Chapter 39 ~ Aayi hain bahaarein aayi hain (english)
3 months later
"Hi, Mr and Mrs Sabharwal. Today's test is just to check there are no complications in your pregnancy. First we'll see the ultrasound."
She lay down on the bed, Robbie clutching her hand for comfort. The doctor passed the sensor over her stomach and a monochrome, moving image appeared on the screen.
"Congratulations, Kasturi. You'll have a girl. Look, can you see her little hands?"
"Aaah how sweet," gushed Kasturi.
"Now we'll take a little blood..enough, and now you two can go. The results will come by tomorrow."
"Thank you, doctor."
"Yes, thank you."
***
"Bye Kasturi, I'll miss you a lot," complained Shaina tearily.
"Why are you talking like that, Shaina? I'm hardly going forever. But promise, you'll come and visit me at home or the hospital."
"Definite promise, Kasturi, promise. OK, Kasturi, this is a present for you."
"Waah Shaina, it's so cute!" exclaimed Kasturi, opening the wrapping to find a petite yellow-and-blue striped sleepsuit. Her boss, Mr Gupta walked over and handed her a box of chocolates.
"And come back quickly. We'll all feel your absence. Best of luck," he declared.
"Good luck, Kasturi. I hope you'll stay happy and healthy," smiled Minesh.
"OK, now cake!" cheered Shaina.
"Cake too? What was the need fo-" began Kasturi.
"There was a need. Now come and cut the cake. It's your favourite. Fruitcake," ordered Shaina. Amidst cheers, Kasturi cut the cake and fed a piece to each colleague, as they took turns loading her with gifts and hearty wishes.
***
"Robbie, what names have you thought of for our daughter?
"I like Chandni, Sangeeta, Saamiya or Ishika a lot."
"I think all those names are nice, especially Saamiya. I also really like Roshni."
***
"OK, Kasturi, from today you'll do no work."
"I can atleast do a lit-"
"Kasturi, you didn't take leave from your work so that you can start doing all the housework instead."
"But Robbie, I'll get bored sitting at home all day," she protested.
"Bored how? Mom or me will be at home. If we have some work then you can phone someone. Prachi or Meher, or Shaina..there's lots of people. And if you're still not content then you can phone me. I can talk to you all day."
"Fine, Robbie. As it is you're not going to give in."
"Kasturi, you're expecting. Taking care of you in this situation is both my duty, and my wish too."
***
"Hi, Meher, Prachi, how come you two have come so soon? Godh barhai is in the evning, right?"
"Yes, auntyji, but we have to get Kasturi ready, right?"
"Yes, yes, you're right.. Wait, I'll bring the jewellery. The saris in the bedroom , I had bought it. By the way, you are both looking very nice today. And you've also worn matching colours. For the dance?"
"Yes, mummyji. We thought that all us friends should wear matching saris."
"You're looking very sweet. OK, you two quickly go to Kasturi."
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Edited by missindia26 - 16 years ago