Levirate [Haniaal/Zarry]

Chapter 3

Harry shifts around on the bed and extends his arm trying to find Daniaal. He finds his side of the bed cold and slowly opens his eyes to check his surroundings. His breakfast is by the stand as always with his vitamins so he knows that Daniaal is up already. There is a sticky note on his phone with Daniaal handwriting and he pulls it to his face and reads it.

You refused to wake up:(....I love you so much Harry. Please eat your breakfast and drink your vitamins. I will see you when I get home xoxo

Smiling he sends a text to Daniaal to let him know he's up and loves him as well. Today he does not have any plans so he eats his breakfast in bed and drinks his vitamins. He takes a picture of the cleaned up plate and an empty glass that contained water not so long ago. He sends it to Daniaal with the caption:

All done:)

You are so good baby. Azad is blessed to have been conceived in your stomach comes the reply from Daniaal

He spends the morning watching Friends and chatting to a few friends. He makes a mental note to visit Luke and the gang who are coming back from tour soon. After he wakes up from a nap that he apparently took without realising, he tends to fall asleep randomly these days. He makes his way to the kitchen to cook dinner as a treat for Daniaal to show his appreciation. He knows that even preparing dinner will make Daniaal unhappy because according to him, he needs to just sit around for the next 7 months. He finds cute lil notes all over the house as he moves around. All the fruit tupperwares contain reminders to drink water regularly and rest as much as possible. 

With nothing else left to do, Harry drives to the mall for lunch and a quick catch up with Jeff. Daniaal sends a reminder to meet him at home for the doctor's appointment and also indicates that he has something to discuss with him.

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Harry arrives home to find Daniaal's car parked on the driveway. He steps out when he sees Harry parking next to him

"Were you waiting for me here?"

"No baby. I just got here as well. How was lunch?"

Harry climbs into Daniaal's car and they make their way to his doctor's appointment. Harry starts rambling about all they talked about. The different clients they are currently assessing for acceptance and the progress on the outfit for the MET Gala. Daniaal listens with keen interest and makes comments where necessary. Harry is aware that something is bothering him but decides to let him open up when he is ready. They talk about the pregnancy and Fahima's antics at work. She is known for her sass against Daniaal and her motherly figure, she is not afraid at all to reprimand him the way she does her children.

Everything goes well at the doctor and Daniaal's excitement and over-protectiveness seems to have increased. Harry is amazed because he never thought that would be possible at all given how dotting he is already. They drive home and as expected Daniaal is not happy with Harry cooking lasagna for dinner because "you need to relax and be careful. You are carrying precious cargo". Harry rolls his eyes at the statement and Daniaal makes his way to him with his hands already in tickle position.

"Are you rolling your eyes at me Mrs. Malik?"

Harry stands up quickly and starts walking backwards towards the stairs slowly. When Daniaal follows him, Harry quickens his steps and rushes up the stairs, laughing already before even being tickled.

They made their way into bed and after a small tickle fest they start kissing. Daniaal moves slowly, kissing his upper body, making his way to the small bump but his trail of kisses is topped by the sounds of soft snores escaping Harry's mouth. He chuckles at the offensive gesture of Harry falling asleep during foreplay and stands up from his kneeling down position between Harry's legs. After covering him up with the blankets, he makes his way to his home studio to finish off his 5 years marriage anniversary gift for him.

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Harry has not been allowed to cook at all after that day. His inability to stay awake during foreplay was apparently an indication to Daniaal that he needs to relax and not exert himself. Now it is a week later and he finds himself home alone with no one to cook for him. Turns out the important thing that had to be discussed was the looming business trip that Daniaal had to take. He left for Prague this morning to showcase his paintings, thanks to recommendation by Mr. Horan. It is the first time in the 7 years that they have been together that they spent a day and about to spend a night without each other. Based on the number of texts that he has received today, Harry can tell that Daniaal is struggling as much as he is with the distance. He left breakfast for him as normal and lunch in the fridge.

His phone rings as is sitting on the couch thinking about Daniaal and he answers with a smile when Fahima's picture pops up

"Hi Fahima"

"I am at the door. Daniaal made me cook dinner for you. Please open up"

Harry is a sucker for indian cuisine and by the time he finishes his food, his heart is jumping for joy. He takes his vitamins and Fahima accompanies him to his bedroom. She keeps him company until he falls asleep and she quietly exits the bedroom after snapping a cute photo of Harry sleeping

Cargo secured and tugged in successfully. Now go to bed

Yes mom. He looks so cute, thank you Fahima comes the response