Hi All .. Here comes next part . First of all I am really sorry for late revert to your comments  Been an pressing week at work .Just to let you guys know .. all your words are treasured .Happy Reading  and do let me know your thoughts. Please ignore any errors or typos.

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"I love being yours and knowing you are mine"

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Standing before mirror Swara lovingly gazed at pendent in her neck ..her hands gently traced letters SS engraved in diamonds.

" Ye maine khaas aap ke liye banaya princess" Sanskaar said as he made her wear the chain " A heart with our names Swara and Sanskaar.I actually planned to gift you this on the day .." He paused and that one moment of silence was enough for Swara to understand what me meant to say . That day when she crushed his heart ruthlessly .. that image of him standing before her half broken came rushing to her and guilt raced through her . Unknowingly tears welled up her eyes

" Bahut dard diya na maine tumhe..."her fingers held his cheek " bahut hurt kiya.." she voiced out her pain and guilt,her eyes mirroring the same

"I am sorry."

"Hey Swara !" Sanskaar quickly wiped them off" Yaar tum ladkiyaan bhi na bahut emotional hote ho..baat baat pe ro deti ho." She slightly smiled at his retort and felt the warmth of his hand on her cheek . "Swara .. ye aasoon bahut anmol hote hain ..Pure and precious and they should be out for right reasons..iss liye, no more tears ok!" He told strictly

Swara smiled through tears and shut her eyes momentarily letting tears flow, passing through his hands.And when she opened them back ..her eyes were clear and bright.He gazed into her beautiful eyes And the more he gazed at her, the more he felt a twinge of something he couldn't quite describe, Her eyes always fascinated him

"I love your eyes ..they always mesmerise me Swara "he admitted .Swara lowered her lashes. How come his simple compliment made her heart flutter always . she slowly lifted them, gazed back into his " Sách Kahoon Swara.....I don't think I can find a better night for this piece of chain to adorn you ..Tumhe acha laga?" He waited and in answer Swara kissed the pendent and found her solace back in his embrace.

"Btw ..Kal treat ke kaha leke jaa rahe ho mujhe?" Sanskaar asked playfully , his fingers stroking her hair gently .Swara drew back staring at him confused ." Ye achi baat hain Madam, rules khud banao aur thod bhi do .. waise .. kisi ne mujhe se kaha ki dosti main no sorry and no thank you," He reminded her and saw her smile. His hands gently cupped her cheeks, her gaze turned warm as he stared into his eyes.

"I must be luckiest person for I found you .My best friend and love of my life.You mean the world to me Swara." he leaned forward and pressed lips softly on her forehead " I love you." he whispered softly , hugged her and cuddled her close as she whispered back "Love you too."

They say best relationships start off as friendships first .Honestly when they first met in Little Flowers none of them would have had faintest idea that they would become so important to each other ..and when she found her true love in her best friend, Can she ask for more? May be not.

They drove back in silence but love doesn't always need words ..it can be heard in silence too. For them silence always held a meaning .She leaned on his shoulder and at that moment she knew she needed nothing else more in her life . She have Sanskaar.

Swara felt a hint of blush shading her cheeks recalling how they walked in slow steps holding each other hands like both of them didn't want the night to end. As they stood outside her door, facing each other ,their eyes locked freezing the time.

Earlier It would have been a bye, a simple good night with a smile.But now..neither them had clue on how to end this night.

" It's a beautiful night..Isn't it?" Sansaar striked conversation .Indeed it was .. The air was balmy, the full moon shone brightly casting its silver rays across lenting an ethereal grace to the night.

Swara nodded and hesitantly rose up on her feet " Thanks for the beautiful night Sanskaar,"Her whisper caressed his ear like gentle breeze just like her lips brushing over his cheek almost startling him for a second .

"Goodnight"she whispered softly and not giving him much chance to react Swara rushed in.Sanskaar stood outside door holding his cheek - A good night kiss ..their first one ' and a smile crossed his lips.Swara's heart thudded as she stepped in. Would he want to wish her too, she wondered and waited for him.Her heart fluttered as she felt him behind her and trembled at feel of his breath on her neck.

" My turn" he whispered playfully .Smiling shyly she turned to face him .As he held her chin she closed her eyes leaned closer in anticipation of unknown.

" So is this the new ritual we are gonna follow " he whispered teasingly in her ear before his lips pressed on her cheek softly. "Goodnight Princess" he whispered back. and after few minutes she waved him bye.

Smiling Swara reached for change of clothes. As she laid on her bed , still lost in her dreamy mode ,her phone beeped. " Pahuch te hi message karunga " he said as he bid her bye.He must have reached. Excitedly she reached to the phone...they were up for long that night .

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Next day Sanskaar Maheswari was back in his office . He took half a day catching up on various updates, tracking the progress of projects they have been working on. Thankfully everything was in its place ,..he didn't have much to worry and by second half ..Kunal knew his boss was back like he had never been away as he chalked out his schedule for coming week and he made sure as per Sanskaar's instructions to keep it flexible enough to manage any changes.

That evening when Sanskaar and Swara dropped to little flowers together , kids joy knew no bound. It felt like ages their bhaiyya and didi dropped by and old times were back. When they both held angel this time , and saw her smiling, they both exchanged a glance in understanding

"Sanskaar .. woh photo .."

And he knew which she was referring too. He pulled them both close " Very soon" he murmured softly kissing both of them .

After few days they took a trip to Cancer Foundation where Swara was being treated. As he looked on Sanskaar's eyes turned misty .They were every one of them young to old ..some struggling with treatment yet enduring pain with a hope to live, Some in the last stages with no hope of survival, too pale, skinny , and when Sanskaar heard remark of an old uncle expressing his desire to die soon unable to bear the pain .. he rushed out.

Why Life has to be unfair to all these people. Why should someone deserve to die like this...and Swara ..His Swara.. His heart constricted in pain, she will have suffer like this, bear all this pain ..nahi .. nahi . How tough it would be watch your loved ones die before your eyes, yet you stand helplessly not able to do a thing and watch them leave you behind . Is this the way of life ?Tears rushed out of his eyes.

'Sanskaar ..'Swara held his shoulder .She knew how tough it would have been for him to watch all this.If not for his insistence, she would have never agreed for him to be here. Not saying a word Sanskaar turned back and hugged her.

"Kuch toh Raasta Hoga Swara ..Kuch toh hoga .. " his voice broke midst tears. Swara pulled him close and held him till he calmed down. Then slowly she led him to bench in garden and settled next to him.

Silenced ruled for few minutes. Sanskaar looked at Swara who is now staring into space before her.

"Tumhe pata hai Sanskaar..Jab mujhe ye baat pehli baar pata chali na .. I was not ready to accept.. ..I even went to the extent of blaming god saying ' Why me? Maine aisa kya kiya ki mujhe hi ' what about all my dreams, aspirations..I cried a lot, denied it, yahi socha ki kuch tho raasta hoga jis se main theek ho jaungi ..lekin finally I accepted the truth and that gave me peace." She took his hand and held it close in assurance, .." Tum bhi ye baat maan lo.. It will hurt less," Sanskaar simply leaned on her shoulder in silence pressing their joined hands close to his heart listened further to Swara.

" And you know what ! whenever I see people complaining about their life , I feel like inke paas toh zindagi hai .. jis se woh jo chahe kar sakte hain, live and mould it the way they want to ,strive for their dreams but what about those who doesn't have a life itself. Yaha aane ke baad, inn sab ko dekhne ke baad mujhe ehsaas hua ki , I have greatest gift of god .. this life , jo bhi hain, jitni bhi pal hain mere naseeb main .. I will live every moment of it in best way I can ..and that's what I have been trying to do..."

Sanskaar drew back and gazed at her in awe.

"Aise kya dekh rahe ho?"she asked and answered herself , "Samaj gayi ,Phir se philosophy student bangayi na, " That drew a smile for him and it widened as she said " Btw Mr.Maheswari.. I owe you treat for breaking rules, Jaana hai ki nahi .." she stood up and held her hand .. and both walked out slowly holding hands.

That night Sanskaar hardly slept. He had been trying and he will try better though it's hurting him every single moment " You have to be strong ok! Please aise toot na mat ..please..".he told himself clutching Swara's photograph close holding back tears ," Tujhe strong rehna hoga .. Swara ke liye .. tumhare pyaar ke liye.."

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After two days in Swara's apartment

" Ye kis liye, aaj kuch special hain kya?"he asked tasting the milk cake Swara made for him, seated in their favorite hang out, balcony

"Since I am supposed to adhere the rules, this is my way of saying thank you .. "she lovingly fed one more piece , 'for your sweet gesture...Tumhe kya laga mujhe pata nahi chalega, "she settled next to him " ki tumne uss cancer foundation ko bahut bada donation diya hain aur woh bhi secret main .."

Sanskaar looked guilty .. he didn't intend to hide it from her, it was the least he could do for them " Swara ..Woh main .." He halted as Swara tossed one more piece into his mouth , " Waise Mr.Maheswari , you might wanna know how your secret got leaked, " Gazing at his curious expression Swara continued " Woh Dr .Rahul haina .. ,uss din tumne dekha ! woh handsome doctor She stressed for his benefit trying to gauge his expression and continued ," wahi ..jo mujhe bahut pasand karta hain.. Usne bataya.Waise tumhe koi problem nahi hain na Dr.Rahul se ," Swara hid her smile.

"Oh! Dr Rahul .. hmm, " Sanskaar nodded and pulled Swara into his arms startling her. Looking into her eyes he brushed her hair back , playing with few loose tendrils " Waise I don't blame poor Rahul, if he is smitten by you . It's hard not to fall in love with you, " he told genuinely

Acha! Swara smiled winding her hands around his neck.

"Lekin Miss Swara bose ! Let me tell you , If you are trying to make me jealous , I must say you are failing miserably there, " Sanskaar smiled teasingly at Swara's expression which would be reserved when her game gets caught.

"Ok! Fine ..Swara admitted " I just wanted to see .. Acha! Sachi Sachi batao ..ok !Now you know I love you..lekin agar iss se pehle .. if I spoke about Rahul wouldn't you have felt jealous ?"

"Koi Shak?..Uss Dr, Rahul ko sirf Dil nahi tumhe bhi haarna padta .. waise I dont like his nose ok ..dikhta bhi teek thaak hain.. Aur uski kaan .. "

"Sanskaar.. "Swara hit him playfully realising he's just making up this stuff to tease her. After sharing a good laugh , they both sat in silence for a while .

" Yaad hai sanskaar .. yahi par betke humne pehli baar dream house ki baat kiya" Swara recalled cuddling closer to him in swing.She loved warmth of his hands. They made her feel safe and secure and above all loved.

"Hmm .. "Sanskaar recalled the same.

"I never knew then .. it would come true . I stopped dreaming from the moment .. I got to know that .."she paused .She didn't have to complete .

Sanskaar held her chin ..made her face him , ' I want you to dream Swara ..and I promise I will try to make every one of them come true."

" Jaanti hoon Sanskaar..iss liye tho darr lagta hain mujhe .." she hid her face in his neck " Darr lagta hain ki .. I will go greedy in your love and will start wishing for happy ever after , which we will never have." she voiced out bitter truth sadly. They were no longer sitting but lying in the swing .. Swara lying above Sanskaar in his arms, close to his heart and it swayed gently.Sanskaar stayed silent and tightened his hold around her , his thoughts racing " Happy Ever after ?.. Can they have one at least for a while, if not for a lifetime for they are racing against her life and time too .Aren't princess bound to have a happy ever after ? .. she is his and He will make sure they will have a happy life if not ever after."

"I love you "..he mumbled kissing on her forehead, wished he could freeze this moment like it is right now.

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The Hall of Maheswari Mansion was telling a different story today. Usually calm and sedate, occasionally filled with hustle bustle , today tension ruled the atmosphere.

Annapurna stood at a corner watching the worst feared war unfolding before her eyes. It's been two days her husband had been back from business trip.

"Naam kya bataya tumne .. Swara bose?" Durga Prasad Maheswari looked at his son who stood before him. After a successful business trip this would have been last thing he would have want to hear , his son Sanskaar Maheswari wants to get married . He wouldn't have minded if the girl was some elite business family or at least of their class. He always felt Veronica would have been right match but she is no longer associated with them. She moved to abroad and Mr.Verma is planning to join his daughter soon . DP wondered if something happened in his absence , but at this moment he didn't have much information. But now he had another important issue to resolve. He is not going let his son to throw his life over a good for nothing girl .

Yes Dad!

"Bengali ?" His voice rang again

Sanskaar nodded

" I presume not from an named business family either." he wanted to confirm.

Sanskar knew where this discussion is being headed and what conclusion would be drawn by his dad.He stood silent .

" Well , Do I have to say more ,all these things themselves answer is woh iss ghar ki bahu ban ne ke layak nahi hain .. so ..I guess we are done! " Concluding Durga Prasad Maheshwari stood up and started to leave.Well it had been easy than he thought.

"Sabse Bada qualification tho aap bhool gaye Dad." Sanskaar's words stopped him in tracks " Ye ki aapka ka beta uss ladki se paaglon ki tarah pyaar karta hain...aur uske bina mar jayega."

"Sanskaar .." Durga Prasad voice echoed in hall of MM. " Ye mat bhulo tum ek Maheshwari ho .. .Act like a Maheswari not like some love struck teenager." His voice had enough disapproval which would have made anyone backed off

Sanskaar smiled sardonically " Yahi tho problem hain na dad, aapne hamesha sirf Sanskaar Maheswari ko dekha hain .. jo Maheswari group ka ek lauta waaris hain.. Lekin agar aap ek baar Sirf Sanskaar ko dekhne ko koshsis karte na ..aaj.."He paused taking a breath " Dad ..Maine hamesha wahi kiya jo aap chahthe .. lekin ab mere bhi khud ki kuch sapne hain ..jo main jeena chahata hoon ,Swara ke saath hain.Bahut pyaar karta hoon main usse.Meri har khushi sirf Swara ke saath .. Iss liye ..dad ."

Durgaprasad stood silent his refusal clear on his face .True he had always seen Sanskaar Maheswari ...it's him who at this young age is ruling the business arena, who will carry forward his league not just Sanskaar standing before him lost in love The decision has been made..it has to be abided.

Sanskaar waited and when nothing came in "Main sirf aur sirf Swara se shaadi karunga.. That's my final decision aur isse koi nahi badal sakta .. aap bhi nahi " Sanskaar concluded. DurgaParsad Maheswari tried to hold back as ground beneath him shook. He just heard him saying decision .He was not being asked but being told As he looked at Sanskaar, with the conviction he spoke, matching him eye to eye, he knew Sanskaar meant every word he said.He knew his son too well . He can be equally stubborn.

True Love makes people blind . Here he is dreaming of taking his son to peaks and he wants to tumble down for a girl.Just a word out that Durga Prasad Maheshwari is looking for a match for his son ..and proposals will flock from all over business world.. And here .

" Oh .. Duraprasad nodded trying to find voice back , "Tho decision le liye tumne. Teek hain ab hamari baat bhi suno ..woh iss ghar ki bahu nahi banegi , Ye hamara aakhri faisla hain ,aur tum ye jo sirf Sanskaar bol rahe ho na .. Maheshwari ke naam ke bina tum kuch nahi ho ..ye jo ladkiyan hain ..woh bhi Maheswari ka naam dekh kar hi tumhare peeche ..." Durga Prasad paused trying to gaining his composure back, " Ek baar Maheswari hatakar dekho .. tab pata chalega ..ki .."

Aap ko lagta hain sab sirf naam , khaandan daulat shurat dekhte hain aap ki tarah..Meri Swara aise nahi hain .. uss iss baat se koi farak nahi padega.Maine bhi apne fasial batadiya Dad!"

Ek baat ki do fasiale nahi hosakthe Sanskaar Teek hain ..ab tumne sochliya tho ..chod do iss naam ko, iss aisho aaram , ghar .. aur chalo jaavo yaha se.Hum bhi dekhte hain ki .." He paused trying find words.

"Ye aap kya keh rahe hain, "Annapurna tried to intervene.Things seem to be getting beyond control .

"Nahi Annapurna .. Durga Prasad raised a hand "tum kuch nahi kahoge.. Aaj faisla ho jaayega ki iss ke liye kya mayine rakhta ..hum ya woh .."

Sanskaar wouldn't have blinked twice to choose Swara if not for his Dad's next words " Ye mat bhoolo .. you are making a choice between your mother and that girl you claim to love. Ye mat bhulo tumhari maa ki jaan tum main basti hai Sanskaar.All these years of her love , if that doesn't matter to you .. you are free to leave ..baad main you will responsible for any of consequences."

And deadly silence ruled the hall.

Durga Prasad smirked inwardly watching Sanskaar's face turning pale " Well played" he told himself .He knew It wouldn't take a minute for Sanskaar to toss all wealth and name aside but he loved his mother the most .. and now he have used the same against him. This would definitely buy him some time letting him decide on what to do about that girl, how to get her out of his son's life.

Annapurna stood bewildered watching her husband . Now she knew why he is a successful businessman . He didn't even think twice to use her love for Sanskaar as pawn .She never saw this coming . She galnced at Sanskaar who stood silent and at her husband smiling slyly and the decision was made. She walked up stairs in silence and in few minutes was back to the hall. She slowly approached Sanskaar and handed him over bag

"Mom Ye .." Sanskaar looked at her stunned.

"Iss mein kuch kapde rakhe hain aur kuch jaroori cheez bhi ..ye le aur ,"she held back her tears "Nikalja yaha se .."

Durga Prasad's smile faded away

Annapurna gently patted Sanskaar cheeks " Baaki bijwadungi ..bas apna dhyam rakhna aur .."

."Annapurna! "Durga's prasad Maheshwaris voice echoed loud in hall of Maheswari Mansion

"Chillayi ye mat, " Annapurna voice echoed equally for the first time in Maheshwari Mansion shaking Durga Prasad Maheswari. "Aap ke saame aapki patni nahi ,ek maa khadi hain , wahi maa jiske pyaar ke vaasta de kar aap apne bete ki zindagi barbaad karna chahthe hain .. lekin main aisa nahi hone dungi. Maine isko tadapta huva dekha hain .. barbaad hote hua dekha hain apne pyaar ke liye , aur aaj jab usse uska pyaar milraha hain aap usse cheen rahe ho woh bhi mere naam lekar." Annapurna shook her head in disapproval , " Mere bete ko apne pyaar ya Maa main se kisi ek ko chunne ki jaroorat nahi hain ..Kyunki main khud usse azaad kar rahi ho .."

Annapurna turned to Sanskaar who looked equally shocked " Tu meri chinta mat kar.. Main hamesha tera saath hoon ,tumhare dad apne patni ko rok sakthe hain ek maa ko apne bete se milne nahi .." Sanskaar looked at his mother his eyes misty, "aur iss waqt Swara ko tumhari jyada jaroorat hain..." He recalled convo he had with Swara few days back

"Swara .. would you mind agar main maa ko batavu ki ..."

"Bilkul nahi, Infact I feel Mujhe aunty se milke khud sorry kehna chahiye. That day when she came here ..I was .. I " she remembered how rudely she denied to come and meet Sanskaar in spite of Annapurna's pleadings.

" Maa hain ... samajh jayegi .." Sanskaar held her hand and his eyes assured her .

When Annapurna came to know about Swara suffering from Cancer and didn't have much time left , her first instinct was to protect her son from the pain it would cause..but she also knew what her son's choice would be . She had seen his love , his breakdown hurt and pain, the extent he loved Swara .Even if it would doom him .. he would choose to be doomed but will not let her go . And she also realised why Swara that day vehemently denied to come with her and had rejected Sanskaar .Poor girl ,She had been trying to save him from pain as well..but now since they are together she knew , even Swara had to bow down before Sanskaar's love for her.

And she couldn't help but feel proud of her son who choose to stand by his love and he will.Annapurna held back her tears " Jaa .. Jaa yaha se .." She gave him a gentle push " Isse pehle ki main kamjor pad jaavu aur tujhe jaane se rokhlu.. Jaa..aur piche mudkar mat dekh .. jaa "

With tears in his eyes Sanskaar hugged her, took her blessings. He cast a look at his Dad who looked shaken by turn of events and stepped out of Maheswari Mansion.

Annapurna looked at her husband for a while and silently walked in.

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Swara's apartment was only place he could think of that point after leaving mansion.Swara silently listened as Sanskaar gave her jist of what happened .

" Iss liye Maine ..." he paused looking at Swara "Kuch kahoge nahi, ya kuch poochoge nahi?"

Swara nodded no and sat next to him " Ye tumhara decision hain Sanskaar ..and I respect it ..jaise tumne kiya .. when I told you I didn't want to go for treatment."

Hugging her from sidewards Sanskaar muttered a thank you and before she could come up " I will take your out for a treat , Ice cream ya pani puri ..you decide."

Swara smiled at him but from his eyes she could read something was troubling him .

"Kya baat hain Sanskaar .. Bataao mujhe." she asked him softly ,holding his cheek.

Like always she does that again..Read his eyes .. He knew his being Maheswari or not wouldn't bother swara , but that nagging feeling left him quite restless

"Swara .."he pressed her hand slightly " I know all this doesn't matter to you but ..I just wanted to say I am no longer a Maheswari. I have no clue what my position is at this point ... I ...Abhi jo tumhare saamne hain woh sirf Sanskaar hain .. sirf Sanskaar, he said stressing and waited for her response.

Hmm .. Swara nodded " Problem tho hogi mujhe iss baat se .. kyunki ab main tumhe Mr.Maheshwari nahi bhula sakti na ..I will miss calling you by that name." and watched that little frown on his face turning into a relieved smile.

'Sanskaar .."her hands caressed his cheek warmly, just like her gaze "Tumhe pata hain , I guess I fell in love with only Sanskaar long back even before I knew you were a Maheswari.I loved you then without releasing and I love you now and will always ."

Just those words what he wanted to hear. He pulled her into his hug and held her for long. The biggest challenge in life few say is to find someone who embraces you with all your flaws insecurities and sees beyond them and loves you with all they have and he is holding that person right in his hands.

Just then the phone beeped breaking their reverie .

"Nahi abhi sirf 5 din ke liye book karna .. baaki I will let you know . Thanks Kunal." Sanskaar disconnected the call.

When Swara learnt Sanskaar is gonna stay in hotel she protested " Kya jaroorat hain hotel main rehne ki .. hamara ghar hain .. our place.."

"Nahi Swara .. "Sanskaar denied " I have spent enough time all alone there for weeks..after all that was only place where I could find solace.. Lekin ab.. Nahi Swara woh jagah hamare liye liya hain ..iss liye., Khair woh sab chodo .. aur Hotel it's only till I find a place ..that's it. 5 ya 6 days ki baat hain " He tried convincing but he could see its not working

"Offo .. "he quickly gave her a comforting hug " I will be fine Swara ! ab itna bhi tension mat lo Ok ! ,aur call karunga , Lekin abhi mujhe jaana hain. I have to check in . He drew back " tho main jau .. ab aise muh pulao mat." Swara nodded bringing up a smile .He quickly pressed a kiss on forehead and rushed out

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Next day when Sanskaar walked into Swara's apartment .. it was all messed up There were cartons of different sizes all over, half filled ones , things scattered over place and in midst all of them was Swara with a lost expression.

"Swara.. Ye sab ..Ye sab kya hain? Sanskaar walked in looking around the mess.

"Sanskaar .. "Swara heaved a sigh of relief " Acha hua tum aa gaye , Dekhona .. mujhse nahi ho raha ye packing .. help me out."looking at his question mark face " Woh ..I am moving out of here .. to our place and you Mr Sanskaar , are coming with me."

"What? "

" Ji haan aur isse pehle tum kuch kaho , Mujhe kuch nahi sunna hai .. " Swara rose from floor, "Main nahi chathi ki tum hotel main raho aur woh hotel ka khaana bilkul nahi kahovoge tum." She walked into kitchen pulled out a plate " aur kahi aur shift bhi hogaye ho tho .. phir bhi dhyan kaun rakhega tumhara.. Ab aunty nahi rakh sakti tho mujhse hi rakhna hoga na.."She walked upto him and handed him over the same " Aaj kaam tha iss liye poha banaya maine ..khalo..kal kuch acha sa banavungi .. ok! She smiled and whirled around "Kaha thi main .. Haan books pack kar rahithi .. "and got back to her work .

Sanskaar stared at her trying to make sense of all she said . She wants them to move in together. He took a spoonful of poha .. and he knew she was right about 'hotel ka khaana.' Apart from business meeting at dinner or on business trips away from Mumbai he always preferred home made food. But ...as he watched her busy stuffing things into carton , he realised .This is the first time maybe she had claimed right on him and It filled him with warm fuzzy feeling .

"Waise Swara .. poha acha bana hai.."Sanskaar took another spoonful

" Ab Aadat daal lijiye aap ," She replied packing a vase carefully " kyun ki na ab zindagi bhar aapko .." and she froze. Sanskaar watched her smile fade but she was quick to compose back " I mean ki jab tak main hoon.." she shot a quick look at Sanskaar, " abhi jaldi se khaalo aur meri madad karo "Swara focused back on packing. And he knew now it's off topic. Done with breakfast Sanskaar settled next to Swara on floor

"Swara .. I I don't think it's a good idea .. I mean ..." he knew she is doing this for him but what would be implications on her.They are still not bound officially.

"Swara ..Main ...soch raha tha ki abhi aise " and paused at kiss on his cheek.Startled he looked at her for second .Her eyes danced with mischief and damn! that smile .. He know he's gonna lose badly.

" Ye kis liye?" he asked rubbing his cheek

" Tumhe mana ne ke liye aur ye jaane ke liye ki kal mujhe tumse koi kaam nikalvana hain tho will a kiss do?Her lips brushed his cheek again " aise?"

"Swara .. Dekho .." and there was another kiss shutting him down and another till he was completely out of words. Then she cast him an innocent look with her most lethal smile saying "Is this working?" that almost had him crumble. Giving up Sanskaar sighed "Ok ! Fine"

"Yes" Swara raised her hands in victory and planted one more quick kiss on his cheek which had him smiling and both got busy with packing.

" Waise aaj main jaldi maan gaya.. Ho sakta hai agli baar I might just take more time, " and she had seen that mischievous glint in his eyes ..which was rare. He always had this tag on good boy and he always acted like one . He is one. But now she can see he can be naughty and mischievous too.

"I should have known it , greedy fellow" Swara gently tapped a book on his head drawing a smile from him .

After few hours

Out on balcony for coffee break standing next to him Swara glanced at Sanskaar for long " Tum saare business man ek jaise hi hote hain kya? "

"Matlab?" Sanskaar quizzed taking last sip of his coffee.

"Matlab .. lete tho ho ...lekin kuch dete nahin na ."Swara shook her head hopelessly releasing he didn't get what she meant. He still had that question mark on his face Done with coffee ,placing the cups on table she wound her arms around his neck "Ab maine tumhe itne saare kisses diye, lekin kya tumne ek bhi wapas diya ..Bolo"she raised her eyebrows in question.

He had always known her prankster side and her mischievous ways.This was a new shade for him ..and he's falling for it too . May be the word love has many shades of meaning and it's time for them to explore each one of them.

Sanskaar pulled her and held her by waist , his fingers tracing her cheek "Well I can't argue with a point like that and I don't like being tagged as bad business man." Bending slightly , he tipped her chin up and whispered on her parted lips

' So ....Let me seal the deal' His lips brushed her lightly in slow strokes ,once , twice then he kissed her softly and deeply .His hand smoothed down on her back pressing her more closer and she molded herself wondering how perfectly they fit into each other but very soon her every thought tossed off as he kissed her languidly as if he is savouring her taste . She tasted like coffee they just had mixed up with sweetness of her lips. Her hands curling into his hair pressing him closer,just made it more sweeter . God ! he can kiss her like this and get kissed for an eternity holding her right in his arms .. his whole world, fitting in his hands so perfectly.

And she realised every time he kissed her , it would be new .. like a new kind where their lips would join in a duet for music playing softly and then turning erratic just like their hearts thumping against each other and they could sing this wild passionate duet forever and ever.

Parting , his lips moved to forehead and stayed there for long "Any more complains Miss Bose," he asked lips playing softly on her forehead

" You shouldn't kiss so well .Mr.Sanskaar .. Swara whispered back pressing her lips at base of his neck."I might start demanding more"

"Always at your service, "his words had her smiling. Still holding each other she heard him murmur softly "You sure you want us to move in together,This is a big step Swara .. and I want you to ..".

"Never been more sure." she replied burrowing her face in his neck

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And after a day, they moved into their place . It took more than than half a day for them to unpack and sort things out.

Sanskaar stood in balcony watching the sunset, his thoughts drifting back to his work. He can't leave everything mid way..it would lead to chaos. It would take couple of days even for a proper handover, but now everything seemed clueless. May be he should have a word with his dad to put point across strictly on professional lines and then he can leave Maheshwari Industries with peace that his personal equation didn't come in between.. And he feared what would this lead to - His absence would definitely be questioned and it would make next big news . Is there a way out of this? Taking a full time job at this point was not his agenda..he was more inclined towards freelance consulting which would give him ample time to be with Swara.

So much to fall into place , so many things to be worked out .His thoughts halted as Swara walked in with his fav adrak chai which he took liking to sometime back.Looking at her he knew.. A minute with her is more worthy of anything or everything in this world put together.

They stood in silence holding each other watching sun sinking down slowly .. sky shone with bright streaks of red and orange which slowly faded making way for dusky night .Swara leaned on Sanskaar shoulders feeling warmth of his hands wrapped around her .

"You know what Sanskaar , whenever I look at Sunset I feel it's just making me realise and bringing me close to the truth of my life." She never shared this with anyone . She didn't have anyone to share her fears and apprehensions, show her vulnerable side. She fought to stay strong always . But now she knew she can let her guard down. She have him .. Her Sanskaar.

"And the beauty of dawn always comes only after dusk Swara .Every breaking dawn brings a new day , a new beginning," He leaned his chin on her forehead drawing her more closer "and this is ours."

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Now I've gone for too long, Living like I'm not alive

So I'm going to start over ,Beginning with "you and I"

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