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Swara's pov:

"Aman, What the f--k you have got me as a phone? It got broken just in the first throw. Even my last phone got broken in the second throw."

I heard Sanskar's shouting voice from our room as I stood inside the closet, putting on my dress for the day. I chuckled silently.

He deserved it totally!

It was his eighth new dabba in the past six months of my pregnancy. I didn't know why, but whenever I see him with that dabba when I call him for help or when I am talking to him, I will get this extreme fury inside me. I just wanted to get rid of that somehow.

For the first three months, I haven't get any violent thoughts like throwing it, I would just scold him and argue with him which would end up with him apologizing to me and consoling me.

But from my fourth month, I couldn't control my anger, I just started throwing it away. It wouldn't broke if my anger was in average level, but if it was in peak, it will break easily into pieces.

I even threw away his big dabba (that is his laptop) two times. Though I try to feel bad for them sometime, I couldn't. I felt like it is totally right. His dabba was the first enemy of me in this world. I loathed it with all my heart.

I always feel this utmost satisfaction whenever I see the dabba on the floor in broken pieces and died. It was my dream for many months which just got fulfilled in my pregnancy. Yay!

Poor Aman! He was the one suffering with Sanskar's scoldings for not getting him the best dabba which can't be broken by his pregnant wife.

In this, my both good and bad minds were on the same side. They supported me totally!

I looked at my reflection on the full length mirror of our closet and grinned. I am wearing a loose pale pink dress which is reaching below my knees with butterfly sleeves. My hands automatically moved to my baby bump.

Nah! Babies bump!

Yes, I am carrying twins. Just like Sanjay said on that day.

Two babies are living inside my tummy. Many times I have wondered how my baby tummy is carrying two babies?!

God only knows!

My Doctor has revealed about the twins at the end of my first trimester. Everyone was beyond happy. Sanskar was on cloud nine! Even I was so happy but I was afraid too. I am not that mature to handle babies let alone bring them up. But Sanskar and Sasu Mom made me understand that I can do it and also told me they will be with me always. So I was relieved and happy!

I am excited that I will have two babies to play with! I won't be bored anymore, not even a single minute.

I hope I will be a good mother to my babies!

I smiled caressing my tummy, "I can't wait to see you both!"

I brought up my palm which was on my stomach and kissed it.

I sighed and ambled towards the door. I opened it and looked for my dragon of a husband who is now talking to Aman in my phone.

Before I went to fresh up, Sanskar was helping me drink my orange juice. Then suddenly he started romancing with me. When we were in a heated kiss, his dabba rang with a call. He broke the kiss and looked at me with nervous gaze (which told 'Sh!t, I forgot to put it on silent mode'). I got angry and took his dabba out from his pocket and threw it on the wall.

Sanskar let out a big sigh glancing at his dabba which were lied dead on the floor, then again he started kissing me to make me cool. His gesture made me smile and let him kiss me more. Along with my mood, my hormones are in over drive all the time. I just want him with me always.

I've became more shameless than him.

Sanskar always tells me that he love this 'Shameless Lioness' very much! Why not, he gets to romance with me all the time! Shameless dragon!

As soon as he saw me, he cut the call telling Aman that he will call later and put 'the sweetheart' that is my phone on the bed side table and came towards me with a wide smile. I can't help but grin back.

His arms went around me to hold me while he placed a kiss on the crown of my head.

"Sorry baby, I should go to office soon. I don't even have time for breakfast, so you come with Diego. Is that okay?", He asked with expectant gaze.

I mentally chuckled seeing him worry that I may get furious with his decision. Good, he should be afraid of me. I feel giddy as everyone is afraid of him 'the SM', but he is afraid of only me, 'his sweet wife'.

I nodded my head and pecked on his cheek, "Okay, Love! Don't worry, I will be fine. But you can go after quick breakfast."

He sighed and nodded anyways. He bent down to kiss on my belly which is daily morning routine for the past six months.

"Papa loves you babies!", He mumbled to my belly secretly, making me giggle.

"Babies love you, Papa!", I cooed in the baby tone like always. He gave me a bright smile making my heart skip a beat.

"Let's leave."

He then went to take my phone while I brushed my hairs and filled my maang a pinch of kumkum. I gave my appearance a look and walked to Sanskar who instantly wrapped his arm around my waist. Together, we went out of our room.

He was already very protective of me but now it got multipled. He would always take extra care when it comes to my matter, be it my food, medicines, my things or anything related to me. I am very lucky to have my man who loves me immensely.

After Dp uncle and Ap aunty got arrested, Maheshwari family also got separated. Adarsh Bhai had no interest to carry the family business, he shifted to abroad taking his share of property with Pari bhabhi. Dadi also gone with them promising Laksh that she will visit often. She said that she couldn't live here after Dp uncle spoiled their family name.

While we got shifted to our new mansion which was fully built as the way I and Sasu Mom wanted. We both discussed within us and told our wishes to the engineer. It was built in a month and it was amazing to say the least. Our mansion is not big like a palace but it is big enough. We could even see the Arabian sea from our room balcony which is indeed an awesome sight to watch everytime.

Sasu Mom and Dad are with us as well, they are more than happy. Dad is still working in Maheshwari companies with Laksh who is now taking care of it. He is living alone in the Maheswari mansion.

I had forgiven him after a week of my kidnapping incident. I didn't want to hold a grudge against him when I know he had changed completely and realised his mistake. My mind even began to forget that dreadful incident as now I have so many beautiful memories to keep inside it.

My father had told me that 'Every person deserves a second chance if they truly realised their mistake'. So I forgave him with all my heart. He even started bonding with us very well. I see him as a good friend of mine.

Now he is in love with a girl who is an employee in his company. At first, she didn't want to love him. You should have seen Laksh who practically became a love-sick puppy and chased her everywhere. I also gave him many ideas to woo her. He was very thankful to me as I supported him.

He was truthful to her, he said all about his past. She was happy as he didn't hide anything from her. Just before one and half months, she accepted his proposal and confessed her love.

Her name is Ishita, she is very sweet and lovely. He brought her to our home for dinner. We all liked her instantly. Sasu Mom and Dad told him that they would come to ask her hand for him from her parents. Laksh was overwhelmed with their gesture. For that they told they always saw him and Adarsh bhai as their sons in the past. After Ishita's parents approval, their engagement is fixed, which is after two weeks from now on.

Sanjeev Bhai and his family left to abroad after ten days of Karan bhai's marriage. I was so sad but they promised that they will visit us soon. I speak with them often through skype.

Karan bhai and Kritika had gone for honeymoon to Switzerland for a month. Now they are happy enjoying their new phase of life.

Dp uncle and Ap aunty are being rotten in jail, like Sanskar told they are in living hell. I haven't seen Gadodia family after Ragini's divorce. But I have heard about them that they are living a tough and poor life. I felt bad for them. Just that, nothing else. They are nothing to me anymore.

I have my family who love me deeply. What else I need in my life?

"Jaan, we are stepping down the stairs. Be careful. Where are you lost?"

I came to my sense hearing his voice. I gave him a sheepish smile and climbed down carefully while my hand clutched his bottom of the jacket.

"You are fine, right? If you are not, you don't have to come to office, Jaan."

He said concernedly as we reached downstairs. I turned to him still being in his arms while fisting his jacket.

"Sanskar, I am fine. I am getting annoyed when you ask me if I am fine many times. Stop with that."

I pouted. His lips curved into a small smile.

"I just wanted you to be safe and fine. I can't help but hearing it from you to make sure as you often feel not fine with your pregnancy sickness."

I smiled softly and nodded my head. I can't help but love him more seeing his love for me. I tiptoed and kissed his cheek. He raised his eyebrow with a teasing smile, I shrugged my shoulders with nonchalant look.

"Good morning, Shona!"

We turned to Dad who came downstairs ready in his business suit. I grinned and moved to him who was already walking towards us. I gave him a hug and wished him morning. He then hugged Sanskar and wished him like always.

I smiled seeing Sanskar hugging his father and greeting him. He came long way in his journey of life where he just lived for earning money and power. He is not that cold and stone hearted person anymore. He knows what is love and how to love others. Money is not important to him but his family and his Jaan, that is me.

But that doesn't mean he has changed his SM's behaviour. He is loving and caring for his family but ruthless businessman to others. When I asked him about it, he said that he will show his special side to the people who deserve it. And moreover, he said that he should be like that in his business world. Uff!

"Come on, Jaan."

He held my shoulder, we trio walked to the dining hall. I saw Sasu Mom and Kamala Maa are arranging the dishes on the dining table. Sasu Mom smiled warmly on seeing us and asked us to sit.

"Very good morning, Sasu Mom."

I chirped and throw my arms around her for a hug. She scoffed. Still not like hugs!

I grinned as she patted my back softly. I broke the hug and got satisfied seeing the annoyed scowl on her face. I looked towards Dad who winked at me in return. I giggled and sat on the seat beside Sanskar after greeting Kamala Maa.

"Mom, I have an important meeting so have to rush. Serve fast."

Sanskar told rubbing his forehead seeing our trio's exchange.

"Kamala, serve him. I will bring Shona's breakfast."

Sujata told Kamala Maa and turned to me. I made faces hearing her. As I am pregnant, there is always special breakfast, lunch and dinner for me as per Doctor's diet chart.

Oh, I love that food very very much!

Huh!

Sanskar is very strict in these things. Though I show so many tantrums for not eating it (which is me acting like gagging and wanting to throw up), he would make sure I ate them fully. But having supportive Sasu Mom comes in handy, she would let me eat whatever I want in the other times.

As Sasu Mom served my plate, she bent down to my ear.

"You finally broke the eighth dabba."

She whispered in my ear, I gave her a side smirk. She might have noticed the absence of his dabba on the breakfast table.

"Actually it is tenth, Sasu Mom. You forgot the count of two 'big dabbas'", I chuckled as she looked at me amused and started filling my glass with water.

"Jaan, Have you sent the presentation file to Mary?"

Sanskar asked me while I nodded my head, chewing the food.

"I sent it last night itself, Sanskar.", I said after gulping down the food. He nodded his head while continued eating his breakfast.

He then stood up within five minutes making me rejoice. But it didn't last long as he went after telling me to complete my breakfast and that he will call Sasu Mom afterwards to check if I really ate fully. I gave a hard glare at his retreating figure.

Sasu Mom and Dad chuckled seeing my state making me pout.

"Shona, I would support him in this matter totally. Sorry beta, I can't help."

I heard Dad and then turned to Sasu Mom with puppy eyes. But who is she, The Mother Dragon na! She gave me the same strict look as her son.

Poor me!

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I reached the office after an hour. Diego opened the car door for me, I came out and walked to the entrance of the building after thanking him.

From watchman to all my co-workers, greeted me as I walked past them. I was not a Robo like my husband, I gave everyone my polite sweet smile acknowledging them and greeting them while my one hand is placed on my bump. My cheeks might have tinted by now with all of their attention on me. I am still getting used to it as they all are treating me as the boss.

I entered the private lift and pressed the button to 48th floor.

I have completed my graduation at the end of my second month. I always wished about me doing a job after my education and becoming an independent woman. But I couldn't pursue it as I got pregnant. I had a bad morning sickness, throwing up everything which I ate, then getting hell tired and sleep for hours. On my fourth month, my morning sickness had been reduced and I was active.

I was very bored in home. Sasu Mom never let me do any household work. I got used to do work in the past, so I couldn't sit idle all the time. When I complained about this to all, Dad suggested that I can work in Sanskar's company. At first, he protested it saying that I should not take any stress but then agreed as he know about my wish very well.

When my dragon husband agreed for something, it always comes with the conditions, that are I will be working in his cabin infront of his gaze, the work will be very easy, if I get any stress from the work, I should immediately stop and pass it to Mary or Aman or him, I can come and go out of office anytime, I should have my food as per diet chart in the office, I should leave home at sharp 5 p.m even if I come to office at 4 o' clock. And I will have some lump sum amount as my salary which will be credited to my account.

And I also have special exceptions that are, if I feel tired, I can sleep in the room attached with his cabin, if I am bored, I can watch tv, I can romance with my boss that is him whenever I feel like or he feels like, I can order anyone in the company if I want something and dismiss anyone if they don't obey me.

Seriously?! Who will sleep or watch tv when doing job? And that shameless dragon telling me to romance with the boss. Urgh!

I was hell annoyed after hearing him. He said I can come to office if I agree with everything. I agreed except that I will have my own desk with other employees. He then complied saying that I can have my own cabin which is attached with his one. His protectiveness is going overboard these days!

It has been more than a month since I have joined the office. In just two days of my joining, he gave me a big surprise by making me a major shareholder next to him in the company. I was dumbfounded and was not ready to sign the papers. But he told that he had already planned for this and wanted to do it after my graduation. He said "What's all his is mine as well". He declared that he will act as my proxy until I learnt everything and ready to take over the job properly. I couldn't say anything just stare at his face which had this delighted smile making my heart race.

I felt like I have suffered so much in my past to get this extreme happiness! He is my happiness!

I greeted Mary and went to my cabin passing his cabin which was empty as he might be in the meeting hall right now. I placed my thumb finger on the electronic lock of my cabin and grinned when the door opened.

My cabin is almost like his one, a big desk with system, plush comfy chair, a big television on the wall infront of sofa set, a small refrigerator, a big book shelf, a glass wall which shows the view of city and a washroom. The colour of the walls and furniture designs were according to my choice. He can come to my cabin and I can go to his cabin using the door which is attaching our cabins. Clearly, I have no privacy.

I sat on my seat and drowned myself in the work.

I got a call from Mary when it is the time for my mid-morning snacks. I looked at the time and sighed. I told her to bring it to Sanskar's cabin as I have a doubt to ask him which I can clear while having my food.

I entered his cabin through the attached door and saw him working on his big dabba. I walked towards him feeling tired all of a sudden but that didn't stop me from admiring my hot husband who is busy on his work. On noticing me, he looked at my face skeptically analysing me.

"Jaan, Are you okay?", He asked making me annoyed at the same time smile. As I reached to him, he pulled me to sit on his lap sideways, wrapping me in his arms.

"Sanskar, I am fine.", I said while making myself comfortable. He pecked my temple while rubbing his palm on my stomach softly. I leaned my side on him, placing my head on his shoulder while my face hid in his neck.

"Have you had your snack? It's time.", He enquired looking at his Rolex.

A knock heard from the door.

"There it is!", I answered with an uninterested smile while he nodded his head.

"Come in.", He answered the door in his impassive tone making me roll my eyes. I sat straight and was about to get up but he held me firmly. This jerk!

As Mary's gaze fell on us, my cheeks warmed up with blush. Oh no! What she will be thinking of us?

"She will be thinking that we were romancing, ofcourse Jaan.", He whispered in my ear as if he knew what I thought.

I gave him a glare and then turned my red face to hide it on his chest. I even gave him a punch on his hip with my fist but it didn't do anything. He was sitting normally.

"Mary, place it on the desk and leave.", He ordered in his authoritative tone.

"Yes, Sir."

As I heard the closing door, I looked up and gave him a death glare for which he smirked and pecked my lips. I punched on his chest while he made fake painful expression.

"Baby, you have become a very violent lioness these days.", He chuckled and stretched his hand to take the food tray.

"Oh No, Is today Thursday?", I exclaimed while my shoulders slouched down and my face twisted into displeasure seeing the tray on the desk infront of us.

"Yeah, Jaan. You forgot?", He asked taking the spoon from the tray. I eyed the so called spinach soup which I hate the most in my diet chart with disgust.

"No, Sanskar. I can't have it. Please order something else for me.", I pleaded him while my stomach twisted in anticipation seeing him fill the spoon with soup, his other hand still rested on my swollen belly.

"Jaan, it is healthy for our babies. You should have it.", He said like always in his soft yet firm tone.

I looked at him with puppy eyes, my lower lip came out to emphasize my expression.

"I am not falling for it, open your mouth."

Sh!t

My puppy eyes are not working on him when it comes to food!

I took a deep breath and opened my mouth with full disgust frown on my face.

While having my soup, I asked him about the doubt as well which he cleared in a minute. I admired my intelligent husband for his knowledge and skill.

After I drank the half bowl soup with much difficulty, I couldn't take anymore. I wrapped my arms around his neck and hid my face on his shoulder shaking my head.

"Nope, I am not drinking it anymore. Sanskar, please! Or I will throw up now itself.", I blackmailed him.

"Jaan, I will give you chocolate if you drink the soup fully.", He said calmly. I instantly backed up my face and looked at him with twinkling eyes.

"Promise?", I asked excitedly. He smiled.

"Pinky promise, baby.", He said placing a kiss on my cheek. I nodded and accepted the soup which he was feeding.

But after three more spoons, I felt uneasy. Oh No! I thought annoyedly.

"Sanskar!", I pushed on his chest and stood up to go to washroom.

"Jaan!", He sounded worried as he followed me back when I took fast steps to washroom.

I sat on the bed of the room after throwing up everything I ate. He was dabbing my wet face with towel softly.

I looked at him lovingly as he kissed on my forehead after drying my face.

"You are going home.", He stated in strict tone leaving no place for argument. I sighed.

"Sanskar, I will take rest for sometime. Even if I am not well after that, I will leave. Promise!", I said with a pout. He nodded his head after few seconds of thinking.

"Here, drink this.", He took a glass from the bed side table and handed over to me. I grinned seeing it's hot chocolate.

I placed a short kiss on his lips as thanks and took the glass. He stared at me till I finish the hot chocolate. Then he made me lye down and draped me with the comforter.

He left placing a kiss on my hairs, telling me to sleep and call him through intercom if I want something.
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I came out of the room to his office after two hours of sleep and freshing up. I smiled seeing Laksh sitting on the single sofa reading some magazine. Sanskar is nowhere.

"Hey Lucky!"

He looked up and smiled at me.

"Hey Shona! How are you feeling now?", He asked after placing the magazine on the coffee table infront of the sofa. I walked over and sat down on the big sofa.

"All good now.", I said while pushing back my hair from my face annoyedly. I should have listened to Sasu Mom when she said she will tie my hair into a braid when I was leaving for office. Stupid me!

"I see! My nephew and niece are troubling you a lot.", He chuckled looking at my bump. I huffed.

"It is not them, Lucky. You know well.", I rolled my eyes. He laughed.

"Oh yeah! It is your dragon husband.", He replied while I nodded my head.

"Speaking of the dragon and he is here."

I turned as Sanskar opened the door and came inside. His eyes searched my face once to know if I am fine and then shifted to chuckling Laksh.

"Hey Lucky!", He greeted while coming towards the sofa. He sat beside me.

"Hello Bhai. I brought the Kapoor's project file.", He greeted with smile and answered. Sanskar nodded his head.

"Have you explored the site yet?", He asked, while wrapping his hand around my shoulder. I leaned against him while two workaholic brothers spoke about a big project which they are doing together along with Karan bhai. I just listened silently.

"Jaan, Mom called sometime before. She ordered me to send you home.", He said looking at me after the project discussion.

I am tired to argue with this shameless dragon and mother dragon!

I nodded with no expression. He frowned seeing me not arguing.

"Jaan, what happened? If you are not fine, we will go to doctor."

I scowled, "Sanskar, my love, if you don't want me to throw the paper weight on that television, shut your mouth now itself."

I said calmly while pointing to the cubic paperweight on the coffee table. I heard Laksh's chuckling sound at the side while Sanskar looked at me unamused and raised his eyebrow.

"I am going home.", I stood up from my place. Sanskar sighed and stood up with me and wrapped his arms around me.

"Jaan, You know about Mom na!", He said caressing my cheek to convince me.

"I know about the mother dragon very well who will spit fire through her eyes if I don't obey her words. Like son, like mother!", I grumbled under my breath which he heard and let out a short laugh.

"Just go home and enjoy. You can come office tomorrow. Now smile, baby please!", He asked, pecking my cheek.

I couldn't help but smile at his cute pleading face. My Cute dragon!

I kissed on his left jaw making him grin hugely, I stared into his magical brown orbs which never failed to amaze me.

"Captured!"

We both turned to see Laksh holding his dabba out and recording our moment. He left no chance to tease us!

"Aw, Bhai and Bhabhi. You both are so cute. I am going to post this on insta titling it as 'The pleading SM and his pregnant wife'", He said with a smirk, making me angry. I came out of Sanskar's arms and strided to him.

In a second, I snatched his dabba from his hand and threw it on the floor with rage. Laksh looked at the broken pieces of his dabba with wide shocked eyes as I glared at him hardly. Sanskar bursted out laughing on my back.

"Oh brother! You should have been careful with your dabba infront of my Jaan."

Sanskar teased while coming behind me and wrapping his hands around me from back.

Laksh looked at me with gaped mouth, I smirked after getting satisfied seeing the broken dabba.

Shona rocked and Laksh shocked! My both minds danced inside.

"Careful next time, Lucky!", I said making innocent face. He scowled.

"I thought you like to break Bhai's phone only."

He said thoughtfully, I giggled.

"I hate all men's dabba.", I said scrunching my nose. He cursed under his breath while bending down and collecting his dabba parts.

I looked at Sanskar and gave him a wink who smiled with adored gaze.

"Jaan, I will tell Diego to bring the car.", He said and made his way towards his desk.

"Bhai, I will drop her on the way. I am going to office only.", Laksh offered as he stood up after taking all parts of his dabba.

Sanskar looked at me while I nodded my head.

"Okay, be careful you both.", Sanskar said, I smiled and moved to give him a hug.
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I am sitting on the passenger's seat while Laksh is driving the car, Diego's car is following us with two more guards as per Sanskar's order. I am changing the songs in his music system continuously to get any of my favourite songs but looks like this idiot only hears Hollywood rock theme songs.

"Shona, we are going to engagement's shopping this weekend, remember? If you don't come then Ishita will kill me.", Laksh said with raised eyebrows while his gaze fixed on the road. I switched off the system with a pout.

"Haan I remember. But I think I should not come so that she can kill you.", I said nonchalantly then giggled as he gave me a narrow eyed gaze.

My eyes shifted to the window to stare at the side.

"Lucky, stop the car.", I said after few minutes. He slowed down the car and stopped it by the side.

"What happened, Shona?", He asked worriedly, turning towards me.

"Look there. I think someone is injured, c'mon.", I said seeing a crowd formed on the sidelane of the road and opened the car door.

I put my hands on my belly protectively and walked towards the crowd.

"Shona, wait.", I heard Laksh while he took long strides to come beside me. I am sure that Diego and the guards are behind us.

As we entered the crowd to look inside, I gasped in shock seeing a lady unconscious on the road while all the people are staring at her without doing anything.

The lady is none other than the one who gave me birth, Mrs. Shomi Gadodia!

I felt Laksh's hand on my shoulder as I took a staggered step back.

"Shona, she is-"

"Lucky, go and bring water bottle from the car.", I told him and took a step towards my ex-mother without giving any other thought.

"Is your relative?", A lady from the crowd asked. I looked up and saw Diego and the guards are standing on the back of me in protective manner.

"Um..", I stopped not knowing what to answer the lady. My mind is not letting my mouth to say she was my mother.

"I know this lady.", I mumbled and was about to bend down to her but stopped hearing Diego's voice.

"Mam, you please don't bend. We will take her if you want.", He answered knowing about the relation the lady shared with me. I gazed down at my bump and nodded.

"Don't you all have humanity? How could you just stare at her without doing anything?", I asked softly looking around at the people. They just stared at me being not able to answer.

"Everyone leave.", Diego ordered in his rough tone making the people shuffle away instantly.

The other two guards picked up my ex-mother and made her sit on the steel bench on the bus stop nearby. I walked over to the bench and sat beside her while Diego and the guards stood beside, looking around with eagle eyes.

I looked at her keenly. She is not injured anywhere. But her face is pale with some dirt here and there, her eyes surrounded by big dark circles, her hairs dishevelled, she has become so lean too. She is wearing some poor quality cotton saree which is crushed with wrinkles.

My heart ached inside thinking about the lady who always looked beautiful with her rich look and good health.

What happened to her? Why is she lying on the road unconscious without anyone?

"Shona!", I turned my face to see Laksh who came back with the bottle. He is having indescribable expression on his face.

I took the bottle and sprinkled some water on her face. My heart thudded inside as she opened her eyes slowly. I made her drink the water which she gulped quickly like she was thirsty for months.

She then looked infront with perplexed expression and then at Laksh who just stared at her with blank face. Her gaze then fell on me recognising me immediately.

"Shona..", She muttered in her croaked tone. I felt uneasy hearing my pet name from her mouth after many years.

My eyes threatened to tear up but I controlled my emotions and handed the bottle back to Laksh.

"What happened to you? You were unconscious on the road.", I asked in my usual calm tone.

"I fainted I guess. How are you, beta?", She said softly and asked looking at me with longing expression in her eyes.

"Where is your family? Do you want me to contact them?", I asked blankly without answering her question. Sudden anger filled my mind. How dare she ask that question? Why does she even want to know? Why?

I saw her eyes welling up with tears. I looked at her with a frown and shared a glance with Laksh who shrugged his shoulders.

I stared at her as she sobbed bowing her head down. I couldn't help but move my hand to hold her hand which was on her lap.

"What happened?", I asked slowly.

She wiped her tears and looked up at me. I could see the vulnerable expression on her face.

"They.. they threw me out of the house.", She said, biting her bottom lip with tears streaming down on her cheeks.

She totally deserve it! My minds yelled inside angrily.

But my heart softened seeing her crying vulnerably.

"Shona, she is acting. Don't believe her.", Laksh grumbled taking a step closer to the bench.

She looked at him sadly and then again bowed down her head like she is ashamed. I looked at Laksh who shook his head negatively.

"Why did they throw you out? What happened?", I asked squeezing her hand, my mind roaming for answers. She controlled her sobbing and looked at me directly.

"After everything gone, Shekar took a job in a small company and worked hard for money. We had some pending money to settle in the bank. We lived with difficulty. But after Ragini's divorce, the situation went worse as she wanted to live in a big home with comfort. We shifted to a somewhat big house, while Ragini went to job after knowing that we had no money to meet the expenses of comfort life. As days passing, we couldn't do anything we wish as we didn't had enough money. We shifted to small home again and lived a poor life and also paid the bank with the money brought by Shekar and Ragini. They both were changed terribly during these months. They always had fight either with me or with eachother. Then they started blaming me using your name saying that they had come to this situation because of me and my- um- daughter. Three months back, I fell in sick. Doctors told that I am suffering from bad diabetes and also blood pressure. We needed a lot of money for the treatment. They paid angrily. After I returned back to home, we didn't had enough money for basic expenses beside the bank settlement. Adding to the expenses and bank settlement, my daily medicines also were costly. They started hating me and looked at me as a burden in their home. Yesterday, Shekar had lost his job. That created a havoc in home. After Ragini came home, they both started arguing with me and blaming me. In the end, they told me they can't take care of me and they don't want me. They asked me to leave the home. I didn't know where to go as all my old friends had already cut their contacts with us when we became poor. I came to this bus stop by the evening and sat here. I think I have fainted sometime before when I was trying to go to the nearby shop to drink water. I didn't take my medicines for the past week, that might have taken a toll on my body. I just- I don't know what to do... where to go... I know this is God's punishment for troubling you.."

She was crying hysterically by now, clutching my hand in her grip, her head was down looking at our hands.

I didn't know when my own eyes started tearing. I felt pain in my heart hearing her miseries. I knew well how it would pain if our closed one hated us, didn't care about us and looked at us as a burden. I have gone through this for many years.

My past life flashed before my eyes where they trio treated me as a door mat, a servant, a burden.

I looked at the guards who are standing silently not looking at us while Laksh is standing with crossed arms observing her. I turned my gaze back to her as she spoke.

"I am so- I am so sorry, Shona. It is all my fault, my mistake. God is now punishing me for the crime I had done as a mother. I am your mother but I treated you very badly. In return, he showed me in these past nine months how you have suffered those years. I am the worst mother. Please forgive me, beta. I am sorry."

She cried badly, looking at me with broken expression. I sniffed and wiped away my tears with my other hand.

"You don't deserve to be called as my mother, so don't tell that word. You are not my mother."

I said clutching my hand into a fist. Though I felt bad for her, I don't want her to tell that word.

As I said those words, I saw the deep hurt entering her eyes making me suffocate. Why is she looking at me like that?

I felt sad. I felt angry. I felt miserable as my past is replaying in my mind. Their disgusted gazes on me made me feel hurt and low on the past!

"Shona, calm down. Take a breath. It is not good for you."

I heard Laksh's voice as he came beside me on seeing me taking heavy breaths.

I closed my eyes and took deep breath. That is all past. It was over. I have my family now. They love me a lot. I have my babies to take care!

I calmed down and looked up to see Mrs. Gadodia was staring at me with teary eyes.

I can't leave her like this, she has nowhere to go.

"Come with me."

I said standing up. She looked at me with astonished and wide eyes.

"Shona, do you know what are you saying? You want to bring this disgusting lady home? She is-", He said with unbelievable expression.

"Lucky, I gave you a chance remember?", I cut him, raising my eyebrow.

He shut his mouth instantly. His face morphed with regret while his eyes filled with hurt and guilt.

I felt bad for reminding him the past. I let out a sigh.

"I am sorry, Laksh. I am not going to do what you are thinking. C'mon, please.", I said calmly while he nodded his head with unhappy face.

I held Mrs. Gadodia's hand and took her to our car while she followed me silently with bewildered expression. Diego opened the back door while I asked her to sit inside and he closed the door for her.

I turned to Laksh and told him something in low tone. He looked at me astonished seeing my determined face. I nodded and sat inside on my front seat. Laksh walked to the driver seat.
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The car stopped at the gate of the place which I told Laksh. I got down and looked at the building. It is an Old-age home.

Diego and the guards came behind me. Mrs. Gadodia got down from the car and looked at the building with shocked expression. Laksh also came towards us.

"Diego, you please wait here. Mrs. Gadodia, come with me."

I said softly and moved inside towards the building followed by Laksh and Mrs. Gadodia. We walked on the pathway surrounded by play ground on left side and garden on the right side.

I felt little sad at the same time warm seeing many old people there. Some old grandmothers are sitting under the tree chatting with laughter, while some are watering the garden, some old grandfathers are playing football on the ground, while some are sitting under the tree chatting and playing cards and chess. I could see the wrinkles on their faces saying that they had experienced many years in their life both good and bad. They may have done good or bad but they look content and happy now. Most people might have disowned by their family which made my heart ache.

I made Mrs. Gadodia sit on the waiting hall and went inside with Laksh. I filled the form and paid admission money and also enough money for her medicines and treatment with my own credit card, telling them I will pay the amount monthly afterwards.

"Please take care of her.", I said to the head lady of the home. She smiled at me warmly.

She put her hand on my head and blessed me making my heart melt in happiness.

"You are so kind, beta. Who would have heart to bring someone here who was unconscious on the road and pay big money for their well-being? These days it is so hard to find kind-hearted people. May God bless you with everything!"

I gave her a soft smile of mine. Laksh stared at me from beside me.

We then went out, to Mrs. Gadodia. A helping lady came with us to take her.

"You please wait here. I will have some words with her.", I said to the lady who agreed.

I moved to Mrs. Gadodia while Laksh came behind me. She looked at me with teary eyes, standing up from her seat.

"Shona-"

"My name is Swara. Mrs. Swara Maheshwari. Please don't call me, Shona.", I said cutting her in middle. She looked at me with regret filled eyes.

"You can live here contently. They will provide you everything. I have paid for your medical expenses too. So don't worry and take care of yourself."

I said with a small faint smile. She sobbed for few seconds staring at me and then folded her hands infront of me.

"If you can, please forgive me."

"I don't have any grudges against you. You just don't deserve me or my love. Don't think I have done this because you are my-", I stopped feeling my heart heavy.

"I would have done this for anyone. My father has brought me up with good values. I did what I felt right.", I said with my chin up and looking at her directly. She averted her gaze with ashamed expression.

"It's good that God has opened your eyes and showed you what money and desire would do to you in the end. It is not important comparing to your true relations who love you, not for money. Look, where are your beloved husband, lovely daughter and your so-called high society friends when you need them? I don't have anything to say to you. Just take care of yourself."

I said with an angry sigh.

"I know beta. I have realised everything, but I know I don't deserve your forgiveness. I am highly ashamed of myself. Thank you for everything you have done for me. You really are great, Swara. You deserve all the happiness in the world. I will pray for you till my life end. Be Happy with your- family and take care of yourself well, beta."

She said with teary eyes and looked at me from top to bottom. Her eyes stopped at my swollen belly. I saw her eyes shine with tears.

"You are pregnant?", She said in a happy tone taking a step infront of me to touch my belly but I took a step back hiding my bump with my hands.

She looked up at me with agonizing gaze, I pursed my lips.

"Thank you for your well wishes. My husband and family are there to take care of me, you don't have to worry about me.", I said firmly and stepped back.

I couldn't take it anymore and turned to leave.

"You can take her.", I said to the lady who was waiting at distance and moved out.

Please don't look back! Please don't look back!

My mind warned me. But my eyes turned to look at the lady one last time who brought me to this world. I felt my heart ache seeing her crying vulnerably sitting on the chair while hiding her face between her hands.

I looked infront and wiped a lone tear that skipped my eyes.

She is no one to me! Why should I feel for her?
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"Jaan.."

I heard his soft calling from the back of me. I didn't turn to him, just stared at the Arabian sea waves under the peaceful night sky with a full moon and hundreds of stars.

I felt his arms circling my waist, his palms rested on my belly gently. I leaned on him shifting all my weight to his torso.

"Laksh told me what happened.", He said in a soft calm tone after few minutes breaking our comfortable silence.

"What are you talking about?", I asked as if I don't know what he is telling.

"Jaan, Do you feel bad?", He asked again gently without answering my question.

"Should I feel bad, Sanskar? I just don't know how should I feel.", I said desperately, while tears brimmed in my eyes.

He turned me to him and looked at my teary eyes. He shook his head and wiped them.

"Jaan, look at me.", He said firmly as I averted my gaze away. He held my chin and made me look at him, while his other hand was on my back holding me close to him.

"Whatever you feel is okay, Jaan. If you feel bad, it's okay. If you don't feel bad also, it's okay baby. But you know what, I am so happy that she got what she deserved. Now she would have realised the value of my Jaan."

He said with a smirk while I bit my lower lip, "Yes, I felt bad seeing her. But Sanskar, I felt more furious than that. How could she just call me Shona after everything she has done to me? Her appearance made me remember those awful days, for that only I am sad. It's not for her. She is nothing to me. My mother had died along with my father. That's it. Mithra Mom is my Mom now. The place is only for her!"

He smiled and tucked my hair strand behind my ear.

"You have done right, today. I am proud of you, Jaan for handling the situation well. If I were in your place, I wouldn't have looked at her face at all. But You are such an angel. Even after she had done awful things to you, You joined her in home and provided for her living, making sure she was taken care of.", He said with soft gaze which is filled with admiration.

I smiled little, "I would have that for anyone, Sanskar."

"I know, Jaan.", He said pecking my forehead.

"Your presentation was awesome, Jaan. And we got the deal.", He said with a grin. My eyes widened in happiness.

"Really?", I asked excitedly. He nodded his head while I quickly hugged him, he hugged me back. I was nervous as Sanskar handed me the work of doing the presentation for the important deal. But he said he would explain everything, I just have to do it in my style.

"I have brought you the reward too!"

He said breaking the hug with a smile. I raised my eyebrows.

"And what is that, Love?", I asked him curiously.

"Come and see.", He took me inside our bedroom.

I squealed happily seeing the tray which contains a tub of icecream, a bowl and also a spoon.

"Aw, Love you so much Sanskar!", I gave a kiss on his cheek.

"Love you too, Jaan. You go and eat. I will come after freshing up."

I nodded while he walked to the washroom.

"Sanskar, you had dinner?", I asked him while my full concentration was on opening the tub. He said 'yes' with a chuckle and went inside.

"Don't look at me like that.", I made a face at Sanskar who was sitting infront of me on the bed and staring at me intensely as I ate my icecream.

"Like what, Jaan?"

My heart thudded inside loudly feeling his deep gaze on me.

"Like you want to eat me, Love!", I said scrunching my nose and ate another spoon full of icecream. I saw his lips curving into a vicious smirk.

"Aww, baby. You caught me."

He said while I frowned confusingly.

"You had your dessert, then what about me?", He asked making innocent face.

"Sanskar, you don't like icecream. And even if you like it, I am not giving you.", I said firmly and turned the tub to my side hiding it.

"Why would I want your icecream when I have my own personal icecream.", He said with a smirk and moved closer to me making the butterflies flutter in my stomach.

I smiled thinking that my twin babies would be playing with the butterflies now.

I am sure that my babies and butterflies would have became best buddies in these six months!!!

He snatched the tub and placed it on the bed side table.

"Sanska-"

He cut me off, by placing his lips on mine and taking them into a heated kiss. My heart jolted inside as I felt shivers running down my body.

He kissed me desperately like he hadn't kissed me for years. My arms went around his neck when his arms moved to my back. I kissed him back with the same passion and desire as him.

I can't get enough of his kisses ever!

I ran my fingers to his hairs and clutched it in my fists while his chest rumbled with an approval sound.

His hand on my back moved to the zipper of my dress. He opened it in a zag and began caressing my bare back making the desire pool in my stomach.  I brought my hands to his front and began unbuttoning his shirt.

He broke the kiss chuckling, "Shameless lioness."

He whispered making me glare at him while my hands continued unbuttoning the shirt. Nah, not accepting the truth!

"Not more than you, Shameless dragon!", I whisper yelled, clutching his shirt in my fists and pulled it hardly breaking the last button. He smirked and then threw his shirt away.

I lied down while he hovered over me and again claiming my lips. My fingertips roamed down to his toned abs feeling his skin. His elbow is pressed on the bed balancing his body as he was careful not to crush his weight on me while his other hand is roaming on my back.

At that time, His dabba rang breaking our kiss and making me furious.

I was about to get up but he took his new dabba from the table and threw it on the wall making me look at him with open mouth and wide eyes filled with amusement.

"Not important than my personal icecream.", He whispered smirkingly and kissed me back taking advantage of my open mouth, tasting the icecream inside which I ate before.

I wrapped my arms around his torso and deepened the kiss trying to dominate my shameless dragon.

Life is bliss with him!

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The End!

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Nope! Surprise Surprise!!! I am going to write one more epilogue!

I wanted to write more, but here itself the part had come to 8.8K words! *Gasping loudly*

So guys, the remaining will be in the next epilogue. *Wink*

Have you all liked this first part of Epilogue?

Please tell I would love to know about your views for my 8.8K words *pouting*

Shomi Gadodia on roads! Did you all like it?

This is end of her. She didn't value Swara, in return the people whom she trusted threw her out without valuing her!

Have you all liked Laksh's bond? He is going to get married to his love!

Sorry, if anyone disappointed that Swara accepted Laksh. Don't take it to heart.

And atlast Our SwaSan!? Have you all liked them? Oh my God! They are going to have twin babies!!!

*Happy tears*

Swara and her Moodswings!
Poor Dabba! Poor Sanskar! And Poor Aman! 😂

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