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Here is the next update

I bet you won't be expecting this. I have received complains that I don't let swasan be happy 😁 atleast for sometime.

So taking care of complains. Here is a happy chapter . Said that, If you are not comfortable with romance between leads , you might wanna skip few parts in between. While nothing is overboard and I keep it toned, still giving an heads up.

If you are reading my books ... Lol . You should know by now ...

Happy Reading 💕please ignore typos and errors.

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After 3 days.

Swara checked her reflection in the mirror. Would he like it ? she wondered.

This was her 2nd dinner date with Sanskaar or may be first if they go by proper definition. Their first date … took an unexpected turn and she wasn't prepared then.Everything happened so quick and she had been trying to process her feelings from that evening to now. 

And they have changed. She no longer wanted to run away , but was willing to give herself  a chance.

It was on an impulse she agreed to be his date , only because she didn't like the idea of Sanskaar and Kavita on a dinner date. When Sanskaar mentioned Kavita wanted him to pay a visit to her apartment for a  private dinner, Swara was on immediate alert. She felt a tingles of danger . Call it a woman sense like spider sense .And It  definitely was a bad one . 

Sanskaar gave her further snippets on how Kavita placed so much importance on her privacy and space and bought one luxury apartment to suit her indulgences to wind off after a long day of work.

“I was offered an exclusive invitation for a nice, quiet dinner date and she wanted to show her place. Well ! I said I will get back, not  a bad idea, right!” Sanskaar studied Swara’s face with amusement.

He could  read the way Swara's fingers tigetned on fork , like she wanted to murder someone. He tried to hide his grin, focused back on the plate.

Of course, she felt murderous.  How about nicely sliding a fork into that woman’s head. The idea felt more appealing to Swara.  Private dinner already , in her apartment . 

It was a like a warning popped in her head 

 Keep him away from her

She wanted to persuade him to say no, but she didn't want to be so obvious. Wasn't it last time he got furious and gave her some nice lecture on her cribbing skills?

“You might want to say No , because you already have a date “, she said firmly to Sanskaar and before he could open mouth, “with me ,only if you don’t have a problem”  She added with a bit of an attitude.

And his expression was worth watching. The surprised look and the way he smiled, that lazy grin with a flash of dimples , Swara felt assured of her step.

She wasn't being over protective  just trying to save him from falling in the clutches of another woman …so soon, she told herself .

Sanskaar said it was his turn to plan this time and she had no complaints. For one night she could be the female lead of a mushy fictional romance book waiting to get her feet sweeped off by a charming prince. 

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She picked her dress carefully , a red this time falling on a little bolder side. She always played safe with fashion, always opted for a pretty simple look over hotness quotient ,but today she wanted to try something new for herself or maybe for Sanskaar. She wanted to see if she could handle a dress as such fit for high end parties , like the one they attended the other night.

It was a split slip dress , a smooth velvet in red , sleeveless with narrow shoulder straps. She paired it with minimal accessories. In a fix whether to tie her hair up or just let flow, she chose the former . A striking red lipstick , a little dab of compact and maskara finished the look. A splash of floral fragrance here and there , she was all set for night.

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Sanskaar wanted this night to be perfect . Simply perfect . And different. Swara left no stone unturned to make the first candle light dinner date special for him in many ways. He did his bit of research ,lifted all the tips he could from Anajli . His first thought was of  roof top restaurant , but he had a change of mind.

Nothing better than a homely dinner on terrace with a touch of love.He picked out black this time. A button down shirt and matching trousers.He simply chose not to style his hair.

Red roses ,wine, strawberries and chocolate  and a cozy tent with some music, scented candles and all Swara’s fav delicacies gracing a table for two … wonderful ,Sanskaar mused checking the set up.

The weather was pleasant enough and moonlight was just filling up the sky .

It's time ! 

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Swara waited in her room. She was strictly instructed not to peek or get out of her room unless Sanskaar called her. What exactly was he planning? So much secrecy. 

And though it was an impulse, she can't deny the fluttering. She could bet , the butterflies were dancing not just in the stomach , but all over head just at the thought of what this night had to offer , the thought of being with Sanskaar .

She paced in the restless room, checking her reflection from time to time. And when the phone beeped, she jumped at once. It was Sanskaar!

“Come to the terrace'' was the message.

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He intended to surprise her not to get blown away . When she stepped forward , in red,his heart did a double take. Only he knew how he had to try not to let his jaw drop. Is this his Swara? His simple and sweet Swara or some sexy siren who can give all hot models a run for their money. 

Damn! He was not prepared for this attack. What did she have below the cape resting over her shoulders? The idea to peel it off suddenly felt tempting. How many more surprises were awaiting him?

Swara wished she had been confident enough to act like one of those sexy sirens who knew exactly what to say or how to proceed.  “Damn you Swara!” She muttered a curse “You call yourself an expert , you are nothing but an idiot who has no clue how to handle your own feelings and emotions. What should she say when a man of her dreams stared at her like he wanted to …

Calm down Swara! She told herself.

Sanskaar didn't even try to hide his thoughts as he stepped forward. They were never a secret . He loved her and desired her ….more than she could ever imagine but he had all night before him. And he is gonna take it slow.

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Swara felt little thrill when he handed her a bouquet of two dozen blooming red roses neatly wrapped in a red satin ribbon. Her feminine heart couldn't resist holding them close to heart.

Didn’t he know she loved them? . It hasn't been easy for him snatch the roses , the other day from her . It stinged and he wanted to make up.A bouquet is nothing , he could get her a garden of roses, if she wants.

“These are beautiful ,Sanskaar “ She said with a dreamy sigh and looked around. When did he become an expert …how did he manage it so perfectly?. Everything in its right place.

“ Do you like arrangements?” Sanskaar asked, a little nervous.

“Are you taking extra lessons from somewhere Sanskaar?” Swara eyed him suspiciously and broke into laughter watching him blush. God! He looked so cute. She couldn't resist planting a breathy kiss on his cheek.

“This is perfect ,Thank you ” she whispered softly and Sanskaar turned a shade deep. 

Hand in hand she was gently led to the table and ensured she was comfortable.How gentlemanly, Swara mused. She would expect nothing less from Sanskaar.  The dinner went in exchange of a few words and more silent exchanges , stealing long glances, smiles. 

“Strawberries and wine , I read they work best together,” Sanskaar said, picking up a juicy strawberry dipped in chocolate. Swara felt heat building up already as he held it right before her lips for a bite, while his eyes held her gaze

Her lips parted as she took a juicy bite , letting the chocolate drip a little . She licked her lips almost impromptu but when she met his eyes, all flared up with yearning …she simply couldn't think anything further. 

Only Sanskaar knows what it did to him.  That little lick of her lips as she sighed in pleasure at tangy taste.A blasted heat of desire. 

Not leaving her eyes, he bit into the fruit she left . Swara suddenly felt the need to breathe. That was most erotic gesture she had ever seen. The air seemed to charge around . In need to calm down,  she stood up from chair and turned away from him. She can't give in to thoughts , the direction they were heading towards.  Mortifying , at least on how she wished they shared the bite.

She felt him behind, close enough to set her heart on wild race. 

Swara! He breathed those words like a whisper, his breath, a heated  caress over her neck. Swara bit her lip and in a bid to get hold of herself , she took a step away letting her cape slip from her shoulders leaving it on his fingers.

Sanskaar let the cape fall from his hand ,a rather slow slip as his eyes caught in view she offered. The backline of the fabric plunged deep enough baring her shoulders and back to him. Need coursed through him like wildfire snapping every other sane thought. Was she planning to kill him ? 

Swara stood a few feet away, trembling with the same need. And in one smooth move, she felt herself locked in his hands , staring into the depths of his eyes , feeling her own passion and desire mirrored.He pressed their bodies close, leaving her with no doubts about his arousal. Swara gasped, feeling his need.

Giving into her own fantasy, she ran a finger down his neck, leaned forward breathing him in. Sanskaar closed his eyes trying to hold back all raging emotions.Her slightest touch was driving him crazy and when her soft lips pressed onto his neck  … he lost the battle.

His hand curved around the back of her neck , he lifted her face and tugged her forward  , leaving only space for just a breath.

“What are you doing to me?” Sanskaar whispered, dying for a taste of her parted lips, right below his. Swara closed her eyes with sigh and leaned forward.

Taking the cue, His head dipped down capturing her lips for a searing kiss.

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She didn't want to hold back that night. For once , she wanted to break all rules with him. Somewhere she knew and believed her heart would be safe with him. She clasped around him  and kissed back … with a need she never knew existed. 

A hint of chocolate, strawberry and wine on her lips  mingled with her feminine taste. Sinfully delicious. Somewhere in between he gave into living his fantasy he had one fine morning . He tossed the clip holding her hair , Her bun tumbled down into black mass of silk. His fingers dug in …kissing deeper. 

The kiss which started fierce, softened somewhere in between turning into a play of eyes and lips, of gasps and sweet whispers. 

And they kissed till every need melted.

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"Why do you like rainbows? ”Sanskaar asked,  his fingers lacing through Swara's hair. They lay next to each other in a little tent .Swaras head tucked in Sanskaar's shoulder. Nothing felt more cozy than to hold her after a soul stirring kiss and a little talk. 

"Because they have little rain and sunshine just like we have happiness and sadness. Good times and bad times . In the end it's gonna be fine. It just fascinates me like stars. She turned to him curiously " what about you ?"

Sanskaar looked at their joined hands,her fingers filling in the spaces just like it was meant to be. 

"I never noticed or gave a thought all these years,  but after you came into my life everything changed, Swara.I love rain,  sunshine ,stars, moonlight … every little thing out there all because of you. You made me fall in love with all these little joys. He brought their joined hand to his lips, 

“You are my sunshine and rainbow, And tara our little star “he said fondly. 

They talked for a little more time, laughed in between just happy and content holding each other . As Swara slipped to sleep, curled up to him, feeling the gentle thud of his heart, his lips on her forehead … a soft whisper of good night , She knew she was falling in love with him …

And the thought no longer scared her. 

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Sanskaar sighed in content, his other hand closing around Swara who was resting peacefully on his heart. 

This night can't end on a more perfect note. It was everything he asked and dreamt of. 

"I need you in my every day and night Swara! Be Mine please" Sanskaar whispered as if sending a prayer to the stars. 

A  silent wish.

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Here we end this nice little romantic dinner date. Hope you liked it.

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Next update - Sunday

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Lucky
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