The months had flown by in a blur of preparations, doctor's visits, and late-night cravings. The baby's due date was drawing near, and Riya could hardly believe it—she and Vikram were about to welcome their little one into the world. But as her pregnancy advanced, so did the intensity of the physical changes she was going through. Vikram had been nothing short of a supportive partner, always there to comfort her, hold her hand through every craving, and reassure her when doubts crept in.

Riya's body was ready. She could feel it in her bones—this was it. The baby was coming, and she could sense the excitement—and the nerves—welling up inside her. She wasn't sure if she was ready for the birth, but she knew she was ready for whatever came next. With Vikram by her side, she felt confident.