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After 8 months.
Mahendra is atop a mango tree plucking unripe mangoes throwing them down.
M: Hold the sack properly thathaa..
Ka: You throw ra... I'll catch it.
M:Hmm... I am probably the only son who is also plucking mangoes for his expectant mother when I should be doing it for my wife.
As for nanna from the time I saw him he is sticking to my Amma like a leech.Thatha tell me, was he always like this ??
Ka: Yes ra... he is fine usually but when around your mother he goes berserk and becomes a puppy seeking its bone. He even forgot me who raised him the first time he saw her.
M: Of course my Amma is a beauty thatha, who wouldn't be crazy for her but nanna is too much...even at this age he hasn't mellowed down always behaving like a new groom... sigh..
Ka:(Chuckles)He is young at heart! Enough ra the sacks are full come down now.
They carry the sacks to the palace.D and Av are relaxing on the sofa rubbing their humongous bellies. A is massaging D's feet. Mahe passes the sack of mangoes to his mother and sits next to Av.
A: So much ?? Keep some for my dil also.
A picks a good one and wiping it clean on his vastra he passes it to D.
M: I have got her as well. Here Avanti..
A munches on one much to his son's chagrin.
M: Orei nanna, I got it for her you are chewing it as if your mouth is bitter.
A: It's ok ra... because of me only no.. so I can also eat what Devu ??
D: 😳
M: Ohh whatever. Ok, you are the King right? But I see you roaming with amma more than ministers is this how you rule the country ??
A: That...mmm... country I can also rule later but who is there to take care of my Devu apart from me ?? Mahishmati or Devasena it's always her for me. Right Devu ??
D: Yes Mahe. He chose me over the throne ra. He loves me so much.
Mahe catches A caressing D's sole and she flinches eyeing her husband to behave infront of kids but A gives a "I don't care" look. M looks around for a cushion and throws it at A.
A: Hey why did you do that ra ??
M: Neeyabba ! She is pregnant atleast give her a break now! Always falling on her or rubbing...
Av: Sivu, our baby is kicking..
D: Where ?? Let me also feel.
He tries to crawl over to their side when a irked M picks a mango and hurls it at him.
A: Aahhh Devuu Mahe is throwing mangoes at me !! Save me !!
M: Shut up and sit quietly there don't cross the border ! This is my area!
A pouts sadly tugging D's pallu.
D: Aaawww it's ok Ammu... kanna, don't be harsh to your nanna see he felt bad.
M: He is not feeling bad for being harsh but because I didn't let him feel.His baby kicks also he jumps, my baby kicks also he jumps. What will people think ??
D: He love babies so much ra that's why.
A: Yes Mahe. When Amma was pregnant with you, you used to kick a lot but the moment I placed my hands on her belly you went silent I used to feel hopeless I could never feel you except once but that also for a short while only... so nice no when baby kicks.
M: Oho in that case our cook is also expecting..
A: Really ?? How come no one told me ? Devu.. I'll go feel the baby's kicks and come you stay right here ok ?
M: Haiyoo Parameshwara !!
M smacks his head. D and Av burst into bouts of laughter but A looks at them with a face oozing with innocence.
A: Why are you all laughing ?? Tell me also so that even I can laugh...
D ruffles his hair and pinches his cheeks.
D: Oh Ammu why are you so cute? He was just pulling your legs you took it for real.
A: Ohhh...
His face falls as he is not able to feel baby kicks when his son is happily enjoying his dad moment. As if his child understood his/her nanna's plight he/she kicks hard.
D: Ouch !! Ammu !!
A: What happened Devuu?? Are you ok ?? Should I call the physician ??
He panics. She shakes her head and takes his hands placing it on her belly.
D: Felt that ??
A is overwhelmed with emotions. His eyes moisten.
Av: Now mavayya will take out his 'pee pee'..
True enough he does that ! 😳
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M: Where did that grey hound go ?? He's not in the courtroom or his bedroom.. where shall I go and ...ahaan... I remember thatha's words 'where the bone is the puppy will be there'...my method of searching is wrong I have to look for Amma first. Amma... amma...
D: I am here Mahe..
He hears his mom's voice from the attic.He walks in and sees his father there busy with wood blocks, hammer and nails working on something seriously.
M mv: I was so right. The puppy is here only.
M: Nanna, what are you doing ?
A: Don't disturb me I am very busy !
M: What are you making ?? You already made a dam for the country what is this for ? Cot for babies ??
D: Mahe, he is making a wooden toy horse for his grandson!
M: Really ?? Oh wow !! But why one nanna ?? What about my brother??
A: Girls don't play with wooden horses ! They play with dolls. I have already made one doll house for my daughter.
M: What ? How do you know it's going to be a girl for you ?
D: I asked the same thing. He is very confident it will be a daughter for him and a son for you.
M: But how ?
A: I am Bahubali ra, I know everything !!
M: Still how are you so sure ?
A: Hmm..In our lineage the first born is always a male. For my grandfather it was peddananna, for him it was Bhalla then his son Bhadra. For your grandfather Vikramadeva it was me Bahubali, for me it is you jr.Baahu and so yours will be a son.
M: Ok then the daughter??
A: You can make out from the glow on amma's face it will be a girl only.
M: Nanna, my Avanti is also glowing that is natural during this time so how is it amma will have a girl ?
A: Mmm... that... mmm...actually I like girl child a lot I want one like my Devuu...beautiful, feisty and loving.
D: 😳
M:(Giggles) So that is the reason ! You want a girl instead of saying that you kept beating about the bush. Ok give the hammer I'll also help you.
A: No no no I won't give!! I will only make the toy horse for my grandson. You stay away!
D and M chuckle at A's innocence. He makes a strong and lively looking wooden horse that resembles the horse head on his sword.
A: How is it ??
M: It's wonderful nanna it looks so real!
D: It looks like your horse only Ammu.
A: Of course.. Bahubali's grandson should have a regal horse like his grandfather.
He twirls his moustache in pride.
D&M: 😆
M: Poor thing my son has to wait until a little older to ride this one till then it has to be left here.
A: No ! I will ride on it till then.
He sits on the horse and rocks it enthusiastically.
A: Yahooo !!!! This is sooo fun !!! Come Devuu sit, I'll take you to Kunthala in this!!! Mahe you also come!!
D: 😆
M: 😲
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To be continued...
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