Hello My dear readers,

Wattpad seems to be giving me a tough time. I updated this part last night, had to do it thrice since the pages went missing and by morning all I see is three versions of same update. It was crazy. My views ,votes and lovely comments by readers got split..and I lost all of them now. Links were not working too and it was a mess. Hence I deleted all the parts of this update. I am not sure if they are still visible. I am not in mood to spare more time for this . Hence I made some changes, corrected some typos, added few bits and posting this part again. Either this version stays ..or nothing.

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"I just hope everything is fine between them and they don't end up fighting." Ragini cast a worried glance at backyard entrance.It's been more than 25 minutes and there was no trace of Swara and Sanskaar. But Ajay and Laksh didn't seem to bother much.

Ajay leaned back lazily on chair sipping his champagne."They will fight first ..then they will talk and will make up next ..so Chill Ragini."

"Exactly!" Laksh joined in ," If things turn otherwise..Hum sab hain na..siblings# Friends # Matchmakers. I swear bhai ki love story main side characters ka role kuch jyada hi important hogaya." He joked reaching out for another glass of champagne .." Btw Ajay .. I never thought My brother would fall for this little jealous game of yours ..I mean you provoked him intentionally, right! and had been doing that all these days ..Maan na padega yaar.." Laksh raised his glass in appreciation.

"It's a simple logic Laksh !" Ajay leaned forward and had attention of Laksh and Ragini immediately. "When you love something very dearly, deep down you have this fear of losing it. Shona just had Sanskaar all these days, I mean he was the only one in her life . The minute I stepped in ,Sanskaar felt threatened about his place in Shona's life. When I made remark saying he doesn't know Shona better than me .. I have noticed the change in his expression that day in baadi. Then Shona told how these two badly messed up their equation .. aur hadd hai yaar, Pyaar karte hain ,ab tak I love you nahi bola...The intent behind provoking was to push either of them to confess..."

" Why were you so sure this would work?" Ragini posed a question.

"Human heart is not above emotions ,Ragini.It would have gone two ways. Either Sanskaar would have picked up a fight with me, but he didn't even though it was clear he was being affected .Iss liye I hit him on sore spot...and ....boom.It worked." He finished with a smile joined by other two.

After a while ,Laksh spilled his drink as Ajay turned the discussion towards him and Ragini ,who looked partly embarrassed and bit taken aback ." Unki toh pakki ho gayi .. Now let's talk about you both ,"

"Woh .. Aisa kuch nahi hain ..I mean .."Lakshya tried to brush it off. Ragini nodded hesitantly .

Oh! Ye log bhi seedhe maange nahi . Looks Like I turned up here only to be a matchmaker. Ajay sighed . Time for another googly " Wow Great ! Then I will tell dadi I Am ok with Ragini's alliance. She was checking with me the other night, you know?"

What!! Laksh and Ragini joined in chorus looking at each other , then at Ajay.

" Then why do you think Dadi was letting Ragini to hang out with me all these days.She's already in dreamy mode , 'Maare laado gayi US,' sort of them ,in Eastman colour. Mujhe laga tum dono ke beech, kuch chal raha hai , you know! lekin...,"Ajay shrugged his shoulders pausing and gauging the expressions of duo .

"You are thinking on right terms!bahut kuch hain hamare beech "Laksh reacted next minute and grabbed ragini's hand , "She's mine dude" and turned to Ragini next to him , " You like me too, Don't you?Tell him and Ask your dadi to wait for 2 to 3 years .. I will take you for a world tour ,your dadi can keep dreaming ...and I swear , Once I settle down I will talk to Dad too,about our marriage. Maybe we can get engaged after I complete my MBA ..and your music course. Then your dadi will not have a problem too , Right!" Laksh paused to catch his breath , " Kuch toh bolo yaar.." He waited expectantly , now holding his breath.

Ragini thought she would cry .All these days , their feelings had been unspoken , now all of sudden... She had been waiting for him to say..and he did .She simply nodded midst tears. Elated Laksh broke into smile and hugged her.. And for next few minutes, nothing mattered to them .

Ajay cleared his throat interrupting the muse .Laksh and Ragini drew apart hesitantly.

" See ..this J formula works." Ajay smiled, raised another toast for new couple on the block.

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As for Swara and Sanskaar,they walked in with glowing faces, Sanskaar's hand wrapped around Swara's waist, Swara snuggled close,her face slightly leaning to Sanskaar's shoulder blushing as Sanskaar whispered something in low voice. That's how the trio found them ..and all them agreed they just looked like' match made in heaven'

On reaching them, Sanskaar smiled and hugged Ajay. No words were exchanged, but the message was taken. Ajay gently patted on Sanskaar's back in acknowledgement.Swara smiled through tears watching the duo . She always wanted this moment between two most important people of her life.

"Btw I was serious about thrashing part, Shona ka dhyan rakhna," Ajay said as they parted. Sanskaar nodded smiling and stepped back. Ajay turned to Swara

"Shona..."

Not saying a word Swara silently hugged him and was engulfed into beary hug, a warm friendly one. Laksh and Ragini joined them too in their happy moment but nothing was mentioned to Swara and Sanskaar about recent development. It was their day and they intend to keep it that way. It was decided in unison that the beans about Laksh and Ragini would be spilled at more appropriate time.

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That night , there was no question of parting for Swara and Sanskaar. It was their red letter day, their new found moment of love to soak in . It was understood by rest and only place that offered them required privacy is Sanskaar's place. Ragini assured she would manage at Baadi. Laksh decided he would stay back with Ajay in his hotel room and a have a boys night out after dropping Ragini back to baadi. This time he wouldn't step in until he was called back , he remarked jokingly, before they dispersed.

Back in the car, Swara leaned onto Sanskaar's shoulder as they drove back . A comforting silence ruled, other than the song that floated in from the music player. 'Aaja Sanam madhur chandini main hum, One of their favourites ..and the lines seemed to reflect the bliss of their moment.

Dil ye chahe aaj to, baadal ban ood jaoon main

Dulhan jaisa aasma, dharti par le aaoon main

True..His heart seemed in a mood to celebrate. It's was the most awaited moment of his life..and the wait was worth it where his every fear was slain ,leaving no room for a question by her, His Swara. Sanskaar turned a little ,kissed her lightly on forehead..and Swara felt more loved ,sighed contentedly snuggling closer. Next lines came in Lata's soulful voice..

Chand ka dola saje, dhoom taron mein mache

Jhoom ke duniyan kahe, pyaar mein do dil mile

Aaja sanam madhur chandni mein hum.............

And they drove in silence.

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Swara waited as Sanskaar opened the lock of penthouse. It rushed her with the moments of that night, when she first stepped in here , and how her life has changed after ...and led to this..Maybe it's her destiny that led her to Kolkata ,then to Sanskaar.

"Tada....Welcome .." Sanskaar opened the door for her, beaming.

Swara smiled at Sanskaar's enthusiasm. She had never seen him this happy and the feeling of her love being the reason for the same, filled her with a sense of fulfillment, a sense of relief from the guilt of hurting him and the need to make it up to him all these days. She was glad ....she did. This would be a new start for them leaving all 'gile shikve' behind.

"Madam...kaha kho gayi? " Sanskaar waved a hand before her breaking chain of her thoughts. Swara shook her head smiling. "Kuch nahi..".

About to step inside ...

"Wait ..wait ... "Sanskaar halted her and before she could realise her feet were off ground.

"Sanskar ..." Swara gave a shaky laugh as he scooped her up in his arms effortlessly.

"We are crossing threshold sweetheart...aur shaadi ke baad bhi jab tumhara griha pravesh hoga .two steps and then you are coming straight into my arms..just like this ..."

"Acha!"Swara twined her arms around his neck lovingly "Sab ke saamne Mr.Maheswari?" she asked as they stepped inside.

"I care a damn about world when it comes to you ,Miss Bose." It was a simple statement ...yet it filled Swara with a unknown joy. She snuggled close, leaned on to his chest as he settled them on the couch.

"I love u Sanskaar ..."Swara murmured softly her face ,nestled in crook of his neck.

"I love u too.. ..."Sanskaar cuddled her closer feeling caress of her warm breath.And they just stayed holding each other. It was after long Swara reminded they can't stay like this all night and need to get changed too.

Sanskaar nodded first ..then just like he remembered something"Oh ho.. I don't have bugs bunny night suits ,Miss Bose,what do we do know ?" he teased her with a smile , "I swear I will get a dozen of them, by next time you step in.." He laughed as Swara pouted first..and then started hitting him with her little dainty hands.

"Ouch .. That hurts ..Ok! ok! No more teasing ..." Sanskaar gave up .With a victory smile Swara lowered herself down from his lap.

"Kaha jaa rahe ho?"Sanskaar held her hand.

"To get my kurta and pyjama ..."Swara replied and walked into Sanskaar's room authoritatively.

Sanskaar smiled watching her " Miss Bossy".His smile widened as he followed her.Every shade of her fascinated him right from their first meet...and he had just been falling badly for each one of them.

Leaning on to the door he watched her .He loved the way she's checking through his wardrobe ,that little shake of head looking at little mess he made of it..that long glance at him before she started sorting them out quickly muttering something .God! How much more crazy can he get for her? And then she turned to him "Where is it Mr.Maheshwari ? Why is this so messy?It was very organised before " She asked crossing her arms her eyebrows raised in question like a typical wife.

"Well, you know!" Sanskaar cleared his throat and walked in "I thought ,since I am getting married soon ..I can afford to be a little messy. "He held her by waist, pulled her close" My darling wife would be taking care of me and my little messes.Right!"He brushed her cheek softly, as soft as his smile.

'Wife 'Swara smiled at the sound of it .How good it felt .Soon they would be husband and wife bound in holy matrimony, she can't wait to start new phase of their life ."That's very Smart of you Mr.Hubby" she gently stroked his hair "Now,Where's my kurta?"

'One minute .'.Sanskaar stepped back "It's very special kurta and it needs a special place .."He took quick steps towards bed and took it out beneath pillow next to him "It stays close to me .Every night."

'Just like his jacket ..'Swara mused within herself .So she's not only one who have trouble sleeping alone missing him ,next to her.Nothing could replace the warmth of that night under stars .Being held by him....so close to his heart, the heat of the kiss they shared and peace she felt ,having him next to her .It was all...Just ...

'Magical 'was only word he would term that night.This kurta of his, which is hers now had been his companion on lonely nights..As he stood before her holding kurta ,Swara silently took it from his hands her eyes held by his..

"I...I need to get changed" Swara told in low tone breaking their revivre.

"Ya right!" Sanskaar nodded slowly " I will be outside."Swara nodded in consent as he stepped back.

At the doorstep, he turned back "Miss Bose ..I was just wondering if you would need my help Err.." He scanned her from tip to toe examining her gown."This gown looks complicated..And I wouldn't mind helping you.I am afterall a kind hearted, generous soul, you know!" Sanskaar leaned on to door ,his hands and legs crossed with a very naughty smirk, his eyes dancing with mischief. What a tempting picture did he make in that black suit .Almost tempted to say 'yes' Swara held back .

Teaser ..

"How sweet of you Mr.Maheshwari .."Swara walked up to him bringing her sweetest smile " But I don't think that would be needed " and next minute he was kicked out of his room royally.

Sanskaar shook his head."Bad luck Sanskaar ..But don't worry shaadi ke baad, you will have an official license ...Don't lose your heart" He told himself grinning .He removed his coat and tossed it onto the couch, reached to unbutton his white shirt

A click on door .Sanskaar turned back .Swara peeked out a little hesitantly .

In spite of all her attempts she didn't have any luck with zip which was stuck stubbornly ...there's no way ,she can get out of that gown without getting rid of it..And the only option before her was Mr.Maheshwari whom she pushed out of room just few minutes back..And now

Brace yourself Swara ...She told herself .

"Mr.Maheshwari ...Swara started off still hesitant "The zip got stuck ...Ragini might have pulled it up very tight.I..I might need some help.So would you ? "Swara muttered slowly , paused and looked at him bringing her cutest face." Please" she added

Sanskaar arched an eyebrow, amused.Aha ..So he's being buttered now.Thoda style marna toh banta hain " Tsk tsk bad luck Miss Bose, I just changed my mind " Sanskaar stretched his arms lazily and sank into couch" Abhi na Mera mood nahi hai." He said guaguing her expression.

Common !charge, I am waiting ,my wild cat ..He smiled within self and she did...

Holding folds of gown below, Swara walked out of the room huffing ,"Jyada attitude dikhane ki jarurat nahi hain,"Grabbing his hand "you are coming with me right now Mr.Maheswari ...and You don't have an option." Sanskaar was dragged and pushed into the room next minute.

A Click and shut ,Door was locked . Swara stood at entrance blocking any chances of escape .

"Ajay was right! Height main Choti ho lekin dadagiri tho bahut karti ho yaar tum "Sanskaar complained, though he loved this little boss

"Good! Now since you know that Mr.Maheswari, you better get down to work."Swara turned back giving him a view of her gown, hiding her smile.It was fun bossing on him, playing tough. .But as she heard his approaching footsteps, her heart thudded faster. This was no less than one of those romantic cliche situations ...And she knew what would happen next. ..His hands would work on her gown gently,she is absolutely aware of heat that would course through her, how she would tremble under his touch..He would whisper some sweet nothings ,and they would be...

Sanskaar's chuckle interrupted her musings .Is he smiling ?Wasn't this supposed to be romantic?

"What's so funny Mr.Maheshwari ?"Swara turned back guarding her expression.She didn't want to give him hint of her dreams, when he seemed in mood of humor not romance

Nothing ! Sanskaar turned Swara back and examined the contents of gown Ok, A zipper few hooks ,Shouldn't be tough! "When you walked in tonight ..and I caught sight of this zip' His fingers worked on her back , " All I wanted to do was to drag you down to a dark place and pull this down .I can't believe I am getting to do that, " He slid it down smoothly in one quick move, chuckling little more. " Should I help with this hooks kind of stuff too?" He cast a look at hooks checking technicalities of them.

Swara turned back, her cheeks all red " Sanskaar ,You are not supposed to say all that stuff before me.I mean...." His casual statement already had her heart racing .

"Then whom should I share it with? Your friends ? Cmon Swara . I am not a saint and I don't want to act like one..and I definitely can't be one around you . I can't put up a good boy act ,when all I want to do is drag you down to bed and show you what all I had in mind." Sanskaar didn't hesitate to speak his mind. He had always been straight with her, never hid his intentions and feelings.

That's what she liked about him. He had always been open with her .. never touched or kissed against her wish. Didn't put up a false facade like most of them who try to impress acting like "Good Boys" when their mind is filled up with all vile intentions. Her Sanskaar is different...and she loved him to bits and pieces.

Swara turned back suddenly holding her gown at front.That worried Sanskaar for a minute. He didn't meant to offend her in any way..but may be he did by 'being blunt.'

"Swara ...Listen..I .."

"Why don't you show me ?"Her words came in low sure tone.It was Sanskaar's turn now. He stood still for a minute, not sure If he heard it right!.Did she say..?One quick step, he closed the distance between them , turned her to face him.Swara lowered her head down ,sighed softly closing her eyes as his fingers threaded over her cheeks in gentle strokes .Now cupping them gently Sanskaar lifted her face up to him , " Look at me, ." He said almost desperate to look into her eyes. They always gave her away. Then she lifted her lashes meeting his. His breath almost stopped for a minute.A thin misty layer covered her eyes,.behind it ,was this undying love and unwavering confidence as she gazed at him ...into his eyes ,baring her soul to him.

Oh ..Swara ! Moved he simply gathered her into his arms, His lips touched her forehead gently and then he clasped her so so close..and she sank into familiar warmth of his embrace.This night seemed to bestow upon the with moments . most blissful ones of their life.His heart thudded fast too ..her cheek pressed onto it ,caught its rhythm. It felt wonderful..the sound of it.

"Your heart is beating so fast .."she murmured

"It always does when you are around ." He murmured back.

After what seemed like an hour they parted. He held her chin gazed lovingly at her Leaning forward he pressed his lips softly onto hers for a moment. As her eyes fused shut, giving into the feel of it,Swara could bet this was sweetest and shortest kiss they ever shared .He drew back slowly. "Get changed,"He whispered softly ,straight on her lips ,"We will watch stars to night, real ones ...". Swara nodded, her lips curving up slightly ,watched him walk out, leaving her with a desire and a promise of more ...to night.

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Swara walked out in kurta and pyjama and looked around for Sanskaar , but he was nowhere found either in hall or Laksh's room.Then She caught sight of him in balcony, rushed there. He changed into his usual off vest and track pants and looked busy setting up a ..tent?

"Sanskaar .."She called him out

He turned back and gave her a smile "Good you are here . Help me out with this." He held out his hand , Swara took it with no second thoughts. Swara listened carefully as he told her , about his hiking trip to Ayodhya hills, Purulia district in West Bengal with a bunch of friends . He got all this stuff then .

" It's a beautiful place with lush green landscape, verdant hills and dense forests . I wanted to go for rock climbing too , but you know my mom right! I promised I wouldn't do any risky adventures, hence I had to drop the idea, but the trip was fun. We will go post marriage .. I am sure you will love that place. " He told tying the straps of tent to railing . Swara nodded excitedly She loved adventures and with Sanskaar around , It would just be too much fun.Then they arranged bedding,pillows and blankets ..and in matter of few minutes they had a cozy tent ready for stargazing .

"So ..Miss Bose....What do you think ?" Sanskaar asked as they stood next to each other.

Swara sighed happily and wrapped her hand around his."Its prefect Mr. Maheswari."

After few minutes , lying next to each other they watched star studded sky. Swara smiled as Sanskaar made shapes out of stars and gave a gentle nudge when he said , " Isn't that looking like strawberry, Miss Bose ?" and loved when he gave a hearty laugh, cuddled her closer

'Perfection is just a myth' is what she thought all these days.Nothing in her life had ever been perfect .But this moment in her life was nothing short of prefect. It's like living a dream , beautiful one. Is this a dream? She feared for a minute , but his fingers entwined with hers, their joined hands ...told her this is no dream. ..and dreams do come true after all. After lot of struggles , life and stars finally seem to be smiling upon her .Overwhelmed ,Swara couldn't hold back for tears.

Wetness of her cheeks alerted Sanskaar next minute .He rose a little and looked at her," Hey Swara, Kya hua?"He asked worried .

Swara composed herself back "Kuch nahi ...just few tears of happiness" she told wiping the fresh set of tears that spilled out."I am so happy Sanskaar ...Iss liye..."

"Sshhh..."

Her words paused as he placed his fingers on her lips "I don't like tears in your eyes, Swara khushi ho ya gham...These are very precious , just like you are. He cupped her cheek and rubbed away a hot tear with his thumb."aur Pani ki Iss Ek boond ke liye main apna saara khoon Baha sakta hoon." And she stared at him loss of words .He didn't let a tear spill out again,kissing away every tear that dared to slid down her cheeks..Then he looked into her eyes, admiringly.

"You know what ! I think I have fallen in love with your eyes first ...Remember that day in canteen when you staged up act before Kavita in "Swara smiled recalling the same, her first tryst with him ,"And in the library when you grabbed my collar,I think I have lost my heart then and there ,though I did take time to realise that I love your eyes a bit too much ." He pressed her eyelids shut with a little sweet kisses. Swara opened eyes slowly ,her arms went around him lovingly.

"Just eyes Mr.Maheshwari ?" she asked, with a teasing smile.

"Hmm.." Sanskaar took his sweet time before answering ,his gaze studying her features.He loved everything about her .He brushed her cheeks with tips of his fingers " I love Your cheeks which blush when I came close,and do something naughty " Her cheeks turned warm tinted with red shade her hands moved down curled around his shoulders as he kissed her cheeks in light feathery strokes. His lips now glided smoothly to her ears pressing little kisses," I love to whisper sweet nothings here," He murmured softly into her ears his lips grazing them.Pressing a trail of kisses on her cheeks ,jaw line which had her sighing with pleasure , he brought his face down to her .

Their faces just a breath away, his lips touched the tip of her nose ." I love how your nose turns red when you get angry," He whispered, she pouted first and smiled next. He tipped her chin up "And this smile of yours and that cute pout..." It was softest of all whispers, as airy as breeze and  he didn't give her chance to think .Swara gasped as his lips touched hers, brushing once twice in gentle teasing strokes and when he captured them full, She arched forward with a breathy sigh pressing onto him.

His hand slid along her jaw, cupped her nape deepening the kiss, soft and gentle first, hungry and demanding next. Tightening her arms around his neck ,She melted so sweetly against him , her softness molding against his hardness every inch of it, he couldn't stop the groan of pleasure, with the deep ,primal male need taking over. Kissing ,He lifted her a little, his fingers reaching to her hair .Her hair tumbled down as mass of waves, as he freed them from clutches of clips.

The mild fragrance of her rosemary shampoo still lingered in her tresses intoxicating him further .His fingers dug into her soft silky waves in a hold not so gentle and nibbled fullness of her lips. Her hands clutched his shoulders for support as sweet tremors shook her body with burning desire raging through her and when he sought entrance.,she parted her lips welcoming the silken heat of his tongue which plunged deep, tasting her sweetness,tangled and mated with hers, shooting darts of pleasure all across her body and she kissed back with an aching need he seemed to stir in her ..a wild one.

They parted..panting hard ,eyes clouded with desire, heady and heavy.

"More...?" He asked feeling breathless, his one hand cupping her cheek.

And she nodded ,Yes, filled with a burning need to feel  the taste of him. He kissed her slow this time,  his tongue teasing her with hot caress for a long ,lingering kiss.

Now he tasted her raining little provocative kisses over her ultra sensitive neck,down the shoulder from one side to other and she moaned taking his name , her fingers slid into his hair, tangled into them trying to hold on.Parting he moved up, and the fired passion in her eyes,just inflamed his senses further.

This time he claimed her lips with a hot searing need and she answered equally fierce.When they parted, their breaths turned ragged and erratic ."I already told you this .." His voice came in hot bursts,"Everything about you drives me crazy"

Her next move was no way anticipated. She rose a little ,her lips brushing his ears softly, the rim of it .He tried to hold back his raging desire ."Show me how much.' She murmured ,her teeth nibbling his earlobe for split of second ...and last bit of his restrain went for toss.

Then he showed her.

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By the time he was done with her, she was rapture with sensations transported into a timeless realm of blissful pleasure.He didn't make love to her , but his heated caress and kisses melted her as he owned and claimed her body. His lips and hands roamed ravenously along her shapely curves, hot and hungry, touching and tasting satiny smoothness of her waist, delicate, delicious texture of her breasts, nuzzling into her softness..until she writhed helplessly beneath him,her fingernails biting into her shoulders as he wreaked havoc on her senses bit by bit.

In between tossing his vest aside, he let her touch him, like she wanted but it only fueled his need further. She touched him hesitantly first ,then with unabashed curiosity like she was fascinated, arousing him further.Her hands traced the hard planes of his body..and when her lips pressed on him ,he almost came close to losing fierce battle between his control and his primitive need. Then he took over...he had too. Her every touch burned him and he was sure of giving into his need , taking her right there if she touched him further. He crossed many lines today but not this one, yet  this fire needed to be calmed down of her and his.

His hands slid across her shoulders, down arms.He grabbed her wrists pinned them above her head, his weight pressing her into soft mattress. She gasped, her eyes widened as felt him ..totally , her own need against his ,their bodies kept apart only by thin layer of dress.This time he didn't pull back neither she did.Their fingers linked ,their gazes met and held each other  and with every little move they shuddered sweetly against each other. Their lips met and locked for drugging kisses, savage first ...and soft next ,one after another lost in splendor of mutual surrender.

It was after long they parted .Breathing raggedly he rolled down next to her cardling her into his arms calming down his heated senses and hers too. " I swear you will kill me one day, Miss Bose." He murmured kissing her forehead, his hands smoothed over her back in soothing touches. Driven to very edge of bliss ,Swara relaxed in his arms slowly trying to gather back every bit of her scattered senses.

"I love you, Sanskaar" she sighed contentedly. His lips swept over hair in soft gentle stroke in answer and she slowly slipped into peaceful sleep .It was after few hours Sanskaar carried a sleepy Swara inside placed her on bed as she clung to him even in sleep, not willing to let go. He smiled ,slipped next to her tucking them both under soft velvety blanket,cradled her into his warmth and let himself slip in sleep, a dreamy ,peaceful one. 

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