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Recalling the series of events that had happened yesterday, Swara opened her eyes slowly, only to meet the golden rays of the sun passing through their window. These were the rays of a new beginning in their lives.

Beginning of a new phase of their lives!

A smile appeared on her lips as she kept her palm on her belly, wishing her nascent soul a good morning, and thanking him for enlightening their lives with it's presence in their little world...

Swara turned her head towards Sanskar but got surprised to see him wide awake, smiling at her and adoring her, his arms resting under his head, and his eyes looking slightly golden due to those light sun rays passing through their window.

Sanskar : Good morning, Swara!

Swara : (smiled) Good morning!!!

Sanskar smiled as he noticed a different glow on Swara's face and he knew it was all because of the beautiful change that occurred in their life with the presence of their little symbol of love.

He couldn't explain in words how special all of it was to him and he wanted to cherish her and these moments throughout their lives. He gave her a heart warming smile, only to get one back from her.

Sanskar pulled himself up from the bed slightly and cupped Swara's cheek as she still stared at him with immense love reflecting in her eyes and her heart. Each and every part of their life had become so smooth and worth cherishing after a long duration that both of them failed to express their joy with each other, yet they expressed how precious these moments were for them through their eyelock.

Sanskar closed his eyes and cupping her cheek, he pressed his lips against her forehead, bringing an automatic smile - now a fraction broader - on her face. It's only when they heard a sound near their door that they turned their gaze away from each other and turned their head towards the door, only to receive the morning shock.

Sujata, Uttara, and Mishka at their door!

Oops!!!

Mishka (happily) : Good morning!!!

Good morning bad ho gayi!

And as soon as the little one beamed at her loved ones, the two women who had entered their room with excitement immediately turned their gaze away from Swara and Sanskar, pretending as if they saw nothing.

Sujata (cleared her throat) : Ahmm.. ahmm..

Uttara (staring at the walls) : Humne disturb toh nahi kiya na?

Swara looked at Sanskar and both of them cringed a bit completely aware of the fact that their mother and sister just noticed their private moment.

Sanskar : (yelled) Mom! You can't enter without knocking the door like this.

Sujata : Aee hello! Now do I need your permission to see my daughter in law? (gave her sweetest smile) I just wanted to see how she is and if she needs anything.

Uttara : (adding fuel to the fire) Yes bhai! It's Maa's birthright to care for her daughter in law, especially when she's pregnant.

Swara (scolded) : Uttara!

Uttara stuck out her tongue and Swara narrowed her eyes raising her hand, giving her a long distance slap.

Sanskar : But still. You.. should have.. knocked atleast na. It's not good to barge into someone's room like this.

He somehow forced himself to say it but failed to hide his shyness and that seeped into his tone.

Sujata (keeping her hands on her hip) : But you both are not 'someone'. You are my own children.

Once again, Uttara jumped in between much to Sanskar's dismay.

Uttara (exaggerated) : Maa, look at Sanskar bhaiyya. His face is looking so red.

Sujata (smiled broadly) : Haan haan mhareko dikh raha hai sab saaf saaf.

Swara-Sanskar (together) : UTTARA! MOM!

The ladies started laughing watching the cringed faces of Swara and Sanskar that was beyond adorable.

Sujata : (stated as a matter of fact) Now I don't want to listen to anything! I just came here to take my daughter for our morning aarti. Everyone has come except you two. So, get up and gear up for the day. And Swara, be careful while coming down.

"Aahhh..." Swara immediately got up from her bed pushing her blanket aside and Sanskar stared at her frowning as her cheeks turned redder. "Mom I.. I'll be there in a few minutes. I don't know how I overslept. I'm very sorry."

Sujata : Koi baat na hai chhori. You don't need to apologise to your own mother.

Sanskar (fiddling with the blankets and getting up) : Haan mom. We will be there. You both can go now. We will be there in fifteen minutes after freshening up.

A last try to make these two plus one atom bombs leave their room!

And his prayers were answered!

Sujata (cheerfully) : Okay. I'll tell jijji.

Uttara : (extra cheerfully) Jaldi aana bhaiyya bhabhi. Waisebhi aap dono ke bina yeh aarti adhuri hai! (turned to Mishka) Come Mishka let's go.

Mishka accompanied her Uttara didi and the three of them left their room happily as if they just won a lottery. Sanskar sighed as if he just tackled a troublesome situation and Swara stared at him.

Sanskar : From tomorrow onwards I'll make sure to lock the door. So that mom or any other person doesn't barge into our room unexpectedly like this.

Swara (scolded him) : Sanskar! She's your mother. She has the right to come. And she is just taking care of me.

Sanskar : Huh. (stretched his arms regretfully) Just when I was in a romantic mood...

Swara : (gripped his wrist) Abhi nichhe chalo! Waisebhi we are very late today. Others have already come and here we are sleeping in our own world.

Sanskar : (made faces) Okay. Whatever. Let's go.

Swara chuckled and pulled Sanskar's cheek, receiving a glare from him in return.

Sanskar : What?

Swara : (pushed him) Nothing. Ab chalooo!!!

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The first morning of the week began on a beautiful note when the Maheshwaris performed their first aarti of the week. Everyone were standing infront of the idol of the Almighty and Annaporna and Sujata graced the atmosphere with their melodious aarti. A smile appeared on every person's face as soon as each of them started singing the aarti...

Om Jai Ambe Gauri...
Maiya Jai Shyama Gauri...
Tumako Nishadin Dhyavat...
Hari Bramha Shivari...
Om Jai Ambe Gauri

DP and Ramprasad smiled, thanking the Almighty for the well being of their family and completing their family with their first grandchild who was soon going to be a part of their world. Annaporna and Sujata smiled as they asked for one last thing from Goddess.

Annaporna : Hey Maa, we can't thank you enough for all that you gave my family. It's all because of you that we are finally together.

Sujata : The last thing we ask you for is to keep our children and our family happy and safe. Let no bad eyes fall on my children! Please, protect them from all harm!

Mang Sindur Virajat,
Tiko Mrigamad Ko
Ujjval Se Dou Naina,
Chandravadan Niko...
Om Jai Ambe Gauri

Parineeta and Adarsh together prayed for a good future and also to keep their partners safe and happy. They thanked her for forgiving them even when they committed sins months ago, and apologised to her for one last time for all that they had done to their family. And after receiving everyone's forgiveness, they were beyond satisfied and exhilarated.

Kanak Saman Kalevar...
Raktambar Raje,
Raktpushp Gal Mala...
Kanthan Par Saje
Om Jai Ambe Gauri

Kehari Vahan Rajat,
Khadag Khappar Dhari,
Sur-Nar-Munijan Sevat,
Tinake Dukhahari
Om Jai Ambe Gauri

Swara and Sanskar closed their eyes and joined their hands before the idol and asking for their own wishes...

Swara : (smiled) Thank you so much Maa for blessing my love with the most beautiful gift I could ever get. Thank you so much for witnessing the strength of Sanskar and my relation and keeping my family devoid of any harm. Please give me strength, so that I can further fulfill my all duties of a wife, a daughter and a mother. Please bless me, Sanskar and our baby.

Sanskar : Thank you so much Maa for giving me Swara. Thank you so much for blessing our love. I promise to fulfill all my responsibilities wisely. Please keep my Swara and our little one protected with your shadow. Always.

Kaanan Kundal Shobhit,
Nasagre Moti,
Kotik Chandr Divakar,
Rajat Sam Jyoti
Om Jai Ambe Gauri

Shumbh-Nishumbh Bidare, Mahishasur Ghati,
Dhumr Vilochan Naina,
Nishadin Madamati
Om Jai Ambe Gauri

Chand-Mund Sanhare,
Shonit Bij Hare,
Madhu-Kaitabh Dou Mare,
Sur Bhayahin Kare
Om Jai Ambe Gauri

Laksh and Ragini bowed their hands and asked for the well being and happiness for their partners and also for their daughter.

Bramhani, Rudrani,
Tum Kamala Rani,
Agam Nigam Bakhani,
Tum Shiv Patarani..
Om Jai Ambe Gauri

Chausath Yogini Mangal Gavat,
Nritya Karat Bhairu,
Bajat Tal Mridanga,
Aru Baajat Damaru
Om Jai Ambe Gauri

Mishka (smiled innocently) : Please Maa, keep my mummy papa and my family happy and please give me lots of chocolates and toys.

Tum Hi Jag Ki Mata,
Tum Hi Ho Bharata,
Bhaktan Ki Dukh Harta,
Sukh Sampati Karta
Om Jai Ambe Gauri...

The morning aarti of the Maheshwaris ended on a graceful note...

Annaporna : Bolo Maata ki...

Everyone (together) : Jai!

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Sujata : Swara beta, how are you now?

Swara : (smiled) I'm very good Mom.

Sujata (smiled) : Good. Accha I was going to tell you that those medicines...

Swara : Yes! I am taking them. Sanskar never even lets me forget to take the medicines.

Sujata (smiled) : Because he loves you so much, Swara. (cupped her cheek lovingly) Tu toh uski jaan hai chhori.

Swara nodded her head intensely. "Yes Mom, I know. And he is my life too."

Sujata : You are the reason he is living Swara. And now you have given him another new reason to live. (sighed) Swara you know, whatever happened with Sanskar in his previous life and in those five years when we thought he had committed suicide, he had lost himself. He was drowned in his depression Swara. He had become what he never was. He never hoped that he would have a good life again. But now...

Sujata lifted her head to look at Swara who in turn was staring at her knowingly.

Sujata : I got my Sanskar back after your arrival in his life. You were the beacon of hope that brought light in his darkest phase of life. I got my old Sanskar back when you came in his life one and half years ago!

She smiled and looked at Sanskar from a distance who was talking with Laksh, smiling and chuckling in between and Swara too stared at him.

Sujata : Just look at him. He looks like the happiest man alive on earth. And you're the one who has completed him, Swara! Thank you so much for giving this happiness to him. You're the reason behind his happiness!

Swara : No, Mom! In fact I should be the one thanking Sanskar for coming in my life. If he wasn't there, I would have never known what a beautiful thing love is. He's a blessing my life Mom. He's the part of my heart and soul and I love him with every fibre of my being. And Sanskar is the reason behind my smile today, Mom. It's he who completes me.

Sujata was overwhelmed with Swara's response and she instantly cupped her cheeks, planting a soft kiss on her forehead, with Swara smiling intensely, knowing that Sanskar was the best blessing in her life.

"Hi ladies... Whats going on?"

Sujata and Swara did not realise when Sanskar was standing right behind of them with his arms folded. Being aware of his amused smile on his face right now, Sujata playfully narrowed her eyes.

Sanskar : If I may ask, what were both of you talking about?

Sujata and Swara exchanged looks before turning towards Sanskar who was looking at them in amusement.

Sujata : Nothing much. We were just talking about...

Swara : (interrupted) The.. the climate! Haan.. Sanskar, weather is very chilly today, haina?

Sanskar (frowned) : Yes.. you are right.

Swara shrugged her shoulders.

"Okay... Everyone come for the breakfast after sometime! We are still making it. We will call you once the breakfast is ready." Sujata made the announcement for her family and everyone nodded their heads, leaving the place to go for their respective works. Sujata cupped Swara's cheek for one last time before Swara gave her a smile.

Sujata : Naa tum dono aa jaana haan!

After receiving nods from both Swara and Sanskar, Sujata went from there for her work, with Swara remembering her mother in law's words and how proud she was to call Sanskar as her lifeline!

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Swara was standing infront of her mirror, her eyes revolving over herself, her face holding expression of pride, affection, and completeness...

This was the most beautiful moment for a mother to feel her little one slowly growing inside and which was going to follow the traits of the man she loved more than anything in this world.

Their symbol of love...

The thought alone made her beam with joy and her eyes reflected the happiness and emotions which were in her heart...

She touched her belly, her reflection smiling back at her, as she felt the presence of her little one was right now, her smile widening as she recalled how their news had shocked and surprised everyone yesterday... especially Sanskar. And this was the moment she instantly fell in love with her baby.

She was firm... she wanted to cherish all these moments for lifetime!

This was the new phase of her journey with Sanskar...

"Swara..."

Her head shot up breaking her chain of thoughts and she turned around only to find Sanskar walking inside their room.

But what she did not fail to notice was the plate that Sanskar's hands held. The plate which had... fruits and a glass of orange juice.

What was he doing?

Swara : (shaking her head) Sanskar what is this...

Sanskar : (shutting her up) Ssh!

Swara : Par batao toh sahi?

Sanskar : First you sit.

Swara : But.. Sanskar we have to go down for breakfast na.

Sanskar : I know it! You just sit here.

Sanskar made Swara sit on the edge of their bed and he sat besides her, keeping the plate aside which was filled with apples and oranges, and a glass of orange juice. Swara kept on frowning at him as Sanskar further reached to grip Swara's hands. Swara's eyes revolved over the plate and then at him...

Swara : Sanskar? We were supposed to go down for...

Sanskar : Breakfast!

Swara stared at him with questions rising under those black orbs.

Swara : Did you bring our breakfast here?

Sanskar : (smiled) Yes. I told Mom and Badi Maa that we will have our breakfast in our room.

Swara's lips twitched in surprise as she looked at the tray containing everything that included her breakfast.

Sanskar : And well.. you won't believe it but I have made this orange juice.. only for you!

He swinged behind a bit and then leaned forward making Swara smile at him.

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Sanskar : Madam! It's because from now on, I am going to take care of your diet. Aaj se aapki saari khaatirdaari mai karunga, and you just have to be a good girl and listen to the instructions of your husband.

Swara laughed like a kid and shaked her head.

Swara : Okay. But if I may ask, why this all of a sudden? I mean..

Sanskar : (smiled) You are my responsibility Swara, and I want you to know what, all of it and everything, means to me. Thank you so much for giving this happiness to us, and to our family. I have never seen them this much happy before. The happiness you have given them... given to me... given to us... it's unexplainable. Aur aaj Maa or Papa kitne khush hai, dono pariwaar itne khush hai... We can't even imagine how happy they would be. And coming to us, toh tumne mujhe zindagi ka sabse accha anniversary gift diya hai Swara...

The expression on Sanskar's features was something one could never describe. His eyes held so many emotions altogether that even she failed to decipher. How could a man show so many emotions altogether?

The adoration in his eyes for her, the love in his eyes he had for her, and the lifeline that she was of him... those mesmerising brown orbs revealed everything he felt. His eyes were the mirror to his heart.

She loved this man infront of her so much! She couldn't even express how ecstatic she felt knowing that he was in her life!

And the look in his eyes brought unshed tears at the corner of her eyes. A part of her heart leaped, aware of the fact that he was doing so much only for her and that she was the reason behind his happiness. The thought alone made her all jumpy and nervy and she stared at him with adoration...

Swara : For all this... thanks to you. Sanskar, it's not just about you and me. It's us! It's about us! It's about our nearing future. (smiled) I love you Sanskar!

Sanskar : I love you too, princess.

Sanskar chuckled and Swara smiled broader till her cheeks hurted.

Sanskar returned his gaze towards the apples lying on the plate. He took the plate on his lap and picked up the knife lying besides the fruits. He started slicing the apples into two slices carefully. Swara leaned forward a bit, watching how her husband was taking care of each and every little thing regarding her.

Sanskar's complete concentration was on the fruits and the way he sliced then off, and that made Swara beam at him even more. How cute her husband was! After a few moments, she started laughing, looking at the apples and then at Sanskar, making him narrow his eyes at her amidst all the cutting.

Sanskar : Why are you laughing?

Swara (still giggling) : Looking at you.

Sanskar : Swara?

Swara : (smiled) Do you know when does a woman become the luckiest?

Sanskar stared at her unknowingly as Swara stared at him with eyes filled with immense love for him.

Swara : (smiled) The lucky woman... whose husband cuts fruits for her!!! And feeds her with his own hands! Trust me, the one who does this for his wife is the world's best husband any girl would give her life for.

Sanskar : And I am the luckiest man.. to have you in my life, Swara. But that doesn't mean I'll let you talk when here I am cutting these fruits to make you eat them. So shut up and finger on your lips!

He ordered like a strict teacher and Swara instantly shut her mouth and out finger on her lips, making Sanskar smile at her. He stared at her as he went back to cutting the apples and Swara stared at him too.

But even while cutting the fruits, his eyes did not leave her! And that made Swara narrow her eyes at him.

Swara : (sweetly) Sanskar...

Sanskar (still looking at her) : Swara...

Swara (scolded) : Sanskar!

Sanskar : (taken aback) Haa?!

Swara : Nichhe dekho or else you will end up cutting your fingers instead of these fruits.

Sanskar (smiled) : Kya karu.. You're looking more beautiful than these apples.

Swara blinked once before smiling at him in wonderment...

Swara : Really?

Sanskar (shrugged his shoulders) : Yeah.. you know.. this colour of your saree kind of suits you. That is why.

Swara pursed her lips tilting her face to a side cutely before leaning towards Sanskar a bit who was still staring at her...

And next moment Sanskar was immediately taken aback as Swara literally pounced on him. "Whoo!!!!"

At first Sanskar was paralyzed by shock and dropped his knife while Swara bursted out in laughter.

Sanskar (shocked) : Swara! Don't scare me like this.

Swara : (laughed) I had to do this or else you wouldn't have listened to me.

Sanskar : What if I had cut my finger? Then who will feed you from next time?

Swara (suppressing her giggles and surrendering) : Sorry.. sorry.. I am sorry..

Seeing the smile that was the most beautiful sight to him, he couldn't resist a smile on his lips too.

After cutting the fruits for somtime and stealing glances from Swara who was already watching him with adoration, he raised the first slice of apple towards her.

Swara beamed before finally opening her mouth and letting Sanskar make her eat. She kept on looking at Sanskar while eating while Sanskar's eyes did not leave her. Truly, his wife was one of a kind and a gem among millions of people!

Sanskar : Liked it?

Swara : Of course. Because you are feeding me.

Sanskar smiled broadly and fed another slice of apple to Swara which she gulped happily.

Sanskar : Arey tum juice bhi peeyo na...

He indicated the juice lying untouched on the tray and Swara nodded her head before immediately grabbing the glass. She took a sip and then looked at Sanskar with glinting eyes.

Swara (gestured, chirping) : It's yumm!  I just love it!!!

Sanskar : Actually.. (smiled shrugging) Mom helped me in this a little bit. I mean, practically I was preparing it but in between mom was instructing me the amount of sugar I needed to put.

Swara : (smiled) Still Sanskar, very good try in your first time! I loved it!

Sanskar : Only for you Swara... Okay Swara, now the apple awaits!

He warned her and raised another slice to her.

Swara (surrendered) : No no Sanskar. Please please I am full.

Sanskar : Arey! You haven't even finished half a dozen and you're full? Swara you need to eat properly!

Swara : You also haven't eaten yet Sanskar! Tum bhi khao!

Before Sanskar could even say anything Swara made him eat two slices back to back, not even waiting for his approval. Sanskar covered his mouth in the process.

Swara : Mere chakkar mein tum khud khana mat bhul jaana!

Sanskar (shaked his head) : Swara... okay. Now you eat.

With that, he raised next slice of apple and made Swara eat it forcefully.

Swara (munching) : Mmm Sanskar stoppp... Please bohot ho gaya pet bhar gaya...

Sanskar : (conveniently) Okay okay.. one last! Please Swara! One last.

Swara : But...

Sanskar (sweetly) : For me?

She stared at him without showing any reaction and without noticing her shadow of smile on her lips, he immediately put the slice into her mouth making her eat it.

Sanskar : And the juice...

Swara shot him a look and Sanskar showed his heartmelting smile. Sanskar made her gulp down orange juice with his own hands, with Swara attempting to stop now but he didn't listen.

Swara : You're too smart Sanskar.

Sanskar : (smiled) Swara.. I am doing all this just for you! You need to eat well in this stage. You have to take utmost care of yourself because there's a life growing inside you.

Swara (made cute faces) : I know but...

She stopped as Sanskar raised the last slice of apple infront of her.

Swara (in desperation) : No no Sanskar please.. I have nearly eaten four slices and finished half glass of juice and I..

Sanskar : (sweetly) For our baby?

"Arghh!" Swara threw her fists down as Sanskar fed her the last slice and she ate like a small child.

Swara (sighed deeply in relief) : Finally...

Sanskar (looked at her) : What 'finally'? Oranges are still left. See just look at these poor oranges. How desperate they are to be eaten by you... Poor them...

He kept on blabbering lame stuff that did not even ring a bell in Swara's brain as she was all busy in watching how much Sanskar was taking care of her...

Swara (made faces and whinned) : Sanskar now you.. you are being like Maa! She also makes me eat like this only.

Sanskar chuckled hearing Swara and that led Swara as well to burst out in laughter. Both of them kept on giggling as if there wasn't any tomorrow at all.

All they knew was these were memories worth cherishing and the upcoming months was going to be a rollercoaster... a lovely rollercoaster of lots of moments which they were going to build together one by one.

And guess what, they were ready for it!

And more were going to come!

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Days had started passing slowly with Sanskar taking utmost care of Swara, the growing happiness in the Maheshwari Mansion doubled when Swara finally reached to her third month pregnancy, and the Maheshwaris finally found out that Swara wasn't going to bring only one life, but two lives together!

Swara and Sanskar were beyond exhilarated and their family's happiness brought a new life to the Maheshwari Mansion.

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TWO MONTHS LATER ...

Night,
Maheshwari Mansion,
9 PM

The family was having a good time having dinner together and all the kids of the Mansion exchanging ideas regarding Swara and Sanskar's two babies. Now a days, it was the family's daily routine. The topic would somewhat arise in the dining room of the Maheshwari Mansion and discussions would go on and go on... without caring for the time.

And the people with maximum participation in this discussion were... Sujata, Uttara, Mishka and Laksh! And Swara and Sanskar exchanging smiling faces often.

Until, one day the head of the Maheshwaris had something else to talk about...

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Durgaprasad : Annaporna... We have been having quite a few good deals beneficial for our Company. I'm glad I have such an amazing group of people, which includes my own brother and all my sons. All of us are being co-operative. I would love to thank you Ram, and Sanskar! Without you two, this wouldn't have been possible.

Annaporna (smiled) : I'm glad to hear it. Since the group has Maheshwari and Karma company combined, all this has been possible only because of Sanskar and Ram.

Sanskar : Maa please.. Bade papa, you both don't have to thank us. Everything about Karma is yours too. You have equal right on Karma group as much as Papa and I have. And we all are together. Please, Bade papa, don't say like this again.

Durgaprasad (smiled nodding his head) : I know beta.. but now since we are talking about the new deal, I just remembered something, and I need your help in it. Do you remember the deal we had made with Mr Sharma a couple of months ago?

Sanskar : Yes, I do. But what about it?

Durgaprasad : We recently held a conference planning about the ways he could adopt to make the deal with Mr Sharma. Sanskar, you were there with me at that time. And now, I have just come to know that with a meeting with Mr Sharma at Jaipur, we can make this deal successful.

Annaporna : But ji.. where in Jaipur?

Durgaprasad : We have a meeting in the hotel Indana Palace. And one of us have to go there. Since Sanskar was there during our last conference, I want him to be okay to go to there. I could have come to, but half of the work has to be done here so... And Laksh and Adarsh weren't there in last conference so there are things they might not know about the process.

Sujata : Bhaisa! Lekin Sanskar kaise ja payega? Swara is almost three months pregnant and right now she needs...

Durgaprasad (concerned) : I know Sujata, that's what I'm concerned about. But this deal is also very important. It's not beneficial only for us but for the other companies we have merged our company with. So... but I won't take any decision without asking Sanskar. Beta, I'll accept every decision you'll make. The decision is rightfully yours.

Sanskar : Bade papa, don't worry. If that is the case, I'll go to Jaipur to finalise the deal.

As soon as his words left his lips, Swara immediately shooted him a glance, her gaze away from her lunch, suddenly curious.

Durgaprasad : But think once more about it, Sanskar. Because this deal might take almost a month to get finalised and it will take you to stay in the hotel for nearly a month. And you also know that Swara is pregnant and it's not good to leave her. It might result to loneliness which won't be good for her.

Sanskar looked at Swara who in turn looked at him with her glinting eyes. How could he answer those black eyes which shouted 'please don't go!' but her emotions hidden behind the fine smile she was showing.

Of course, he knew her better than she knew herself. He could read right through her.

Durgaprasad : We know that at this stage, she needs you the most by her side. So I think you should be with Swara. I can talk to Mr Sharma and tell our associates to postpone the deal...

Swara : ...One minute, Bade papa!

And soon enough all pairs of eyes turned towards Swara and she glanced at Sanskar before speaking.

Swara : Don't postpone the deal! I know it's important for the company. I won't mind if Sanskar will go. Really.

Sanskar : But Swara.. are you.. are you sure?

Annaporna : We will be there to take care of Swara.

Swara : Or.. or.. I can also go with Sanskar. Please, Bade papa!

It wasn't a request! It was a decision.

By Swara Maheshwari!

Sanskar (shaking his head) : But Swara.. we are going out of the state and to another city and honestly, travelling and pressure isn't good for you right now.

Swara : Who said there's travelling? Sanskar I have a good one month there. It's not like we are going to roam around every day.

Laksh : Yeah! Yeah! (smirked) Swara, I really think you should go with Bhai. My sixth sense says this trip going to be perfect for both of you.

Ragini : Me too. Afterall she'll be better with Sanskar ji than she'll be with us.

Swara (shaked her head) : Laksh! Firstly we are not going to any trip. And Ragini, look. I just said it like that.

Sujata : But on a sincere note, this will be a change for you Swara. It has been months since she hasn't gone out so going to Jaipur can.. you know.. bring a change in the surroundings around her. It's good for her and the baby too.

Durgaprasad (smiled nodding his head) : I also agree with it. Besides, Sanskar can give more time to Swara if they are away from the business and home. Something inside me tells me that you and Swara should spend some time together there.

Annaporna (smiled) : I agree with it. And the place has a very peaceful environment. And as soon as Sanskar finishes his work around the first week, you both can stay there only and spend some time there.

Sanskar gave everyone a smile and turned his eyes towards Swara who in turn gave him a cute puppy face which mouthed 'please?' Now, if she convinced him by adopting such an adorable way, what could he say!

Sanskar (smiled) : Okay.

Sujata : But Sanskar, you need to take care of Swara alongside your work! And yourself too!

Swara (smiled nodding her head) : Don't worry Mom, I'll take care of myself... which isn't even required because Sanskar never leaves me alone even for a minute.

Sanskar smiled nodding his head and Swara's inner self beamed at him, but still there was a ghost of reluctance in his expression which Seara did not fail to notice.

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"Swara..."

Sanskar shaked his head as he turned around towards Swara, who in return gave him a 'you're challenging me?' look and was keeping her hands on either side of her waist.

Swara : What was that Sanskar? Everyone were telling us to go.

Sanskar : Swara! I didn't mean that way. Of course I would love if you accompany me there in Jaipur but.. at this stage you need to take care of yourself. Going to Jaipur will only cause lot of travelling and stiffness and that isn't good for you at this time. I have been there few months before, that is why I know. And it's also a bit cold there.

Swara (folded his arms) : Hmm... Excuses after excuses, Mr Sanskar Maheshwari! So, you really don't have any personal problem with me coming along?

What?! When did he say that?

Sanskar : No Swara!

It's quite hard to convince her!

Well, this wasn't Swara, he knew. This was her mood swings. She's surely having a tough time fighting those pregnancy hormones disturbing her mood! So he definitely wouldn't blame her.

Sanskar : But are you really sure about it? I mean, you need rest right now so...

Swara : (smiled) Sanskar! I'm going with you. And trust me at this time, our baby needs his mother and father both. I want to stay with you only.

Sanskar : But it is about your health Swara.

Swara : Mai apna dhyan rakh lungi na! Tum toh rakhte hi ho! Trust me, I'm happier and better with you. Living without you here for a month won't do anything good to me. I might feel depressed. I might even cry and that might endanger our baby's health! Oh god.. I can't..

Sanskar (chuckled shaking his head) : Bohot bolti ho tum...

"Or pregnancy mein toh jyada hi.." he wanted to add but decided to stay silent to save his life.

Swara (excitedly) : Okay! So that is settled.

Sanskar : (smiled) Settled for you! Now things are yet to get settled for me... for our business deal and company.

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The next few days went by eventfully, with Swara and Sanskar busy in packing their bags for going to a one month long 'trip', as in Laksh's words; and Sanskar made sure to look after each and every little thing regarding Swara. He made sure to pack all necessities that Swara might need from time to time and that included : her medicines!!!

And the leaving day arrived... It was almost the end of March and Swara and Sanskar were finally in the loving hall, standing with their luggage by their sides, and taking their family's leave...

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Sanskar and Swara bent down to take blessings from all their elders. Both of them exchanged hugs with their loved ones.

Sujata (applying teeka to SwaSan) : Nazar na lag jaaye mhare chhora chhori ko kisi bhi tarah ki...

Annaporna : Take care both of you. And stay in touch with us.

Sanskar : Yes Badi Maa, anf I'll keep Bade papa and Dad updated about the progress in our deal.

Sujata : And Sanskar please take care of her, and yourself too! Sirf kaam hi na kar. Apni or Swara ki sehat ka khayal bhi karna.

Sanskar : (smiled) Don't worry mom, I will. Or mai Swara ko ek pal keliye bhi akele nahi chhodunga. And yes, I have talked to her doctor regarding the fact that she will be flying in her stage of pregnancy, so doctors have given her some medicines for that as well to avoid things that may cause her any serious trouble.

Swara gave an assuring smile to everyone and everyone else returned. Sanskar went and hugged his brothers and Uttara as they wished him good luck for his work. Whereas, Swara went to Ragini and hugged her tightly, which Ragini returned.

Ragini : I'll miss you.

Swara : I'll miss you too yaar. (broke the hug) Bohot time ho gaya hai hum dono behno ne saath wakt nahi bitaya na. Let me come back first, we will spend alot of time together.

Ragini nodded her head smiling and Swara turned towards Sanskar.

Sanskar (glanced at his watch) : Okay Bade Papa we are leaving. Flight is of 2.00 pm so we need to reach there soon.

Durgaprasad (smiled nodding his head) : Okay beta. Just take care of yourselves.

Annaporna : And call us if there is any problem!

Laksh : And one more thing bhai...(smirked) Don't forget to call. Aisa na ho ki you almost forget that you have a family, with Swara around you.

Sanskar rolled his eyes mentally smacking Laksh and Swara's cheeks reddened a bit. The rest of the members laughed a bit and Sanskar took it as their cue to leave...

Sanskar : We'll leave now. All of you please take care of yourselves and don't worry about us.

Annaporna : Okay beta... bye.

And with that, Swara and Sanskar left from there, towards the place where they were going to be for next one month!

But what do you think about it? Would it just be a simple trip that involved business it something much more? Would this one month journey turn out to be something more? 😉

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Precap : Sanam re.. Sanam re.. 😉
(Now you know what to expect in next shot!)

A/N :-

Okay this chapter was kind off short and boring but now I promise, next chapter is going to have plenty of SwaSan scenes!!! I was going to post this shot on Sunday only, but then I decided to add two more scenes which were kind of necessary for this shot and also because I wanted to post it on New Year. So... I posted it today finally.

Waiting for your comments! I'm so sorry for making you all wait so much. I'll complete this story as soon as possible! ❤

Lots of love
Shivani 💖