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Part 10
Sanskar got up and stood on the rock. Ragini and Laksh walked up to Sanskar and as they reached Laksh spoke-
Bhai, what are you doing here?
Sanskar rubbed his nose and replied-
Its a secret. But tell me, what are you guys doing here?
Laksh looked at ragini and as ragini looked up to him, he took away his eyes from her and said-
We..I mean I...myself and ragini went to your cabin to discuss the new project but you weren't there and then we thought you must have been at home. So, I called there, ma said you aren't there and that's why we came here. Here you are. Both Sanskar and ragini noticed Laksh uncomfortable. While Sanskar smirked at the thought of the" we...I..."confusion of Laksh, ragini felt a pinch in her heart.
Okay.
So, shall we leave bhai?
Not yet Lucky. I think we better talk. You remember this is the place where we brothers used to be friends and talk our heart out. Share our dreams and have fun. And today I feel is the time for us to talk. Sanskar folded his hand across his chest and continued- why don't we talk about you, your shona and all that happened 3 years back.
Ragini and Laksh were stunned by Sanskar's words. Both of them looked at Sanskar with their ears ready for the revelation. Sanskar went near ragini and asked -
What kind of marriage did I and Swara have, arranged marriage or love marriage? Do you know ragini?
Ragini nodded sideways.
Let me tell you, I and Swara had a arrange marriage. But, you know at that time swara was in love, in love with my brother. Laksh and ragini looked at Sanskar, their eyes popping out.
Yes lucky, she loved you all the time. Sanskar went back a few steps and turned around. He took the cols breeze in and then turned to find them staring at him. He continued-
I know everything about you and her. Swara never hid her past from me. But, all the time when she told me about you, she never took your name. May be, the state in which I met her was the reason. Sanskar went near Laksh and held his collar -
Why lucky? Why? Was your love so weak? How could you lucky? Saying he left Lucky's collar. Ragini didn't react. She didn't interfere. She understood sanskar's state and she felt the brothers needed this confrontation and let them do it in their way.
You shouldn't have left her like that lucky. You want to know where I found her. I found her in the hospital run by our trust. That day is still fresh in my memory when I found her shattered, bruised and lifeless. That day when she had lost her love, her child, your child lucky( pointing at Laksh), she lost everything.
Laksh let the tears flow. He was hurt and guilty at the same time. Tears escaped ragini's eyes as she could feel the pain Swara had been through and she noticed sanskar's tears as he said all this Laksh. It must have been harder for him, his brother and his wife. She sighed as Sanskar continued -
You were wrong lucky. You were wrong then and you are wrong now. You came here to win Swara back?
Laksh didn't have the guts to meet sanskar's eyes. He kept his gaze down.
Answer me Laksh maheshwari. Answer me.
Laksh fell on his knees and cried. Ragini couldn't see laksh's state and as she was about to go near him, Sanskar stopped her. Sanskar got down on his one knee and made Laksh meet his eyes. Laksh held sanskar's hand and weeped asking for forgiveness -
I am sorry bhai. I really am sorry. I shouldn't have left her that way bhai. I am sorry. Please forgive me bhai.please...
Sanskar kept the other hand on laksh's head and said -
I wish I could. But, I can't.
After a while, Sanskar left in his car to MM. Laksh and ragini followed Sanskar. Sanskar felt lighter while Laksh was engulfed with guilt. Ragini felt bad seeing laksh's state but left him alone for he needed that. As they reached MM,they found the entire family on the dining table. Sanskar took the seat beside Swara. Swasan gave each other a warm smile. Ragini and Laksh sat beside DP. Swara could feel something wrong with Ragya. Though ragini and Swara passed on a smile to each other during dinner, Swara wasn't at ease.
In swasan bedroom, Sanskar was working on his laptop while Swara was silently observing him standing near the window resting her head on the wall. After a while Swara walked towards Sanskar,closed his laptop and said
Don't look surprised. Tell me what happened between you and Laksh?
Sanskar smiled at Swara.
How can you be so sure that something happened between me and Laksh?
Swara folded her hands across her chest and said-
Its not just you Mr.Sanskar who knows everything. I know my husband very well.
Sanskar held Swara by her shoulders and told her everything that happened at the lake side. Swara listened to him patiently and a tear escaped her eyes. She wiped them and said-
You shouldn't have been so harsh on him Sanskar. He is your brother. And coz of me, you and Laksh...its not right.
I had to be harsh on him Swara. He had to know all that happened after he left you. Until he forgets you, he won't be able to move on and for that he had to know everything. He was wrong Swara and I am his elder brother and I can't see my brother like this. Swara looked deeply in sanskar's eyes and said-
You are amazing. Laksh is truly lucky to have you and I am luckiest to have you. She hugged him. Sanskar held her close and kissed her forehead.
Laksh was in the lost land trying to figure out how to fix things that he has so badly messed up. His heart was filled with guitar and all the pain he has caused Swara when Sanskar came in-
I knew you would be awake.
Come in bhai.
Sanskar stood near the balcony of laksh's room. Laksh too joined him.
I am sorry bhai for everything. I really am.
Lucky, i respect your feelings for swara. I know you love her and no one can stop you from loving her. Coz the heart has its own way. And i know, you are still there in swara's heart. But , i also know she loves me. whatever happened lucky is destiny. We can't change it. I am not here to tell you to move on or forget your love. All I will tell you is to live. Swara knew you were my brother even before you got here. Laksh was shocked hearing this. Sanskar could read laksh's expression and he continued-
Yes lucky, she knew. Sanskar told Laksh the incident that brought out the reality of their intertwined lives.
You coming here never created any rift or misunderstanding between me and Swara coz we knew that this day had to come. Life isn't easy lucky but having someone by your side makes it a little easy. Lucky, after knowing all about you and Swara, ragini's love for you hasn't decreased any bit. She loves you and that is evident in her eyes. I know you don't love her. All I am saying is don't overlook her love for you. You know lucky, its true that they say" love happens. But, it happens only if you let it happen".
Sanskar placed a hand on laksh's shoulder. Laksh quickly wrapped his arms around Sanskar for the brotherly embrace. Sanskar moved his hand over laksh's hair and said - we will be fine Laksh.
They broke the hug
Thanks bhai.
Good night lucky. Get some sleep. Sanskar left from there.
After a while Laksh decided to confront ragini. He could see the light still on in her room. As he walked in her room he found Swara there. As Swara heard the door open she turned to find Laksh. She smiled at him and was about to leave when Laksh spoke-
I am sorry Swara for everything. I really am.
Its okay Laksh. I have forgiven you long back.
But Swara..
Don't Laksh. Let's not talk about it any further. It was our past. Right now where we stand, I am married and happy with Sanskar and you are my brother in law. That we are one family. Let's keep it that way and not complicate it any further.
Laksh nodded and smiled.
And as your family all I want to say is - live again Laksh and to live you will have to let love happen to you again. I know its tough but when you have afriend by your side its quite easy. "Its difficult to find a friend in your partner but easy to find a partner in your friend". Good night Laksh.
Good night Swara. Laksh and Swara both turned to leave.Both of them left their past behind and moves forward to their future. Swara left for her room to her husband while Laksh left to find ragini.
As Swara entered the room she found Sanskar drinking water. Sanskar looked at his wife and smiled. He was about to say something when Swara said -
I know you are in love with me.
But I was going to say I love you.
Swara turned and said -
Nope. You are in love with me.Sanskar held Swara from behind and asked
What's the difference between the two?
The difference is I love orchids that you bring for me. And every time you bring them I fall in love with you. You pluck the flowers you so planted with love and care but all those flowers are for the one you are in love with and that's me(pointing at herself) . every time you do something for me, you plant your love in my heart Sanskar.
Sanskar was touched by swara's words
You know Mrs.SSM, you have become intelligent being with me. Sanskar chuckled. Swara turned and hit him playfully on his chest.
Ouch, I got hurt- Swara said caressing his chest. They both chuckled and stood their in each others arms. One more night together with a promise of forever.