"Take them carefully, Bhaiya," Preet said, placing a few boxes in the delivery boy's car's backseat.
"Rest assured, Madam," the delivery boy said before he left.
Preet sighed tiredly as it was the last order of today. She notes the details of the order in a small notepad which helps her in recording the data for accounting and planning for the future.
"Now come eat your dinner," Veer calls her as he sets their plate in the living room which is not filled with packaging supplies and cardboard.
She smiled at him and sat with him on the sofa. Although she is tired but the happy glow in eyes and satisfaction was clearly visible to Veer.
"How was the progress?" Veer asked her while eating. Preet smiled and nodded before gulping the morsel.
"You won't believe the growth in the orders is almost more than 50 percent since last week. We managed to make more than 100 customers since last month when it was started. It's a big success, right?" she said to which he nodded proudly at her and doubted her happiness.
"It's great start for a new startup. For now focus more on growth than profit, the profit will follow the path of growth. The business is growing exceptionally well. Just maintain the momentum and always remember-" Preet stopped him and nodded in understanding.
"Customer is the king, right?" she said what he told her. He chuckled and nodded at her.
"My woman is on her way to become a businesswoman," he said, making her grin. The amount of faith and trust he had on her, motivates her but at the same time, scared thinking what if she fails him.
She wanted to make him proud. She will give her bestest but she won't let him down. If he trusts her and believes that she can do this then she will trust him and won't let his effort go in vain.
Preet was making a list of ingredients that she needed, sitting on the dining table while Veer was cleaning the kitchen counter. They were generally discussing the business which mostly involves Veer giving advice and ideas to her for the better running of the business. She sure has a benefit of having him as her biggest support and guide in the whole process and day to day activities. His businessman mind is coming handy to her. Having such an intelligent and sharp businessman, she didn't need anyone for an assistant and help from outside. He is enough for her and her business.
If her business ever reaches the height of success then only he would be the main reason behind it.
Suddenly Preet ran inside the kitchen making Veer's look at her. She bent into the sink, throwing up everything she had in her dinner. Veer rushed to her and held her shoulder seeing her swaying in her place.
"Preet!? What happened? Are you okay?" he asked worriedly, caressing her shoulder softly.
She again felt nausea and her stomach twisted painfully before she felt bile rising to her throat. She leaned down and again threw up and felt her body shaking with the impact of vomiting.
"It's fine, Love," Veer said softly, holding her hair strands back and rubbing her back lightly while she was puking her guts out.
Her eyes turn teary due to the intense throwing up. She sighs tiredly and leans against Veer.
"I. I W..ater..r," she muttered in her broken voice, feeling her throat choked and heavy.
Veer nodded and made her sit on the chair before giving a glass of water. She gulped the water after washing her mouth.
Letting out a weak sigh, she put her weight on Veer not having any strength in her body.
Seeing her pale face, Veer got worried. He picked her up in his arms and walked to their room without exchanging any words.
"Do you need anything," he asked softly after placing her on the bed. Preet shakes her head giving him a weak smile.
"Are you okay? Why did you suddenly fall sick?" he asked, caressing her red cheek.
"I am okay, Veer. The season is changing, maybe that's why. Don't worry I will be fine in a day," She assured him but he was concerned seeing her dull and pale face.
Reluctantly, he nodded his head and kissed her forehead softly.
"Sleep now. You are already compromising your health because of work. Take care of yourself before anything. Your health comes before anything else," she smiled at him and nodded.
"Come, sleep with me," she said, making space for him on the bed. He nodded and after locking the door and switching off the light he got on the bed with her.
Hugging each other, they soon fell asleep with their body's warmth and fragrance enveloping them, putting them in a peaceful sleep.
Preet gulped hard and closed her eyes. The burning in her eyes didn't stop and her chin began trembling with overwhelming emotions she is feeling right now.
Her eyes gaze at the white plastic tool in her trembling hands with a blurry view.
"Breath..Preet," she whispered to herself sitting on the floor of the washroom.
"Relaxâ¦" She closed her eyes and tried to regulate her breathing which was furious and heavy.
" Will we be able to manage? God!!" she broke down into a silent cry, not knowing how to take the news and show what she is feeling right now. But she is, of course, not because of sadness. It is a precious blessing to her. She is happy but overwhelmed. Her emotions are messing up with her brain.
Sitting beside each other on the sofa, Veer was making a budget plan for next month for Preet's business while she was giving him the information he needed.
The business was going well and the popularity of her food service is spreading and gaining recognition in the market.
The business is able to make a good amount of profit after covering the expenses associated with it.
Preet nervously looks at Veer who has his full attention on the screen. Unconsciously, she palms her belly and takes a deep breath closing her eyes.
Veer suddenly turned to her and frowned, seeing her tense. He put his hand on her thigh and caressed softly, making her open her eyes with a jerk. She went still for a moment seeing his questioning and worried gaze on her.
"Is there any problem, Preet? Why are you so lost and tense today, hmm" She relaxes under his touch and gently strokes her thigh.
She bite her lips and parted her lips slightly while looking into his calm eyes.
"Veer..voh I wanted to tell you somethinâng" she stammers slightly, feeling her heart racing wildly inside her chest.
Veer nodded encouraging her to say further,
"I am all earsâ¦" he said looking into her nervous gaze.
She stood up and held his hand before standing in front of the dressing mirror, with him in behind her.
He patiently saw what she was trying to see and was curious to know what was making her so nervous.
She gently held his palms in her and looked at him with a slight glow in her eyes.
Tears formed in her eyes as she placed his hands on her belly softly and kept her small palm over him.
Veer frowned in confusion on getting her. She smile emotionally at his confused face and whispered lovingly,
"Baby on board, Papa Veer,"
As she said that tears rolled down her cheek while Veer froze and stared at her with surprise.
His gaze then slowly moves to her stomach where he has his hands placed. Taking a shaky breath, he lightly caresses her clothed stomach tenderly and a layer of moisture forms in his eyes.
Preet silently cries and smiles with a teary face looking at Veer who is staring at her belly with softness and adoration before looking at her face.
"We are having a baby.." he breathed out, looking at her teary eyes with his own glossy ones.
Preet nodded vigorously and smiled widely at him. His lips curved into the biggest smile she had ever seen on his face.
He made her sit on the stool near the dressing table and sat on his knee in front of her while looking at her with happy and love-filled eyes.
"We are pregnant, Preet," he whispered cheerfully, kissing her hands softly. She giggles at his awed and excited expression and cups his face between her small hands.
"I am so happy, Preet. This feeling is so beautiful. It's out of this world. I can't express my happiness and love for you, Jaan. It is so blissful. I love you, Jaan. I love you so so much," he said, peppering feathery kisses all over her face. Tears were flowing down from his cheeks in happiness. If it is up to him, he could have placed this whole world in her feet. Put all the happiness of this universe in her life.
Preet sobbed as he showered soft loving kisses and affection on her.
He wiped her face and kissed her eyes and forehead while smiling brightly.
His hands slowly lift her top and gaze at her flat tummy where their baby is taking shelter for the next few months. His fingers lightly brush over her belly, trying to feel anything, which is not possible yet.
"He/She would be so tiny to stay in your cute little tummy," he said with a soft chuckle, looking at Preet.
She giggles looking at her flat tummy in the mirror and caresses it.
"Our baby," she murmured and looked at their reflection in the mirror. Their faces glow with pure joy and happiness at the blessing that God bestows upon them.
He turns her face and stares at her beautiful eyes before they close the distance between themselves and latch their lips together in a soft and deep kiss.
After a minute, they pull away while breathing heavily and join their forehead.
Veer pecked her lips before he placed his warm lips on her tummy and kissed her there softly and lovingly.
"Thank you for coming into our life, baby, and making us the happiest parents in the world. We love you so muchâ¦especially your Daddy," he whispered and again kissed her invisible baby bump.
Preet playfully narrowed her eyes at him to which he just perked her lips not getting enough of showering love to her.
"I love you too, my baby's Mumma," he mutters against her lips. She lick and chew his soft lips before reply,
"Love you too, Papa Veer," she happily said as they smiled against each other's lips.
_____________________________________
Thank you for reading.
Hope you guys love the chapter.
Don't forget to VOTE & COMMENTS in the chapter.
See you soon.
Take care
Bye bye.
Lots of loveâ¤ï¸â¤ï¸