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Swara woke up with a jerk her eyes caught the ticking clock which showed 8 am. The room was still lit with dim lights. She was trying to access the situation when her eyes caught the calmest site. Her guiding angel was sleeping peacefully His hands in plaster were securely placed on her stomach .

It was very late she usually was up by 5 she was thinking how she slept so late. Getting up late made her feel refreshed as she slept peacefully at night.She held her mobile saw it was on silent mode she was sure about who did it. Removing his hand softly from her body she sat up on bed.

She was trying to remember what happened at night her mind wasn't ready to confirm any scenario.  Even after so much that happened in a day she was feeling relaxed and blessed just his presence had presented her that serenity.

She lovingly with soft hand caressed his bandage so not to disturb his sleep. Her eyes teared up seeing his state whatever she said only her heart knew the pain of staying away from him. He was looking very weak and pale. She knew he was stubborn and least concerned about himself. She stood up and bent to kiss his forehead but then brushed of the thought .

She lightly opened the curtain to witness the hustle bustle in the palace. It was very big day of puja and preparations to cater the villagers was going on in full swing. Eighth night of navratri every year marked a huge event with traditional performance by best groups in Rajasthan. There were wanderers from varied corner visiting this place for this day. Folk singers, entertainers, Mehendi designers, best traditional dress designers, craftsman, artisans were called from all over rajasthan in maheshwari mansion. She heard some kind of vibrating sound and found sanskars phone blinking with Dr Rana's name. It snoozed after few rings.

She called Dr Rana who informed her about sanskars condition being bad also that he wasn't taking prescribed medicines. He asked her to help him be stress free as it was taking toll on his health. She made a mental note of the changed medicines she knew how important were dosage and combination in his case.

She wanted to bash sanskar for being so irresponsible towards himself. Now, if she does it he will surely make her spit everything and she can't do that. He was her weakness and he was making her more weak troubling himself.

She was about to go to her room but her steps halted hearing him blabber her name he was in pain his moans  made her weak. He relaxed a bit gathering herself she rushed out wiping her tears.

She slowly tip toed out to her room. While walking out she found sargam already decked up and coming back from temple. She looked beautiful in a yellow lehenga with green choli. Her jewellery shone adding to  her beauty.

As per ritual women in Maheshwari mansion woke up by 5 after prayers in home and instructing the chores to the servants went to temple for offering prayers and were now ready to start the day.

She saw badi rani sa with her. Someone else also was accompanying them but she couldn't see as she was hiding behind the pillar. They were walking towards sanskars room. As the floor was empty clinking of their jewellery filled in the space. She wished to be Mr India at least for sometime because if anyone saw her there that to near sanskars room it would invite storm.

Flashback

Swara remembered Annapurna meeting her as she reached Maheshwari mansion after meeting sanskar the other day.

Annapurna: Swara, welcome back...

Those intimidating eyes of her held lots of question but still, she was the queen she knew her way to get the answers.

Swara: Khamba ghani badi rani sa. ( Salutations queen)

Annapurna: Ghani khamba kunwrani sa chand sa beta ho tane..( salutations princess may you have a son as beautiful as moon)

Annapurna blessed her then softly placed her hands on her cheek. Swara was shocked with her loving reaction though Annapurna never ill treated swara but she was also not on good terms with her due to her rebellious nature. Suddenly she was behaving all Loving towards her which put swara in dilemma.

Annapurna : I am very happy that you are soon going to be mother and blessing us with grandchild. Raisinghaniya's would soon have legal heir. Finally the blessing is arriving in the cursed palace of Raisinghaniya's. Laxmi is very happy so am I.

Swara looked confused...

Annapurna: Laxmi called and informed me. Saahil beta  told her the news she was very happy. She wished to rush back but it would be inauspicious as she has sworn to do this puja for the heir of kingdom. She will announce it on the auspicious day.

I am sure sanskar was also happy knowing this. Afterall you both have worked together and share good relationship.

Swara with bowed head was lost in her thoughts. She was shocked pained all shattered now she knew why sanskar was in such state. She was cursing herself for putting him through all the pain.

Saahil was betraying her he was using her child. Where in he had promised her freedom, her families freedom  once sargam and sanskars marriage is announced. Her silence was going to make her pay a huge price. He was using her weakness in all possible way. She was Still in thoughts when annapurna lovingly caressed her hair.

Annapurna: You don't seem to be happy..oh, you must be missing saahil banna. I wish your relation with your husband survives long. So,

Swara: So...

Annapurna: So, you don't eye my son.

She said spitting the venom on her face.

Swara ( giving painful smile) : Jis bandhan ko usne (pointing at the sky indicating God) khud joda ho usse koi insaan chah kar bhi nahin tod sakta...(The relationship which is joined by God, can't be broken by a human even if they wished to)

"I might be helpless but that won't change the truth it remains forever so does the relationship" swara said with a bitter smile and pain filled eyes.

Annapurna wanted to change the topic so she continued hurting swara.

Annapurna: Look how happy sargam baisa is i know you don't wish to turn her happiness into sorrow. She had enough in her life.

Annapurna spoke looking at Sargam who was dancing with few girls in the courtyard. She was gleaming with happiness.

Swara : I love di and always pray for her happiness. I am accepting my fate so the two important person in my life stay happy forever.

Annapurna: I hope you stay loyal to your husband unlike your mother.

Swara raised her head to look into Annapurna s eyes they didn't showcased hatred but they didn't even shine with love.

Swara: I am and would always remain of my husband. ( she took a deep breath thinking about sanskar)
You might be the queen but you don't have any rights to talk about my mother.

Annapurna: Don't think the way you look at my pride has not crossed my eyes. (Stern voice) Stay away he is not your property. Whatever you did in city don't dream it to be the reality come back  from your  dreamland and forget  him.He belongs to your sister and i think you know this better.

Swara(smile looking into her eyes) : He is indeed pride badi Rani sa but not a property which can be given or snatched. I owe him my life for his happiness i can do anything.

We both know the reality but wish to deny the truth or rather wish not to face it.As far as my sister is concerned she knows about me being with him. I promised her she would get what she deserves.

Annapurna (wicked smile) : Sargam bai sa toh bholi se par main jaanu hu tum jaisi choriyon ko waqt ka faayda uthana khub jaane se.( Sargam is innocent but i know girls like you who knows to get benefit out of time)

You are attention seeker who loves to be surrounded with men make them fall for your fake innocence enjoy on their money. You lure them in your beauty destroy their life. Poor my beta saahil he loves you so much still you are not leaving your cheap tatics.

Swara: ( supressing her anger) Badi Rani sa aap bina jaane hum par iljam laga rahe hain( queen you are allegating me without knowing the truth)

Annapurna: Tell me the truth. Enlighten me swara...

Swara was silent as she didn't wanted to create drama making it difficult for sanskar.

Annapurna( stern voice): You will only go away after taking my sons life.

This was it for swara her blood shot up. She was as it is tensed after meeting and seeing sanskars condition. She knew he was suffering and this words from his mother broke barricades of her anger.

Swara: (Angry raised voice): Enough... (Calming her tone) I cant change your thinking about me. Please(joining hands) don't say anything about sanskar that you would regret later.

Sargam was listening to the conversation on finding it getting worst she spoke in between making swara emotional and Annapurna proud of her choice.

Sargam: ( very sweetly and softly joining her hands) Maa sa, aap swara ko kuch mat kahiye (Mother don't say anything to swara) Agar usse koi galti hui hain toh main aapse maafi mangu hu ( If she has done any mistake I ask forgiveness on her behalf)

holding swaras shoulder softly showing her love as an elder.

She had been with sanskar for me and now see everything is fine. He is here near us and soon we will  be married. Swara is here so she can get me close to sanskar don't think otherwise maa sa. Hain na swara.

Swara just nodded to avoid more mess.

Annapurna : (Caressing sargams face): You are very understanding beta. Unlike others who think raising voice against elder will change the  truth. (She spoke eyeing swara)

Swara: Truth doesn't exist its all lie that we are thriving on.

Before Annapurna throws her anger on swara sargam held swara's hand shielding her.

Sargam: Swara, please don't forget she is elder to us

Annapurna (smiling at her understanding nature) Go, you have a lot of work get what is your whole heartedly and tommorrow will be your day.

Sargam was  shy swara was controlling her tears while Annapurna left the space.

Sargam came near swara and holding her hand gentle wiped her tears that had slipped on her cheek.

Sargam: Don't feel bad about what maasa said she doesn't know you the way i know you. I trust you sissy, i know you got him here for me. You kept your promise and would also tie our knot.

Sargam was seeing the flashback when yashoda informed her of swara working with sanskar. She told her swara was staying with him.

Sargam: Swara, you didn't tell me you are working and also staying with ranaji.

Swara : Jiji, i joined here then he was my boss... i unknowingly took the bullet aimed st him.

Sargam: Hey mhare kanhaji, sanskarji thik toh se( oh my lord, sansjar is fine na)

Swara: Yes he is fine and now i know him as we stay together... I mean for security reasons.

Sargam: Swara, i trust you don't break my trust.I hope you know everyone in village knows he is my husband. So...

Swara: Jiji  what you want to say?

Sargam : Nothing swara i remember you promised me the day when the marriage happened seeing my tears you would give me what i deserve and he is my husband. Please give him to me your the only person who can bridge this gap. Saahil bhai sa told me you are taking so much pain even staking your dignity to get me my husband. I am thankful to you and bhaisa. Swara i have not seen you like a little sister but a kid i have fed you secretly with my hand when kaku sa (uncle) kept you hungry. I have saved you whenever kavita unnecessarily blamed you.

I never saw you as a servant but family my  only close family. I am not asking you to repay my favor but as per people he is my husband please i beg you to get him back to me.

Sargam's Flashback Ends.... 

1st flashback

Sargam : I so love him swara i just can't imagine my life without him now. When i saw him in the temple those eyes  captured my heart in few seconds. I wish to become perfect for him please help me as you know him better then me.

I want to know every smallest thing about him his likes, dislikes, favourites ,anger every minute detail.

I would kill myself if anyone even tries to snatch him from me.

Flashback end

Being afraid swara again rushed back into sanskar s room and stood behind the door. She was standing and breathing heavily closing eyes  Sanskar stirred in sleep and woke up when his hand didn't find swara by his side. He opened his eyes but felt everything blur so he rubbed his eyes cutely like a baby sitting  on the bed. His head was pounding he felt dizzy. He saw her standing behind the door.

Sanskar( smiling): Good morning princess. Jaa...

But before sanskar completes or says anything further sargam entered she was blushing hard. As if sanskar addressed her. She was shying with her veil running down her head pressed between her teeth on the left.

So were the other two elderly ladies with her.

Yashoda : Main na kahu su ek duje ke vaste bane se yeh dono. Ahat se hi samajh jave se ke bindni aa rahi se.( Didn't i say they are made for each other. With sounds of step only he understood his wife is coming)

Arrey chore apni maa ne bhi pranaam bol de ki ab saara pyar sirf bindni vaste hain.,(Hey boy now take blessings of your mother or complete love is only for your wife)

Swara was standing numb hearing yashoda s voice.

Sanskar was silent as he cannot say anything at that moment he just wished to push everyone out of the room specially sargam who was getting on his nerves with her oh so lovely wife role.

The ladies still stood on the door.

Annapurna: No son you rest our blessings are always with you but come down for breakfast(on days of fasting the breakfast and food all are the fasting ones) .

He saw swara, colour of whose face had drained listening to Yashoda s voice. A fear had gripped her heart she looked lost in pain.

His one mistake could land swara in trouble. If they found swara was here the elder ladies would start interrogating her.

He joined his hands and wished the elderly ladies who blessed him.

Sanskar: Badi maa i am not feeling well wish to rest for some more time.

Listening to his words his oh so loving wife at once rushed towards him placing hands on his forehead checking temperature. To which sanskar moved away she shyed thinking he is avoiding because of elders.

Sargam: (worried) Maa sa inhe bahut bukhar hain (mother he has high fever)

Swara was back in senses and was looking pained at sanskar. She knew he might have fever due to infection to the wound as DR Rana had informed her.

Sanskar: No i am not having fever my body is warm may be because of AC ( he said pointing at the AC). I am absolutely fine.

Before any further arguments bade raja sa entered the scene.

Dp: Raniji aapke vaste Panditji aangan mein intezar kar rahe hain. ( Queen priest is waiting for you in the courtyard)

About sanskar s health boys will take care of him i will let them know. Also, i would inform Dr Rana.

Annapurna: Na ji Sargam hain na wa rakhegi sanskar ka khyaal. ( No sargam will take care of sanskar)

Annapurna was to enter the room remembering she came here to take sanskars kundali. She asked sargam to take it from the wardrobe but sanskar said he will send it in sometime.

Sargam being admant moved towards the wardrobe asking him to rest.

Sargam ( authoritively): You just take rest no need to strain. I will take it and yes you will not get down from bed i will get everything for you in the room.

Sanskar was scared what if she saw swara and informed everyone. Swara had closed her eyes in fear knowing the blunder that can happen.

Sargam was busy in talks.

Sargam took the kundali and came towards elders.

Sargam: (looking sad)Hume lagta hain inhe aram ki jarurat hain hum sab chalte hain ( I think he needs rest lets go from here)

Yashoda: Kitna pyaar kare hain chori apne bind se uski tabiyat ke baare main jaankar kaise murjha si gayi hain (How much the girl loves her husband look how she is sad knowing about her husbands health).

Annapurna : We shall leave let him rest he will feel better.

Agreed and elder group moved while sargam was still staring sanskar.

Yashoda : Sargam baisa apne bind ne baad mein nihar liyo thara hi se yo ( You can later stare your husband He is yours only)

Sargam was blushing hard listening him being addressed as hers.

Annapurna: Sargam baisa aaj aap sanskar ki pasand ka satvik meetha banana.

Sargam shook her head bending it down. Sanskar felt suffocated. As everyone left he closed the door he was a about to hug her but swara avoided and finding no one around left from the room.

She was caught on the way by sargam.

Sargam: I had seen you in the room what were you doing in Ranaji's room early in the morning? Why you wish to invite troubles. ( Indian woman's don't call husband by name they either address them as ji or ranaji)

Swara: Wo w.. main..

Laksh came there in the meanwhile.

Laksh: swara aapne bhai sa ko dawai de di? (Swara,did you give medicine to brother?)

Sargam looked At both of them.

Swara: Woh main nahin chahti thi massa ko bura lage. Unhone mujhe sanskar se dur rehne ko kahan hain.( I didn't want massa to feel bad.she asked me to stay away from sanskar)

Sargam (to swara): ranaji ko jija sa bolne ki adat daal lo (Get into the habit of calling sanskar as jija sa(sister's husband is called jija)). He is elder to you in  relationship and status or call him kunwarji sa (prince)

(to laksh) : And you From next time tell me about the medicines for sanskars.

Laksh: Are you a doctor?

Sargam: Kunwar sa i am his wife and have right to know about him.

Laksh:  He needed care of a  doctor then (in mind)even if he required love i won't tell you. Actually bhai sa looked tired and over worked up yesterday so I asked swara as she is a doctor to check on him.

Sargam: He is fine na nothing to worry. He is having fever also i felt when i touched him but he denied. I know he must be avoiding so we don't get tensed about his health.

Swara: Haan di everything fine nothing to worry about.

Sargam: I have made arrangements to spend time with sanskar tommorrow. You, ragini and laksh are also coming as we need to go to kuldevi temple tommorrow.

Swara  : No di i won't be coming i have work in hospital.

Sargam : Offo swara you just keep on giving me excuses. You are coming its final and hospital is having holiday for next 3 days. Dr Rana is also going to Jaipur with family.

Swara : Therefore i need to stay as he is also not there.

Sargam : Don't worry if anything serious we can reach back and other doctors are there. Yes, tonight i hope you remember the promise of doing ghoomar with me and the group.

Swara wanted to deny but she can't break her promise so she silently nodded.

Swara thought it as an excellent opportunity as she can make sure he takes his medicines. Also further sargam only needed to look after him. She gave sargam a list of medicine it's combination and timing. She also informed her about he being asthmatic.

Swara was working on getting away from him. 

Sargam was confused still nodded thinking she will manage. Swara also informed her about injection and asked to take help from Khushi to administer it as she is trained primary health care provider.

A person smirked looking at them.

Sargam: Swara get ready and come I am in kitchen please help me with ranaji's favourite. Till then i will prepare breakfast and send it to ranaji.

Swara:  Woh sanskar i.. mean.. he doesn't like routine breakfast. His health is also not well so make something light for him.

He like warm green tea with lime and honey in the morning accompanied by some fruits. He works out for 1 hour he takes protein shake with it. After shower in breakfast he has  small paratha with less ghee, some vegetables tossed in ghee, fresh cut fruits. After 15 mins he takes routine morning medicines with vitamins.(swara was lost in her days with sanskar)

Sargam:  Waah sis you know a lot about him. Okay, I am so excited today he will taste my food.

Swara: Today you can't include paratha as he is fasting so just fruit and after workout some fresh fruit juice will work.

Swara was remembering something she was lost in her and sanskars routine morning.

Sanskar : Jaan, jaan jaan.

A servant came  and informed sanskar she left early for an emergency.He called her up she lifted in one ring as she had just entered the cabin.

Swara : Good morning saans.

Sanskar : How many time i told you not to leave without informing me?

Swara : I am sorry saans but you were sleeping peacefully as it is you were late yesterday you worked till wee hours in the morning.

Sanskar : Oh yes, bit worked up.. But you know i like my green tea and breakfast only prepared by you i am used to it.

Swara : (thinking) What would happen if you would have to live without me someday?

Sanskar : jaan , that day would never come because i would die without you.

Swara : Saans, How many times i should tell you not to use that word it hurts. 

Sanskar : Ok sorry Jaan. So, don't ask me ever to live without you. If at all it comes like that i will stay hungry till you make food and feed me..

Swara : What if its that i am bit busy and can't attend to his highness?

Sanskar : Get the chef ready as per your method of cooking. I know it won't taste as your dishes but no issues i will manage.

  Swara : Arrey baba i was just kidding. I know you are very adjusting.

Sanskar : Its not the food it can be prepared by anyone its the love that fills the stomach. I love when you cook for me.

Swara : Okay but don't skip your routine have your breakfast tonight dinner would be from your chef of the day... Love you saans for loving me so much..

Sanskar : Okay her highness AK is disturbing have to leave for a meeting. I will meet you at hospital then will have lunch together. 

She was back as sargam shook her seeing her lost and smiling all alone like a lunat...

Sargam : Are you fine? Go and get ready fast...

Swara nodded getting ready was heading towards the hall . She looked beautiful in her multicolored traditional wear which khushi gave her. Today swara looked like a married woman as her head was adorned with borla(its like a maang tika which Rajasthani married woman wear). She wore minimal but traditional jewellery. Khushi met her at kitchen entrance and pulled her in a space below the staircase.

Pari stood there who hugged and congratulated swara for the good news.

In royal mansion's there was time for breakfast and food. In case of kids and pregnant ladies were allowed to eat in a little dinning area seperately arranged whenever they wished too.

Pari stood there with a big smile and making swara sit they had little food stuffing her with max food. Pari and khushi made sure she was taken care off. Atmosphere was made light with Khushi stupid joke.

They stuffed her with dry fruit kesar milkshake.

Pari: Finish full glass. Milk and dry fruits will make baby healthy while kesar will give it a shining glow.

All the while swara kept waiting for sanskar to step down.

As they finished pari left to check on puja arrangements outdoor. While khushi was going towards kitchen to keep the utensils swara held her.

Swara: Don't avoid, i know you all think i am wrong but trust me whatever i am doing is for his benefit.

Khushi sighed and turned in her direction with a warm smile.

Khushi: If your heart agrees to the statement then no need to give me explanation.

Swara (stammering): How is sanskar?I mean did he take his medicine.

Khushi:(smiling at her concern): I didn't give injection to kunwar sa.

Swara(looking at time): Why ?

Khushi: He has not had anything since morning. When i went there breakfast and morning medicines lied there untouched he was tucked into a blanket.

Swara : Did he have fever?

Khushi : No idea i didn't check. You know mansion has its rule we can't touch the royals without there permission i am just a servant not his family.

Sargam listening to khushi came out of the kitchen.

Swara knew sargam stood behind her as she heard chimes of her anklets.

Swara(politely): Di you go and make sanskar i mean kunwar sa have breakfast and also give him medicines then let khushi know she will give injection. I will help the cooks you come in as you are free

Sargam went while khushi stood there.

Khushi: I hope kunwar sa agrees to his wife's decision.

Swara knew sanskars stubborness but she was trying to avoid because he was making her weak. His presence around had made her weak she just wished to deny the fact.

Sargam came into the room which was lit with dim lights. Sanskar sat on bed with his laptop on lap,ipad in hand and Bluetooth connected in ears. His legs were covered with comforter while he was still in his night dress.

Sanskar: (thinking some maid as he had asked for one): Please clear the table.

Sargam: Woh Ranaji, you didn't eat your breakfast.

Hearing her voice lifted his gaze from laptop.

Sanskar: Its cold not what i prefer. Can i have a cup of double strong expresso??

Sargam : Hum abhi lekar aate hain. Ranaji  par yeh exprisso ke hove hain ( I will just get it but what is this expriso.)

Sanskar: Double strong black coffee without sugar . You can ask my chef they will guide you. Also, I wish to sleep for sometime so add this in it.

Sargam: But that will be bitter how you will drink it.

Sanskar(smiling): After talking to you my tongue turned bitter I won't feel anything more bitter.

Sargam came back with a swollen face but hided seeing swara. The food plate was still untouched. Swara sighed at sanskars stubborness.  She saw sargam doing something hurriedly. Swara was leaving the kitchen as the aroma of saatvik food was making her nauseating.

Sargam: Swara,woh ranaji expriso pina chahe hain woh bhi double... (swara, prince wants to have expriso that too double she forget the complete thing)

Swara: Double strong black expresso

Sargam: Yes

 Swara knew it was not good for his health but she knew if Sargam didn't make the same he will bash her. He just wants an opportunity. He was playing smart games to make her loose.

She helped sargam make it. She noticed sargam adding something to it but sargam changed the topic and swara forgot.

Whole morning he didn't turn out of the room. Swara was restless again again looking at the shut door.

It was afternoon sargam was done with cooking.

Maheshwari's had battalion of cooks to help sargam. Platters were laid on the long dinning table. Neatly arranged with gold and silver cutlery which are traditional assets of Maheshwari empire. The dining table shone with royalty .

All the chefs were in official uniform which had logo of shining sun which meant Maheshwari empire. Few of older ones still wore traditional dhotis while young ones wore jeans or pants. Turbans were must specially on big occasions.

Dp came and sat on the head of family chair while Annapurna sat on his right talking something. Adarsh sat next to Annapurna accompanied by pari. Laksh sat to on the left of DP leaving 2 chair vacant. He winked at Dp.

Sanskar came down wearing a simple Rajasthani kurta with traditional handwork on collar paired with a smart dark trousers. He looked tired his eyes had dark circles. He came and laksh addressed him. Smiling and talking to laksh he took seat just beside him. Dp had a smile on his face looking at his complete family with the arrival of his pride.

Soon sargam came and Annapurna asked her to serve the food to sanskar. While she was serving the food swara came there with a bowl of sweet in her hand looking at which sanskar smiled unnoticed by others.

Annapurna: Sargam please serve the food (looking at swara) you are our special guest please take your seat.

Dp: Haan beta you please come here and sit

he said pointing to a chair just next to  him.

Swara looked around but she can't deny dp so she sat. Now she was sitting between DP and sanskar.

Annapurna: Ragini would sit next to sanskar (she said casually but it was aimed at swara as swara was about to stand she found her right hand gripped below the table her eyes widened with fear while sanskar smirked at her expression.)

Laksh immediately stood from his place and shifted to next seat smiling. The table was filled with satvik food and fruits while aroma of ghee lingered in the room.

Sargam silently started serving handing over the charge of serving to the servants sargam sat besides sanskar. Sargam was all the time filling sanskars plate being all sugar coated. She fed sanskar the kachoris which were spicy and his eyes watered she kept on stuffing till swara stopped her making everyone on the table turn their look towards them.

To avoid embarassment she just said "Di aap bhi kuch kha lo ya saara khana kunwar sa ko hi khila dogi

To which she got a stern reply from Yashoda who arrived and took seat next to pari.

Yashoda : Thare hadh mein reh chori(stay in your limits) Its wifes love for husband which you won't understand sanskar wanted to reply but swara sqeezed his hand nodded in No.

Sanskar was just smiling as he wished not to create any scene. One person on the table was furious it was swara who didn't like Sargam sticking to sanskar and seeing him not reacting she got more angry. She didn't even see what was served on the plate.

Sanskar noticed her red nose and smirked but something made him worried he saw her digging fork into fruits to have bite. He noticed she was going to have a slice of papaya and also some kofta of unripe papaya which is not to be had during pregnancy. He asked sargam to give water and as she moved he turned and slightly pushed swaras hand making the fork fall. In this process her elbow dashed on the tall glass of juice which tumbled on her plate with a loud noise gathering all the attention. She stood up, place was messed with juice and other eatables. She gave death glare to sanskar while he just raised the eyebrow. 

She asked sorry while place was immediately cleaned up. Her plate and napkin was replaced Dp asked her to eat something so she silently sat back..

Swara wished to leave the table as she found sanskar engrossed in talking to Sargam he had already left her hand. Her eyes sparkled with tears. She also saw her sweet dish untouched on the table while sargam had served her sweet in his plate.

Dp: swara, swara (bit louder)
She had a spoon of sweet and was lost stabbing fork into poor fruits on plate.

Swara: Yes, I...

Dp: Have your food. You didn't even take a bite.

She excused and got up to leave.

Sanskar : Dress up beautifully everyone would love to see you perform today specially me.

swara was shocked at his such bold request she turned and her face turned bright red all ready to send out fumes. Sanskar was saying looking at sargam while she was shying then she held his hand.

Sargam : Saachi aap mane dekhna chaho ho ( Really you wanna watch me perform)

sanskar felt embarassed and uncomfortable he withdrew his hand and nodded in yes.

Sargam left the table being shy while swara left the table in anger.

She had just pushed a spoon of sweet was feeling restless and up came gushing everything she rushed into the washroom puking her guts out. She cried loud putting the tap on then splashing water on face she came out and crashed on bed.

Someone forwarded a glass of lemon juice. She smiled inwardedly thinking it might be sanskar. Opening eyes she saw khushi stood infront with a glass of lemon juice, piece of ginger and few ice cubes. That's what she wanted why she is feeling bad.

Khushi: I hope you are happy now.

Swara: Ya i actually i am very happy after puking i am feeling relieved.

Khushi: (Smiling): Not for that.

Swara: Then..

Khushi: Kunwar sa, is trying to accept the reality.

Swara: Yes.

Khushi: Today evening he is taking sargam baisa to the guest house. He asked bhai sa to do special arrangement. I and AR are asked to arrange a gift.

Swara: Gift ??

Khushi: Yes, he agreed to give chance to his marriage. So, after Sargam baisa's performance he will take her out and propose her.

Unknowingly tears rolled out of her eyes. 

"Woh toh sirf mhare hain" (He is only mine )the heart screamed

"No he is your sisters husband" mocked the brain...

Swara was unable to control her inner turmoil she just got engrossed in her work.

Evening knocked in its glory with lantern and lights everywhere. The palace and surrounding were decorated. Folk songs, musics made the ambiance of festivity.

The chanting of mantras and fragrance of sandalwood with aroma of special feast for deity and villagers lingered.

Khushi had just left giving swara beautiful but light lehenga with traditional jewellery which was light in weight. Swara was getting ready maids were helping her. She was looking like princess in true sense.

Her face had lost its glow she was wearing her jewellery sitting in front of big mirror which had intrinsic wood carvings on the edges. She wore bangles which included  traditional kangans , chudas, kada. while the scene of sanskar chatting with sargam, she sticking to him at an instance an hour back. She also saw sargam coming out from sanskars room with packet she guessed it must be some cloth may be lehenga for her di. While he came out and  on the stairs and again was talking with sargam all smiles kept flashing in front of her.

There smiles was hurting her was it only that. No, the major reason was sanskars ignorance he had not spoken to her for the whole day. He looked unwell but he didn't even once told her anything. Her sister kept whole day clinging to him.

She didn't like sargam being in his room maximum time. She wasn't feeling good about it but thats what she aimed at. This was causing wound on her heart. She just wanted to know he was fine as few minutes back sargam told her " Ranaji's body is burning with fever" swara just whispered one word " Admant" but wasn't it her.

Traditional Rajasthani Jewellery ..

She came in senses as khushi stepped in tying rakhdi or borla or mang tikka on her head. Further she tied bajubandh on her arms and slipped haathphool in her hands. Adorned her neck with traditional necklace called ada then tweta and few more intrinsically crafted neckpieces. She then made her wear tagdi or waist chain.

Maid made her wear payal the traditional Maheshwari payal which sanskar had gifted her. Other one maid made her wear nath or big round nosepin.

Sargams attire

Stage was set for the most awaited performance ghoomar by Sargam and her team. sargam came down looking gorgeous in typical traditional Rajasthani attire. Her face was blushing due to all the make up and also because of happiness she had today.

In all this happiness among the dancer was that someone who was set to bring storm in their life.

A girl dressed as a Kalbeliya dancer in troupe covering her face with veil was talking on mobile phone to saahil. She had worn exclusive jewellery which belonged to the tribe her eyes were greyish like that of a snake.

Saahil: I hope you enjoy the drama.

Girl : I am here for the same and sure it is going to be a blast. The night is young and so is the hunt. She and her unborn will be all ours. Her saviour will be no more so no one will save her from us. He doesn't even know how silently with slow steps the death is travelling towards him. 

She smirked on cutting the call.