As time passed, Ashwin and Kavya settled into a routine that neither of them expected but both learned to embrace. They moved with the flow of life, accepting the changes without questioning them too much. Their marriage, built on a rather unconventional foundation, was evolving with the shared purpose of preparing for their baby.

Ashwin, aware of Kavya's morning sickness, took over most of the cooking. Kavya couldn't bear the smell of frying foods and was perpetually battling nausea. Her pregnancy had been unusually tough, especially in the early months. She vomited after every meal, no matter how small, and then felt hungry again soon after. This cycle repeated itself day in and day out throughout her fourth and fifth months, leaving her exhausted but unable to stop eating when the hunger pangs came.