The days begin to pass. As per the suggestions by Dr Anjali, Ishika underwent the treatment. It took four weeks for them to finish the process.

The gestational pregnancy requires the eggs to be fertilized by the male sperm. It took three weeks for the process to finish and then two sittings to get the person to accept the fertilized eggs. Yep, these four weeks have been the longest for Ishika, Anamika and Vineet.

*****

It's a fine day - - Anamika and Ishika are in the hospital, Dr Anjali is doing Ishika's checkup. The young lady has accepted the child and she's pregnant now. She could feel a tiny life inside her. Seeing it on the screen makes her heart feel full.

She looks at Anamika and smiles while the latter thanks her. Anjali asks Ishika to take care and says that she's fine. Anamika is elated and collecting the sonography report, the ladies head home.

The journey towards home is silent. Neither Anamika nor Ishika say anything. For Anamika, it's something she's craved for a long time while for Ishika, embracing a child is a new experience. She knows it will change her body shape and it will take a toll on her looks but she's ready.

The silent thoughts of the girls stop when Anamika's phone rings. She attends the call and turns a little worried. Ishika asks the matter in signs but Anamika shushes her. In the meantime, they reach home. Ishika and Anamika head inside the house and Ishika asks Radha to make tea for her and Anamika. She moves into her room to change. Fifteen minutes later, Ishika comes out and finds Anamika sitting on the sofa. She's looking thoughtful.

"Di, kya hua? Kiska phone tha?" Ishika asks softly.

"Kuch nahi, Ishu." Anamika tries to shush her.

"Arey batao na, kya hua?" Ishika asks again.

"Ishu, main ek fashion show karne wali thi. And I forgot about it in whatever happened in the last two or three months." Anamika says.

"Toh! Kya hua?" she asks while looking at her.

"Meri showstopper Maanya ne back off kar liya hai. And we don't have a male showstopper. Maine socha tha dono ranges Iss fashion show mein launch karungi.." Anamika says worriedly.

"Oh! Let's keep an audition. Jiju can help us." Ishika suggests asking her to take Vineet's help.

"Nahi Ishu, Vineet ke paas already kaafi kaam hai. Wo kaise help karega? Aur main usko pareshan nahi karna chahti." Anamika says.

"Acha okay! Pehle aap chai piyo." Ishika says as Radha serves them tea.

"Jiju aayenge tab unse discuss karlena. And yes, I will also help you. Aap mujhe ghar pe akela na chhod jana.." Ishika says dramatically, causing Anamika to laugh.

"Han bilkul. Tum pregnant ho, beemar nahi. Aur main tumse jitna thanks kahun kam hi hoga." Anamika says holding Ishika's hands.

"I'm glad I could help you, Di. It's serene and calming in itself. Aur please, baar baar thanks mat bolo. I just want to embrace it." Ishika says, sounding mature at the moment.

Anamika pulls Ishika in a warm hug. The girl is embracing motherhood for them, she's going to bear all the pain and will give the child to them. Well, she's just bearing the baby, but also, she's the only one to nourish and nurture the child, she'll be able to feel it. Anamika feels blessed to have Ishika by her side and she can't wait to hold the child - - her and Vineet's baby.

But there's a long time - - - a long wait of 9 months to hold the child.

*****

Ishika and Anamika share some moments and have their tea. Ishika tries to cheer Anamika. They also decide the work that they have to do. Anamika has also changed into some comfy clothes and the ladies are in the kitchen. Meanwhile, the doorbell rings. Ishika moves to open the door and it's Vineet. Ishika pulls him inside.

"Thank God! You're home. Aapki wife ko kuch samjhao." Ishika says.

"Kya kiya Ana ne? Aur tum thik ho?" Vineet asks caringly.

"I'm fit! Aur Chotu baby bhi fit hai. Lekin Mumma udaas hai." Ishika says pointing at Anamika who's in the kitchen.

"Ana, kya hua? All good? Ishika keh rahi hai matlab kuch baat hai!" Vineet says.

" Tum iski baaton mein na aao, Vineet. Fresh ho jao, khaana khaate waqt baat karenge." Anamika says and Vineet agrees.

*****
Fifteen minutes later, Ishika, Anamika and Vineet are sitting at the dining table. Vineet tells Anamika that his schedule for his new movie will be over in the next two days. And he'll be on a break for a few days. Anamika smiles at him, maybe he can help her..

"See, jiju is free. Aap unko banao showstopper.." Ishika chuckles as she serves rice for herself.

"showstopper? Kya hua, Ana?" he asks his wife.

"Vineet, wo show karna hai, we have a few people bonded with us. I'm thinking of launching a summer and ethnic range in this show. And Ishu ne jo one liner dresses design ki hai wo bhi. But we lack models." Anamika tells his problem.

"Ishika can do it for you." Vineet says.

"Me? Sachi? But aise…"  Ishika chuckles, but falters in another moment - - she's pregnant after all.

"You can do it." Vineet smiles.

"No! I mean…" she says but Anamika cuts her in between.

"You've just conceived, Ishu. You can do for ethnic wear. I have another model Amaya. It will help.." Anamika says as she takes a spoonful of rice.

"Are you sure?" Ishika asks again, dodging her gazes between her sister and her husband.

"Yesh Ishu! You're doing it and it's final.." Anamika says with a smile and Ishika agrees.

Well, she's here to become a model but fate has different plans. She's nurturing the child of this beautiful couple, well, her Di and Jiju, whom she loves a lot. Ishika is looking at them as they are talking. She's having her food and listening to them when Vineet says something at which Ishika makes a face and Anamika is left thoughtful.

"Aapke dost se ache toh aap ho. Usko kyun bulana?" Ishika cringes her nose.

"Arey, burai kya hai? He's a model." Vineet says.

"wo mujhe bahut pareshan karta hai. Aur aap mujhe uske sath rakhoge? Haww! Nooo!" Ishika makes a face.

"Tum dono bachon ki tarah ladte ho!" Vineet comments..

"Han, wo shuru karta hai aur aapko toh bas uski hi side leni hai." Ishika makes a face.

"Ishu, we will just talk to him. And tu mere sath rehna, bas. Fir wo tujhe pareshan nahi karega." Anamika says.

Yep, Vineet suggested Naman's name for the male showstopper. Anamika tends to like the suggestion and she asks Vineet to call him home when he's free. He agrees while Ishika makes a face at which the couple laughs.

Life is surely going smooth for them and they hope it to be the same.

To Be Continued.

Ishika has conceived. How will their life go?

Stay tuned.