Chapter 453 - Pregnancy mood swings...

"I also have worked really hard in bringing this little one into the world. We both have equal share in making this baby. So preserve some gratitude for me also.."

Reuben's shameless words brought a huge round of laughter around the whole room while Veronica simply glared at him with a tint of blush on her cheeks.

"Yes! Yes! We did a grave mistake of not thanking you. So thanks my son for loving my daughter so much. And congratulations for the best promotion of your life.." Mr. Lopez hugged him tightly, making Reuben beam brightly at him.

All of them smiled at them and started congratulating the couple one by one while the youngsters literally jumped on the couple like monkeys, careful enough to not hurt the pregnant ladies..

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Four months later…

"Can you see this clearly now? These are your baby's arms, legs and the fingers. The baby's head seemed to be in a good position. So there's nothing to worry.." The doctor said while pointing at the different body parts of the baby.

Veronica was now five and half months pregnant. And right now, she had come to have her ultrasound with Reuben.

The couple was now looking at the screen with utter amus.e.m.e.nt as they checked every body part of their baby with a smile on their lips.

It didn't matter to them if they were hearing their baby's heartbeat countless of times or not, but it always made both of them cry in happiness.

"Yes.. we can see it clearly.. She is so much beautiful." Reuben whispered as a tear dropped from his eyes.

Veronica who too was looking at their baby with utmost love in her eyes, snapped her head towards Reuben and retorted, "Bennie.. How many times I've told you that it's a prince, not a princess. Still you don't understand."

"You are wrong love. It's a father's instinct which says that the baby is gonna be a girl.." Reuben too politely said.

Glaring at him, Veronica couldn't help herself from mocking her husband, "Oh really? You're not the one who is carrying the baby for almost six months but it's me.. So mother's instinct knows better that it's gonna be a boy."

Seeing them bickering like some kindergarten kids, the doctor just shook her head and stated, "Mr. and Mrs. Smith.. I've already suggested you to check the gender of your baby but you both denied it...

So now please, don't fight over the baby's gender anymore. Just know that he or she is very healthy and fine.."

This made both Veronica and Reuben stop their childish bantering as a wide grin appeared on their lips, hearing that their baby is absolutely healthy and growing well in it's mother's tummy..

"Thanks doctor.. So we are going to come after two weeks again, right?" Reuben asked.

"Yes.. Though the baby is absolutely fine. But still it's good to have a regular check up quite often; as in a month, Mrs. Smith is going to enter her last trimester." Nodding her head, the doctor replied.

The couple smiled enthusiastically and walked out of the hospital after having few other important conversations with the doctor..

"Bennie… Can you please make me spicy noodles after we reach home?" Veronica asked, buckling her seatbelt.

Reuben smiled at her and said, "Yes babe.. I definitely can.. But you've to promise me that you won't touch those pizza and burgers for one week."

"Hey! That's blackmailing. You just can't stop me from having those yummy food. It's your baby who likes them more than me." Veronica pouted cutely, trying to show her displeasure.

Driving the car through the busy street, Reuben caressed her tummy with his one hand while managing the steering wheel with his other one and mocked in a taunting tone, "Oh really? I thought it was baby's mommy who was craving for those, not the other way around."

Veronica grinned at his statement and pretended to think for a while before mumbling, "Well, it's both Mumma and baby's wish. Now can you please make it without anymore arguement?"

"I already told you that I'll make the noodles for you. But you have to eat some veggies also, ignoring those junk foods for a whole week." Chuckling at his wife's antics, Reuben tried to persuade her.

"No.. I'll not stop eating them.." Veronica too replied like a stubborn baby..

"Well, you definitely will.."

"No.. I won't.."

"You will.."

"No…"

"Yes.."

"No.."

"Yes.."

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Another two months later...

Veronica had already entered into her seventh month and now her tummy is as big as a pumpkin..

She was right now sitting in her bedroom and watching Shinchan with some ch.i.p.s and ice-cream placed in front of her..

"Aww! Shinchan is so cute.. Will you also be this naughty like him, baby? Huh?" Veronica asked while caressing her tummy lovingly..

The second she asked the question, she felt an instant kick of her baby, making Veronica laugh in merriness, "Oh! So you agree with your mother. Don't worry.. If you become like Shinchan, then we both will team up against your Dadda and irritate him together.."

Reuben who just entered their bedroom with a glass of mango juice in his hand, witnessed this cute scene with a big smile on his face..

Walking towards her, he handed it over to Veronica who immediately drank the whole juice in one go as it was both her and baby's favourite..

Sitting beside her, Reuben wrapped his arm around her shoulder while his right hand caressed her tummy as he said, "And if you become like Himawari, then we'll do all those crazy stuffs which can annoy your Mumma to the extent that she'll let you play with me whole time. Okay baby?"

At that moment, Reuben felt another kick which made his grin wider than before...

This became an everyday routine for both of them. Whenever they used to talk with their baby, he or she would always give a kick as a response, making the couple's hearts fill with happiness..

Bending down a little, he kissed on Veronica's tummy and mumbled, "Two more months, baby.. And then you'll be in our arms. I just can't wait anymore to hold you, sweetheart.."

Veronica smiled at him, running her fingers through his hair.

Reuben had taken a paternal leave from the day Veronica had entered into her third trimester and was now taking care of his wife and their babe solely..

The couple were busy in enjoying their pregnancy days as much as possible, with Veronica throwing tantrums in every small matter and Reuben pampering her in the most vulnerable period of her mood swings..

It had also turned into a habit for him to talk with his baby every now and then and feel his or her kick..

Veronica's mood swings were also on it's peak. And she had turned much more hornier than before, much to Reuben's liking..

Amidst of this, Willa had also given birth to a beautiful baby boy one and half month ago while Lucinda's due date was in just few days.

Louis too have proposed Diana and they have decided to get married after the arrival of the REUNIC couple's baby..

Alonzo and Amelia too have announced their pregnancy just a few weeks ago while Jack and Myra had adopted a five months old baby boy whose parents had abandoned him for money pressure..

All in one, everyone seemed to be very happy in their own life including their parents who were pampering Veronica to the fullest and never missed to give her a visit every now and then.

"Life is so beautiful now… isn't it Bennie?" Veronica asked, staring at Reuben who was talking with their baby now.

Reuben sat up straight, hearing her words and said, "Yes… It indeed is.. And it's all thanks to you."

Veronica just beamed brightly at his response and confessed lovingly, "I love you, hubby.."

Reuben smiled back at her and mumbled, "I love you too, wifey.."

As soon as those lovely words left from his mouth, Veronica captured his lips into a passionate kiss as they soon indulged themselves into a hot yet safe love making session...