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Here is the update
But ..this is a short update.

I had to stop at a particular point  for purpose of story and flow.

Next update by Tuesday ! A long one
I promise.

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They didn't dare to meet each other's eyes during lunch. Sanskaar's focus was intent on his plate as his family showered Swara with special treatment. He had to take a second round of shower only because this woman turned him mad with need.

“Bhai ,uss plate main aisa kya hain ? , Laksh remarked raising an eyebrow  “Maa, did you give bhai some special plate like he is so fixed on it?''

Sanskaar’s eyes flicked up, giving a murderous expression. Oops! Laksh took the message. He knows he’s up for a session after the stunt he pulled off leaving Swara in his brother's room. If his dad could play cupid, he shouldn't be left behind. He wished something fruitful came out of this prank.

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Nervous, to share the same space with Sanskaar after a heated encounter, soon Swara’s mind was off to other things. Thanks to Annapurna aunty, Swara definitely felt loved, as she belonged to this family  

Her eyes kept moving to Sanskaar in between though,  who looked like he wanted to do a Ph.D. on the plate before him. In a simple printed tee and jeans, he looked so …like the boy next door, like Someone who you can hold hands with, take an evening walk or have a hearty laugh or simply share a warm, cozy hug. 

“ Why am I thinking all this?” Swara wondered. He, in no way, looked like the one who believed in hearts and fairytales. Swara shook her head and focused back on the discussion around the table. Sanskaar observed Swara in silence when she wasn't watching him.  He didn't fail to notice the blooming smile on her face, a little twinkle in her eyes while interacting with her parents. 

She never smiles at me that way, He thought. Oh yes! All he gets is glares and temper tantrums. Spitfire, he murmured under his breath.

Wait! How does it matter if she smiles at him with that dreamy look or doesn't, he thought next second.
As if he is dying for her to do that. Sanskaar huffed in impatience.

Can she leave already? And spare him for torture but no! Not when his mother insisted she stay back for chai and her trademark kachori. 

“I didn't get to spend time with you, Swara. You should stay for some more time please and give me all your complaints on Sanskaar.” She smiled.

“Maa,” Sanskaar protested, watching Swara chuckle. Wow! Great way to get embarrassed and then his dad offers Sanskaar will drop her back and she doesn't have to worry about anything.

Yeah Right! As if he is suffering less now. 

He knew Swara shared the same sentiments, the way she looked at him in a silent plea. Sanskaar shrugged in silence. ‘Not my call’ was the message.

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Back in the car, Swara’s mind wandered off to her discussion with Annapurna and DP.  She unearthed new facts about Sanskaar. When Swara remarked Sanskaar is Annapurna’s son, so she might know him in and out.

“Of course, I know my Sanskaar, but at times a third pov helps. I will obviously be biased towards my children, Right? I know Sanskaar can be a little tough at times. Is he giving you much trouble?” She asked mildly curious.

“No aunty! “ Swara’s answer was instant. He is tough, yes! But he is brilliant in what he does, Swara said not aware of fondness reflecting in her voice. “We do fight sometimes, all in good spirits …but…”

That pause had Annapurna’s attention. 

Swara went on to explain his restlessness, lonely nature, and how he seemed to avoid people. “It is as if ..he is scared to let people in, show them his soft side, which I know exists. He cares but doesn't want to express it. It just feels like,” Swara paused watching  Annapurna’s face fall at that statement, “ I am sorry if I said something wrong, aunty..” Swara hurried to explain. She had no intentions of hurting her. 

“No! You are right! He wasn’t this way before. There is a reason,” Annapurna said her thoughts running back to a time when Sanskaar was so open and warm, full of life. Swara waited for Annapurna to finish.

“There was a girl, “Annapurna paused , slightly hesitantly, “ Kavita..”

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