Part 5

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Very soon Raj and Naina got into a good rhythm - They'd go out for a run together then Raj would leave for his patrols and training, Naina would work. In the evening they'd cook together and have dinner, and go out for a walk after.

For Naina, this felt calm and peaceful after the tumultuous years she had experienced. For Raj, having someone to come home to was net new

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1 month later

Raj: We have the Battalion's annual ball this Sunday; I'd really like it if you came.

Naina: Oh of course! I haven't met many of your colleagues and spouses. 

Raj: I'd like that too!

Naina: Raj is this Okay? Nothing else fits me

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Naina: Raj is this Okay? Nothing else fits me

Raj: Okay? You look gorgeous - I mean this dress looks gorgeous - I mean you make it

Naina laughed out loud

Naina: Raj you can compliment me without tongue-tied; how did you ever manage to date women

Raj: I didn't. I mean you are the first woman in my life. Women found me too serious and shy.

Naina: Their loss. (softly adding) and my gain. Shall we go?

Naina enjoyed meeting everyone; but she was acutely aware that everyone had their eyes on her. 

Shreya: Frankly Naina, we were surprised that Raj married you so late.

Naina: What do you mean?

Shreya: I mean... several months after you got knocked up... it's surprising even that he got you pregnant before marriage. But better late than never. You guys great together. 

Naina. Thank you; if you'll excuse me; I need to find Raj. 

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Raj: Naina, all OK? Are you feeling OK? Should we go home?

Naina: Why haven't you told them?

Raj: Told them what?

Naina: That this is Abhimanyu's child; and you married after he abandoned me

Raj: They don't need to know

Naina: Of course they do. They think that you knocked me up and took your sweet time marrying me

Raj: I don't care what they think

Naina (loudly) i DO. AND I DONT LIKE PEOPLE THINKING ILL OF YOU

Raj: Naina stop shouting...

Naina suddenly grimaced and held her stomach... She held Raj's hand

Naina: Oww.. Raj I am having severe cramps and I think I am bleeding. I began spotting 3-4 days back and now...

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