Hey guys. Thanks for the wonderful feedback guys. It really motivated me to do the next chapter so here i am. I hope this chapter is better than the previous one. Please R&R. And as always, i don't own the characters and i am just penning down my imaginations.
Chapter 2
After what seemed like eternity, they pulled apart, hearing a knock on the door. It was Yuuki asking them to come for dinner. The lovely couple sprung apart and made their way towards the door. But Kotoko stopped Naoki. When Naoki looked at her questioningly, she said,"Irie-kun, shall we let the family know about the good news now, since we have recieved confirmation from the hospital. Everyone have been secretly waiting for this baby and they have gently hinted about this many times also. They will all be very happy. Okaa-san will be the most delighted of course.". Naoki smiled at the thought. He nodded affirmatively.
The family had been waiting for them to join for dinner. As soon as Naoki and Kotoko joined, dinner at the Irie household began. Everyone were having their fill, but surprisingly, Kotoko wasn't touching her food. Instead, she had this wierd face. Naoki noticed this and his 200 IQ doctor brain could easily understand the situation. Pregnancy taste buds. But before he could question, Okaa-san, who noticed Kotoko's plate, questioned her worryingly," Kotoko-chan, what happened? You haven't touched your food". Kotoko just gave a weak smile and told that she was about to start eating. As soon as she had one bite, a wave of nausea swept her and she dropped her chopsticks abruptly and went to the washroom and started puking. Everyone were shocked, except Naoki, who followed Kotoko to the washroom. As she retched, Naoki gently rubbed her back, holding her hair from falling on to the face. By the time she finished puking, she was dead weak and slumped to the floor. Naoki helped her to come on her feet and guided her outside, where the entire family was standing in worry. Okaa-san couldn't control herself and rushed to Kotoko as soon as she was out. "Kotoko-chan, are you well? Did you catch our influenza? Oh no...we shouldn't have let you overwork...", she continued rambling until Kotoko exclaimed "okaa-san" loudly. Kotoko looked at Naoki, asking him to reveal the news. Naoki let out a huge breath and nodded. "Kotoko did not catch fever nor does she has a stomach infection. Actually, we wanted to make an announcement. Kotoko and I are expecting a baby".
Silence...Silence...Silence...
Okaasan had to hold on to something to register the news , otou-sans had their hands on their mouth and Yuuki's jaw dropped. After a few minutes, a shrill squeal came from okaa-san and she rushed to hug Kotoko and Naoki together. Otou-san was congratulating and Aihara-san was crying and congratulating. Yuuki was also ecstatic and went forward to congratulate the happy couple. After a few minutes, everyone came back to earth and Okaa-san asked,"Kotoko-chan, what would you like to have now for dinner. Think and tell, because during pregnancy, tastes change". After twenty minutes, Kotoko was relishing her so wanted meal, meat and potato.
After partying and getting excited, everyone retired to bed. Kotoko changed into her pyjamas and joined Naoki, who was reading a medical journal, in bed. After a few minutes of silence, Kotoko questioned," Ne Irie-kun, are you happy?". Naoki looked up at Kotoko and realised that he hasn't spoken much after they recieved the news, but he did tell her that he was ecstatic at the news. But his nature is such that he doesn't reveal his feelings much. May be i have to spell it out to her from now on, thought Naoki. " Baka, ofcourse i am happy. Didn't i tell you that?". "But you weren't very enthusiastic downstairs, so i thought that you weren't happy", Kotoko said with a cute pout. Her pout made Naoki want to kiss her but he satisfied himself with a hug." Kotoko, you know i don't like parties and celebrations and am not very open. But yes, i can tell you a million times that i am really happy and looking forward towards the next phase of our lives". Saying this he kissed her forehead, and tucked her in. After an hour, he switched of the lights and pulled her closer to himself.
Naoki's POV:
I was suddenly woken up from my sleep by a whimper. I was startled. It was Kotoko crying. She was wide awake and was clutching my T-shirt so tightly that her sharp nails were almost putting holes on it. I woke up immediately and glanced at the clock. 2:00 am. Then i glanced at Kotoko's shaking form. I gently brought her to a sitting position, and approached her carefully," Kotoko, what's wrong?" Her voice trembled when she spoke," Irie-kun, i am feeling scared. I don't know why". But i knew. It was her pregnancy harmones at work. And i also knew the remedy. I removed her hand from my shirt, put it over myself and cuddled her for a few minutes. When she calmed down, i pecked her on her lips. " Don't be scared. I am always her for you. Go to sleep". Those words calmed her and both of us fell into a deep slumber and weren't disturbed till morning.