***
"I want ice cream. "
"Go back to sleep Mahi. "
"I said I want ice cream. " Mahi whined and switched on the bedside lamp.
Dhruv pressed the pillow more info his face sleepily.
"You don't love me anymore. " She pouted. Her eyes were about to overflow.
"I'm so sorry meri jaan. Which flavour do you want? " He asked getting up from the bed groggily.
"Butterscotch. " She replied happily all the tears vanishing.
"One min." He replied kissing her cheeks which made her smile a bit. Dhruv didn't bother to put on his shirt. He walked towards the kitchen still not fully awake.
He took the ramen from the top shelf and started boiling the noodle cake with the spices. Then he went towards the fridge, took the butterscotch icecream in a bowl and went towards the room.
Mahi took the bowl frm him greedily.
She ate one spoon enjoying it to the maximum and looked at him sheepishly.
"I think they want ramen now. " She said pointing to her swollen naked belly.
That's how she slept now. A crop top and a random Palazzo pant. In her words it was more comfortable that the maternity dresses and sarees she herself had bought. Dhruv couldn't care less. In his eyes she looked beautiful from every angle and in every outfit.
"Yeah I know." He said through a yawn.
How can he not ? This has become a habit for him from the last few months.
She motioned with her hands to pick her up which he did happily.
Walking towards the kitchen, Mahi stared at her Husband to her hearts content and when he placed her down gently at the kitchen counter , she pulled him into a kiss.
It was deep and passionate and more than love it reflected their desire for each other. Her hands found its way into his hair and pulled him in closer that now he was in between her legs. Dhruv's hands caressed her bare belly.
When they broke apart breathless, Mahi was flushed red with not a speck of regret for the sudden action. She gave him a cheeky grin.
"I'm still hungry"
"For what exactly Mrs Singhania" he asked smirking, both his dimples in show.
"Hmmm...." She acted confused
"For a hot bowl of noodles and for my hotter husband"
He chuckled at her response and handed her the ramen he had made.
Now completely awake , he took the time to stare at his gorgeous wife.
He was one lucky fellow even if it took him a long time in figuring that out. He regretted all those years he had wasted , all the love he had missed out on.
They had tried a hand again at being together. This time it worked. They had a long distance relationship for about a year and then decided to get hitched again.
It was one of the most precious days for Dhruv.
He still remembered proposing to her. It dramatic and grand for her filmy heart and they married in the presence of only her family and his.
This time when tying the mangalsutra around her neck the smiles on their faces weren't fake , their beating hearts weren't fake not were the love.
The memory never failed to put a smile on his face.
He leaned forward and kissed her forehead.
Mahi looked up and smiled at him with a twinkle in her eyes.
She forwarded him a spoon to have a bite. He refused with a shake of his head.
"Ouch." She whispered suddenly clutching her belly.
"I think they want to say thank you. " She smiled.
He bent down and kissed her huge belly.
"You are welcome. "
"Daddy love you both till his last breath and he can't wait to hold you in his arms. " he whispered to her stomach.
"And I love you " Mahi said looking at him.
"I love the three of you more." He promised and sealed the promise with a kiss. It was languid and smooth. It was a promise to never leave her alone again. It was repentance for all his mistakes.
Past was in the past and all that mattered now was his family, his world that was currently in his arms.
It wasn't easy. They went through everything that went wrong in their 2 years of marriage most of which was Dhruv's fault which he regretted to his at most.
Mahika was also not ready to chase her heart again. She wanted to be treated right. She vocalised her thoughts more. Her sisters were with her , supporting her every decision.
More than all this they got the bestfriend they missed for so long.
Arya was the happiest one when they told the family about the food news. She couldn't wait to be an Aunt. Rehan and Arya themselves didn't want any children as of now. They felt they were too young for that.
The most excited person was Ladoo. He couldn't wait to meet his sisters. They tried to make him understand that it could be his brother but he was adamant on believing that they were his baby sisters.
Everyday he was with Mahika never leting her out of his sight. He was super protective of her.
He loved to keep his hands on her belly and as if sensing her presence the babys would kick the exact spot he kept his hand.
Ladoo won everyone in the family even dadi with his cuteness. Dhruv was his favourite chachu. He found his hazel eyes fascinating as the boy himself had blue eyes.
Mahika's parents wanted her to go and stay with them for the last trimester but she was not ready to leave Dhruv. It was like the babys knew he wouldn't be there.
Her parents were worried but Mahika was treated like a queen in the Singhania mansion. Her sisters made it a priority to spend some quality time with her everyday. Rehan was the only person who didn't change and still annoyed her like he always used to.
Dhruv was with her most of the time. Everyone was surprised to see him giving his wife more attention than his other wife , his work.
She finished the bowl and handed it to him which he washed and kept it away.
Mahika again raised her hands to pick her up with a cute pout.
"You are using this opportunity to the maximum aren't you?" He chuckled.
She gave him a toothy grin and replied.
"This isn't just because of me. You gave your equal share for this to happen. Now pick me up. "
Dhruv shook his hair with a grin and picked her up bridal style.
"Avyaan is coming back from Delhi. It's for some new film. He said he will be here to meet the baby" Mahika said excited as he carried her back to their room.
Avyaan made his debut film a few months ago and it was a huge hit. He was still in love with Reshma was still afraid to propose or even give a hint. Avyaan was all set to start shooting for his next film and he couldn't quite catch up with Mahika due to his busy schedule.
"You know I never liked that guy." Dhruv stated
"Why? He's my bestfriend" she asked confused.
"And I used to be your best friend. Now I'm your husband. " He teased lowering her down on their bed.
His comment made Mahika break into peals of laughter.
"Well everyone can't be lucky like you. " She retorted sassily.
"True. " He replied with a grin looking at her cute smile and chubby cheeks coloured by a red hue.
He laid down beside her and without wasting another second Mahika hugged him using his shoulder as her pillow.
"I have ideas for the names."
Mahika whispered in the darkness of their bedroom.
"Really? Tell me. "
Mahika went on to tell him the names she had thought about.
"But Mahi are you sure about these? " He asked unsure.
"A hundred percent " she kissed his cheek.
"Sleep Mahi. It's late. " he said caressing her head.
***
"It's a call from the office. They need me for the presentation of the new software. " Dhruv said hanging up the call.
They were sitting in the garden , Mahi on the swing and Dhruv on the ground. He was massaging her swollen feet as Mahika ate her favourite food as of now , a cheeseburger.
"Then go " she said as if it was obvious.
"I don't want to leave you like this. "
"Dhruv " she taunted.
"They will manage. " He replied not ready to change his decision.
"You are going and that's it. " She said making him go and change.
Dhruv changed and came near Mahika to give her a kiss on her forehead.
"I will come back as soon as possible. " He promised
"I know. "
"I love you. "
"Love you too. "
***
Mahika was re watching Bridgerton , snacking on her favourite chips when she felt her bladder throbbing for release. Ladoo was playing with his new Lego set nearby.
Chachi and dadi had went to the temple for some Pooja and dad was at the office with Bhaiyya and jiji. Arya was at the hospital and Rehan was at the university.
She loved pregnancy. She hated being pregnant.
As she was walking towards the living room after going to the washroom she felt a sudden pain on her abdomen. A pain so harsh that She had to support herself by leaning on the wall.
Her mind went complete panic mode considering the possibilities.
"Ladoo come here. " Mahika called her to him softly.
"Yes Chachi " he said rushing towards her leaving his legos behind.
"Give me that phone " she said pointing to her phone on the couch.
She speed dialed Dhruv which he picked up immediately.
"I think I'm going into labour"
"Wait there. I'm already on my way. ."
Mahika lowered herself to the floor. She took deep breaths to calm herself and somehow lower the pain.
Ladoo looked super tensed seeing her like this.
The sound of Dhruv's car bought some relief into Mahika.
"Is she okay?" Ladoo asked
"She's fine. She's okay " dhruv replied to him as he helped her into the car.
***
"We are not doing this again " Mahika yelled at Dhruv as she pushed two humans out of her vagina.
Dhruv himself was about to pass out seeing everything.
His hand was numb because of the pressure Mahika was giving it with every push.
Atlast after 6 hours of labour the cry of one baby was heard from the labour room.
Dhruv and Mahika looked at the baby in the nurses arms with tears and happiness. The doctor also had a baby but it was not crying. It's body was going placid.
Mahika felt her heart shatter into pieces. She was already tired and about to pass out due to exertion. She couldn't bear to see this.
Dhruv watched as the doctor tried pressing the tiny chest with two fingers , then trying to breath air into the baby all for nothing.
His eyes were watering as he saw the things unfold infront of him.
Then as they all were about to give up a cry emanated from the frail structure.
Dhruv laughed in relief as the doctor gave the two babies to Mahika.
"I love you. " He whispered kissing her forehead. If he loved her before , the feeling, the emotions he felt for her could never be explained in just four letters.
***
The new mother and the babies were transferred to another room and the whole Singhania family was present their. Arya and Dhwani were awwing at the adorable twins and the brothers were huddled together enjoying the site of the women in their life. Especially the two new Princesses.
Ladoo was ecstatic as he jumped up and down to see his sisters in his Chachi's arms.
"What did you think if naming them ?" Veer asked.
Dhruv moved towards Mahika and put an arm around her.
"Say hi to Dhruvika Singhania and Avantika Singhania. "
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Fun fact when my mom was pregnant with my brother he would kick her belly whenever I touched it. It was like he knew it was me who was touching him.
Hope you guys like it
And to all the people who didn't want them to end up together. I'm sorry but I went with the majority who wanted them together.
And to the other people who didn't want this to be the names, please read my announcement.