Hey guys, thanks for the review once again and review this chapter too. As college starts this week, i don't know how much i will update, but the story won't be abandoned. Characters don't belong to me and the medical stuff might be illogical or wrong since i am no medical person. Sorry for that. Anyways, happy reading.

Chapter 4

As the clock struck 4:45, Naoki kept his things in the locker and started packing his back. Nishigaki sensei entered at that time and said,"Irie-sensei, omedetou. I heard you are going to become a father". Naoki sighed,So the news is out. Anyway, it had to be known to others on some day.",he thought and replied,"Arigato gozaimasu. Excuse me, but i have to leave now. Kotoko has an OB-GYN appointment now", and left. Nishigaki's mouth hung agape. So he is this caring. No wonder Kotoko loves him this much. He sure is caring when he needs to",Nishigaki thought to himself.

As Naoki reached the reception desk of the OB-GYN department, he heard a loud voice."Irie-kun, you are here", and a pair of hands clung to his left hand. "hai", he replied and both waited outside the doctor's room for their turn to come. After a few minutes, a nurse came and called for Kotoko. She looked at Naoki and he nodded. The look which Kotoko gave Naoki was well deciphered by him. She was nervous. So the nod was to reassure her that everything will be okay. Kotoko came back to her senses when the nurse called her again and went inside the examination room.

As she entered, Ibe-sensei greeted her," Irie-san, omedetou. Have a sit"

"Arigato gozaimasu.",Kotoko replied

"Nervous?Don't worry. Everything will go fine. I understand that this is your first pregnancy?"

"Yes"

"Okay. Let us first analyse the basic symptoms and then proceed for the physical examination."

Then the doctor started asking her question and Kotoko answered all, the tone clearly showing that she was in the heights of nervousness. After ten minutes, the Q&A ended and the nurse took her to change for the physical examination. Before going to change, Kotoko asked," Sensei, is it okay if my husband can stayby my side during the examination?"

"Well it is not done usually, but i think Irie-sensei can be let in. He is a doctor after all and won't panic",Ibe-sensei replied

Kotoko's face instantly brightened and replied a thank you.

Outside the room, Naoki was waiting. He was also nervous, but the cool guy he is, he did not show it out, unlike his wife, whowas a bundle of nerves. He was in his own thoughts.

Even though the situation is familiar, thanks to my mother, i still feel really nervous. Not that i am not happy. I am super happy. I understand all the medical happenings inside academically, but emotionally i relly feel scared. Kotoko is a klutz, that doesn't change just because i love her. But will she be able to cope up with this pregnancy? Will i be able to take good care of her? Of course there is a huge family back at home to take care of her, but stil..."

He was shaken out of his thoughts when the nurse called him. He was confused as he knew that physical examinations take time. But he was pleasantly surprised when Ibe-sensei asked him to be with Kotoko as she was very scared.

"That is expected of her. Baka. Even though she is a nurse, she is still a baka, scared for everything. Well, anyways, that's my Kotoko", he thought and entered the room.

As Kotoko lay on the examination table,Ibe-sensei examined her,first the abdomen,she then took her blood samples for routine t.c,d.c., haemoglobin and then wore her gloves for the cervix and uterus check, as sensei began to examine, Kotoko winced in discomfort and almost instantly Naoki held her tiny hand in his and pressed it gently, reassuring her that it will be over soon. Ibe-sensei withdrew,disposed the gloves,and asked Naoki to come with her allowing Kotoko to change back. As soon as Kotoko joined, Ibe-sensei spoke,"Kotoko-san is doing well,morning sickness is normal in the first 6 to 10 weeks and mood swings might be horrible . Lets wait for the blood reports to confirm my suspicions of her being aneamic." Naoki asked whether is it fine for her to continue work since he feels that she gets tired easily.

"yes she can work for the present but Irie-san shouldn't over strain herself . Further you need to eat healthy and consume lots of juice and vitamins are a must. It is also advisable to not wear high heels and lift heavy things"

The couple got the required details and Ibe-sensei told Naoki that she will call him once the reports are ready. After getting the vitamins from the pharmacy, they walked home. Naoki wanted to take her in a taxi since she just got her physical examination done, but she said she was fine and that she wanted to walk home with him. As they were walking, Kotoko asked," ne Irie-kun, after the baby is born, will you love me more or the baby more?".

Naoki stopped and stared at her pout face for a few minutes and chuckled gently.

" What a childish question. Just what is expected out of her",he thought.

"Why are you laughing?"

"Because you really ask very idiotic questions. Ofcourse, i will love the baby more", he teased her. Kotoko looked flabbergasted.

"huh.. Moh Irie-kun. That means you won't love me after the baby comes" and her rest of the sentence was cut by a kiss from Naoki.

"You prove that you are a Baka always. Of course i will love you both equally. I was just teasing you."

"Irie-kun, you are really mean", but the sentence was said in a very happy tone and the couple made their way home.