Epilogue

The sun was out high in the sky, the day absolutely warm and beautiful. Khushi walked through the house, a tray in hands, and headed out to the backyard.

"Come and get these icicle pops," she called out.

It didn't even take a second for Aarav, Ahana, Shaurya, Arshi and Madhav to come running her way. They all came running to her feet, excited to get their hands on an icicle pop. Khushi couldn't help but to chuckle at the children's antics and handed them each an icicle pop, and each went running back off to play.

Khushi went over to the other Raizada ladies, giving them an icicle pop as well.

"This is so refreshing bhabi," Lavanya sighed. "It's totally perfect, isn't that right my little Lizy-boo."

Lavanya's two year-old daughter mumbled some words, drooling over the icicle pop her mother had given her a taste of.

"Exactly!"

Khushi couldn't help her chuckle. "You'll never change, will you?"

"Not a chance!"

"Good," Payal chuckled, her free hand over her baby bump. "Don't ever."

"I second that," Seema said, holding the icicle pop to her almost 3 year-old daughter, Shruthi.

"Hmm," Khushi agreed. "Oh, I better go give some to the twins before they get all fussy."

Khushi went over to Shalini and Aryan, who were holding her twin son and daughter, Karan and Kavitha. Shalini and Aryan refused to take icicle pops for themselves and shared one with the little ones, who were having fun with their grandparents.

The day went on by, lunch soon being offered to everyone and when 4 o'clock rolled around, two big cakes were brought out.

"Ahana! Aarav! It's time to cut the cake," Shalini called out.

The birthday girl and the birthday boy came running over, excited by the sight of their cake. The other children came running over as well, and the parents came around as well. All of the Raizada children were put together - Aarav, Ahana, Shaurya, Arshi, Madhav, Liza, Shruthi, Karan, and Kavitha - and photo after photo were taken by the adults.

"Ammu, no more pictures," Aarav whined.

"We want cake," Ahana pouted.

The adults chuckled and agreed. Arnav came forward and lit up the candles to Aarav's cake, while Aryan lit up the candles to Ahana's cake. Once they were all lit, everyone began singing happy birthday, and as soon as the song was done, both Aarav and Ahana blew out the six candles that sat on the top of each of their cakes. Their parents hugged them and fed them some cake, everyone taking turns to be fed or to feed the birthday boy or birthday girl.

*~*

The day went on, the party carrying on to the evening. The children remained to be very active, playing in the playroom while the adults relaxed in the den, the elders sitting out in the back.

"These kids have way too much energy," NK said, looking at the monitor, seeing how active the children were.

"Well they did just have cake," Akash said.

"That's definitely like an energy drink for them," Aman chuckled.

"I'll say," Arnav muttered.

"Oh, leave them be," Seema said to her husband. "I'm sure you were like that at their age."

"Nuh uh," NK frowned.

"Bhai, don't even," Lavanya frowned. "And neither of you two either, cause I remember a lot of things clearly, you guys were just as active and worrisome as these kids."

"Says the youngest of us all," Arnav frowned.

"Technically I'm not the youngest, Ahana is, but yes, there are still several memories from my youth, so don't even."

Both Arnav and Akash rolled their eyes.

"You tell 'em," Payal chuckled.

Akash frowned at her and Payal shrugged, sticking her tongue out at him, to which Akash chuckled. He sat down beside her and placed his hand over her bump and kissed her.

"Really," Arnav frowned.

"Hey, she's pregnant," Akash defended. "If I say one wrong thing, I'm done for."

"You're absolutely correct," Payal beamed, and she kissed him on his cheek.

"See?"

Everyone chuckled and Arnav rolled his eyes. Suddenly they could hear the sound of little feet, and Aarav, Shaurya, and Madhav came running in.

Aarav went running over to his parents. "Dad, is it okay if we play on the PlayStation? Pretty please? Ammu please?"

Arnav and Khushi looked at each other and then at their son, noticing the eager looks on the faces of their nephews from the corner of their eyes.

"As it is your birthday," Arnav began, "yes, you may play your video games."

"But only until we call you down for dinner," Khushi admonished.

"Yes! Okay, thank you," Aarav grinned, and he hugged his parents before turning back to his cousins. "Come on, let's go play!"

Both Shaurya and Madhav nodded and turned to their mothers, asking them to give them their controllers that they had brought from home, from their purse. Seema handed Shaurya his controller and Payal handed Madhav his controller as well. The two grinned and ran off with Aarav back to the playroom to play their video games.

"They're so cute," Lavanya smiled. "I can't wait to have a boy of my own."

"Fingers crossed the baby is a boy," Khushi smiled.

"I'm curious how you'll take it if it does turn out to be a boy," Seema said. "It's definitely different than raising a girl, I'll say."

"Oh don't say it like that, I'm having a girl after all," Payal said.

Seema chuckled. "My bad, I dramatized that a little. But trust me, it's not that bad, just different. I'm sure Khushi bhabi will agree with me on that."

"Oh it is," Khushi nodded. "I had Aarav always by my side, but when it came to Arshi, she wouldn't let go of Arnav no matter what."

"Hey, she's my little girl," Arnav defended, and Khushi rolled her eyes with a smile.

"And what about with the twins," Payal asked.

"Now that was very different," Khushi said. "I'm very blessed that not only did I have Arnav, Ammu, and Papa around to help, but that the two were such good babies. Well, most of the time."

"Kavitha was good, but with Karan, there were a few nights he kept us awake," Arnav said.

"But it was for a moment, that problem was quickly solved.

"I still can't believe you guys have four kids," Seema said. "Two for me is crazy as it is."

"Well it was quite the shocker when we found out I was pregnant with twins."

"And that's quite the understatement," Arnav said.

"Didn't your brother also have twins," Lavanya asked.

"Yeah, twin girls and they turn 2 next month," Khushi said. "Wow, there's a lot of children in the family now, so many birthdays to celebrate."

"Which is just perfect," Lavanya grinned.

"No kidding," everyone agreed.

*~*

Dinner time came quickly rolling by and everyone sat down in the dining room. The kids had been seated in their separate kids table, and everyone began to eat. Khushi and Arnav helped to feed the twins, Seema feeding Shruthi and Lavanya feeding Liza. Payal checked in on Madhav now and then, as well as NK on Shaurya, but the young ones were managing to eat on their own just fine.

When dinner was complete, everyone relaxed for a while before heading home. The young ones were evidently tired, as their parents carried them to the car. Once everyone said their farewells, they departed and went off their separate ways.

Khushi and Shalini tried to clean up as much as they could, Arnav, Aryan, and the workers helping out as well. They decided to leave certain things for tomorrow, taking care of everything else now. When all of that was done, they bid each other goodnight and headed off upstairs.

Both Arnav and Khushi went to the playroom, finding the kids there, Ahana already having left to go to bed. They found Aarav and Arshi playing on the play mat, while the twins were in their playpen.

"Alright everyone, its time for bed," Khushi said.

"Aw but mom, can't we get five more minutes," Aarav whined.

"No, it's time for bed," Arnav admonished.

"Please daddy," Arshi pouted.

"Now Arshi, no pouting," Khushi admonished. "It's bedtime, so both of you go to your rooms and get ready for bed. I'll be coming by in 10 minutes."

"Fine," the two young ones grumbled, and they put their toys away and left to their rooms.

Arnav and Khushi went over to the playpens and each picked up a twin. They walked over to their room, changed them into their jammies, and fed them their bottles, rocking the two to sleep. As usual, Kavitha was quick to fall asleep, so Khushi put her down in her crib.

"I'm gonna go check in on them," Khushi said.

Arnav nodded. "I'll be there in a few."

Khushi nodded and she went over to Arshi's room first. The little girl had brushed her teeth and was already in her cupcake jammies.

"Ammu, I want a birthday party too," the little one said when she saw her mother as she got in bed.

"Oh? Do you have anything special in mind," Khushi smiled as she pulled the covers over her.

"Unicorns!"

Khushi couldn't help her chuckle. "Okay, we'll do a unicorn-themed birthday party."

Arshi gasped. "Will there be a real unicorn?"

"Um... I'm not sure. But if you behave like a good girl, then maybe a unicorn will drop by."

Arshi gasped once more. "Oh my gosh! I'm going to be the best good girl in the whole wide world!"

"Is that so," Arnav said as he came in.

"Yes daddy, I'm going to be the best so that the unicorn will visit. So I have to go to sleep at my bedtime so that way I'll be a good girl," and she snuggled under the covers. "Goodnight Ammu, goodnight daddy."

Both Arnav and Khushi couldn't help their smiles and they each placed a kiss in Arshi's head and then left the room, shutting the door behind them. They walked over to Aarav's room and found him sitting in bed with his giraffe plush.

"Hey little man, did you brush your teeth," Arnav said as he went over to him.

Aarav nodded. "I did."

"Good," Khushi smiled softly. "Did you enjoy the party?"

Aarav nodded once more. "Yes, it was a lot of fun, and I can't wait to open my presents tomorrow."

"I'm surprised you didn't open them already," Arnav chuckled.

"Well Ahana said it would be better if we opened them tomorrow after school, that way we can open all of our presents that we got."

"Hmm, excited for you class birthday party tomorrow," Khushi asked.

"Yes, it's going to be so much fun!"

"Well it won't be any fun if you're tired or sleepy, so no more chit-chat, time for bed."

Aarav nodded and Arnav pulled the covers over him.

"Goodnight Aarav," both Arnav and Khushi said, placing a kiss on top of his head.

"Goodnight Ammu, goodnight dad. I love you both."

"We love you, too," Khushi smiled, and they left the room, shutting the door behind them.

Arnav and Khushi headed to their room, and as soon as they got in, both collapsed down onto the bed and let out a heavy sigh.

"Birthday parties are exhausting," Arnav huffed.

"That they are," Khushi sighed. "And it looks like we're gonna have to look for a unicorn for Arshi's birthday party."

"Great, how do I make something not real become real?"

"I'm sure I'll find something online," Khushi chuckled.

"Let me guess - a horse with a fake horn?"

"Yup."

"Gotcha," and both of them chuckled.

"Remember when children's birthday parties were the least of our worries?"

"Forget birthday parties, remember when children were the least of our worries? Those were the days...."

Arnav let out a sigh and turned to Khushi. Khushi looked at him, Arnav reaching out and caressing her cheek.

"Hi," he said softly.

"Hi," Khushi replied, her tone matching his.

"I swear when was the last time we got a moment like this?"

"Umm... kinda hard to remember when dealing with and worrying over four kids."

Arnav couldn't help his chuckle and he kissed her, Khushi holding onto his hand. For a moment, the two just looked at each other, gazing into each others' eyes. Passion began to build around them, and Arnav kissed her once more. The kiss was much more intense this time, and Khushi felt something bubble within her. She moved over Arnav and she kissed him. She brought her lips to his neck teething and teasing his flesh. Khushi felt Arnav's hands wander across her body, removing pins that held her sari in place, something that Arnav was very well at doing after having done it so many times over the years.

Arnav sat up, causing Khushi to straddle him. Their lips collided once more and while Arnav worked on removing her sari, Khushi worked on the buttons of his waistcoat and shirt, and removed them. Khushi went to move her hands to Arnav's pants, but she was immediately flipped over, her back meeting the bed. Arnav disposed every last string from her body and before Khushi could say a word, Arnav latched his mouth on to her breast, causing Khushi to cry out in pleasure. He sucked and teased her nipple before moving to the other one, keeping his eyes on her. Khushi moaned out in pleasure, her hand gripping onto his hair.

"Arnav," she moaned.

Arnav brought one hand down to her womanhood, his fingers immediately getting coated by her juices as he slid them through her folds.

Khushi bit her lip, moaning in pleasure. "I want your mouth on my pussy," she moaned.

Arnav groaned around her nipple and Khushi could feel his hard length hidden within his pants. He slightly teethed at her nipple, earning a cry from her, and moved down along her body and did as Khushi requested, bringing his mouth over her femininity. Khushi gasped and moaned the moment his mouth met her, and both of her hands buried themselves in his hair. Khushi looked down at Arnav and watched him ravish on her, his grip tightening on her thighs. His tongue did wonders to her and Khushi tossed her head back in pleasure, moaning and grinding her hips. As the feeling within her intensified, Khushi couldn't hold back any longer and exploded around him, biting down on her finger as she cried out from her release.

Her body shook and quivered as Arnav let her go, Khushi reveling from her orgasm. However the moment was quickly short, Arnav having gotten rid of pants and boxers, and thrusting his hard cock within her. Khushi let out a guttural moan, her back arching up into him as she shut her eyes. When she opened them, she found Arnav gazing down at her, and she reached up and caressed his face, and kissed him. As she did, Arnav thrusted in and out of her at a steady pace. After a draining day, this was exactly what Khushi needed, and she could feel her body rise once again. As the seconds passed and Arnav thrusted harder, Khushi came apart beneath him, Arnav muffling her cries as he kissed her.

Khushi pulled back, regaining her breath while Arnav moved slowly within her. She wrapped her arms around him, one hand diving into his hair, the other wrapping around his neck. Arnav wrapped her legs around him, and without a word, stood up. He walked them over to the secret room and laid Khushi down on white, fluffy carpet before the fireplace. He pulled out of her for just a moment, setting the fireplace up before returning to her.

"Setting up the mood, I see," Khushi teased.

"It only seemed right," and Arnav thrusted back within her.

Khushi moaned out in pleasure, not paying attention to how loud she was since nothing could be heard from this room. She felt Arnav extend her hands up and grip them down with his own, and she knew exactly what was coming next, so she wrapped her legs around Arnav tightly and Arnav pounded into her relentlessly. Khushi could not hold back any of her cries or moans, her body humming and vibrating as she felt Arnav move within her and hear his small grunts. Her body began rising once again and when she felt it explode, she bit down on Arnav's shoulder, her body arching as she found her release. Arnav let out another grunt, causing Khushi's body to shudder. She eventually released him her head rolling back as her grip on him loosened.

"Marking me again, hmm," Arnav smirked.

"It's your fault," Khushi breathed.

Arnav couldn't help his chuckle as he released her hands. He sat up, taking Khushi up with him, and Khushi wrapped her arms around Arnav's neck. She began to slowly move her hips, feeling Arnav within her. She moved nice and slow, rolling her hips, and kissed him, her hands making their way into his hair. Arnav kissed her back, keeping his hands at her waist.

Khushi slowly built up her speed, gyrating her hips. She moved her lips to Arnav's neck, teasing and teething his flesh. Arnav wrapped her hair around his and when she felt her nick him, he pulled on it, bringing her back. Khushi gasped, her body arched into him as she rode his length, her eyes shut. She felt Arnav take her nipple into his mouth, and Khushi moaned, moving a bit faster. She felt Arnav tease and nip at her flesh, Khushi moaning out in pleasure.

"Ride me baby," Khushi heard him mutter against her nipple.

Khushi let out another moan and tightened her grip. She began to move faster and looked back down at Arnav. She felt his hands urge her and guide her, supporting her. Within her, she could feel Arnav pulsate and twitch, and knew that Arnav was ready to cum, so she began to move a little faster and within a matter of seconds, both came apart, Khushi crying out as her grip tightened, her forehead against Arnav's. She felt her insides clench and milk Arnav's length, Khushi feeling the warm gush he had released within her. She slowly rode out her orgasm, her hips slowly moving until she no longer had any energy to support her.

Arnav held her to him, bringing Khushi's head over to his shoulder to let her relax. He laid them back down, still buried within her, and held her to him. Neither said anything for a moment, Khushi's eyes shut as she calmed her racing heart. Arnav simply laid beside her, holding her while running his hand over her glowing body.

The fire crackled away in the background, it being the only source if noise to fill up the room asides from their breathing. Khushi finally opened up her eyes and looked up at Arnav. He smiled down at her softly and kissed her, Khushi caressing his cheek.

Arnav pulled back first and looked into her eyes for a moment. "I believe there's something you need to tell me."

Khushi looked into his eyes and immediately understood what he meant, and a small, shy smile appeared on her face. "You're right," and she took his hand and moved it over her abdomen. "I do."

But nothing else really needed to be said, as all was understood, and Arnav kissed Khushi, both absolutely happy.

Arnav rested his forehead against Khushi's. "I love you, Khushi."

"I love you, too, Arnav. Forever and always," and she kissed him again.

And they all lived happily ever after.

THE END

Chapter Seventy One

With the news of Khushi expecting a baby girl, double celebrations were called for and the family was reunited to celebrate. Per Arnav's request, however, Lavanya agreed to keep it small so she held the party at their house, also making it easy for NK and Seema. While the elders were downstairs, everyone else stayed upstairs, the ladies hanging out in NK's and Seema's bedroom.

"How's it going for you new mama," Payal asked Seema.

"Tiring," Seema said as she collapsed down onto the bed. "Lately he's been fussy at night and stays awake, and no matter how hard we try to get Shaurya to fall asleep, he refuses."

"I'm sure it's just a phase," Khushi smiled softly.

"I hope so. The pooping and the burping I can deal with, but a non-sleepy baby while I'm sleep deprived, I cannot."

"Well if it helps, maybe try to keep him up a little longer in the day so that he sleeps more at night. And swaddling should help as well, or so I've heard Arnav say."

"Let me guess - baby book?"

"One of many," Khushi grinned, rolling her eyes.

"Same here with NK, he just won't drop it," Seema rolled her eyes.

"I might have a solution," Payal said."

I'll do anything!"

"Just have him give the books to Akash."

"Give them to Akash? But why would he-?

"Khushi's eyes widened and so did Lavanya's.

"Shut the fuck up," Lavanya grinned.

Khushi placed her hand over Payal's. "You really mean...?"

Payal nodded. "I'm pregnant."

The room erupted with squeals of joy and all of the ladies hugged Payal, Payal unable to help herself, getting emotional.

"Oh my gosh congratulations," Khushi exclaimed.

"I'm so happy for you," Seema grinned.

"Another baby is joining the family, oh fuck yeah," Lavanya exclaimed.

The others rolled their eyes at Lavanya's choice of words, but they had to agree that it was true.

"This is going to be amazing! I can't wait to get a grip on Akash Bhai-"

"You can't," Payal cried out.

Everyone looked at Payal in confusion.

"What the-? Why," Khushi asked.

"I... I haven't told him...."

"Why not," Seema asked.

"Well... I don't know. I guess I'm just nervous."

"How come," Lavanya frowned.

"Did Akash say something," Khushi asked. "As far as I know, he's been wanting a child. That even seemed to be the case when you all came over to our place last time."

"No, it's nothing like that," Payal said, shaking her head. "It's just... I don't know, I'm just so nervous myself and I'm still processing it. I mean... it's been quite some time since Akash and I got married and...."

"And what," Khushi asked softly.

Payal let out a sigh. "People started saying things," she said very softly.

"What do you mean," Lavanya frowned.

"I didn't notice it at first but... the first time I ever heard anyone say anything was at work, some time ago. Some of the ladies were wondering how come even after being married for so long that there was no news of anything. At first I didn't let it get it to me, because the truth is we weren't even trying - we were only trying to live our lives and have fun. But eventually..." Payal let out another sigh. "People were just getting more and more cruel, and we had started trying for a moment, but then we kinda stopped because of things getting hectic at work for Akash, but even then nothing had worked so.... Some women sure can be nasty."

"What did they say," Khushi asked, her jaw tense.

"What else would they say," she scoffed sarcastically. "That I couldn't get pregnant, that something was wrong with me, or something was wrong with Akash-"

"Those bitches," Lavanya scowled.

"Harpies," Seema sneered.

"Whatever they are... I slowly started to believe them. For a moment I really thought that maybe something was wrong with me-"

Payal's voice cracked and she looked down, tears coming to her eyes. Khushi reached out and held her hand Seema holding her other hand, while Lavanya placed a hand over her knee.

"Hey, don't cry," Khushi soothed. "Obviously that's not true, and they're just bitter and jealous of you, that's all, forget them."

"Yeah, they're just a bunch of jealous whores," Lavanya said.

"I second that," Seema said.

Payal couldn't help her chuckle at her sister in law's words. "They are," and she wiped a tear away that had escaped. "But... it just really sucked that Ma had to hear things from other people as well. All those aunties...."

"Fuck them, they're just villains like in TV dramas," Lavanya said, rolling her eyes, and the other ladies chuckled.

Khushi turned back to Payal. "Have you been to the doctors?"

Payal nodded. "I went earlier today. I did intend on going as soon as I could, once I saw the 5 positive pregnancy tests but... I just couldn't believe it."

"How far along are you," Seema asked.

"Six weeks."

"Oh my gosh," the three ladies gushed.

"I know and... when I heard the heartbeat I just... I still can't believe this is really happening, I just...."

Khushi squeezed her hand lightly. "Well trust me, if you don't believe it now, you sure as heck will when your tummy starts getting big and round and you're waddling around everywhere like a penguin," she teased lightly.

Payal couldn't help her laugh, a few more tears escaping. "Holy crap, this is really happening, isn't it? And why am I getting so emotional for," she tried to chuckle off as she wiped away a few more tears.

"That's pregnancy for you," Khushi shrugged with a smile.

"You're pregnant?"

All the ladies looked up in surprise at the sound of Akash's voice, finding not only him at the door, but Arnav, NK, and Aman as well. All of the men looked absolutely surprised, but Akash looked completely stunned. Payal looked back at the other ladies and they nodded, reassuring her. Feeling a bit more positive, Payal got up and went over to Akash, his eyes still wide and on her.

"I'm pregnant," she lightly laughed. "I found out last week after taking a few tests, but I couldn't believe it myself, so I finally went to the doctors this morning and it really is true. I know I should've told you earlier but I just-"

But Payal was immediately cut off as Akash caressed her cheeks and kissed her. The others cheered and whooped with joy as Akash let go of her lips and rested his forehead against hers.

"You're not mad at me," Payal asked softly.

"Not at all baby, I'm so happy," and Akash hugged her.

Lavanya began clapping. "Eep! Oh my gosh, we have to go tell the parents, they're going to be so excited!"

Without a word, Lavanya rushed out of the room and everyone followed after her. They all joined the adults downstairs, causing the elders to get curious when they saw them. But as soon as Akash and Payal announced the great news, everyone was ecstatic, especially Manorama. She showered Payal and Akash with hugs and kisses and she couldn't believe that she was actually going to become a grandmother!

"Ugh, this is all just so exciting," Lavanya gushed, gripping onto Aman's arm.

"Yeah, I don't think I can top this at all," Aman said.

Lavanya looked up at him in confusion. "What do you mean? And wait, I thought we were meeting tomorrow since I had this thing going on with the family tonight."

"Yeah but um, I was told to come since I'm a part of the family, or at least, hopefully will be."

"What do you mean?"

Aman released his arm and reached into his pocket as he bent down on one knee. Lavanya gaped at him in shock, the other members of the family also looking at them in shock.

"Aman," Lavanya gasped, but she couldn't say anything else.

"I, um... well it was quite the process to get here. Not only did I ask your father for your hand in marriage, but I went through your brothers as well..."

Lavanya looked at them, each of the men looking at her with a confident yet gentle smile.

"And they all gave me their blessing quite easily actually...."

The Raizada ladies looked at the husbands in shock, surprised that they didn't make things difficult on Aman. But then again, they had known Aman for quite some time now, so it did also make sense why they didn't.

"So since I have their blessing... Lavanya Raizada, will you marry me?"

"Are you fricking kidding me, yes," Lavanya exclaimed.

Lavanya's tears flowed free as Aman placed the ring on her finger, and as Aman stood up, he picked Lavanya up into his arms and swung her around with joy, everyone else either clapping, or clapping while shedding a few tears. They congratulated them and everyone was beyond happy! Luckily for the infants, who had been asleep, taking their nap, had decided to wake up then and join the festivities.

As the family all sat down together for dinner, Khushi couldn't help but to look around at everyone. Aman and Lavanya were wrapped up in their love bubble, absolutely happy, Lavanya admiring her ring. NK and Seema were cooing at their little one as NK fed Shaurya his bottle. Akash and Payal were very happy, however it seemed that her devar was already getting very protective, fussing about what she should eat and what she shouldn't eat. Looking at the elders, she could see that Kaki Ma was over the moon, excited for her coming grandchild, although she seemed to be on Payal's side, thinking that Akash was going way beyond protective, Bade Papa also seeming to agree with his wife. As for Choti Ma, she looked very happy, her and Chote Papa smiling at NK, Seema, and their grandson, as well as at Lavanya and their future son in-law. As for her Ammu and Papa, she saw the way they were doting over Ahana, and she couldn't be more happier for them.

"Khushi?"

Khushi snapped out of her thoughts and looked at Arnav, who had his eyebrow arched. She simply shook her head to gesture that it was nothing and sighed, looking down her bump and placing her hand over it before turning her attention to Aarav, who was having fun in his father's lap while toying with his father's phone. She couldn't help her smile and kissed the little one on his head.

Aryan picked up his glass and stood up. "I think a toast is in requirement here, we have many things to celebrate."

Everyone nodded and held their glasses up.

"To Aman and Lavanya - Aman, we've known you for quite some time now and have already considered you as part of the family, but we look forward to officially making you a part of it.

"To Nandkishore and Seema - I, like everyone else, am very proud of you two and am really happy for the bundle of joy you have brought into the universe, and I know it can be hard dealing with a newborn and there may be some points where you will feel very sleep deprived, but I know that in the end you two will do very well and raise Shaurya to be a strong, wonderful man.

"To Akash and Payal - we are all very happy for you two and thank you for not only the wonderful news, but for helping to make this family grow. I understand that society hasn't always been nice to you two, as I've heard some of the nasty things people had to say, and no one took it nicely - not any of us elders and I'm sure neither of you. But you two didn't let that bring you down and now here we are! We all look forward to meeting your little one and congratulations.

"To my son, Arnav, and my beautiful daughter Khushi - Khushi, you truly are the embodiment of happiness. Ever since you came into our lives, there has been nothing but happiness. Yes, there were those few dark moments, but you didn't let that take over, you helped to fight it. You not only fought it, but brought light in as well. You brought my light back, my Shalini back, allowing for me to experience fatherhood again. Not only did you bring Shalini back and help me get Ahana, but you've given me a wonderful grandson, and soon, a granddaughter, and I cannot wait to meet her. You truly are, not only the best thing to happen to Chote, but to all of us. Thank you."

Khushi couldn't help her tears, Arnav reaching over and giving her hand a light squeeze.

"To family!"

"To family," everyone echoed and they cheered, everyone completely in joy.

*~*

As time went on, Khushi becoming more and more heavily pregnant, her relief was somewhat relieved. As Arnav had said, he had gotten a private investigator to look into Abhay, and what Abhay had said to his parents was true. Abhay was absolutely harmless, living his life and never wanting to associate with anything his mother had to do with. It took a moment for Arnav to come terms with this, as he was very on guard and protective of his family, but he eventually relaxed and came to the terms that Abhay was never going to be a problem. Their family was safe and they no longer had any worries to trouble them....

For now.

Chapter Seventy

Suddenly a cry broke out from Shalini's baby monitor, notifying her that Ahana was awake, so she headed on up to Ahana's room. Seeing the time, Khushi decided to wake Aarav up so that the little one wouldn't stay up all night, so she went to Aarav's room. The little one was still asleep when Khushi got there, so she picked him up and sat down in the rocking chair, trying to wake him up. As she did, she couldn't stop thinking about everything they had just learned downstairs, and it still boggled her mind.

"Is he awake yet?"

Khushi snapped out of her thoughts and looked up to see Arnav. He came in, flicking the light switch on, which immediately made Aarav twitch and fuss.

"Why didn't I think to do that," Khushi asked aloud.

"You're distracted," and he took Aarav in his arms, the little one's head resting on his shoulder.

Khushi let out a sigh and leaned back in the chair. "I can't believe she has a son. A fucking son," she hissed.

Arnav couldn't help his chuckle. It wasn't everyday that Khushi would cuss after all.

"Who does that," Khushi continued. "She lied to her husband saying that the child was dead when in actuality she had him shipped off to boarding school without a care for him. Who does that?"

"Only someone as deranged as Divya."

Khushi let out a scoff. "Deranged is right - she wanted everything that Ammu had so badly, that she even neglected her own son and focused only on you. ...it just blows my mind."

"Which is one of the reasons why I want a private investigator to look in on him and keep an eye out."

Khushi looked up at him in confusion.

"I mean like you said, she neglected him and only cared about me and my family. That could give him motive to harm our family, and he could just be lying. Now I know I might be overthinking it, but I'd rather be safe than sorry. I won't let anyone harm you, Aarav, our coming baby, or anyone for that matter, at all, ever again."

Khushi got up and went over to him, smiling softly. She reached up and gave him a soft kiss before leaning her forehead against his. Just then, Aarav began to fuss, bringing their attention on him.

"I guess he can sense when his parents are getting lovey-dovey," Khushi chuckled.

"Yeah, that's gonna be a problem," Arnav sighed.

Khushi chuckled and took the little one in her arms, who had drifted his eyes open a little bit. He shut them again for a moment, before opening them again.

"Good morning to you, or rather, good evening little one," Khushi grinned.

Aarav mumbled and cooed into her neck before rubbing his little fists on his eyes.

"I'm going to assume that he said he's hungry," Arnav said.

Khushi nodded. "All he had was his bottle on the ride back."

"Why don't you get him cleaned up and I'll go get his food."

Khushi nodded once more and Arnav placed a kiss on her head before leaving the room. Once he had left, Khushi turned to get Aarav washed up, as well as changed his diaper and clothes. As soon as Aarav was fresh and clean, Arnav came back with Aarav's food. He sat down on Aarav's play mat and Khushi set him down besides his dad, placing his bib around his neck. She put a few of his toys around him, Aarav going immediately for his giraffe, and Arnav fed their son in peace.

"Your appointment is tomorrow, right," Arnav asked.

Khushi nodded. "Yeah, it's in the morning. I asked Ammu to watch Aarav while we're gone."

"Excited?"

Khushi gave a small smile before placing her hand over her tummy. "Anxious, really."

Arnav took her other hand in his and Khushi looked up at him.

"Everything will be alright from here on out," Arnav said softly. "I promise."

He reached over and kissed her and Khushi caressed his cheek. Aarav began to act fussy, causing the two to separate and turn their attention back to their little boy.

The little family carried on with the rest of their evening, along with the rest of the family, hoping that the worst was behind them.

*~*

The following morning, Arnav and Khushi both went to Khushi's doctor's appointment. Khushi was anxious to hear what the gender of her baby was, and she couldn't remove her eyes off of the screen as the doctor continued on with her doings.

"Alright, so today we're going to find out the gender of the baby," Dr. Fields smiled. "Excited?"

"Anxious," Khushi confessed.

"You have nothing to worry about. So far, everything has been going really well. And I promise that this time, I will personally see to your delivery when the time comes."

Khushi gave a small smile and Arnav squeezed her hand lightly.

"So then, ready to find out the sex of your baby?"

Both Arnav and Khushi nodded and looked at the screen, displaying their baby.

"Okay then...."

The sound of the baby's heartbeat filled up the room.

"It looks like... you're having a baby girl," Dr. Fields smiled.

Khushi gasped and covered her mouth with her hands as tears began to form and free themselves on their own. Arnav couldn't believe his own ears - his wish of having a baby girl was coming true! He reached over to Khushi and placed a kiss on her head then rested his cheek against her, Khushi taking a hold of his hands and bringing them by her heart.

She truly couldn't believe that they were going to have a baby girl, and she was very very happy!

Chapter Sixty Nine

Their vacation had come to an end, and after having been far apart for so long, Khushi couldn't wait to get back home to the rest of their family. So with their belongings all packed up, the little family of three got into the car and drove back home.

"By the way, did Lavanya call you by any chance," Khushi asked as she fed Aarav.

"No, why?"

"She called me about the party she's throwing-"

"Wait, she's serious? How many more parties are we going to have?"

Khushi couldn't help her chuckle. "You know Lavanya, she's always in a festive mood. Any reason to celebrate is just enough for her."

"Well she's lucky I owe her, given what she's done."

Khushi looked up to see Arnav glancing back at her through the rear view mirror, a small smirk running on his face. She returned him with one of her own before turning her attention back to their son, who was toying with her fingers as she fed him his bottle.

*~*

After a long drive later, Arnav, Khushi, and Aarav arrived back home and were greeted by Aryan, Shalini, and Ahana.

"Welcome back," Shalini beamed as she went towards them.

She hugged Khushi and then went over to her son and grandson, while Khushi went over to Aryan and Ahana. With the hugs and greetings exchanged, everyone headed inside, sitting down in the living room. Arnav and Khushi spoke about their trip while Aryan and Shalini caught them up with what had been going on here.

"Lavanya is very keen on throwing the party for Aarav," Shalini said.

"She really needs to relax," Arnav sighed with a roll of his eyes.

"Oh come on Arnav, you know how she is," Khushi defended. "Let her be."

Arnav simply rolled his eyes in return.

"Why don't you three head upstairs and get some rest," Aryan said. "After all you did all just travel for so long, you must be tired."

The couple nodded and they headed upstairs. Khushi got Aarav changed up and put him down in his room for his nap and then went to their room. Arnav had already changed up and was laying back in bed, so Khushi quickly changed up into her home-wear and got comfortable besides Arnav. It wasn't long until the two drifted off to sleep, taking a well-deserved nap.

*~*

Several hours had passed when Khushi finally awoke. Arnav was still asleep beside her and when she looked at the baby monitor, she saw that her son was still sound asleep. She decided to get up and washed up, then took the monitor with her as she left the room.

Khushi headed downstairs and found Shalini in the kitchen, preparing tea as well as some snacks. She helped her finish preparing everything and then helped bring everything out, Aryan coming downstairs, joining them.

"Chote's still asleep," he asked Khushi as she poured him his tea.

"Yeah, he's just a little tired."

"I don't blame him, it was quite a long drive."

The ladies settled down besides Aryan, both mommies with their baby monitors sitting beside them, letting them keep an eye on their sleeping baby. Everyone continued on with their conversations as they sipped on their tea and munched on the snacks.

"Um, Khushi... there's actually something we need to talk to you about," Aryan said, glancing at his wife.

Khushi looked at them in confusion, setting her tea down on the table.

"We were going to tell both you and Chote together, but given that he's still asleep...."

Khushi was even more confused. "Tell us what?"

Aryan and Shalini looked at each other for a moment before looking back at Khushi.

"You see Khushi," Shalini began, "while you three were away on vacation... something happened."

"What do you mean? Is everything alright? Are you okay-?"

"We're fine, it's nothing like that sweetheart. It's actually...."

Shalini looked away, confusing Khushi even more.

Aryan cleared his throat and set his tea down. "While you three were away... I received a call from the police commissioner."

Khushi's eyebrows slightly lifted in surprise. The police commissioner?

"He called me to let me know that.... After everything that happened with Divya and her trial and everything, she had been transferred to a prison. She had been there all this time ever since then."

"Had," Khushi asked, confused.

Shalini placed her hand over hers. "She.... The prison that she was being held in... a fight broke out."

Khushi's eyebrows shot up in surprise.

"Apparently things quickly got out of hands and went south. ....the inmates began a brawl and things got nasty really quick and... and unfortunately for Divya, she got caught in between it."

"What do you mean?"

Khushi, Shalini, and Aryan looked up to see Arnav. It was clear by the look on his face that he had heard about what they were talking about.

Arnav went over to Khushi and sat down beside her. "What happened?"

Shalini looked at her husband and Aryan looked at her. She gave a simple nod and Aryan nodded in return with a sigh.

"Brawls broke out at the prison. There were many casualties and... among those casualties... Divya was one of them."

Both Arnav and Khushi looked at him with their eyebrows scrunched.

"She no longer is in this world with us."

Khushi gasped in shock, her hand immediately moving over her mouth. Arnav looked at his father in shock, shocked by the words he had heard.

"The commissioner had us come in to identify her, just to be safe," Shalini said, her voice very light and soft.

Khushi reached out and took Shalini's hand in hers, giving it a light squeeze.

Arnav, however, was still in shock. "But... how?"

"Someone from the inside managed to open all of the inmates' cells, and all hell broke lose. People began fighting each other left and right, and there were many casualties. The wardens are assuming that Divya was trying to use this moment as an escape, but unfortunately for her, well... let's just say she managed to make some enemies in prison, which led to...."

Arnav nodded, understanding what his father was trying to say.

"But that's not the only thing."

Both Arnav and Khushi looked at him in confusion.

"What do you mean," Khushi asked.

Aryan looked at Shalini and she reached out and gave his hand a light squeeze before looking back at her children.

"When the commissioner called us in," Shalini began, "we weren't the only ones requested to be there."

"Meaning?"

Shalini let out a sigh. "It turns out that not only were we asked to come in and identify her body... but her son was asked to come in as well."

Khushi's jaw dropped as she looked at her mother in shock, Arnav even more shocked.

"Her son," Arnav asked.

Shalini nodded and then looked at Khushi. "Khushi, do you remember back when I told you about my kidnapping, about how I had seen Abhimanyu?"

Khushi thought back for a moment. "You mean... he was Divya's husband if I remember correctly. You said she broke his legs?"

Shalini nodded. "Yeah. But do you remember how I told you how he told me he no longer had a reason to escape, a reason to live?"

Khushi nodded.

"He thought that because he thought his son was dead. ...turns out he was lied to."

"When we arrived to identify her," Aryan began, "that's when we learned of his existence. His name is Abhay and for a majority of his life, he was in boarding school. He barely ever saw his mother except on rare occasions, and then for a while, he wouldn't even see her for years. She would only send him letters quarterly throughout the year and that was it. Other than that, he barely knew the woman."

Khushi leaned back, still very surprised by what she had just learned. "So she... she lied and stole their son away from his own father... why am I not surprised," and she clenched her fist.

Shalini rubbed her shoulder, comforting her.

Arnav tried to process everything he had learned, but it was still rather not smooth. "So wait, you're telling me that all of these years she was here living with us, she had a secret son hidden away in a boarding school? How is it that we never even knew this, how did we... how were we so blinded by her?"

Khushi placed her hand over Arnav's. "Don't beat yourself over it Arnav - Divya is- was, always a very cunning woman. Now that I'm thinking it through, I'm really not so surprised that she did what she did." Khushi looked back at Aryan. "But where is the son now, does he even know anything of what's happened here?"

"Even after graduating, Abhay never had any connection with Divya. He, simply put, hates her very much."

"He despises her," Shalini said. "When we met him and told him how we knew Divya and what she had done to us, he was absolutely disgusted and even felt ashamed to be her son. I truly felt sorry for the boy... especially after telling him about what had happened with Abhimanyu."

"You told him everything," Khushi asked.

Shalini nodded. "He has a right to know that even though his mother didn't care for him, his father loved him very much but was lied to. But after I told him that, it only fueled his hate for Divya even more so.... He even refused to light her pyre during the funeral."

"You mean that's all done with," Arnav asked.

Aryan nodded. "Abhay just wanted it over with, so it was all done rather quickly. There were a few hitches, given how the boy felt about his mother, but your mother managed to convince him to do the right thing."

"It took several tries," Shalini said. "He absolutely refused to light the pyre, but after many explanations, I managed to convince him, and only then did he finally agree to do what he needed to do."

Khushi let out a sigh, processing everything she had just learned. "I can't believe all of that has happened... she's actually gone forever, she can't ever trouble us again, can she?"

Arnav brought his hand over hers, Khushi only then realizing that she had instinctively placed hers over her baby bump.

"Never again," Shalini said softly, caressing her cheek.

"So what about the son," Arnav asked. "Where is he now?"

"He lives in the city," Aryan said. "He's been working on becoming a lawyer. Asides from that, he's going to be marrying soon."

"So he poses as no threat."

Even though it wasn't a question, Aryan answered anyways. "None at all. Again, he knew nothing of his mother and wanted nothing to do with her given the way she's treated him all his life."

"Hmm.... I'd still rather be safe than sorry, so I just want to hire a PI to look on him for a bit."

Aryan nodded in understanding. "If it'll give a sense of peace, then okay."

Chapter Sixty Eight

Arnav put Aarav down in his crib and placed his giraffe beside him, the little one immediately wrapping his arm around it. He placed a kiss atop of Aarav's head, and then left the room.

As he walked over to their room, Arnav couldn't help but to wonder if Khushi was going to keep up her childish antics, causing him to grin. But his grin quickly dropped - along with his jaw - as his eyes immediately landed on his wife who was in nothing but a sheer-black bodysuit. She was laying in bed, her back facing towards him, so she didn't see him come in.

Arnav was too surprised by what Khushi wearing - he just didn't expect this, not at all. The lace barely did anything to cover her up, but that didn't bother Arnav, not at all!

Taking his shirt off, Arnav headed over to the bed and turned off the lights. He went beside Khushi and placed his hand at her waist, and placed a kiss in her hair. But Khushi only shifted a little and let out a small grunt, causing Arnav to realize that she had already fallen asleep.

What the? She- fine, and he let out a sigh.

He pulled back and laid down, laying on his side, facing Khushi. Several minutes passed and as sleep began to take over Arnav, Khushi opened her eyes. A smile formed immediately - her plan had worked! She listened carefully to figure out if Arnav was almost asleep, his breathing getting even. When it became clear that he was, Khushi slightly moved back, bringing her bum against him. She snuggled into him, her bum rubbing against his length.

Sleep was immediately taken away from him, Arnav's eyes popping open. He looked down in between them before looking back up at Khushi, who had already closed her eyes and pretended to be asleep. It was normal of Khushi to move in her sleep, that Arnav was used to. So assuming the normal, Arnav tried to empty his mind and tried to go to sleep.

Khushi listened to him again, Arnav letting out a sigh and trying to fall asleep as he wrapped his arm around her waist. Several moments passed as Khushi waited again, and then at the right moment, she began to snuggle into him again, brushing into his length once more. She felt him go semi-hard beneath the fabric, and Arnav let out a small breathy groan. Hearing him instantly turned Khushi on, and she couldn't resist anymore. She began gyrating her hips, teasing his length, feeling him get harder. She was enjoying this little game, when it came to a quick halt, Arnav bringing his hand down and cupping her womanhood, causing her to gasp.

"Pretending to be asleep hmm?"

Khushi bit her lip and swiveled her hips once more, Arnav letting out a groan.

Feeling the buttons of the bodysuit beneath his fingers, Arnav popped them open and slid his fingers between her wet folds. Khushi let out a moan, her hand moving over his.

"You're soaking wet," he groaned with appreciation, and Khushi hummed in return.

Feeling himself being hard and heavy, Arnav pulled his pants down, releasing himself. He moved Khushi's leg over and without another word, he buried himself within her. Both let out a guttural groan, Khushi's body clenching around him. Arnav slowly pulled back and thrust back into her, Khushi letting out a small cry. He pulled back slowly again before plunging back into her quickly once more. He continued to do so, driving Khushi insane! She needed him to go harder, she needed him to go faster - she just needed him!

Khushi turned back to look at him and brought his face closer to hers, and kissed him. Arnav could understand her urgency through the kiss, and began to speed up, no longer teasing her. Khushi let go of his lips, but her grip on him remained tight as she let out gaspy moans, feeling her body climb higher and higher, until in a matter of moments she crashed, crying out as she found her release.

As Khushi recovered from her high, she felt Arnav move over her, letting her lay down on her back. She felt him raise her bodysuit up slightly before burying himself within her again. Khushi let out a guttural moan as she opened her eyes and gazed up at Arnav, wanting him desperately.

So much for thinking I could tease him for long with this insane pregnancy libido, Khushi thought to herself.

Arnav began thrusting within her, and Khushi felt like she would lose her mind! Her desire for husband would just not decrease and she only wanted him more and more. She held his hand, bringing it to her lips, placing kisses on it. She glanced at him, finding his eyes still on her, and she placed his finger in her mouth and sucked on it. As she did, she could see the excitement build in his eyes and she moaned around his finger before grazing her teeth along it, causing Arnav to falter a bit. She released his finger with a pop and glided his hand down along her throat before making him grip it. Arnav was absolutely shocked by what she was doing, not to mention was shocked that that was what she wanted. But she kept his hand in place, right over her throat.

"Fuck my pussy hard, daddy," Khushi moaned.

And Arnav's brain went into complete mush, not understanding anything else in the world. He did exactly as his wife asked, fucking her hard. He kept his grip on her throat - not too tight, and Khushi continued to hold his hand in place while the other toyed with her breast, Khushi crying out in complete pleasure. Orgasm after orgasm rippled through her, cries escaping from her lips, nonstop. Arnav found himself ready to explode and Khushi could tell he was ready.

"In my mouth," she gasped.

Arnav immediately pulled out of her, bringing Khushi up with him. Khushi immediately wrapped her lips around his length, and the moment they touched him, he burst into her mouth, Khushi gripping onto Arnav's ass and keeping him in place as she milked out every last drop from him. When she was done with him, she released him with a pop, some Arnav's cum managing to drip down her chin. She looked up at him with a smile and Arnav couldn't help his own. He placed a kiss on the top of her head before looking back at her and wiping her chin clean.

"I like driving you insane," Khushi smiled, and she took his thumb into her mouth, wiping it clean.

"I think I like it too," Arnav sighed. "I think I really like it, too."

Chapter Sixty Seven

"Come on little man, say dada! Say dada!"

But all Arnav got in return was raspberries.

Khushi couldn't help her chuckle as she leaned back on the couch. "Give it up Arnav - its not happening."

Arnav frowned at Khushi. For the past few days of their vacation, Arnav had been trying really hard to get Aarav to say dada first, but his son was more interested in his toys and blowing raspberries, as well as chewing on his giraffe.

Arnav held Aarav up, Aarav letting out a giggle around the poor giraffe he was chewing on, his daddy's frown looking very funny to the little one.

"You can't let me down again," Arnav frowned at him.

"And when was the first supposed time he let you down," Khushi smirked, her eyebrow arched.

"When he decided to be a boy instead of a girl," and Khushi couldn't help but to chuckle.

"I'm pretty sure he had no choice in that," she grinned.

But Arnav continued to frown, Khushi still chuckling.

"Ignore Mama," Arnav muttered to Aarav.

"Muh," Aarav said around the giraffe.

Arnav moved the plush out of his mouth. "No, not mama - say dada."

"Mmm... muh."

"No mama... dada."

Khushi grinned at the sight of Arnav's annoyance. Finding the moment just too cute, Khushi got her phone out and began recording the two.

"Come on Aarav, I know you can do it, say dada."

But Aarav only blew a raspberry in return.

"Say dada. Da... da."

Aarav instead plopped the giraffe back into his mouth.

"I guess not," Khushi chuckled. "Looks like mama will be his first word."

"Muh... mum."

Both Arnav's and Khushi's eyes widened and they looked at Aarav.

"Mum..."

"That's it Aarav, you've almost got it," she smiled, her eyes swelling with tears. "You can say it, say mama."

"Ma... mama."

Khushi squealed out with joy while Arnav looked at Aarav in shock, the little baby letting out a laugh like his mother. Khushi got off of the the couch and picked Aarav into her arms, reversing the camera on her phone to them.

"Say it again Aarav, say mama."

"Mama," the little one exclaimed.

Khushi's tears flowed free and she smothered Aarav with kisses, the little one no longer finding things fun, fussing instead. Arnav got up, still rather shocked, but he took Aarav back into his arms.

Arnav let out a sigh. "Oh well... maybe next time."

"I have to let everyone know immediately, we have to celebrate!"

Khushi went rushing to the kitchen, Arnav following behind with Aarav in his arms. There was some chocolate cake in the fridge that they had gotten from the market the other day, so they celebrated with that, Khushi giving Aarav a little bit of it as well.

Too ecstatic, Khushi posted on social media and let the family know about Aarav's milestone, and all of the ladies were ecstatic, the men somewhat bummed because they somewhat expected dada to be Aarav's first word, but an accomplishment was an accomplishment and they were proud of the little one. Lavanya being Lavanya, immediately planned for a family get-together to celebrate the moment. Arnav found it a little too much, but then again his little sister had helped his wife out with her vacation outfits, so he decided not to complain.

But Khushi also had plans of her own celebration, so she decided to get dinner going, and her idea for desert was set - jalebis!

"You've got to be kidding me," Arnav frowned as he watched her.

"Not at all," Khushi grinned.

Arnav looked down at Aarav, who he had placed down in his high chair. "Mama crazy."

"Mama," the little one clapped.

Khushi let out a squeal and did a little dance, Arnav rolling his eyes.

Oh boy, Arnav thought to himself.

*~*

Not allowing Arnav to help her at all, Khushi prepared dinner all by herself, much to Arnav's dismay. Finally everything was ready and everyone settled down at the table, Aarav in his high chair. Khushi had decided to make biriyani for the occasion, and she had made it mild enough so that Aarav could have some as well.

"You really think he's gonna eat it," Arnav asked as Khushi filled Aarav's baby spoon with rice.

"Of course he will, he's had rice before."

Khushi held the spoon out to Aarav and the little one took it with no fuss.

"See," Khushi grinned proudly. "That's Mama's little boy."

"Mama," Aarav clapped.

Khushi let out another squeal and kissed Aarav's cheek, meanwhile Arnav rolled his eyes.

"We get it, you can say mama," Arnav frowned.

"Arnav, don't be jealous," Khushi scolded with a frown.

But Arnav simply huffed and placed some biryani in his mouth.

The little family of three continued to eat, Aarav being a good little boy, eating what his mother fed him. He finished his bowl of food, Arnav and Khushi finishing their food as well. With all of that set aside, Khushi placed the platter of jalebis down, Arnav widening his eyes at the sight of them.

"Khushi, this is a mountain of jalebis," Arnav exclaimed. "Who's going to eat all of this?"

"Both of us- well, mostly me," Khushi shrugged, and she grabbed a jalebi and munched on it, letting out a moan. "This is too fucking good."

Arnav scowled at her, even though he was turned on by the sound of her moaning. "Mouth," he scowled.

"Sorry, I can't help it - I'm too good!"

Khushi took a little bit of the liquid solution on her finger and gave it to Aarav to try. The little one loved it, humming in pleasure.

"See, even he agrees. My jalebis are the best!"

"I don't care, you can't eat too many."

"But-"

"Khushi, no. My little girl will come out fat."

Khushi's jaw dropped as she gaped at him. "What-!"

Arnav got up, taking the platter away, leaving Khushi with only two more jalebis, as well as the one in her hand.

"Arnav-"

"No," he admonished as he got out the plastic wrap.

Khushi pouted at him but Arnav ignored her, continuing to wrap cling wrap around the platter. Once he did, he placed them in the fridge and started working on the dirty dishes. Khushi was still scowling at him, he could see it from the corner of his eyes, but he didn't care.

Aarav noticed the way his mother was scowling, and he thought his mama looked funny, so the little one laughed with a clap.

"See Khushi, even your son is laughing at you, put the scowl away."

"No," Khushi continued to scowl.

Arnav looked at her, humored. "Khushi, Aarav is the baby. Not you," he chuckled, and returned his attention on the dishes.

Khushi gaped at him and got up, stomping over to him. "I'm not a baby!"

"Then stop acting like one," he smirked. "Now are you gonna eat those jalebis or not? I gotta finish washing the dishes."

Khushi muttered some words to herself before returning to the table. She finished up her jalebis and brought the plate to Arnav. While Arnav finished cleaning up, Khushi washed up, cleaning Aarav up as well.

With a huff, Khushi took Aarav out to the back, the two sitting down on the lounger. The evening breeze helped calm them down, or rather, helped calm Khushi down.

Moments later, Arnav joined them, but Khushi ignored him. Arnav was too entertained by his wife's antics, but let her be. He sat down beside her, Aarav in between them. Arnav said nothing, enjoying the breeze, his eyes shut. Khushi would now and then look at him, dropping a few a glares - not that Arnav noticed... which only pissed Khushi off more.

It was getting late, and little Aarav was tired. He crawled over to Khushi, Khushi understanding immediately. So she got up, taking him in his arms, and Arnav got up as well. He headed to the kitchen to get Aarav's formula, meanwhile Khushi went to Aarav's room. Moments later, Arnav came and he took Aarav from her and fed her. Khushi continued to say nothing to him, going back to their room, annoyed.

Arnav is annoying, she thought to herself. Like its just a few jalebis, what's the big deal? Geez! Driving me insane, forever, I mean seriously-!

And a light bulb went off in Khushi's head.

Brilliant.

Chapter Sixty Six

Waking up in the morning, Khushi was greeted by the sound of her son cooing. When she opened her eyes, she found him sitting before her, waving his giraffe.

"G'morning."

Khushi looked up to see Arnav walking around her. He placed a kiss on her forehead before sitting back down, a little bowl in his hand with a spoon. He took Aarav into his lap and began to place spoonfuls of cereal into Aarav's mouth while the little one played with his giraffe.

"He didn't cry this morning," Khushi asked.

"Nope. I woke up not that long ago and when I looked at the monitor, I found him sitting in his crib, playing with the giraffe."

Khushi smiled.

"The thing has powers, I'm not even joking."

"And it's getting rather dirty," Khushi chuckled as she watched her son blow raspberries, spitting out cereal onto the giraffe.

For a moment, Khushi laid there, watching her husband and her son - it was just too perfect. But the moment was cut soon, Khushi feeling her bladder kick in, so she got up, feeling Arnav's eyes on her as she left the room. She quickly washed up and put on a robe, which was hanging behind the bathroom door. She walked over to the walk-in closet and put on a yellow romper before joining her husband and son.

"Whoa!"

Khushi was fixing her hair, but at the sound of her husband, her eyes met his, only to find him gawking at her exposed legs while his hand holding the spoon hovered in the air, poor Aarav unable to get his food. Khushi couldn't help her chuckle and went over to them, taking Aarav from him, as well as the bowl of cereal, and fed the little one.

"Where did you get that," Arnav asked.

"I told you, Lavanya and I went shopping," she chuckled.

"And who's idea was it to buy this?"

"Lavanya," she admitted.

"Remind me to get her a huge present."

"Arnav!"

"Well the brat did something right, this is the first time in our 3 years of marriage that I've seen you expose your legs."

Khushi rolled her eyes, bringing her attention back to Aarav, who had just finished. She helped him to release a burp, and the little one did. Khushi removed his bib and got up to get him changed, when she noticed Arnav still gawking at her.

"Arnav, for the love of- would you stop," she laughed.

"Well I can't help it, I'm shocked."

Khushi rolled her eyes with a grin. "Clearly you forgot what I wore during our honeymoon."

"As if, I would never, but that's different."

"How so?"

"That was our honeymoon."

Khushi couldn't help her chuckle and headed out the room.

"We're moving," Khushi heard Arnav holler out, and she laughed, Aarav looking at her oddly.

"Dada is silly, isn't he? Isn't he," she cooed.

Aarav laughed and cooed, waving his giraffe. "Mmm!"

"That's right, say mama! Say mama!"

"Muh!"

Khushi grinned as she entered her son's room. She headed to the bathroom to freshen him up a bit, before changing him out of his clothes. Today they would be spending some time at the beach. So she dressed him up in a light onesie and lathered both of them up with sunscreen.

After getting everything together and putting Aarav's giraffe in the wash since it needed a major clean up, Khushi took Aarav down to the beach, Khushi laying out a bed-sheet, giving Aarav more than enough space to play on and not get sand on him. She placed his toys down beside him and Aarav got right down to playing, waving his little shovel in the air. Khushi laid down beside him, putting her sunglasses on and grabbed her novel.

"How nice of you to wait."

Khushi looked up to see Arnav in nothing but swimming trunks.

"Not my fault if you were stuck in daze," Khushi grinned.

"Oh, I beg to differ," and he sat down beside her and kissed her. "Looks like he's having fun."

"Hmm, that he is," she smiled, watching Aarav wave his toys.

Arnav looked Khushi up and down for a moment. "Khushi do you know what today is?"

Khushi looked back at Arnav in confusion. "What do you mean?"

"Today's actually a pretty special day - we did something on this day a few years ago."

Khushi went into thought and it didn't take her long to realize. "Today's the day we had our first date."

"Bingo."

"Awww!" Khushi reached up and kissed him. "You still remember, how sweet!"

Arnav brought his knees to his chest. "Of course I do, that's why I decided to plan our vacation during this time."

"That was very sweet of you, thank you Arnav."

Arnav smiled and kissed her again. Khushi couldn't help her smile and glanced over at Aarav. She picked him up and brought him to her lap, Aarav still holding onto his toys.

"It's interesting though how so much of this vacation reminds me of our honeymoon."

"How is that," Arnav asked, playing with Aarav.

"Well our first date was a walk in the park and our honeymoon was..." Khushi glanced down at their son. "Raunchy."

Arnav couldn't help himself but to grin. "Well if I'm not mistaken, it wasn't just a simple walk in the park..."

Khushi remembered back to their first date and blush crept onto her cheeks.

"And as for our honeymoon, I guess you're right. It was raunchy, there was the beach, and you were in yellow, flashing at me," he winked.

"I did not flash you, and if I'm not mistaken, I wore a yellow sundress on one of those days there."

"Oh that's not what I'm thinking about, I'm remembering the night when-"

"You do remember that our son is here, yes?"

Arnav took Aarav into his hands, holding him up in the air. "My little man doesn't care," he cooed, and then he brought him closer to his face. "And that's because he doesn't understand what dada is saying, ain't that right little man?"

Aarav laughed and cooed, Khushi grinning as she rolled her eyes.

"Now then, how about we enjoy the water a little bit, hmm?"

"Sure," Khushi smiled softly.

The three made their way over to the water. Khushi held onto Aarav as the cold water swept over her feet. She bent down so that she could get Aarav to wet his feet a little, the little one wiggling and wanting to touch the water.

"Oh no you don't, there's enough time for that," Khushi grinned.

"That there is," Arnav smiled.

Arnav made his way into the water and Khushi watched him, pointing at him for Aarav to see. Arnav waved at them from the water, and Khushi had Aarav wave his chubby hand. The day went by perfectly and when it was time for lunch, the three Raizada's headed back in to clean up and shower, and then went to the dining room to eat. Once lunch was complete, Aarav went down for his nap and Arnav and Khushi laid in their bed.

Oh, and did I mention that they were naked and breathless? That's right, neither were able to control themselves the moment they entered the room, and both were now sated.

"Remind me, when was the last time we had sex two days in a row," Arnav said.

"I can't remember," Khushi chuckled.

Arnav moved over to his side and splayed his hand over her tummy. "How's my onion doing?"

"Pretty good. Are you excited to find out what we're going to have?"

"Yeah. What do you think it's going to be this time?"

Khushi let out a sigh. "Honestly I'm hoping for a girl."

Arnav arched his eyebrow. "Really? I would've assumed you wanted another boy."

"At first I did, given the situation.... But after having Aarav back in our lives, I want a girl now. I don't know if I can handle three boys," she chuckled.

"We'd drive you insane," Arnav grinned.

"But you've always wanted a girl, so isn't it a good thing if I also want a girl," she teased.

"I still do want for it to be a girl... guess we'll find out when we go for the appointment. But until then..."

Arnav turned then over, bringing Khushi over his lap. "You're the only girl I want."

"Oh? Is that so?"

"Always," Arnav grinned.

Khushi returned a grin of her own, when it changed into a sly expression. Khushi glanced down at his length and then at him. Arnav noticed it and before he could say anything, Khushi took his length into her hand.

"You sure you want to do that," Arnav smirked.

Khushi shifted herself, moving in between his legs "Umm... I think I'd rather do this," and she placed him in her mouth.

Arnav let out a small grunt, his hand reaching out to her head. He watched as her head bobbed slowly, Khushi taking her time. It was beginning to drive Arnav wild, so he placed his hand in her hair to grip onto it and urge her faster, when Khushi took him all the way, hitting the back of her throat.

"Fuck," he hissed, his other hand reaching out and gripping onto her hair.

Khushi stayed like that for a few moments before finally drawing back. She caressed his scrotum before placing it in her mouth, Arnav letting out a soft grunt as he watched her toy with him. Her hand was back on his length while she continued to tease his scrotum with her mouth.

With her free hand, she reached down in between her legs and found herself to be very wet. Removing her hand away from his length, she brought her mouth to it and slowly took it in until it hit the back of her throat. Arnav gripped onto her hair as he grunted, Khushi keeping her head in place for several moments before withdrawing. She climbed back up on top of him and slid him within her, letting out a guttural moan.

But her moment was cut quick, Arnav turning them, causing Khushi to gasp. Arnav gave one sharp thrust, and Khushi let out a gaspy moan. He did it again and Khushi gripped onto his shoulder, letting out a cry. Arnav reached down and gave her one long kiss before pulling back.

"You're a minx," he smirked, and he gave another sharp thrust.

Khushi moaned, wrapping her leg around him.

Arnav could only chuckle, moving his lips to her neck, while his hand wrapped her other leg around him. "Let me reward you for that," he smirked, and he began to pound into her.

Khushi's moans and cries filled the air, it being nothing more than the sound of sweet music in Arnav's ears.

And he intended to keep hearing it.