In the evening, Sanskar came back from office. One of servant informed him about DP's request for meet at Study. After freshening up, Sanskar entered study where he saw his Dad, Badi Ma, Mom and Kaki Ma were sitting along with his Bade Papa.

"Yes, Bade Papa, is there anything serious?" Sanskar sat beside his Kaki Ma.

"Sanskar, it's been 2 weeks for your and Swara's marriage, but we have not released the news about it to public. We are thinking of your Wedding Reception. It's high time. What do you think?"

DP directly came to the point; he was not the person who will talk round and round. His attitude was always straight forward.

Sanskar immersed in deep thought.

"I am ok with reception only if Swara is fine. Have you all talk to her?"

"No we wanted to take your opinion first." Sujata replied.

"Ok. I will talk to her and then I will confirm."

Post dinner Swara was helping her MILs and Gopi Dadi in kitchen to keep the leftover in the refrigerators.

One more thing amazed Swara about this family was that they did not like to waste the food even they didn't mind eating left over from last day.

"Swara I am going for walk do you want to join me?" Sanskar was standing at the doorstep of kitchen.

Swara was keeping one of the vessels in the refrigerator.

Everyone's eyes turned on him.

"Yes, yes she is coming" before Swara could have answered Sujata responded with smile.

'What are you doing Mom?' He stared at his mother but in reply he got wide eyes from her.

"Swara go beta, its fine we will do it" Annapurna said.

"Haan Badi Dulhan go. Finally Sanskar has some time for his beautiful bride don't make him wait" Gopi dadi said while pressing her lips to control her laugh.

Swara followed Sanskar and they came out of house. They were walking on the path of the garden at the back side of their mansion.

'What happened to him suddenly?'

Swara could feel the wind gust and hear the sounds of tides from Arabian Sea.

Sanskar was walking with her but he was on call from last 10 minutes.

"Sorry, it was kind of urgent" Sanskar said apologetically putting his phone in his pant pocket.

"It's ok."

"So how was your day?" Sanskar ask, as always, he needs to take initiative to start their conversation.

"It was good as usual"

"Hmm how is Dida? Did you talk to her?" Again their regular talks.

"Yes, every day I talk to the nurse and Dida. Dida is... Dida is ok" Swara said with emotionally and continued "I know there is no cure for Dida's disease but now a days she looks happy stress-free."

"Hmm that's good."

"I have asked Mathew uncle to consult with specialist."

"Thank you"

Then again there was comfortable silence.

"Actually, Bade Papa and all were asking me about our wedding reception, I wanted to know if you are ok with it or not."

Swara stopped in her tracks.

"It's quite a time for our marriage and world needs to know that you belong to me." Sanskar stopped as well staring at her eyes.

Swara lowered her eyes feeling his intense gaze. She felt heat on her cheeks and tried her best control to hide her blush which was noticed by Sanskar.

He chuckled at her shy nature and thought "So my scary kitten knows how to blush.'

"It's ok. I mean; I am fine with whatever you decide"

"Are you sure?" Sanskar wanted to confirm again.

Swara nodded her head.

"Your Masi's family and Dida will also come, so you can meet them as well. Don't worry we will make arrangements" Sanskar said.

"But Dida cannot travel" Swara said with concern.

"Swara, we will make arrangement, Dida's health will be taken care of. She can come in our charter plane."

"Thanks so much" Swara said for which Sanskar just shook his head.

"Being my wife you don't need to thank me for every single thing."

Swara bit her lower lip to look at other side.

'Why do I feel fluttered when he calls me as his wife? It sounds surreal, heartwarming.'

"I also wanted to tell you something. I know it's not at all important but still you are my wife and you need to know each and everything about me." Sanskar broke silence after few moments.

Swara halted to stare at him with questioning look on her face.

"6 months back when I was in London for one of the deals, Kavita proposed me for marriage which I declined." Sanskar said looking straight in her eyes.

"She created some misunderstanding but then I had always held the trust of OUR family."

Swara looked at him without a blink and after some moments asked "Ohh why?"

She wanted to ask why he declined her proposal. But then she quickly realised that he may consider this question as too personal, so she immediately covered up saying "sorry" lowering her gaze.

"Why did you say sorry now?" Sanskar asked with confusion.

"Hmm it might be too personal for you to discuss with me" Swara said with nervousness.

"You are MY WIFE. You can ask me anything there is nothing like personal between us and I am bound to answer you with truth" Sanskar said with honesty.

"But why do you ask it?"

"I mean she is beautiful, from good family and that too you knew her so thought you could have..."  Swara fumbled and reasoned out his question.

"Basically I don't want to talk about someone at their back but yes I thought me and her were never compatible."

"Also I wanted Badi Ma to choose my life partner or you can say I wanted to meet the girl who impressed my Badi Ma and Mom at her childhood only" Sanskar said with mischievousness in his eyes.

Swara looked at him with wide eyes, 'her eyes are most expressive' Sanskar thought and started walking ahead.

Swara was standing on the same spot with pressed lips and lowered her gaze engrossed in her thoughts.

"You don't need to think to say anything to me" Sanskar turned and said when observed Swara was not walking besides him.

"Umm do you think I am compatible for you?" Swara asked in low voice.

"I am confident that we are made of each other" Sanskar said confidently with smile.

Swara looked at him for a moment with amusement, she has started trusting him with her life, her husband. She has started to dream about their future together.

Next day was as usual, during breakfast Sanskar declared his decision to go ahead with Wedding Reception, so it was decided that Maheshwari's would host reception at the home on coming weekend.

DP also gave call to Shekhar inviting them to come to Mumbai for function. He also informed that they could come in the Maheshwari's Charter Plane so Dida will not face any trouble even doctors and nurses will accompany Dida.

Pari called their event manager for preparations who will take care of all the things.

It was also decided that Pari will take Swara to Manish Malhotra's boutique for her dress selection and after costume selection she will take her to Farah Ali for her jewellery selection.

Swara just nodded her head in positive. These names she had heard or read only on social media but now she is going to meet them.

Sanskar along with Ram, Laksh and Adarsh left for office post breakfast.

DP announced that he would be going little late since his meeting was scheduled at 11:30 AM.

Today, Swara asked Annapurna whether she could cook Prawns curry to which Annapurna agreed immediately.

"Anu I will be leaving with in next 30 minutes" DP informed and thought something in his mind when he saw Swara. "Swara beta can you please come here?" DP said loudly.

"Ji Bade Papa"

"Let's give surprise to your workaholic husband. Go get ready. You are coming with me to office. Let me show you our second home" DP said putting his hand on her head.

Swara looked shocked with wide open her eyes.

"Are waa that's great Swara go with your Bade Papa"

"Anu don't wait for her, she will do lunch with all of us today at Maheshwari Head Office Sunshine Wing" DP declared with smile.

"Ji Bape Papa" Swara nodded with smile.

She was excited to see Sanskar's office, his reaction when he will see her, she wanted to know whether he liked the prawns curry which she cooked today.

Swara came back to room quickly changed into yellow colour anarkali suit, she highlighted her eyes with liner and mascara. She put light pink colour lipstick after all she was going to her husband's office and she needed to be presentable.

She corrected her mangalsutra and checked her sindoor, wore sandals with heals and came downstairs.

DP was already ready, and Radha and Chanda had already packed lunch for Maheshwari men.

Swara and DP was sitting on the backseat whereas Shiva was driving their limited-edition BMW car and Joseph, DP's personal bodyguard on the passenger seat.

During car journey DP asked Swara about how she was feeling being member of this family? Is she comfortable at house? Does she needs anything to which Swara replied politely with smile.

After almost 30 minutes car entered in one of the complexes which has huge 40 storey glass building. Shiva opened the door for DP whereas Joseph opened door for Swara.

DP entered the building crossing stairs and glass doors everybody was wishing him, and DP was nodding his head in acknowledgment, Swara was following him.

There was huge reception area with security glass sliders, all employees were wearing id cards and if they want to come out or go inside, they need to punch their card on the glass sliders. There was one reception area and 5 girls were standing in complete formal attire and working. Behind security glass sliders area there was corridor which has 4 elevators each side for employees and visitors.

On right side there was sitting area and people were sitting, waiting or working on their laptops.

On the Left side there was one elevator and besides that there was another reception area which has only two girls working there as receptionist.

DP was moving towards left side but stopped as he met two of the known persons and started chatting with them, DP asked Swara to go to the private elevator and take floor 38.

He also asked Joseph to guide her. Swara nodded her head and started walking towards the private elevator.

When Swara was about to press the button one lady from nearest reception came and asked her with professional tone, "Good morning mam, may I know whom do you want to meet? I can help you."

"No, it's ok I just want to meet Sanskar. I am his ..."

"Mr. Sanskar Maheshwari? Mam can I see your appointment confirmation? Actually, sir does not meet anyone without appointment" receptionist said again with professional tone with smile.

"Excuse me. She does not need any appointment." Joseph said with professional tone.

"But how can I allow any...?"

"Excuse me what's the issue here?" DP asked with smile coming from back gaining attention from Swara and receptionist.

"Sir? Good morning Sir, actually this lady wants to meet Mr. Sanskar Maheshwari but seems like she does not have appointment confirmation email. So, I was just explaining her that she needs to book prior appointment."

"Ms. Kirti does any wife require any appointment to meet her husband, I don't think we have such a rule in our office" DP said with smile.

Kirti the receptionist looked at DP with confusion and then she looked at Swara. her eyes with the realisation what DP wanted to mention.

She opened her mouth with shock, "I am.... I am sorry Mam... I didn't know, you are Sir's wife. I am extremely sorry." Kirti started apologising.

"It's ok. Please don't be sorry."

"Swara is right Kirti. You were doing your job. Excellent!" DP appreciates her and continued "Chale Swara beta."

"Ji Bade Papa" Swara nodded and meanwhile Joseph had already called the elevator, in which they both entered.

"Who was she? And you were talking to DP sir. What was going on?" Nilakshi another receptionist asked Kirti who was standing on her place as statue.

"First give me water" saying this Kirti drank water finishing her bottle.

"She was Mrs. Sanskar Maheshwari. Sir's wife" Kirti said breathing heavily.

"What? How could you say that?" Nilakshi replied.

"If any body would have told me I would have thought the person is making a joke of me, but it came from horse's mouth, DP sir himself said it." Kirti said irritatingly.

"But she could be Sir's fiancée" Nilakshi contradict Kirti. "I mean come on Wedding in Maheshwari house won't be a small affair."

"Dear she was wearing mangalsutra and sindoor."

"That means two weeks back the news flashed about Sir's marriage was true. It was not any rumor." Nilakshi said excitedly.

"But she is beautiful. They will look great together."

Swara came out from the elevator following DP. One lady with formal attire wearing white colour suite with turquoise colour top came ahead and greeted DP "Good Morning Sir" and she looked at Swara and greeted as "Good morning Ms."

"It's not Miss.... Shirin, she is Swara, Sanskar's wife. Mrs. Sanskar Maheshwari" DP introduced Swara to Shirin.

She looked at Swara with shock but then cover her shock with professional smile "Welcome to Sunshine wing Mam."

"Swara she is Shirin Floor admin head for Sunshine Wing" DP said.

"Nice to meet you" Swara said with nervous smile. She was not used to with this kind of respect or professionalism.

"Where is Sanskar?" DP asked to Shirin.

"Sir, Sanskar Sir is in meeting with WB government officials for Hugli Dam Project, his calendar is busy till 12:30 pm today" Shirin replied.

"Ok, Swara beta I have to join one meeting" DP said looking at Swara, and Swara nodded her head. Then DP continued "Shirin please do me a favor, please take care of my daughter. Show her around and take suggestions for improvement."

"Sure, sir please don't worry. I will be with Mrs. Maheshwari all the time" Shirin replied.

After that DP left and Shirin showed Swara the complete Sunshine wing, she explained that this floor is especially meant for Maheshwari men and other high profile designatory such as MDs or VPs from different companies have their cabins on this floor which were shown to Swara by Shirin. Besides personal cabins floor also contained the various types of meeting rooms.

It took almost one hour to finish the tour. "Mrs. Maheshwari would you like to have something? Any refreshments?" Shirin asked her.

"No thanks" Swara said with soft smile.

"Mrs. Maheshwari you would need to wait in waiting area since Sanskar sir has still not returned back to his cabin and in his absence, I am sorry but  I cannot open the cabin's door" Shirin explained to Swara.

She had already explained her during tour about the security measures they follow for all personal cabins, Maheshwari men have retina scan detector for, personal cabin doors, so doors can be unlocked only by Maheshwari men.

"It's ok, no problem, I will wait here" Swara said while sitting on the leather couch of waiting room.

"Hey Swara, what a pleasant surprise?" Adarsh said when he saw Swara with Shirin.

"Hello Kaka" Swara greeted Adarsh.

"With whom came? DP Bhai?" Adarsh said.

Swara nodded her head.

"Hey why are you waiting here, ohh Sanskar is in meeting. Come let me take you to his cabin." Adarsh said.

"No, it's ok Kaka. I will wait here" Swara said with nod and smile.

"Nope come its fine let me guide to till his cabin" Adarsh said and continued to Shirin "Does Sanskar know she is here?"

"No sir, he is busy, so I did not get a chance to inform him" Shirin informed.

"That's even great let's give him surprise" Adarsh sounded super excited.

Adarsha dropped Swara to Sanskar's cabin, Mr. Sanskar Maheshwari C.E.O. written on the glass door name plate. When she entered it was huge cabin with white and gray combination of office furniture and huge glass walls. Adarsh left her alone in the room since he has to send one quick mail so he headed towards his cabin assuring Sanskar would be coming soon.

Swara was standing near the glass wall and looking at city from 38th floor.

"Excuse me, how dare you to come to my...?" Swara flinched and turned when she heard a cold, dangerous voice.

Sanskar entered the cabin and looked at the lady figure from back standing in his cabin. He got super angry.

When Swara turned and he looked at her, her eyes were filled with tears. He was shocked to see her.

"I ... I am sorry. Really sorry" Swara said in whisper and started leaving the cabin.

Sanskar felt pinch in his heart to see her in tears and he is the reason behind her tears.

"Swara, no wait, I am sorry. I should not have shouted. I am really sorry; I was not expecting you so. Sorry" Sanskar apologises in soft voice and continued "sorry if I have scare you, please don't cry."

Swara nodded and controlled her tears and smiled looking at him.

"You came with Bade papa?" Sanskar asked while keeping his mac on the desk.

"Yes, Bade papa wanted me to do lunch with you all and also he wanted to show me his second home" Swara said looking at him.

"Ohh that's great did you see complete Sunshine floor?" Sanskar said while typing something on the mac. Swara nodded to his question. "Swara we will go to lunchroom; just give me 10 minutes I need to finish this. If you want to get freshen up there is bedroom just feel free to use it" Sanskar said while pointing towards one closed door.

Swara nodded and came to the bedroom, in room there were one queen size bed, attached washroom and small walk-in closet. 'That means he sometimes live in office also' Swara thought and went to use washroom.

When Swara came out she saw Sanskar removing his coat and tie, he put them on his chair and went to bedroom for freshen up.

Soon Sanskar took her to lunchroom, it was a big room with round table and chairs, with microwaves and ovens. Laksh and Ram welcomed Swara with warm greetings. Shiva was heating food when Swara said she will help him. They all sat for lunch and Swara served food for all.

"So Swara beta did you like our office?" Ram asked her while taking his first bite.

"Yes Dad." Swara said, she was sitting between Sanskar and Laksh.

"Bhabhi have you seen Lion's Den?" Laksh said which shifted Swara's attention towards him.

"Lions den?" Swara asked with confused expressions and Sanskar shake his head.

"Lucky she was in Lion's den" Adarsh said chuckling.

Swara just gave fake smile, she did not understand what they are talking about.

"Wow Bhabi, salute to you first day at office and directly you land in Lion's Den" Laksh bow his head.

Swara smiled nervously.

"Total dramebaaz" Sanskar whisper to her while shaking his head.

"Stop it Laksh, Swara he is talking about Sanskar's cabin" Ram said with smile.

"Ohh come on Chachu, Bhabi you know right your husband is suffering from split personality disorder with bipolar attitude" Laksh said pulling her legs.

"He is exaggerating don't pay attention" Sanskar said while concentrating on his prawn's curry.

"Umm this prawns curry is awesome" Sanskar said licking his lips.

"Yes, he is right who made it?" Adarsh asked.

Swara gave sheepish smile.

"You made it. Wow its amazing" Sanskar said.

Post lunch DP asked Sanskar whether he can go to drop Swara at home but Sanskar had meeting and also Laksh and Adarsh were quite occupied.

"It's ok Bade Papa I will go with Shiva Dada" Swara said.

"Ok Sanskar make sure Joseph is going with her" DP said and left Lunchroom.

"Lucky just come to my cabin we will go together for meeting" Sanskar said while walking with Swara where as Laksh was following them.

"I am so sorry Swara, I would have come but this meeting is scheduled long back" Sanskar said while entering his cabin, followed by Swara and Laksh.

"It's ok Sanskar, I will go alone. Please don't worry" Swara said.

"I will come downstairs to drop you till car, let me just get the tie" Sanskar said picking up his blazer.

Sanskar wore his blazer and started moving towards his bedroom.

"Sanskar your tie is here on the chair" Swara said.

Sanskar turned and looked at Swara in bewilderment, like somebody have caught him red handed.

"Ahh no it's ok I will get another tie" Sanskar said stammering and left for his room.

Laksh was controlling his laugh but burst out, Swara looked at him in shock like what happen to him now.

"Bhabhi, Bhai cannot make a knot for tie. He gets really gets pissed off if he needs to make a knot. So, from childhood at home either Ma, Choti Ma or Kaki Ma makes knot and kept it in his closet and here his PA Mike do this job." Laksh said while controlling his laugh.

Swara looked at Laksh with shock at least there is one thing which her husband cannot do.

Sanskar came back and walked towards door followed by Swara.

When they came down everybody's eyes were on them, they knew their boss who is very reserved, workaholic is walking with his wife with smile on his face. News about Sanskar being married spread like wind with in the office.

"Can you please look for and  save some prawns curry at home, I want it for dinner" Sanskar said while slightly bending near Swara's ear while walking.

"Sure. I will" Swara said smilingly.

Meanwhile they reached near the entrance and Shiva has already bought the car. Joseph opened the door for Swara, Sanskar nod him to go and sit inside the car passing a message he will close the door of the car. Swara sat inside the car and Sanskar bend holding car door and said, "message me once you reach home."

Swara nod her head with smile and Sanskar tried to close the door, but he realised Swara's dupatta is still outside, he again opens the door bends, holds her dupatta and passes it to her.

"Careful Bye" Sanskar said while hand overring her dupatta.

"Bye have a good day" Swara said and Sanskar closed the door. And Shiva drive the car out of complex.

Sanskar turned back and again with cold look walked back towards private elevator.

Witnesses watching this scene just gasped with their boss reaction. He looked too much possessive about his other half.

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