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Chapter 30
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Chapter 31
Recap: Sanskar and Swara’s struggle with their own feeling……..
Everything was silent around them, all anyone can hear was the sound of the smashed shots played by Swara and Sanskar. She was in her full form showing all her suppressed anger through her shots, hitting the ball really hard. Sanskar was admiring the way she was playing like a professional. Though he wasn’t a professional like her but being good at sports during his school and college time, he was still in the competition. But for Swara it wasn’t just a match, it was her opportunity to show him that he can’t be perfect every time. She wanted to win over him at least here. As per her wish she won the first set. Anand clapped for her cheerfully…enjoying her victory but then he noticed Sanskar’s frowned face and become silent. Siya was disappointed as she was cheering for her dad and was hoping a win. Swara was happy with her win and he noticed that winning smile over her face. Now she was more desperate to make him loose badly. In second set she was hitting the ball really hard… few times it was about to hit him but fortunately he escaped. He sensed that she wasn’t playing it as a genuine game but as a revenge for something. He was confused why she was giving so much hype to a silly game. He was lost in his thoughts when she smashed the ball hardly and it passed through his hairs touching them slightly, leaving him bewilder. Siya screamed……
Siya: Dad! Did you get hurt?
Sanskar: (smiled) I am fine princess
For a second Swara got worried for him… she looked at him with sorry eyes but the bitterness in her heart for him was much stronger than this concern. Soon she was back to her earlier mode.
Sanskar: (looking at Swara) Miss Bose easy…. We are not playing at Wimbledon where you have to show your every move…
Swara gave him a little smirk and was about to play her next shot when Miththu kaka came running there calling for Sanskar.
“Sanskar Beta, there is an important call for you from office” he informed
“Ok… I am coming” Sanskar replied and was about to go when Siya stopped him by saying “Dad game is still incomplete…. How we will decide the winner”. Sanskar smiled at her question and looked at Swara.
Sanskar: (teasing smile) Miss Bose we will complete it some other time…. And next time I will be more prepared till then you can enjoy your win.
He left from there leaving annoyed Swara behind….. “How egoistic he is? Will never accept his defeat” she thought.
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Evening, Swara’s room
She was on the phone talking to somebody….
Swara: hey Uncle!! How are you? and how’s aunty?
Sanjeet: we are fine dear…. How are you my princess?
Swara: I am absolutely fine but I miss you all…..
Sanjeet: we too dear…..
Swara: (angrily) don’t lie….. you are not missing me if so why didn’t you call me?
Sanjeet: (laughs a little) sorry dear, I was little busy with some cases and your aunt’s health….
Swara: (worriedly) what happened to her? Is she fine?
Sanjeet: nothing that serious, her usual blood pressure and diabetic problem…..
Swara: take care of her……
Sanjeet: I will……… so, princess how is it going?
Swara: fine uncle…. Siya is really an adorable kid and you know what now we share a great bond…..
Sanjeet: (teasing tone) and what about Siya’s father? How’s your bond with him?
Swara: (annoyingly) uncle!!!
She herself didn’t know what to answer about her bond with him, does she share any or not? Whenever she feels things are getting better between them something or the other happens just to turn their relationship worst than earlier….
Sanjeet: ok baba I am sorry…. Actually I called to tell you about my official visit to Bhopal, may be next weak…. So, do you want anything from here?
Swara: (cheerfully) Really!!!… that’s great Uncle….. and I don’t need anything…. I am happy with the thought of seeing you after so many months…. Come soon, I will be waiting….
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Late night, Garden area
It was a beautiful night of autumn, Swara and Ragini were enjoying each other’s company, sipping hot coffee prepared by Swara. Sky full of stars shining beautifully… they were gazing the stars and admiring the beauty of night, oblivious of the pair of eye watching them.
He was standing near the window of his study room. His gaze was fixed on her face which was glowing in the moon light enhancing her beauty and making her look pious. This was his realm where he can stare her as long as he wants without any questionable eyes…..
“You love her na?”
Shocked with the voice and stunned with the words he looked at his brother, who had caught him red handed and was eagerly waiting for his reply…
Sanskar: (averting his gaze) No way….. are you insane? How could you think like that? For me she is just Siya’s governess not more than that…
Laksh: (observing his uneasiness) I didn’t say its Swara….
Sanskar was dumbfound, he got trapped in his own words….
Laksh: (smirks) to whom you are trolling, me or yourself?
Sanskar: (annoyed) will you please stop it lucky…. Tell me why you came here? Any work?
Laksh: (looking in his eyes) yes….. for a very important discussion
Sanskar: (casually) ok tell me about what?
Laksh: about you….
Sanskar gazed at him with deep eyes…. He knew today his little brother was in no mood to leave him
Laksh: bhai!! I don’t understand why you are abstaining yourself from such a wonderful feeling… how long will you carry the baggage of past? Why don’t you just forget everything and move on like we all did…
Sanskar: It’s not that easy lucky and it’s not just about me it’s also about Siya….
Laksh: exactly it’s also about Siya…. Do you think Siya could get anyone better than Swara? She is just too good for her…
Sanskar: (sad smile) would she be same when she come to know about the truth of Siya?
Laksh: and what if she knows….
Sanskar looked at him with disbelief…..
Laksh: yes bhai…. She knows everything about Siya and you…. and you know what this only increased her love and care for Siya nothing else… she is just perfect for you in every respect… besides she is a nice girl….
Sanskar: good if she knows… and I am not denying your words about her being a nice girl but you know it very well that what you are thinking is not possible…
Laksh: But why bhai? Don’t you love her?
Sanskar: (blank eyes) I don’t love her lucky, I can’t…. I can’t love anyone even…
Laksh: I don’t know bhai why you are so reluctant to accept it when I can clearly see this in your eyes…. But I am sure one day you will…. and I will wait for your acceptance…
He moved out leaving him alone with his words….
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Night, Sanskar’s room
Sanskar’s POV
I was struggling with my thoughts…. Laksh words made me restless…. Was he right? Do I really love her? No… no, that can’t be true… I can’t love her. I can’t deny I do have concern for her and I don’t know why but I can’t see her pain. May be because what she did for Siya compelled me to developed a soft corner for her. Then why I kissed her? If it’s not love than what it is? Perhaps attraction…. Or I just got little carried away for that moment. Whatever it is I have to be careful with her being around me…. I need to keep myself away from her for my own good… oh god! Did she swear to trouble me? Even in this time of the hour I am thinking about her only…. Please Swara I beg you leave me alone….
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Morning, dining hall
Laksh, Ragini and Swara were having their breakfast while talking with each other. Sanskar came and Sat beside his brother avoided looking at Swara…. Laksh has sensed the awkwardness between the two… Swara’s phone rang but she wasn’t picking the call instead she kept the mobile in vibrating mode…
Laksh: (with a smirk) why you are not picking the call Swara…. boyfriend’s call?
The trio looked at him with different emotions, Swara was embarrassed with his words, Ragini gave him a deadly glare, unhappy with his intrusion in Swara’s personal life but the most displeased person was Sanskar…. Laksh looked at him just to observe his expressions, the restlessness and anxiety visible on his face told him what he wanted to know….
Swara: (hesitant) No it’s just a call from some bank for loan… they are troubling me since few days
Ragini: (hitting his shoulder lightly) Don’t you know how to talk!!
Laksh: what!! Having a boyfriend is not a crime… hai na Bhai?
He looked at Sanskar teasingly, who wanted to just sew up his lips at the very moment…
Ragini: Laksh!!! It’s her personal matter…..
Swara: it’s ok Ragini, being a friend he can ask…. And by the way Laksh I don’t have any boyfriend
A layer of utmost relief crossed Sanskar’s face on her declaration…..
“Congratulation bhai, your path is clear now” he whispered to Sanskar just to get a deadly glare from him….
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At the gate of Maheshwari mansion
Sanskar and Laksh were little surprised to see the extra security at their place… Sanskar asked the guard about it….
Sanskar: vijay…. What is this?
Vijay: sir, Ram sir has appointed them…. From today they will be here 24/7
Sanskar and Laksh both looked at each other bemused with the sudden deployment of so many guards by their uncle….
Laksh: Bhai, did chachaji mention this to you?
Sanskar: No…. I am confused what he is up to? I have to talk to him…. Come on now let’s go, we are getting late for office….
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Precap: Siya would to know about her truth……