Early morning as the first rays fell on to the earth, Swara's sleep broke and it took her few minutes to understand the surroundings. She woke up Sanskar.

Swara: Sanskar, wake up na. We have to find our way out of this forest.

Sanskar(rubbing his eyes lazily):Good morning Swara!!

Swara: good morning, now get up fast. (she hurried him washing her face)

After 10 minutes of continuous insistence, Sanskar came out of the hut and they both started walking. In the day light, Sanskar didn't find it difficult to find the way, and they both reached the waterfall. Swara was amazed looking at it.

Swara: wow!! (As it is early morning, the leaves are looking fresh and the butterflies are flying making the scene more colorful)

Playing with butterflies, Swara: this place is so nice, I must get Ragu and Pavi also here, they would love it.

Sanskar smiles looking at her excitement: Acha, so let's proceed with our journey. I will take you to our camp and from there the main road is nearer.

Swara reluctantly left from there along with Sanskar. On the other hand, hearing the sounds the four at the camp instantly recognized the voices and rushed in that direction. Swara was surprised to see her friend and sister there. Ragini rushed in their direction and as Swara widened her hands to hug her, she went behind and hugged Sanskar startling him while Pavi came to Swara and hugged her: Are you okay Shona? We were worried.

Swara just nodes in yes and breaks the hug while Sanskar parts from Ragini too.

Ragini: Sanky, I am a big fan of you. I love your voice, your style, your attitude, your smile...I mean I like everything you do...I...

Sanskar registering her words: Breath out girl. Just relax. I understand. It's nice meeting you.

Swara: Ragini, is he rockstar Sanky?

Ragini nods her head in yes vigorously: thanks Swara, It's because of you I met him today. You made my dream come true. I never thought I would see him from this near.

She was blabbering but Swara was all lost in her own thoughts and Sanskar did notice the change in her expressions but didn't understand the reason. Just then, his thoughts were broken by Laksh's voice.

Laksk: You are fine right? We were about to come in search of you.

Sanskar nods in yes still looking at Swara. After having formal greetings and as everyone narrated their story, they completed a light breakfast. And it's time for the three girls to leave.

Swara: Thank you so much for giving my sisters shelter and also for the breakfast. It was fun with you people and your camp is also good. We have to leave now. Bye!!

Sanskar: Swara, just a minute. (he went into his tent and returned holding something in his hand) These are three passes for my contest day after tomorrow. I would be happy if you all come.

Swara hesitantly: Ah!! Sorry Sanskar, I am not much interested in all these.

Sanskar pleading with eyes: Please, for me.

Swara: Ahm, Sorry...but you don't worry...my sister here is a big  fan of you, so she will come along with her friends. (Saying it she hands over the passes to Ragini while Ragini nods happily)

Pavi: Diyu, Laksh and Sanskar, tomorrow is my birthday and I am hosting a small party at my place. It would be pleasure if you guys could make out some time and visit us. I will text you the place and time.

Diyu and Laksh nods in yes while wishing her Advance happy birthday as Sanskar was just looking at Swara all lost in his thoughts. All the three bid bye to the trio at camp and as they turned back and are walking away from the camp, Sanskar called: Swara!!!)

As Swara stopped and looked at him, he ran towards her: I thought to make this grand but you are not coming to my concert and I don't want to regret not telling you this. (Looking straight into her eyes) Swara, I never thought I would tell this to a girl whom I met a day before but I feel I don't need any more time to understand my feelings for you. Your innocence, the way you enjoyed the beauty of the nature and the simple things that give you happiness had made me fall for you each moment I spent with you. If you give me a chance, I will make you my heart beat without which I can't live. (hearing it Swara's face changed from smiling to serious increasing the tension for Sanskar)

Hearing all this, even before Swara could react, Ragini jumped in happiness: Yipppeeee, my rockstar is going to be my jiju...Aww what else I could wish for? Swara, Come on say Yes.

Swara: I...I am sorry Sanskar, My dad won't accept for this and I won't do anything against him.

Sanskar: Swara, come on no dad will say "Take my daughter beta, I have raised her 20 years only for you" We have to convince and you don't worry, I will do that. I am only concerned about your wish...What do you think about me?

Swara: Sanskar frankly speaking, I don't have any good impression on Rockstars. (She was about to turn back but Sanskar held her shoulder and made her look at him)

Sanskar: What do you mean by that Swara?

Swara irritated: I have heard many things about you Sanskar and trust me they are not positive. Anyways, I might consider you if you leave this profession of yours and live a simple life like us. Will you leave it for me? Tell me.

Sanskar left her hand: Swara, what is it to do with my profession?

Swara shouted: I don't like rockstars Sanskar.

Sanskar: but this is my life and I can't leave it.

Swara: That's settled na Sanskar. You live your life and let me live mine. Good bye!!

Swara left from there followed by helpless Ragini and Pavi leaving Sanskar shattered who silently left from there not paying any heed to the shouts from Laksh and Diyu.

Swara, Ragini and Pavi took an auto and tied the scooty to it and went to their flat. All the while Swara was silent and as soon as they reached, telling Ragini to get the puncture repaired, she directly left to the room and locked herself in. 

Ragini too was angry on Swara as she rejected Sanskar. Whole day passed and they both didn't speak with one another and Pavi not wanting to leave both the angry birds alone, she decided to stay with them. But as the clock struck 12, not wanting to spoil Pavi's special day, they compromised and all the three girls were sitting on the bed around the cake they baked by themselves. 

Ragini taking the phone and going infront: Come on Pavi, blow the candles and cut the cake. I will take the video.

So, as they started singing "Happy birthday to you", she cut the cake and first took a small piece and ate by herself surprising Swara and Ragini: Ummm!! yummy cake girls, I can eat the whole cake.

Swara and Ragini came forward: Well, this cake is not for eating. (They both took the cake in their hands, understanding the situation, Pavi moved back "No!! No!!" but all her shouts were in vain as they applied it all over her face and she was shouting "Don't touch my hair". They clicked many pics and later sent her to wash her face.

Pavi wiping her face with the towel: I thought of nicely eating the cake but you girls spoiled it (She complained with a pout)

Swara: Let's go on to the terrace...come (and she signaled Ragini for which Ragu signed positively)

Ragini: You both go, I will come in a minute.

As they both went, Ragini went into the kitchen and taking all that needed she went behind others. They all sat on the tank staring the stars while Ragini presented a fruit cake, chocolates and biscuits she had brought with her and everyone relished it hungrily. After spending some nice time together they went back to have a small nap.

Next morning, All the three girls went to the temple and then to the college. On the other hand Laksh and Diyu were getting worried for Sanskar as he is no longer their chirpy prankster. 

Diyu: Sanky, let's have breakfast.

Sanskar: You both carry on, I am not hungry.

Laksh: Sanky, we have to leave today to the next place of our concert.

Sanskar just nods while Diyu exclaimed: On the way we could just stop at Pavi's house to wish her, she would feel bad if we didn't go.

Sanskar: Swara would be coming right, we will surely go...may be this would be the last time I would be seeing her. 

He didn't know why he got very much attached to her and now the thought of going away from her is killing him. May be she made him relive his good old moments when he was with his family. But he can't even leave his profession which he had achieved after making lot of sacrifices, one was his family.

As the sun set, the trio packed their bags and folding their tents and arranging everything in the car, they started off into the city. 

In the flat, 

Swara: Ragu, hurry up na...we are getting late. Pavi would be waiting for us.

Ragini: ha just 2 minutes, I am done (She said applying lipstick standing infornt of the dressing table, giving one last glance in the mirror, she came to Swara) Okay now let's go.

Swara: Ha, take that gift (locking the flat, they rode off to Pavi's house where there was lot of hustle bustle as all the family members and close friends were gathered there to wish their beloved on her birthday.)

As they went in, they were greeted by Pavi's parents and were directed to her room where she was getting ready.

Pavi: Thank god you both came. I am really confused as of what to wear. (Saying this she showed them two dresses which were placed to the holders)   

Swara and Ragini exclaimed: Wow!!! they both are really very beautiful.

After a great difficulty, they chose one and started making her ready. As everything was set, Pavi's mom called them and down they went to greet the guests. All the arrangements were perfect. One by one all the people there were wishing her but she was looking at the entrance now and then and finally her wait is over as Sanskar along with Laksh and Diyu walked in. She nudged Ragini and gestured through eyes towards the entrance. Looking at them Ragu was overwhelmed and went forward to receive them.

They wished Pavi when she introduced all of them to her parents and brother but Sanskar's eyes were only searching for Swara. Understanding his inner turmoil, Pavi called Swara who was playing with the kids in the garden.

As Swara came in her eyes fell on Sanskar and she royally ignored him and got busy in the birthday celebrations. A big chocolate step cake was placed in the middle of the hall and in the midst of the happy birthday song played and clapping's of the people, she happily cut the cake and everyone showered their wishes as well as gifts to her followed by dinner. All this while our Sanskar was just staring at Swara as his life depends on it. 

Diya: Pavi, this is a small gift from us. (handing over a well wrapped gift box)

Pavi: What is the need of all this? your presence is not less than a gift for me. But I would be more than happy if Sanskar sings something for me now.

Sanskar: Now?

Pavi nods cutely and not wanting to disappoint the birthday girl, Sanskar takes the mic

https://youtu.be/z3UHfi9vpbc

He sang all the lines looking at Swara while tears rolled down his eyes making the whole atmosphere silent. Swara is feeling bad for him as she doesn't like to hurt anyone but she is also bounded by values and promises made to her father.

Not able to take it any more Sanskar went away from there followed by Diya and Laksh who hurriedly bid bye to Pavi and Ragini.

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Precap: Leap of one year

Few words for Swara?

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