Title: His Arranged Marriage

Part 24

Part 24

The warm June sun streamed through the kitchen window, casting a golden glow over the bustling household. Samaira was playing with her toys in the living room, her giggles filling the air as she shared her imagination with her dolls. Naina stood at the counter, preparing lunch, a smile on her face as she watched her daughter’s joyful antics.

But as Naina chopped vegetables, a flutter of nerves danced in her stomach. She had been feeling different lately—more tired than usual, and the scent of certain foods made her queasy. She had a feeling deep down that something was changing, but she brushed it aside, chalking it up to the busy life of being a mom.

After lunch, Naina decided it was time to take a test. She excused herself to the bathroom, her heart racing with anticipation. As she waited for the results, she thought about Samaira’s birthday wish and how she had been asking for a sibling. The idea had planted a seed of hope in her heart, but she hadn’t allowed herself to dream too much.

When she finally looked at the test, her breath hitched in her throat. The two pink lines were unmistakable. Naina’s heart soared with a mixture of excitement and disbelief. She was pregnant again!

Overwhelmed by emotions, she took a moment to gather her thoughts. Joy bubbled up inside her as she thought about Samaira’s reaction. She couldn’t wait to tell Arjun; she knew he would be just as thrilled.

With a newfound energy, Naina hurriedly washed her hands and rushed out of the bathroom. “Arjun!” she called, her voice filled with excitement.

He was in the living room, helping Samaira with her puzzle. “What is it, Naina?” he asked, looking up with curiosity.

Naina beamed, her heart racing. “Can you come here for a second? I have something to tell you!”

Arjun exchanged a glance with Samaira before standing up. “Sure! What’s going on?”

As he approached, Naina took a deep breath, trying to contain her excitement. “Remember how Samaira wished for a sibling on her birthday?”

“Yes, of course! She’s been talking about it nonstop,” Arjun replied, a smile spreading across his face.

Naina took a step closer, holding her breath for a moment before revealing the news. “Well, I just found out that she’s going to be a big sister!”

Arjun’s eyes widened in shock, and then pure joy flooded his face. “Are you serious?” He stepped closer, wrapping his arms around her waist, lifting her off the ground in an excited embrace. “This is amazing, Naina!”

Samaira came running over, her face lit with curiosity. “What’s happening?”

Naina knelt down, a wide smile on her face. “Guess what, sweetheart? You’re going to be a big sister!”

Samaira’s eyes sparkled with excitement as she squealed, “Really? Yay! I’m going to teach them everything! Can we name them together?”

“Of course, we can!” Arjun chimed in, his eyes twinkling with happiness. “What do you think we should name the baby?”

“Um, I want to name them something cool like ‘Superstar’ or ‘Princess’!” Samaira declared, her imagination running wild.

Naina chuckled, pulling her daughter into a hug. “Those are great ideas, but we’ll have to see what the baby looks like first, won’t we?”

As they shared this precious moment, Naina felt a rush of gratitude for her little family. She knew the journey ahead wouldn’t be without its challenges, but they were ready to embrace whatever came their way.

“Let’s celebrate this news with ice cream!” Arjun suggested, beaming with pride. “What do you say, ladies?”

“Yay! Ice cream!” Samaira cheered, clapping her hands.

With laughter and excitement filling the house, Naina felt a sense of peace wash over her. This new chapter in their lives was just beginning, and she couldn’t wait to see what adventures awaited them as they prepared to welcome another little one into their hearts and home.

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