stranger's marriage (Bride By Chance)

extended epilogue

~~~Aman Pov ~~

We starts by healthy meals for Sara, making sure she's getting all the necessary nutrients for her and baby health, Sara's pregnancy progresses, i gives her regular massages to ease her aches and pains,when She needs to go to prenatal appointments I tag along, her gynecologist who is also our colleague.

I run errands for her cravings and i have gathered patience for unnecessary tolerating her tantrums,she is working till due date,I convinced her to take maternity leave in last month, everyone in hospital is taking care of care though.

Around the last month we have celebrated baby shower, my whole family is happy, my sister's dancing alot.i went and take a sit next to sara ,as she can't dance ,she maybe upset but her distant expression

"what happened?" I asked .Sara hesitated, her eyes dropping.i'm just feeling a bit  concern ,Sara's voice barely whispered"I'm pregnant, and everyone will know that we...that we did something to make this happen. My parents, my brother...they'll all think I'm...I'm...you know."she said ,my face broke into a warm smile.

"Sara,you are so shy type! What we did was a beautiful thing, a natural part of our love for each other. there's nothing to be ashamed of"i said to educate her,Sara's eyes remained downcast, her face flushed. "But what will they think? They'll know we're intimate, that we're...that I m not just innocent kid anymore."she said ,i chuckled my eyes crinkling at the corners. "Sara, we're adults, and we're married our families will be happy for us, trust me,its a part of how We're building a future together" I said to her,she looks at me and smile.

We were fast asleep, exhausted from the day's celebrations, when suddenly Sara's eyes flew open. She clutched her belly, her face contorted in pain.

"Aman...Aman, wake up" she cried out, her voice shaking.i jolted awake, my eyes bleary. "What's wrong, Sara?"i asked,her breathing was rapid and shallow. "I think...I think I'm in labor"she replied .

My eyes widened in alarm,i leapt out of bed, i pick my phone"Hold on, I've got you".I assure her,"mom ,mom" I shout,everyone came ,I scoop Sara up in my arms ,"did your water broke"sapna di said to sara,she nods her eyes tight.

We rushed her to the hospital mom,dad,my elder sister sapna,everyone else is at home, Sara's pain intensified,she cursed me between gritted teeth. "this is all your fault, you and your...your...romantic gestures"she shouts at me.

"Sara remember i love you ,just stay strong for me, you'll be fine,sorry i can't practically not possibly to take your pain away but i m here i will wait for you here"I hold her hand kissed her hand,her response was a loud moan,eyes tight, her body tensing in agony.

We are not at our hospital but nearby one we rushed her to the delivery ward its midnight emergency, Sara's curses turned to groans, her pain and discomfort evident on her face my mom caring her head,doctor arrived, I give her Sara's case record file.

"please keep her safe" i said ,doctor smiled back,I m so worried no complications her gynecologist assure her she will have first baby anxiety and may that give her more pain i pray she feel less pain and after what seemed like an eternity, I heard baby crying loudly .

I feel so beamed with pride, relief, and joy"You did it, Sara .."I whispered .nurse came outside ,holding baby "its a son" she said and hand him over to me"how's my wife " I asked "she is fine sir"nurse said,i took baby in my arms tiny hands,tiny feet,a little nose and eyes,and soft delicate skin.

So I m a father now,our son the result of love Sara and i shared,i hold him close to my heart."mom here take him" I said giving baby to mom,I pushed up the door and slipped inside, my eyes locked on sara,exhausted but radiant face,I went to her I kissed her forehead, Sara's eyes fluttered open.

" Aman..you see the baby" she said her face pale and weak voice.i nodded ,I don't know how to express how grateful I m for her strength and courage, she endure so much pain and discomfort, I tighten my grip on her hand "how's my first baby doing,you feel okay?"I ask ,she give a faint smile"hmm" just then everyone came ,congratulate her,"sara we'll take care of the baby go to sleep" mom said to her,"you take all your sleep You're going to pull night rounders from now on " said sapna di,dad shower wiven money on baby and give it to staff.sara went to sleep.

We hired a babysitter, I mostly help Sara when she has to feed baby in night.i never wake her up until it's very urgent, I put him back to sleep,we have rituals of naming ceremony i name him aryaman ,after he is 2 months sara went back to work, and our life with him goes on,and 3 years later I convinced sara let's try ,I want a baby girl,and we had our another baby iknoor our daughter ,she is copy of sara.
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~ Aman Pov ~~

Years passed with even after two kids,she had become more radiant, her beauty and grace keep increasing as she has become more feminine and appealing the girl who can make me crazy,my obsession with sara only grew stronger with each passing day,I couldn't get enough of her she spell over me,her dimple,her eyes are my weakness,her compassion and unwavering dedication to our family is my strength.

The family of four walked into the ice cream parlor, happiness etched on our faces,"I wanted to try that flavor" Sara said to our daughter, Iknoor's eyes widened in shock, and she protested.

"Mom, that's mine"she said "just a little bite sweetie " Sara convinced her,Aryaman, the mature and sensible son of mine,he has taken after me intervened.

"Hey, Iknoor, it's okay. Mom just wanted a taste. You can share, right?" Iknoor pouted but relented, handing her cone back to Sara,i ruffled Aryaman's hair,I m proud of my son's diplomacy.

Iknoor, still sulking, complained to me, "Dad, Mom always does this She will eat it all at this rate" I listened patiently, then said"Iknoor, it's okay your mom just wanted to taste"i said trying to mediate .

I gazed at sara,my eyes questioning,but as our eyes met,she has glint at her face apologizing smile, I look at Iknoor her pout deepened and she close her arms,"Iknoor you're a big girl,see your mom's dad I mean your nanu is not here to support his daughter,it will be  unfair, if I support only my daughter and ignore his daughter in his absence right "

I try to make her learn how i can't take a side."hey how about I give you my ice cream instead," I offered trying to make peace, she take it and her face lit,as we walked outside I thought to myself, both my girls are so important to me,I can't upset one for another

I wrap my arm on Sara's back"you know you are more kid then the kid themselves, I have 3 kids" I whispered sara playfully rolled her eyes." I m going to eat you tonight, my ice-cream, I gave it away for you" I whispered in her ears..as i was holding sara hand aryaman good naturely smile and hold his sister hand they are 7 and 4...our little bundle of happiness,whom Sara brought to world,She give me a family...

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