Life ft Pain [completed]

Chapter 9 || Burden

Sun Raha Hai Na Tu 🎼

"Last mouth", Brinda extended the morsel of rice. "I can't Amma. I'm very full", Ruthira whined. "Have you seen yourself? You've lost so much of weight. Now eat"!

Ruthira unhappily ate. "When's the due date". "Somewhere around early June". "Oh, that's near Nidra's birthday and your anniversary", Brinda mumbled.

"Yes". "Ah, I can't wait", Brinda gushed before walking to the kitchen. Ruthira looked at her trailing figure and smiled.

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3 months later, it was Ruthira's baby shower. Brinda dolled her up in a red saree with green blouse. Once she was ready, Brinda brought her out of the room.

It was happening in Ruthira's and Rudra's flat. Ruthira was made to sit on the comfortable chair provided for her in the middle of the living room.

Rudra couldn't stop smiling as he kept looking at her. She was looking so beautiful to his eyes that he couldn't help but fall in love all over again.

He always thought life was complete with Ruthira, Nidra and Butter. But now, he couldn't wait until his new buddy will join him. Thinking about the future, Rudra wiped a lone tear.

Brinda lit the lamp beside Ruthira. Infront of her, there were seven platter containing items like, fruits, sweets, savoury dish and incense sticks.

"Neel come", Brinda called him. Rudra walked up to her and took the garland from her hand. Putting the garland on Ruthira's neck he told her that he loved her.

Ruthira smiled and said it back. He took the tumeric and sandlewood paste and applied it on her arms and face. Next he chose some glass bangles from the platter and pushed it down her hands. Lastly, he showered her with some flowers and uncooked rice.

Before he went back, he kissed her head lightly. After him, Maitra and Brinda did the rituals. One by one, everyone did it. Ruthira was tired by sitting in the same place for so long. Rudra noticed that and asked Brinda if she could rest.

Brinda agreed and helped Ruthira to the room. She helped her wear a comfortable cotton Kurti. "Amma, I'm hungry", Ruthira mumbled. "Okay come".

Seeing the vegetarian spread, Ruthira quickly rushed to it. "Careful", Rudra held her. "It's all my favourite", she sobbed. "Why are you crying", he asked in surprise.

"I don't know. I'm so happy. Thank you for getting my favourite", Ruthira cried and hugged Rudra. He laughed and hugged her back. "Don't laugh"!

He ignored her comment and served the food on a plate. "Feed me". Rudra gave in to her demands and fed her. "For me", Nidra came running. "No. Only for me", Ruthira rolled her eyes.

"Appa will feed you at night okay"? Nidra nodded like an obidient child and left. "What are we going to name the baby, Rudra"? Rudra acted like he was thinking, "I do have a few names, but let's see once the baby is here".

She smiled while pecking his lips, "it's been long". "Are you sure"? He sensuously rubbed her lips. "Hmmm". "Okay, tonight", he whispered, making her blush.

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"Faster"! "Calm down, Ruthira". "I feel it, hurry"!

Rudra struggled to unlock the house door. Once it was unlocked, Ruthira slammed open the door and rushed to the toilet. "Amma shame shame", Nidra laughed. "Careful Ruthira, don't run".

Ruthira sighed in relief when she released her bladder. "Rudra, give me my clothes, I'll take a bath". He took an oversized shirt and panty for her.

"Where's my shorts"? "The shirt's long enough. Anyways I'm going to remove it", he smirked. "Shut up"! Ruthira walked out of the toilet and took Nidra to her cradle bed.

"Woof"! "Goodnight Butter", she kissed his head. "Goodnight", Rudra patted his head. After making Nidra sleep, Rudra climbed on the bed and hovered her.

Ruthira leaned forward to kiss him when she felt him kissing her head, "goodnight bachaa. It's late already, we need to go to the clinic as well".

She saw him turning his back towards her and slept. "I thought we were-". "Huh, did you say anything"? "Nothing, Rudra. Goodnight", she mumbled, turning her back towards his.

"Hmmm". He didn't even notice the difference in my goodnight. Wiping the tears that rolled out, she closed her eyes tightly.

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"Everything is fine now. Both your weight and blood pressure", Jaya said. Rudra smiled happily and looked at Ruthira

"Are you both happy? Rudroneel, you can breathe", Jaya chuckled. "Very happy. I'm so glad that everything is fine. Even though Ruthira found it hard, she managed to eat everything we gave her. With a little complaint first", Rudra and Jaya chuckled.

Ruthira fiddled with her fingers without any smile and that caught Jaya's attention. "Aaruthira"? "Huh", she looked up. "What's wrong? Aren't you happy"? "Oh, nothing like that Doctor. I'm- I'm just tired".

"That's normal. Anyways are you eating the vitamins that I had prescribed"? "Yes. Even if I forget, he makes sure to remind me". Jaya smiled. "Okay then, that's all for today". After thanking her, they left.

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Rudra woke up in the middle of the night when he heard the clattering of pans. "Ruthira", he mumbled on not finding her on the bed. "Ruthira". He pushed the blanket off him and walked to the kitchen.

"Ruthira, what are you doing"? Ruthira froze as her hand stopped in the mid-air. "I- I wanted some pa- pasta", she whispered, not meeting his eyes.

"Why didn't you wake me up, bachaa"? "I- I'm sorry. I didn't mean to disturb your sleep. I'll be quiet next time". Rudra frowned and reached her. Holding her shoulders, he turned her.

"What do you mean"? "I didn't want to disturb you". "Bachaa, I love doing this for you. You can never disturb my sleep. I'm sorry if I made you think that way", he wiped her tears.

She hugged him and sobbed, "I'm sorry for being a burden on-". "Ruthira! Never say that! You can never be that to me. I love you bachaa. If you're going through so much for our baby, the least I can do for you is this".

"You won't hate me, right"? "Rubbish! I can never hate you". Ruthira hummed and snuggled into him. "Now sit down. I will cook for you".

"I can manage, Rudra. You have college tomorrow". He glared at her, "what did I just say"? She smiled and nodded. Getting up from the chair, she back hugged him,

"I love you".

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Rudra is so sweet. Cock me- I mean cook me something too please. 🌚

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