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So I am back after a self imposed hibernation. As i've mentioned earlier, my exams are coming up shortly so updates to Still You would be scarce or would not happen at all! But to compensate, I've got a small OS for you guys!
Warning: This one is full on fluff!
Read on..
*** Blessed ***
Aham woke up to find his wife turned on her side, observing him with a light smile. He squinted up to the clock - 1:20 AM. Why was she awake at this ungodly hour, he wondered. Not that this was the first time she was, but still.
"Not Sleepy?" he asked, moving his body so that he could be closer to her - well, as close as their baby would let them be, Aham thought with a chuckle as he felt Gopi's stomach lightly hitting his, stopping him from coming any closer to her.
Okay, as you wish
He slightly moved away, positioning himself in such a way that his face was a few inches away from hers. Gopi, who had been watching his action, giggled.
" Having fun, are we?" he asked, in mock irritation. She just giggled more, "Ji Bilkul" she said, her voice velvety soft.
He frowned, "and why is this funny?" He had just adjusted himself to suit the baby - that was hardly funny. Ever since Gopi had announced the pregnancy, his life had pretty much revolved around the little one, and Gopi, of course.
He looked at Gopi, realizing why she had been giggling - she must have reflected back to the 7 months of her pregnancy, and it must have been amusing to see the high and mighty Mr.Aham Modi bend over backwards for the child.
Well, he couldn't help it, their baby had owned his heart ever since he had known it. And this would just get worse when he or she came. He looked at Gopi, "Gopi - you'd have to be a strict mother - I would just spoil the kid senseless"
She smiled at him fondly, "Ahamji" she said softly, placing her hands on his cheek and stroking it lightly, "you'll be a great father"
He sure hoped so
He must have looked doubtful because she leaned in and gave him a re-assuring kiss on his cheek, " Trust me" she said as she withdrew.
He smiled back at her, nodding, he stretched out his arm for her. She snuggled into them, her head nestling between the crook of his neck and shoulder.
Oh this was perfect!
It had always been this way for them, Aham thought happily. Gopi's head would nestle between his neck and shoulder, his chin would perch on the top of her head. He absolutely loved it when her rhythmic breathing tickled and caressed his skin.
"Why're you awake?" he asked, drawing circled with his index finger on the silky skin of her shoulders.
She looked up at him with a pout. He wanted to lean down and kiss those pouting lips. But before he could do anything, she wordlessly took his hand and placed it on her stomach.
Thump Thump Thump
As always, Aham felt his heart swell as his son or daughter kicked away to glory.
A huge smile broke out on his face, " Aham Ji!" Gopi exclaimed in mock indignation, " Your baby -" oh how he loved it when she said that " is keeping me awake, and aapko hasi aa rahi hai?" she said, adding an hmph for effect.
He chuckled. She scrunched up her face, pouted, furrowed her brow, and crossed her eyes at him. He guessed that she was trying to glare at him. But the effect was far from it - she looked adorably cute right now.
He hoped they had a girl just like her.
He ducked his head a little bit, so that he could whisper in her ear, " Ji Bilkul" he said imitating her tone earlier, kissing her ear lobe before moving to her nose. He brushed his lips over the tip of her nose in tender up-down movements, smattering kisses along the way.
Gopi giggled and quickly moved her head away. He knew the tip of her nose was amongst her most ticklish spot - how he'd discovered that was another story. A story that he often reminded Gopi about, a story that often got a blush the color of sunset on her cheeks and a swat at his shoulders!
The baby kicked again, interrupting the wonderful trail of thought his mind had been taking.
" I am NEVER letting her play ball inside the house" he announced sternly. Gopi looked up at him, her brow raised in amusement, " her?". He nodded, "Kyun? You don't want a girl?"
She shook her head, " Ji, nothing like that. I also want a boy" she said earnestly. Aham grinned, "more babies? No problem!" he said, tapping the tip of her nose and naughtily winking at her.
She seemed to have gotten the message, because, her eyes widened a little, " Aham ji!" she exclaimed, slapping his chest lightly.
"You want more babies right?" She nodded in response. He smirked, " Well then, Gopi Ji" he ran the tip of his index finger lightly from the tip of her nose to her upper lip and back again.
She lifted herself up and bent her head down so that their faces were just whiskers away. He put one hand on the back of her head and held her face. The other hand law in the small of her back.
" the stork" he said in a whisper, their lips brushing against each other as he spoke, "is not going to drop the baby on your lap" he finished, feeling Gopi smile against his lips.
Her eyes were twinkling, "Aap Bhi - " whatever she had to say remained unsaid as he captured her lips with his own.
She pulled away a little while later, gasping for air. He let his hand drop to his side, while he hooked the other behind his head as he watched her.
Her cheeks were a bright pink, she was shaking her head at his antics and there was a sweet smile on her slightly swollen lips.
His heart swelled again, "Gopi" he murmured. She looked at him, still smiling. Her smile faltered a little seeing his slightly serious expression. He knew that a second later, there would be concern in her big expressive eyes.
Bingo!
All the mirth vanished and she peered at him to take a good look, concern evident in her face, " Aap theek hai na?" she asked, placing her hand on his cheek.
Oh my Gopi, I am more than just 'theek'
He couldn't be more happier, he thought in contenment. But he didn't answer her, he just tilted his head and pressed his cheek into her hand. Encircling his fingers around her fist, he held her hand against his face and smattered a trail of kissed along her palm.
Then he looked up and smiled at her. She smiled back and gently pulled her hand away from his grasp. They went back to their old position - her head nestled between his neck and shoulders, an arm draped over his waist another arm lying on his chest.
He stroked her hair softly, his other hand on her stomach - the baby had stopped kicking - maybe she or he had fallen asleep.
They lay in silence for a few minutes. Aham thought Gopi had fallen asleep too, and was about to move her to the pillows when she looked up at him, " Stork?" she asked, her brows furrowed in confusion.
Aham chuckled, proceeding to tell her the fable about how storks brought the babies to the mothers. By the time he had finished, he noticed that Gopi had fallen asleep.
Smiling he gently moved her to the pillows, where she would be more comfortable. Bending down, he moved her pallu aside slightly, and placed a kiss on her bulging stomach.
When he looked up he saw a big content smile on his wife's face. That made him smile too. He crawled up beside her, and watched her sleep - Off late, it had become his bedtime activity. Before going to sleep, he would watch Gopi sleep for at least a short while. She beautiful and cute when she slept, sometimes scrunching up her nose, turning this way and that, and sometimes peaceful and surreal. But it was not just that, watching her sleep had a calming effect on him - it soothed his senses and he slept like a baby.
He felt his eyes drooping. Leaning in, he placed a soft kiss on her lips. Pulling back, he let himself look at her for a few seconds. She scrunched up her face and scratched at her cheek. Tucking her hands beneath her cheeks, she pressed her head into the pillow and smiled widely. All this while she was fast asleep.
He felt his heart swell. He reached out and cupped her cheek, stroking it with his thumb finger, "I love you, Gopi" he murmured, letting his hand drop to his side and lying down in his own pillow.
Gopi turned in her sleep and snuggled up to him. Draping her hands around him, she nuzzled his throat with her nose.
Aham chuckled, and looked down at her in surprise, wrapping his arms around her.
Just when he was about to drift away to sleep, he felt Gopi move slightly He looked down at her to see that she was still asleep. Satisfied, he closed his eyes again when he heard Gopi murmur softly, " I love you too, Aham ji"
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Like I'd warned you all earlier, this was fluff and nothing but!!
I hope you all enjoyed this.. :)
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