Outline of this series:DS are a married couple and they are expecting their first baby!This ten part series will take you through the different stages of Sweetu's pregnancy and some challenges the to-be parents face until the birth of their little one.Happy Reading!

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Mood Swings

D was snoring with his mouth wide open.

S: Puffsu!Wake up!

She shook him several times until the mountain finally budged.His sleep disturbed,he rubbed his eyes to clear his vision and saw S standing before him with a wide grin on her face.

D: Good morning bangaram....😴

S: Any change??😃

He picked his wallet from the side table and looked into it.

D: Only 500 rupees I have ma,here take my card.

She slapped her forehead.

S: Aiyo...aiyo...Not money change,do you see any change in me ??

He looked at her closely.

D: Yes there is!🤩

S: What change??😃

D: You're wearing a new kurtha!

S: Urrgghh!!Get lost!!

She turned to go but he caught her by her hand.

D: Why puppy ma??Come here..

He made her sit beside and tucked her bangs behind her ears.

D: Why is my queen upset in the morning?

S: You couldn't notice the changes in me...😞

D: Ok I'm sorry I'm a moddhu what changes are you talking about ?

S: My weight!I hoped you would say I lost weight but no you didn't hmm my efforts have gone in vain..😒

D: You woke me up so early for this??You look the same to me ma...😘

S: That means you think I am fat no...😔

D: Hey not like that!Ok why are you so concerned about your weight now?Aren't you the one who prefers to stay healthy and fit more than looking slim ??

S: True that.I give importance to health but you do know in this field we are required to maintain a figure.No one wants to see a chubby Anushka they only want a stick figure like Shraddooo😏

D: Ahaan!So my bangaram is trying hard to lose weight so she can be cast opposite me in my next film?

S: Mmm...yes...I want to work with you again and again and again.

D: You are already working with me again and again and again every night.Isn't that enough??😉

He giggled.She pinched him lightly on his thigh.

S: Chi dirty fella...I meant professionally.

D: Ok if that is your wish then in Sahoo 2 you are in!

S: I don't trust you.You say the same always but will bring in the same bollywood sticks to play your love interest!!

D: What is my fault in that bangaram?Sujeeth wanted to rope in a Bollywood actress and they got her.I just gave my nod.

S: Why??Couldn't you say I won't act with her I want my Sweetu as the lead??Would pearls have dropped from your mouth if you said so?

D: Puppy ma,you do know I gave it a good thought but if I took you then it would be back-to-back films with you and it wouldn't go well with majority of my fans.Besides it was an action thriller and the script revolved around me,Shraddhooo character didn't have any significance.After pulling off a 'Devasena' do you think I would allow my Sweetu to settle for something lesser??

S: Nothing like that!You wanted to rest your hand on your sweetest Amrita's slender waist that's why you chose her.You got bored of me.😕

D: Hahaha you're definitely in a mood to fight today.Come here...

S: No I won't!😤

He pulled her and she fell on his chest.He then wrapped his arms around her and pecked the tip of her head.

D: That is my work you know that don't you?And I'll tell you a secret...there is no kick in holding her waist...feels like grabbing a pole but yours is made exclusively for me,perfect for my hand to fit and when I touch it the feel I get...aaa!!Just out of this world...!🥰

Smiling,she cuddled up to her bear.

S: Trap me like this with your sugar-coated words.You have a ready made reply for everything and I fall for it every time!🥰

D: I'm not lying this time.Sweetu believe me...you are the best!!Now itself I'll call and tell to take you on board as heroine for Sahoo 2.

S: Thoo!I rather sit idle than to act with you in Sahoo 2.I have a range and I don't want to be part of that crap movie!

D: Huh...uh...but you just cribbed about not being cast alongside me?Nevermind...

He rolled over with her so that she was beneath him and his forehead touching hers,he slipped his hand inside her kurtha roving his hand on her waist.He inched towards her lips for a kiss but she pushed him aside and pulled the quilt over her head.

D: Not fair!!I need my morning energy boost...

S: No way!Be a good boy and go and bathe.I am going to sleep.Good night!

D: Goodnight ah?Oye!You disturb my sleep,turn me on and then you want to sleep that too in the morning?

Thinking she was playing with him he tried to kiss her again but she stopped him.

S: Let me sleep for sometime no pls pupsooo...

She sounded tired and he understood.

D: Hmm in that case I'll also sleep with you.

S: That is even better.

He slipped under the covers and snuggled with her,his front to her back and he kept his hand on her belly gently caressing it.

S: Ooh started...won't you let me sleep in peace?

D: I won't do anything.I don't know I just felt like keeping my hand on your belly.If you don't want I'll take it off.

S: Let it be,it's fine.

She placed her hand over his and they fell asleep.Little did they know another member was also resting under the warmth of his amma and nanna's hands.😉

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Cravings

D: Sweetuuu... puppy ma...

Not finding his Sweetu beside him,he went down to the hall calling out her name.She was on a call with someone.

S: Sorry sir but I have to decline this project...no not because of the script it is good but I want to take a break from acting for sometime....

He flopped on the sofa keeping his head on her lap while waiting for her to finish.

D: Who was that puppy ma?

S: Call from producer's office.They are starting shoot soon but I told them I am not doing it.

D: Why ma ?I remember you telling me it is a good script why don't you take it ?

S: It is but I don't want to at this time.I want to concentrate on my family.

D: Family?

S: Yeah...looking after my lazy buffalo and his needs.

She stroked his hair.

D: Chey boring...

S: You don't want me to do that for you ??

D: I want that but I also want you to act.I know you love your job you don't have to leave that for me bangaram...

S: Not for you.It was a conscious decision taken by me even before my entry into films.I always wanted to devote myself completely to family after marriage.

D: So I am not going to get the chance to see my Anushka shetty rock on screen ever again??

S: Not like that but not for now atleast.Maybe after a few years,when our kids are big enough to manage without me then I might consider coming back to films.

D: By then you will be 50 plus and you can't do a 'Billa'.Imagine my state and the state of your fans.😪

He pouted and she smacked him playfully.

S: You and your x rated jokes!Btw,what makes you think I would wear a bikini again on screen? That was only for 'Billa' because it was my Billa.😍

She rubbed her nose with him.He removed her hair clip and ran his finger inside her tresses tugging her closer to his lips.After a kiss,S pulled apart.

S: Enough,let me go.I have to make something for you to eat.

D: Don't go sweetu...stay here no...for sometime let me relax on your lap.

S: Don't I know you ??Neither will you go nor let me.I have so much work and I can't play games with you now.

Pushing him aside,she got up gathering her hair and tied it into a loose bun.He stretched himself on the sofa hugging the cushion to his chest.

D: Where shall we go for our honeymoon?

S: Honeymoon ah?How many honeymoons you want?We already went no...

D: Bah...I want to go again besides you must also be bored at home so let's take a break!

S: Where do you have time for all that now that you have started your shoot?

She raided the fridge.

D: Why you worry for that puppy ma ?Just tell me where you wish to go.

S: Hmm ok then we'll go to...hey isn't there any sweets in this house??

D: Yes there is one but it's taken by darling!😎

S: Your head!I mean a sweet that you can pop into your mouth and suck...there is this weird taste lingering in my mouth and I feel like having something sweet-sour...chey there is nothing here...wait..what is this...oh wow! I got a gooseberry ok this will do for now.

As she was about to take a bite D came up behind her and snatched it from her hand.She frowned.

S: Pabsu,give it to me!😠

D: I want it !!

S: I found it first !!Pls let me have it!!

D: Come and get it from me if you want it!😉

S: You are such a bully!As it is I am feeling uneasy above that I don't have the strength to chase you.You only have it.

She went into the kitchen.

D: Chomp...chomp...chomp...wow what a crunchy gooseberry!!!So juicy!!!

S: Heartless fella!I so badly wanted that and he's munching it atleast he could have shared with me...

Grumbling she began preparing breakfast.After cooking she set it on the table and called him.

S: Pabsu...come have your..hmm where is he ??

Not finding him in the hall she went to the room to call him but she didn't see him there either.

S: Where did he disappear ???Oh god he's giving me so much tension...🤦🏻‍♀️

She went down again.Her glance fell on the dining table which had an array of candies spread on it.

S: What am I seeing???🤩

It was as if a heaven of confectionery was laid before her. She saw packets of all her favorite candies and additionally the sweet-sour ones she craved for.She knew who was behind that haul.

S: Pupsoo!Notorious fellow...come out of your hiding now!

She felt his arms sliding on her waist.Hugging her from behind,he kissed her temple.

S: This is your work na? You went out to get them??

He nodded.

S: Why so much?I only wanted one but you have emptied the entire shop here!

D: Wait,it's not over yet.Here,take this.

He handed her a bag of fresh gooseberries.

S: Oh this too!!But you snatched my gooseberry,bad boy!

D: That was in the fridge I didn't want you to eat it so I took it but these ones are fresh and succulent all for my Sweetu...♥️

S: Awww thank you so much my hubby dearest!♥️

She bit into one and moaned in delectation.

S: Mmm...so juicy...Man of surprises!I was scolding you for being so insensitive.Sorry pupsoo...

D: That's nothing new...😉

She smacked his arm playfully.

S: Why you did all this?

He cupped her face and looked into her eyes.

D: Because you are my queen!My queen should get everything she desires and I live to serve her.😍

S:And I love my King so much.😍Come,let's eat.

D: Sweetu ma,wait...why are you looking so pale and tired?

S: You too think so?I don't know why I feel weird nowadays I have never experienced anything like this before.😞

D: Get ready we'll go and see a doctor.

S: No need Pupsoo pa.I think it is because of the workouts.I will be fine if I rest.

D: Oh you and your fitness regime,I always ask you to take it easy but you never listen.Stubborn!

S: Ok...ok...I'll go easy now don't start your lecture I am so hungry!!

She pulled him to have breakfast.

To be continued...