Hey all,

I am yet to catch up on few comments posted on the last chapter, But here's a quick and short update. I might give one more short update within a week, only if time permits as I am caught up with prior commitments, very important ones and will be partially inactive from 20th December to 10 January next year. There's no way I can give an update then. 

Hence I am planning on few quick ones as and when I can manage. I will keep you guys posted. Please bear with me and hope you guys would be around.

Happy Reading ..and do let me know your thoughts for sure. Please ignore errors and typos found.

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"She was threatening to harm you. I just lost it ,Swara.Itna gussa aaya tha mujhe.That's when you came in ..but still, I shouldn't have shouted at you. I am sorry."

Swara stirred on bed recalling bits of their conversation that night. This is first time they talked for such a long time , with no interruptions.So that's the cause of his anger.That Kavita ,She's involved not just in the scandal but was the cause of first rift between her and Sanskaar .Sanskaar was right! If she had not given into her emotions then ,it would have been otherwise. And today she acted like a stupid ,not realizing the gravity of the situation .She can't blame him for the outburst.

But he made it up to you.Didn't he? Her Inner voice mused. Yes, in most delicious and passionate way she could ever dream off.Swara turned to another side of the bed, blushed hard recalling their make-out session in the club. He can be wild with passion at a moment, extremely soft and caring at next one " Swara..Please apna dhyan rakho. Don't step out alone anywhere. Take Ragini with you,If not call me up.But please take care.Agar tumhe kuch hua tho main pagal ho jaunga,"

She could see the traces of worry clearly in his eyes ."Kuch nahi hoga mujhe Sanskaar." . Her fingers touched his cheek softly, in assurance, " Tum ho na..Tum kuch hone nahi doge mujhe," He nodded embracing her, kissed her forehead in answer.

.It was pretty late by time, he dropped her back.Swara silently tiptoed into baadi, but not before waving him a bye.

Swara lovingly pulled his jacket resting on her shoulders, closer. Her companion all these lone nights.It still held his fragrance, and a feel of his warm loving embrace.She smiled, her hands tracing the length of its arm.He's never gonna get it back.

" I love you Mr.Maheshwari," Swara whispered softly, clutched jacket and slipped into her own dream world, under the light of sparkling stars.He would be waiting for her.

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Sanskaar's condition was no different either.Her thoughts invaded his sleep but he had no complaints. Lying on the bed , watching stars shining down from the ceiling, he recalled their conversation.

"We might have a hundred differences between us , Sanskaar. But I would expect you to stand by me , before a third person especially before someone like Kavita, jiski wajah se ye sab hua. Whatever issues we have can be sorted in private, but never put me down before someone else, Please."

She was right! Not before a third person. He recalled how Sahil was requested to leave them alone.If chosen, she had the perfect opportunity for payback ,but she chose not to.This is what he loved about Miss Bose. She never failed to stand up for herself, point out if he was wrong. He never wanted a meek, timid girl, who would let him walk all over her, but rather someone who would give him tough fight...It wasn't her ego that was hurt, but pride and self-respect.And he promised he would never.

Sahil was a revelation., as he heard Swara.So it's just a healthy competition ..It would be in future too. This is the first time he was glad having an enemy on the block , in form of Sahil. No doubt they would have more fights, verbal spats, taunts, mockings and business rivalry, but it would definitely be fun.

They also discussed a project Swara had in mind about corporates extending its wings to Music field."Like providing corporate sponsorship for budding talent, concerts and a foundation too. It's a less explored avenue, might not be a highly profitable venture, but I think it would help in gaining more foot in the market. What do you think?" She asked.

"I think it's brilliant. "Sanskaar appreciated," Why don't you do it with our Maheshwari group ?" he threw in an idea but Swara looked hesitant. "Oh! So you think people might think you are taking advantage of Maheshwari's?" He voiced her apprehensions and Swara slightly nodded.

"Oh Swara! Tumhe kya laga hain, Bade papa will just give in like that . No way! Pata hain ,for my project I had to submit a framework too. Respective departments would evaluate it , phir bade papa ke paas jaata hai .That's when it gets approved.I am definitely privileged Swara , but its only once I prove my mettle and earn a place in Maheswari group, I will be crowned."

Surprise took over Swara listening to Sanskaar and her admiration just increased by many folds for Maheshwari's.She nodded in consent and didn't protest when Sanskaar asked to put forth the project proposal to bade papa and see how it works.

She would be a good addition to their group too, if business interests her. It would be great to see her idea taking shape ..and Swara is totally capable of hand holding the project. He felt a sense of pride. His girl

He was moved too , by the confidence in her eyes,a trust " Tum kuch nahi hone doge mujhe." .He wouldn't let any harm behold his Swara. He chuckled recalling Swara's reaction when he gave her snippets of his discussion with Kavita and the deal she offered.Murderous first ,she calmed down next minute ."That Kavita can do whatever she wants."She lovingly wound her arms around his neck,"But she better get a point. Sanskaar Maheshwari is mine and only mine and I have no intentions to let him go. "She pressed her lips softly on his cheek

"You better keep a pepper spray Mr.Maheswari. I don't trust her. It might come handy if I am not around to save you." she added

Sanskaar shook his head smiling. His lady gabbar singh .God! He nuts about this girl.

Main aur meri tanhayee.aksar yeh baatein karte hai ,tum hoti toh kaisa hota ... tum yeh kehti, tum woh kehti ...Amitabh's voice came in from his music player .This had been his fav routine recently. Listening to old Hindi songs before sleep.He wished she was here.But it's only a matter of few months.She would be next to him..and he would never let her go. Never.

" I love you Miss Bose." He murmured dreamily, reached out to the soft fluffy pillow next to him clutched it close.It was not long before he slipped into peaceful sleep, joining her in dreams.

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Next few days went easy breezy. They talked more ..and kissed more too. Every evening post-college they would find an isolated spot. Sanskaar loved when Swara would cuddle into his lap, her face buried in his neck, hands twined around him.He loved their fights over flavors too.

Raspberry, pista, chocolate,mango...

The list went long ...

Sanskaar grinned when Swara pointed they had covered most of the flavours.."So What do we now Mr.Maheshwari?" She asked as if it's a question of national importance.

"Well,We can always start over to decide which ones the best.. "His eyes and smile spelled mischief," and you have a quota to complete MissBose , of thousand kisses.Remember !"

If you would be mine with just a kiss Mr.Maheswari. I would have kissed you 1000 times by now. 

Swara smiled recalling her words on the day of match .He always came up with new ways to steal few kisses.Can they ever get tired of kissing each other? May be not.

Deciding to tease him for a while "I think by now I have kissed you more than 1000 times..Mr.Maheshwari" Swara reminded,her fingers smoothing his hair.

"Oh! Really did we?" He pulled her close molding her against him "I promise I will keep a count this time, so that there would be no room for question,Miss Bose," His breath tickled her ear like a soft caress.

"Very smart of you "Swara smiled and looped her hands around his neck " So when do we start?"

"How about now ?" He whispered against her lips, brushing them softly. Warmth seeped all over her body.Her cheeks flushed pink as she nodded.

"Not here" He gave her a quick peck..and they left.

True to his word, Sanskaar made sure he never kissed her in places, where there is a slightest chance of them being caught in someone's eye. He avoided in college too. It was only when he dropped her back, in car , he stole few quick ones.The shielded windows obscured them from everyone's view.

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Few more days passed.

"Are u Sure bhai? Would just flowers do? And these chocolates" Laksh held up the chocolate box they got for Swara, looking at Sanskaar."I was thinking woman ,means diamonds and all" he added.It was one of the early mornings, Sanskaar planned to surprise Swara .Much to Laksh's protests who loved lazing around, he was dragged too.Laksh watched as his brother carefully hand-picked roses, each of one them for the bouquet.

'" Bhai Main hota na ..I would have picked whatever I got in hand.. Aur tu hai ki.." .Laksh shook his head 'The things love makes one do.

"You will know when you fall in love, lucky! I would get diamonds too If Swara likes them but I know she would prefer a bouquet of roses and chocolates." Sanskaar took a look at the bouquet.Swara would love it, her smile would be equally beautiful, like these blooming red roses.

" You know her very well don't you? Laksh pointed, "I mean tujhe Swara ki har baat pata hain na..usse kya pasand hain kya nahi and all that .you are closest of all to her, Right!"

A smug smile was Sanskaar's answer.Of Course, he is

"Bhai ..Do we need to go baadi ?You know that hitler Dadi, Right! "Laksh sulked as they stepped out of flower shop with the bouquet.His last encounter with Dadi when they donned the disguise of electricians was not a pleasant one.He never liked that loud woman.

" I know Lucky! "Sanskaar sat on his bike, " Iss liye I already had a word with Ragini. She will get Swara outside Baadi. It's all Set. Aaja beth!" Sanskaar started his bike.Laksh stood silent for a minute Just like something struck him "Ek min Bhai." Laksh rushed in grabbed one more bouquet from bunch .Stepping out " Woh..Ragini would be there right! I think I should get her one too." Laksh said checking the bouquet , "Her fav color is pink. so this should."

Sanskaar raised an eyebrow in question " Am I missing something Lucky?" 

Caught ,Laksh gave his usual smile," Nahi Bhai.. Its just , ..I mean ..woh I mean," Laksh muttered first and then his dramatics came to play ."Now you and Swara would be getting all lovey-dovey over there.We would be kabab ki haddi's .So I thought ..I will give Ragini a bouquet too ..bechari ko acha lagega and you know I will take her out for a morning walk., tum dono se dur ,Privacy ke liye " Laksh tried to cover up.

"Oh ...." Sanskaar nodded , " Hmm ..waise Meri privacy ya teri Lucky,"He grinned widely watching Laksh turn red.".So his little brother is bitten by love bug too.

"Of Course tere liye bhai .. Ok ! Now stop giving me those looks.We are getting late Chalo ,Chalo ,"Laksh hurried and settled behind Sanskaar holding bouquets.

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Swara always loved surprises. But today when Ragini tried to wake her up, she was in no mood to get up. She was dreaming ..and she didn't want it to end. A Beautiful dream, where she was a princess held captive by a bad witch. The witch had eyes on prince she was betrothed. When prince refused her advances, witch turned her fury towards princess and imprisoned her.

Princess didn't lose her heart . She knew her prince would come to her rescue..and he did come. He looked so cool on bike.. Handsome, dashing always.

" Wait! I am supposed to come on a horse, Right?" Sanskaar , listening to story intently, expressed a serious doubt.They were in his room in Maheshwari Mansion. It was a warm night, with moonlight splashing from window filling the room.

Swara turned to Sanskaar who was watching her amusedly, leaning onto bedpost "Offo Sanskaar , Kitni baar bola hai , jab main story bol rahi hoon disturb mat karo. This is modernized version of fairytale. "

"Ji Madam,"Sanskaar nodded smiling.Swara continued

And then the witch forget to cast the spell, she was about to , lost in watching handsome prince. Seizing the opportunity he snatched her magic wand ..reversed spell on witch. The witch is dead.Prince and princess lived happily ever after.

" That's how it ends ..Happily ever after." Smiling widely, Swara snuggled onto Sanskaar.

"So who's the witch ?" Sanskaar asked his fingers tracing Swara's hand.

"Hmm... Kavita " Swara answered with no hesitation.

"Oh God! Shona! "Sanskaar laughed out his hands snuggling her closer from behind " You love making her villain in all your stories, don't you ?"

"Looks like you have a problem Mr.Maheshwari?" Swara mocked anger " I will make her princess next time." Giving him a gentle nudge ,she pulled away.

"No ..Please!" Sanskaar protested grabbing Swara back into his hands landing her on his chest. His eyes locked with hers" Let her be the witch, a wicked one ..and you.,my angry bird."His hands tucked around her tiny waist midst folds of her saree. He lowered his head to the side of her neck, nuzzled softly that made her heart race. " I love being your prince, my princess" He murmured and brought her face down to his, " Shona"

She loved when he would call her shona..loved being held in his arms, treasured and loved

" You will always be my hero , My prince, Sanskaar" She murmured back,their foreheads pressed together.

"Hey Wait! He drew back a little," Prince should be kissing Princess at the end right! Happily ever Afters."He asked her teasingly and in a split of a second , Swara was below him, staring into his eyes so black deep, and intense "That's my favourite part .princess" he whispered huskily,his fingers drawing lazy patterns on her bare waist.Swara sighed feeling the familiar heat of desire coursing through her .That's her favourite part too.She closed her eyes, feeling his lips skimming down her cheek in lazy strokes, kissing her languidly " I love u Sanskaar.." She whispered her hands curling around his broad shoulders.

Now their faces breath away, his hands brushed her cheek and he leaned closer.."I love you too Swara." He whispered back closing every distance between them.

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"Swara uto .. Swara utona .. "Ragini's voice interrupted Swara's musings. "Swara...Uto, "Ragini shook her sister who was in no mood to get up.

" Kya Ragini?" Swara woke up with the utmost difficulty, " It was a such a nice dream.We were kissing yaar.." Swara sighed dreamily, fell back on bed , tucked pillow on her face.

"Hey bhagavan" Ragini closed her ears, "Ab sapno mein bhi tum dono romance karne lage ho!baaki baad main karlena ..ab uto..ek surprise hain."

After many unsuccessful attempts, Ragini finally managed to wake up Swara and push her into the washroom. Swara stubbornly refused to get changed from night suit, not until she gets to know what is this fuss all about.Giving up Ragini checked her mobile ..and rushed Swara outside.

Sanskaar who stood little away from baadi leaning on to his bike, checked his watch. Then he saw both of them stepping out . In bugs bunny night suit, her hair all messed up, Swara herself looked like a cute little bunny.Sanskar wished he could just scoop her into his arms, cuddle her close and take her back with him. His little bugs bunny.

As Swara walked closer, she stopped for a minute, few feet away from them and rubbed her eyes. " Is he here for real?" He looked exactly like in dream, " Kahin main pagal tho nahi hogayi"

Ragini Pinch me!" Ragini lost in her own musings watching Laksh turned to Swara "

Huh?"

"I don't think that would be needed Miss Bose." Sanskaar gave a lazy grin taking slow steps towards her. Swara wanted to run away and hide. She should have listened to Ragini and got into a most appropriate dress, not a bugs bunny one at least.Embarrassed Swara flushed pink under his teasing look. Now She gave him another reason to tease..and from his grin, he's not gonna let it go easily. "Swara tu tho phas gayi "Swara muttered under breath , smoothed her messed up hair hurriedly.

Laksh signaled Ragini to step aside, they moved little away leaving lovebirds alone.

"Woh ..Main, I just got up ..I didn't know.." Swara mumbled. Looked at Sanskaar trying to hide his grin. " Ab Hasna bandh karo Ok! Swara pouted," this is my fav night suit..Bugs bunny waala and I swear, If you tease me on this Mr.Maheshwari..." Swara issued a warning

"Morning Bunny!" Sanskaar stroked her nose playfully smiled at her pout." Do I get to take this cute bunny home?" He asked equally cute

" No .." Swara crossed her arms throwing a mock glare." Bunny is angry..!" She turned to leave.

Swara Bose....

A much familiar voice came from behind. Swara turned around, Sanskaar, Ragini, and Laksh too.Crossing Sanskaar , a tall male figure stood before Swara, his travel bag hanging on his shoulders " Do you have clue mujhe kitna time laga figure out karne main..this kaali baadi and all. My damn phone doesn't have a signal too. Ab aise hi dekhte rahoge ..ya.."

Stunned first , Swara gave a loud shriek of delight, a deafening one much to the shock of mute spectators and bounced into hands of the stranger who looked equally delighted " Shona ..! I missed you yaar."

" I missed you too ... Ajay."

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