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"Here, Hikari, this doesn't look bad, does it?" Kei asked with a neat, thick cookbook he held in his hand as he gestured to his 8 month pregnant wife to take a second and look. Hikari did so and her eyes glittered at the sight of the tasteful looking dish and stared at it longer than acceptable. The blonde chuckled at her and took the book away from her view.
"Okay, this then!" Kei said merrily and went to fetch the ingredients, not after guiding his wife back to the living room to wait for him patiently as he finishes her food request.
It had been like this too often ever since Hikari got pregnant with their second child. Hikari always found herself to be craving for food here and there and ask for Kei and only Kei to cook for her. Kei, being in love with the jet black haired woman madly, didn't mind, however some times, he questioned why she had to go through crying and just being a total kid when requesting for food. She didn't have to cry or beg. Kei would do anything best for her and that's just how things were. But still, she looked adorable whenever she craved, asked and cried.
As Kei began to prepare her meal, he sighed in relief at the realization of having another child to spoil, or well, try to spoil. He and Hikari have been excited and so were the grandparents. Midori was looking forward to having a granddaughter or two to spoil with and to no surprise, her husband, Saturo, sought the same. It was also in his interest that the coming young Takishima be skilled and knowledgeable in pro-wrestling. The fantasy of having matches with his grandchildren was a sure gold for Saturo. He knew for certainty that Hikari will teach the child, he just didn't know what Kei would think about that.
As for Hikari's side of the family, Masako wanted either a grandson or a granddaughter as long as he or she can keep the kitchen in order. Jiro and the uncle, Atsushi paid no mind about the gender. They only prayed for a healthy new baby, twin or triplets or even quadruplets for they were more than sure that Kei was a grown enough man to know how to handle a growing family with Hikari. Rest assured; Kei's 31. Young yet powerful in title, mind and in physical body. But most importantly, he loved Hikari and no one and pretty much many people can swear by it that NO ONE has ever loved Hikari more than Kei. He's number one after all.
Kei paused and glanced at the calendar by the wall, feeling a little smile drawn on his lips. "Just one more month to go," he thought, excited. But then, his smile faded at the thought of his son. Everyone, from friends to family, has been enthusiastic about Hikari's pregnancy but… Hiro didn't seem to show much emotion to it. That's what Kei saw – the nothingness in his eyes whenever people around him talked about the soon-to-be newest addition in the Takishima family.
He blamed himself for that. Hiro inherited that sort of personality from his father and it is no secret to anyone. If only he was as energetic and merry as his mother, then things would have been better. Even for just a little bit.
"Keiiii," the pregnant woman whimpered as she wobbled towards Kei, holding her large stomach. Kei immediately turned his attention to her and took her hand to guide her to sit near him.
"What is it, love?" Kei asked as he rubbed Hikari's back, "Are you feeling any pain?"
Hikari slowly shook head and kept her gaze down. It was then when she leaned over to him with her head and muttered gibberish that Kei understood that his wife's in another mood swing. He responded by pecking her on the forehead and told her that she'll be okay. He never figured out what Hikari always felt whenever she randomly wanted to lean her head against his shoulder but a quick kiss always seemed to do the trick. No denies, he liked it very much.
The pregnant woman held onto Kei's arm which caused her husband's cheeks to be flushed pink. He looked down onto her and saw her staring back at him with those coal dark orbs that made him catch his breath.
"Hikari, if you want your food, I'm going to have to need this arm and make it for you."
"I'm sorry."
"Hmm?" Kei was caught in confusion as to why his wife was apologizing. She didn't do anything wrong now, did she? He raised a brow, urging her to continue.
"If only I knew how to cook then I'd just do it for myself and not have to trouble you. I'm sorry for being a burden…"
Kei quickly turned to her completely and held her cheeks, silently telling her to look his way. As Hikari stared into his cat-like golden eyes, he beamed sweetly and giggled, "You say silly things too often, Hikari."
Hikari didn't speak but she just gazed at him with still the same expression, pained. Kei saw this and held her close to his chest in which Hikari reacted with a loose but sweet hug. She buried her reddened face on his shirt and let her husband lean on her hand and with one hand stroking her hair.
"How many times do I have to tell you? You're no burden to me. You are not. When did I ever say that, my love? Please know that I'm doing this not because I'm your husband or because I have to. I'm doing this because I want to and I love you. I always have and always will. Plus, we're in this together, you and me."
The woman found no words to reply so instead, she hugged him tighter as if not wanting to ever let go.
"I love you too," Kei spoke softly to her, "Oh, and I want to remind you about your check up tomorrow afternoon."
"Can we bring Hiro with us?" Hikari asked and looked up.
"Sure we can. However…" Kei trailed off, "I'm not sure if he'll want to. I'll go ask him later."
