Next morning,

The Shetty's gathered in the hall except for Mrs.Uppalapati.Everyone's mobile phone was kept on the coffee table.The phones rang continuously but their respective owners never dared to pick it up.

S's mom: Saloni,your phone is ringing answer it no...

"Ma,it is Prabhas's assistant trying to call if I pick up he will pass the phone to him and he will start his lecture.Last night me and my husband got 1 hr class from him.

Her husband joined her.

"Yes Amma.Despite telling I have to attend a surgery in the morning he went on talking.I cut the call and switched off my phone.Later when I switched it on his calls began coming.Why don't you answer your phone??"

S's mom: Haiyoo what do I tell instead of suprabatham his call woke me up early morning thinking some important call I answered and he started talking.Just a while ago I said I had to make breakfast for Sweety and only then did he stop.Now he is calling again maybe to find out whether she ate or not.Guna what is your state??

G: My ear drums are partially damaged I am going to admit myself in Sai anna's hospital.Daddy,your state?

S's dad: Battery is low.Let it ring for sometime phone will get switched off automatically after that I'll remove the sim and throw it away.Problem solved.

***

D was giving instructions to his assistants,

D: My darlings!Keep on calling them until someone picks up.When they answer,pass me the phone this is your only task for the day.😌

He went to shower.His assistants who were also his dear fans,were ready to lay their lives down for their annayya.Their annayya's maata(word)was their shaasanam(order)hence they obeyed.

***

S barged out of her room in a very bad mood.

S: A pregnant woman can't even sleep in peace in this house!!All your phones are ringing why don't you answer who the hell is it ??Bloody nuisance!!😡

All: Your husband!

S: What??Pupsoo....😟

S's mom: You are not talking to him so he is calling and torturing us all.

S: Ggrr...that man!!!

To settle scores once and for all she called D.

"Baby won't you tell me...."🎶

D who was in the shower got excited hearing that customised ringtone and dashed out of his bathroom to answer the call.

D: Huff...puff...Shraddhoo...chi Sweetuuu...How are you??How is junior??😍

S: Are you a psycho??Because of your nonstop calls people are getting bugged here and I can't even sleep in peace!!😡

She lashed out at him but nothing got into his thick skull except the one sentence "I can't even sleep in peace."

D: Puppy ma!!Relax!!Hereafter you won't get any calls from me you go and sleep...

She cut the call.D rushed to the hall to address his assistants who were busy in their task.

D: Darlings!!Pls stop!!No more calls to your Vadina's family she isn't able to sleep so let's end this. You all have mutton biriyani today and take rest.This is my gift to you all for your hardwork!😘

But his assistants stood frozen as if seen a ghost.

D: Guys are you ok??Why do you all look shocked??😟

"Annayyaa!!In your hurry you came out of the shower just like that!!"😰

D: Oh that Sweety called so I...

He looked down and realised he didn't have any cloth on him.

D: Baboi!!!😱

Covering with one hand in front and one hand at the back he ran back to his room and shut the door.

***

Peace prevailed at the Shetty's.S was sitting aloof in her room staring out of the window and soothing Mac shetty's head that was resting on her belly.

"Hey sweety...why mood off ?Come let's go out for a stroll if you are feeling bored at home."her sister-in-law called her.

"Ggrrrr"

S: Calm down Mac.No Saloni,I don't want.I am fine.😒

"Missing your darling??"she asked.😉

S: No!I hate him!I don't want to see his rhino face!😤

Her sister-in-law giggled.

S: Why are you laughing ??

"You say you are not missing him but look at you!Leaving all your maternity clothes you're wearing your husband's oversized tshirt."

S: Huh...uh...that...mmm...it feels roomy and light I am comfortable in this not because I miss him.😏

"Ya I can see.Why don't you talk to him??"

S: No I won't.Idiot!He sent me away!😤

After a while,her sister-in-law left.S leaned her head against the grill of her window continuing to stare outside.She felt a pair of hands hugging her from behind.Turning around,she saw her teddy bear grinning at her!

S: Pupsooo pa!!!You came????😃

She hugged him only to realise it was her delusions.Looking down at her bump she talked to her little one,

S: Your nanna doesn't want us baby he is happy there enjoying his life partying...😒

At night,many dishes specially prepared for her were kept on the dining table.S chose to skip dinner.

S's mom: Don't be like this Sweety.If not for you atleast for your child you have to eat.

S: No I don't want.Baby also doesn't want.😤

G: See,there is biriyani also your darling's fav.Have some Sweety...

S: Yucks I hate biriyani and biriyani lovers!

They all coaxed her to eat but she was adamant.

Mac Shetty was sitting outside the porch staring at passers-by.He saw a car turning into their house.Lifting his head up he watched as someone got down the car.

D: Macbali!😃

A frenzy Mac ran towards his master and pounced on him licking all over his face in excitement.D hugged him and rubbed his back as if they were best friends meeting after ages.

D: How are you Macbali?Long time no see...😄

Mac wagged his tail rapidly.Biting the end of D's jacket,Mac dragged him inside to show him to his mistress.D entered the house and upon seeing him her family were all stunned.D placed a finger on his mouth to hush them.S wasn't aware of his presence.

S: I won't eat! I said I don't want!😤

A morsel of food was brought near her mouth.She saw the familiar pair of long fingers and traced up to see her D trying to feed her.

S: Urgh!!!Won't you ever leave me in peace??Wherever I turn it's your monkey face that I see!!Why are you torturing me like this??Just go away!!!

She thought it was her imagination again but this time D didn't disappear instead he made her sit on his lap gently and forced the food into her mouth.

S: Is this real??😳

D: Puppy ma...it is real!!I just arrived!😃😍

"Bow wow wow"

Macbali affirmed D's statement.

S: Pupsoooo!!!😃😍

She threw her arms around him in a tight palli hug.Overcome by happiness,she cried.He rubbed her back to console her.

D: Ok ma...ok..relax..calm down.. I am here right....why are you crying...calm down...

G: This is really a surprise bava!😃

D: Hihihi I couldn't stay without her and she too stopped me from calling you guys to find out about her.I was going crazy and so came here myself.😎

S: Only in the morning I was irritated but you could have called later to ask about me no??No love for me at all!!Sniff.. sniff..😔

She fiddled with the zip on his jacket.

D: Yeah right no love that's why I cancelled shoot,skipped my lunch,took a chartered flight,endured 2 hours of traffic and came here to see you!Gals will be gals.😏

S smacked his head in mirchi style and then feeling bad rubbed his head with a sorry face making everyone chuckle.

S's mom: Someone said she wouldn't talk or see her husband forever look now getting all lovey dovey.

S: Huh...uh...why are you all gathering here don't you have any work than to gape at us?Pupsoo hasn't eaten a thing and he can't withstand hunger!

His mother served them food and the family left the couple alone giving them privacy.

S fed him the first mouth.

D: I can see you look pale haven't you been eating well for past 2 days ??

S: No.Just for the sake of it I was eating.How to have a peaceful meal when only you were on my mind...

D: Same pinch!

He fed her.Later in her room,

She kept her feet on a stool infront of her and tried to bend over to paint her toe nails but she couldn't so she decided to give them a miss.D was leaning against the door with his hands crossed watching her.

S: Why are you standing there??Come...

He walked up to her and carrying her he settled her on the bed carefully adjusting pillows behind her back.She stretched and relaxed herself.He sat by her feet taking them on his lap and began pressing.

S: Pupsooo pls don't do this.It's not right for you to touch my feet.

She tried to stop him but he wouldn't listen.

D: Leave traditions aside.You are respecting me as husband in your heart that is enough.Carrying the weight your legs and feet must be aching.I want to do this for you.You relax.

Closing her eyes,she leaned back and rubbed her belly.After a while,

S: This feels so good thank you pupsooo...huh...what are you doing?

She snapped her eyes open and saw him applying polish on her feet.

S: Aawww thank you so much pupsooo pa!🥰

Once he finished,

S: Bravo!You have done it well!

D: Thank you.I've got experience in this.😉

S: Mirchi right?☺️

D: Yup.Such a romantic scene.😍

S: Hmm then you did it for your love for me now it's because of love for your baby I am of no importance...

D: Says who??

He snuggled up beside her.

S: Me only.After marriage not even once you painted my feet but because I am pregnant you are doing this.

D: You didn't give me a chance to do this and I became busy doing other things.😉Btw,you look so hot n sexy with the bump and wearing my tshirt.🤩

Roaming his hand over her swollen bare belly,he nibbled her earlobe making her flinch.

S: Someone is getting naughty...🔞

D: Mmm...I miss making love to you...I want you so badly...😘

She faced him and he sealed his mouth with hers in a passionate kiss.Soon,he pulled apart.

D: Goodnight bangaram...

S: Huh goodnight ah?I was expecting something else....

D: Yes you are expecting so I can't expect.Lol.

S: What has pregnancy got to do with this?So long as we are both healthy and in the mood we can...

D: I'm afraid I might hurt you or baby...What if...

Not allowing him to complete his sentence,she put her arms around his neck and pulled him closer as they locked lips again.👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨

***

Next morning,D was getting ready to leave and S was packing his things.

S: Do you really have to go??

D: Yes Sweetu.I wish to stay for long with you but I can't hold back shoot.They are waiting for me it's not right to keep them on the lurch.I will come again next weekend.

S: I'll also come with you pls take me along...🥺

D: I would love to puppy ma but unfortunately I can't.See,I don't want you to throw a fuss like the other day.My Sweetu is a good girl you have to eat well and take good rest don't cry or stress yourself it is not good for you and baby.Ok?

Her eyes welled up and she hugged him tightly.

D: See see...I just told you not to cry...How can I go happily if you send me off like this?

He rubbed her tears away and kissed her forehead.

S: You go and come back soon.We will wait for you.

He kissed her belly.

D: Junior,be a good baby ok don't trouble amma.You only have to look after her in nanna's absence and 'dishoom dishoom' bad boys ok?

Hand in hand,they came to the hall.D touched the feet of his in-laws taking their blessings before departing.

S's dad: Sweety,have you packed your things ma?

S: Huh why daddy??Are we going anywhere??

S's dad: Not us but you are going back to Hyderabad with your husband.

D and S swapped looks.

S's mom: Prabhas,we wanted her to be here but past two days we observed how restless and uneasy she was when separated from you. The expectant mother is brought to her maternal house so that she is happy and peaceful but when that's not the case no point in forcing her to stay back.We gave it a good thought last night so let Sweety go with you we will come to Hyderabad when it's time for her delivery.

The couple was of course ecstatic to hear that.S hugged her parents.

S: Thank you so much I love you both!!

In his chartered flight,they returned to Hyderabad.

***

The alarm went off.D woke up.S was asleep in his arms,her face buried in the crook of his neck and the bump cushioned by his toned abs.

D: Bangaram...baby ma...🥰

He cooed to her,caressing her head trying to wake her up.

S: What pupsooo?😴

Her eyes still shut,she responded groggily.

D: I've a shoot bujji ma...got to go...if you are tangled with me like this I can't...

S: Mmm...

D: Pls bangaram....

S: For some more time pupsooo pls...it feels so good to be cuddled with you like this...

D: I will be late then puppy ma I shouldn't keep them waiting no...

S: Call and tell them you are having loose motion and you will come later.

D: Lol to be your teddy bear I have to tell them I'm having loose motion?Work comes first you only told no...

S: That's on normal days.Now I am pregnant.I am only asking you to be with me you can't do this much for your wife who is carrying your baby?

He surrendered.

D: Ok Maharani! You win!I'll cancel shoot and be with you like this on bed the whole day.Happy?☺️

S: Hihihi good boy...😘

To be continued...