Randhir first took Sanaya to pharmacies where he had to get multi vitamins and other stuff that doctor had prescribed, he was not satisfied with what the pharmacies were giving so he kept changing many pharmacy finally he got everything from the pharmacy which satisfied him, Sanaya got irritated as every pharmacy was giving the same thing, but Randhir was being choosy. At times he didn't like the location of the pharmacy, at times the shop keeper, at times he didn't trust the medicines packet

'I have to be careful Na' he had said when Sanaya had expressed her frustration.

Finally Randhir and Sanaya are sitting in the nth jewellery shop (Randhir was choosy here as well), they had started by morning and now it's mid-afternoon.

'Dude, you sure it will be a girl...what if it's a boy' Sanaya asks looking around the shop, it's a large shop and everything looks very expensive. There are many ladies here with few men having bored expression on their faces and some kids running around.

'I am 100% sure it's a girl and even if it's a boy also, I will make him wear this, a toddler won't know anything' Randhir says slightly annoyed, he is getting impatient now, he had asked the shopkeeper to get the designs and he is taking forever.

'I have a better idea (Sanaya grins with a naughty glint in her eyes) try again, maybe then it will be a girl' Sanaya says nudging him.

Randhir smiles but before he could respond the shopkeeper comes.

'Here you go, Mr. Shekawat' he says presenting Randhir and Sanaya varied designs of tiny golden and silver anklets with jingles, just as Randhir had asked for.

'Which one you like you can select, we will have it made' the shopkeeper says proudly

Randhir nods and turns his attention towards the anklets, Sanaya also helps him select.

After 5 minutes of close inspection Randhir picks up a silver one. He holds it against his palm, they are so tiny in comparison to his palm. Randhir feels tears in his eyes imagining his little princess wearing them on her tiny feet, it would jingle when she moves her feet or runs around.

Sanaya places a comforting hand on his shoulder, he quickly wipes his tears and looks at the shop keeper giving his approval

'Sir, give us 2 months and this will be ready' the shopkeeper says as Randhir pays them their advance.

Randhir feels the excitement building up inside him, he can't wait any longer to hold his baby in his arms, though he knows it will be a long wait.

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Sanyukta is working in the lab, she glances at the clock 5pm. She is feeling fatigue, her neck hurts too.

'I should go take rest' she tells herself while massaging her nape, she turns to leave when she dashes into Sanaya

'Hey' Sanaya chirps happily

'Hey' Sanyukta replies dully

'What happened?' Sanaya asks sounding concern

'Just tried, I will go take rest' Sanyukta says and turns to leave

Sanaya recollects that Randhir had asked her to not let Sanyukta come to the room at least for an hour, he had prepared a surprise for her.

'Hey wait, you are tried? Come let's have coffee' Sanaya suggests trying to buy time

Sanyukta shakes her head 'I can't have caffeine now, I heard it's not good for the baby' she replies placing her hand on her belly. Sanaya smiles awkwardly, Sanyukta turns to leave

'But have sandwich Na, please' Sanaya says holding her hand, Sanyukta looks at her suspiciously but then nods.

Sanyukta orders watermelon juice and club sandwich while Sanaya orders black coffee

'I will get one cup of black coffee for Randhir too' Sanyukta says but Sanaya holds her hand

'Arey Sheku isn't here, he is gone to...gone to....ya...he is gone to his friend's house...'Sanaya says making up a story, she bites down her lower lip

'Friend?' Sanyukta says surprised

'Ya, he recently shifted to Mumbai' Sanaya says, Sanyukta still didn't look convinced. Sanaya held her hand and made her sit

'Don't stress yourself' Sanaya says

'I am worried for Randhir...he is stressing himself so much' Sanyukta says looking at Sanaya with a worried expression on her face. Sanaya places her hand over hers comfortingly

'He is just excited' Sanaya explains

'Little too excited' Sanyukta says and the girls laugh it off.

After having their food Sanaya takes Sanyukta to the creativity room to play carom with her, it will help Sanyukta relax, so she happily agreed.

15 mins into the game Sanaya gets a message from Randhir stating that everything is ready. She looks at Sanyukta who is busy concentrating in the game.

'Arey Sanyukta, I forgot...I have some important work' Sanaya says and leaps from her seat, Sanyukta looks at her surprised

'You go to take rest' Sanaya says as she disappears from the room. Sanyukta shakes her head sideways smiling to herself, she decides half an hour nap will help refresh her.

She yawns as she opens the door to her room. Sanyukta gasps looking at the arrangement Randhir had done.

There are huge pictures of babies stuck on the wall everywhere; happy babies, smiling babies, sleeping babies, laughing babies. Sanyukta looks down and finds toys lying around; cars, trains, alphabetic cubes, teddies, toddler toys, some small stuff toys. She walks up to the bed and finds packet containing all the babies stuff as one package, from milk bottle, to rattle, to baby bib, to a small blanket. There are two such box, one blue for boy and one pink for girl.

Sanyukta holds the packets, tears now flowing from her eyes. There is a note with it

I am confident it is a girl...but blue one is just in case

She smiles through here tears feeling very emotional looking at them, Randhir has done all this, her heart fills with warmth and happiness.

She feels strong pair of arms wrap around her waist, she smiles recognizing his touch immediately. Her heart fluttering

'So? How did you like my surprise?' Randhir whispers placing his chin on her shoulder, she places her hand over his. Sanyukta is speechless, she didn't know how to express her happiness in any other way.

She simply turns around and smashes her lips over his, cupping his face tightly between her palms. Randhir is taken aback for split seconds but then soon responds and they begin to passionately smooch each other.

Randhir and Sanyukta are sitting on the floor leaning against the bed, their fingers entwined. Sanyukta is resting her head on his shoulder while he rests his head over hers. Sanyukta has her eyes closed and a serene smile on her lips while Randhir is staring at their fingers

'Sanyukta...' he says after a while

'Hmm...' Sanyukta says, her eyes still closed

'Are you scared?' Randhir says out of blue, Sanyukta turns to look at him surprised. Why will she be scared?

'No, why?'

'About...you know...child birth...I heard it's very painful' he says sounding concerned. Sanyukta looks at him amused, from where he is getting all these ideas

'yeah it's painful...but then the thought of the reward...thinking of the baby minimizes the pain to some extent...Randhir...imagine...I will be giving birth to a living being...a baby...(she wraps her hands around his arm) our symbol of love' she says happily

Randhir still has a worried expression, he can't see Sanyukta in pain, a tear drop from her eyes stabs his heart, then how was he suppose to see her in so much pain.

'Waise there is so much time for that...but first worry about tomorrow' Sanyukta says

Randhir frowns 'Tomorrow, what is tomorrow?' he wonders

Sanyukta reads his expressions and smiles 'Dad wants to meet you, tomorrow' she announces

Randhir felt his heart stop for a second

'What?' he stands up sounding aghast. Randhir and Kishore don't share a very friendly bond, though he had accepted them for his daughter's happiness still he kept glaring and throwing deadly looks at Randhir throughout the marriage ceremonies and by bad luck if Randhir gets to meet him alone, he doesn't leave a chance to threaten and warn him against hurting his daughter. Randhir knows Kishore is no less than a Hitler, he felt panicky at the mention of his meeting with Kishore.

Sanyukta senses his discomfort and holds his hand 'Don't worry...I am there with you...I love you' she says pecking his cheek. He relaxes looking at Sanyukta's beautiful face, with her by his side he could conquer the world. She gives him positive energy, confidence and calms him. Gosh! He loves her so much and the more he looks at her the harder he falls in love with her all over again.

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