Laksh: Are you sure you want to stay here alone? I could extend my stay for a couple of weeks.

Sanskar: No Laksh, you need to go back. Ragini and the rest probably miss you. It won't be fair. I wouldn't be staying back either if Swara wasn't here. But I need to convince her and apologise to her. I will be back with her very soon. But you can't tell anyone that I've stayed back for Swara. Say that I've stayed back as it was Arjun's wedding going on.

Laksh: I won't tell them anything but please be back soon.

Sanskar: I will but for now have a safe flight.

Laksh: I'll see you soon and hopefully with Swara.

They hug and Laksh goes inside the airport while Sanskar waves bye to him and leaves.

Back at Shah Mansion:

Arjun dropped Riya off to her house and went back home with Ruhi and Swara. Priya saw them and went to talk to Swara.

Priya: Swara what is this? Arjun said that you stayed back at the office. How many times do I tell you not to work so much? I bet you didn't even have proper food. Come here I made your favourite food yesterday but you weren't here so I thought to send it across to you but Arjun didn't let me. I still have some left if you want.

Swara: You have no idea about the food I ate yesterday. 

She said that looking at Arjun and Ruhi because they were the ones who forced her to stay at the hospital yesterday night and she had to eat the bland hospital food.

Priya: See I told you. Come on I'll set up the table for you and heat the food up. 

Swara: Thank you Mom! But don't put too much in I'm not that hungry.

Priya: Ok just wait a minute.

As Priya was heating up the food for Swara, Arjun and Ruhi also sat down to give her company and to make sure she has her medicines after the meal. Arnav came as well and sat down with them talking casually.

Arnav: By the way, where were you guys all day?

They looked at each other in silence. And Arjun spoke.

Arjun: Dad actually Swara was at work and Ruhi was with her and I was with Riya, you can call her to confirm.

Arnav: No need to call her. Because I know you're lying. 

Arjun: What do you mean Dad?

Arnav: I have a friend who was at the hospital in the afternoon and by chance he saw you all there. He overheard your conversation and called to tell me that Swara has a blood clot in her brain. Is this true?

They looked at each other before Swara answered.

Swara: Yes, it's true. We only found out yesterday and that's why I wasn't home since I had to be in the hospital all night.

Priya dropped the utensil she was holding and walked over to Swara.

Priya: Why didn't you tell us? This isn't something to hide. God forbid, if something happened to you then?

Swara: I know and I'm really sorry! I shouldn't have kept this but I didn't have the courage to tell you this. To tell you that there is a possibility I might die.

Priya: Don't say that! Nothing will happen to you. What did the doctor say?

Ruhi: The doctor said that the clot is very big and that he would prefer to do the surgery as soon as possible but there is a side effect. After the operation there is a chance she might lose her memory.

Priya and Arnav were shocked to core upon hearing what Ruhi had said. They couldn't believe after all that Swara had been through, God still decided to put her through this. Priya hugged Swara and then Arnav joined too. After they broke the hug, Swara spoke.

Swara: What happened? Why are you all so sad? The doctor said that there is a possibility that I might lose my memory, that doesn't mean it is confirmed. And besides, even if I do won't that be for the better? I lose my memory and forget all about whatever happened with me in the past.

Priya: But what about us? You'll forget us too.

Swara: Then you'll be there to remind me. You're not getting rid of me so soon.

Priya: Why would we want to get rid of you? We got another daughter in the form of you. And nothing will happen to you. I won't let anything happen.

She hugs Swara again whilst Sanskar comes in and Swara notices him. She breaks the hug and smiles at Priya and is about to go when Arnav stops her.

Arnav: Swara where are you going?

Swara: Actually Dad I'm very sleepy so I'm gonna go to my room.

Priya: But what about dinner? You said you were hungry. Swara I'm not taking any chances on you. Come on you have to eat. Sit back down.

Swara: But Mom I'm not hungry anymore.

Priya: Absolutely not! I don't care if you're not hungry you will eat all of this. You never take care of yourself so at least let me. Sit down!

Ruhi looked behind and saw Sanskar there. She knew now why Swara wanted to go from here.

Ruhi: Mom let her. She should take rest.

Priya: Yes, you're right she should take rest. Right after she eats because that is equally important.

Swara knew now that there was no escaping so she thought to completely ignore Sanskar and pretend as if she was meeting him for the first time as she didn't want Priya and Arnav to know about Sanskar.

Swara: Ok fine. I will eat but you have to promise me ice cream after dinner. 

Priya: Promise! Now come on, the food is getting cold.

Swara takes the first bite as Sanskar comes towards them. She unknowingly starts eating faster and faster seeing Sanskar and ends up coughing on it.

Ruhi: Swara! Here have some water. 

Ruhi rubs her back and calms her down so that her behaviour doesn't seem suspicious. Meanwhile Sanskar comes to them and greets Priya and Arnav.

Priya: Swara! I completely forgot to introduce you to him. Swara meet Sanskar. Arjun's best friend. He came here for a meeting and we requested him on staying here until Arjun's wedding.

Swara: Hi. 

Swara spoke sternly with no emotion in her voice. 

Sanskar: Hi. Actually aunty we have met before.

Swara looked at him shocked as she thought that Sanskar was going to reveal how he was related to her.

Priya: Really? Swara you never told me about him.

Sanskar: What's there to tell aunty? We only met today. Actually the meeting we had today was with her. 

Swara breathed a sigh of relief whilst Arjun gave Ruhi a glare and whispered to her.

Arjun: When did this happen?

Ruhi: Bhai actually I forgot to check the information on the company properly and it turned out to be them...

Arjun: Ruhi! You didn't think it was necessary for me to know this?

Ruhi: Not really. I mean Swara handled everything professionally and it went pretty smoothly. 

Arjun: What am I going to do with you?

He moves away from her whilst Ruhi takes Swara to her bedroom as the situation could get a little messy if she didn't.

In their room, Swara sat down on the side of the bed and look at a corner of the bed with no emotion displaying on her face. Ruhi tried to cheer her up but it all went in vain. 

In the middle of the night, Swara went out to get water as she was feeling thirsty but stopped seeing Sanskar there. She changed her direction to go back but Sanskar pulled her on to a wall and held her with force.

End of Part 26

Sorry for updating late. My wrist hurt and it was difficult to type this but I hope you enjoyed!

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