Once Raghav revealed the truth about his job, Sharadha and Nithya were very happy. Nithya was very much worried since the morning and stressed too. So Sharadha had asked her to stay back home and spend time with Raghav, instead of going to her house. Even they both considered it as a better decision.

"Amma... What are you going to cook for dinner?" Raghav asked his mother.

"Haven't decided yet. Do you want anything specific?" Sharadha asked him.

"I'll make pizza! We'll have a pizza party." Nithya exclaimed joyfully.

Raghav gave her a look on seeing her anxiety. He was confused whether she was the same person who had yelled at him a moment ago.

"We can have our pizza party tomorrow leisurely. Can you make vegetable pulao, Amma?"

"Hmm yeah... But why suddenly?" Sharadha asked him as she was suspicious.

"I'm gonna invite Vicky for dinner." Raghav cheekily informed them. They both knew the reason behind his invite and chuckled.

"Poor Vicky!" Sharadha said and walked towards the kitchen to cook dinner.

Raghav informed Nithya's parents about her stay, while Nithya dialed Vicky's number.

"Hello Nithya!"

"Where are you, Vicky?"

"I just finished my work. Why?" He asked her curiously.

"Do you have any plans for dinner tonight?" Nithya asked with trying her level max to control her laughter.

"Nope. My parents are not in town, so I'm gonna order food online. Why?"

"That's great!"

"What's great about ordering food online?"

"It's not that. You come here directly from the office. Athai asked me to invite you for dinner." Nithya told him..

"But... Why suddenly?" Vicky asked her back.

"Nothing... You just come home soon."

"Hey! I forgot to ask you. Did Raghav call you? Did he say the reason for his resignation?"

"Raghav is home. You come and ask everything in person. Bye " Nithya said and ended the call.

She went to help her mother in law to cook dinner. Raghav was watching TV and eagerly waiting for his best friend Vicky.

As soon as the doorbell sound hit his ear drums, he marched forth to open the door. Nithya peeped her head out of the kitchen to check on it. Seeing Vicky step in, Nithya went inside the kitchen not wanting to disturb the best friends.

"Deii!! Where were you this morning? I called you so many times, but you didn't attend my call! And why the hell did you resign from your job?" Vicky loaded Raghav with his questions.

"Ahhh!! Don't shout you dog! Come inside I'll tell you everything." Raghav said and dragged Vicky inside his room.

Vicky cluelessly followed him and got in. Raghav locked the door and turned towards him.

"If you want to know something from me, you should patiently wait and ask me. What's this habit of troubling my wife uh? She is PREGNANT!" Raghav asked him angrily.

"Machan..."

"I'm not done yet! You had called me twice in the morning and my number was switched off. So you directly called Nithya! What if I was driving then and I was unable to pick your call? You came to know that I've resigned from my job. Did you think I would do such a big thing without having valid reasons?"

"I know that da. But after knowing that I couldn't stop myself from knowing the reason. You got promoted very recently and you're such a hardworking person in our office. When a third person came and told me about this, I.. I don't know.. I'm sorry Raghav." Vicky told him looking down.

Raghav stepped forward and hugged his best friend.

"Machan, I am not blaming your intentions. But when you had told Nithya about this, she was shocked and stressed. That's why "

"So why did you resign? Are you planning for any new openings? HR told me that you had neglected other companies' offers too?"

"Hmm I'll tell you. But before that, tell me what's this name."

"What?"

"Pencil Parthasarathy! How's it da?"

"Pencil - Parthasarathy ah? What's it? So funny."

"That's gonna be my pen name lol."

"Pencil as your pen name? What's it da?"

"I'm gonna publish my books and become a full time writer." Raghav finally broke the news.

"You??? Writer?" Vicky said aloud and jumped from his seat.

"Yeah da! I'm tired of this IT work. So I'm gonna follow my heart and do what I love." Raghav said with a sweet smile.

"Mann!! That's awesome. Not everyone has the guts to quit something for their passion. You'll rock it da!" Vicky wished him wholeheartedly and hugged Raghav.

They both talked for a while until dinner got ready. Nithya and Sharadha had set the table already. All four sat for dinner.

"And I have news for you all!" Vicky said happily.

"What news?" Nithya asked back.

"This Sunday, Anitha and I are getting engaged. Make yourself free " he informed them.

"That's great news Vicky! We are so happy for you both." Sharadha told him.

Vicky's engagement news added even more happiness to their little family. After dinner, Nithya was resting in their room. Raghav spoke to his mother for a while and came to their room.

He went and sat next to Nithya and caressed her hair. She opened her eyes and smiled at him.

"Didn't sleep?" He asked her calmly.

"I was waiting for you." Nithya smiled and laid her head on his lap. He leaned on the headrest and made her feel comfortable.

"Are you happy, Nithya?"

"Happy? About what?" She asked him cutely.

"My decision..."

Nithya looked at him for a while. He was observing her thoroughly. She took his hand and caressed his fingers.

"Medico?"

"You have made a big decision, just for us.  I am happy about it. But... There is a fear in me." She told him in a low voice.

"What fear?"

"You had started working ever since you graduated. Since then you were putting your full efforts and working. Now will you be able to accept this sudden  change? I would be working... Will you be able to stay home and adapt to this?" Nithya asked him.

"Aww my medico." Raghav kissed her forehead and pulled her cheeks.

"You are worrying for no reason. I have thought about this earlier itself. I won't say that it is easy to adapt to this. But I will get used to this. Just imagine, when you go to hospital after delivery, I will come there in the afternoon with hot home cooked food. We need not wait for both of us to get free and then go out. Whenever you are free, I can change my schedule and spend time with you." Raghav said and Nithya's eyes welled up with tears.

She got up and hugged him tight. He placed a kiss on top of her head.

"Don't overthink, Nithya. I will be fine. But you can't call me Techie anymore." Raghav chuckled.

"Noooo!! You are my Techie forever." She said and kissed his cheeks sweetly.

"And do you feel bad or awkward that your husband is a writer?" Raghav asked her.

"Raghav... I got you in my life only because of your words. Surprisingly we both turned out to be neighbours. But we know that what we meant for eachother even before we met. I am super proud that you are pursuing what you love."

They both spoke for a while and slept happily.

To Be Continued.