Sanskar angrily- Just Leave!
Swara stared at him stunned.
Sanskar furiously making Swara jump a bit in fear- I say LEAVE!
Swara gasped at his sudden outburst. Why was he behaving like this?
Swara slowly started to walk past him as she reached the door just then she heard " And Listen...Dont you dare to say anything to your dear Family...You know what I mean!"
Swara kept on staring blankly when he said “ What are you looking at?”
Swara calmly- Just thinking....You have changed so much Sanskar! But Don’t worry I will get to the depth of the truth no matter what!
Saying this Swara left from the room leaving behind a thoughtful Sanskar.
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It was the next day, just like every other day daily chores in Maheshwari house started .
Sujata and Anupurna  was settling the dining table for breakfast while the Maheshwari men descended downwards.
Sujata- Jiji App Zara Baki Cheezo Ko Samhaliye! Mein Sanskar ko niche lati hu...
Anupurna smiled and nodded in agreement.
While just then they saw Ragini descending downwards along with Sanskar who was in his mental  character .
Sujata grinned- Hayeee Ragini! Je Acha Hua Mahre Sanskar Ko Tu Le Ayi...Aja Beta Khana Parosti hu!
Sanskar blabbered- Hmmm...Hmmm..Khana! Mujhe...Mujhe...Khana...
Ragini handed Sanskar over to Sujata as she spoke- Chachi Ji App Sanskar Ke Saat Bethiye! Mein Breakfast serve kardeti hu.
Sujata grinned in agreement.
Everyone has started taking their breakfast while Sanskar was making  excuses about foods and other stuffs and Sujata was having tough time in handling him.
All of sudden DP spoke- Ragini beta Swara kaha hai? Woh abhi tak ayi nahi!
Ragini realising that Swara was no where here- Ha papaji...woh mein...
Just then her eyes fell on Swara who was coming down all lost...
Ragini smiled- Ye rahi Swara agayi...
Everyone diverted their eyes towards her when suddenly Sanskar jumped from his seat being all hyped- Mm..Aaa...Chudail! Dur....Dur...Woh Chudail ...Ba..Bachao....
Sanskar’s screams made Swara come out of her thoughts as she looked up towards him feeling confused.
Sanskar cries out- Ye...Ye...mujhe...maar...dal...dalna...chahti hai!
Sujata gets nervous as she tries to calm him down- Naa Chore Esa Kuch Nahi Hai! Shant ho jaa...
While everyone was worried and sad about Sanskar’s behavior.
Swara headed towards the dining table as she stared at Sanskar with blank expression and said- Nahi Sanskar! Mein esa kese kar sakti hu...mein toh tumhari biwi hu na! Mein tumhe koi nuksan nahi pouchaungi...
Sanskar looked at Swara as he silently throwing daggers at her.
Sujata glared at Swara- Chup kar chori...tujhe jo baat samaj mein nahi ati usme kuch nahi bol toh acha hai! Dekh nahi raha tujhe...mahre chora kitna ghabra hua hai! Tu jaa apne kamre mein..Ragini nashta bhej degi waha..
AP shocked- Sujataaa! Ye kya bol rahi ho?
Sujata angrily- Toh kya galat bola mene? Ye chori ki waja se mere chore ke halat kharab horaha hai...mein ye na bardasht karungi! Nah jiji nah!
Sanskar glares at Swara as he partially smirks at her.
Swara looks at him feeling more hurt.
Before anyone could further argue Swara spoke up- Mom Relax! Mein actually Badi Jaa Rahi Thi! Woh bohot dino se maa aur baba se thik se baat bhi nahi hui...nastha bhi mein waha karlungi!
Anupurna feeling guilty- Nahi Swara Esa Karne ki kya jarurat hai...nashta karke jao!
Swara smiles- Koi baat nahi bari maa...mein waha karlungi! Ab log please apna breakfast karlejiye...mein bas ajaungi! Ek jaruri kaam bhi hai!
Hearing this Sanskar face colour turned pale.
Biding goodbye to everyone Swara  started to leave when suddenly she felt someone eyes on her.
Swara turned around and found Sanskar glaring at her furiously.
Swara gave a damn and left from there.
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Swara reached near Badi...as she turned around for last time but didn’t find anyone anywhere. Swara was having a wierd  feeling that she was being followed by someone through out the way to Badi. But each time she turned around no one was there. She is having a serious doubt that Sanskar has kept an eye on her through his men. Swara was highly worried about Sanskar’s behaviour. She had no idea what she was supposed to do. Feeling sad about Sanskar’s ill treatment towards her or get scared about the unknown heartbreak awaiting for the whole Maheshwari clan!
Swara walked inside Badi and rang the bell.
Within few minutes Soumi opened the door and was shocked seeing Swara standing in front of the door.
Soumi- Shona? Tune bataya nahi tu ane wali hai? Sabkuch thik hai na?
Swara gave a wierd smile towards her.
Soumi- Asho behethore asho? (Come Inside)
As Swara entered inside Soumi asked- Kya hua beta? Tum bohot pareshan lag rahe ho! Sabkuch thik hai na? Sanskar kesa hai?
Swara sadly- Pata nahi maa...bas mene socha app se milu!
Soumi worriedly- Everything is alright? You are looking tensed! What happened?
Swara nervously- Nothing ma.. woh bas..
Suddenly she realised if it would be good idea to share the actual truth about Sanskar. Swara stares blankly at worried Soumi.
*********
Swara was lost in thoughts. She hasn’t told Soumi about what was actually happening! She couldn’t...she was suddenly afraid! And she just doesn’t know why!
Just then her eyes fell on DP who was in his study room reading some files. Swara was passing across and stopped there. She was confused. But then she doesn’t want any harm or any heartbreak for this family. She has to do something .
Swara walked in the study room as she tapped on the door grabbing DP’s attention.
DP smiled- Aoo Swara! Kya baat hai?
Swara nervously- Woh actually mein...apse kuch kehna chahti hu! Agar app free hai toh?
DP nodded- Ha bolo beta kya baat hai?

Swara  thoughtfully- Apne woh...Kal jo files! I mean jo deal apne sign kia tha? Woh apne sahi se para hai na? Mere matlab ajkal business deals mein bohot sare problems hojate hai! Toh...
DP smiled- I understand Swara...mene jinlogo ke saat deal sign kia hai...woh log bohot trusted log hai! Tum fikar maat karo..sabkuch thik hai..
Swara nervously- Phir bhi bade papa...agar app khud thoda woh papers phir se check karle...aur woh files bhi! Toh acha hota...agar app nahi karsakte toh Laksh ko kehdejiye...woh apke madat kardega na! Actually mein nahi chahti ki app logo ke saat phir se koi dhoka ho! Jis tarah mene app logo ke saat..
Tears started to form in Swara’s eyes.
DP quickly got off from his seat and placed his hand on her shoulder.
DP with confidence – No Swara...esa kuch bhi nahi kiya tumne! Baki log kya soche mujhe koi farak nahi parta par mere liye tumne koi dhoka nahi kiya! Tum iss ghar ki beti ho....mujhe gharb hai ki tum humare kitna khyal rakhti ho...I am proud of you!
Swara smiles through her tears.
DP continues- Aur Tum Uss Deal ki chinta maat karo...woh humara manager Malothra...woh sabkuch dekh chuka hai! Sabkuch thik hai...
Swara nods worriedly as she remembered Malothra is working under Sanskar’s instructions.
Swara weakly smiles- Okay...mein chalti hu phir..
DP nods as Swara leaves the room.
As Swara steps out of the room someone pulls her forcefully making her gasp loudly and pushes her to the wall.
Before she could scream her mouth was covered with palm preventing her to make any sound.
Swara ‘s eyes widen as she found Sanskar standing so close to her glaring at her angrily. He held her arms so strongly that it was paining her.
Swara tried to get out of his grip but he pushed her more keeping hands on her mouth strongly.
Sanskar dangerously- Sssshh ..Shut your freaking mouth! Dont make noise...
Swara stares at him with her wide eyes feeling slightly scared.
Sanskar slowly removed his hand from her mouth.
Swara tries to speak something when he shuts her again- No...Not a single word!
Saying this he pulled her along with him and took her to the store room near by.
He locked the door as he looked at her furiously. Swara stares at him back emotionless.
Sanskar gritting his teeth- What the hell were you doing in Durga Prasad ‘s room?
Swara diverts her gaze from him and looks to the other side and doesn’t reply.
Sanskar angrily holds her arm and shakes her furiously making her whimper in pain as he says- I ASKED WHAT THE HELL WERE YOU DOING THERE!
Swara lets out a silent cry as his hold on her shoulder was causing pain to her.
Swara in painful tone- Ahhh...What...Sanskar you are hurting me!
Seeing her painful expression Sanskar left her immediately.
Swara gasped in relief as she held her shoulder in pain. Sanskar stares at her arms where his finger impressions were clearly visible. Swara rubs her shoulder to relieve the pain and glares at Sanskar through her tears while Sanskar looked to the other side.
Swara asks calmly- What do you want?
Sanskar furiously- that’s what I am supposed to ask! What’s your problem?
Swara annoyed- What’s my problem? Really? Sanskar I am fed up of this game you are playing with everyone.
Sanskar furiously holds her again as he pulls her towards him....their faces pretty much close.
Sanskar- Why are you so much concerned about me and my game! Why cant you just mind your own business? What were you doing in Mr Durga Prasad ‘s room! I told you to stay away from this matter but you...
Swara interrupts as she barks back- I wont....What will you do? I wont listen to your shit which you are throwing at me! I will get into the truth pretty soon...
Sanskar pushed her angrily as Swara stumbled on her feet .
Sanskar narrowing his eyebrows- I don’t care....if you know the truth or not! All I know is No one should know about my mad act! Or else....you cant even think what I can do! Mind it....my eyes are on you! Your every move will be informed to me! So be careful!
Sanskar smirked while Swara stares at him shocked.
She stammers- You were following...Me? When I was on my way to Badi?
Sanskar smirks- Maybe I was or maybe I wasnt!
Swara in tears- Why are you doing this?
Sanskar rolls eyes- Oh God not Again!
Swara cries- Why are you hurting my feelings? I was wrong but not this much that you will punish me like this! At least think about your family! I had asked forgiveness from you....fine you didn’t forgive me but please dont hurt your parents , bade papa and maa...
Sanskar calmly- Nah...Your punishment still hasn’t started...This is nothing! Your punishment would be worst than DEATH!
Swara was stunned hearing such words from him. She was not sure if it was a reality or a nightmare!
Saying so Sanskar left from there leaving back a heart broken Swara.
********
Sanskar was impatiently pacing in his room trying to call someone again and again.
And finally he got through the call...as Sanskar impatiently muttered- Pick up the phone damn it!
Just then he spoke with irritation – Hello...Why were your phone switched off? How many times I tried your number!
Sanskar continues- Oh shut up! Stop giving excuses! This Swara is already playing with my mind! Tum sahi keh rahe the...ye ladki bohot shateer hai! Ab mujhe hi kuch karna hoga...
After getting reply from opposite side he furiously replied - What? Are you out of mind? Death is an easy punishment for her...She should taste something worst than death! And you don’t need to worry about it! Right now I have to think something! Swara is not going to keep her Mouth shut! But I will make sure she dances on my tune...
********

Swara was in shock...she was not sure if she heard it right! Her Sanskar is behaving like a stranger! She cant believe he is even ready to hurt her!
Swara rubs her tears off as she entered Ragini ‘s room who was arranging some clothes.
Seeing Swara standing in door way all lost called her- Swara! Waha kiu khari ho? Andar Ao!
Swara stares at her blankly as she enters the room.
Ragini becomes worried as she sees her sister all lost and sad. She was about to say something when her phone starts ringing.
Ragini sees the ID number as Laksh name flashes on it.
Ragini asks Swara- Swara ye Kapde Almarih mein rakhdena please! Mein bas abhi ati hu...tum yeha betho!
Saying so Ragini picks the call and leaves from there...
Swara sees bunch of folded clothes on the bed. Without thinking she picks them up and carries to the almarih. As she opens the almarih door....A file falls on the floor.
Swara puts the clothes inside as she bent down to pick the file.
Swara was about to put the file back when suddenly her eyes fell on X Ray , PET and MRI scan of brain. Swara stares at it confused.
Swara opens the file to check what it is about...and get shocked!
As she read the Headline of first report and speaks in astonishment- Sanskar’s Medical Report!? Ragini ke pass?
She quickly flips over the pages and finds various Xrays and MRI Scan reports while the last page shocked her to the core as she read out loud the interpretation of the tests- “ PARTIAL MEMORY LOSS?”