Hello friends... I am back with the most awaited part. This would be in two parts...hope it would meet your expectations...so let's start
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Flashback

It was when Swara completed her secondary education.

"Dad, I want to do a bachelor's degree in theater arts", said Swara praying to god that her father should agree.

"No Swara, everyone is doing engineering because they would get a good job and earn money", said Shekar.

"But I want to be an actress".

"You are going to become an engineer and earn lots of money. That's it. I can't let my reputation to be on stake because of your stupid dreams. Take this application and fill it. Tomorrow only we are going to the university. Don't be so selfish, you have the responsibility of your brother too", said Shekar in a stern voice.

"Please dad", requested Swara.

"This is not the first time we are having this discussion, right? So, do as I say", shouted Shekar.

Swara ran to her room crying. From her childhood, she wanted to become an actress and see herself on the big screen. Whenever she watched a movie, she imagined herself in the shoes of the main leads and always tried to imitate them, she was successful in doing that as well. But for her father, she unwillingly joined engineering and started to go to college. Though she was not interested in it, yet she managed to pass in all the subjects of her first semester. The only thing that she liked in that college was dramatics club. She joined in it and started acting in few plays whenever there was any event in their college.

Once, after seeing her acting in a play in their college fest, one person approached her.

"Hey hi, I have seen your acting today, it was so realistic", that man praised Swara.

"Thank you", replied Swara.

"I am Rajat and I am in search of a fresh face to promote my brand. So, will you do that for me? Of course, I will pay for it and, I am planning to shoot a short film too. So, if you are willing to do it, then we can complete the formalities".

Swara was very happy but then her father's anger stopped her from accepting the offer. "Well, I...I need some time".

"No problem, here is my visiting card. I will be waiting for your call", Rajat handed over a card to her.

Swara was in dilemma as of to accept this offer or not. She didn't know whom to speak with or ask for permission. So, after a lot of debating with her heart and mind she finally decided to give it a try without telling anyone.

Swara being hell tensed as she was doing something without telling her father for the first time, dialed Rajat's number with her hands shaking terribly "hell...hello...I am Swara Gadodia. I am in... interested in accepting your deal".

"Wow! That's great. I will text you the address. Be there by tomorrow evening", replied Rajat.

"Okay, sir".

"See you then, Bye!!"

Next day, after college at around 4.00 p.m. she reached the place. It was a small studio where there were not many people. She entered inside clutching her bag. She found one lady in the reception and went near her.

"Excuse me, can I meet Mr. Rajat?"

"Are you Swara Gadodia? (for which Swara nodded in yes) sir is waiting for you. Come with me", said the lady and took Swara into a room where Rajat was busy writing something. Seeing Swara, he came towards her.

"Hey Swara, I am happy that you accepted this deal. So, I will just tell you the concept of this advertisement and then we will shoot it after taking your screening test. Is that okay?", asked Rajat.

Swara nodded in yes. After understanding the concept, Swara changed her costume and they started rehearsals. As it was just a five minutes advertisement, it did not take much time for them to shoot. Afterwards, they started shooting short film too. Seeing her acting, Swara got few offers for modeling and advertisements (mostly of other languages which would not be telecasted in local channels). She was very careful in accepting them because she didn't want to get caught by her father. So, she didn't accept any big projects. Though sometimes she felt guilty for doing it without telling anyone, yet she felt an unknown happiness for at least trying to fulfil her dreams.

Everything was going good until one day when one of their family friends visited Gadodia's without any invitation.

"Mukesh ji, what a surprise, come inside. Shekar look who is here", said Shanthi, Shekar's wife.

"Who is that Shanthi? (looking at Mukesh) hey after a long-time buddy (he went and hugged Mukesh) what a sudden surprise?", exclaimed Shekar.

"I was just passing from here so thought to visit you. How is ma, Swara and Ayush?", asked Mukesh.

"Everyone is good. How about your children?", asked Shekar.

"They are fine too" (Meanwhile Shanthi bought tea and snacks. They were having it when Swara arrived)

Seeing Mukesh she went near him and took his blessings.

"God bless you Swara. I must say you act too well, and you were looking too cute in the magazine cover page", said Mukesh appreciating Swara.

Swara closed her eyes tightly as the day has arrived which she feared.

Mukesh took out a magazine from his bag and showed it to Shekar. Seeing Swara's photo on the cover page along with another actor...his eyes became red with rage. He went near her and slapped her hard, because of the force she fell. She was wishing for her mother to come for her rescue, but no one came. Slowly Swara stood up.

"How dare you Swara to go against my words?", shouted Shekar.

"I think I should leave now", said Mukesh understanding the storm he has created.

"This is the final warning Swara. I don't want you to do anything of this sort. Did you get that?", he roared in anger for which Swara shivered and left to her room.

Swara immediately called Rajat and informed him "hello sir, sorry but now I can't act anymore".

"Come on Swara, you can't leave in-between", came the reply.

"Try to understand. I too don't want to go like this, but I have no other option", said Swara being helpless.

"See Swara I have invested a lot on this project, and I can't compromise on it", said Rajat frustrated by this sudden news.

"I will return back the money you gave me sir", said Swara.

"Now I get it, you might have got some other big offer, right? That's why you are leaving this. Swara, remember one thing it's because of me you came into this field".

"Sir I will never forget that but due to my personal problems I am not able to complete your contract", pleaded Swara.

"Just shut up Swara, you are going to repent for this, I will see that your career will be destroyed along with your self-respect. Wait for it", saying which he cut the call. All her efforts were in vain as he was not at all ready to understand her situation. She sat down crying and didn't realize when she fell asleep.

She didn't know how much time she was sleeping but woke up hearing Ayush's (Swara's younger brother) voice.

He came running into the house, followed by a man. Swara heard her name being called not so pleasantly. She rushed down to see what storm was waiting for her. Swara widened her eyes seeing the person "Rajat sir", exclaimed Swara.

"Swara, how many days we will hide our relationship from the world. Some or the other day, your parents need to know right that we both are married", said Rajat hearing which Swara's mind became blank. She came into this world when Shanthi shook her by holding her shoulders.

"Swara what he is telling, is that true?", asked Shanthi.

"No...no ma", stuttered Swara.

"Swara don't be scared. We have proofs, no one can do anything to us" (He showed photos in which they both were close to each other and at last, there was a picture in which they were exchanging garlands)

"This is not true. Ma, papa trust me, I didn't do anything wrong. It's true that I have acted in few advertisements and I should have told you before, other than that, I haven't crossed my limits, trust me", pleaded Swara all the while tears not leaving her eyes.

"The proofs are clearly stating how good you are. You broke all our trust. I know something of this sort would happen that's why I told you not to get into this field", shouted Shekar.

"Those photos are not real. Please trust me. He is doing all this to defame me because I...", before she could complete Rajat interrupted her.

"Swara how could you say like that, I never thought you would cheat me. Trusting you, I had bought flat for you" (he showed fake papers shouting all bad about her before leaving from there)

By now all the people of that street gathered at their house and started talking all rubbish about Swara's character. Hearing that

"Leave from my house Swara. From now on, there is no relationship between you and us. You have no right to use our name anywhere because you are a blackmark to our family. You are dead for us Swara, get the hell out of here", shouted Shekar dragging Swara out of the house.

"Papa trust me, I didn't do anything please papa...ma...", Swara tried to convince her family but they closed the door on her face.

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Part 2 is on the way...will try posting it as soon as possible. Thanks, everyone for your support. Without which I couldn't have written so much. There is a special entry in the next part...hope you all would like him.

So, how was it? Did I make it too boring?

Did Swara do anything wrong?

Who is at fault do you think?

And friends, I need a small favor from all the "you are mine" readers, I have published this story in Amazon with the character names Ananya and Karan instead of Swara and Sanskar. All I want is you to leave a short review on Amazon so that people will know about this story. This would really help me a lot in becoming a better writer. Please DM for the Amazon link and I will let you know the details.

Thank you so much for all the love.

There might be confusion here but will be clarified in the next part. I am taking your leave with your permission.

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