Ripped Off (Episode 1)

“Wake up, Shona” Suhana pulled my blanket off from my head after sliding the curtains, letting sunlight enter.

“Ah! Lucky, it’s still six. I want to sleep more” I spoke sleepy.

“I’m not any lucky. I’m Soha… Soha Shergil” she hovered over my spine and began jumping.

“Soha….” I yelled in pain. This girl, she was going to kill me someday.

“Shona get up or you will miss the cupcakes” she warned “And grandma won’t bake them again. Who loves pancakes?” she rested her chin on my neck, leaning on me and kissing my cheek.

“Soha….”

“No excuse, Shona” she pulled me up. How can I now deny this little creature? She has been my life, my breath, my soul, my little daughter. Not blood but something beyond blood. It was two years before when I found her on my birthday; she came along with Laksh. Suhana is Laksh’s biological daughter but she prefers to be with me. She turned family now. Even though I’m still not engaged to Laksh, the building blocks of our love was through her. She was so small then and now, she is five. My baby!!..

I told this to none but actually, I love her, more than anything, I love her like her mother. I don’t know when and how a motherly love struck on me.

“Shona….” this time mom yelled from down the stairs “Pancake time”

Yes, yes I love pancakes! But what’s the special occasion today??.. Everyone’s so excited?

I took a quick shower, and wore my casual jean and tank top and walked down the stairs with Soha. My baby, she cannot leave me for even a nanosecond. She caught my index finger with her smooth fluffy hand and followed me to the dinning area. Breakfast was ready and mom and dad had already settled down.

I adored as mom rubbed dad’s lips at it had some food stuck on it and dad passing her a romantic wink. They were romantic even at this age, when their daughter would turn twenty one. I must say I was always lucky to have such a family. Mom has always been wise; she has reached me to be witty and polite at the same time. My every quality is what I have inherited from mom. My mom is my educator of all knowledge I have gathered, that is why, dad adores and loves her so much.

“Shona” dad shook me out of my thoughts and I smiled sheepishly, biting my lower lip “We know dear, Laksh is coming back tonight but what is there to be so shy about?”

“How come you know?” my eyes widened “He didn’t tell me. He said he will come the next week” I got sad. He had never done this. How could he now??… I felt sad. He lied to me!

“He just wanted to surprise you, darling” Soha winked at me “But grandpa’s becoming old” she made a poker face.

“Huh? What did I do? Your father lied to your Shona. What’s my fault?” dad made a pout and I couldn’t stop but laugh. Dad was playing with a kiddo.

“Okay, stop it I’ll ask from him. Don’t fight!” I yelled and it was then they stopped their argument and looked at me “Who on earth will say you’re a fifty year old dad?” I crisscrossed my hands across my chest and both of them shrugged.

“No one says, Shona. Because dad is just twenty” they chorused and held their hands high in victory and I looked at them unbelievablely.

“Shona, come have breakfast or you will have to lay down in hunger all day” mom called out and I nodded and sat down for breakfast.

The day passed by and it was night now. Busy with the presentation at office from few days, I wasn’t able to give myself time. So thought to relax and took a warm shower. The water touched my body and I whimpered in reflex. Until my body relaxed under the shower and I came out in my robe only to find Soha sitting there with a olive green floral dress.

I wriggled my eyebrows and she just showed her tooth. She held my shoulder, standing on the bed and kissed me on my cheek.

“Mom” she uttered and a lump struck in my throat. I choked as she kissed my cheeks and tears pricked my eyes. That was the best moment!!.. I had always yearned for her to call me like that but she never called me ‘mom’. Being a mother was the best feeling for every women and it isn’t about what you gave up to have a child, but what you’ve gained from having one.

“Would you be my mom, Ms. Swara Bose?” she asked, her hands encircled around my neck.

“I do” I kissed back on her cheek and she smiled gloriously “And I love you so much!!”

“Love you too, mumma” she hugged me and the hug felt different from the other times. May be because we were starting a new relation.

“Now don’t be cry baby and wear this” she handed me the dress.

“Dress for me?” she nodded “But why?”

“Surprise!” she whispered in my ear and jumped off the bed and left the room within a blink of an eye.

I looked at the dress and then smiled at myself. If Soha has said ‘surprise’ then I’m pretty sure how it will be!!..

I walked out of my room after dressing up, with minimal make up. The hall seemed empty. Every nook and corner was dark and nothing was visible. I pulled out my mobile torch to look into the porch. Suddenly two arms grabbed me and I hit a tonned… chest?

When the lights turned on I could clearly see the everyone around; mom, dad, Soha and Laksh. The hall was looking majestic and Laksh more than handsome. I stared his eyes for what felt like hours. How much did I miss him all these weeks and he? He didn’t even inform me about his return. My heart clenched at the thought and I turned around not wanting to face him. I am sure if I turn around he would easily convince me.

He held my hand as I turned around and slipped a ring on my finger. I turned around and I could see the beautiful silver plated diamond ring on my hand. He was sitting on his knees and smiling at me.

“I feel like everything in my life has led me to you. My choices, my heartbreaks, my regrets. Everything! And we’re together, my past seems worth it. Because if I had done one thing differently, I might never have met you. I love you, Swara since the day I knew you. It’s just not for being with me and loving me but also because you for being the best mother and to love Soha as much…. nah… more than me. So will you Swara Bose do the honour of marrying me, a sole savior of yours? I promise you, no one will work harder to make you happy or cherish you more than me” I didn’t know what to say. Everything was so abrupt and it seemed like a dream.

“I love you more” I muttered as Laksh stood up and we shared a hug “And I would love to register myself to be yours, to be Mrs. Shergil”

The lights went dim and music started and Laksh never left my hand.

Na hai yeh pana
Na Khona hi hai
Tera Na hona jane
Kyun hona hi hai

Tum se hi din hota hai
Surmaiye shaam aati
Tumse hi tumse hi

Har ghari saans aati hai
Zindagi kehlati hai
Tumse hi tumse hi….

He twirled me around as the music scrolled and our eyes met.

Na hai yeh pana
Na Khona hi hai
Tera Na hona jane
Kyun hona hi hai

Aankhon mein ankhen teri
Bahoon mein baahein teri
Mera na mujh mein kuch raha hua kya
Baaton mein baatein teri
Raatein saugatein teri
Kyun tera sab yeh ho gaya
hua kya

Mein kahin bhi jata hoon
Tumse hi mil jata hoon
Tumse hi tumse hi…

Shoor mein khamoshi hai
Thodi se Behoshi hai
Tum se hi tum se hi…

He encircled his arms around my waist as his chest hit my back. His toned chest rubbing my back made a chill run down my spine. His hot breathe tingled my neck and I melted in his arms.

Aadha sa wada kabhi
Aadhe se zayada kabhi
Jee chahe karlu is trah wafa ka
Chode na chote kabhi
Tode na tute kabhi
Jo dhaga tumse jud gaya wafa ka

Mein Tera sarmaya hoon
Jo bhi mein ban paya hoon
Tumse hi tumse hi
Raste miljate hai
Manzile miljati hai
Tumse hi tumse hi

Na hai yeh pana
Na Khona hi hai
Tera Na hona jane
Kyun hona hi hai…

He held me close as we moved in a rhythm until the music stopped and I turned to face him. Our eyes portrayed how much we did miss each other!!..

On the spur of the moment, his lips touched mine and we sealed it into a beautiful kiss… Life seems so perfect!!..

A/N:

‘Life seems so perfect??’ Is it?

Well this part was just an introduction of Swara’s character. You have to read further to meet Sanskar. SwaSan fans sorry if you felt bad seeing SwaLak!!.. Love you all, comment and please… Vote… Last time I wrote it in just ‘Ahana’s name but I guess Anisha is more lucky for me ❤

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