Hey All,

Back with a long due update. Apologies for the delay. Just getting back to the craft of writing after a break. Apologies again, if this update doesn't meet your expectations. Will try to get better.

Happy Reading and Please ignore any typos and errors. Do drop a word, if you can.

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Swara paced in their room restlessly.

Oh! She should have known it, he would be up to some mischief. He dropped enough hints, no! His naughty look, that wicked smile which always made her heart leap. She should have. Swara sunk on the bed with a tired sigh.

"You called this upon yourself, Swara," She admitted the chiding of the inner voice. It was two months past their honeymoon, but the jolly ride was intact. The passion and magic of love seemed never-ending. And she was loved by everyone in Maheswari Family. The same love, she had been yearning for years. And at times it scared her, that it might just be a happy dream and she would snap out of it at any moment.

But with Sanskaar next to her, she knew her fears were uncalled for.

And his promise 'Your wish, my command' He stood true to it. May it be sneaking at midnight for an ice cream treat, super romantic dinner date, dance in the rain, a song for her ...every little wish, she didn't even have to ask and had to come up with new ones. Though she basked in all attention, soon guilt took over.

She wished to do something very special for him and it had to be of his choice. It was on one of the nights, she broached the topic. Cocooned in the warmth of their laced bodies, snuggled under a duvet, her fingers gently stroked his damp hair.

"I like when you do that, Shona," Sanskaar nuzzled into her neck softly and felt her stir. He always loved theirs after lovemaking moments. Smiling, Swara called out his name softly. A look into her eyes, he knew, she had something to say. And he wished, that one day, she would shed all slightest hesitations and just demand. But his Swara, sweetest and cutest and still shy ...he smiled.

He pressed a kiss on the tip of her nose in a loving gesture. "Just say it" he murmured n a lazy tone. And Swara opened up. "Now don't tell me ki kuch nahi hain."

Sanskaar smiled at her pout. He didn't have a list, but just one! "Hain Kuch," He whispered on her lips. Her breath quickened at the slightest touch and hands curled around him at will. And his words whispered kisses.

"You have no clue of nights I have spent in the same room hoping for a glimpse of you, Swara." His breath tickled her softly. "I would have given anything to just to hold you back in my arms after that night. I always had only one wish" Reading her dazed eyes, Sanskaar tipped her chin just enough for their lips to meet and murmured right on them.

"You"

And she surrendered with a sweet sigh.

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Few Weeks passed. Swara decided not to give up despite Sanskaar brushing it off citing, he didn't have any. And that fine morning, she turned adamant and didn't mind throwing a temper tantrum as well.

"I am not talking to you, Mr.Maheswari" she grumbled with a pout.

"You sure? sochlo, Swara. There's no backing out." He warned her with a smile.

Oh! He was right, she should have listened to him. But no! She was up for the challenge  but no way saw this coming.

He had been smiling non-stop when he picked scrapbook, turned over an empty page and scribbled something out of Swara's view. "After I leave to the office," he told strictly and she nodded, keeping her curiosity in check. Though his goodbye kiss lasted longer than usual scrambling all her senses, his words 'let it be tonight' piqued her interest levels.

It was only when she cast a glance at his words, reality landed on her with a thud. It simply read.

'Seduce me, Wifey'

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Seduce? Seduce? Those words played in her mind in a thousand colourful variations. He wanted her to seduce, knowing, she no way came close to him, in the romance department. It was Sanskaar who always initiated their make-out sessions and she would just follow the lead. And now?

Its been half an hour and she was still reeling out of shock. Ok! Fine! Swara drew in a deep breath, gulped a glass of water. " Calm down Swara. Calm down. You will be seducing your husband. Shouldn't be tough at all," she told herself. Swara knew why he chose tonight.

Maheswari's had an important wedding to attend and were out of town. Sanskaar had a deal to close, hence he chose to skip, as Swara. And they would be back by morning.

 Oh no! She's not gonna seduced her husband with the whole family going around not even behind closed doors. Tonight is the night. Bracing herself Swara turned to universal saver Google and quickly typed

"How to seduce your husband?" And in 15 minutes her head started spinning with a load of information. Not happening. She tossed the phone aside. She needs quick and solid advice. And there's only one who can help her out.

Her best friend, Ragini

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Ragini jumped at Swara's call. It had been a month to her marriage with Laksh and they were just back from their honeymoon. She had plans of meeting Swara and when the opportunity presented itself, she couldn't wait to catch up. She dropped at Maheshwari Mansion.

Swara listened as her friend went on to give in snippets of her married life. And it was on their honeymoon, she realised Laksh was a terrible bathroom singer but tagged himself as modern Kishore Kumar.

"Chauk Gayi na mere talent dekh kar," he told her on their first night after a horrible singing session which made her break into a fit of giggles. "Talent ki koi khadar Nahi hain" he mumbled next. Ragini recalled her husband's antics fondly.

"Paagal hain by god! I tell you, Swara." Ragini smiled and turned to Swara. It took a minute to realise Swara had something else in mind. "Kya Hua?"

"Ragini," Swara cleared her throat and leaned forward. Her next words had Ragini screaming out

"Did you say Seduce?"

Swara never felt thankful for being in the house. By now the whole town would have known she has plans to seduce her husband given Ragini's OTP voice."Where's my innocent friend? What did Sanskaar do to you ?" Ragini asked quite seriously, then smiled. "Tell me about it."

"You are taking after Laksh in dramatics, Ragini " Swara shook her head. "It's not Sanskaar. It's on me." And she shared the story.

"Hmm. ..Fine! So, he thinks you are still some sweet & cute kid. Let's prove him wrong. But for that, we need to talk a little dirty and you have to get bold" Ragini told her in a hushed tone.

Swara nodded diligently.

It was by noon Swara came back after a little shopping spree, Ragini took her on and she had a game plan. All it needs is a little work.

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Sanskaar couldn't stop smiling as he drove back from the office. He cracked the deal and was in a mood to celebrate. He can't wait to get back to Swara and share in person. He recalled their little session in the morning and smiled more.

How cute did she look grumbling? Her pouty lips just made her more adorable. It was rare for Swara to throw a tantrum when she does, it has to be for an important one. Maybe he understood a little where this came from. Truly, he didn't have any wishes. But then a little teasing won't hurt. Sanskaar laughed out.

He should have waited to watch her reaction. It would have been fun. On another note would it be more fun if his wifey really gives a try? He threw a glance at fresh rose bouquet he picked for her and a pack of her favourite chocolates. He grinned. He had plans tonight.

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Sanskaar walked in humming some random song in a cheerful mood.

Shona...

About to get in a room he stopped, just a step behind. The room was brightly-lit with candles and scent of vanilla wafted around in sultry notes. On the glass table, in the centre, was a bowl of juicy strawberries and two wine glasses waiting to be filled. Notes of Beethoven floated around.

Sanskaar sighed leaning on to the door. He had never seen a more perfect setting. If his wife was setting up to seduce him ... damn! he' s already sold. All he needs now is for her to walk in and smile at him.

He stepped in his eyes looking around and gently placed roses on the bed. Where is she?

Shona... He called gently.

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Swara stared at her reflection in the mirror. She still had no clue how would she do it ...but she's not gonna step back, without giving a try. She recalled Ragini's words about this being a very personal issue and no one in the world would be able to help her in detail. She has to figure out a way...because of its something just between husband and wife, not for the world. Only they know how it works for each other. And Swara couldn't agree more.

But she felt glad. A talk with Ragini instilled her with a new sense of confidence as her tips about setting up the mood. She decided on each one taking Sanskaar tastes into preference. And it felt thrilling being in charge for the first time. 

Then Ragini suggested the idea of sexy lingerie. They checked for few but Swara said no-no. She would never be comfortable and without comfort in fashion, there's no confidence. And tonight she can't falter on it.

She came back, checked her wardrobe, mulled for half an hour, going through everything and finally decided on something her skin would sink in comfortably.No makeup tonight, she decided. Just bare and real.

It was then, his voice reached her faintly. Her heart kicked up. He's here. Swara closed her eyes and chanted to self, you can do it. Bracing herself she stepped out.

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The click of the dressing room door grabbed his attention. A turn, he stood facing the entrance ...his eyes eager for a glimpse of her, but nothing prepared him for the knocking sight as she stepped out.

It was in one of his favourite white shirts, which Swara had taken a liking during their Swiss trip. Swara wanted to claim it and Sanskaar teased her if it's just the shirt, not the owner. He still remembered the teasing session, how she smiled saying she owns both.

The same fabric flowed through her. A bit oversized yet the fabric clung to her in right places like a second skin leaving hardly anything for imagination. And mid-thigh black short just went perfect with it, baring her smooth creamy legs. It wasn't the first time he had seen her in it but combined with setting and in the light of glowing candles, with wet hair clinging to her cheeks, she looked like a sexy siren.

Little hesitant first, Swara simply thought she would run back into the room, but then Sankaar's expression told her, he liked it. And she suddenly felt more confident. She stepped close ...and declared.

"I am going to seduce you. And you have to get seduced."

Only Sanskaar knew what it took for him not to laugh at his wife's antics. Demand and declaration at once. She already did the job by just walking out in that sexy dress. All he had to do was grab her and kiss hard, then peel the shirt off her little by little ..and...

 Giving break to his thoughts Sanskaar smirked. Well, no harm in getting seduced. He deliberately loosened his tie, undid a few buttons his smirk turning wide. "Try your luck Mrs Maheswari." 

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Swara gulped. Did he have to do that sexy tie move on her? Damn you! Sanskaar. She muttered a curse. A change of song of stopped Sanskaar in his tracks.

Bahon mein chale aao...

Oh! Humse Sanam kya parda

Lata's voice filled the room. A slight turn, Swara stood stretching her arms for him to walk in. He nodded in negative and stepped back only to have a persistent Swara enacting song, following him around mouthing lines making some sexy moves.

Chale Hain Jana Hai Najar Churake Yun

Phir Thami Thi Sajan Tumne Meri Kalayi Kyun Humm

She questioned wounding her arms around him. Sanskaar almost gave in for a moment, but he gained back the ground, pulled away from her gently. But he didn't realise in a bid to tease Swara, he just made a wrong move.

Swara stood her eyes brimming with tears watching, Sanskar walking away. What did she think? She knew she is neither one of sexy women with long legs or some sexy siren to make moves..but she tried didn't she?

I tried ok! Her voice alerted Sanskaar. She was in tears.

"Hey, Swara! He was back to her in a flash and cupped her face. "Mazak tha! I was just.."

Swara stepped back ."Mazak tha? You know me, don't you? But still, I tried. I know I am not sexy, but I wanted to do this for you."

Not sexy? Sanskaar shook his head. His wife has many misconceptions, he had to correct tonight

"Ragini ne kaha tha . I should have listened to her and put that sexy gown on and played that touch me touch me kiss me, kiss me number." Swara chided herself.

"You told Ragini about this? " He shook again. 

Swara wiped her tears " Aur kya karti? I didn't know what to do. Maybe I should have asked you, Sanskaar, please tell me how can I seduce you?"

"Well, you should have done that!" He teased her with a smile.

Swara blinked through tears. "I should have?" She didn't resist this time when Sanskaar cupped her cheeks and wiped tears gently.

"Yes! I Have 101 tips on it."

"101?" Her eyes widened. Sanskaar grinned and pulled her close by the collar and felt her tremble at the slightest touch of his lips, over her cheek.

Hmm ...he murmured breathing her in, his lip sliding over the smooth curve of her neck with painful slowness. "That's the first tip," he whispered. A gentle tug at the ear lobe. "And that's the second one,"

Swara surrendered with a moan taking his name.

"Sanskaar," her fingers weaved into his hair mimicking his every little move. She gave a long lingering kiss over his neck and a little nibble at ear had Sanskaar tugging her back for a kiss. And she joined him. Just more tips followed. They ended up first in the shower and then in bed going wet and wild. By end of an hour or two, Swara was sure, she seduced her husband fairly and she had many tips handy.

"Should I have put that gown on? "She asked as they relaxed. Sanskaar nodded no. "Sexiness is not about clothes, Shona. It's all about attitude and confidence. I wouldn't mind if you are clothed tip to toe. For my eyes, you are the sexiest woman on earth. Never say you are not. Samjhi Mrs Sexy Maheswari." 

Swara nodded. Trust him to make her smile. Then, they munched on strawberries, fed each other bits, toasted over wine midst kissing and talking sessions. It was then, Sanskaar shared a thought that crossed his mind.

"How about having a baby?"

He had no clue where it came from and he wasn't sure if that's a good idea at that point. It's been only a few months, they had been married. It was on an impulse he shared this.

"Swara. I think..." Wetness on her cheeks alerted him, had him worried the next minute.

Overwhelmed was Swara's first feeling she had no clue why the thought of having a baby filled her up. A little miracle. A part of her and Sanskaar. They never talked about it, never planned around it, but now...it just felt right. Her heart vouched for it.

"Swara ...Woh main.."

Swara read the worry in his eyes. "How about a little Sanskaar?" She smiled through misty eyes watched the change in his expression. And she knew they shared the same sentiments. Sanskaar pressed a kiss on her forehead.

"How about a little Swara?"

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And it was after a year they welcomed two little miracles of their life. A baby boy and a baby girl. Little Veda and Little Sholk as chosen by Annapurna. It was through the time of pregnancy, Swara and Sanskaar became closer, embarking on a new journey. Motherhood just made Swara value and cherish the people in her life. Indeed they had been miracles for they brought together her estranged family together.

Sumitra and Kavita.

Losing her kids made Sumita realise her mistakes. Adi's indifference and Kavita's words once when she paid a visit to her. 

"I was wrong Maa and I wish you had stopped me, told me I was wrong. I hated Sekhar uncle because I thought, he was being unfair. He always pointed out my mistakes, only because he wanted me to learn and grow, but I have taken it in the wrong way. I wish you did the same, Maa. My life would have different. I would have been. I made my share of mistakes Maa and you did your share."

Those words hit her hard as Adi's growing indifference. When she tried to talk all he would say was. "How could a mother even think of harming her child, Maa? And she didn't have an answer. After a lot of suffering and repentance, she decided to seek peace with Swara.

And Swara's forgiving nature just made her repent more. She changed and wished only if she could undo all her unfair treatment to Swara. She can't, but she can make 'Bose house',  a loving place for Swara. Her Maayka. 

Sanskaar was apprehensive. It was only after a lot of assurances by Janaki and Dadi, he agreed. But he couldn't help pass a warning, a scratch on Swara, He would bring down hell.

And true to her word, Sumitra turned a new leaf round as Kavita. But Sanskaar made sure Swara had a protection squad around, Ragini, Adi, Janaki and Dadi. He came so close to losing Swara once, wouldn't take chances again. Swara couldn't be happier.All the love just made her glow from within. The delivery went smooth. And when she held those little ones for the first time, she cried out of happiness as Sanskaar.

And the rest of the journey had been more beautiful.

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Swara smiled as she fondly traced photographs she picked for Scrapbook. It had been an integral part of their life as always holding all precious moments. It has been 6 years and life moved on for the better. 

Veda and Sholk filled the mansion with smiles as Little Medha, Pari and Adarsh's daughter. When Ansh, son of Laksh and Ragini joined them ... the kids were unstoppable. Adi was just a little away from making it to the U-19 cricket team. And all 4 still attended his matches, with kids who would cheer for their "Adi Mama"

As for her, she took up a start-up project at Maheswari Inc. which gave feasibility to balance family and work. And with Sanskaar by her side, she didn't have a thing to worry about.

 The clock chimed at 9.00. Swara looked at her kids, cuddled to Sanskaar all ears for their dad's bedtime stories. Sanskaar gave her a playful wink and focused back on the story. She watched them with a smile.

Before few years, she had been a different Swara, all her dreams and hopes masked in a little corner of her heart. But now if she had to describe her life ... she would just say

Its happiness ...Unmasked.

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