Baby shower

Mayukh POV:

She can't get married. I won't let her. She's mine. I finally got her back, I'm not letting her marry someone else.

"Armaan, we need to do the plan now."

"Are you insane?!" He screamed through the phone.

"For her, yes."

"Mayukh, understand, it's not a joke. It's very complicated."

"We'll figure everything out. It's not difficult."

"She'll hate you Mayukh."

"She already does."

"Come on. She doesn't. She's scared of you and you're going to make it worse."

"I'll fix everything."

He sighed, "Okay. I'll get things set."

I got ready for the baby shower which was today. I wore a nice dark blue kurta and white pants and went to the venue. We were having a pooja and then a party in the evening.

Mom and Dad, along with Bhabhi's parents, arrived last night and it was a delightful time.

Currently, Bhabhi and Bhai were sitting, ready to start the pooja, with their baby boy playing on Bhabhi's lap. I smiled and sat next to them.

"Mayukh! Where is everyone else?" Bhai asked.

"On their way Bhai. You sit for the pooja now."

Bhai nodded and sat.

Within 20 minutes, everyone had arrived and the pooja was filled with people. I looked around and found her. The one I wanted to.

She looked marvelous. She wore a simple blue saree which lighted her curves. Her hair was braided with a flower added on the back. Simple kajal and lipstick as always. She looked very simple yet very beautiful. She saw me and looked down. I walked over to her and held her hand and brought her near us. Near Bhabhi and Bhai. She was shocked but followed me silently.

We sat next to each other while the pooja went on.

Nikita POV:

He looked so handsome. His blue kurta, I couldn't help but blush thinking that he's twinning with me. I tried ignoring my thoughts and suddenly Ruyash Dada called me, "Nikdu?"

I looked up to see him guiding me to come there. I got scared but I went.

"Ji." I whispered, looking down.

"Pandit Ji." He said looking at the pandit Ji while holding my wrist and I looked at him, "His Bua will name him." He said that looking at me.

I froze in my spot. What?! How can I?!

"W...What?" I stammered.

"Naming the son is his Bua's right. His Bua means his father's sister. My sister is standing in front of me."

I felt tears in my eyes.

"Dada..."

"Do this for your brother, Nikdu." He smiled at me reassuringly.

I stuttered, but finally nodded. I sat next to him and used my hand to try to cover my back using my duppata, but my hand wasn't reaching.

Suddenly, I felt a pair of hands on my back, taking the pallu and resting it over my shoulders. I turned around to find Mayukh adjusting it, without looking at me. After he finished, he looked at me and my stomach filled with butterflies.

"Nikita Ji... Take this in your hands. I'll give you some letters in your hands, based on his time of birth and you have to decide a name based on your liking."

I nodded, but I was really scared. The pandit ji then did the ritual and checked his horoscope and then whispered to me, "The letters A, N, and R are most auspicious."

I nodded, and the Pandit Ji continued, while looking at Ruyash Dada, "Please give the baby in her hands, Nikita Ji, you whisper the name in the baby's ears and then whisper it to the parents. Ruyash Ji, if you two would like to change the name, you can. This is just a suggestive name."

They nodded and suddenly their small bundle of joy was in my hand. I smiled as his eyes were gazing at mine, holding my saree pallu lightly. I whispered in his ears, slowly, "Reyansh." I saw him smile.

I then handed the baby to Manisha Bhabhi and sat next to them,

"What name has Bua chosen?" Bhabhi smiled and said.

"I... you can change it if you don't want it. It might not be—"

"Tell the name first na Nikdu." Dada said, smiling.

"Reyansh, Reyansh Chaudary." I said, hesitant.

I saw Dada and Bhabhi beaming with joy. They cupped their baby's cheeks and then cupped mine, "It's a beautiful name."

"Pandit Ji, we want to keep this name."

"As you wish. Please repeat after me..." the Pandit Ji said some mantras and then announced, "The pooja is now complete. You can make his birth certificate, if you want to, you can announce his name right now."

"No Pandit Ji, we'll be having a party in the evening where we announce. If you can, please do come."

"Thank you, I'll be there for a while. God Bless."

The Pandit ji said and I walked him out.

Once I entered in, I saw the guests leaving. I was about to get my stuff and leave when Manisha Bhabhi caught my hand.

"Nikku." She said.

"Ji." I said, looking at her and then down.

"Can I ask you for a favour?"

"Of course." I said, looking at her.

"Come home. Stay with us till the evening party."

"What? No... I can't."

"Come on." Ruyash Dada added from the back, "Please come."

I was in a dilemma. These guys don't know anything that happened. They're clueless about how much history Mayukh and I hold.

"Dada... Bhabhi, please understand....I—"

"No. You're coming. Let's go!" Bhabhi said.

I sighed in defeat and gave a small smile, "but Bhabhi, I don't have any clothes for the evening party."

"Right..." she went into thinking, just then Mayukh came, "Oh, Mayukh. Perfect. Mayukh," she said, looking at him, "Can you please take Nikita to her house, she'll pick the evening clothes she needs and then you two come home."

What?!

"Bhabhi.... No..."

"Okay. I'll do that." Mayukh said.

"Excellent. We'll see you soon!" Bhabhi said and they both headed off.

I stood there, as Mayukh bid off the other guests.  Once he was done, he came and spoke, "ready?"

I turned to see him putting his wallet in his pocket and taking out the car keys. I nodded once he looked at me. He led the way and we entered his car.

"So what name did you pick, Chachi?" He said, while driving.

My breathe hitched when he said Chachi.

"I... I'm not his Chachi."

"You're his father's brother's wife, what does that make you?"

"No."

"Okay Chachi. Now tell me."

"It's a surprise, you'll know in the evening."

"Acha," he said, chuckling slightly, "Okay then. I'll ask my Bhabhi."

"No... wait... I.. I don't know if I can tell."

"Relax. I know you can't. I'll find out in the evening."

I nodded.

"Waise.... When this Chachi becomes a mother, who's going to name our kid?"

I froze in shock. What did he just say?!

"What...what?!"

"I'm convinced you've losing your hearing. I think we need to visit a doctor."

"No. I..." I stopped talking, when I saw a message from that guy. Sameer.

Hey.

Mom wants to meet you to take the wedding plan ahead. When you free?

I felt tears in my eyes. On one end, there's a guy who dislikes me and simply wants to sleep with me, and I'm almost betrothed a guy who couldn't give me the basic respect I want. Where am I stuck?!

"What happened?" Mayukh said, pulling me out of my thoughts, "Who messaged?"

"N...No one."

"Show me."

"No. It's... no one."

I quickly got my phone and messaged him back,

I'm a bit busy right now with my thesis. I'll text you.

I closed my eyes and tried to take a nap.

Mayukh POV:

We were stuck in traffic when I noticed her sleeping on the seat next to me. I noticed her gentle features. Her saree, her bare waist visible making me lose my thoughts. I covered her waist with her saree pallu. Her eyes were shut and her lips looked too tempting. I noticed her unable to sleep peacefully so I quickly pulled her a little closer, and untied her braid.

I noticed it since day 1, that she likes to sleep in the car and her braid gets in the way of her sleeping, making her uncomfortable. I quickly untied it slowly, letting her hair flow freely.

I noticed her phone buzzing constantly so I picked it up. Sameer? Who's this guy? I saw the notification he sent her.

Nikita it's just thesis. Don't overreact. Not like you're gonna work after we marry. Just text me fast and meet Mom so we can get this marriage done with. Don't waste my time.

My blood boiled? How dare he demean her like this?! Is this the guy she's getting married to? Sameer what? What's his last name? How do I find out information? Her phone was locked and I didn't know her password, but I knew that she's not marrying him.

We reached her house and I woke her up. She spoke, "We reached?"

"Yep. You get your stuff, I'm waiting for you."

"No... you... I'll take a while."

"It's okay. I'm waiting downstairs."

"Why?"

"What are you saying wife? I'm waiting for you here!"

"No... I... You can come. I'll need a while."

"What?"

"Come upstairs with me." She said, looking down. I knew she's blushing. I chuckled and grabbed her hand and kissed the back of her palm.

"You go ahead. I'll park and come."

She nodded and went ahead. I chuckled and parked the car. While parking, I got on a call with Armaan.

"Listen, find out what you can about this Sameer guy? Is there any way we can get information?"

"Sameer. That's not enough information. Last name?"

"We don't know yet."

"What do we do then?"

"I'll try to see where they met or something. You can get into her phone and check?"

"I don't know her password."

"Right. Ask her for it."

"As if she'll tell me."'

"She'll tell you. I know she will."

"Give another option."

"Okay I'll be able to find a way if you're able to get any information. Maybe get his work place or check her Instagram."

"She's not on Instagram anymore."

"She is, she created a new account a while back. She just doesn't follow you."

"She follows you?"

"Yeah. I'll check and find out. If I get his account on there then I'll let you know."

"Okay." I said and cut the call.

She created a new account and I don't even know about it.

Well, you told her you didn't want her around.

I parked and then entered her house. I locked her door and then went to her kitchen and made chai for both of us. I went to her room and found her scouting through her clothes. I leaned against the door and smiled, "can't decide?"

She turned to me and shook her head.

I walked towards her, "Can I help?"

She hesitated but nodded, "Western is there and Indian is here."

I scouted through her outfits and found the same white gown she wore during Ruyash Bhai's reception. I pulled it out and gave it to her, "You looked beautiful in this."

She blushed and nodded, "Okay...I'll wear this."

She got her makeup and jewelry ready. I looked around her room. It oozed Nikita. I smiled.

"Hey... where's Coco?"

She turned around, her face shocked.

"Coco...."

"Our son.... Remember?"

Her face startled. I remembered everything. It's not that long ago, I missed her.

"He's... he's with Sid and Esha."

"Why?"

"I..."

"What happened, wife?"

"Esha and Sid wanted to be with him for a while, so I gave."

"Theek hai. Come. Let's go."

She nodded and we made our way out of the room. We left the house and I got the car out, getting her inside.