Ragini drew the curtains of her room, allowing the bright sun in.

"Raghu......don't do this yaar....let me sleep.. " Laksh covered his head with a pillow and shifted sides.

Ragini smiled and sat near him..She stroked his hair. He smiled at her, with his eyes closed. Ragini looked at Laksh with love.As her mind traveled to bits and pieces of her nightmare, features of her face darkened. There was a burning sensation in her chest since that nightmare. She was not able to sleep after it..She was scared.She feared that something unknown might break them, something strong. Tears trickled down her eyes. She couldn't afford to lose him. There is nothing in this world that could replace Laksh in her life.She will cease to exist without him.

No...Nothing will happen..She promised herself.... Nothing in this world is strong enough to break her and Laksh.... Nothing!!!.

She wiped her tears in determination.She will keep Laksh close to her. She will not allow any external factor to come between them.She will always uphold the trust between them and will trust him and his instincts, no matter what happens. Also, God has given her a beautiful family along with Laksh. She has Sanskar, Swara, Maa and Papa...They will be with her no matter what.

"Laksh..... Get up..." She shook him hard. " It's Swara's first Rasoi today, I need to help her get ready...I need to brief her about many things... come Na"

Laksh got up whining about his lack of sleep. He freshened up and changed to a simple white shirt and jeans . Ragini was in a simple light blue saree and a floral blouse.They went and knocked Sanskaar's room . They took the proper way to his room, by not taking the secret kitchen way, as they felt that it was not appropriate to enter the room of a newly wed couple like that. Ragini gently knocked the door. After a few knocks, Swara opened. She was dressed in a beautiful red saree with bead work, paired with a heavy golden blouse. Her hair was pretty wet and cheeks flushed with shades of hot pink.She chose minimal jewellery , which highlighted her Thali.

"WHO ARE YOU???" Laksh asked , without blinking. " Where is my bestie, Shona??.... Who is this traditional Marwaari lady... That too blushing..... Oh God" . Laksh dramatically covered his eyes, which made Swara, die of embarrassment.

Ragini slapped Laksh's shoulder. "Bhabhi Hai Tumhare..... Don't tease her... Show Some Respect."

Laksh stuck his tongue out at Ragini.

" You look absolutely gorgeous ." Ragini put Kala tika under Swara's chin.

" Where is Sanskar,??" Ragini asked. Swara pointed at the bed. Sanskar was sleeping with his quilt over him.

" I will wake him". Laksh volunteered. Laksh tiptoed towards Sanskar.He went near Sanskar's face and gently stroked his cheeks.

" Sanskar.... Jaan.. Wake up Na". Laksh made a failed attempted to imitate Swara's voice.Sanskar put a smile on his face and with his eyes shut, pulled Laksh on to his bed and planted a kiss on Laksh's cheeks.

" MUMMMMYYY" ........Laksh screamed, frightened to dead. Ragini and Swara were shocked by the speed of events. They stood at their point,shaken.

" Saalee... You kissed me with your Dirty mouth" Laksh freed himself from Sanskar's grip and kicked him off his bed. Sanskar fell down with his quilt . He opened his eyes, rubbing them continuously .He was confused and looked up on his bed. Laksh was sitting on his bed, Screaming. Sanskar stood up and looked around. He was wearing shorts , with a sleeveless vest. He saw Swara and Ragini, standing near the door.

"AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH....." Sanskar suddenly grasped the turn of events and screamed.

Laksh ran out of the bed and hid behind Swara and Ragini...."He is a BAD BOY". Laksh was whining clutching his innocent cheeks. Sanskar was still in trauma and stood staring at the trio.

Ragini and Swara had their smile captured between their lips.

" He destroyed me Ragini..." Laksh sat on the floor with his legs crossed and was beating his chest with his fist. " Main Lut gayi... Barbad ho Gayee"

" Lucky.... " Sanskar was stumbling.... I din't mean... I din't.. Yaar... I din't want to destroy you... I thought it was Swara.." Sanskar was rustling his hair careslessy, trying to get his head straight.

" What??" Swara gasped. " You wanted to destroy me." Swara kept her hands on her hip, faking anger, taking great effort to hide her laugh.

" No Swara.." Sanskar was stunned. How did things take such a bad turn for him. What was he expecting , when he woke up and what is conspired to be.

"Ragini....." Laksh was into his character and continued his drama " Your Laksh is not your Laksh anymore.... This man... He.... " Laksh cried out loudly.. Swara covered her mouth with her hands dramatically and looked at Sanskar in disbelief. Sanskar was petrified by the turn of events.

" Are CHUP..."Sanskar screamed. He threw his quilt in anger. He marched towards Laksh and caught his collar and made him stand up. Sanskar vigorously shook Laksh by his collar.

"First thing in the early morning, you destroy my First day... and steal my kiss... and now you are screaming ??" Sanskar was on fire...

" Who the hell told you to wake me up ... Whoo??? Sanskar screamed at a stunned Laksh, who couldnt map the speed at which his game changed.

Sanskar, Swara..." Sujatha and Ram came running into their room... " What happened...why are you screaming??.

" Maa......" Laksh started the new season of his drama. " Maa... He kissed me.... That too without Brushing..." Laksh was wailing like an idiot.

" Maa....." Sanskar came with his bandwagon of complaints." He destroyed my First Day..."

Laksh and Sanskaar was blabbering without an excuse, irritating their mother.

" SHUT UP..." Sujtha screamed once and for all. " Shameless creatures!!" She snarled. "Sanskar... Get dressed immediately..." Suajatha wagged her finger

Sujatha turned to Ragini and Swara..

" I am sorry my dears.... I apologize for giving birth to such fools and getting your lives entangled with them" Sujatha shrugged her shoulder in defeat.

Ragini and Swara looked at each other and then burst into a big fat laughter, letting loose their guard. Swara narrated the whole scenario to Sujatha and Ram. They looked at their sons in disbelief for a second and the next second joined the SwaRagini in the fun, while SanLak was left out. They were calculating between whether to join hands against the quartet or to continue with the fight.

" Chalo Swara... It's time for your Rasoi Ritual." Sujatha told. " You will have to make sweets for everyone .. That too alone.."

" Ji Maa.." Swara said followed Sujatha with Ragini.

" Boys..." Ram went to SanLak... " I think we should stop this tale here and be ready for new drama... Reminder.. We are having breakfast with the whole family.

" SHIT" Sanlak said in Unison.

" Chal Sanky... Brush your teeth.... I will get your clothes ready..." Laksh tapped Sanskar's shoulder. They knew that they had to stick together as their cousins will have something in their dirty minds to humiliate them.

"Yeah Lucky... Lets speed up..." Sanky ran to brush.

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Swara was not a steady cook. She could mange to survive, when left alone.....but not a masterchef. Sanskar knew about this. Ragini has arranged all that ingredients and utensils which might help Swara during her rasoi. Swara just needed to mix them up well and present. Swara made chocolate and vanilla mug cakes for the Maheshwari crowd. And it was finger licking good.Sanskar and Laksh were contemplating on whether to shout 'once more'. But controlled themselves. They can always get their next mugs from their secret kitchen.

" Hum Yeh pehli baar Khaa rahe hai" Dada ji said in a monotone. Worry gripped Swara's face. " Par bahot Swadisht hai" Smile spread over Dadaji's face, easing Swara's tensions.Dadi Maa also was impressed with Swara's choice of sweet.

" New Bahu.. New Dish...Wow!" Buaji, also appreciated

" haa Swara.. The Cake is very sweet" Soumya said in a sarcastic tone. " I hope you are able to maintain the same sweetness in your relationship with your devrani Ragini... I hope you won't insult her like you did on your engagement day... That's really embarrassing, you know...." Soumya taunted. Sapna, Viren and Om smirked.

Sanskar knew it. He knew that they might do something to insult Swara. He expected Soumya or Sapna to comment on the desert, But they hit on the weak spot. Swara's face went pale.Everyone was aware of what happened that day. How it affected the relation between the four of them. Ragini and Laksh made great efforts to bring things to normal and make the marriage happen without hurdles. Ragini had promised Sanskaar that she will erase that memory of hers and be in best with Swara. And now this Soumya brought the topic from air.

Sansakar saw Swara's face pale. She was looking at Ragini apologetically. Ragini was also looking back at Swara with the same expression.

" Ragini Beta" Dadaji called

" Ji Dadaji"

" How are things between you and Swara??" Dadaji asked Ragini.

" Dadaji.. We are very good.. Both of us left the past in the past . It was a small misunderstanding and we cleared it well. We also found the root of the misunderstanding.." Ragini glared at Soumya." We have decided that we will not allow any third force to come between us and won't allow any misunderstanding between us anymore... We will be sisters than sisters in law" Ragini said with a smug.Sanskar could literally sense Swars's features easing up.

"So .. That means that incident is wrapped." Dadaji concluded. " Soumya.. I think you should also keep in mind not to bring in this chapter anymore... Am I being clear??" Dadaji asked in a stern voice

" Yes Dadaji" Soumya stumbled.

As soon as the breakfast table started being vacant, Swara ran to her room. Sanakar followed her quickly.When Sanskar reached his room, he saw Swara sitting on their bed and crying. He slowly walked towards her and sat near her. He put his hand on her's11 and consoled her , with a smile.

" Swara,Please don't feel bad about what happened .... That Soumya is a bad one.. You know Na." .

Swara nodded, still in tears.Sanskar cupped her face . "You heard what Dadaji said... It's the past and we are over it."

Suddenly they heard a knock on their door. Sujatha, Ram, Laksh and Ragini stood at their door. Swara wiped her tears immediately and plastered a smile on her face. She stood up and invited them to her room.

Sujatha came in and caught Swara's hand and squeezed it gently.

" Come On Shona....Don't tell me that you were crying because of that bimbo Soumya's words..." Laksh teased Swara.

" Ha Swara...." Raginii supported Laksh...." Don't waste your tears on her.."

" I never expected her to back stab me like this." Swara said in tears...

" Areey Swara.... Calm down." Ragini came near Swara and gave her a side hug.. " She won't trouble you anymore... you heard Dadaji know..." Ragini ressaured Swara. Swara looked at Ragini hoping that her words would be true.

" We need an immediate mood change .." Ragini clapped her hand twice . "Guys... We have a few mug cakes, left in the kitchen.... Anyone in for it??"

Laksh and Sanskar raised their hands.

" Ok... I will go get them." Ragini left the room.

" Ok... You people enjoy... We have some important work related to Sanskar and Swara's reception." Ram said and proceeded to their room with Sujatha.

SwaSan slumped on the couch . Sanskar placed his arm on Swara's shoulder. Swara was in a better mood than before. Laksh sat on a single sofa, facing Swasan.

" so Lucky...What are we going to do about Ragini's godh bharai.??". Swara asked casually

" Arrey...It's just her 5th month.... Godh bharai is in the 9th month right??" Laksh looked at her in confusion

"Ya....but i am asking whether we will conduct it here or at her orphanage? " Swara asked, adjusting her hair under her ear.

"Here only....what's there to ask??" Sanskar said casually

"Isn't it supposed to be at girl's maayka?? " Swara asked.

Hearing the word Maayka, Laksh's face hardened.Sanskar knew that Laksh must be transported to the thoughts of Goenkas, Ragini's birth parents.

"Shona...This house is Ragini's maayka and Sasural" Laksh answered gently, masking his fears and anger.

"Ohkkk...."Swara was satisfied with his answer. But Sanskar could sense a turbulence in Laksh's eyes.

" Guys let's go down and eat". Sanskar stood up and initiated to get out of that moment. Swara stiffened behind him. He turned to her and cupped her face.

"Let's not get this particular incident to break your confidence. Let's face them." Sanskar said sternly, looking into Swara's eyes. She nodded nervously. Swara, Sanskar and Laksh went downstairs to the main kitchen.

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Ragini was gathering the mug cakes and garnishing them with caramel frosting. She had a smile on her face. She kept it on to keep away the negative vibe that Soumya injected in her, earlier on the breakfast table. She wanted to keep Swara happy. Swara and Sanskar suffered a lot before they got married. After crossing the line to happily married life, these cockroaches want to spoil it too.

" Hi Ragini..." Soumya and Sapna came into the kitchen, waving at Ragini . Ragini's shivered in anger, seeing them. How can someone be so pathetic. How can they target their own friends to defame others... disgusting. Ragini decided to ignore them . She started to walk off. Soumya caught Ragini by her elbow.

" Are you angry with me Devrani?? " Soumya smriked... " For insulting YOUR Sanskar's wife? "

Ragini felt a bad stress in Soumya's words and that was the end of the story. Ragini turned back to face Soumya. She gently placed the tray of mugs on the cabinet and smiled at Soumya. Soumya and Sapna got confused with her reaction. Ragini slapped Soumya hard, resulting in her falling on the floor, clutching her cheeks.

" Ragini.... ", Sapna screamed and marched forward to slap her. Ragini dodged the slap and caught Sapna's hand and twisted it to her back.Sapna was writhing in pain. Ragini pushed her down the floor. Soumya and Sapna looked at Ragini in horror.

Ragini sat in front of them placing one knee on the floor. Her nostrils were flaring in anger.

" This is the last time you both are getting warning from me ." Ragini gave a deadly glare." Last time I warned you both to stay away from us. But you din't come out of your cheap games. Even then, I wanted to stay calm and forgive. But today... when everything was falling in it's right place, when we were finally happy... You both want to create awkwardness among us??....." Ragini spoke each of her words with sharpness, pulling the ground off their feet.

" Next time ... there won't be any warning.... It will be straight action... and Ha... If you guys don't stop it here ... Things will be worse... I am Kunal Arora's sister...and Like him, I won't leave any revenge incomplete.... If you have any more doubts on that ... Consult your Husbands.." Ragini straightened herself , flashed a bright smile at Sapna and Somya and picked her mug tray and walked off directly to a shocked SwaSanLak. The trio looked at Ragini in fear. Laksh and Sanskar hid behind Swara

Shit!!!... She was done for the day... Why does she always end up being caught, while grilling someone. She wants to keep her Dual personality hidden... Now she will have to face questions...

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Laksh was sitting directly facing his Mrs. He kept his expressions controlled, folding his arms to his chest. Ragini was smiling at him to ease him. But he decided not to fall for her now. Because he was really confused. He has seen Ragini's anger... Even saw her shouting at Bua. But physical attack... That was new... means she can get very very dangerous. Sanskar and Swara were watching Raglak's eyelock game, while having their mug cake.

"Who.Are.You??" Laksh left out a sigh..." Seeta??....or Geeta???Laksh roared in laughter

Ragini gave an awkward smile at Laksh.. She was about to answer..

Laksh showed his palm and said," No No.. Don't say anything... Let me try to put it... .. From what I know about you..... you were Geeta....The ferocious... and after the Karthik episode, you turned to Seeta...and now you are transitioning between the two... Right??"

Ragini nodded her head...

" Oh Baap Re.." Laksh clutched his head..." I don't understand it... So now you are going back to be Geeta??

" What do you want me to be??" Ragini asked in a serious tone. Laksh understood that Ragini was disturbed over the topic

" I want you to be the real you... "

" This is the real me..". Ragini shrugged her shoulder. "Yeah.. you are right... I have changed a lot after what happened to me. And I found a good change in me. I am less ferocious. But I want to be so... I behaved with Sapna and Soumya in this manner, because the matter had gone above our head... I just wanted them to feel that we are also capable of being bad... but we are just refraining from being... I need peace in our life... " Ragini said sincerely

Laksh nodded in agreement. "I agree with you... But let's not get physical anymore..." Laksh said sweetly. "Always remember that they can get nasty and hurt you..... and I can't afford you getting hurt...." Ragini nodded

"What were you talking about Kunal knowing Viren and Om...?? Sanskar asked

" Actually... I was really afraid that they might trouble us during your Marriage functions". Ragini told SwaSan. She picked up her mug cake and dug in. "They were unusually cooperative this time. That confused me and I feared that they were planning something big for us.Adarsh Bhiayya and Pari Bhabhi noticed my fear. They came to me one day and consoled me. And told me that Viren and Om won't do anything against us this time. I asked them why. So Adarsh Bhaiyya was like recently he found out that Viren and Om are scared of Kunal. They had some friction related to business, 3 years back. It seems that Kunal pinned them hard, incurring heavy losses, both economically and physically. From then they never went near Kunal's den."

" Oh Shitt...." Laksh spat his mug cake.." They have History!!!!!"

" Thats new info" Sanskar rubbed his chin

" Yup... Kunal was singing that Laksh and Sanskar are my besties wala song throughout his stay here. So Viren and Om concluded that if they act smart and get caught by Kunal, then they are done.. So They maintained peace... But as soon as he left they came back to their cheap tricks... So practically, I was warning them that we are aware of this connection and we also can be dangerous..."

" Oh ho... I can use Kunal , when I join office, to tackle them then". Swara raised her brows in a cute manner.

" Office??" Which office??" Sanskar was confused.

" Arrey Maheshwari Imports and Exports," Ragini said

" Yup... She will work as admin with me.." Laksh, raised his mug for a cake toast. Ragini and Swara raised theirs too...'

" Why??? " Sanskar screamed... "Why not in my hospital??? With me??? We too have admin department..."

" Dr. Maheshwari... I heard that your admin system is really bad... bad registers, bad cashflow.." Swara raised her single eyebrow. Sanskar smiled awkwardly...

" But good Hospital Good Doctors and all, you know" Sanskar stated

" I know... So to make it better... I will have to learn a bit more from Laksh... and when Ragini joins with Laksh at his office post delivery... I will come to your hospital ... Ok???" Sanskar nodded, grinning...

" Now toast..." Laksh said'

" Wait a sec, Swara..." Ragini was skeptical.." Who told you that i am joining Laksh's office...??"

" You said Na you will work after delivery.." Laksh said bluntly...

" Ya... i want to work.... But not in your office" Ragini said in a very insensitive tone

" Why..??" Laksh asked, dipping his hand which was raised for the toast.

"We are the best ones you will get in town".. Laksh said boastfully.. "Be grateful that we are picking you. He crossed his leg and sat proudly

" Thanks but no thanks.... I am too good for you people" Ragini said with a smug. " I won't join your office"

" Arrey Ragoo.... Dont say that" Laksh came to the ground... "Achha what should we do to get Your Highness on board..." He came down on knees..

": Hmmm... I have certain conditions.... Which I will inform later,.... Now if you will excuse me...I have a cake to finish." Ragini ignored Laksh

" Shona.." Aayush bhaiyaa called from behind them. Swara jumped like a monkey, seeing her brother. She ran to him and hugged him. She invited Aayush to have mug cake with them. Aayush exchanged hugs with RaglakSan.

" You are ready Na... We need to reach before Shubh muhrat, otherwise Dadi will kill me.." Aayush said hurriedly

" Where is she going?? Sanskar was confused

" She is going home home for phagphera.." Sujatha said,as she entered Sanskaar's room.

" What??" Sanskar almost shouted...

" It's a ritual Sanskaar.." Ragini teased him

"I know what is Phagpgera Ragoo ". Sanskar shot back at Ragini and turned to Swara " I will come to get you tonight...call me as soon as the ritual gets over.." Sanskar was irritated

" Sanskaar" Aayush called him gently... " You can only meet her tomorrow night, at the reception."

" What???"

" Haa.. Samky... Gadodias have a pooja for their newly wedded daughter... without her husband...... No men allowed there... expect for her brother and father.. So..." Sujatha explained

" Not Fair Maaa.. " Sanskar whined. Swara looked at him helplessly..

" Thank God I denied all the rituals for my marriage" Laksh whispered to Sanskar

" Yaa Right.. Still you took three months to kiss her" Sankar shot back. Laksh slapped Sanskar's shoulder.

" Achaa Ragini.. You packed and ready Na" Aaayush asked

" Ha Bhaiyya... I am all set" Ragini gave a thumbs up

" Where are you going...??" Laksh was shocked.

" I am going with Swara for Pooja..." Ragini tagged her arm on Swara's. "Dadi and Dida specially invited me..". Ragini beamed

" I am also coming then". Laksh was stubborn.

"No No No... No Men allowed...except the bride's father and brother" Sujatha warned..." Aayush Beta... I will tell the servants to keep SwaRagini's bags in your car.." Sujatha said and walked out of the room.

" Arre Ragoo... Don't Go..." Laksh whined.

" I Will Go" Ragini said adamantly.." Remember how you both enjoyed without me, Day before yesterday...with Kunal and Gautham...This is my revenge..... Today I am going to enjoy with Swara..."

"Chalo girls... Lets Go .." Aayush tagged Swara in one hand and Ragini in other and started moving, passing a smirk SanLak

Sanskar and Laksh was left behind

" Ab Sanky... Kya Karo? " Laksh shook sanskaar..

" Just Shut Up. okk....Tujhe Kya... you married without rituals...Naa...." Sanskar was irritated .. " My poora first night was disastrous ...you destroyed my first morning... I was hoping to romance tonight... See I am done... Pooja it seems..." Sanskar threw his hands in the air.

" First Night ko Kya Hua? " Laksh asked, skeptically

Sanskar realised what he just told.. He bit his tongue. He turned to face Laksh. Laksh was eagerly waiting for answers.

" We both slept..." Sanskar sighed

" I knew It.... I just knew it... You two lazy people..." Laksh was laughing like a maniac

It took a while for Laksh to compose himself. He and Sanskar sat idly, brainstorming on how to spent their boring time with each other. They dialed Kunal and Gautham, both of them seemed to be busy ... None picked their calls. Pushing their time till the evening, Finally Laksh spoke.

" Ok... That's It... Get up... Let's Go... i can't sit here like this"

" Where ??" Sanskar asked, disinterested

" See... I can't stay here without Ragini.... I am going to her... Are you coming... Maybe you can meet your wife too" Laksh offered. Sankar's face brightened to this offer

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Ragini was so habituated to Laksh that she was missing him like fire. Of course she was having a great time with the Gadodias. They were very considerate about her wellbeing, fed her like a hippo, arranged pregnancy special massage and spa after the pooja.She and Swara, gossiped, sang, ate and ate again. She was loving swara and the girl time.

But she was missing Laksh. Swara was trying her new necklace, while Ragini was sitting on Swara's bed, looking at Laksh's photo in her phone. To call him or not call him that was the question.Ragini heard a hussle from Swara's balcony.

Ragini got up without disturbing Swara and went near the balcony. She was being careful, as she feared the presence of reptiles. Ragini took slow steps. Suddenly she saw two hands on the railing

"Swaraa...." Ragini called out frantically... but no sound came out.

A man jumped into the balcony and ran towards Swara, ignoring Ragini.He hugged Swara tightly and kissed her on her lips...

"Sanskaar...Help"

Ragini heard a cry, down the railing.

" Ruchieee......." Ragini saw Rucha hanging on the railing, supported by Laksh...

Ragini tried to help her up

"Not you...Woman" Rucha screamed..." you are pregnant, Lady...Sanskaaaaaarr...."

" Sankyy... pull her up..." Laksh shouted.

Ragini stood there helpless. Aayush came from thin air and pulled Rucha and safely landed her in the balcony. Aayush and Rucha shared acute eyelock..Laksh jumped in after Rucha

"Hey LoVe" Laksh pulled Ragini into a cute hug. She rested her head on his chest. He was her soulmate.... He knew that she missed him..

Sanskar go ta good amount of abuses from Rucha, for leaving her on the railing,. After that SwaSan, Raglak and Rucha sat down for a chit chat,while Aayush was on guard, on how to hide Laksh and Sanskar from his grandmothers.

" Aayush bhaiyya .....Yaar.. come sit and Relax" Laksh siad

" Ha ...." Aayush replied tensed.

" See Lucky.. I told you na.. Bringing Rucha is a good idea.. Otherwise this guy must have thrown us out by now..." sanskar said. Aayush glared at Sanskar , but composed his expression as Rucha looked at him.They smiled at each other.

" Ruchiee... You are a good Insurance policy" Laksh tapped Rucha's shoulder.

Sanskar was lying on Swara's lap, spreading his legs on the floor..they sneaked out snacks from the kitchen... sang, danced and talked about work life and play. Later they split into two groups. Sanskar and Swara were given privacy in their room. Ragini, Laksh and Rucha were stationed in Aayush's room. Ragini slept early due to tiredness. Laksh lied beside her in Aayush's bed. While Ayush and Rucha occupied the balcony, taking the baby steps in their newly found love.

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Laksh, Sanskar and Rucha left in the morning, without getting noticed by anyone, of course with a great amount of help from Aayush.

Later in the evening, Sanskar and Laksh with the Maheshwaris, reached the Gadodia house for the reception hosted by the Gadodias in honour of their newly wedded Daughter and Son in Law. The reception was a formal one to be attended by the special business clients and friends of Gadodias.

Sanaskar was standing with his and Swara's parents. Swara came down in a pink Indo-western gown, with silver accessories and her hair held loose. She came and stood near Sanskar.They greeted and clicked photographs with the guests, putting up bright smiles. Swara's father introduced Sanskar to hell lot of people...who he would never remember, if they meet again.The only thing interesting about the moment was stealing glances with his wife. While his brother Laksh Maheshwari was enjoying PDA with his lovely wife.Laksh and Ragini was really enjoying Sanskar's reception , especially in case of food .Ocassionally they signal him , rating the welcome drinks and Snacks, making him hungry.

Aayush and Rucha still was stuck on their eyelock romance. It was kinda odd for Rucha's character to traditionally romance. Sanskar expected Rucha to be fierce and Fast... But she is more into Aayush's way of romancing. Meanwhile Amrita and Gautham were different . Amrita maintained her girl next door image as always, but Gautham seems to be tense about something. Something was off for him that night. Badi Maa, Pinky and Aarti And Kunal didn't make it for reception. Sanskar wanted Kunal to join ... He and Gautham were like family to him... In a short period of time, they took him by storm.

Sanskar's thoughts were broken when the next set of guests were introduced. An elderly man and woman, who seemed to be his wife, followed by a middle aged man and his wife. He has seen them somewhere... They were familiar.

" Sanskar... This is Ashok Goenka ji... My Father's old friend and My friend DD, Dheen Dhayal Goenka 's father" Shekhar Papa ... introduced.

Sanskar went blank... yes ... Ragini's parents and Grandparents... His head burned...this was dangerous...He saw their photographs, when he and Lucky checked them online, to familairizse their faces, after Badi Maa mentioned about them. The famous Delhi based Goenka group of Companies.

" This is DD's mother... and wife Janaki " Shekhar introduced the women.. Sanskar's face was pale, he couldn't even manage a smile. He shook hands and greeted the men robotically.

" Sanskar ... Me and Janaki.. Are also friends from college..." Mishti Maa added side hugging Janaki Goenka..."It's been long time...Hain Na Janki... Last time we met was at City hospital when I was due with Swarna... 25 years back... She was there for the same"

" Aayush.... " Mishti Maa called .. Aayush came running. Mishti Maa introduced him as her eldest son..

"Where are your children... Kartik and Sonia..Right???" Mishti Maa asked Janaki Goenka..

" Karthik and his wife Naira and their son Kairav are still in Delhi.. Will reach tomorrow... and Soniaaa...." Janaki trailed off..." Where is your daughter... the one born with Sonia?? Janaki dodged the question..

They were talking about Swarna... Sanskar knew that she was a soft topic among Gadodias...Before saying about her, the next set of guests came, Shekhar Papa and Mishti Maa directed them into the party.

Sanskar was feeling tense. He needs to find Laksh..The one he could spot in this big party was Gautha. Sanskar excused him for a washroom break and ran to Gaautham.

Gautham was looking pale after hang up a call

" Gautham.. I need to inform you about something important.. " Sanskar shook him

"Sudarshan and Guys escaped," Gautham said.

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Janaki Geonka was not a party person. She hated business parties and get togethers..But today she had to come.. For her daughter... Her sonia.. She just held her girl once...she just wanted to see her...Her eyes searched for her girl...

She never stalked her daughter on social media networks... Just let her live...she knew that she was in Kolkata... safe.....Once she gets a glance of her,... She wont come back for her anymore... Never will her daughter know about her and DD's existence and no one will know about her...

" Madam"... Sudharashan called... " Bade Saab is calling you... He said that mission is on"

Janaki nodded and signalled him to go.She hated Sudarshan. She compared him to a slimy snake.Sudharshan put himself on heights, being Ashok Goenka's right hand. He always indirectly passed lewd comments and misbehaved with her...She just kept quiet

He must have come through the indirect door...to avoid getting caught by Sanskar and Laksh... She hated to admit, but That guy Sudharshan is a monster. The way he and his men escaped from the infamous Kunal Arora was commendable

Yes the Mission... They came for the mission... Sudharshan was heading this mission... Now she should stop being Sonia's mother ... She was Karthik's mother and now she is doing everything for him and his well being....

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Laksh was pulled aside by Sanskar and Gautham. He was having a great proportion of snacks meant for the guests.. He was smiling and nibbling his finger fires, while being dragged to a corner

" You need to take Ragini and move out now.." Sanskar demanded

" Kya Hua??" Laksh asked lazily

" Lucky... the Goenkas are here... Delhi wale" Gautham spat out

Laksh stiffened as he heard the word " Goenka". And then he saw them... Ashok Goenka , and family. His blood boiled

"And I think they should know about Ragini by now....Sudharshan escaped from Kunal...Yesterday night... That's why he left... To catch that man....But Failed" Gautham said defeatedly.

Yes... They knew about her. that's why they're here. He saw that slimy Sudharsahn, behind Ashok Goyenka, pointing at Ragin.Ashok Goenka nodded expressionlessly.

Laksh sprinted towards Ragini.. She will know about the truth any moment from now.... But it shouldn't be like this, not in front of this crowd... He will drive her to Badi Maa's place.. She is the right one tell about this..Laksh was determined

" Ragini chalo... we need to go,now!!" Laksh pulled her

" Where?? We are in middle of your brother's function"

" WE.NEED. TO GO" Laksh stressed. Ragini sensed his mood and nodded. She got up and started with him. Oddly , she knew when to argue with him and when not .She sense that this moment was not the one.She smiled at him, trying to ease him from whatever he was going through. He smiled back nervously., intertwined hand with hers and sprinted outside

" Ragini......." A female voice stopped them.

Ragini and Laksh turned back to see a lady with eyes brimming with tears. He knew her. Laksh knew her... Janaki Goenka. Ragini's mother.He hated that woman...

" Yes " Ragini smiled at her

Laksh wanted to leave... he couldn't move a bit... He knew that the truth was standing above her head...

" My daughter Soniiaa...." Janaki ran and Hugged Ragini.." You are my daughter... My blood." That woman cried vigorously

Laksh din't leave Ragini's hand...Ragini awkwardly separated herself from Janaki

"I am sorry I am not your Daughter... you got the wrong person.

Laksh pulled back Ragini to him.. Eyes of all guests present, were on them.

"No ... Beta.. She is right.." DD Goenka supported his wife with misty eyes." You are our daughter...Sonia.."

Ragini looked at Laksh tensed, He looked at her nervously. And that made Ragini doubtful.

"You can ask Annapurna about this," DD said. Ragini's face lost its colour.hearing Badi Maa's name...she carefully hid behind Laksh. It seemed like she wanted him to protect her from , whatever was coming for her

" Your name is Sonia.. Sonia Goenka...We are you Parents .......Your Family. beta" Janaki Goenka came for Ragini

"NO" Laksh came in between , completely masking a petrified Ragini

" She is Ragini... Ragini Laksh Maheshwari..I am her Husband... I AM HER FAMILY..." Laksh gave a last snarl at Janaki and DD. He walked off the party with Ragini. Ragini was clinging close to him, minimizing space between them.

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So Guys....  I dedicate this chapter to our Dear Teju.. For winning hearts of 2M followers on Insta.. Congrats lovely..

And Second... I am really sorry about the delayed update. I always try to update once in a week... This week that dint work. So I have decide to keep a specific day for update...so that i have a commitment and that is Monday... I will post on all Mondays... 

So what do you think will Ragini Do... with her newly found Parents??

Happy Reading.... Next Update on Monday...