Sanskar rushed upstairs, his concern growing with every step. Laksh followed closely behind, curious about the urgency in Sanskar's movements. As they reached the door to Sanskar's room, they overheard laughter, perplexing Sanskar even more.

Opening the door, Sanskar found Ragini and Swara sitting on the bed, giggling as if nothing had happened. Laksh, arriving slightly behind Sanskar, remained partially hidden at the doorway.

Sanskar: "What happened? Why did you call me like that, Ragini? I was so worried!"

Ragini, grinning mischievously, responded with a teasing tone, "Oh, Sanskar, we just needed you upstairs, and you walk so slow. So, I thought I'd give you a little incentive to hurry up."

Sanskar, still trying to process the sudden change in atmosphere, looked at Ragini with a mixture of confusion and amusement.

Sanskar: "Needed me for what?"

Swara, joining in the teasing, added, "We needed your expert opinion on some important matters, Sanskar."

Sanskar raised an eyebrow, realizing he had fallen for their playful scheme.

Sanskar: "Expert opinion? On what?"

Ragini burst into laughter, enjoying the moment thoroughly.

Ragini: "On how to liven up a serious situation! We thought you could use some exercise, Sanskar."

Laksh, standing at the doorway, couldn't hold back a chuckle, having witnessed the entire scene.

Sanskar, shaking his head with a smile, feigned a sigh.

Sanskar: "You two are impossible. I thought something serious had happened."

Swara, giving him an innocent look, replied, "Well, you did rush upstairs, didn't you? We got your attention."

Sanskar couldn't help but smile, realizing he had been caught in their little prank.

Sanskar: "Alright, you got me. But let's keep the surprises to a minimum, please. My heart can only take so much excitement."

Ragini, still grinning, assured him, "Noted. Now, join us. We still need to talk about what happened to swara how did she went unconscious.

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As Sanskar walked towards the bed, Laksh was gradually revealed, standing partially hidden at the doorway. Ragini and Swara exchanged curious glances, unsure about what Laksh might want.

Swara, sensing the tension, broke the silence, "Laksh, are you okay?"

Laksh, wearing a composed expression, assured them, "I'm fine. I just need to talk to Ragini."

Ragini, puzzled by Laksh's sudden request, looked at Sanskar and Swara for guidance. In her mind, she couldn't fathom why Laksh would want to talk to her.

Swara, noticing Ragini's confusion, kicked her playfully, "Ouch!"

Ragini, reacting dramatically, screamed in pain, making Swara burst into laughter.

Swara: "You're such a drama queen. Laksh wants to talk to you. Go on!"

Sanskar and Laksh exchanged smirks, realizing the effect of their little prank.

Sanskar: "Looks like you're in demand today, Ragini. Better go and find out what Laksh wants."

Ragini, giving them an exasperated look, got up from the bed, "Fine, fine. I'm going."

As she walked towards Laksh, Sanskar couldn't resist a comment, "Make sure it's not about another surprise."

Ragini, rolling her eyes, replied, "Don't worry. I've had enough surprises for today."

Laksh, as Ragini reached him, gestured for her to follow him outside the room. Swara and Sanskar watched the exchange with amusement.

Swara: "What do you think Laksh wants to talk to her about?"

Sanskar, smirking, responded, "Who knows?

As Ragini and Laksh moved away from the room, Ragini shot a puzzled look at Laksh.

Ragini: "What's going on? Why do you want to talk to me?"

Laksh, still wearing a mischievous smile, simply replied, "Guess you'll find out soon."

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On the terrace, with the city lights glittering in the background, Laksh and Ragini stood under the vast expanse of the night sky.

Laksh: "You know, Ragini, I knew about your plan all along."

Ragini, surprised, looked at Laksh, "What do you mean? How did you know?"

Laksh chuckled, "Well, Sanskar told me about your little scheme before we even came here. I decided to play along and see how it all unfolded."

Ragini, slightly embarrassed but also amused, playfully nudged him, "You could've told me!"

Laksh: "Where's the fun in that? Besides, it was entertaining watching everyone's reactions."

Ragini, realizing the extent of the conspiracy, laughed along with Laksh.

Laksh: "You know, Ragini, there's something else you might find interesting. We've met before."

Ragini, intrigued, looked at him with a puzzled expression.

Laksh: "It was in Canada, years ago. Sanskar and I were on vacation after our graduation, and that's when I crossed paths with you."

Ragini, struggling to recall the encounter, asked, "Really? I don't remember meeting you."

Laksh smiled, "It was a quick interaction. You didn't see my face, but I saw yours. Fate has a funny way of bringing people together."

Meanwhile, on the lower floor, Sanskar and Swara were cuddling, reminiscing about their own past in Canada.

Sanskar: "I can't believe it's been so long since we first met in Canada. Remember that coffee shop?"

Swara, with a nostalgic smile, replied, "How could I forget? You spilled coffee on me, and that's how we started talking."

Sanskar: "Best coffee spill of my life."

As they shared fond memories, Sanskar glanced at Ragini, who was now on the terrace with Laksh.

Sanskar: "I never told you about that encounter with Ragini in Canada, did I?"

Swara, surprised, shook her head, "No, you didn't. What happened?"

Sanskar, with a smirk, began to narrate the tale of the brief meeting between Laksh and Ragini in Canada, which Swara found amusing.

Back on the terrace, Laksh continued, "So, when Dadi brought up the proposal for you and me, I thought it was too good to be true. Meeting you again was unexpected but definitely not unwelcome."

Ragini, processing the revelation, smirked, "Well, that explains the perfect match, doesn't it?"

Laksh: "Indeed."

As Ragini processed Laksh's revelation about their planned confusion, a sudden realization struck her, and she exclaimed, "Wait a minute! What about you being in love with Swara? What was all that about?"

Laksh, with a hearty laugh, clarified, "Oh, that was all part of the plan. Swara and I concocted the idea to confuse Dadi. I never actually loved Swara. It was just a ruse."

Ragini felt some sort of relief. She had genuinely liked Laksh, but now she realized it had all been an act. However, she decided to keep her feelings hidden and responded with a smirk, "Well played, Laksh. But you know, you two aren't the only ones making plans."

Laksh, curious, asked, "What do you mean?"

Ragini, reveling in her moment of triumph, grinned, "Sanskar and I teamed up and gathered all the proof against Dadi while you and Swara were busy with your fake love story. We played it smart and actually got some work done."

Just as the revelation settled, Sanskar and Swara, who had decided to abandon their sneakily listening approach, entered the scene, laughing uncontrollably.

Swara: "Laksh, Ragini, what kind of competition is this? This is absolutely hilarious!"

Sanskar, nodding in agreement, added, "I've never seen a more entertaining family drama. Bravo, guys!"

Laksh, still processing the turn of events, chuckled, "Well, it seems we were all playing our parts. This is one complicated, but amusing, family."

Swara, with a mischievous twinkle in her eye, teased, "Looks like our families are filled with undercover agents and secret plans."

Ragini, maintaining her playful demeanor, chimed in, "Who would've thought we'd turn a family drama into a comedy? I guess we're just that talented."

As laughter echoed on the terrace, the interconnected lives of the Maheshwari and Gadodia families became more apparent. Little did they know that their shared experiences and hidden alliances would continue to shape the course of their intertwined destinies.