Naira  got up with Kittu in her lap. Kartik looked at her and got up too.

“Here let me take him you relax.” She nodded and handed the little tot to him. Kartik gentle took him and his little hand clinged onto his papa’s shoulder. Kartik smiled at the little action as he climbed up the stairs. Naira felt like she was living a dream, only there this scenario was possible. A few minutes later, she turned around and saw him come down the last step. She got up from the sofa and rushed over to him. She pulled him close and began to kiss him. He gladly welcomed her, his mouth glued to hers, theirs arms roaming around each other’s back after a good few minutes they needed to come up for air. They slowly broke the kiss panting against each other’s lips.

“Well that was um..” he was lost for words, he looked at her and they mutually shared another kiss, it was like they couldn’t get enough of each other.

“I love you” she hugged him. He hugged her tightly. “Love you more” Hearing his words she smiled hugging him more.

“Listen my jaan” she faced him

“hmm bolo?”

“tomorrow lets do something, me you, the little guy like a family thing, what do you think?”

“that’s a great idea, any place you have in mind?”

“yeah a beach” her expression changed on hearing his suggestion she took alittle step back from him.

“no, I mean no beaches”

“ok… may I know the reason?”

“Kittu he’s never been on a beach and we..”

“you have nothing to be afraid of, and Kittu he is our son I’m sure he is a water baby just like us”

“you think so?” he nodded. “I know so. Tomorrow our little boy is going to have so much fun in the water! He said with a big smile.

“ok then yeah we will try the beach tomorrow” she got convinced by him.

“Excellent” said Kartik pulling her into a sweet embrace.

“yes dadda, you know what he never called me mumma for so long?”

“really?” she nodded.

“he use to say nayla, nayla” Kartik chuckled at her cute impression.

“aww, then how did he learn?”

“actually mumma and Varun in his presence kept calling  me mumma” she giggled against his chest.

“aww how cute mumma” he held her tighter and kissed  her head.

“I swear if Kittu didn't call you dadda soon then I would have to have started calling you that” he chuckled.

“ shall we go to sleep it's better to go early to the beach otherwise alot of people will occupy the space”

“Hmm your right” she said.

“let's go”he held hand, they both went upstairs, and reached the room, Naira closed the door she went to select a night dress.

“you can use the wash room if you want I'm just selecting my clothes and  kittu's clothes for tomorrow.”

“can I help you?” he asked sweetly, she turned with a smile
“of course you can” she said with a big smile. It was nice seeing him take such interest in these little things.

“ok so.. I was thinking..” she opened her cupboard.
“hmm?”  he came and hugged her from behind.

“aree” she giggled placing her hands on his, feeling him close and loving it.

“yeh wala dress accha hai” he said rubbing his cheek to hers.

“nice choice I will wear this only” she smiled. She took the hanger out, Kartik smiled seeing her looking tension free.

“ and Kittu's is in the other cupboard there” they walked over to that one. Kittu's clothes were all neatly in hangers. Kartik smiled seeing them.

“aww kitne cute hai yeh sab” he said pulling each hanger out, and looking at each outfit, she smiled seeing his happy smile. ‘Kartik I missed all these moments with you, if you had seen his baby clothes then you would've gone crazy at how much smaller they were and how much you missed. She reflected but didn't tell him, he would feel guilty and she didn't want that.

“So dadda kounsa for our Kittu?” he smiled

“yeh wala” he handed her a cute shorts and tshirt with a matching hat.

“good choice dadda” she placed it on the side.

“the rest I will take in the morning”  she said closing the door.
“and what will you wear, let's see what you have”  she went over to the bed side with him in tow, his suit case was open she flipped it open.

“ you should put these clothes in the cupboard too”  he nodded as he felt her hand around his waist.

“now that you will be staying here with me” she side hugged him.

“ok jaan what ever makes you happy” he kissed her cheek. She smilee at his affection.

“I will sort this out nicely, you go and get your brush done.”

“ Naira, baby” he turned her towards him, “we can do this tomorrow na, you must be tired what a long day it's been”

“hmm, ok then but I'll just choose what you should wear tomorrow ” he chuckles at her cute antics.

“ok sweetheart” he said. She picked a nice t-shirt and Jean shorts, then Kartik let her go washroom 1st whilst he got changed. Then she got changed whilst he used the washroom.

“which nighdress, pjs its safer or just my usual.. why am I making such a fuss, Naira wear whatever you want stop overthinking!” she quickly got changed, into a long satin pink, thin straps night dress. The door opened and Kartik made his presence felt.

“uff hot mumma alert" she turned around to him. Feeling shy she pushed a hair strand behind her ear looking down. He loved when his Naira went shy. He came close and scooped her up bridal style.

“Aree” she said being lifted up by him, instantly her hands looped his neck.

“Kartik yeh kya?”

“shh, mujhe aaj bahut kuch karna hai tumhare saath” his tone and eye lock made her breathe hitch in her throat. He took her on to the bed and placed, her down gently. She closed her eyes feeling nervous. Then the lights shut.

“huh?” she thought. She heard foot steps coming towards her.

“goodnight Jaan, now go to sleep quickly”

“tum sona chahte ho?” she  asked in a confused tone.

Haan,  we have to get up early tomorrow” he said getting into the bed from the other side. She was quiet.

“ok then goodnight” she said in a flat tone.  He chuckled.

“naraz maat ho, aur itni dur kyu ho?” he came close, and pulled her close to him. She was annoyed but once she felt the pull towards him she couldn't help but cling on to him. I can't be angry at him over something so trivial after how long I have him with me like this. She rested her head on his chest. He smiled.

“goodnight jaan”  he kissed her forehead. She stretched her arm across his abdominal.

“goodnight baby” she kissed his neck. he held her in his arms and they both fell asleep.

Next morning 6:30am

Naira's eyes opened, “kitne baje, 6:30am Kittu will wake up soon, abhi to mujhe bath lena hai, phir kittu ko bath dena hai aur beach ke liye some other preparations I need to do, I better get up “ She felt a weight on her tummy, she turned to her side, and her lips broke into a smile. She sat up removing his hand gently.

“My mendak, kitna cute lag raha hai” she leaned over about to kiss him.

“nai,nai, it will wake him up and he is sleeping peacefully.” She blew a flying kiss instead. She quickly put her hair up in a clip,got her things and closed the bathroom door. She came out in a gown, and went towards Kittu's nursery.

“Mera baccha awake”  he smiled upon seeing her. She quickly took his towel, then carried him out of his crib. She kissed his forehead,

“chalo” she gently entered her own room with little Kittu on her hip.

“mumma” he said in his cute high pitch voice.

“shhhh..baby dadda is sleeping” she showed him Kartik.

“dadda” he said in a soft tone.

“haan, chalo let dadda sleep” she quickly took him into the bathroom, and did his brush and gave him a bath. She came out with him wrapped in a towel, then got him ready in his nursery. Normal she gives Kittu breakfast then a bath later but because they are going out she got bath time done first. Shortly she gave him breakfast and had a little herself. She heard footsteps.

“tum jag gaye” she said seeing him in the doorway. He nodded.

“hmm, why didn't you wake me?” he yawned walking into the kitchen, seeing her sitting on a stool and Kittu in a high chair.

“come sit here, what do you want to eat?” she said getting up. He ruffled Kittu's hair. The door bell rang. “that will be Rose, one sec I will be back” he nodded, he watched Kittu eat his fruit.

“hey champ”

“dadda” he looked up and smiled. The smile made his heart melt.

“orange?” he held a piece to him.

“thank you baccha” he said taking it from his tiny hands.

“mmm bahut tasty” he said, Kittu took another piece.
“nai beta ab tum khavo” he gave a piece in his mouth. “Mumma kaha hai, itni deer” he said about to leave the kitchen.
“dadda” he heard his son call him.

*
“Nai mumma not today  I've made plans so..” So it was Rose but she came at the same time as her mum.

“please tell me beta you haven't not with him”  Naira was quiet..
“Kaun hai Naira?” ‘oh shit if she sees him.. but what now I might as well tell mumma’  Kartik came into the living room area with Kittu carriee in his arms.

“ Who is that?” she turned around.

“you!” said her mum in a harsh tone.

“how are you aunty?” he didn't know what to say. She ignored his question.

“so this is why you broke your engagement with Anant for him?”

“Mumma please right now I just..

“Naira you have left Kittu with him too are you out of your mind!” Kartik's clenched his jaw as his little one started crying, he didn't like her mum shouting and upsetting him.

“its ok baccha” he said softly to him, “dadda haina”

“dadda haina means what he knows your his father?”

“Mumma stop shouting look you upset Kittu, Kartik please take him in the kitchen I will just come” Kartik nodded, and left but he didn't leave too far he  wanted to hear what was going on..

“shh baccha here my phone” Kittu got entertained with a game, Kartik stood listening.

“Seriously Naira think about this”

“what do you want me to say huh,  he has all right to be there for him, he is his dad and he loves him”

“and you?”

“that's my business, our business its personal I don't wish to share” she said.

‘what's this Naira just tell your mum we love each other’  he thought listening.

“now mumma if you'll excuse me we are taking our son out as a family”

“some think tells me you are having doubt about Kartik” her mum hoped this only.

“you can think what you like, I know my feelings” she said. “Rose mumma is leaving please see her out” she called leaving the area.

She came back to the kitchen. Kartik was sitting on the stool infront of the breakfast bar and Kittu was in the high chair again.

“what's this your not having breakfast.” she rubbed his back, then walked over to Kittu.

“Rose” she called..

“Quickly Mumma wanted to see Kittu please take him to say hi..I'm annoyed with her but that's my issue, she loves Kittu so..” Rose nodded taking Kittu from Naira. “Also after that just give us a minute and look after him. Rose nodded

“yes ma'am” she left with Kittu.

“so quiet?” she said to Kartik but he was in deep thought.  Shortly the sound of the bowl in front of him broke his thoughts.

“please eat something” he wasn't in a mood..

“for me?” she pouted still no response. . Then she came to his side, and purposely sat on his lap.

“kya Naira” he held her securely because she came on to him unexpectedly.

“Naira? jaan bolo na” she pouted.

“ Jaan did you tell your mumma about us?”

“not properly because it's not her business” she said taking a spoonful of cereal to his mouth he took it from her which made her happy.  

“please don't take mumma’s words seriously I dont” she commented.  He continued eating in silence.

“ because  I know who I love and I dont need to justify it to anyone” she rubbed her nose with his.

“ok” he smiled a little. “you finished that fast, I will get you some toast” she got off his lap and prepared some and then brought it back.

“listen I want something from you?” she said cutely.

“yah bolo jaan”

“you haven't given today..” she said climbing on to his lap he gladly welcomed her again , holding her around the waist.
“what..?” he asked confused on what she was referring to.. she came close to him.

“morning kiss, do na”

“now? nai, kittu ajayega..” he said.

(Tut)“nai ko nai ayega ..” she whispered.

“hmm ok” he cupped her face, and lowered his lips to hers, taking her bottom lip into his mouth, sucking it sweetly. She closed her eyes enjoying the feeling of kissing his top lip, she looped his neck, the kiss became heated, their mouth swapping saliva, creating more friction. They slowly broke the kiss, and he placed a kiss on her forehead. She hugged him tight. “I love you” she said in his embrace.

“I love you more” she smiled hearing this words, coming out of his embrace, he smiled looking at her face.

“the beach should be fun” he smiled.

“the beach baby, I better go get change now otherwise we will all be late” he nodded agreeing with her.

Precap

"Kartik Kittu kaha hai?" Naira panicked seeing him no where on the sand.

Tbc

How was it guys? Also any things you want to see ahead, I have my ideas already but feel welcome to suggest too. 😊