Hum Tere Bin Ab Reh Nahi Sakte
Tere Bina Kya Wajood Mera
Hum Tere Bin Ab Reh Nahi Sakte
Tere Bina Kya Wajood Mera
Tujhse Juda Gar Ho Jaayenge
Toh Khud Se Hi Ho Jaayenge Judaa

Kyunki Tum Hi Ho
Ab Tum Hi Ho
Zindagi Ab Tum Hi Ho
Chain Bhi, Mera Dard Bhi
Meri Aashiqui Ab Tum Hi Ho

Tera Mera Rishta Hai Kaisa
Ik Pal Door Gawaara Nahi
Tere Liye Har Roz Hai Jeete
Tujh Ko Diya Mera Waqt Sabhi
Koi Lamha Mera Na Ho Tere Bina
Har Saans Pe Naam Tera

Kyunki Tum Hi Ho
Ab Tum Hi Ho
Zindagi Ab Tum Hi Ho
Chain Bhi, Mera Dard Bhi
Meri Aashiqui Ab Tum Hi Ho

Tumhi Ho... Tumhi Ho...

Tere Liye Hi Jiya Main
Khud Ko Jo Yun De Diya Hai
Teri Wafa Ne Mujhko Sambhala
Saare Ghamon Ko Dil Se Nikala
Tere Saath Mera Hai Naseeb Juda
Tujhe Paake Adhoora Naa Raha Hmm..

Kyunki Tum Hi Ho
Ab Tum Hi Ho
Zindagi Ab Tum Hi Ho..
Chain Bhi, Mera Dard Bhi
Meri Aashiqui Ab Tum Hi Ho
Kyunki Tum Hi Ho
Ab Tum Hi Ho
Zindagi Ab Tum Hi Ho..
Chain Bhi, Mera Dard Bhi
Meri Aashiqui Ab Tum Hi Ho

Swara was singing with closed eyes, while strumming melodious tune on her guitar. She finished singing song but did not open her eyes, she was feeling warm tears on her cheeks, each word of the song had stabbed her heart with thousands of needles.

"Beti, you have very beautiful voice my dear. I have never heard anyone signing so melodiously." Nirmala Kaki said entering balcony of Mehra House after arranging Swara's ironed clothes in her dressing room closet.

Swara opened her eyes, and wiped her tears looking other side to hide her pain from Nirmala Kaki, she was head of housekeeping of Mehra House.

It has been two months since Anurag Mehra along with his only daughter Swara shifted back to Mumbai from London.

Anurag Mehra, a hardworking, intelligent businessman and son of Annindham Mehra and Gargi Mehra.

Mehra family was one of the renowned and influential business family of India two decades back which had lost its charm over a period of time.

Anurag married with Reva in love marriage even when his family was against this alliance.

Reva was an orphan girl grew up in Saraswati Orphanage, Mumbai. Even though she was an orphan, she was a bright student and based on her merit she grabbed scholarship to study in one of the reputed colleges of Mumbai where she met Anurag and fell in love with him. Their love grew over the years tying them in sacred thread of holy matrimony.

Mehra family never accepted Reva as their daughter in law after her marriage with Anurag. Her in laws, always maintained distance from her even after staying under one roof but Swara's birth gave much needed booster to their bond and Reva started receiving love and care from her family. She was beautiful lady with melodious voice, she felt content when her family started showering their love over her which she craved over her childhood.

Anurag's life was surrounded with his parents, his love and his cute princess. It was picture perfect family bonded with love and care. Everything was going well until one day when Reva left Anurag and their 5 years daughter Swara to fight with the world.

Anurag could not bear the loss of his loving wife, he drowned himself in his own pain and agony. His parents stood for him and their granddaughter as strength but day by day they were losing their son. He was dying from inside, shutting himself in shell to live with memories of his loving wife.

Annindham Mehra took a charge of Mehra Business house once again to save their sinking ship but he was old to fight against the Mighty Maheshwari's. He took decision to move away from Mumbai and settle abroad.

Mehra's shifted their residence to London after two years of Reva's sudden departure, with the thought that change of surroundings would result in change of fate as well.

It was downfall for Mehra Business house, they started losing their stake and power in Indian market. Though they were successful to maintain their stake on European markets. Mehra Business house name got somewhere forgotten from Indian economy, limiting their minimal share over Infrastructure Development Market of India.

Annindam and Gargi wanted Anurag to remarry and lead happy life after couple of years of their settling down in London for which Anurag declined saying 'nobody can take Reva's place in my life'.

His parents argued with him for remarriage option for little Swara's sake but he rejected their plea saying 'I am her father and now I will be her mother as well'

True to his words Anurag raised Swara with all love and care, she became his centre of affection and his reason of smile. Both father and daughter used to find solace in eachother's embrace and care.

Annindham and Anurag started building back their business empire in European Markets and was successful to capture significant market share.

Three years back Annindham took last breath to reside in heaven, within next two years Gargi also followed the path of her husband living Swara and Anurag again alone in this world to fight with their fate.

It was two years back when Swara joined business after completion of her MBA from London Business School as Director on management body. After becoming director, she decided to re-enter growing and lucrative Indian economy.

Anurag was skeptical about her decision since he had experienced worst days of his life on Indian soil. But looking at Swara's determination to bring back Mehra's stake in their native land, he agreed and started guiding her to strengthen roots of Mehra Business house once again in Indian Markets.

It was tough for Mehra's to gain back their lost position once again, as they were fighting against Maheshwari's, and when their archrivals were playing with their best player Sanskar Maheshwari.

Anurag was impressed with Sanskar's tactics and strategies. His dedication, his approach for handling any deal, his planning and organising skills had influenced Anurag. Surely, he was proving himself as son of Ram Maheshwari on all fronts, in fact he was a step ahead of his father.

"Hi Papa"

"Shona, come beta, I was waiting for you"

"Why Papa? You should have start. I was just finishing my call with Mr. Bensky." Swara replied with small smile and continued in serious tone.

"Papa, will you be joining me for the conference with Infrastructure Development Ministry."

"Sure"

"Mr. Jayprakash and his team are going to announce upcoming projects where we can bid. It will be a big opportunity for us. And I believe there will be an announcement for 'Amanera Project' this will really big hit for us if we grab it."

"Yes beta, I will join you."

"Hope we can grab it."

"But it won't be easy for us Shona. We need to be very diligent while planning and quoting" Anurag shook his head looking at his beautiful daughter who had major resemblance to his loving wife.

His daughter's face always reminded him about the beautiful time he spent with his wife.

Reva was his breath, his soul, his reason of existence.

After her, Anurag had lost his will to live a life, he wanted to embrace death but looking at his 5-year old innocent Swara, he gathered courage to stand back. His daughter, last symbol of his Reva, was the most precious possession for him.

After her mother, Swara was broken to the core, she used to miss her lovely mother but when she saw downfall of her strong father, she made her heart strong and stood with him. Her life was surrounded around her father. Anurag became her weakness as well as strength. She was ready to do anything and everything for her father.

"Papa, we will need to improve our relations to grab more and more projects and deals. We cannot depend only on our old contacts such as Mr. Jayprakash."

"I know beta, for these new players we are newcomers, but the old ones still remember us." Anurag huffed remembering his old days.

"Old means ...Maheshwari's?"

"hmm Maheshwari's...Ram Maheshwari, the best enemy I can ask for."

After dinner, Swara went out for night walk, it was her routine to spend some time alone gazing at sky. She never understood why she had fascination towards twinkling stars, but she knew she always felt happiness in her heart when she stared at them. They were her only friends with whom she used to share each, and everything happened over the day.

"Aditya" Swara's trance was broken when she heard his name.

His name always fluttered her heart, increasing her heartbeats to its maximum rate.

She looked here and there to find the source of voice. She saw a boy running in the lawn and one house maid was following him.

"Aditya come here." Asha, the cook of Mehra house was running behind one boy.

"Asha"

"Jiji Didi. Do you need anything Didi?"

"No, I don't want anything. But who is that boy?"

"Didi he is Aditya my elder sister's son, actually my sister's mother in law was not feeling well so my Jiji and Jiju went to their village but Aditya's school is going on, so I advised to keep him with me. Sorry Didi I did not ask for permission"

"It's ok" Swara replied and looked at the boy and ask him "Come here"

The boy came near Swara with bowed head.

"What is your school's name?"

"Saraswathi Vidya Mandir" Aditya replied raising his head.

"How old are you?"

"I am 10"

"Don't you want to go to school tomorrow? Go and sleep, don't trouble your Masi".

Asha left from there biding 'Good Night' to Swara.

"Aditya, where are you?" Swara mumbled looking upwards in sky. She felt unknown peace in her heart whenever she took his name but at the same time, she felt stream of tears on her cheeks.

"Good Morning Mam" Payal Rastogi, Swara's secretary wished her next day in office.

"Payal did we receive any comments from Raheja's? Are they ok with our terms and conditions?"

"Yes Mam, but they still need some discussions with our team for specified terms. I have scheduled meeting with their board of directors in next week." Payal replied professionally.

"OK. Tomorrow is the conference for upcoming Infrastructure projects from government. Make sure everything is ready from our side. I don't want any mistakes."

"Yes Mam." Payal nodded.

"Mam, Mahehshwari's will also be there. They are big fish in this market. It is confirmed that Mr. Sanskar Maheshwari, himself is going to attend it. It will be tough fight for us ahead"

Payal's statement gained all attention from Swara, she stared at her secretary for few moments.

"Yes, I guessed it. We will play with our 100%. Be the best player win this battle"

Swara was aware about Sanskar Maheshwari though she had never met him personally, but she had heard a lot about him with in her immediate business circle and social media.

'Workaholic, Anti-Social, Stone Hearted, Arrogant, Shrewd, Cold and Brutal to compete' his titles over social media and business magazines had captured her attention.

Her father's complements for his age-old enemies' son had increased her curiosity to meet him in person to its maximum level.

She attended last week's function with her father, when Sanskar received award for 'Best Businessman' but when his father went to stage to grab the award, she added one more title to her dictionary which she created for him 'Self Obsessed. How can someone miss this prestigious award function?'

'It will be pleasure meeting you Mr. Maheshwari'

Conference was going to be held at 'The Gulmohar's' most luxurious hotel chain owned by Maheshwari's. It was big conference hall crowded with more than 200 people. All reputed business houses and construction companies were invited for announcement of upcoming project details.

Swara and Anurag were talking with Mr. Jayprakash and other influential personalities from central government when Mr. Jayprakash's secretary came and whispered something in his ears.

"Excuse me, Mr. Mehra and Ms. Mehra, I will join you back soon"

"No no please carry on" Anurag replied with small smile.

Anurag turned his attention to other dignitaries but Swara's eyes followed Mr. Jayprakash retiring figure and then she saw him greeting group of men with handshake and broad smile.

Sanskar Maheshwari entered the conference hall with his all glory and head high along with Neil Singhania and Dev Singhania.

They were followed by their respective secretaries, assisting team members and security guards.

Sanskar was wearing dark navy-blue colour Armani Suit paired with white shirt and matching tie. With perfectly set hairs with gel and clean shave he was looking as true Greek god which can flatten any girl with his one look.

Swara was observing Sanskar's moves from far, he was surrounded with many people. He was greeting them with professional smile and handshake. He had a very hard-core businessman aura surrounded him. Everyone from conference hall had their eyes on him but he was least bother about their whispers and gaze. Swara could feel it by his demeanor which was screaming his arrogance.

Soon Mr.Jayprakash assistant asked everybody to settled down and started with the presentation for announcement of the development for new high tech city near Gurgaon targeted towards rich and upper middle class also attracting major Foreign Investments 'Amanera City'

This was the project which would require some hundred billion as investment, but it will surely return fruits for this humongous amount with multiplication.

Swara turned to look at the first circular table besides their table which was occupied by Maheshwari Business House invitees, and her eyes searched for Sanskar. His dark brown eyes were focused on the presentation and looking at him she felt that he had already started his calculations and planning for grabbing this project for Maheshwari's umbrella.

After two hours of detailed presentation the conference was ended on the note intimating that interested invitees need to submit the quote along with their presentation including planning structure, time to deliverables and resource allocations exactly three weeks from today's date. Recipient of the project would be declared after thorough assessments from government officials.

Sanskar got up to leave from the conference room when he was stopped by Mr. Jayprakash and his assisting team members.

"Hello Mr. Anurag Mehra, It's nice to meet you after a long time" Dev said with professionalism capturing attention from Anurag and Swara who were busy talking with other business folks.

"Yes it's really nice to meet you Mr. Singhania" Swara turned to her father hearing his moist voice.

"How are you Anurag?" Dev became emotional too.

"I am good. How about you?"

They both shared quick hug.

"Great just routine" Dev replied shrugging his shoulders.

Swara was amazed she was aware about Dev Singhania who was one of the most loyal key directors on Maheshwari's Management body. But she was confused with her father's reaction when he met with someone who was loyal to their rivals.

"Swara how are you beta?" Dev turned his focus on Swara, his voice was warm enough to bring small smile on her face.

"I am fine Mr. Singhania. It's pleasure to meet you"

"Five-year-old Swara used to call me Dev Uncle"

Swara looked at her father who nodded his head in assurance and smile.

"Hello Dev Uncle"

"Dad we are leaving. Me and Sanskar are going back to office" Neil came and whispered in low voice to Dev.

"Neil, please wait"

"Anurag this is Neil. I hope you remember him" Dev said introducing his elder son with pride.

"Of course, nice to meet you young man"

"Pleasure is all mine Sir" Neil replied politely with smile shaking his hand with Anurag.

"I think our kids have learned to much mannerism. Right Anurag?"

"They are grown-ups, Dev"

"Like father like son working for Maheshwari's"

"Yes, but he is more with management. He works with Sanskar, they are best friends" Dev replied before Neil could come up with answer.

"Neil, this is Swara. Anurag's daughter"

"And MD of Mehra Public Limited of India. Nice to meet you Ms. Mehra"

"Same here Mr. Neil Singhania"

"Dad I am leaving; else we will get late" Neil informed looking at Sanskar who was busy in talking with Mr.Jayprakash.

"Sure, carry on"

Neil bid final bye to Mehra's and left to join Sanskar.

"Did you recognize Sanskar?" Dev asked Anurag looking at Sanskar.

"Of course, he is replica of Ram"

"True but he is damn tough to handle when compared to Ram. If Ram is ice, his son is fire" Dev's words sent shivers down Swara's spine.

Dev said turning back to Anurag to continue "Let's plan a dinner at our home. Nandini will be happy to see you both. And of course, I will invite you formally but you have to come for party planned for next month. Neil is getting engaged with his long-time girlfriend"

"Congratulations"

"We will try to come if not me, Shona will surely come"

"Papa, how do we know Mr. Dev?" Swara asked the moment Dev left for his car.

"Dev and I are best friends from our school days. We were batch mates. His father used to work with Anant Sir, so he joined Maheshwari's but our professional life never impacted our personal life."

'How come Mr. Ram Maheshwari allowed his one of key management member to be this close to his rival?' Swara took deep breath with the thought turning her gaze out of window.

Destiny pressed her lips to suppress her chuckle with the thought, 'this is just the beginning, you both have a long way to go.'

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Precap:

How is relation between Maheshwari's and Gadodia's?

Who will win the project?

What will be Sanskar and Swara's reaction on results of the project?

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