Nikvi: Becoming One

New Beginnings

   In the morning, Pallavi woke up fit and fine. Like always, she prepared breakfast, and they all ate together. Then, Kiran ji left them alone, and they talked about the restaurant.

Pallavi- Everything ready?

Nikhil- For what?

Pallavi- For our baby.

Nikhil- Baby! Are you...

Pallavi- Nikhil! No. Arrey, the restaurant.

Nikhil- I thought ( a bit disappointed)...Yes, everything is ready except for a name.

Pallavi- Yes, we did not think about it. It's our first, so it should be something representing us or something we cherish. Hmm, let's see.

Both tried to find a few names.

Nikhil- What about Meerut restaurant or Nikvi?

Pallavi- No, Nikhil, it's too obvious. I know!

Nikhil- Your ideas are the best. Tell me.

Pallavi- Something with Papa, in honor of our Dads, what you say?

Nikhil- Pallavi, you are the best, seriously (lift her and spin).

Pallavi- Nikhil! Leave me, and think about it. Papa what?

Nikhil- Haan, I was too excited.

Pallavi- Ssh. Quietly, I want to surprise our Mothers at the opening.

Nikhil- Okay. Hmm, Papas' Kitchen, Kit, Papas'restaurant...

Pallavi- Papas' lounge, why not Papas' House?

Nikhil- Yeah, it's simple and sounds great.

Pallavi- At Papas' House, find new sensations in your mouth. Sorry, it's just come out.

Nikhil- Wow! This sounds so cool, Pallavi.

Pallavi- You think.

Nikhil- Yes! Oh my God, you are a genius.

Pallavi- Kuch bhi. So finally, our first baby's name is Papas' House. We should go for its sign design, then.

Nikhil- Good idea.

 On the road.

Nikhil- You know, you get me excited talking about a baby. I thought you were pregnant.

Pallavi- Oh, I'm so sorry! Are you ready for a baby, Nikhil?

Nikhil- I don't know. Are you ready?

Pallavi- I don't know either. I think we'll know when it will be the right time.

Nikhil- Yeah. But you will be a pretty Mom. That I can tell.

Pallavi- And you'll be a great Dad.

Nikhil- You think.

Pallavi- Yes, you're so caring, Nikhil. I know our babies would love you.

Nikhil- Babies! How many do you want?

Pallavi- I don't know. I'm just saying. And you?

Nikhil- I never thought about it. But I want a girl who looks like you.

Pallavi- Yeah, you already told me. Then, two because I want a boy. But a boy or a girl, nishani toh hamara hoga.

Nikhil- Haan, chotu Nikvi (Both smile).

They finalized the restaurant sign and went back home.

Kiran ji- Bahu, are you all right?

Pallavi- Yes, Maa, I'm good.