55. #2
"Preet! Why did you go alone? You can tell me I would have brought whatever you needed. You shouldn't go alone. Think about you health love, " Veer said worriedly
"Why do you worry so much? I am fine, baba," Nikki looked at her dreamily as she was talking like a kid, so cutely with Veer. While other women awed at their bond without even seeing them.
"Stop stressing and focus on your work. Bye," Preet said.
"How can I not stress for my wife and baby, huh? Don't exhaust yourself too much, okay? Do you want to eat anything I will bring in my way," he softly said.
"Choco lava cake," she said sheepishly, earning a chuckle from him.
"Okay then. Bye. Love you and don't tire my baby," Preet smiled.
"I won't. Bye. Love you too," She said and cut the call.
She froze as she looked up with a smile and realized she was sitting between 6 women. She had completely forgotten about their presence.
Seeing her red flushed face, everyone let out a chuckle.
"Don't feel shy, dear," Radha said, chuckling a little.
"So love marriage?" Uma asked curiously, seeing the love in her eyes.
Preet shook her head with a shy smile and said,
"It's arranged,.."
"Really! You both seem in so much love. I can say that by looking at your face. So love after marriage, huh?" Roop teases, wiggling her eyes at her, making her nod her head.
"Chalo Bhai! Finally a young and newly wedded couple comes into our colony. It was so boring looking at the same old couples fighting over silly things. Now we get to see young romance and lovey dovey moments. At least now I get to taunt my husband for not being romantic anymore, hehehe…"
The ladies shake their heads at her while Preet and Nikki giggle with her.
"You can join us sometimes, …umm, Hey Ram…see we didn't even ask your name," Reema said mentally slapping her forehead.
"My name is Preet," Preet said.
"You got a really cute name," one of them said lovingly. Preet smiled and felt so happy talking with them. It's been a while since she talked to anyone except Veer and Riddhi. She sometimes talks with Riddhi's mother but she most of the time stays outside the house because of her job.
"We would like it if you would sometimes join us for evening gossip. Trust me it really helps to relieve stress," Radha said seriously. Preet smile and nodded,
"I would love to. Please you all also someday come to my home for lunch or dinner. I would like to have you all," Preet invited them, making everyone smile.
"Sure, beta Ji. I heard your husband is really handsome and cute. We would love to meet him," Preet smiled shyly when Roop said in a teasing way.
"Do you work..like in company,"
"I have my small online food service startup. I am also a professional chef. I work from home only,"
"That's really nice," The ladies nodded giving an impressed look.
They then kept her busy with their gossip for one more hour after which Nikki saw her off to her house.
Preet told Veer about them happily. Veer felt happy seeing her so excitedly talking about their neighbor. He is relieved that know she won't feel alone in the house.
"Preet please take a rest. You are not in a condition to even move," Veer said, wiping Preet's face, who was totally out of her energy after throwing up four times since early morning.
"But we have orders to complete and deliver by evening. Veer, ..what should I do now? We can't miss such a big deal and also how can we ditch our customer at the moment," Preet murmured in her weak and broken voice while tears flowed down from her face.
"Okay okay…first relax, Jaan. I will make the food, you just tell me what to do, okay? Just don't stress yourself. Think about our baby, Preet," he softly said, caressing her cheek while his other hand rubs her 3 month baby bump.
Preet leaned her head against his chest and sniffed lightly, feeling pathetic on her helplessness.
"Let me make a green tea for you then I will start the work okay," Veer lovingly said, kissing her temple and smiling at her.
"I am sorry for troubling you. You have to miss your office because of me," Preet again sob feeling like a burden on him.
"It's my duty, my heart. You and our baby are my foremost priority. Don't worry about anything. I am always there for you," he said, cupping her face and pecking her lips deeply.
Their attention went to the door when the doorbell rang. Veer stood and went to open the door. As he opened the door, he frowned seeing 5-6 women in the entrance.
"Ji?" He asked in confusion but politely.
"So he is Preet's husband," he heard a whisper among the women.
"Son, we all live in your neighborhood and are here for Preet," Veer nodded and opened the door for them, letting them in.
Preet stood up from the sofa seeing them and gave them a tired smile.
"Aap sabhi, please sit na," Preet welcomed them while Veer also came and stood beside her.
"What would you all like tea, coffee, juice or anything?" Preet asked them, making Radha smile at her.
Reema shook her head and said,
"It's okay beta. We are fine. Sorry for the trouble you guys,"
"It's okay Aunty. First let me bring something for you all," Preet said and about to go when Veer stopped her.
"You sit, Preet. I will bring snacks for them," He said but Uma stopped him.
"Arre, beta there is no need. We are not here to trouble you. By the way, you are a really charming boy, I must say, " She said, pulling his leg but his ears turned red and felt shy seeing all the women looking at him in amusement.
Preet grinned at his reaction, he looked so adorable. If only she could kiss him right now.
"Lo ji, Munda toh sharma gaya, Preet" they tease him more, making Preet laugh.
"Don't worry, son. Don't mind us, we are just a little crazy due to our age," Radha said, finally making him sigh. He smiles, assuring him it's fine.
"I don't mind, Aunty ji," he said, giving his charming smile.
"Haye Bada hi pyara baccha. You both look so cute and beautiful together, god bless you baccho," Reema said looking at the cute duo.
"You all talk…" he said then look at Preet and whispered softly,
"I am in the kitchen. Don't stress okay,"
Preet's face fell seeing him going inside the kitchen. She felt so useless right now.
"Preet, are you okay, dear? You are looking sick," Roop asked, seeing her dull and pale face.
Preet give them weak smile and said,
"Nothing Aunty, just morning sickness. This little bean is troubling me so much today," she smiled looking at her small baby bump.
"How many months?" Reema asked and smiled at her baby bump, which was visible from her Kurta.
"4 months," she replied, making her nod.
"Don't worry. Everything will be fine," Preet nodded.
Suddenly they heard a voice of something falling from the kitchen. Preet turned her head toward the kitchen in worry and stood up.
"I am coming," saying she walked inside and gasped seeing Veer holding his leg standing on the other leg while hissing in pain.
"Veer!! What happened?" She panicked and rushed to him.
"Nothing just hit my feet due to this stool," He Said glaring at the stools placed in the middle of the kitchen.