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{ the part where our leads shift into a fairy tale - ish mode}
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That evening , Sanskaar reminisced about the events of the day, his every thought centred around Swara. There was revelation from his mother when he questioned on special treatment for Swara and the link. 

In short it was because of Swara’s family , his dad got a head start. “Whatever we are today ,We owe it all to them in a way, “ His mother finished the little story. And regarding sharing about Kavita, “Kabhi kabhi kuch log itna apne lagte hain. She looked like someone who would understand. Iss liye.” 

Sanskaar didn't ask for further explanations or clarifications. That was one topic his mother never broached with him and maybe he understood her need to share it with Swara. She trusted Swara.And her mother was never wrong in gauging a person.  Maybe he believed it somewhere deep down , his secrets would be safe with her . Is that why he shared his past without qualms or because he didn't want her to have a wrong impression about his past. 

He recalled their encounters, that moment in his room, when he was literally on fire standing close to her and the moment his soft side resurfaced, because he didn't like tears in her eyes. And not once , he referred to her as Miss Bose , during the conversation in the car. The transition to Swara, he didn't even realize. It was quick . It was …Sanskaar tossed on his bed restless. Swara bose was getting under his skin…too fast. 

And it was terrifying. 

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Swara was no different that evening. Her shopping trip with Ragini went well. She had no clue how she struck the chord with her junior  Ragini during graduation. Probably her little stint at music course in college and common interests they shared. Though she moved onto work and  Ragini was  in her last year MBA , Swara could safely say Ragini was one friend she could fall back to.

It had been a while since she met Ragini in person and they made plans this weekend. Swara had one more reason. There was a business party coming up next week and Sanskaar wanted her to accompany him .He felt it would do good for her to gel with other business associates .

“It would be good exposure.So, you are coming with me.” He simply ordered.

Swara would have corrected him not to order her around, but she wanted to attend . It would be one of her firsts in the corporate world. “ I would love to ,Mr.Maheshwari , but because I want to ,not because you ordered me too.” 

He gave her his standard glare and wicked smile. “Glad to see you make some wise decisions at times other than picking fights with me.Well Then ! It's a cocktail business party. Dress appropriately . In black,please. I would like you to keep my calendar considerably free that day. No cramped meetings . We have to get out early,”  He gave her a date and time and said he would pick her up in the evening. “Just text me the location. “ He added.

And she was terrible with picking up dresses. She always felt lost midst choices. She could think only of Ragini to help her out.They chatted a little , went crazy shopping , a light quick dinner, the day felt good.

Lying on bed but all she could think of was Sanskaar. She replayed moments in his room .While it gave her a few laughs on his expression on knowing she was in his room for real, she felt more heated at what followed next. She placed a hand on heart which was already quickening its pace. Calm down… she told herself . She diverted herself to conversation in the car. They never had such long, engaging conversations. It had mostly been either poking each other, ‘ready to kill’ stance, stolen glances or heart stopping moments.

Today felt different .And one moment , softest of all. The way his eyes read hers , the way his fingers wiped those traces of pain and his always. 

Swara smiled. 

Was something changing between them? A shift in the equation. She wondered before music lulled her to sleep.

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Next two days went breezy. A busy work day has its perks. It doesn't leave space for other thoughts. Swara and Sanskaar agreed on the same. Both didn't want to ponder upon changes in the equation. And soon it was the day of the party.

Swara felt nervous as she dressed up.She didn't want to look too formal or too casual.  So she picked a dress which fell somewhere in between . Simple yet elegant, a black sleeveless satin long gown. The V neckline  and low back bared the right amount of her skin. The cloth hugged her waist and the pleats flowed like a waterfall.

She paired it with  closed toe black pumps , and a rose gold watch on one hand and twinkling bracelet on another. She could have chosen studs , but on a whim she picked pearl ear drops , a stark contrast.  Brushing her hair , she recalled Sanskaar’s words which had a strange hold on her from the time he uttered them.

“ You should let your hair loose too. You will look pretty. I like you that way,” 

She brushed dreamily for a minute before forcing herself back to reality . She chose to let her hair loose . And opted for nude makeup look. A little blush ,eye shadow, and mascara and a barely there lip shade with a dab of gloss ,  complemented her well.  A splash of sweet vanilla fragrance she saved for special occasions , And she was set.

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Back in the car , Sanskaar checked his watch. He should be reaching Swara's location in a few.He laughed recalling Laksh's remark on how unfair it is for men to have limited options in fashion for such parties while women have a wide range to choose.

Thank god for that ! He didn't have to mull over for hours trying to decide.  He simply picked a suit , a two piece ensemble.
A crisp white shirt paired with black pencil trousers and a blazer . He would ditch the blazer later . Black leather shoes paired with his fav watch, Kairos Mesh from Vincero . One of his expensive buys.

With blue dial with silver mesh strap, it suited every occasion. Casual or Formal. A dab of his usual woody, musky fragrance  and hair styled to perfection , He was set for the night . 

He hoped Swara wouldn't make him wait. 

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On reaching the location Sanskaar stepped out of the car and looked around. There was no one waiting within sight.  Did he get it right ? Sanskaar reconfirmed with his mobile. Darn ! Why did he expect Swara Bose to be different? Woman, he shook his head. Maybe he should park his car somewhere and wait for a few minutes before calling her . About to move … 

Mr .Maheswari .

He turned back at Swara ‘s voice and watched her step out of the shadows . Then he lost a beat and breath.

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Swara didn't want to be a spectacle to the onlookers of her area . All dolled up and waiting on the road, but she didn't want to run from her place on call from Sanskaar  either, which was impossible  without breaking a few of teeth given her lack of experience with heels and gown.Thankfully it was falling evening ... the sun dipping low and she found a quite shady corner , away from any onlookers … not in purview of attention . And she waited.

First it was his car which made a smooth stop . Then he stepped out in black. Charming and sinful. Dark and delicious in black.

Swara lost the trail of her thoughts . Is there anything that wouldn't look good on this man? Then he was mumbling something while checking his phone… Swara found her senses back.

No way ! She is not giving him a chance to say she was late. She called his name and stepped out.

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If Swara Bose would have shot a bullet right in his heart , the impact would have been less. He wasn't prepared for this alluring vision of hers.

Even with the play of lights and shadows in the street .. She looked breathtaking . Like a walking dream. 

And what made her more desirable , she seemed totally unaware of the picture she was making. Then she was talking about something . He was too lost to make a word of it . From tip to toe she was a perfection.

What did she do to her hair ? The curls bounced down in waves.  And her eyes ? Damn! Were they less dangerous before ? You would drown and never find your way back.  And her gown was like a cascading waterfall…

Then she turned quiet which sort of made Sanskaar gain his sense back.

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“Is something wrong?”  Swara asked,feeling equal measures of heat and consciousness under his unblinking stare. His eyes told a story she wanted to read, That he liked her look . His silence said another.

She wasn't used to such parties. And didn't know if she got it right ! God please ,Swara prayed. She invested more than enough time for vanity which she doesn't usually. She didn't want to  be a disappointment.

“Did I get it wrong? ,” She asked again, looking at her gown. 

Sanskaar blinked , “ you look …”he paused , his scrambled mind looking for words.  ‘Stunning’, he murmured, catching hold of his breath and felt color rise on her cheeks. She looked even more lovelier.

“Thank God ! You scared me Mr. Maheshwari,”  Swara stepped close, hoping he wouldn't catch her blushing. His compliment had her heart fluttering already.

Then he held out his hand . Swara felt herself shifting into a fairy tale. Wasn't it just yesterday she hoped to hold his hand and wondered how would it feel? And now … 

With no second thoughts , Swara placed her hand in his and felt his fingers close around her in a gentle pressure. A slight brush of his thumb, Her heart took a leap. Then he opened the car door like a gentleman  asking her to hop in , just with a slight tilt of head and eyes. Swara slipped into the soft seat, felt the door close with a gentle thud. The space suddenly felt small as he got in next to her. It always did when next to him. 

“Ready?” He smiled. Swara nodded gently. As the wheels rolled , she suddenly felt like a princess going on a dream ride with her charming prince.

And wondered what other surprises or excitements this night held.

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