It was in that frame of mind that the Chandras settled down in their Honeycomb to perpetuate their honeymoon.
“You look very handsome now,” Nithya told Chandra one day.
“I don't know about that,” he said patting her head, “but I do feel fulfilled.”
“It was your bitterness more than your looks that made you feel wretched,‟ she said leaning on him. "It's true; the face is the index of mind.”
“Maybe you've got used to my looks and that makes the difference.”
“Ability too imparts beauty,” she winked at him.
Being at peace with himself, Chandra soon turned his attention to the business on hand. Realizing that dealing in pearls alone was a stagnant proposition, for a new line of business, he introduced precious stones. Also sensing a growing demand for designer jewelry, he made arrangements to subcontract. And to optimize the return on investment and to acquire a trendy look, he got the premises renovated. What with Nithya too showing an interest in his ventures, he began involving her in their execution. And as she exhibited a penchant for jewelry design, he entrusted the same to her care. With the value additions bringing in monetary returns, Yadagiri saw his dreams of a pearl empire for Chandra, with his queen in tow, coming true, after all.
Amidst great expectations, the time came for them to move Nithya to the maternity ward. As she delivered a girl child, Anasuya felt as though the newborn was a reincarnation of Vasavi. Yadagiri, however, felt it was Goddess Lakshmi who took birth in their house. After all, while the child grew up in her mother's womb, didn't their business grow as well? Besides, all were pleased that the girl was fair and beautiful like her mother.
“Isn't she lovely like you?” said Chandra, looking fondly at the newborn.
“Glad I still appeal to you,” said Nithya pleased with herself, “but she's really cute. It's all so thrilling.”
“I'm happy as well,” he said taking the babe in his arms. “I feel it's my own child.”
“I've begun to feel it that way for long,” said Nithya winking at him. “After all, she had grown up in my womb embalmed with your cum.”
“What a way to feel,” he said joyously, “I'm glad she would grow up now caressed by my hand.”
“Oh, how you make things easy for me in every way,” she said taking his hand. “I love you and live for you.”
“I‟m happy for both of us.”
“You know what makes me happier,” she said endearingly.