"This is bringing back some very happy memories," Khushi said, enjoying the feel of her husband's arms holding her close.
They were lying down stargazing at their poolside, reminiscing about their times together.
"All I can remember is that I was some crazy person that lost control of myself, and nearly kiss the girl of my dream but a stupid phone call interrupt me " Arnav replied.
Khushi laughed. "Aw, you were so handsome."
He smiled as he kissed her head. "But it was the best moment of my life because the girl was responding to my touch."
"Smart girl, I bet she would also tell you that you're the most incredible man she's ever met."
"Oh?"
She nodded. "And that she loves you so much, sometimes it hurts.
"Maybe I feel the same way."
She chuckled. "And she'd also tell you that she needs you more than anyone she's ever needed in her life, and that she couldn't make it through life without you.
" "She sounds desperate."
With a laugh she lightly hit his chest. "She sounds deeply and madly in love with you."
"Does she look good?"
Khushi laughed again and laid her face against him. "I don't know, but I'm sure you wouldn't mind if she didn't look her best on occasion."
"I'm easy to work with once I've been won over."
"Oh? You mean you wouldn't care if she gained a lot of pounds in the next seven-and-a-half months?"
He lightly laughed. "Is she planning to eat all the jabeli in the world?"
Khushi smiled and pulled back to face him. "No," she replied seriously. "In fact, she plans to stop eating jabeli for a while."
He raised an eyebrow. "Oh? And why would she do that?"
She softly bit her lip and placed her hands against his neck, lovingly running her thumbs along his jaw line. "Because she's going to have your baby."
Arnav had been ready for a playful retort, but he pretty much froze as he stared at her. She waited for a reaction, but wasn't sure if he was too surprised to reply or was devastated with the news.
"We're pregnant, Arnav," she added. "We're going to have a baby."
He finally swallowed. "Baby? Are you' are you'?"
"Am I sure?" she smiles. "Yes, I'm sure."
He swallowed again. His heart was pounding in his chest. A month ago hearing that news might have freaked him out, but now. Now he couldn't be happier. "Wow, Khushi. A baby." He pulled her against his chest and pressed his lips to the top of her head. He thought of the incredible relationship he shared with his wife and adding a baby just seemed to fit. He didn't know what kind of parent he would be, but he would sure try his best.
Khushi wrapped her arms around his neck and studied his face. "I know it's a total surprise but'"
"Khushi, I'm' Well, I'm surprised, yeah, but sweetheart, this is' I'm more than okay with this. Having a family with you' I don't know how good I'll be but I'll try. I'll give you everything I have,babe . I know nothing about babies or pregnancy or' any of that crap."
She lightly laughed.
"But I want this with you, Khushi. I swear to God." He leaned down and kissed her, savoring the taste of her lips and her tongue, and the idea that she was carrying his child.
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