Love Me

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"Daksh, you will get no place in hell. You're making a pregnant lady study while sitting down. Don't you know I can't sit for long?" Roshni complained and lay down dramatically.

" If you don't learn these topics, I'll make sure you stand up with your hands in the air so you don't have to sit at all," he said. Listening to him, she quickly picked up her notebook and began reading aloud word for word.

" Sometimes I feel bad for my kid. Baby, MY daddy is going to punish you. Don't worry, just run out of the house if you want to save yourself because your mumma can't save herself, so how will she save you?" Roshni said, talking to her tummy.

Daksh tapped her head with her notebook.

" Will you study or not?" he asked sternly.

" We just did biology practical an hour ago. Why do we have to learn business law too?" she whined, pouting at him.

" Will you study or not or do you want some spanking, miss? If yes, tell me. I can do that too," he teased, showing her his palm.

" It's no fun. Not at all. Do it on yourself instead of me," she said quickly, then grabbed her book again.

Daksh underlined something in her notebook while keeping a watchful eye on her.

" I'm done," Roshni said, handing him the book. Daksh looked at the clock.

" Roshni, you only studied for ten minutes."

" Yeah, but let's do business mathematics now. I'm bored of reading theory," she said, picking up her pen for sums.

" Fine. Let me ask you a few questions first," he said. But after the first answer, Roshni stayed quiet.

" You said you learned it," Daksh said, folding his arms.

" I don't want to learn these stupid things. Can't we just do some calculations instead?" she said, waving her pen.

" Stand up," he ordered.

" Why? Forget it. I'll just read these irrelevant chapters," she said, reaching out for her book. He slapped her hand lightly and glared.

" You've been doing drama for half an hour. Now stand up."

" Daksh, I can't. You know I'm pregnant I can't stand too long," she said, holding her belly.

He twisted her ear and made her stand.

" Pregnant, right? You're not even one month pregnant. And let me tell you you should do physical exercise during pregnancy. So take this as an exercise. Now grab your ears and study," he said, putting her book in front of her.

" But your baby will get tired," Roshni said cutely, holding both ears.

" Oh, that reminds me of your juice. Wait, I'll bring it," Daksh said, standing up.

" No, no! I'm not tired. I don't like that juice. Keep it to yourself," she protested, but Daksh ignored her and came back with the glass.

" Sit, drink this juice, then rest for five minutes. After that, stand again and study," he instructed.

" I don't want to. I'll learn first, then drink," she said, staying stubbornly on her feet.

Just then, there was a knock on the door, and before they could answer, the door opened.

" Bhaiya, surprise!" Ayaan grinned, handing a big envelope to Daksh. Then he looked at Roshni, who was holding her ears.

" I sent you the report. Here's the hard copy. If you're on leave today, visit the hospital. You just have to submit her name and date of intercourse they'll calculate the delivery date and the follow-up schedule. Show this report to your doctor. It's really amazing, but I've got questions too," he said quickly.

" Wait, calm down. First tell me why you didn't knock on the main door," Daksh said.

" I have keys. And I knocked on this door," Ayaan replied defensively.

" Yeah, and you barged in seconds later," Daksh muttered.

Ayaan smirked and looked at Roshni. "Why are you standing while holding your ears? Did you do something?"

" I didn't do anything. I just told him I'd rather do sums than theory, and he got angry," she said, dropping her hands.

" Roshni, sit down and drink this juice," Daksh said sternly. She quickly sat and began sipping the juice slowly, dragging time.

" Juice, huh? Daksh, have you even looked at her report? If I send this to Mom, she'll land here just to scold you," Ayaan said, glaring at him.

" What happened?" Daksh asked.

" She needs green vegetables too. What do you feed her every day? The report was so colorful I was shocked. Don't make it hard for Roshni give her a proper diet. I don't even know what the doctor will say, but after your visit, bring her to me. I'll be on the third floor," Ayaan said, then snatched the juice from Roshni's hand.

" God bless you," Roshni said happily.

But after two sips, Ayaan gave it back, making her mutter curses under her breath.

" Why don't you come with me? At least once you'll enjoy taking your brother to work," Ayaan teased. Daksh nodded, then glanced at Roshni, who was still in her pajamas.

" Roshni, go change your clothes. We're going to the hospital," Daksh said.

Roshni's eyes widened. " No way! Ayaan was just talking, right?"

" She wants to deliver at home," Daksh mocked, seeing her reaction.

" No, wait! Ayaan was joking, right? Nothing else?"

" Yeah, just talking. But you'll be getting TT. Every pregnant woman gets it, so don't worry," Ayaan said casually.

Roshni nodded, not understanding much, and went to change into a kurta.

" Let's go," Daksh said, grabbing his keys.

" You're going shirtless? I don't want others getting a free show. Wear your shirt," Roshni scolded. After Daksh dressed, the three of them left.

In the car, Ayaan turned to Roshni. "Don't be scared or nervous during the visit. So tell me what will you name your baby? And do you want a boy or girl?"

Daksh glanced at him through the mirror. "Isn't it too early to plan that?"

"Boy. I want a boy," Roshni answered quickly. "Name... hmm... I have to think. Tinu, Minu, Tinku, Pinku anything will do. Picking the perfect name is too hard!"

They both laughed at her silliness. After an hour's drive, they reached the hospital. Roshni clutched Daksh's hand tightly as he rubbed her arm gently.

" Now, we go different ways. I'm on the third floor. You two are on the ground floor. Bye take the lift if she feels tired, and mention her weakness to the doctor," Ayaan said, waving before running toward the stairs.

Daksh collected the slip and led Roshni into the waiting area.