I'll Love You Longer Than Forever

Chapter One Hundred & Twenty Seven

"They're so beautiful," Armaan murmured, holding the girl in his arms while Riddhima held the boy.

"They are," Riddhima agreed. "So cute. You did so great, Nikki. I'm so proud." She siddled up to Nikki and dropped a kiss to the top of her head.

Nikki had just woken up and Riddhima had brought the kids to her and Abhi. Upon Abhi's insistence, no one else had been able to see the babies before Nikki, so they'd all gone out to buy some presents, while Armaan had stayed back with Riddhima.

"I love you," Abhi murmured quietly, making Nikki blush. "Thank you for giving birth to such perfect little angels. I'm so grateful."

"I can't believe ki iss Abhi ke bachche itne cute hain," Armaan commented, breaking the couple's moment.

"Armaan!" Riddhima rebuked, unable to hit him because they were both busy holding babies. "Kya kuch bhi kehte rehte ho!"

"Sahi toh keh raha hai yeh, Ridzy," Nikki defended her best friend. "Pehli baar isne life mein pate ki baat ki hai. Inn dono mein saare mere genes hain... That's why they're so cute!"

The four of them shared a laugh at Nikki's words and then their friends descended. Rahul & Atul came in, singing a song, carrying balloons and a cake. Muskaan & Anjali were right behind them, holding a cake and cute soft toys.

"Congratulations, Nik!!" They cheered, giving her hugs.

"Thank you so much, guys!" Nikki exclaimed. "You're all so cute. Bachchon ke liye yeh sab laane, thank you!"

"Chal, chal! Bachche kya aa gaye tujh mein itne manners aa gaye?" Muskaan scoffed. "Sirf tere bachche nahi hain woh dono... Humaare bhi kuch lagte hain!"

"Haan, Nikki! Ab main bachchon ka mama hoon aur agar maine unhe presents nahi diye toh main unka favourite kaise banunga?" Atul asked.

"Excuse me!" Armaan exclaimed. "I'm gonna be the favourite."

"Please," Rahul rolled his eyes. "Tum dono namoonon mein se koi unka favourite nahi hoga. Woh toh bas main hi hounga!"

"Main!" Atul cried.

"Main!" Armaan countered.

"Maina kaha naa... Main!" Rahul asserted.

"Guys, stop it!" Riddhima scolded them. "Aise ladna band karo. Don't you even dare fight like this in front of the kids again. Unke saath aise oonchi awaaz mein bilkul baat nahi karna!"

"Sorry," the trio murmured softly, looking suitably chastised.

"Nik... Tune naam decide kiye?" Anjali wondered after there was a lull in conversation.

"Yes!" Nikki announced proudly. "Humne naam decide kar liye hain."

"Toh batane ka kya legi?" Armaan asked

Looking at Abhi, she questioned. "Bata de kya?"

"Isme poochna kya hai?" Atul whined. "Ab fatafat bata do!"

"Bata dete hain," Abhi agreed. Nikki smiled. Together, they chorussed, "Guys, meet Nibha and Abhin Modi!"

"Oh, Nik!" Riddhima gasped. "They're perfect."

"I agree," Armaan seconded.

"Me too," Anjali said.

"Me three," Rahul added.

"Haan... Matlab... Maine jo naam suggest kiye the unse better hain yeh," Muskaan reluctantly agreed.

"Mujhe ab bhi lagta hai tum dono ko mere suggest kiye hue hi naam use karne chahiye the... But these are not bad," Atul gave in when everyone stared him down.