Arshi One Shots (OS)

TS Pregnancy Cravings Pt 1

Backstory: Alternate Universe. Arnav is an economics professor at AR Institute of Arts & Commerce at Chandigarh. He is also the director of the college. He fell in love with Khushi and married her.

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Arshi TS Pregnancy Cravings

Part One

It was around ten when Arnav walked into the Raizada mansion completely drained. He had to go to Patiala campus for an important work and just came back. He walked into the living room and went to kitchen.

Arnav placed the strawberries on the kitchen counter which he brought for his pregnant wife, Khushi. She had weird food cravings throughout the week and ate three boxes of strawberries all by herself last night. So, being a good husband, he brought some strawberries for Khushi.

Arnav transferred some of the strawberries to fruit bowl, placed the rest in refrigerator, took the fruit bowl and walked towards their room. He shifted his room downstairs for Khushi. Although he has asked Khushi to sleep, he knew she would be up, waiting for him.

"Khushi?" Arnav called out as he walked inside the room.

Arnav saw Khushi leaning on the headrest while reading a book. The book was placed comfortably on the baby bump. A smile broke out on Arnav's face, all his tiredness flying away. On seeing Arnav, Khushi sat up.

"You came" Khushi said excited and then her expression changed into a frown "Ithni late koun aatha hai, Arnav? Aap ne toh kaha tha ki you'll be here for dinner" (Who comes this late, Arnav? You said you'll be here for dinner)

Arnav who got used to Khushi's changing mood swings, laughed at her reactions which made Khushi pout.

"Haan baba par kya karun, dher ho gayi. Kaam tha" Arnav said walking closer to Khushi. He sat on the bed and extended the tray with fruit bowl "Dekh, kya leke aayi hu apni bunny ke liye" (Yeah but what to do. I had work and I got late. See, what I have brought for my bunny)

"Strawberry" She shrieked in joy but then her smile fell and she pouted

"Hareey, kya hua?" Arnav looked at Khushi, puzzled with her reaction. (What happened?)

"Mujhe ab yeh nahi chahiyeh" Khushi said, looking down while caressing the baby bump. (I don't want this now)

"Accha? Teek hai, agar nahi chahiyeh toh waha rakhlete hain" Arnav said while placing the tray on side table. He lifted her chin and made her look at him "It's okay, mujhe bura nahi laga. Smile" (Is that so? If you don't want then let's keep it away.... It's okay, I don't feel bad. Smile)

Arnav had been dealing with her mood swings and weird food cravings for the last few months. At the beginning it was difficult for Arnav to handle her mood swings and food cravings. But with time and help from the other ladies of the house, he learnt how to deal with Khushi.

"Accha aap bathayiyeh, aap ka kaam teek se ho gaya na?" Khushi asked, smiling at Arnav. (Okay, you say. Are you done with your work?)

Arnav answered Khushi while walking to the dressing table. He came back to bed with herbal oil in a bowl and sat near Khushi's feet. He took her feet, placed it on his thigh, lifted her night gown a little and starts massaging her swollen feet.

Khushi loves it when he massages her feet. She giggled and closed her eyes as the soothing pleasure shot through her body while her hand was rested on the baby bump. Arnav smiled at Khushi lovingly as he massaged her foot.

Arnav asked Khushi about how her day went and she started explaining her whole day in order. What she did, what she ate and what happened in the day, she listed out and narrated everything in detail. Arnav listened to everything patiently with a smile while massaging her foot.

"Accha tum ab rest karo. Mein shower leke aatha hoon" (Okay, you rest now. I'm going to take shower now)

Arnav tucked Khushi in bed and placed a big kiss on her forehead which made her giggle. He then took out his night wear and had a relaxing shower. When he came back Khushi was already asleep.

Arnav took the fruit bowl back to kitchen and placed it in the refrigerator. He came back and slipped next to Khushi. He was exhausted after a long day and soon fell asleep.

It was nearly twelve when Arnav felt Khushi nudging him in sleep. He groaned as he opened his eyes and found Khushi staring at him. Khushi called him out after seeing him opening his eyes. He blinked away the sleep and sat up.

"Kya hua hai Khushi? Dardh ho ri hai?" Arnav asked concerned, placing his hand on the baby bump. (What happened Khushi? Are you in pain?)

"No" Khushi said while shaking her head in negative. Arnav visibly relaxed.

"Kya hua phir? You couldn't sleep?" (What happened then?)

"Haan" Khushi said and then added "Mujhe kuch chahiyeh, Arnav" (Yeah, I need something, Arnav)

Arnav blinked away his sleep and focused on Khushi. He was sure that she would ask for something weird. He braced himself.

"Kya chahiyeh Khushi?" (What do you want Khushi?)

"Mujne na Rasgulla khaane ki mann ho rahi hai" Khushi said with a sheepish smile. (I'm craving for some Rasgulla)

"Kya? Rasgulla? Aur voh bhi is waqt pe?" Arnav looked at the wall clock "It's 12 now Khushi. Ab meeta khana hai tum he?" (What? Rasgulla? And that too at this time? It's 12 now Khushi. Where will I get sweets at this time?)

"Voh sab nahi patha, mujhe bas ab Rasgulla chahiyeh. Leke aayeyeh Arnav" Khushi said stubbornly. (I don't know about that. I want Rasgulla. Bring me Arnav)

"Ghar pe ab Rasgulla bhi nahi hai, Khushi. Ab koi dhu-" Arnav stopped in middle on seeing Khushi's face. Tears pooled her eyes. "Accha, accha teek hai. Mein jaake le aatha hoon" (We don't have Rasgulla at home now, Khushi. Now I-.... Okay, okay fine. I'll bring it for you)

"Sacchi?" Khushi asked, as tears slipped from her eyes. (Really?)

"Mucchi" Arnav said wiping her tears "Aese roya math karo. Mujse dekha nahi jatha" (Yes. Don't cry like this. I can't stand your tears)

"Teek hai, teek hai. Aap jayiyeh na" Khushi shook his arm excitedly. (Okay, okay. You go now)

Arnav shook his head in disbelief. He closed his eyes and count to five in mind to blink away sleep. He then stood up and tucked Khushi in bed.

"I'll be back soon" Arnav caressed her hair lovingly "You should stay put. Agar kuch pain hua toh mujhe call kar lena. Zyadha hai toh Maa ko uta lena" (if you feel pain, call me. If it's unbearable, wake mom)

Arnav walked out of the room while Khushi opened the side drawer. She took out the pickle jar which she kept safe.

"Mere bacha" Khushi caressed her baby bump with a big smile "Papa humhare liye Rasgulla laane gaye hain. Chalo hum yeh shuru karthey hain" (My baby. Your dad's out to get us Rasgulla. Come, let's start)

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Thank you for reading.

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