Hi guys. Here is chapter three. Thanks for the reviews. Please r&r this chapter too. And again, i don't own the characters and i am merely penning my imagination down. And sorry for any errors and typos.

Chapter 3

Naoki was woken up from his slumber by the shrill sound of the alarm clock. Sighing, he took the alarm clock, that pointed at 7 and switched it off. Looking at their newly married faces in the clock, a gentle Naoki smile dawned on his face. He reminisced his times with Kotoko. He had first come to know of her when she gave him the love letter. And then her subsequent move into his house, he tutoring her, he taking her to the hospital due to her appendicitis attack, the graduation party kiss,the good luck charm turning bad, both attending the same university, he teasing her,Yuuki falling ill which led to their second kiss, the sudden marriage interview, his engagement with Sahoko-san and his subsequent breakup and he admitting his feelings for her and their unexpected but a very happy wedding cermony that took place two weeks later. Their after marriage life was also filled with bitter-sweet memories. His medical school classes, Kotoko moving to nursing, she fighting for attention among his female followers even though she needn't have because she is the person having his heart, his long bout of jealousy for Keita, their fight and the confession in the cafeteria, the encounter with Yoshida-san, Rika's stay at their house, their trip to Akita, he moving to Kobe, their moments of separation, their reunion and now they standing here. He couldn't stop smiling at those memories. Gently he placed the alarm clock on the side table and looked at his pregnant wife, who though couldn't do 90% of what he can do, captured his heart and gave him all the happiness he wanted in his life. Not wanting her to wake up, as she had a slightly disturbed sleep and the fact that she is bound to have morning sickness, he gently pecked her and got out of bed to get ready for the day. After having his bath, he came out to find Kotoko retching out and Okaa-san holding her hair and patting her back. Realising that Naoki was there, kotoko looked up and smiled in reassurance that she was okay. After an hour, both of them left together to the hospital. As they reached the hospital, Naoki accompanied her till the nurse station, and reminded her about the OB-GYN appoinment at 5:00 pm. Kotoko nodded and smiled. As Naoki departed, Kotoko entered the nurse station only to find Moto-chan, Tomako and Marina looking at her, jaws dropped.

"What?", Kotoko asked

"Why did Irie-san come till the nurse station today. Usually its only you who is very clingy. What's going on?", Marina asked.

Kotoko gave a sheepish smile and was about to blurt out that she is pregnant but before she could say anything, she got an important nurse call, so she told she will tell everyone later during break and left to check on the patient.

It was a very hectic day. Though the flu epidemic had reduced, the staff found it difficult to manage the inflow of patients. Kotoko could only take a break at 2:00 pm. When she was going to the cafeteria, she got a call. It was from Naoki. Kotoko smiled looking at the caller id and picked the call.

" Moshi moshi Irie-kun."

"Kotoko, did you have lunch"

He is worried about me, Kotoko giggled at that thought.

"Oii, Kotoko"

"Hai Irie-kun. I am at the cafeteria. I am going to have lunch."

"Ok. Have a good lunch"

"Hai."

And the call ended there.

Kotoko found her gang of nurse friends and went to them with her plate of food. After discussing and whining about the large amount of work, Marina brought up the topic that was half left in the morning.

" So Kotoko. Are you going to tell us the reason why Irie-san was behaving like that in the morning?"

By now everyone's attention was on Kotoko. Kotoko giggled and let it out

"I am pregnant, so Irie-kun made sure i reached the nurse station safely"

There was a silent pause. After a few seconds, Moto-chan, Tomako and Marina chan gave out a shrill squeal and started congratulating her. They also asked if she was taking care of herself.

Kotoko replied that she was taking care of herself and that they were going to the gynac today evening.

After the break, everyone went back to their duties. kotoko was getting the store arranged when suddenly Daijamori sensei sent requisition for couldn't locate it and lifted the carton to see the one below.
Just then,in walked Naoki and kotoko froze with the heavy carton in her hands..Naoki's face lost colour..it seemed he d shout..but instead he came up,n took the carton..sorted the problem n held kotoko by the hand n made her into his cabin.
kotoko sat waiting for him to lecture her coldly on her stupidity..but he did just walked to n fro as if trying to calm himself n then said.."kotoko..please understand your condition,you r pregnant..n i cant risk your health.. don't lift anything heavy.."kotoko lowered her eyes n said"i m sorry,Irie-kun..i did that by mistake. I will be careful from now on." Gently Naoki pressed his lips on her and said," It's ok. Don't feel bad. Now go give the medicine to Daijamori sensei."."Hai", she said cheerfully and ran. Naoki shouted behind her,"Kotoko, don't run".