Hello all, Here comes next chapter..Do read and please let me know your thoughts

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You are all that I truly care about

You are all that I truly desire

I don't want anything, if I can't have you

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"Sanskaar, batavona hum kaha jaa rahe hain? Kabse pooch rahi hoon?"

Sanskaar smiled looking at his muse, his darling wife who had been sulking from past 20 minutes.He had a surprise planned for her ,intended to not give in any details though he had been tempted to.

"Tumne kabhi surprise ka naam suna hain Shona..bas thodi der aur you will know what it is." He said ,focusing his attention back on road. They were driving in his Mercedes -Benz which he bought 3 months back.Last 8 months had been such a soaring period for Karma.

Their project on Integrated Textile Park (ITP)had been a roaring success leading 'KARMA' to grab headlines and lime light in business circle and it was only around time ,more units willingly associated with them shooting up their market share to 75%.With More projects lined up, the future for 'KARMA' only looked prosperous.

"Acha baba ,theek hain mat batao, lekin aankhon main patti kyu baandha hai? Sanskaar ..." Swara huffed impatiently.The fact was she could hardly contain her excitement. Surprises had not been new for her .. in past few months from Sanskaar. But this time he said it would be bigger and better.

Last few months, though Sanskaar busied himself in project, he had been attentive to her, made sure he gave her time though not as much she expected it to be, yet she made peace with fact that Sanskaar's first priority is KARMA'. She had best time of her life with Sanskaar when he surprised her with 2 week trip to Darjeeling.

The dazzling snow peaks of Kanchenjunga overlooking the hill town , the beautiful tea gardens on the slopes of rolling hills, the orchids, pines & rhododendrons, the cute Himalayan toy train whistling its way through the mountains just took her breath away . Shorter days of winter, gave way to their longer nights spent in absolutely blissful lovemaking driving away every cold chill. It was period of discovery for them physically as well. She never knew her body is capable of giving such pleasure until it came alive in his arms and under touch of his teasing lips..like he called it was a "treasure of delights" and her innocent exploration of him, had his toes curling up in pleasure.They would spend hours cuddled up in each other arms..drawing warmth from each others embrace and would just talk, tease, recall their childhood memories fondly.It's like every distance between them had melted away and in true sense , they have become one .

Once back from trip .. things had fallen back to normal. Laksh and Ragini got tied in sacred bond of marriage 2 months later and had been off for long honeymoon to Europe. Absence of Laksh just made Sanskaar more busy ,but Swara hardly complained.She took up a part time job in music school which would keep her occupied,yet gave a chance to live her passion. She visited her maayka more often but Sanskaar hardly accompanied her unless it was called for.She recalled Sanskaar's words about she being his strength and weakness as well which made him more vulnerable to her and she intended to be his strength.

Today she is on her way to an another surprise.

" Ok fine .. Hint tho do ..nahi toh jaao ,main tumse baat nahi karti.." Swara mocked anger which had Sanskaar smiling more. He always loved that cute pout on her lips. Unable to resist any longer he pressed a quick kiss on her cheek which had her blushing instantly and it deepened further as he teased " aur hints doon?"

After few minutes.

Swara knew they have reached as he helped her get down the car , held her by shoulders gently leading her way ." So ..here it is " he untied fold and Swara opened her eyes to splendid sight of a bungalow before her. She stood in awe for few seconds ..and turned to him " Sanskaar ..ye ..."

"Hamara naya Ghar Shona." he said his eyes sparkling with happiness

" Chalo .. Ander chalte hain." He held her hand ,led her in excitedly .The stunning entrance led to spacious living room opening up to a sweeping staircase. Expensive paintings hung around walls .As he took her for a tour of house ,Swara's eyes widened further. There was a modern residential kitchen equipped with a refrigerator, microwave oven, a dishwasher and other appliances ,counters and kitchen cabinets arranged tastefully according to modular design ..next to it was elegant dining space and modern wine rack.As they walked up the staircase .. a simple library tucked with her favorite books welcomed her followed by two huge guest rooms. Though it had been a place straight out of dreams ,Swara felt unsettled .Everything single piece and furniture shouted out loud " Look we are Rich.".

" Sanskaar itna bada ghar ..sirf hum dono ke liye ..bahut mehnge hoga na .. she chose her words carefully for fear of dampening his elated spirits.

"Offo Shona .. Relax.. "His hands held her in assurance,"Your Sanskaar is in a position to afford a place like this and yes a few more too ..now let me show you..." he led her to their bedroom ..a luxurious master suite with an elegant bath and walk-in closet, it looked nothing less than dreamy .

His hands slid around her waist in gentle hold "Aur meri Shona... he softly whispered into her ears " Ye Hamara bedroom..jaha par hum , you know." he paused nuzzling her neck sending shivers down her spine and for next few minutes she could think of nothing ,but him.

"Tho ...kaisa laga?" He asked at the end of tour ,his excitement still visible and Swara smiled in return " bahut acha hain ..bilkul raj mahal ki tarah,"which widened his smile "aur aap meri shona..iss mahal ki rajkumari ..." he made her sit on plush chair near by and kneeled before her, his hands twining one of hers gently" Tumhe pata hain Shona, I never thought you will be mine but now that you are,I want to you to have every happiness in the world.Jab hum saath the na ... maine hamesha socha ki tumhe..bilkul princess tarah rakhu, jaise .. ghar main maa baba aur sab log tumhara dhyan rakhte the , itne laad pyaar se ..bilkul waise,aur aaj ..mere woh sapna bhi poora hogaya ,"he pressed a kiss on their joined hands and gazed into her eyes warmly "...tum khush ho na?"

Swara's gently caressed his cheeks, " Tum khush ho ?" she asked.

He turned his face slightly to kiss her hand on his cheek "Bahut ..and now you don't have do a thing .. all you have to do is .. bas aaram se bet ke, ek chutki bajaavo and you will have half a dozen people catering to your every wish , whim ..."

"Meri khusi tho tumse hai Sanskaar.. Inn sab mein nahi" She wanted to say but held back , tired of trying to let him know all she needs is him. Though she knew his thirst to prove to the world.. Giving her every worldly happiness had been an underlying factor driving him and she is well aware of that. Now that they are here, She didn't want ruin their perfect moment .

And the phone beeped. "Ek minute "Sanskaar quickly checked into phone and got busy in replying .Once done " Sorry Shona office se ..btw we will move in shortly.."He said " Once we move in, let's throw a dinner party for family, you know baba, sujoy Laksh, Ragini , Maheshwari's, Rishi aur haan .. tumhari Maa aur Dadi bhi " Swara nodded in consent ignoring the hint of sarcasm in his tone."Aur Shona ..tum chahe tho tumhare maa, dadi ko bula sakte hain before dinner ... you know hamara ye alishaan ghar dekhne ke liye..in fact I think you should" and Swara's smile faded away .

Some times she failed to recognise who this Sanskaar is and what happened to her Sanskaar who was least bothered about worldly possessions and about showing off ,would give a damn to what people thought.Her Maa and Dadi had always been on hit list of Sanskaar. Every attempt made by her mother to mend relations with Sanskaar from past two years had been met with, nothing but contempt.

" Sanskaar ..iss baat ko almost do saal hone waala hain ..ab tho bhoo jaavo aur .."

"Nahi bhool sakta .. "Sanskaar was quick to react " aur kya bhoolne ki baat kar rahi ho tum Shona .."Swara noticed a sharp pain in his eyes as he spoke further " ye? ki tumhe mujhse iss liye dur kardiya ,Kyunki mere paas ye .. he looked around "ye sab nahi tha .. paisa, baunglow , gaadi ..ye sab, ya phir ye bhol jaavu jo sawaal tumhare maa ne mujhse poocha ...jaan na hain ... unho ne muJhse ye poocha .."he paused hurt clearly visible in his eyes "ye ki main kaun hoon , kaha se aaya hoon .. mere maa baap kaun hain .. aur...aur .. main paas jawab nahi tha."

Swara's heart dipped down .Ragini never told her entire discussion between her mom and Sanskaar .. all she knew was excerpts and it had never been broached or discussed all this years .

" Bach pan lekar aaj tak, sab mujhe anaath bolte the .. lekin kabhi bhi mujhse iss baat ka afsorsh nahi hua .. lekin uss din pehli baar main khud ko anaath mehsoon kiya .." Hurt now streamed down his cheeks as tears , Swara's eyes pooled too as she heard him further "Pehli baar mujhe laga ki, kaash... mere bhi maa baap hote, ghar hota ,parivaar hota .. tab koi mujhse ye sawaal karta hi nahi ...all these years I never understood why was I being punished for something which I didn't have say in .. Maine tho nahi maanga na, ki mujhe aise anaath banavo ..phir kyu?" he wiped his tears off now anger taking over hurt " You know what !.. "he took quick steps towards her " I begged your mom , I pleaded her to give me a chance .. sirf ek mauka ..to prove myself .. lekin nahi .. because she was absolutely sure I can't give you a good life and now I want to show her how wrong she is ... and your dadi ..kya bulati hain ab mujhe " Damad ji ,..Oh god !" he laughed out sarcastically " ye duniya kitni ajeeb hain shona .. mujhe toh lagta tha ki pyaar kaafi hain, wahi sabse bada daulat hain jaise tum kehti thi .. lekin nahi .. yaha paisa, power ,status ,yahi sab kuch hain , and I realised it the minute you were snatched away from me ruthlessly aur agar tumhe laga raha hain ki ..main dikhava karna chahtha hoon .."Now he stood ,facing her eye to eye ,his eyes boring into hers with an raging intensity "tho haan ... I am showing off and mind ..main kuch nahi bhool ne waala ..kabhi nahi .." and he stormed off .

Tears trickled down Swara's cheeks .Swara knew Sanskaar always felt he is not good enough for her ,that's what held him back from stating his love ,for many years, and when he did .. she had been taken away from him, citing same reason " that he is not good enough for her " hitting him on his worst fear .Oh! How much it would have hurt him.

Now she knew why Sanskaar had turned into what he is. Bitter and ambitious , and it stemmed from the helpless state he had been put in by her mother

" Ye aap ne kya kardiya maa ..." she mumbled . Alerted by horn of car ,She quickly wiped her tears off and rushed out and it had been a silent journey back home .

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Next week had been strained for Swara and Sanskaar and it took one more weeks time for the situation to normalise. And in another weeks time they shifted to their new place.The housewarming ceremony had been a simple affair and as planned a dinner party has been organised for family, close friends ,relatives and business associates which had everyone raving about their new house.

Parvati Gadodia had her mouth gaping as she looked around new house of her poti.

" Maare kaatu shyam ji ..ye ghar hain ya koi Mahal ? maari dono potiyaan ki kismat tho dekho..raaj kar rahi hain..aur Damad ji ka koi jawaab nahi ...main tho pehle se jaan thi ki ladke main kuch baat hain." Swara now knew why Sanskaar's taunts on her dadi were dipped in sarcasm. Swara bit back her words which sprung up looking at her dadi going ga ga over their new place. Every time she called 'damad ji',Swara knew how it pricked Sanskaar and now her too .She still remembered the day of marriage where she pointed Sanskaar on his aukaat and called him anath kaika.

As Dadi took tour of rest of house .. Sharmistha talked to Swara who listened to her in silence " Shona.. Main bahut khush hoon tere liye . Jab Sanskaar se teri shaadi huyi ..I was scared ki pata nahi tu kis haalat main rahegi .. ek achi zindagi milegi ya nahi .. lekin ab ...main bahut khush hoon .. aur tu bhi khush haina?" When no answer came in " Shona .. tu chup kyu hain bolna .."

"Kya bolu maa ...ye ki main bahut khush hain ,kyunki mere paas aaj ye sab kuch hain ..jo aap chahthi ..jo maanti thi ,ye sab khushi de sakthi hain mujhe .. tho haan main khush hoon ..lekin aapki shona ke paas woh nahi ..jo woh chahthi ..uska Sanskaar."

" Kya hua Shona.. Kahi sanskaar tere saath ..." Sharmistha asked worried

And that had Swara burst out " Bas Maa ..Main sanskaar ke khilaaf kuch nahi sunungi aur aap ko aisa kyu lagta hain ki meri dhukh ki wajah Sanskaar hain...nahi maa .. meri dhukh wajah woh nahi ..aap hain..aap"

Sharmistha stood stunned as Swara went on further

"Aap ko jaan kar bahut khushi hogi ki ,aapne Sanskaar ke saath jo deal kiya hain ..I am paying price for it. Kyu maa .. ?"Swara sank on to bed with tears, "kyu kiya aapne aisa .. ek baar ,ek baar tho mujhse pooch leti ki main kya chahti hoon."

Sharmistha's eyes filled with tears looking at her daughter .All this years she dreaded Swara would bring up this discussion and she would have nothing to say but it never came in till today ...only if she had not taken such a drastic step then. "Shona..galti hogayi mujhse .. maine maafi mang ne ki koshish ki beta Sanskaar se .. lekin .."

"Bhool jayi ye Maa ..woh aapko kabhi maa nahi karne waala ..kyunki woh ab purana Sanskaar nahi hain."She wiped her tears "Aap jaanti hain maa , ek waqt that jab main Sanskaar ki duniya hua karti thi ..lekin aaj .. main uski duniya ki ek choti si, bahut choti si hissa hoon. Jaanta hoon Woh aaj bhi mujhse utna hi pyaar karta hain .. but he turned so bitter that ,even my love is failing to bring him back ,Khair ...chodiye.." she got up from bed , "main sambhal lungi."

Sharmistha left heavy hearted ..wishing things would get better for her daughter , but they only turned worse as days passed

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"Chahthe kya ho tum ... kitni baar ek hi topic par ladenge Shona" Sanskaar raked his frustration looking at Swara who sat with a grim expression . Back from office after long day ..this was last thing he wanted ,a fight .He didn't know what had taken over Swara these days .Everything was going ok at least in his view.

It was just ok .. but now she had enough of OK .. she wanted her Sanskaar back. She waited he will stop ,his thirst to prove would come down someday but it only escalated further. He didn't want to stop ..and it almost turned into an obsession.More properties have been acquired .. business had been expanded to other horizons, yet he wanted more . Hours and hours spent waiting for him only made her pain worsen. But she had enough "Mujhe mere Sanskaar wapas chahiye." she said in simple clear terms.

" Matlab kya hai tumhara? Sanskaar sighed and kneeled before her "Main tumhare paas hi tho hoon Shona"

" Baat Paas aur door ki nahi hain Sanskaar..main bas itna jaan na chahthi hoon ,kab tak tumhara ye duniya ka jeetna ka junoon khatam hoga . .. bahut hogaaya ab . Maa Dadi ko prove karna tha ..hogaya . Gupta's ko hara na tha , hara diya! .. aaj hamare pass sab kuch hain..aur kya chahiye? Her hands cupped his cheeks " Please wapas aajavo Sanskaar ..please ..Mujhe mera -Sanskaar wapas de do ."

Sanskaar removed her hands from his cheek and got up " Shona ...tum samajthi kyu nahi ?Main jo kuch bhi kar raha hoon, tumhare liye kar rah ahoon ..hamara liye hain tho kar raha hoon ..taaki main tumhe .."

"Nahi chahiye mujhe" Swara cut him in between and rose to her feet, "Nahi chaiye ye sab kuch ..ye gaadi ,ghar, pasia kuch nahi chaihye...Sanskaar.." She turned him to face her .. held his collar "tum samjhte kyu nahi..mujhe bas tumhara pyaar chahiye ..thoda waqt chahiye jo hamara ho ..bas .. woh Sanskaar jo sirf Shona ka hain ...woh Sanskaar jo mere saath masti mazaq kar tha tha .. woh Sanskaar jo mere saath ek khulfi khake khush hota tha..jiske ke liye main aur hamara pyaar hi duniya thi .aur .."

"Margaya woh Sanskaar" he released her hold with force.Her tears troubled him .He couldn't gaze into them longer for the fear he would crumble..Oh! he wanted to be like old Sanskaar..but he couldn't find any traces of him..it's like he was buried deep down ,dead and he had no clue how to get him back ..may be, he didn't want to for the fear of losing everything he built from scratch." Chahte kya ho tum .. he bursted out not knowing how to react, his own guilt taking him over "saara kaam chodkar tumhare peeche bhaag tha rahoon..bike pe lekar parks main ghoomu ..ya phir ..he paused huffing impatiently "Shona ..baat ko samjho ..."

That broke thread of last restrain for Swara " Nahi samjh na hai mujhe .."A vase on table touched the ground shattering to pieces startling Sanskaar. " Kitni baar kahoon nahi chaiye bada gaadi, ghar ,naukar , bank balance kuch nahi chahiye Sanskaar, ye baat tum bhi janti ho ki .. mere liye ye sab mayine nahi rakhta .Agar tum mujhe apne saath sadak par bhi leke jaate na aur waha jeene ko kehte.. tab bhi..mujhe koi farak nahi padta ...and she halted all of sudden ,watching his expression change . Then she knew in her anger, she had hit a very raw note of him.

Time stood still for minute as Sanskaar stared at Swara in disbelief.

"Aur tumhe laga ki main tumhe sadak par leke jaavunga ..right ! A sharp pain laced his voice which tugged Swara's heart .

"Sanskaar ..main..."

"Wow .." he clapped moving back, "tho finally, tumne woh baat keh diya jo tumharae maa aur dadi hamesha keh the,unko bhi yahi laga tha Shona , iss liye woh khush nahi the ..waise bhi mere jaise sadak chaap se aur kya ummeed ho sakthi hain."

"Nahi...Sanskaar,"Swara approached him hastily "Mera woh matlab nahi tha ..main bas itna kehna chahti thi ki .." he raised a hand stopping her and as he looked at her ,something unfathomable crossed his eyes " tumhe jo kehna tha, tumne keh diya ,bas! .mujhe nahi lagta iske aage kuch bhi bardaasht kar paunga ...ek shabd bhi nahi" and he rushed out

"Sanskaar ... "Swara screamed his name but by then he was out of her sight. Swara sank down to floor crying" Meri baat tho suno ...please .."All she meant to say was..she wouldn't mind being anywhere as long as he is with her..but it turned out wrong way .

Sanskaar got into car and tears he held flowed out .Of all ,his shona .He would prove to world ,fight it out ..but when his world ,his shona ...It didn't matter if she meant those words but to think she would say something like that. Sanskaar wiped his tears and raced the car

Next few weeks to months .. it had been pure torture for Swara .They barely interacted .Swara's attempts to peace had been mercilessly tossed off. She maintained her distance assuming he might need some time for she has opened up wounds buried deep down but that distance never seemed to end.

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That night

As Sanskaar walked in tired .. he found living room filled with bouquets Wondering he scanned around " Is this an another attempt by shona to pacify his anger ?" He sighed and shook his head hopelessly .All these weeks one way or another she tried to bury the differences between them, but he didn't want to give in easily .He was hurt to core and he no sooner wanted to be vulnerable to her ...again

Settled on couch , he rubbed his temples. What a tiring day it had been .. packed with meetings . After a while he wondered ,By now she should here ..with a glass of water.Though he hardly spoke with her, it had been their daily routine . Did she sleep early ?He looked at watch and it struck 8.30

Shona ...

He called out but no response came in. Worried he got up and called her again and rushed to every room looking for her . When she was nowhere to be found dread took him over . He dialed her number only to be welcomed by switched off tone " Kahi baba ke yaha ya ragini ki yaha?" he quickly dialed Sujoy's number , then Laksh's number and they had no clue .Alarmed he rushed out to watch man "Saab woh mem saab kuch dher pehle gaadi lekar chali gayi ..driver ko bhi mana kar diya aur kaha shayad ghar aate waqt thoda late hoga " and then his dread took new proportions.

He dialed in few numbers quickly and looked at their photograph in living room.

"Kaha ho tum ..Shona?" he mumbled worried

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Swara tried to wriggle free from rope tied in her hands and legs . A gag in mouth made it more tougher .How could she be ,so foolish to walk right into trap . When the first bouquet ,her fav orchids , arrived with "I am sorry note with an S initial..she became so excited thinking it was Sanskaar and it was just the start ..many more came in with notes . When last note arrived with red roses " Meet me at 7.30 for a dinner with address was scribbled at bottom, she smiled through tears. At last looks like good old days are back .She rushed for a shower ,dressed up in saree of his fav colour .She gazed at her reflection in mirror and smiled with hint of blush.

" Main aa rahi hoon Sanskaar" she told herself and rushed out .Lost in her excitement she probably overlooked how the letters curved up in note contrary to Sanskaar's handwriting.

As she reached the place her instinct screamed wrong .It was isolated and darkness loomed around. That's when she heard foot steps

"Sanskaar .." she turned back excited and when the shadow stepped out, Swara eyes widened in shock " Sa..Sahil.. Tum .."and before she could say something, a handkerchief came across her nose ,making her pass out.

As she opened her eyes ,she found herself in what looked like some old godown tied to a chair. "Tho finally meri pyaari Swara neend se jaag gayi .." Sahil came in pulled a chair and sat before her ." Mujhe nahi pata tha ki tum itni asaani se .. tuhme woh phool ache lagena .. sab tumhare fav hain.."

"Sahil .. dekho chod do mujhe ..Swara wriggled hard in chair" agar Sanskaar ko pata chalana, woh tumhe chodega nahi .." .

"Phir Sanskaar .. God! I am tired of hearing his name everywhere, business waise bhi usne barbaad karhi diya ..lekin ab ..I will hit him where it hurts most."He got up and cupped her face in painful hold " Tumhe dard hoga tho usse dard hoga ..tum usse dur hojavoge ,tho woh paagal hojyega ..aur haan .."he pulled her face closer tigeting his hold "agar tum meri hojavoge na .. tho woh mar hi jayega. The end of Great Sanskaar."Swara looked at him in disgust as he laughed out like maniac, "aur main tumhe apna banaunga Swara, har tarike se.."He released his hold and trailed his finger across her cheek , neck. Swara felt disgust creeping over her body and twisted uncontrollably in chair. As his hand moved down further Swara had enough. She spitted on him her eyes burning like red coals " How dare you ? tere himmat kaise huyi mujhe choone ki ..mujhe par sirf Sanskaar ka haq hain .. sirf Sanskaar ka" she screamed at him

Sahil fumed as he wiped his face hearing her words, slapped her hard.Her cheeks stained with finger marks , blood oozed out of mouth but Swara remained unfazed .

"Har baar tu mujhe haath laga yega.. Tu ek kadam apne babaadi ki taraf jaa raha hain.Agar mujhe kuch hua ..Sanskaar tumhe jalakar raakh kar dega."

"Enough! "Sahil's vouce echoed across empty godown " Bahut hogaya ..tumhara Sanskaar ka naam jaap ..Pyaar se samjha raha hoon .. samjahlo ... ek din main hamari shaadi hojayegi ..phir tumhara ye saara gamand ek hi baar utardunga..till then be like a good girl meri Shona .." he patted her cheek gently and forced a gag into her mouth.

"Dekho ki kahi naa bhaag paaye ..he told bunch of goons guarding her and stepped out . How fun it is going to be. Sanskaar would know who took away his darlinwife and will have no clue where. Hardly anyone knew about this place . It was one of their godowns where Amit started off his business in early days but now it's abandoned for years .It would be good watching Sanskaar struggle and go crazy for his love while he would be having his share of fun with shona ..

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"Sahil ... "Sanskaar's voice boomed across the mansion of Gupta's.

It didn't take much time for Sanskaar to figure out it was Sahil.Gadodia family , Ragini and Laksh rushed to their place as the news broke out .Police came too.Sanskaar dismissed inspectors claim on how his rift with Swara might have led her to .." Mere shona itna irresponsible nahi hain .. " and everyone agreed with him As Inspector pointed out at bouquets, and mentioned about notes on them ,alert Sanskaar scanned through them quickly, every one of them and crumpled note in his hand and he knew who it is. They quickly rushed to place mentioned note but all they could find was Swara's car. They looked around nearby places but nothing could be found about her whereabouts. Dejected and furious Sanskaar rushed to Sahil's place.

Sahil walked down stairs " Arey sanskaar tum yaha ..kuch kaam tha kya?"

Sanskaar grabbed his collar " bol meri shona kaha hain .. main jaanta hoon ki tune hi usse ... bol kaha hain woh .. warna.. "

Sahil released his collar " Arey Arey .chill bro...tere biwi gayab hain? mujh se poocha raha hain ..tsk tsk ..tujhe chodkar chAli gayi kya?"

Sanskaar tried holding back his rage wishing it was his neck ,he had grabbed instead of his collar. Sahil listened to inspector as he mentioned how suspicion was on him for which Sahil countered " S ka matlab Sirf Sahil nahi .. Samrat , Samay .. you know ,kuch bhi ho sakta hain and don't you dare step into my house with no proof ...Now ..out .. get out." He pointed at door

Sanskar would have smacked his face if not for laksh who held him back

"Sanskaar hume Swara ko dhoonda hoga pehle .. isko baad main dekhenge" and he led him out.

Sahil sighed as they left . Well that went well .. though he got scared for a second looking at rage in Sanskaar's eyes and his warning before he left "One scratch on my Shona, Sahil .. you are dead."

He still remembered how he almost choked out on day of marriage when Sanskaar grabbed his neck . Good his family is out of town .He didn't reveal any details to his dad or anyone , bcos he knew his dad will try to use this to his advantage and will be least bothered about his love for Swara." Ek baar Shona meri hojaaye ..Sanskaar khud barbaad hojayega."

Sahil didn't step in near godown for next two days for he knew ..he would be watched and a little birdie gave him information on how Inspector made it clear to Sanskaar they can't keep watch on sahil or track his calls with no proof against him . Handwriting on notes didn't match Sahil's as well , so they see no point in suspecting Sahil ,but Sanskaar didn't give in

He knew Sahil would step out soon.

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On 3rd day Sanskaar saw Sahils car ,out of Gupta Mansion and they followed it . Sahil smirked as he watched from window his car being followed. He knew Sanskaar would be watching him and it was easy to mislead them. They would be behind the his car ..not him .

Now time to pay a visit to his Shona .. Oh ! how much he missed her , though he had been keeping track through video calls.

As Sahil's car halted , Laksh carefully watched someone stepping down and he knew Sanskaar was correct ,they were misled .. but what Sahil doesn't know is Sanskaar is right behind him . As their car was out of Sahil's sight , Sanskaar got down in minute and asked laksh to follow Sahil's car " Laksh ,Sahil itna bhi bewakoof nahi hain.. He is probably just misleading us but he shouldn't know I am not with you .. so keep following .. I will call you soon." Sanskaar also mentioned how it is important to make sure to let the person driving car know he is being followed as the same information would be passed to Sahil and he did . Now all he have to do is wait for call from Sanskaar and alert police.

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"oh Shona .. you know how much I missed you." Sahil stared into the pale face of Swara. Two days in dark, in dungeon like godown would have worn anyone out ,and she is just fragile delicate piece of art ," tsk tsk ..suna hai tum khanaa nahi khaa rahi ho ..kya shona? .. aise rahoge tho kaisa chalega ? shaadi hain hamari, pandit aata hi hoga.. Shaadi ke liye ready nahi hona hain btw , tumhare pyaar pati, yaha nahi aanewaala, kahi bhatak tha hoga ..."

A small smile tugged Swara's lips which had Sahils eyes frowning " Sahil ..you always do the same mistake, underestimate my Sanskaar and you will be paying soon for it." Just then the door of godown barged open.. Sanskaar stood right before him .His eyes drifted from Sahil to Swara and time froze for him . last 48 hours had been nothing less than torture for him. The fearsome thoughts on what might have happened to her ,helplessness in not being able to trace her out . How he cursed himself for not being able to protect her and above all for hurting her and here she is .. with that smile of hers. His eyes fixed on her , he fought everyone who stopped him from closing the distance between them and it all happened in few minutes like shut and blink.Sahil didn't even realise when Sanskaar reached him and very soon they broke into fight . Sanskaar managed to gain upper hand and had Sahil sprawling on ground. Next minute he rushed to Swara .. "Shona .."He quickly untied her ropes and hugged her "Tum theek hona..' He squeezed her close, pressing a kiss on forehead "Haan Sanskaar main theek hoon" Swara clutched him back sinking in his arms.

"Main darr gaya ki kahi .."He brought her out of hug , smoothed her hair off face , his fingers gently traced her cheeks and halted as his eyes caught stain on her cheeks .. cut below her lip . Horrified Sanskaar touched her cut, that had Swara hissing in pain." Shona ye chot ...'his thumb was smeared with a blood drop and looking at him Swara knew hell is gonna break loose .His jaw tightened, muscles twitched and he turned to Sahil ,his eyes spelling out murder . Sahil gained back his foot but only to face Sanskaar's fury" Tune mere shona ko haath lagaya! Sanskaar stepped towards Sahil with raging anger " Mere Shona ko tappad maara,bach pan se lekar aaj tak kisi ne bhi ,kabhi bhi, Shona par haath nahi utaya ..teri himmat kaise huyi " Sahil backed foot by foot looking at Sanskaar who looked nothing dangerous than menace . Sanskaar grabbed his collar with sheer force and met his eye " Kaha tha na tujhse .."his deadly tone shot a shiver down Sahil's spine " One scratch on my Shona .. and you will be dead."

Sahil's recalled Swara's words " Agar mujhe kuch hua ..Sanskaar tumhe jalakar raakh kar dega." He looked at Swara who stood unflinching staring at them and her eyes said look I told you so." and then nothing braced Sahil for unleashed fury of Sanskaar as he took on him left ,right and center. As Sahil rolled on floor in pain ..Sanskaar rushed back to Swara . As Sahil heard the police siren, he knew his game is up , He shot a glance at the Swara and Sanskaar , he's not gonna let them have a happy ending . Struggling he reached out to gun in his pocket and his feet staggered as he got up .

Sanskaar ... He called out

Sanskaar turned back .Sahil stood before him with a gun in his hand."Socha iski jaroorat nahi padegi ..lekin ..."

"Nahi Sahil.."Sanskaar warned him but it was too late. The bullet dashed out of gun , and in split of second it pierced into shoulder of Swara who stood before Sanskaar shielding him .All she knew was Sahil had a gun .. he was aiming at her Sanksaar . She stood shell shocked and as she heard the gunshot ...she didn't blink and rushed to shield him .Then everything around her become hazy .She heard sharp cry of Sanskaar taking her name,as she collapsed in his arms. Her shoulder was hurt and it was hurting like hell ,warm blood oozed out and ran in stream .There were voices looming around her , She could hear laksh faintly, saying ambulance is on way and few other voices . Her eyes slowly drifted off .. but she opened them back as she heard him , felt his fingers tapping her cheeks "Shona ... Please aankhen kholo ..please meri taraf dekho .. Shona ..please ..hang on shona ..please" She didn't like tears in his eyes, his pleading voice .Why is he crying .. she is with him , in his arms ...and he had no clue how peaceful it felt. She lifted her hand ..her blood stained fingers gently tracing his cheek.She wanted to tell him not to cry ..she is fine ,how she cannot be, when he is with her. " San ..Sanskaar... Main ..theek .." and then everything descended to black for her .

As her fingers dropped down from his cheek lifelessly Sanskaar froze .It all happened in blink and flash...all he knew was she took a bullet for him and as she collapsed in his arms his whole world collapsed at that moment .. and it was doomed... now.

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Don't leave, Don't leave me girl ,Please stay with me ,

Forget my pride girl, I beg you. You're my heart, you're my soul

If you take your love away from me, I'll go crazy, I'll go insane

Please stay with me ,Don't leave

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