Having stalled her Honeymoon for a little time ahead and with Ragini in her maayka, Swara was bored at Maheshwari mansion. Laksh and Sanskar were always busy with work. So,Swara decided to join Maheshwari Exports and Imports as the head of Acquisition and Merger department. Laksh equipped Swara with his best team and a fantastic cabin. On her first day,Swara went around the office to familiarize with the place. After getting a vague glimpse of things, Swara snailed back to her cabin. This space was new for her. She tried to wrap it around her head.But it was not working. Everything was muddled and she needs time to organize herself.She took a break from work last year, to shift back to Kolkata from London. So to be honest, she lost touch of things.

" Knock Knock....Coffee... anyone??" Swara saw her best friend and her new Boss Lucky urf Laksh Maheshwari at her door with two mugs in his hand. Swara smiled at him. Laksh came in and sat opposite her. Swara took a mug from him and had heavy sips.

" I miss Ragini's coffee" Swara exhaled sharply

"Hmmm" Laksh nodded. It has been 2 weeks since Ragini went to Goenkas. Their house definitely turned to a 'Silence Please' Zone. Laksh and Sanskar literally stopped talking. Swara knew that Laksh and Sanskar were considerably attached to Ragini. After initial episodes of being jealous, Swara was able to handle the particular fact with grace. After living with Ragini, knowing her and sharing thoughts with her, Swara herself found her to be Ragini's loved one.She could easily map why people find them attached to Ragini. Ragini was life. A person who kept her loved ones, secured. Swara was really surprised on how Ragini managed to take a stand for Swara, despite being insulted by her earlier. She knew that it was because Ragini valued and respected Sanskar. Swara only expected Ragini to treat her as Sanskar's wife, after their marriage owing to their clash. But Ragini always made her feel like a sister. This made Swara find her a place in Maheshwari Family, easily. Ragini always stood as a shield for Swara, when she needed help. And their relationship grew stronger enough that Swara feels responsible for Ragini's happiness.

"You are missing her, Na" Swara asked in a soft tone

" Should you even ask that?" Laksh took a sip of his coffee. His eyes had dark circles."She calls me daily...Keeps tab on my food and sleep....But I miss her being near me"

" Are you going to meet her today??" Swara asked

" Yup," Laksh said. Laksh visited Ragini almost on all alternative days.But never stayed at The Goenkas. "I hate it, to see their faces, But i must go to her. Otherwise I might go Mad"

" Laksh... You need to stop this!!!...." Swara snapped. "Why can't you be nice to Goenkas. They are her parents.. You should stop acting as she is a small lamb sent to a butcher house.." It is her family God Damn It!!!... Her Mother!, Her Father!... Her family!. Stop treating them like criminals... Would you like it if Sanskar treats my Parents like this??"

" Don't even compare Mishti Maa and Shekhar Papa to them".Laksh snorted a chuckle.... "Don't talk about something you have minimum knowledge of, Shona..."

" Oh really" Swara had anger fueled up in her mouth. "Then tell me about it... Give me that maximum knowledge about the situation.."

Laksh kept quiet and sipped his coffee..

" Laksh... If it is because they hurt Badi Maa and bad mouthed her., It was because they misunderstood her...." Swara tried to reason with Laksh."God Forbid, If you and Ragini are kept away from your baby and had to go through the same pain...what would you have felt??".

" Shona" Laksh said calmly...." We would never be in such a situation.... " Laksh said with utmost confidence. ... "Anyway... leave it... Let's talk business,Mrs Maheshwari... I am here to give you, your First assignment" Laksh easily diverted Swara's attention.

" Assignment??" Swara's throat clutched.

" Ha... Open your Company ID" Laksh directed

Swara kept her mug on the table and forced her trembling fingers to move the mouse. She opened her ID and went for the new mail.

"We need to get Oberois to invest in our firm'.' Laksh instructed. "They have called for a tender. Almost all the big exporters are trying to get the tender...Even Goenkas. So... Your first assignment is to get Oberois home."

Swara read through the contents of the mail, along with lending her ear to Laksh. She was shocked....

" Are you Serious Lucky... '' Swara jumped off her swivel.." This Is too big..How can I handle it??? ... Have you seriously Lost it??"

" Mrs. Swara Sanskar Maheshwari'' Laksh rested his palms on the table. "This is not a joke." Laksh turned cold and stern. "I don't hire incapable people. Before seating you here as the head of this department, I have been through your history. You have an excellent record, working in Mergers and Acquisitions. The craft with which you have handled your deals is what i admire and I need you to put that best and beyond performance in my company."

Swara gulped down her throat ... " Listen Lucky... The companies I worked for were not as big as Maheshwaris.." Swara tried to reason.

" I know... You didn't even intern in your father's company, So that you can learn things efficiently.You took work at small ventures... and Swara... You have doubled their markets... I spoke to your ex employers, before getting you down here,. So Madam... Don't disappoint me ...Get the work done and Show to my other employees that they're special because their boss has a good eye for people and only gets the best ones on board....See to the deal..and meet your Team .." Laksh smiled and left Swara's cabin

Swara stood with her mouth hanging down. " Oh my God... Who was that ??? What was that???".She shook her head fiercely... " Lucky... My sweet and Innocent brother, my Friend... Just turned into my Boss!!!... Laksh Maheshwari.... My Boosss... Kitna Attitude tha" Swara said irritated..." Aur upar se mujhe itna tough kaam bhi diya hai.."Swara started scratching her head.. " What do i do with this Big Deal??.....

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Karthik was rolling up the sleeves of his kurta, casually standing in front of the dressing table. It was a long day at office, finalising the team to work on the Oberoi tender. The main reason why they came to Kolkata and decided to stay back for a while was this tender. But his attention split as they had to cross roads with his estranged sister, Ragini Laksh Maheshwari and the drama that followed by this reunion.

" Bhabhi??....." Ragini stood at the door of his room and knocked

"She is in the washroom " Karthik said in a monotone, without looking at Ragini, busy setting his hair.. "Come in and wait inside.." Karthi offered.. "If you want.."

Everyone accepted Ragini with ease. And she too familiarised with the members of Goenka house wholeheartedly. Karthik could not easily accept Ragini. He stood a bit cold to her unlike others, who were dripping Honey. Their brother-sister relation at the present moment was rocky. She too maintained a distance from him. Mainly because she knew that Karthik hated Laksh... and She couldn't tolerate anything against her husband.

Karthik's son Kairav was very excited about his new Bua and her Baby Bump. Another person who couldn't contain her happiness was Mauli Bua, Karthik's father's sister. He saw his Bua happy only at certain instances..for example,when Karthik married Naira, when Kairav was born and when Ragini came home.. Of Course Karthik liked his sister.He was really curious on how the particular relation would turn out, when he was first informed about his sister being found. But things were ugly than he expected. The road to bring her home was tiring, filled with his mother's tears. Karthik was happy with Ragini being home... Even though He doesn't show it out. But He didn't like one thing which she tagged along...Her Over possessive and dominating Husband, Laksh Maheshwari.

Naira, Karthik's wife has a great impression about Jamai Babu, Laksh Maheshwari .Naira was like Laksh is a great Husband, Loving and Caring, Just like Karthik. Karthik shuddered on being compared to that arrogant man. Naira, through the words of Ragini felt that Laksh Maheshwari was not as rude as he was to Goenkas, .Naira told Karthik that she felt Laksh might be disturbed due to their Badi Maa being attacked by Sudharshan Chacha... Blah Blah....Whatever the reason was... Karthik despised Laksh... He made His mother cry a lot...

" Where is Kairav.??" Ragini, who came inside the Room, asked gently.She was dragging her steps, clutching her small protruding baby bump

" He went to Bua's Room... To play chess." Karthik maintained his stern attitude.

" Hmm..." Ragini nodded. Karthik saw Ragini walking towards his shelf, where his achievements, materialised into trophies were kept.

" Wah... You have a hell lot of Awards!!!" Ragini exclaimed... Maybe trying to break the ice between them.

" What do you think??? Only your Arrogant little Laksh Maheshwari can fetch awards'' Karthik casually chuckled and turned to her. He was joking, But the moment He met Ragini's hard eyes, He understood that she didn't take it, that way

" Gosh she is so sensitive... when it comes to this Guy" Karthik thought. " But I wont say sorry... My attitude is my attitude... Non of her Attitude"

" I know that you don't like us.. But It would be diplomatic, If we could maintain a decent formality, until I am here" Ragini said sharply

" Wrong.." Kathik said, Mocking.."I like You... But not your PatiDev, Darling.... I just hate him... reminds me of the tears my mother had to shed , coz of him."

" We are not your Fan either..." Ragini snapped.." Your name reminds me of the worst part of my life... The Person who almost destroyed my life... " Ragini was fierce. Karthik invisibly gulped down the lump in his throat.He knew that story... The story of Karthik Banerjee and Ragini Arora. Naira told him about it. Naira and Mauli Bua talked to Ragini about her past, and got out this information. Karthik initially felt guilty as he shouted at Ragini, based on his half baked research on her, when they first met at Maheshwari Mansion. He questioned her upbringing and character, based on a small newspaper article. He regretted that heavily.

Ragini turned to walk out of Kartik's room in anger. As she walked out of the room, Her Pati Dev Laksh Maheshwari stood in front of her, at Karthik's doors

" Laksh!!!!..."

Kartik could imagine a bright smile creeping up her face, even though he couldn't see her face as her back faced him.Her Husband smiled warmly at her and took her into an embrace. As soon as she was on his chest , Laksh glared at Karthik with hatred. It's been two weeks since Ragini was with them. And her husband comes to meet her almost on all alternative days. Whenever he comes home, He has two extremes faces.The warm one... For Ragini, Naira, Kairav and Mauli Bua.. and the Very cold one for the others. But he surely pretends well in front of Ragini to be tolerant.

" I think all Karthik's in your life are meant to make you suffer," Laksh teased. Ragini smiled at him . Karthik felt a tinge of poison in those words. He felt that those words were not limited to the current situation, But way more than that.

" Arrey Laksh.. You came??" Mauli Bua came from behind

" Hello Bua" Laksh said

" Hi Beta,...Ragini beta, take Laksh to your room, I will call you when snacks ready.." Mauli Bua offered

"Ok Bua" Ragini chirped and retired to her Room with Laksh. Mauli Bua walked into Karthik's room and tapped on his shoulder

" Why aren't you trying to maintain peace with her??" Bua asked gently

"I am trying Bua," Kathik said, turning to his Bua. He was not still over Laksh's words.

" Karthik , I know that you are struggling with this new relation with Ragini, " Mauli said calmly. " I know that you are not liking Laksh., Still, I beg you to try mending things with them."

Karthik nodded sternly.

" Imagine Naira, in place of Ragini, What would have you done???

Karthik looked at his Bua with stoic expression

"You would have took her far from her parents." Mauli answered." Laksh is trying atleast face things for her.... "

Karthik tried to justify himself in front of Bua , But Mauli intruptted him

" You are a wonderful son Karthik, Now try being a Good Brother."

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Ragini's room in Goenka House was a fairytale. Pink, flowers and fabrics. Royal and Heavy Furnitures, neatly arranged. It was definitely not Ragini's choice of room. Nor did she change a thing. The room didn't feel like their room at Maheshwari mansion. Ragini changed their room according to her moods and likes. Color, decor and interior was always warm like her. Their room significantly changed after their marriage. Laksh was a private person, but he appreciated and loved the changes made by her in his life and room. But this room was not hers nor His. Laksh clearly understood that Ragini kept a distance from Goenkas. Or maybe he wished her to keep. He didn't see even a small dot in the room, which was of Ragini's choice. He felt that Ragini treated this room as a Hotel Room, which she will vacate after a while. Laksh also noticed that Ragini never pressures on her Likes and Dislikes on Goenkas, Like how she does SwaSanLak or Arora Siblings...and Her relation with Karthik, 'her one and only blood brother ' was pathetic. Laksh also despised him

" I missed you a lot" Ragini told, hugging Laksh and lying her Head on his chest

"Already??" Laksh teased her." We just spoke in the morning?? You are being impatient Jaan.."

" Shut Up" Ragini lightly hit on Laksh's chest ." As if you didn't miss me"

" I missed you too" Laksh hugged Ragini, tighter to his chest.

" Only two more weeks Laksh, after that I will be back to you" Ragini assured. "The lived 25 years without me, So let me try give a month for them"

" Will you miss them?? When they are gone?" Laksh asked

" Maybe... " Ragini was confused.. " Maybe Not...Time will say... But For Now...I Understood one thing.... That I can't stay away from you"

Laksh smiled ear to ear , contended and rested his chin on Ragini's head.

" Next week me and Gautham are going for shopping, for his marriage" Laksh informed

" Hmm.... I really wanted to come. But both Amu and Gautham refused to take me. They said that i will be tired." Ragini said with a pout." But Gautham said that I will tie his pagdi, on his Shaadi."

" Haa..You are his Best Woman"

Ragini and Laksh Unhugged each other, reacting to a knock

" Ragini Beta ... Chalo.." Mauli Bua called.." Everyone is waiting in the Garden for tea and snacks.

" Ji Bua" Ragini replied

"Chale??" Ragini asked. Laksh nodded and walked down with her, hand in hand

As he descended the stairs with Ragini , Laksh gaze stopped at the photo frames hung on the adjacent wall. A particular photo caught his attention. He has been in Goenka House many times in the past two weeks, But never relaxed enough to appreciate small details of the House.

" Kya Hua??" Ragini enquired as Laksh stopped his steps.

" Hmm... Nothin..." Laksh shrugged his shoulder. " You go, I will Join in a while."

" Ok" Ragini left him.

Laksh stared at a particular photo. It was of his Mausaji DurgaPrasad Arora and Ragini's father DD Goenka. They both were posing like BFFs, smiling and casually hanging arms around each other's shoulders. Their faces exhibited Genuinity and warmth.

" DP was like my brother" Laksh turned to see his father in law DD Goenka descending down the stairs." We have been together since our Bachelors. He was my best buddy"

Laksh's mouth tasted acid. His face turned Red in anger." Yes... Best Buddy" Laksh snarled. " Best enough to kill him for trying give a good life to your daughter" Laksh chuckled

" I won't deny..." DD admitted. " He died because of me... but also because of his stubbornness too.... He must have handed over Ragini back to me"

" So that you could just throw her away , Right" Laksh had a hard time controlling his anger. But he was successful. "Even after his death, You are targeting him and My Badi maa...Great Friendship , Old Man"

" I had done criminally disgusting things to keep MY children safe.." DD Goenka smirked. " Things No one will ever Forgive Me...So keep your Fire down"

"Very Well... And I will do anything and Everything to keep what is mine Safe and Happy....So You better think before doing any foul stuff" Laksh warned

" hey there , Lover Boy... I know how much you value her happiness, otherwise you wouldn't send her to us." DD mocked

"Haa... Goenka Saab... Haa...I know you find me gullible for sending her here... But be very careful, If anything happens to her... Be it any sort of scratch.....Karthik Goenka will suffer...." Laksh glared at DD. DD's face stiffened from hearing Karthik's name, but maintained his composure.

"You can ask your Sudharashan babu , What he had to go through, Just for taking my wife's name wrongly..." Laksh said with a smile. He moved near DD's Ear. " Your son will suffer worse" .

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One Week Later

Swara was on cloud nine. She couldn't believe that she did it. She just scooped the most prestigious tender of the year.

"Proud of you, Shona"" Laksh hugged her tight.

" All thanks to you Man" Swara beamed. " You believed in me."

"I always knew that you are meant for big games." Laksh raised his hand for an Hi-Fi. Swara responded.

" Congratulations Mrs. Swara Maheshwari" Kartik Goenka congratulated Swara.

" Thank You, Karthik Bhaiyya" Swara smiled at him.Laksh frowned and looked away

' I am really impressed ... You just defeated the biggies, including us" Karthik said genuinely.

Swara smiled at him.

" Of course... She is the Best" Laksh side hugged Swara with pride, showing off to Karthik.

" Ok Swara, See you soon" Karthik took farewell from Swara, royally ignoring Laksh. Laksh too ignored Karthik.

" Why are you so indifferent to him?? Swara asked Laksh

" I don't like Him" Laksh said casually

" He is your brother in law... You are supposed to have good relation with him like Ayush Bhaiyya and Sanskar..." Swara reasoned

" Please Shona... Dont even compare Bhaiyya with that dumb head" Laksh snorted

Swara was about to reply to him but her attention got diverted to Om and Viren.

" Laksh, Isn't it Viren Bhaiyya and Om Bhaiyya.??" Swara asked.

Laksh nodded.

" Why are they here??" Swara asked.

" Swara," Laksh was serious. "even though they are handling our Private University and Finance Sector, they are into Imports and Exports, investing in their friend company.... Without Dadaji's knowledge. I expected them here...I knew that they were also trying for the tender."

Swara looked at them.Viren and Om, who were visibly irritated, screaming at their partner and throwing papers.When they saw Swara, Viren glared at Swara, in a manner, sucking her soul out. Swara flinched. The anger in Viren's eyes almost petrified her

" Chalo Shona." Laksh turned her to him, sensing her discomfort. " I need to accompany Gautham for his wedding shopping after clearing all the formalities related to this tender." Laksh escorted Swara out of that place.

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" Arrey Laksh , I was waiting for you from when..." Gautham screamed..." Now get in fast.. Sanskar and Kunal said that they would reach the mall directly" Gautham was waiting for Laksh, down his office

" Sorry Bhai... Late Hogaya" Laksh apologised and jumped into the passenger seat.." Woh actually got the tender and there were some papers to finalise." Gautham accelerated his car and hit the car in no time

" The Oberoi wala Tender??" Gautham enquired. Laksh nodded in reply." Hey Congrats Man... That's a Big One"

" All thanks to Shona... Her work is brilliant Man..." Laksh beamed.

"I really want to see the details. She must be really talented, Man... "Gautham said

" I trusted her, But was not expecting this result... Anyway all went Good" Laksh was composed.

" Informed Ragoo??" Gautham asked

"Yeah... She is really excited, and is planning to hold a major party for Shona."

"Didn't she share her experience with Oberios" Gautham asked

Laksh raised his eyebrow in confusion, then shook his head in negative.

" Ragini also got the Oberoi Tender for her company two years back.." Gautham saw a amusement on Laksh's face, combined with guilt. Gautham knew that Ragini and Laksh, in a way , kept themselves secondary in their relationship. Ragini, never exposed herself in front of Laksh. Laksh never saw Ragini, who was upfront, attitude driven, and rude. Of Course she was sweet and helpful earlier too, But she kept that to her siblings and Teacher Maa only. Post her affair with Karthik,she changed herself. Gautham actually was not fan of that change. Positive aspect of that change was that she took life more sensitively and started being more social and devoted herself for others' happiness. And this became her negative aspect too. She forgot herself. In case Of Laksh , She loves him too much that she just forgets to tell him about her. And the poor guy gets guilty whenever a new information about her crops up.

And Laksh... He is also the same. He loves her very much that he hides trivial information from her to keep her safe and Happy. Gautham always felt , With the love they have for each other, they should also learn to open to each other, in terms of feelings.

" I think so you should use her talent , once your baby is fit and fine" Gautham tried to change the subject

" Yeah... She will join me after Baby is comfortable with Maa.Swara will go to Maheshwari Hospital in the meanwhile" Laksh said with hope.

They were travelling through a deserted area. A semi forest area, with loads of trees and rarely small tea points .When they reached a particular region, Gautham applied brakes. He saw a cow right in the middle of the road.

" I will get him" Gautham released his belt and walked out of the car.As soon as he reached the animal, he heard rattling footsteps. He could see well built men coming out of their hideouts and reaching him. He looked back at his car. Laksh seemed to have understood the situation. He was releasing his seatbelt. Gautham immediately locked his car with his automatic key. Laksh started hitting the windows of the car . Gautham could hear his muffled shouts. Something about the situation told him that these people are here for Laksh.

" Tum Laksh Maheshwari hain na" One man asked, confirming Gautham's doubt.

" Haan" Gautham affirmed. " I am Laksh Maheshwari"

They were five to six people, who started hitting him with rods. They saw Laksh in the car. But they were not interested in him, as they mistook Gautham for Laksh. They almost turned Gautham into a pulp, with Laksh helplessly screaming inside the locked vehicle.

Another car came into the scene. Gautham, who was the ground, used all his strength to see the people in the vehicle. Sudharashan Babu was sitting in the driver's seat and a figure that resembled Ragini's father DD Goenka sat in the back seat. Gautham could see them smirking at him, who was lying on the ground , clearly mistaking him for Laksh.

" guys... Well Done... " Sudharshan shouted." Your payment and its double is deposited in your Bank...Now move out before anyone sees you." Sudharshan drove off, followed by the goons.Fortunately, Sudharshan didn't see Laksh and those Goons didn't take effort to inform him about the man in the car.

Gautham struggled a bit to get his key . He unlocked the car. In no time Laksh reached Gautham, agitated and exhausted

" Gautham!!!!!!!..." Laksh screamed his name and pulled Gautham on to his lap

Gautham managed a smile

" It's that Sudharashan Babu and DD Goenka....I won't leave them!!!!." Laksh screamed

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A day well spent.. That is what Mauli would love to quote on her instagram page , posting her family pic. After Ragini's entry into Their lives things have been lighter in tone. She loved the girl. Ragini almost lived a life similar to hers. Mauli was thankful to God that Ragini got a better life. A big Family.

Mauli doubted the intentions of her father in bringing Ragini back. She feared that Ragini's life would be chase, like how her life was. But she was convinced that it was not so the case. Ragini had a man, unlike her. So she believes that Ragini is having a better life and will continue so.

Mauli was surprised that her brother took a day off from his busy schedule to spend with them. Ragini has started to infect them with her positivity.

It was a bad day for Karthik. He lost the Oberoi Tender, for which , they had come all the way to Kolkata from Delhi. But Karthik was calmer than Mauli thought, Taking into the special reference that Laksh got the tender. Ragini was very happy for Laksh and her jethani , Swara, who was the lead of their team. But she toned down her expressions , as she didnt want to hurt Karthik. Karthik understood that and was cool enough to congratulate her on her Husband's victory. Karthik and Ragini was trying to make visible efforts to be nice to each other. And slowly they were accepting each other. Karthik took his Bua's word sinto serious consideration.

Moods rea a notch higher , when DD, decided to Cook for them. He was all over the kitchen with servants grazing around. The food was awesome. But the kitchen was murdered.

Mauli was happy. After a long time her family seemed happy. She hated her Bhabhi and Bhaiyya less that day. She hated them for losing Ragini. Ragini only was with her for 20 days after her birth. 'Sonia', That was the name given to Ragini by Mauli. Janaki wanted Baby's Bua to name her, then. And they named her 'Sonia. Soina Goenka. But times and Things changed. Now that little girl was Ragini Laksh Maheshwari. Mauli occasionally referred Ragini as Sonia and Ragini was now comfortable with that

Mauli had seen her Bhabhi silently weeping, holding a small fabric, in which Ragini was covered soon after her Birth. Even DD used to shed tears for his daughter, without any marks. But Mauli doubted their genuinity. Even after Ragini's arrival, her Bhabhi and Bhaiyya were not really behaving like they were enjoying their daughter's presence. But this day proved her wrong. They were all together and like a family, barring her parents, who were interested in Ragini.

Mauli knew that her father Ashok Goenka only saw Ragini and for that matter as a protection shield for his heir.As he saw her for her brother.Same goes for her mother. Their superstitions ruined her life. She didn't want Ragini to have the same fate.

Another happy thing that happened was that Sudharshan Babu was grounded by her father for his alleged mismanagement of resources. He was made to kneel down in their outer mandir in front of God, from Dawn to Dusk , without Food and water. Mauli loved that. She hated that man. Slimy snake with togue of a pervert. Ragini felt bad, even though she firmly believed that Sudharshan babu deserved it. Mauli , Naira and Ragini, who are on the Anti Sudharadhan team , came every hour to see whether Sudarshan is still kneeling down or not, from their balcony.

Onward to the sunset, Everyone gathered for Tea, along with a game of dumb sharades. Mauli and Naira teamed up with Kairav, DD and Janaki, intentionally leaving out Karthik and Ragini in a team. Initially they were uncomfortable, but as the game progressed, they ended as each other's strength, giving Hi- Fis to each other on successful Guesses.

"Hathi Mere Saathi" Karthik screamed and Pulled Ragini to dance, beating Mauli and Naira.

"Toh bhabhi..." Ragini smirked. "You are going to get us Pakoras, as promised."

" Yes Wifey" Karthik casually side hugged Ragini.. " Admit that you have lost to Goenka siblings and Get us thta Hot and Spicy Pakodas." Mauli beamed at their instant bond. She swirled her fingers around them and broke her knuckles.

" Mr . Dheen Dhayal Goenka!!!!!" They were startled by Laksh, Who screamed DD's name. Laksh was looking like a mess, Blood stains on shirt, Full in Sweat.

Laksh marched to DD and held his collar in a swift.

" How Dare you??" Laksh screamed. Karthik spontaneously reached out and tried to separated them. Laksh pushed Karthik to the ground with his elbow and retained his grip on DD.

Naira and Janaki ran to Karthik and helped him on feet

" Security!!!!!" Karthik screamed.

" Sh... Karthik" DD calmed Karthik with his palm. By then Sudharshan Babu reached the scene with Ashok Goenka and Parvathy Goenka. Mauli saw a brief confusion on Sudharshan's face. He popped out of it and lunged at Laksh, but was stopped by DD.Ragini stood shocked without any word or action.

"Laksh Beta" DD calmly looked at Laksh." What is the issue??"

" Beta???" Laksh snorted . " You call me Beta.... Don't you Dare... After turning my brother into pulp, You call me Beta??" Laksh , still held DD's collar

" What??" That question came in Unison from Many and DD was one among them

" What happened to Sanskar.??" Ragini asked worried, moving closer to Laksh.

" Not Sanskar, Gautham" Laksh left DD's collar and turned to Ragini, Meanwhile Janaki , Karthik and Naira swarmed around DD

"DD Goenka and this Sudharshan babu almost killed our Gautham, with their Goons" Laksh's eyes brimmed as held Ragin's hand

" Oh My God...Gautham??? " Ragini panicked.." Is He Okay???Are You Fine.. Blood" Ragini was hysterical, She skimmed and scanned through Laksh' Body for bruises

"I am Absolutely Fine... It is his Blood... Guatham's... He is at our Hospital" Laksh wiped his tears with his arm.Ragini was looking at him, worried. " Gautham is fine for now, Sanskar said that he will have to lie in the hospital tonight."

" Laksh Beta... I dont know what you are talking about??" DD explained innocently

" Dont you dare lie.." Laksh looked at DD in rage. " I saw you and this Sudharashan, instructing your Goons."

" Laksh.... Enough !!!!" Karthik screamed.

" Mr. DD Goenka..." Laksh ignored Karthik and aimed at DD. " Today, Because of You my friend, My brother is in danger. I wont leave you, if anything happens to him"

" Its not Papa" Ragini said

" What??" Laksh looked at her in cofusion

"Papa and Sudharshan Babu din't do this" Ragini said softly

" Ha Beta... Ragini is Right... I don't even know what you're talking about" DD justified him calmly.

" Dont you dare call me Beta...." Laksh screamed. Mauli saw Karthik balling his fist and controlling his anger looking at Ragini.

" I know what actual kind of Hypocrite you are" Laksh unleashed his anger

" Laksh , Behave!!!!" Ragini screamed, startling everyone especially Laksh. " he is my father"

Laksh looked at her in disbelief. Ragini composed herself and walked towards Laksh.

" He didn't do it, Laksh" Ragini said calmly.

" Ragini , I saw him and this Man" Laksh almost pleaded

" No way Laksh.." Ragini denied

" so, You don't trust Me" Something snapped in Laksh. Laksh's tone and facial expressions turned hard.

"No Jaan.... It is not that But,...." Ragini tried to reason

" But What??? Laksh snorted.. " Oh, I actually Forgot... i might be talking to Goenka's daughter not my Wife...Right???

" What... ??? Ragini asked in disbelief.. "Laksh, now you sounding stupid... Listen to me"

" No...." Laksh almost shouted . " You listen to me Ragini" Laksh held her by shoulder. " Your father and his goon today attacked Gautham with the help of some Gundas. And I saw them instructing those Goons, who attacked Gautham... I saw them.. Damn It!!!"

"Laksh Listen..." Ragini cupped Laksh's Face. " It is a misunderstanding...Papa will never do such a thing... Not at least Today...He was with......."

" You dont believe me Right??" Laksh asked her calmly, interrupting her

" I do .... But " Ragini answered.

Laksh released himself from her grip and turned to to the entrance. Ragini looked at him in despair. He kicked a chair, which was in front of him. And walked to his car. Ragini was trying reach his pace, But her belly was not allowing it.

" Laksh...Please listen to Me" Ragini spoke on top her voice, trying to reach him. Laksh simply walked off in anger and got in his car and left.

"Laksh!!!" Ragini Screamed....and burst into tears.

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" Well done Children....What a plan." Ashok Goenka toasted a drink. Janaki, DD and Parvathy raised the toast. Sudharshan was also present in the study, Oogling their alcohol

"Yes Dad.... " DD took a sip.. " Awesome plan Janaki..."

" Initially When Sudharshan told me about Ragini being married to a guy, who was not interested in her, I thought it would be easy for us to bring her home , when time comes. But when it was time for us to bring her home, she is deeply in love with him and heavily pregnant. " Janaki sipped in between her words.

"I thought she would believe us when we blame Annapurna for separating her from us. But, I was wrong Annapurna and Laksh were two poles which we could not separate her from. When the blame game failed, I used my ' Mother Card' and tried to bring her home. But she didn't budge as Laksh didn't want us in her Life. But God was with Us, Her health deteriorated and he had to give in. That foolish boy didn't want to hurt his lovely wife by revealing her birth truth, and ended up sending her to us." Janaki Chuckled

" Yup..." DD Picked up from where Janaki left. " We were honestly very scared that he might harm Karthik, with the help of Kunal Arora, so we didnt take any action till three weeks. And By the time , Ragini grew little attached to us. Now as we are reaching climax, We decided to slowly start our plan to separate them. So, Today I took Off from work, intentionally and spent time with my family, in front of Ragini, so that She sees me the whole Day. And we made a story of Sudarshan being Punished for his mistakes. Ragini might have assumed that the person sitting in the temple, kneeling to God is Sudharshan as she only he sees his back, while Sudharshan was outside the house with hsi body double is in the temple.

" And Laksh will be attacked by goons and at the end we wanted him to clearly see Sudharshan and my Body Double in the car, which he would assume to be Me. Then Ragini will feel Laksh is lying and The misunderstanding will begin." Janaki said

" A glitch occurred when Goons mistook Gautham for Laksh." Sudarshan hung ids head down

But it came in favour of us," Parvathy Goenka said confidently. If Laksh was attcked, there were chances of him hiding it from Ragini. But as Gautham was attacked, Laksh lost his cool and behaved rashly. Ragini still believes that he misunderstood something and is trying him on phone"

" He will not pick..His Ego is deeply hurt. As His Ragini is not trusting Him But Us" Janaki chuckled. " So he wont calm easily"

" So ...Ragini aur Laksh Ka Judai ka first success Mubarak Ho" Janaki raised her glass, turned her back to others

"One more week, Everything will be over... Ragini will be with us , To Delhi" Janaki thought... " Bauji will get what he wants... His superstition will be honoured... His Grand Heir Kartik Goenka will be safe .... And In one week... Before leaving Kolkata, Me and DD will also get what we want...Our Children will be Safe and Sound.... Be it we will have to sacrifices lives and Happiness of others" A lone tear escaped Janaki's eyes.

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Author's Note

First of All Belated Happy Birthday to Our Dearest Teju.....Was supposed to update yesterday, But Couldn't.

Secondly, Guys... really sorry about the Late Update...was really held up. My Sister in Law is going to have a Lock down Wedding by the end of this month, So, Bhabhi will have loads of Responsibilities..... Wont update till July first week. Be Patient and Keep Loving JKTH

Will Miss you people for a Month........