Chapter 30 – The Same Old Teasing

Veeresh looked at Poornima with a mischievous smile.

He moved a little closer.

Veeresh: "Poons..."

She looked at him suspiciously.

Poornima: "What now?"

He smiled innocently.

Veeresh: "Can we have kids?"

Poornima stared at him for a second before lightly hitting his shoulder with a pillow.

Poornima: "Asshole!"

Veeresh burst into laughter.

She narrowed her eyes.

Poornima: "Pervert!"

He placed a hand dramatically over his heart.

Veeresh: "Your pervert."

Poornima rolled her eyes, trying not to smile.

Poornima: "You're already the father of four children."

Veeresh nodded proudly.

Veeresh: "Yes."

Then he grinned.

Veeresh: "But I'm asking for your opinion."

Poornima threw another pillow at him.

He caught it easily.

Poornima: "Go to sleep!"

He laughed.

Veeresh: "You didn't answer."

She pointed toward the door.

Poornima: "Keep talking, and you'll be sleeping outside."

Veeresh looked at her dramatically.

Veeresh: "You wouldn't send your husband out."

Poornima folded her arms.

Poornima: "Try me."

He chuckled and raised both hands in surrender.

Veeresh: "Okay, okay... I surrender."

She smiled, shook her head, and switched off the bedside lamp.

As they settled into bed, Veeresh quietly reached for her hand under the blanket.

Poornima intertwined her fingers with his.

Veeresh (softly): "Good night, Poons."

Poornima: "Good night... and no more silly questions."

Veeresh smiled in the darkness.

Veeresh: "No promises."

Poornima laughed softly.

Poornima: "I knew you'd say that."