The following morning, Anamika wakes up, she finds Vineet sleeping while hugging her. The blissful moments of the last night make her smile. She remembers how he surprised her and they ended up together. What strikes her next moment, it's about Ansh. She didn't even talk to him. Though, she knows that Angel and Sachin will take good care of him but he's her first responsibility. Vineet comes second, and he knows it. Anamika suddenly feels guilty that she didn't talk  for even once to her son. Instead, she was busy with her husband. She picks her phone, and finds a message from Angel. Since it's weekend, she asked them to stay over and enjoy some family time. Also, she added that Ansh is happy with his brother and sister. Anamika smiles. Only a mother can understand a Mother's worry. She keeps the phone on the side table and  turns her gaze on Vineet. She bends towards him and kisses on his head. He tosses in his place.

" Good morning."  he says.

"Toh aap jaag rahe hai??" she asks.

" Hanji! Itni achi morning treat milegi toh koi bhi jaagega na!"  Vineet says as he opens his  eyes.

"Achaa! Aap bhi na, Ansh ki tarah behave karne lage ho! Utho ab!" she says.

"Excuse me! Main aisa hi hoon. Tumhe aise hi kaam chalana padega." he says glaring at her.

"Han han! thik hai!  Ap aur aapka beta dono nautanki hain. Huh!"  Anamika makes a face.

Vineet laughs at her words. He knows when she gets irritated, she says so. She asks him to wake up as they have to go to Angel's place. She moves to freshen up, while he wakes up and  then moves to prepare the morning coffee. Anamika is astonished to see him setting the tray on the table when she comes out of the washroom. He smiles at her and asks her to have Coffee while he moves to freshen up. Anamika picks her favorite outfit, a saree, the one of Ansh's choice, and she knows both Vineet & Ansh love to see her dolled up in a saree. She  drapes the saree and gets ready. Meanwhile, she finds Vineet coming out of the washroom.

" Ana! Mujhe kisi se milna hai. Toh I'll drop you aur fir main baad mein aaunga." he says.

"Sunday ko kisse milna hai aapko?"  Anamika glares at her husband.

" Arey ek client hai. Sorry aise jaana pad raha hai, par its important." Vineet says.

"Huh! Toh aap ghar aaye hi kyun? Kal raat ko ye meeting bhi kar lete. Biwi aur bete ke liye bilkul time nahi hai na aapko!". anamika frowns at him.

"bas ek ghanta, Ana! Fir sara din tumhare liye."  he says.

Anamika makes a face while he looks at him.

" Aur vaise bhi beta saamne aata hai toh tum mujhe bhul hi jaati ho." he says purposely.

"Rehne dijiye. Mujhse zyada toh wo aapke paas rehta hai." Anamika snaps and stands up.

But, she stumbles suddenly. A whine escapes her lips and he holds her.

"Kya hua tumhe?" he asks.

" I am fine." she manages to say.

"Tumhe chakkar aaya na! Tabiyat thik hai na?". He asks in concern.

"Pata nahi. Wo do din pehle sar dard tha toh jab severe pain hota hai toh mujhe chakkar aata hai. Par dawai lelungi." she says.

"Arey nahi! Hum doctor ke pas chalte hain. Chalo."  Vineet says.

" Par Angel di!!" she asks.

"Usko samjha denge. Aur Ansh wahan safe bhi hai. Don't worry ab chalo.". He says.

Anamika makes a face. She doesn't like visiting a doctor.

" Nahi! Mujhe nahi jaana.  Chaliye ab, Ansh wait kar raha hoga." Anamika says and moves on, but this time, her head spins, he holds her before she could fall on the floor.  She falls unconscious.

He makes  her lie on the  couch and sprinkles water on her face. She  opens her eyes and finds his  worried face.

" Chakkar bhi aaya, behosh ho gayi. Ab chalo doctor ke pass. And I am not listening to you"  he declares, holds her hand and they leave the house.

*****
All through the way, Vineet scolds Anamika for not taking care of herself. She looks at him.

" Maine kaha tha aapse  jaane ko? 10 din ke liye?? Aap apni marzi se gaye they na!  Toh why angry now??" she asks.

"Arey! How is it connected?" he asks.

"Maine pehle din hi kaha tha aapse, mera dhyan aap rakhenge, par aap chale gaye. Toh isme meri kya galti??" she shrugs her shoulder.

Vineet smiles. Amidst all this, they reach the clinic. It's a clinic of his friend, Dr. Sneha. She's their family doctor. They enter in and Vineet introduces Anamika as his wife and  asks Sneha to do her checkup.

Twenty minutes later, sneha and Anamika come out. Anamika has a light smile on her face. Sneha hands her some reports and turns to Vineet only to say that everything is fine. Vineet thanks her and they leave the clinic. But, Vineet feels that there's something more behind her smile.

"Kya hua? All well?" he asks.

"Patience rakhiye, bata dungi. Chaliye, ghar jaate hain." Anamika says.

They reach Angel's home. Vineet asks her to wait  while he goes to meet his client. Ansh comes running to her and hugs her.

" Mumma, aap late ho! Ansh ne nashta kar bhi liya! Aapko pata hai bhua ne cheese sandwich banaye."  Ansh chuckles.

"Achi baat hai. Ab main bhi khaungi. Laao, kahan hai mera share?" Anamika says.

" Arey Anamika, bhai nahi aaye?" angel asks as she notices her.

"Aate honge, kisi client se milne gaye hain." she says.

Angel nods and they sit having their breakfast. Sachin is away on his duty. A little while later, Vineet comes home and after playing with the kids, and spending quality time with his sister, they return home.

*****

Anamika helps Ansh change his clothes and  then moves to change. She  finds Vineet has already changed.  As she picks out her dress, Ansh comes running to their room and takes his seat in the middle of the bed. Anamika smiles and moves into the washroom. She casts a look at herself in the mirror and she remembers what Sneha said . She smiles, it's the right time to tell him, the good news, the one he has missed in the past  is coming back again. She changes into casuals and  moves out. She finds both the boys busy in watching television.

She moves out and walks into the same room, where there are Ruhana's pictures. She casts one look at the pictures and opens a bag. She takes out a few cushions. She smears them, on one it's written Papa, while on the other big brother, there's another with mumma written over it.
Yeah! She's pregnant, and she has the feel of the same until sneha confirmed it today.  She has already brought these when she saw them. Though she didn't know she'll use them so soon. She's going to be a mother again. But she didn't let sneha tell anything to Vineet. She'll tell him in her own way. She holds the cushion bag and moves to her room.

" aap dono hatenge please."  she says.

"Mumma! Dekhne do na. Aap baad mein kaam karlena." Ansh says.

"Haan Ana! Later on!" he says.

"acha, main new cushions laayi thi, aap log lelo." she says and threw the cushions towards them.

Vineet catches it, and a few seconds later, his eyes fall on the imprinted pattern. It's "papa" written over it. He looks at her,who smiles. He sees Ansh's cushion, there's brother. He stands up and rushes to her.

"Ye… Ye Sach hai?" he asks.

" Bilkul sach hai. Aap papa banne wale hain." she says downing her gaze.

Vineet is astonished. He doesn't know how to react. It seems like god is happy on him, firstly, he sent Anamika and Ansh in his way and now, a good news, a new member in the family. He pulls Anamika in a hug embracing her in his arms. They jump apart on Ansh's voice

"aap log fir se Ansh ko bhul gaye!!" he says.

"nahi meri jaan! Mumma Ansh ko kaise bhul sakti hai." Anamika says.

"Ab toh Ansh ko mumma ka khayal rakhna padega."  Vineet says.

" Fir hum Ansh ko ek present denge." Vineet continues.

"kaisa present? Mujhe abhi chahiye!!"  ansh says.

" acha dedenge. Batao kya chahiye?" Vineet says.

"Ansh ko chotu behen chahiye."  he replies innocently.

Anamika and Vineet smile at each other…

"Seee! Now we'll get a princess." he says.

" Aap choti behen ko kab laaoge?" he asks his mother.

Anamika smiles and tells him that he needs to wait until his little sister will come into this world. Ansh chuckles and hugs her.
After that, Anamika gets busy in preparing dinner. She's happy, she's finally getting a life, she desired. Vineet loves her immensely and she needs nothing. That night, Ansh tells them that he'll sleep with them. Anamika puts him to sleep while Vineet is working on his laptop. Making sure that Ansh is asleep, Anamika stands near the window. Vineet notices her and after finishing his work, he moves to her and hugs her.

"thank you!"  he says.

"thank you toh mujhe kehna chahiye. Aapne mujhe sari khushiyan dedi, aur ab ye bhi." Anamika says and places his hand on her tummy.

"this is life, Anamika. It goes on. And I am glad hum sath hain."  He says.

She nods affirmatively and says something that leaves Vineet touched and he hugs her.

To Be Continued.