidharth did cooking whereas Sana helped him with chopping.

Sana: Siddu, I can't eat so much. I feel like throwing up.

Sidharth: Okay, I'll reduce the quantity but you have to take fruits atleast, the baby needs all the nutrients. (She agrees)

In the evening, Sidharth buys health bars for Sana to snack up whenever she feels hungry. He made sure she ate well by calling her up everytime while they were at office. Sidharth told her to not take the cab since their offices were close to each other's. He drove her himself very carefully looking out of any bumps.

Sana often got mood swings and irritated due to work tension and pregnancy. He made sure to listen to her patiently. Often Sidharth would speak to Prema and Vani on a conference call to their take advice. He would also ask doubts about anything and everything whenever they went for her routine check-up.

When Sana was in her 3rd trimester, the Bhosle's and Gokhle's met again for her baby shower.

Sana: I look so huge. I don't look attractive to you anymore, na?

Sidharth: Sana, by each passing day you look prettier than before. Your face is pink and glowing. I feel like biting those pink cheeks. You are doing great dear and I am loving you more and more.

Sana: Khaa aayi shappath!! {Swear on mom?}

Sidharth: Aayi Shappath, Tujhi shappath, bhaLa shappath {Swear on mom, swear on you and swear on baby}

Sana gives a beautiful smile and he kisses her pink lips and then her baby bump.

She was wearing a Green Maharashtrian Navaari (9 yards) Saree which had a Red coloured border. She wore flower shaped ornaments.

The house was decorated beautifully as per the occasion.

The ladies performed the rituals where they filled her shawl with gifts and blessings one by one, there were varieties of sweets and savories kept infront of her and they sang and danced around her to make her happy.

Sidharth looked at Sana being pampered and her smiling face brought him happiness. They clicked lots of pictures followed by a feast.

Prema stayed back to help Sana for a month post which Sana would go to her mother's house just before the start of 9th month as decided.
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Sana lied on Sidharth's arm, while he caressed her bump softly. Both were thinking as Sana was going to her mother's house. Sidharth would have to stay back due to his office project deliverables. He could take work from home post the completion. He was going to be all alone for few days. They were just hoping that she doesn't delivery before he completes the project work as he wanted to experience the joy of holding the baby in his hand when it is born.

Sana: Tula pun jhop yeth nahi kaa? {Aren't you also able to sleep?}

Sidharth: Hmmm.. I am going to miss you and the little one so much. It's going to be a long long wait. How long are you planning to stay there after delivery?

Sana: I have no plans Siddu. I just don't know how on earth are we going to manage after birth. My job and the baby!!

Sidharth: Hmmm.. Don't take too much tension sweetheart. It isn't good for your and baby's health. Everything will fall in its place. Bappa will help us!

Sana: Hmmm.. (She folds her hands to pray silently) Siddu, I am hungry!

Sidharth: What do you want to eat my sweet baaiko {wifey}?

Sana: Hmmmm.. you!!

Sidharth: (chuckles) How do you want to eat me?

Sana: Raw!! (Laughs)

She kisses his cheeks, lips and places a love bite on his jaw line.

Sidharth: Sweetheart enough! You know na, you are pregnant!

Sana nods her head to say okay with a puppy face. He hugs and spoons her from behind and they go to sleep.
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Prema: Siddu, haa bandage kashyala? Kaai zaala? {Why is this bandage? What happened?}

Sidharth: Aa.. Aayi, I got a cut while shaving.

He looks at Sana who smiles as he covered up the love bite very smartly.

Prema: Take care of yourself Siddu and finish your work quickly before the delivery and come home.

Sidharth: Ho Aayi {yes aayi} I will take care of myself. You please take care of my Baiko and baby!

Prema: Ho Maharaaj {Yes, your highness}!! Anything else? (Smiles)

Sidharth says bye as he was leaving for office and he exits the main door while Prema shuts the door behind. Sana had a sad face. They were to leave in the noon by car to her mom's house.

5 minutes later, the door bell rings. Sana was in the kitchen. Prema opens the door.

Sidharth: I forgot the handkerchief.

He goes to his room and comes out after a minute and leaves hesitated. Another 5 minutes later, the door bell rings again

Prema: Kaai zala? Aata ka visarlaas? {What happened? What did you forget now?}

Sidharth: Aaa.. Aayi, I forgot my phone charger.

Prema sighs and Sidharth goes into his room while throwing a glance at Sana who was eating an Apple.

Prema: Zaa ga pori {go girl}, help him else he will not go to office today.

Sana blushes and puts her head down before going inside. He was sitting on the bed frowning. She goes and hugs him from behind. He smiles and turns carefully to look at her with puppy face.

Sidharth: I am missing you already. I went twice and sat in my car but just couldn't turn the key to start. I was imagining, how will the house be without you being around when I return in the evening. It's a nightmare. I know how important it is for you to go to your mom's house but how do I console my heart?

He hugged her, they both had tears rolling down their cheeks. She pulls back and wipes his tears.

Sana: Siddu, you are getting late. Will speak on video call. Imagine when we meet you wouldn't have time to see me, all your attention will be on baby.

Sidharth: I fear the other way round. I might not get any attention.

Sana: Stop being jealous of the baby.

Sidharth: Your concern is concern, my concern is jealousy? Don't I have any feelings?

Sana: (laughs) Donkey!

Sidharth: Monkey!

Sana: Idiot!

Sidharth: Duffer!

Sana: I love you!!

Sidharth: Thank you!

Sana (frowns and smirks)

Sidharth: I love you too.

He kiss her lips and the baby bump before he goes out of the room.

Prema: I hope you have taken everything now!!

He blushes scratching the back of his head and she blushes and smiles.

Prema: (cups his cheeks) Don't worry BhaLa! Will take good care of her. You come soon, okay?

He nods and looks at Sana once more before leaving.

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