Bonus Chapter (I)
Looking Back To The Memory Lane (Part I) :
When Mrinal and Abhay saw their baby Abhimanyu for the first time
Abhay held Mrinal's hand in his hand. They came to their hospital for Mrinal's check-up. The doctor called her and they entered inside. Mrinal was asked to lay on the bed. She could perfectly lay on bed by her own but Abhay picked her up and then laid her on the bed. The lady doctor smiled looking at the couple. She remembered how the owner of their hospital ran inside with his unconscious wife when she was shot. He looked completely mad but more than that he looked like someone who lost his heartbeat.
Abhay looked at the screen, his eyes were fixed on the screen and his hands were intertwined with Mrinal's one hand.
‘Mr. and Mrs. Singh Raizada can you see your baby?' The doctor pointed towards the screen.
‘YES I CAN. MIRA SEE OUR BABY.' His eyes spoke more than his words. His heartbeat increased, blood rushed through out his body.
And Mrinal, she was on cloud nine and she was in tears just like her husband. Abhay kissed Mrinal's forehead multiple times.
‘BABY see our baby.' Abhay told her with a huge smile on his face. The doctor softly chuckled looking at the adorable couple.
The doctor informed that both baby and mother is perfectly fine. Abhay was listening to her with full attention just like the first day when he came to know that his BABY is going to be mother.
After reaching the mansion they showed the picture of their baby to everyone and sent its picture to Mrinal's family. Everyone was happy for the coming of the new member of Singh Raizada family.
Vishal and Devika were ready with photo frames to keep the photos for their joyful memories. It was kept inside Mrinal and Abhay's bedroom.
When Mrinal was 7 months pregnant
‘Abhi' A sweet voice came making Abhay looked at his 7 months pregnant wife. He got up from the chair as he kept his MacBook Pro on the table.
‘Yes Baby.' He said lovingly sitting beside her.
‘Abhi mmm, I am fat mmmm am I so mmmm?' Mrinal was eating his favourite potato chips made by her mother who just went back yesterday after staying for few days with her. Even her sister – in –laws also came. Mrinal badly wanted to meet her mother 2 weeks back and Abhay sent his private jet and his most trusted men to bring them here.
Abhay's eye widened but he knew this question will come again and again. She kept the empty bowl of chips on the table near the bed and looked at him with her curious orbs.
‘Abhi bolo na ami ki khub mota?' (Abhi say na am I very fat?) Mrinal again asked him as her eyes became teary. And all thanks to her pregnancy hormones.
Abhay wiped her face and caressed her head ‘Baby you are the prettiest. You are not fat. You are beautiful. YOU ARE NOT FAT BABY.'
‘Ok' She happily replied and within a minute she became happy. Her eyes shined as she opened the chocolate bar and started eating it. She leaned on Abhay's shoulder and made herself comfortable.
‘Abhi you want mmm to have it mmm?!' She brought the chocolate bar near his mouth.
‘No Baby you eat.' He said and she again started eating her chocolate. Abhay looked at the girl who was eating her chocolate happily leaning on him. Kissing her fore head, he kept playing with her hairs.
Few days later
Again the whole Chatterjee family flew to Mumbai. It was Mrinal's Shaad (baby shower) ceremony. Everything was arranged by Abhay. Mrinal was very happy about this ceremony.
Abhay came inside his room and found his BABY talking with their baby.
Rubbing her hands on her tummy she said ‘My baby today is our baby shower. Soon you will come out. We are waiting for you.'
She was glowing in happiness. Abhay came near her and asked ‘Baby are you talking with our baby?'
‘Yes Abhi. I am telling him that today is our baby shower.'
Again she talked with her child ‘Baby see Bapi is here.' and put Abhay's hand on her stomach. They talk a lot with their baby.
‘My baby I know you are fine. Come soon and Ma, Bapi love you a lot.' He kissed her tummy. They talked with their child for sometimes.
‘BABY come let me make you ready.' Abhay brought her inside the bathroom and arranged a bath for her with all essential oils. After a relaxing bath he made dried her body and hair. He made her ready in a beautiful saree. Toady Abhay wanted to make her ready specially. He didn't use any make up as per her choice. Then he made her wear floral ornaments. All the ornaments were freshly made today only by their personal designer.
Applying a pinch of vermilion on her hair partition he was finally done.
‘You look like a Pari. My BABY pari.' He kissed her forehead and then her stomach. Soon Abhay also got ready and the couple came down. Mrinal's friends were there even Andrew. Mrinal looked happier finding her friends except Rima and Rohan as Rima was herself pregnant. They used to talk through video calls. Soon the ceremony was started.
One by one elders blessed her and gave her gifts. Adi and Barsha were sitting beside her laughing and enjoying the ceremony. They also bought gifts for their Moni with their pocket money.
‘Moni how is our baby brother?' Adi asked.
‘He is fine my little loves.' She pinched their noses making them giggle. Mrinal was being pampered by all. Everyone was happy that Mrinal was fine except her morning sickness. Soon it was time for photoshoot.
‘Mira come' Abhay extended his hand which he happily accepted and went near the beautiful decorated area of the lawn. The whole area was decorated with balloons.
Mrinal sat on the swing which was decorated with followers and the photographer took photos. A group photo was taken with all family members. Both the kids took photos with their beloved Moni. And the most of the photo was taken of the couple. Abhay wasn't a big fan of photos. He wanted a big photo frame of his wife's photo looking like a Pari but only for his two babies he took many photos. In each photo the couple was looking happy and glowing in happiness.
Soon it was time for lunch. As per the rituals all the dishes were Mrinal's favourite.
‘I can't eat all these!!' She exclaimed looking at the royal platter for her.
‘Mira eat everything a little bit and eat as much as you can.' Devika said her softly.
‘Yes Mira eat whatever you want to eat.' Amrita also told her with a sweet smile.
They day went in happiness. Mrinal's parents were happy to see their daughter and son – in – law all happy and content. Mrinal was a blessing for them. And now their daughter is going to be mother. It was very much overwhelming for them. And Abhay became their son not son – in – law.
It was true that Love is thicker than blood.
Before going back to Kolkata both Adi and Barsha talked with their baby brother all the time they were here.
When Mrinal was 8 months and 2 weeks pregnant
Mrinal was sitting near the balcony. Devika entered with a worker who brought a glass of juice and some dry biscuits. She knows Mrinal throws up early in the morning so after talking with doctor she started giving her juice and dry biscuits to her as per doctor's instruction. They wished each other good morning and she gave her juice and biscuits. She thanked her and started eating the biscuits.
‘Mira breakfast will be served soon. You want it here or outside?' She asked
‘Choti ma can you do breakfast in the lawn pleaseee?' She asked before taking a sip of her juice.
‘Of course. It will be arranged soon.' She patted her head and went out to instruct the workers to arrange the breakfast in the lawn. Abhay came out of the bathroom after taking bath. Mrinal kept her glass on the nightstand.
Seeing him she looked down feeling guilty. Abhay noticed her and went to her.
‘Baby how was the juice?'
‘It's really nice.' Mrinal's voice was low. Hearing her voice, he understood she is still thinking about the morning incident.
Flashback starts
Mrinal woke up and rubbed her eyes. And the same time Abhay entered inside after taking bath.
‘Good morning BABY.' He wished her sitting beside her.
‘Goo..' And suddenly she felt nauseous as usual. Abhay understood looking at her that she needs to go inside the bathroom. He was about to pick her up in bridal style but suddenly he felt something on his chest.
She couldn't control and threw up on him. She hurriedly went inside and Abhay followed her. He didn't felt dirty or bad. She cleaned herself and Abhay stayed away knowing it can make her more nauseous as he was stinking.
After she was perfectly fine, he went to take bath.
Flashback ends
‘BABY look at me.' He made her look at him putting a finger under her chin.
‘Yes Abhi' She said still lowly.
‘It's ok Mira. You are so strong to bear all these. Why are you upset? You know your brothers will kill me if they get to know. Poor me.' He made a fake sad face.
‘Abhi oh ok. I am happy see.' She smiled brightly.
‘But I .. I couldn..' She was out of words.
‘BABY there is nothing to be sad. You see you bear all the morning sickness, swollen feet, back pain so much for our child. And you can't be sorry for this mere thing. Even it was not due to morning sickness I am still fine sweetheart. Your health is more important for me.' With that Abhay caressed her head and her stomach. Soon they headed to the lawn for breakfast.
Breakfast in the garden was really pleasant. At night Abhay as usual talked with their baby ‘Hey my champ Ma and Bapi love you a lot. Now sleep tight okay. And please cope with Ma and don't trouble her. Let her rest ok.'
He gave butterfly kisses on her stomach and the baby kicked as if saying ‘I will do as you say Bapi.'
It was true her sleep didn't get disturb at night as if their baby surely obeyed his father's words.