Welcome to the engagement of
Anitha & Vicky ❤️

The grand banner at the entrance of the party hall of the engagement brought smiles on everyone's face.

Raghav was taking care of all the arrangements, while Nithya spent time with their family. Even though she wanted to help him, he strictly ordered her to take rest and not to strain.

The girls gang were having their gala time inside Anitha's room. Anitha was dolled up in a beautiful red saree with gold ornaments shining bright. The girls applied minimal makeup to enhance her beauty.

Meanwhile the boys had fun at Vicky's room. He wore a white shirt and blue pants and matching coat. Their family members had already assembled at the hall.

Vicky and Anitha were taken to the center stage, followed by the other couples.

The priest started the rituals and Raghav stood beside his wife. He looked down and spotted Nithya's swollen foot.

"Nithya!" He slowly whispered in her ear.

"Haan Raghav." She turned towards him with a smile but her smile dropped on seeing Raghav's frown.

"Go and sit." He said sternly.

"Why? The rituals have just started na..."

"Look at your foot. They're already swollen. Don't strain anymore."

"I don't feel any pain Raghav. I'm fine." Nithya replied, looking at him.

"You're fine now, but it would take some more time for the rituals to get over. You sit for a while... Please?" He asked cutely, and she couldn't deny his wish.

Nithya finally agreed and sat with her parents. As Raghav said, the rituals took forever to get over and Vicky and Anitha were completely drained by then.

Once the priest handed over rings to the couple, they both got it from him happily.

"I love you, Anitha." Vicky whispered and placed a kiss on Anitha's hand before wearing the ring to her.

Anitha blushed shyly on seeing his gesture. She also made him wear the ring.

Raghav and the gang cheered for the couple happily!

His eyes landed on Nithya who was waving at him to gain his attention.

He raised his eyebrow and asked what. Nithya pointed at her mobile and signed him to check his mobile.

Curiously Raghav took out his mobile from his pocket and found a message from 'Medico'.

Medico ~👀

Techie ~ What?

Medico~ Come here.

Techie~ For what?

Medico~ I want to ask you something.

Techie ~ eh? What! (He looked at her with a frown)

Medico ~hmph! When will you say that to me?

Techie ~ Say what?

Medico ~ THOSE THREE WORDS!!!!

Techie~ Which words? (She glared at him for not understanding what she meant.)

He chuckled and walked down from the stage. He sat beside her.

"Even you haven't said those, Medico." He reminded her with a wink.

"I was the one who asked you first, so you can't question me back." Nithya told him.

"But.... Do you think I have to say those words to express my feelings for you?" Raghav asked and Nithya looked away from him angrily.

Raghav remained silent for a while. Then he slowly held Nithya's little finger with his little finger. She turned towards him with a smile.

The photographer captured this moment and showed it to them.

••••••••••••

Raghav was twisting and turning in the bed, while Nithya was sleeping peacefully beside. It was half past eleven at night, and the next dawn was her birthday. Stil he was confused whether to wake her up and wish at 12 or wait till she came awake in the morning. He had clearly mentioned to his family and friends not to call her or text her at midnight. Because he wanted to wish his wife first.

While he was thinking deeply, Nithya opened her eyes and found him lost in thoughts.

"Raghav?" She called his name in a  sleepy tone.

"Nithya? What happened?" He asked her in concern as he caressed her belly.

"What happened to you? Why are you awake?" She asked as she snuggled closer to him.

"I was waiting to wish you on your birthday. Just a few minutes to go." He said and Nithya chuckled.

"Hahaha there's no need to wish me at 12. You can wish me in the morning too!" She kissed his cheeks.

The sun rays entered their room through the window, waking up Nithya from her pretty sleep. Raghav had covered his face with the blanket to prevent the sun rays.  Nithya patted his shoulder but he didn't bother about it.

"Wake up Raghav!!" She whined and he drowsily opened his eyes.

"Nithya I'm tired... Let me sleep." He replied, turning to the other side.

"Today is my BIRTHDAY!!"

"Yeah right! Happy birthday Nithya." He wished her and continued to sleep.

That was it! Nithya was done for the day.
She carefully sat on the bed, as her belly was grown bigger now. She took her pillow and started hitting him.

"Dei techie! Wake up or else I'll eat you!" She shouted and Raghav sat up with a jolt.

She flared her nose indicating her anger. Raghav understood her anger and moved closer to her.

"You're my medico na, my darling na... Please forgive me." He pleaded with his hands holding his ears.

"Hmm."

"Shall I give you your gift now? Or after your anger vanishes?"

"Now." She grinned and Raghav got down to bring her gift.

He handed over the first copy of his book, "The Gun Point " Nithya was on cloud nine while she touched the cover with her hand. Tears rolled down from her eyes on seeing Raghav's name on the top. She opened the book and smelled it happily.

"Do you like the gift?" Raghav asked with a chuckle and Nithya nodded in yes.

"But why didn't you gift wrap this?" She asked him cutely.

"Anyways you know that I'm gonna gift you this. Then why unnecessarily spending on a paper, which goes to the dustbin at the end of the day?"

"Haha, economical thinking! I like it."

"There is another surprise for you."

"What's it???"

"Since we didn't have a pre wedding or post wedding photoshoot, I have arranged for a maternity photoshoot today." Raghav said and Nithya's eyes widened in excitement.

"Really!?? Thank you thank you!!!" She was about to jump and hug him, but Raghav stopped her.

"Careful!!" He whispered and she smiled at him.

Soon they both got ready for their day. Their whole family was gathered at Nithya's house to celebrate her birthday. They had a small cake cutting celebration. As the photographer had asked Raghav to specify about the concept of the shoot, they all said and discussed it.

"Indoor or outdoor shoot?" Yazhini asked them.

"It's too hot today. We can't even go to the beach." Sindhu informed.

"Then where else? Sindhu, what about that resort where you went for your pre-wedding shoot?" Vicky asked her.

"We have to book in advance for that da. That place is a highly demanded one."

"Guys! Let's ask their preferences first." Aravind said and everyone looked at RagYa.

"We have less time. So we'll have it here itself." Raghav told them.

"Here? As in inside the house?" Anitha asked in shock.

"Yeah... Few pics here... Then around the swimming pool, car park, lawn? What say Nithya?"

"That's what even I thought, Raghav! Perfect."

"How will the pictures be interesting, Nithya? You can't even bring more props..."

"I have an idea in my mind!! That's why I'm insisting on this." Nithya said as she looked at Raghav.

"Let me guess what it is, " Raghav said and she cheekily grinned.

"We will recreate our story!" Raghav said and Nithya shared a hi-fi with him.

"What story?" Shravan asked, scratching his head.

"We don't even want more props for that too!" Nithya giggled.

"Can you please explain to us?" Yazhini said exasperated.

"Awwww Yazhu." Raghav sat near her and pulled her cheeks.

"We are planning to recreate our love story. A photoshoot is to remind us of our happy moments and memories right. This is our maternity shoot, so we want to tell our kid our love story." He said and everyone looked at him in surprise.

"I'll tell you my plan. A set of pics where Nithya is at her house with an iPad, reading my story. Then a few pics like she is chatting with me. A similar set like I'm replying to her texts in my laptop. Next picture at my house, like we both standing in the hall facing each other with shock, to mark our first meet. A few pics near the swimming pool, if possible at night when we both are sitting and chatting. Then a pic inside the car, where I will hold her hand and propose. And Nithya keeping my hand in her belly to announce her pregnancy. The last pic is us both pasting a 'Baby on board' sticker on the car... How's it?" Raghav completed and everyone and already visioned on how the outcome would be.

Nithya smiled as she leaned on his shoulder.

"We thought only expensive shoots are the best... But you made us realize the beauty of simplicity." Yazhini said with teary eyes.

RagYa got ready for the shoot and the photographer captured their moments as per Raghav's plan.

To Be Continued.