RagLak were still in the same position. Laksh was completely lost in Ragini and he was not able to take his eyes from the angel who was in his arms. He suddenly jerked from his thoughts and looked around and thanked his stars as no one saw their position. He made her stand. Ragini was now relieved that she had not fallen down and she was feeling herself to be in a safe place and opened her eyes slowly only to find herself in front of an handsome man. An awkward silence prevailed and Ragini broke it by uttering a quick thanks. Laksh too gave a faint smile and nodded his head. Before they could exchange another word a group of children along with Ansh came running towards  RagLak and surrounded Ragini.       
   Ragu ma'm, they all shouted. Laksh realised that she was the one whom Ansh adored. A smile crept in his face seeing her bonding with all the kids. Ansh hugged her legs tightly. Thanks for coming to my birthday party ma'm. I thought you will not come, he told while Ragini smiled at him. She bent to his level and cupped his cheeks. How will I miss the birthday of my first friend in the school, she asked with a sweet smile. SwaSan along with DP and AP too reached there and were surprised to see Ansh mingling so well with an outsider for the first time.
      All this while Laksh was quietly admiring their bond but the possessive father in him was somewhat jealous seeing his son bonding with his teacher so well even forgetting him. He cleared his throat and fake coughed to gain his son's attention but alas,nothing worked as his son was still speaking sweet nothings to his teacher,and both of them were lost in their own world giving no heeds to the surroundings which irked Laksh. AP, DP and SwaSan supressed their smile seeing his jealousy. Somewhere AP was happy to see their bonding making her smile to the fullest after a long time. Swara too saw her mother in law and both exchanged a warm understanding smile.
   Having no other choice Laksh patted on his son's shoulder. Ansh saw his dad with a sweet smile and hopped on him. Ragu ma'm, this is my super dad, my first best friend he introduced Laksh to Ragini, which instantly brought a smile on Laksh's face. AP nodded in disbelief with a smile seeing her grown up son's childishness. And dad this is my Ragini teacher, who is also my best friend , he said and Laksh frowned at it. But still he managed a smile and forwarded his hand to her. Ragini brought her hands hesitatingly and shook with him. Both had a spark when their fingers brushed. Ansh then introduced her to his other family.
  Ragini bent and seeked blessings from AP and DP. She soon mingled with his family too. Soon cake cutting was done and the party was over. Everyone left and it was only the Maheshwaris and Ragini left. AP liked her a lot. Even the others felt her to be a lovely and kind girl. She bonded very well with Shreya and Shreyas too.
   RagLak's respect for each other grew more though they did not converse much. Ragini saw her dad and a gentle man in Laksh, while Laksh saw a selfless and kind woman in her. Ofcourse he had a tinge of jealousy on her seeing her bonding with his son. But still he found how happy his Ansh was with her.
  It was time for Ragini to depart. Sanskar and Laksh offered her a lift but she politely denied as she had come by her scooty. AP asked her to visit them again with her mother. Ragini too obliged and took leave from them.
   Laksh and Sanskar received a call regarding an urgent meeting and left. The kids were in their play room to unwrap the gifts. Such a nice girl she is, AP said as they entered after settling down. Haan ma, she is so sweet and pretty too, Swara said. DP was in deep thoughts. Ji, are you also thinking the same as me, AP asked him slowly. DP saw her and Swara and nodded with a faint smile. But ma, papa. We need to take this slow. Also we should not force Ragini. We all know and it is very much evident that she loves Ansh, and Ansh too loves her,but still marriage, that too to a man with a son, anyone will have a slight discomfort. And this time we should not do anything without Laksh's knowledge. AP and DP too nodded in understanding. They prayed God to make their wish true.
  Ragini reached her home and as usual Janaki was waiting for her. Ragini tip toed and closed her eyes. Janaki smiled at her daughter's childishness. Laado, when will you grow up. People will think you are a primary class student, not a teacher, she teased. Ragini sat beside her mother resting her head on her shoulder. Let them think na ma. I am always your child only, right, she asked pecking her cheeks. Janaki too pecked her head and nodded. So how was your laadla's party, Janaki asked while caressing her head.
  Ragini's smile grew wider. She was continuosly ranting about them. Ma, no one would believe that they are one of the richest family. They are so nice and down to earth people. DP sir reminded me of papa, she said with a sweet smile amidst tears. I think his sons should have been inspired by him. I bet ma, if Ansh's mother was alive, they would have been one happy bunch of people. Don't know why God tests people by taking their valuable one's she teared.
  Janaki gently wiped her tears. Laado, people take birth for some purpose. Once their work is done, God takes them. But still for every loss there would be a reason. They would be replaced by someone more valuable. Now its too late. You better change and sleep, got it. Ragini too nodded and went to her room kissing her mother good night.
   It was late night. Laksh and Sanskar were still in meeting. Swara made the kids sleep. But, Ansh was still awake asking for his dad as Laksh was never late. Swara said that he would come soon and patted his head. After sometime he started to pretend to sleep closing his eyes as he did not want to trouble his badi ma. He could never sleep without his father's warmth.
   Swara came down and informed AP that kids have slept. Laksh and Sanskar entered in sometime. Laksh was looking so tensed. AP saw this and sat beside him. Laksh, she placed her hands on his shoulder while he gave her a painful expression. Ma, has Ansh slept, he asked in concern. Haan beta. With great difficulty, Swara made him sleep, AP said. Laksh gave a sad smile. But what happened to you. Why are you looking tensed, DP asked checking his forehead. Papa, vo, he has to go to our Delhi office for a week. We both have got meetings lined up, Sanskar said side hugging his brother.
  Now everyone understood his turmoil. From the day Ansh was born,he was never away from him. DP and Sanskar used to travel on his behalf. But this time he was left with no choice.
  Laksh,its just for a week. We all are here for Ansh, Swara tried to console him. AP too nodded in agreement. Laksg let out air from his mouth. Ma, bhabi. I am not telling you people will not take care of him. But how can he stay without me or how could I stay without him.
  Ma, you just told me how much he was cribbing for me few minutes back. My child needs me and I need him. Our day starts and ends with each of us by our side. He is not habituated without me. I can't even imagine a day without my son. Seven days are too much, he was nearly tearing. There was a complete silence which was broken by crying voice, "papa". Everyone turned to the source of the voice only to find a crying Ansh. Laksh felt like his heart broken in to a million pieces seeing his life in tears. Ansh ran to his father and Laksh immediately picked him up and hugged him tight while the others were also in tears seeing their love for each other. Screen freezes

Precap : Laksh and Ansh missing each other.