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I drove my car across the streets of Sydney, careful not to be too rash. I had a safety belt around my belly, additional to the seat belt. 2 black shiny Volvos followed me. I had gotten used to this protection programme by the CEO of Kundra Iron and Steels after 4 months. And the almighty CEO was coming to my apartment tonight...shifting here. Couldn't be less terrifying than a pair of concerned and over protective eyes watching over me. His idea of safety had severe measures. He couldn't bear to leave me alone for a second. Even when I was at work, he had a woman sit in my office, observing my eating habits and my medicines and accompanying me wherever she possibly could. She was nice. Her name was Martha and RK was paying her handsomely. I turned into my compound and parked my cars. The volvos stopped outside and two men followed me as I took the lift. They entered the lift with me and then left me out on my floor. I came out of the lift rolling my eyes.
I hurried in as I saw my apartment door open. There were men, only men around. I looked in and saw RK standing by the window, in his business tux. Judging by their actions, they were revamping my apartment. "RK.", I cried in shock as he saw me. He examined me, from top to bottom and then fixed his gaze upon by belly. 5 months of pregnancy and the bump was noticeable now. Not to forget, I had gained a few kilos on my neck and cheeks, and my thighs too. All this was way too weird. I couldn't wear heels because they were too risky. My weight and heels would have had adverse effects on my spine. And I avoided wearing dresses because I felt odd. That bump didn't go with most of my dresses. I preferred wearing long length frocks, because beneath the plaits of the frock, my bump was camouflaged. Stacy was a constant companion. She stayed around me, cutting me fruits and giving me medicines on time. RK personally monitored her work, I was yet to figure out how. Infact, he was the one who summoned her here.
The only thing that bothered me, was very feminine concern of my weight. There were times when I dreamt about my old self, and then wake up in the morning and get shocked seeing my present self. But I shouldn't have complained, afterall...this is what I wanted. I wanted this for both of us. My baby, was big and getting bigger by the day. Everything was being taken care of my RK...everything. At times i felt that he was investing too much time in it, and that made me doubtful. Living with RK had changed me, if not him. Maybe all this was RK's mere duty and not his will. I even discussed this with my counsellor. She told me that such doubts and emotions were a part of pregnancy. The emotional ups and downs came as a part and parcel. I would chuckle at my vile imaginations already. One moment, he would walk in dressed in black business suit and I would dream of f**king him, on my bed. And the very next moment when he asked about my day, I would doubt if he was faking his happiness for the baby.
The baby was doing fine. RK made sure I had all my medicines and dietary supplements on time. He would arrange an entire boutique for me...every few weeks, because my body was changing. He was to shift a month before, but work held him up. We hadn't seen each other for 2 months. He regretted not being with me, but he had prior work commitments. After winding them all up, he had shifted his base to Sydney in the last week and was finally going to spend the rest of my pregnancy with me.
"You look...", he became silent, not knowing how and what to say. I wanted to laugh. His face had drooped down, seeing my weight and puffed body. "I know. I look like a blown up balloon!", I bit my lip. He pulled his lips inside his teeth cavity, to control his laughter. "Its alright, you can laugh", I flushed red. "No...I am not laughing.", he covered his mouth, still examining my body...now more seriously. "Are you ok?", he asked me, in his high tone. "Yeah.." I nodded. He touched my cheeks, rather felt it with his fingers and said, "You're normal.", he looked worried. "I am...RK", I felt amused. "Its fine.", I smiled caressing my bump. "You look...", he paused and looked into my eyes, relaxing his brows, "weird." He broke into a chuckle. I felt awkward. "Are you going to...", he gestured towards the bump. "Grow further?", he gaped. I looked into his scared eyes and chuckled, "Yeah, quite a bit." He popped his eyes open. I smiled and held his hand firmly, "You'll be ok.", I told him. He held my shoulders, "I am sorry. All this pain.", he said. "NO! Don't get started.", I kept a finger on his lips. "I want this. I want to feel this. Its overwhelming, RK. I think this is it? Maybe, this is the hidden motherhood in every girl. You think you don't want this, but you do. It makes you strong...and confident.", I felt my bump. "Its a beautiful feeling, RK. Thank you! For letting me, feel it.", I smiled and raised my weight and kissed him on his cheek. He got awkward, realizing there were men all around us, revamping out apartment. "But you still...", he whispered as we walked towards our room, "I know RK. I look awful. My weight is just so.", I sighed. He locked the room after we entered. "I missed you.", he hugged my from behind and buried his head on the nape of my neck. "And I missed you.", I smiled and patted his arms that encircled my tummy, just above my bump. He kissed my neck. I gasped and closed my eyes. "Thank you.", he whispered. "We 'thank you' each other so much.", I rolled my eyes and felt his chuckle on my neck. "Do you think its safe...", I asked. "What?", he moved away and asked. "Sex during pregnancy?", I turned to him and asked. He looked at me with a speechless gape. I bit my lip. "Why?", he raised one brow. "I am just curious.", I winked and moved inside the room. "Hmm.", he pushed his hands in his pockets and followed me. I grabbed my night dress and walked into the washroom, while he changed outside. I came out and saw him in black track pants and plain white T-shirt. Very unlike RK. I sat on the bed, he plugged in his phone to the power and then slipped into the bed by my side. I looked at him while he pulled his blanket over. "How do you sleep.", he examined my bump. I rolled my eyes, "Stop being so obvious."
"What?", he asked back.
"I know, watching me like this hasn't been easy for you.", I turned to him and dropped my head on his chest resting it on my chin. "I am curious.", he shot back. "Ok. Mr. Curious.", I winked and pulled myself back on my pillow. He turned off the lights and placed his hand on my stomach, feeling it with his fingers. "It tickles.", I chuckled. He gasped and pulled it back. "Does it move?", he asked. "I think so. Although, I haven't felt anything as of now.", I told him. "Mmm...", he said. "I don't know if we can have sex in pregnancy, but I can atleast do this.", he shot back and the next thing I remember is his lips sucking through my mouth wildly. I held his palm as it held my face and reciprocated the smooch. "I can't wait for this.", he felt my stomach as he continued kissing me. "Hmm..", I replied to him. He moved away and threw back on his pillow as I panted. "Ok...I think I have less stamina now. This is tiring.", I sighed and closed my eyes.
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[RK's POV]
I woke up next morning and found Madhu sleeping holding my hand tightly. I got up and tiptoed out, carefully...so that she didnt wake. It was 7:30 in the morning and too late for my standards. Stacy had woken up already and was making the preparations for office lunch. My men walked in after Stacy told me I was up. They were doing the last minute arrangements in the house. "Carry on...but make no noise. Madhu is still asleep.", I told Will. Will nodded and ordered the men to continue their work. Stacy watched them do their work and I went through the newspaper. They continued their work of setting my work area in our apartment.
"Sir.", Will disturbed me a while later. He had some packets in his hands. "These are addressed for you, Sir.", he said. I narrowed my eyes. "For me?", I asked and extended my hands. Will handed them over. Indeed, they were addressed to Mr Rishabh Kundra, CEO, Kundra Iron and Steels. "Thanks, Will. I'll take it from here.", I murmured. "Ok Sir.", he replied and retreated. I examined the packets. They looked rather old...with dust over them. The edges were darkened, and they were not newly crisp. I looked at the packet carefully, when I saw the sender's details. "Rihan", I gritted my teeth together. My temple narrowed in fury. It dated 4 months back. What were they doing here. And if they were 4 months old, then how come Madhu never mentioned them. I got up and put the packets in my cupboard safely.
Madhu woke up and joined me sometime later. She wore a satin robe and gown over it. Her bump looked beautifully big. Her face had a glow, and a sense of completeness. "Slept well?", I asked. "Yeah.", she smiled and poured herself a glass of lukewarm water. "You?", she asked. "Hmm.", I replied. "Is it done?", she looked around. "Almost.", I replied. The packets kept ringing in my mind.
"Madhu?", I asked her.
"Yeah?"
"Umm...I gave this apartment's address for a few things. Are there any parcels for me?", I asked.
She choked as I completed my sentence. I rushed to her. "Relax", I rubbed her back.
"No, RK.", she said. I was shocked and softly nodded.
"Sure?", I asked...rubbing her back.
"Yeah. I'd have told you na!", she smiled.
"Hmm.", I said.
She had her breakfast and got ready for office. I waited for her to leave. Once she was gone, I came back to the packets and tore open them. There were discs and some envelopes.
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2
