September 22nd, 2004
Week 26
Abby scrubbed her eyes. She had been working for the past twenty-four hours. She managed to get five hours of sleep. She still felt like shit.
"Coffee. Coffee." She mumbled scratching her stomach. The doorbell rang. Abby groaned, "not before caffeine." She poured herself some coffee into the mug and went to the door. "Who is it?"
"It's Neela." She said. Abby cocked her eyebrow.
"Neela?" She opened the door and smiled when she saw her friend, "What on earth are you doing here?"
"The pregnancy is making me antsy lately." Neela said.
"Come on in." She led Neela into her apartment, "How are you feeling?"
"Oh just fine. Anxious and excited." Neela said easing herself down onto the couch. Abby smirked.
"I knew when you got pregnant your tiny frame would show it big time, but I never expected this.' Abby winked.
"Gee. Thanks, mate." Neela chuckled. Abby sat down next to her, "May I ask you something?"
"Sure. Go ahead." Abby said sipping the sweet nectar in her mug.
"Well, you know my wedding is in November." Neela said. Abby nodded.
"Yeah. You'll be huge by then." Abby winked playfully.
"I know." Neela chuckled, "Well, You and I have been friends for awhile now. We became doctors together. I was wondering if you'd be my maid of honour." Abby stared at her in disbelief.
"Excuse me?" Abby asked.
"You're the only friend I have really, Abby. I don't want to ask my sister." Neela said, "I would be honoured if you'd do it."
"Well, of course." Abby said, "I would love to."
"God, thank you." Neela breathed out, "Are you busy right now?"
"Does it look like I am?" Abby chuckled, "Why?"
"I sort of have to get the dress done today." Neela said.
"Oh lord." Abby said, "I'm warning you. It better not be yellow. I don't do yellow."
"It's red." Neela said, "I think you'll look divine in Red."
Neela sat on the loveseat staring at Abby turning around in a disgusting red prom dress. She took in a deep breath.
"I don't want that one." Neela said.
"Thank god." Abby exhaled running to the dressing room.
"What are you looking for?" Trina, the associate, asked.
"I'm Indian. I would like some sort of Sari on Abby. Red with gold trim." Neela said.
"I'll see what I can do." Trina smiled walking into the back. Abby popped her head out from the dressing room.
"How you doing?" She asked.
"I'm frustrated." Neela said, "I called them several times making sure they knew what I wanted and what happens? They loose my papers."
"It'll be all right." Abby smiled as Trina came back out holding up the beautiful maroon and gold Sari.
"I believe this is what you're looking for." She said. Neela exhaled.
"Yes. That's it." She grinned brightly. Neela rubbed her stomach as Trina helped Abby putting it on.
"What do you think?" Abby asked stepping out. Tears filled Neela's eyes.
"Get some gold earrings and bracelets and it'll be perfect." She said.
"I kind of like it." Abby said looking in the mirror. "Maybe I'll convert." Neela chuckled.
"It's not that easy." Neela hauled herself up. Finally, she had this done. It was a big weight off of her shoulders. Now, She couldn't wait to get married to Michael.
October 6th, 2004
Week 28
Today was Neela's birthday. Michael was determined to make this day special for her. She had bee so emotional lately. He couldn't blame her though. He had made her breakfast in bed with a few of her favourite things. Michael walked into the bedroom with the tray of food.
"Wake up sleepy head." he said. Neela yawned and opened her eyes.
"What have you got there?" She asked sitting up with a groan.
"Pancakes, sausage, and applesauce." he said putting the food on the bed. Neela grinned brightly.
"That is so sweet." She said looking at the food. "Where's the syrup?" Michael held it up.
"Here you go." He said.
"Thank god." She grabbed it and drenched her food with it.
"You are definitely pregnant." Michael said watching her shove her mouth filled with food. He chuckled softly, "I have a present for you."
"Oh yeah?" Neela wiped off her mouth, "What is it?"
"Well, why don't you open it up and find out?" Michael handed her a box. Neela smiled taking it and opening it up.
"Oh wow!" Neela took out the diamond bracelet, "Michael...We can't afford something like this."
"Oh yes we can." Michael snapped the bracelet onto his fiance. Neela stared at it, with a large smile.
"It's so beautiful." She whispered.
"Not as beautiful as you though." Michael leaned over and kissed her softly, "Happy birthday, Neela."
"Thank you." She said.
Michael sat on the couch watching Neela on the phone with her family. He knew that she loved them so much, but he also knew that they tried on her nerves in a big way.
"Thank you, Mother..." Neela mumbled, "you're not old. Just because I'm twenty-seven doesn't mean you're old." Michael chuckled softly. His mother was the same way.
"Phone bill. Diamond bracelet." Michael said. Neela smiled.
"Mum, I need to go...I will see you next month all right?...okay." Neela said. "Mai taunu pyar karda." She hung up the phone with a groan.
"Everything okay?" Michael asked.
"My mother was groaning the entire time how she's getting old, how her youngest daughter is having kids and getting married, and well...you know the rest." Neela plopped down on the couch. "She's impossible. Just wait until she gets here."
"I can't wait." Michael winked.
"Sure you can." Neela giggled, "They will probably be talking about you in Indian right in front of you."
"And I'll speak pig Latin in front of them." Michael told her. Neela laughed loudly.
"My parents aren't idiots." She said, "Well...My sister will know what you're talking about. Don't let me forget to check on Priya's flower girl dress. Arati said a twelve-month would do her just fine." Michael nodded.
"Don't forget to check on Pri's dress." He told her. Neela rolled her eyes.
"Don't be a small ass." She said to him.
"But I'm naturally smart." Michael kissed her cheek.
"Oh, that's what you think." Neela chuckled. Michael wrapped his arm around her shoulders and gave her a little squeeze. He looked at the bracelet on her wrist. He hoped this birthday was a nice one for her. He wanted her to feel
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