Chapter 14:
"UGGGHHH." Sakshi groaned looking at herself. She was six months pregnant. "I'm fat!"
She felt to arms wrap around her.
"No. You're pregnant. Big difference." Arjun told her kissing her cheek.
"You have to admit. It's a fact." Sakshi replied.
"Na-uh," Arjun denied. "Now quickly get ready. Aditiya's promotion to his new class. I wonder why they called us. Aditiya was hiding something."
"I can't go! People will laugh!" Sakshi said whining. "But- yes Aditiya was hiding something. I wonder what."
"Sakshi get dressed. No one will laugh." Arjun said reasoning with her.
"No." Sakshi replied.
"You're going to ditch Aditiya's promotion?" Arjun asked raising his eyebrow.
"I-" Sakshi began. "I am going to change."
"Good." Arjun replied.
"Aren't you supposed to change as well?" Sakshi asked.
"Ladies first. A gentleman always knows his etiquettes." Arjun replied smirking.
"I wonder what happens to this gentlemen when he is supposed to bring the culprit to court." Sakshi grinned.
"I never said that a gentleman has to be gentle with criminals." Arjun replied. "Social behaviour, you know."
"Yeah yeah. So mr. gentleman, would you leave. I have to change." Sakshi asked.
"Seriously? I am not going. After all I am your husband." Arjun said.
"Where are the etiquettes now, ACP?" Sakshi laughed.
"I had a question, why do you call me ACP?" Arjun asked her.
"Well aren't you one?" Sakshi replied.
"Still no one has ever referred to me as ACP." Arjun told me.
"Well there's always a first time." Sakshi said pushing him out of the room.
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Arjun helped Aditiya get ready in his suit, while Sakshi changed. Aditiya was looking so handsome in his black suit, white shirt and red tie. Arjun decided to wear a suit as well.
Sakshi came out changed. Shewas wearing a light blue anarkali. No one could tell that she was pregnant and a mother of a five year old. Arjun was smitten by her. She certainly was one of the most beautiful girl he has ever seen.
Arjun went to change as well. All the family left for the promotion. Aditiya got the firts rank in his class, and he was promoted to the other class. Sakshi and Arjun both were proud.
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Arjun and Sakshi were in their bed, later that night. Aditiya was fast asleep. Sakshi couldn't sleep. She really wanted some ice cream but she didn't want to disturb Arjun. He already had a tiring day. They had just finished the case, and then the promotion and now he was exhausted. No matter what he was, he needed his rest.
Sakshi slowly got off the bed and creeped outside. She was careful not to wake Arjun. She tiptoed towards Aditiya's room, to check on him. To her horror, he wasn't in his bed or in the bathroom. She slowly checked the house. Her heart was beating fast. She was about to wake Arjun when she saw him in the kitchen. She relaxed.
Aditiya was desperately trying to get hold of the ice cream box. It was way out of his reach.
"What are you doing Aadi?" Sakshi asked.
"I want some ice cream." He told Sakshi ashamed. " I should have asked."
"No. No." Sakshi replied. "You dont have to ask me. You can have food or ice cream at midnight if you are hungry. Just tell me next day, okay?"
"Okay." Aditiya replied.
"By the way, I also came here to have some ice cream." Sakshi told him getting the box.
"Really?" Aditiya asked astonished.
"Yup." Sakshi replied.
"Why not wake dad?" Aditiya asked.
"No. He's tired. He had a tiring day. Let him rest." Sakshi said scooping the ice cream in two bowls.
Both mother and son sat down and started eating their ice creams.
"So, any luck with the girl in your class?" Sakshi asked Aditiya. "What's her name?"
"No. She doesn't want to be friends. I don't understand why?" Aditiya let out his confusion.
"Patience my child. Patience." Sakshi told him.
Both of them had a quality time together. Laughing and having fun.
"What's going on here?" Arjun asked.
"Arjun?" Sakshi looked at him. "Were we loud. We didn't mean to wake you up."
"Yeah sorry dad." Aditiya said.
"No. You guys weren't loud." Arjun said sitting with them. "I turn and not find you in bed or bathroom. I almost panic. I come to Aditiya's room and not find him. I literally run and find you two munching down ice creams."
"Oh sorry." Sakshi said rubbing his arm. "We didn't mean to worry you."
"I know." Arjun replied.
"Do you want some ice cream?" Aditiya asked.
"No. I dont eat sweet." Arjun replied rubbing his temples.
"Headache?" Aditiya asked.
"Yes. I had it all day long. It just wont go." Arjun replied. He sounded really exhausted.
"You didn't even have dinner." Sakshi said. "I'll get you some. Then you can have a pain killer."
"No. No need." he told Sakshi.
"Yes there is a need." Sakshi said getting up. "You just put your head down for now."
Arjun did what Sakshi told him. He put his head down. He felt two hand massaging his muscles. He looked up to see Aditiya. Sakshi smiled at her son from the Kitchen counter.
"Aditiya?" Arjun questioned. "Kya kar rahe ho?"
"Sir duba raha hoon. You have a headache na. It will help." Aditiya said and Arjun made him sit on his lap and kissed his cheek.
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(Enough for now)
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