Laksh's mind went blank. He ran downstairs. The only thing that ran through his mind was that he was not letting them near her.As he reached downstairs, He saw Ragini talking to them. The feeling of fear caught his heart.He couldn't move. But he should not stop there. He should go to her.He pulled over all his strength and ran towards her. As he reached her, Laksh pulled Ragini next to him fiercely.A creepy smile cropped up on Sudharshan Babu's face seeing Laksh there.

" Laksh ... What happened?" Ragini was startled by Laksh's sudden pull

" Arrey Sudharshan ji You came" Adharsh Bhaiyya called .Laksh turned back, confused. He saw Adharsh bhaiyya waving at Sudharashan.

" How does Bhaiyya know this man??"Laksh thought. Sanskar and Gautham suddenly came covering Adharsh bhiayya's back. They headed in with a TASHAN - wala entry wearing black goggles and walking in slow motion, exposing their best profiles. Laksh understood that Sanskar and Gautham got Adharsh Bhaiyya into their team. When he glanced at Sudharshan Babu's face, He could see a very confused man there.

"Arrey Sudharshan ji... You came home??? Didn't I tell you that it was my brother's Marriage this week...and I won't be available " Adharsh said very casually , as if he had a very close professional rapport with him

Sudharshan was too confused and glanced from face to face....

" Ah... i forgot to introduce you... Guys this is Sudharshanji.." Adharsh went to introduction mode... " and this is his team...They are our age old business allies..."

" And Sudharshanji... These are my brothers.. Sanskar and Laksh., This is Laksh's wife and this is her brother Gautham" Adharsh intentionally left Ragini's name.

"Ragini" Sudharshan hissed like a creepy snake. Laksh's shivered in anger. He kept his hand tight on Ragini.Sanskar could sense Laksh's mood and held his other hand compassionately, soothing Laksh to an extend.

" Ahhh... I have told about them na..." Adharsh covered up the situation.

"Ragini... can you please check on Pari, whether she set our breakfast...." Adarsh requested . " Till then let us take care of Sudharshan ji and bid him farewell..." Adharsh smiled at Ragini. Ragini nodded and left.

As soon as Ragini left, Adarsh's face turned red in anger..

" Chalo Sudharsh ji and Team... Lets talk outside the gates of Maheshwari house" Adharsh words had some scary elements which even made Laksh flinch.

As soon as They went outside Maheshwari gates..Laksh lost his cool and lunged on Sudharshan....

" How dare you take my Ragini's name on your dirty tongue." Laksh snarled.Adharsh and Sanskaar pulled him back .

" What did you think? ... That you would hide her forever.... And we wouldn't find her here" Sudharshan twitched his lips to a crooked smile. ..." By the way our Choti malkin has grown up into a sexy pumpkin...Hai Na Boys..." and then without any further notice Mister Sudharshan Babu lies on the ground with thundering thud on his cheeks.... It was Sanskar who slapped Sudharshan.

Sudharshan's goon boys lunged on Sanskar. Adarsh and Laksh got into the fight. Gautham came in between and Separated them..

"Laksh... Sanskar, Adarsh Bhaiyya... What are you doing...??" Gautham screamed at them... "Don't touch them...You will get Rabies" Gautham made him sound very serious...

" Laksh maheshwari..." Sudharshan called..."You wait and watch... We are going to inform our Master about your wife.... Lets see what will you do then..." Sudharshan gave out a villian type of laugh

"And who told you that you are leaving this place" Gautham removed his goggles and wiped the lens.Everyone looked at him in confusion. As they were imbibing Gautham's words, five pajeros came rushing into their scene. A guy in chick black outfit jumped out of the car, in a very filmy way and hugged Gautham like a rabbit. They released eachother from the hugged

The chick black guy eyed both Sudharshan and team and the Maheshwari brothers.

" Whom should i take??... This six monkeys or the three handsome hunks??" he asked

" This six monkeys." Gautham answered... and without wasting a moment heavily built guys came out of the pajeros and locked Sudharshan and his goons.They couldn't release themselves from the tight grip of those musclemen....

"Should i provide them with any special service?? the guy asked...

"Yeah...He insulted Ragini and wounded Teacher Maa....So care them accordingly "... Gautham said

"Ohh.....is that so....Then.... Guys..... I want to see their pulp in two days" the guy said in rage... His men pulled Sudharshan and his team into their vehicles and left...

Adarsh Bhaiyya suddenly hugged Laksh and said " We are with you Lucky.....Don't worry ... everything will go fine..." Laksh nodded... " Ragini is the only one who respects Parineeta and treats her like her sister. Even my brother and his wife taunts Pari and me for being childless." Adarsh Bhaiyya said gratefully. "Until now I used to support you guys by hiding, But now onwards I wont shy away from supporting you openly" Laksh and Sanskar hugged Adarsh Bhaiyya.

"Gautham...Who is this.?? " Sanskar asked remembering about the little guy who saved them.

" Guys.... This is Kunal...Kunal Arora....Our Bro." Gautham introduced the guy, side hugging him

" Oh... So you are Kunal.." Laksh went and hugged Kunal. " Sanky.. Adarsh Bhaiyya.. This is Kunal... My another Saala...Ragini's brother".

Laksh decided the previous night that he was going to celebrate every special ones of Ragini's life.He planned with Gautham and decided to call all the Arora siblings who were close to Ragini.He called many , But only Kunal was available at kolkata.

"So you are the great Sanskar... Ragini's bestie bro... heard a lot from Gautham..." Kunal greeted Sanskar and Adarsh Bhaiyya.

" Hi Kunal.." They greeted him back.. "Who were the people who came with you??" Adarsh Bhaiyya asked him curiously, crediting the show they managed to pull

" Aah... They are my people.." Kunal Said. He noticed the confusion over Sanskar's and Adrash's face.

" I am a Don " Kunal said.

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Ragini helped Pari in setting the breakfast table ready.She was feeling something odd..something venomous and ugly about Sudharshan Babu. She shuddered at the thought of him taking her name.She could also sense a negative vibe from Laksh while that man was around.She immediately brushed off that thought as she felt was remembered about the day and its importance.

She went to her Badi Maa and checked on her health. Sujatha Maa was force feeding her. Sisters after all.She went to Ram Papa who was happily involved in the arrangements.

Ragini was happy to see her loved ones happy outside. But she knew that Sujatha Maa and Papa was a little sad. They were continuously looking at Dadaji and DadiMaa....Her gaze stopped when she saw Dadaji and Dadiji, sad and hesitating to get involved in the functions.Ragini knew why they were sad. She took two bowls of kheer and went up to them.

" Dadaji , Maa made your favourite kheer...Please have them"" Ragini offered one bowl. Dadaji looked at Dadiji , who was glaring at him as a warning. He requested with his eyes in a very cute manner.

" No.... You can't have kheer. Already your sugar levels are high" Dadiji warned

" But Hema... " He tried to reason.

" And I know that you are eating chocolates without my knowledge" Dadiji complained. It was fun to watch the cute banter between two couple who are perceived to be cold and strict. Ragini let out a small laugh.

" Dadiji.... Its your Sanskaar's marriage.. Lets him celebrate too" Ragini tried to reason with Dadi.

" You don't know him Beta, He will have more sweets in the pretext of marriage." Dadi sighed

" I promise you that i will check on his sugar consumption " Ragini promised .Dadaji quickly grabbed the bowl from Ragini's hand and enjoyed the kheer. Dadiji knew that she was defeated already. She sighed and took the other bowl from Ragini's hand.

" Whatever you say Hema... Choti Bahu makes the best kheer..."Dadaji said as he slurped the last drops of his kheer.

" You are right on that " Dadiji agreed

Ragini was happy that their mood changed a bit.

" But I don't know until when we will be able to enjoy it" Dadiji's eyes welled up. Ragini understood that Dadiji was worried about Sujatha's swear on leaving the mansion if any problem crops up.

" Dadiji..." Ragini took Dadi's hand in hers and said. "I know that Maa is worried. But she dint really mean what she said. She was just exhausted by the fact that we had to suffer because of them. I am not their fan either. But i promise you that I will make sure that we will stay with you in this mansion." Ragini's eyes reflected her strong promise.Dadiji blessed her .Dadaji's eyes welled up.Ragini turned towards him.

" Dadaji I know that there were mistakes from our part that could've tarnished your respect. I am very sorry for that . I apologise for every mistake from Me,Laksh,Sanskar and Swara..." Ragini said while grabbing his hand. Dadaji was startled by her sudden move.. " Dadaji . we all know that Sanskar is your favourite grandson and I know that you have always wanted to celebrate his marriage like a grand festival.Dadaji, Dadi maa... Please... Dont sit like this.. He need your blessings and happiness... We all need .. " Ragini called them sincerely.

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Ragini was successful in 'Mission Grandparents. Maa and Papa was on cloud nine seeing Dadaji and Dadiji showing their involvement in the preparations.Dadaji and Dadi Maa were impressed by Ragini and they toned down their strictness for Ragini .... Only Ragini.

Ragini saw Laksh and Sanskar entering the pooja venue with Gautham and Adarsh Bhaiyya. Sanskar was all set for the pooja wearing traditional white Dhoti and white kurta.His happiness had no bounds.They were all waiting for Swara's father and brother to come and perform certain rituals. Amrita and Badi Maa came wearing simple white Kurtis for the pooja. Ragini saw a familiar face behind Gautham playing hide and seek with her.

" Kunal" Her eyes brimmed.Amrita and AP was startled by the name.Kunal came running to a stuck Ragini and encircled her in a warm hug.He released her from the hug and wiped off her non stop tears.

"Where were you Kunal??" Ragini cried out and started hitting him. Kunal defended himself poorly. "You promised us that you would always be with us and you left us." Ragini complained. Amrita too came in and hugged Kunal with tears.

" I am sorry Raghoo... i was not there for you when you needed your brother the most...." Kunal said apologetically. " But I am happy that Your Hubby and Bro in law took care of that Bastard Karthik." Kunal hugged Ragini again.

" Ragoo.. Did you swallow a puppy??" Kunal asked looking at Ragini's five moth pregnant belly.She placed a cute slap on his face.

Kunal... Kunal Arora was the passionate one among them. He was the one one who initiated the idea of staying back at the orphanage and helping Teacher Maa. Ragini,Amu and Rucha joined the plan. But somewhere in between that he felt that they needed power and money to sustain themselves. While Ragini, Rucha and Amu decided to study hard and earn, Kunal took himself to the big don in the city. He felt that the status of his siblings might improve if he works in the wrong path. His dedication caught his boss's attention. He jumped up ranks from normal goon to his boss's favourite. Now he is the next in line for the throne. Things went smooth for him until AP found out about his real job. He made her believe that he was working at a decent company. She rebuked him for his lies and asked him to back down from the gang. Kunal couldn't do so as he came too far to back down. He left the orphanage bowing down to AP's wishes and promised her to stop meeting his siblings as Ap dint want him to influence other kids. Only Gautham could maintained his contact with Kunal.He dint respond to sisters tries to contacts respecting his Teacher Maa's wishes

After seeing him, AP melted. But kept her steps intact. Kunal came to her and bent to take her blessings. She automatically blessed him.He got up with misty eyes.He hugged AP , who immediately responded to the hug by stroking his hair

"Teacher Maa... I dint break my promise... i dint come her on my own.. This Laksh Jiju called me" Kunal justified himself like a kid

" ha badi Maa.. I called him... He is Ragini's brother know... He has responsibilities on her brother in laws marriage." Laksh said proudly. Ragini looked at Laksh with emotional eyes.Laksh winked at him in response

" OH my God ... Kunal..." Rucha , who entered the venue with Arti and Pinky screamed and ran to Kunal and gave him a tight Hug.

Something was burning behind them... seeing their hug... None other than Aayush Gadodia, who came with his father Shekhar Gadodia to fulfill their responsibilities in the pooja from the bride's side.

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" But why Maaa..."Why can't I come??" Sanskaar was walking behind Sujatha who informed him that he cant join them in the Mehehdi function as groom and bride shouldn't see each other before the marriage ceremony.Sujatha was arranging Sanskar's room with the help of Ragini, Amu and Rucha. They were making space for Swara's stuff. Ram Prasad was busy on phone with the arrangements. Laksh was sitting with Arti, Pinky Badi maa, Kunal and Gautham in Sanky's balcony and having tea and a cute gossip session with his cute saalis. Kunal was narrating his decent adventures in a very censored manner to AP, trying to evoke appreciation. AP has forgiven him but is not attracted to his job yet, even though Kunal was trying with his impressive list of 'peaks of being a Don'

"Sanskar ... Why do make me repeat one thing... You cant come... Thats it final." Sujatha gave a stern final word.

" maa... I will be alone here..." Sanskar whined

" Stop being a kid Sanskar... you a surgeon... and getting married in tomorrow... . Man up... " Sujatha roasted him. " Kunal and Gautham promised me to stay with you ."

"Haa Mausii... "Gautham and Kunal raised a toast gave a wicked smile...Kunal's arrival brought a positive change in celebrations and relations. He started addressing Sujatha and Ram as 'Mausi' and ' Mausaji'. His logic stated that Annapurna was their mother and her sister will be their Mausi...So Arora siblings ditched 'Sujatha Aunty' and took up "Mausi"

" What about Raghoo and Lucky.. Why are they going with you" Sanskar whimpered.

" SANSKAAR MAHESHWARI...." Sujatha screamed... "I dont want to be called a mother who hits her over grown son... Lucky and Raghoo are Groom's brother and sister in law.. So its important for them to come" Sanskar tried to interrupt, but Sujatha stopped him wih her palm.

" Don't argue with me.." Sujatha gave her final statement. " Ragini... Beta is the Mehendi walis ready??" Sujatha asked Ragini ignoring Sanskaar.

" Haan Maa... They are waiting downstairs..I will escort them to Gadodia House." Ragini answered between her chores.

" NOT FAIR SUJATHA RAM PRASAD MAHESHWARI" Sanskaar screamed in defeat and sat along with Laksh and Arora Boys.. AP and the left girls them to have their boys talk.Laksh, Gautham and Kunal teased Sanskar for his defeat. The Arora boys gelled up with the Maheshwari boys very well in a short time.They seemed to behave as if they were friends from aeons.

Kunal went near Ragini in pretense to help her. He picked up flowers and tried to put on the beam of Sankar's bed...

Ragini straightened herself and looked at his face
"So what do you want to know?? "

"Ohh ..You caught me...." Kunal raised bis hand in Hands up sign. " See Ragzz...That guy...what was his name" Kunal tried to recall... " Ah.... Aayush...Aayush Gadodia...He has hots for Rucha Na...." Kunal asked in a whisper.

"Haan... He is really trying hard to impress Ruchiee.." Ragini chuckled...

"I knew it....Man... he was glaring me with gun shots from his eyes during tbe pooja...I think he misunderstood us seeing us hug.And what do you think about Ruchiee... Does she like him? " Kunal was exicited.

"I think she interested... but wont take any initiative.... she is worried about their status and us being orphans" Ragini said with a sigh...

This was the same topic which discouraged all the Arora Siblings....

"Kunal...They are good people... Swara's parents and brother. He is a brother to me....Ha... her dida and dadi and people with sharp tongues but are lovelies.....I think i he takes the initiative and makes her feel secured..... then...there is a chance". Ragini picked a cover while talking to Kunal.

"Ok....but first let me test him..."Kunal said with a smirk.Ragini knew that now it was do or die for Aayush Bhaiyya

" Here... You will need this" Ragini handed Sanskar with a cover and left the room with the girsl. Sanskaar opened the cover to see a green saree.

" What?? Why did she give me this Saree?? Sanskar was confused

" We thought that someone wanted to attend the Function" Kunal winked at Sanskaar. A bright wicked smile appeared on Sanskar's face.

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" Sanskar, We are taking a big risk... Maa will kill me if she comes to know about this." Ragini whispered to Sanskar , who was covered in the green Saree. " just go and sit with Savita Didi... I have instructed her.. She will put mehendi on Swara's hands., you just sit beside Swara..."

" Raghu Rani... I draw very well... Can't I put Mehendi on her hand??" Sanskar whispered back to Ragini. Laksh and the Groom Gang, which includes Rucha , Amrita , Aarti, Pinky, Gautham and Kunal let out a roar of laughter hearing Sanskaar's request . Kunal and Gautham excused them to the function claiming that Sanskar asked them to go and enjoy rather than brooding with him. Their laughing sound attract a bad wave of attention. Laksh excused them sighting that it is an internal joke.

" Sanskar, This is not your medical record book to draw heart and veins... Its her Mehendi....Behave... Otherwise i will kick out saying that you are a fraud Mehendi Wali." Ragini barks in a whisper..." Now Go with Savita Didi..." Ragini demanded...

Sanskar shook his ass in an awkward manner to make him feel feminine which was looking really awkward and carefully sat near Swara in a very touchy manner.

" Laksh..." Ragini called out, Panicked. "That mad man is over acting.... Swara doesn't know that it is Sanskar in saree.. I hope he doesnt create a scene... Maa will kill me.." Ragini cluchted Laksh's shirt and burried her face in his chest." Laksh encircled her and tried hard not to laugh at the situation they are in.But Groom Gang couldn't control themselves... They burst out seeing Sanskar's antics.

"Ragini....." Swara called out. "Please come here"

"Jao Jao.. Baby...You have a mess to clear there" Laksh said, still trying hard to not laugh..

" Coming Swara....." Ragini said trying to normalise her stress creases and walked over to Swara and Mehendi wala Sanskariji...

"Haan Swara"... Ragini came in between SwaSan and pushed Sanskar to a corner.

"Thank God Ragini You came...That Didi was being very touchy... " Swara complained..

"Ahaa....Swara...I was about to introduce her....This is Ms.Shameless Sanskariji...." Ragini said in whispers. "Your Fiancé ".

Swara was surprisingly shocked and dropped her jaw. Sanskar tried to pick up his veil.Ragini slapped his hand to stop him doing so....

" You guys are not supposed to see each other face till tomorrow in the mandap....". Ragini warned.Sanskar was trying to protest..

"Sanskar ... don't you dare argue with me..." Ragini shot back "my blood pressure is fluctuating...So behave..." She turned to Swara. "I did a mistake by bringing this dunce here...Please forgive Me...and isse Sambhalo...." Ragini folded her hand.Swara smiled at her with Sympathy...

"I will go and meet your parents." Ragini stood up and turned to Sansakar."Behave...Otherwise I will Ditch you then and there.I will scream and people will think that you intruded the function on your own...Maa will kill you"

Ragini walked towards Swara's parents.She greeted them and took blessings.Suddenly many girls came and made her sit near Swara.They insisted on putting mehendi.She refused politely. The next moment her phone started ringing.She saw Laksh's name on the display. She looked at him.he signalled her pick.She answered the call.

"Please don't refuse Mehendi... "Laksh said in sexy husky voice.Ragini looked at him, who was standing in the corner of the venue with the groom party.Ragini was captivated by the look in Laksh's eyes.

"I know that we dint have these functions for our marriage... but now we have the chance.Lets steal Sanskar's functions." Laksh winked. Time Up...Ragini just fell in love with Laksh. All Over Again. Without thinking twice or Breaking her eye lock with her handsome husband she spread her palms to mehendi wali didi....

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Today was his Shona's Mehendi.Tomorrow she is going to be a wife...she wont be his baby sister anymore.She was getting her mehendi applied..The girl who roamed in with frock is now a beautiful lady in Saree..His eyes were misty...His house wont be the same without her.

He was missing his Ladoo today...His Swarna...She would have been jumping around and celebrating her Shona di's wedding. Aayush wiped his tears.

"Ladoo...Our Shona is getting married" Aayush thought. " She is finally getting married to the guy of her dreams...You crush....Your Sanskar bhaiyya...I miss you a lot... I really miss you...If you were here.. you would be teasing Shona...I could've discussed about my new feelings for Rucha...you would have helped me in confessing my feelings.I cant trust Swara in that...She was a big failure in confession..... "Aayush chuckled

Aayush wiped tears and looked at Swara...She was waving at him with the hand which was done...He gave her thumbs up.Next to her, his new found sister, Ragini was also getting mehendi applied.Aayush could see that Ragini was kept a tight eye lock with Laksh...He loved their chemistry and compassion

He walked towards Shona.He saw a lady in green Saree among the mehendi walis.She was sitting near to Shona...She was touchy and running her fingers all along her back and waist. He felt odd with her behavior.... His doubt became stronger when he noticed canvas shoes under her saree...He walked towards the lady to pull her veil.

He was suddenly pulled back by Rucha and Amrita.....

"Aayush Bhaiyya....can you get us some drinks?". Amrita was panting.

"That is Sanskar...Don't make a scene" Rucha whispered meanwhile.

Aayush grasped the situation immediately and played along as if he was getting them drinks..

They moved towards the drinks corner along with the groom gang leaving out Laksh who was still drooling over his wife.

"I never in my wild dreams thought that Sanskaar would pull such a stunt.He is really bad at this" Aayush chuckled.He passed on pineapple drink to everyone

"He is a nuisance.... It was Ragini's idea and now she is regretting it." Rucha was going to sip the Juice...

" Ruchiee don't drink that" Kunal shouted. ... "Its pineapple"

"Oh Shit.." Amrita immediately pulled the glass from Rucha's hand. " Aayush bhaiyya.... Sorry forgot to say..She is allergic to pineapples."

A pang of guilt washed over Aayush. First...He tried to harm his lady love...Second.. he did not know the basic details abot her.He looked at Rucha apologetically.Rucha mouthed its ok and took orange drink...

Girls went to join the Swara and Ragini after their drinks leaving out Aayush, Gautham, Kunal and an awkward silence.

So..Mr. Gadodia... What do you do??.. Kunal asked.

Aayush was startled by the question and the person who asked the question. He dint particularly like Kunal..The reason was simple...jealousy.... Aayush couldn't tolerate the closeness of Rucha and Kunal. He was scared of a possible love triangle nd he being left out as the third wheel..And the pineapple allergy incident elevated his insecurities.

" I am buisness man.." Aayush said in full attitude.

"And who do you think I am" Kunal asked back in total attitude...

Aayush was taken a back.But he maintained his attitude and answered confidently "You are Rucha's brother.

"That is basic Aayush"Gautham chuckled

"I am the second in line under Ranjeet Bose" Kunal said in a grim tone.

Things were getting little dangerous now...Aayush's cute pre-love story was taking an underworld tone.
" And my Ruchiee is a doctor".. Kunal shot ... "If you are pursuing her...first abandon jealousy..... and start being clear...be specific about clarification.. be quick. Her profession is a passionate and disciplined one..and she is mixes the qualities of her profession in her life.

Suddenly Aaysh's attitude melted down.

"I have seen you lurking around her..So Buisness boy.. if you are truly interested in her be quick..Confess your feelings..Get to know hers and finalise...and yeah only proceed if you can take this upto marriage...with your parents permission..." Aayush took sips of his drink. " if you are done confessing...you guys can be clear...rather than being jealous or creating situations where you are guilty not knowing her basic allergy details... So my Bwoy you have time till your sisters Grahapravesh at Maheshwaris... which is almost 24 hours from now...if you are serious.... Confess within the time period..otherwise.. dont stalk my sister..." Kunal warnedAayush.

"If it is yes from her side...then u gain a lot of siblings.... Otherwise ..... ".Kunal and Gautham left Ayush in sweats of worry..

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Ragini was sitting alone in the balcony of Swara's room after applying Mehendi.Mishti Maa escorted her there as it was getting stuffier downstairs and a pregnant woman should get ample oxygen and rest. Mishti Maa left as soon as she settled Ragini in Swara's room. Ragini looked at her Mehendied Palms...They were beautiful.She saw her husband's name 'Laksh' written on her hand.

Suddenly she felt a familiar hand snaking her waist.Laksh pulled her back onto his chest and rested his chin on Ragini's shoulder and looked at her palm.

"Beautiful...." He said.."So Here is my name"Laksh pointed at the center of her Ragini's palm..Ragini blushed hard.Laksh tuned Ragini face him...He hugged her tightly .. She responded positively to his hug..

"So we stole Sanky's Mehendi function" .Laksh chuckled.

"Mr.Maheshwari... is it right to steal your brother's function?? " Ragini teased Laksh

"No worries..." Laksh said.." I am taking revenge for stealing my Paneer Parathas". Laksh and Ragini laughed their heart out.

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