Epilogue

"Mom let me put carrot as his nose" Soham said while putting one carrot on snow man and continued "check Mom, Daddy Snow Man is ready he looks cute." 

"But Bhai Dad is the cutest compared to this Daddy Snow Man." Sia said while scrunching nose and holding her Minnie close to her heart. 

"Sia baby why don't you go and tell this to your Dad." Swara said smiling while putting muffler on one of the snowman. 

"yuuuhuu....Wow our snow man family is ready" Soham jumped in excitement. 

Sanskar smiled while sipping his black coffee looking at his tree precious from glass window of his New York Home. Soham born in the third year of their reunion marriage whereas Sia born in the seventh year.

After returning from their honeymoon and New York trip, Sanskar successfully shifted Karma's head office to Kolkatta. He became completely engrossed with his business house. Laksh was shifted to SA but he was in continuous in contact with his family members. Swara started preparing for her CAT exams as she wanted to join IIM's Kolkatta. She regularly visiting dida at badi, but Swara maintained distance with Sharmishtha and Gadodia's inspite of their advances to resolve all issues between them. 

Post-divorce Ragni became more silent and closed herself in shell. She was facing depression and one night she tried to kill herself by cutting vein on her hand in depression attack. Sharmishtha watched Shekhar when he was taking Ragini to hospital. She went behind them for support, she considered Ragini as her daughter once. 

"Sanskar wake up Ragini tried to do suicide." Swara shake sleeping Sanskar. And within next 30 minutes they were in Credit View Hospital, Ragini was in ICU. Shekhar and Parvati along with Sharmishtha we were waiting in the corridor. 

"Mr. Gadodia, Ragini is facing last stage of depression, in this stage patients generally developed suicidal tendency or becomes too much violent." Shekhar was taken aback to look at his loving daughter state. 

"Is there any cure? Please doctor save my daughter" Shekhar folded his hands and begged in front of doctor. 

"I am afraid Mr. Gadodia but if we would have continued her treatment earlier then it was possible, I had already asked Mrs. Parvati Gadodia not to stop her treatment, but she took it as the society taboo. I suggest shifting Ragini to mental asylum for better treatment. Let me know your decision." Doctor said while keeping his hand on Shekhar's should in assurance and left. 

"Ma why you did not tell me earlier Ragini has some problem, see what doctors are saying?" Shekhar blamed his mother for his daughters' current condition. 

"After your marriage with Sharmishtha, Ragini recovered and I thought if we continue her treatment then it would give a chance for gossips and will be difficult for her marriage talk." Swara & Sharmishtha both were not aware about Ragini's problem. Swara had tears in her eyes, and Sanskar hold her from shoulders to support her.

Swara felt bad for Ragini when hospital staff shifted her to Kolkatta Mental Asylum. She was disturbed but then remembering her betrayal Swara control herself, she discussed her inner turmoil with Sanskar, and he supported to her as usual. 'Shona we cannot keep everyone happy all the time, it's we need to decide who is more important to us. We need to move on..... life should to move on' Sanskar's words. All Maheshwari family was disturbed with Ragini's fate, but they decided not to disclose this to Laksh. 

As time passed happiness again started to visit Maheshwari Mansion, the first news of happiness knocked on doors of MM was Swara cracking her CAT exams and getting admission for her MBA in IIM Kolkatta. Next two years Swara and Sanskar both were occupied with their goals, Sanskar expanding his business in South Asian continent where as Swara with her MBA studies and assignments, Swara got helping hand not only from Sanskar but from DP, Ram and Adarsh. Even in busy life, Sanskar made sure on every second week of December he and Swara would go for exploring any country out of India and at the end of their trip they used to spend Xmas week at their New York home.

Meanwhile Swara and Laksh developed friends' bond, they were in touch through skype calls and whatsapp. And their favourite time pass was irritating Sanskar by calling him cute on their whatsapp family group or posting videos of him when he is learning to tie a knot for his tie or when he is snoring due to cough. Uttara was also active member of this family criminals she used to keep an eye on the lovebirds and whenever they become cozy in home, she made sure that they get proper limelight on their Whatsapp group.

Swara cleared MBA with shining colours making Sanskar proud of her, Sanskar threw a large party to celebrate Swara's success, he made sure to invite all their friends from New York. Neil and Saee Singhania joined the party along with their family. Sakshi and Rajiv Singhania loved Uttara and asked her hand from Maheshwari's for their second son Niren who is a successful lawyer in Chicago and leading a reputed Law Firm. Sanskar knew Singhania's from long since Neil was his best friend during University years. After discussing with in family and getting consent from Uttara and Niren, the alliance got fixed between Maheshwari's and Singhania's. Laksh was also there to celebrate the success of his crime partner.

"Bhai how is Ragini?" Laksh asked startling Sanskar, 'Ragini' this name was somewhere got forgotten in the MM. 

"She is in Mental asylum, Lucky." Sanskar said while holding Laksh from shoulder, Sanskar knew Laksh will blame himself for Ragini's current state. 

"Do you want to meet her?" Sanskar asked and continued, "Swara generally goes to asylum to check on Ragini, if you want you can ask her and go with her." Laksh just nodded left to his room.

"How is she doctor any sign of improvement?" Swara and Laksh were sitting in front of Ragini's doctor. 

"No Mrs. Maheshwari, there are very little hope that she will be fine since she herself does not want to come out from her shell." Doctor explained them the current condition of Ragini. 

"Can we see her?" Laksh asked. Doctor nodded his head "Come with me." 

Laksh was walking on the corridor and felt somebody is holding his hand, it was Swara's hand. Swara knew Laksh needs support to see devasted Ragini. 

They came in front of a glass, Ragini was there in white gown, "Laksh you came I will make tea for you please go and get fresh." 

There were two dolls in her hand one boy and another girl. She was playing with them. 

"Laksh please take this tea I made it, do you like it? You know I prepare better tea than Swara, she is not good. You don't believe her; she wants to snatch you from me. She wants to break our marriage." Laksh could not hear more and left from there hurriedly. 

Swara talked with doctor about Ragini and then left for her car which is outside Laksh had kept his head on steering wheel. 

"I will drive" Swara said while ruffling his hairs. 

Swara took driver seat and Laksh took the passenger seat. 

"Six months back Dadaji took a last breath, Dadi got paralysis attack when doctors took Ragini to asylum. Shekhar uncle wanted to mend all relations with me but then its so much have happened I left all the things the way they were I don't want to change anything. I am fulfilling all responsibilities towards mumma, but still there is an invisible wall between us. Sometimes we need to stop thinking about the people who are part of our past and move on. Laksh we cannot change the past, but we can accept it as it is, you know acceptance makes it easy to walk ahead." Swara said while her full concentration was on the road. 

"Hmm you are right Swara, but can I ask you one thing? Swara nodded her head "I would like to share responsibility of Ragini with you, as her friend for old time sake." Swara just gave him smile.

"Shona where are you?" Sanskar came downstairs, he looked in the kitchen, but she was not there. Then his mobile beeped, he looked at the message, it was from Swara. 

"Santa have left some gifts for you, check near xmas tree" Sanskar chuckeled, they were in New York and it was 25th Dec morning. 

He went near xmas tree, two days back he and Swara decorated it. There were small boxes wrapped in the gift paper. 

"Shona is crazy" Sanskar mumbled. 

He started opening the boxes, there were baby socks in first box 'these are too small for me' then baby clothes in second box, then one rattle in third box in short there were in eight boxes with baby products. Sanskar opened the ninth box there was one chit 'Due Date 19th Sept". 

Sanskar widened his eyes with realisation. He sensed she is standing behind him, he stood up with chit in his hand and asked, "is it true?" Swara nodded her head in with happy tears in her eyes. 

Sanskar hugged her tightly, he also had happy tears in his eyes. "I love you Shona" Sanskar said while kissing her forehead and then he sat down and caressed her tummy with lot of care "I love you too my baby" and kissed her there.

Maheshwari Mansion was full ready to welcome the new little Maheshwari. Annapurna, Sujata and Parineeta took utmost care of Swara. Uttara married to Niren when Swara was in her fifth month, and Swara was so upset that she could not took part in any help as she was restricted by her lovely MIL and SIL. Sanskar became over possessive towards Swara, and his list include 'She should not eat outside food, she should only drink boiled water, she should not climb stairs without anyones help' 'She should not lift even a pillow' 'She should sleep on her left side' and the list goes on and on.... After nine months Swara gave birth to Soham, the life which she and Sanskar have created with their love. There was no limit for the happiness of MF, the full family was revolving around this bundle of joy.

"Bhabhi why don't you try IVF?" Swara said to Pari. 

Swara observed Pari in last three months, she was taking care of Soham just like her own son. "Why Soham is not my son?" Pari asked while folding Soham's cloths.

"He is Bhabhi but Soham also need someone to play with him. Bhabhi Saee told me her cousin is famous gynecologist, and expert in IVF, I think you and Adi Bhai should try it." Swara is trying to convince Pari, from last couple of years she was trying for the same. 

"Swara I am scared for hoping, if we go ahead and then if it does not result in as per our expectations then I won't be able to bear it. I have accepted my fate" Pari said while looking at other side. 

"Bhabhi please one last time for me." Swara said while holding Pari's hand.

"Its positive" Doctors said to Pari, she was sitting in front of Dr. Neha Agrawal. 

As convinced by Swara, Pari decided to go ahead with IVF procedure Adarsh & Swara supported her throughout the procedure after 1 year of treatment she got the news of her life. Adarsh holds her hand with happy tears. Swara took care of Pari like her sister, she did not even allow Pari to get down from bed as advised by doctors Pari needed complete bed rest for nine months. Pari and Adrash blessed with baby girl and they named her Pihu. Swara started working on her dream of having a musical school. Sanskar and Adarsh helped her with management and set up.

DP and Ram have stepped down from their positions on Maheshwari Inc., Adarsh became CEO where as Sanskar became his advisor and mentor while keeping his CEO position on Karma Inc. DP and Ram got a new and hectic job at their home, Soham and Pihu made sure to keep them busy at home.

Laksh now frequently on visit India, one night all youngsters of MF were gathered around the campfire. Soham was sleeping with Annapurna whereas 6 months old Pihu was with Sujata. 

"Bhai I want to tell you something, or to be precise discuss something." Laksh said while looking at his two brothers. 

"Is it about any girl?" Swara asked, she had some doubts on Laksh from last couple of months. 

"Yes, Kavya, she works with me, she is an animal researcher in Brazil. I like her" Laksh said while sipping his cold coffee. 

"So did you propose her?" Adarsh asked him. 

"Yes but I am not ready for marriage yet, I mean I like her but I am not ready for commitment, I don't know whether I trust her or not." Laksh said and continued "even Kavya is not ready for commitment since she had seen broken marriage of her parents. We are thinking about live in" 

"Do you want to do suicide?" Adarsh said while coughing. 

"I guess you should go for it" Sanskar said while receiving a glare from Swara. 

"What why are you looking at me like this, don't forget we were also kind of live in during our university years" Sanskar said.

"That's not called as live in I used to stay with Saee in another condo haan sometimes I use to stay at your place but" Swara was cut by Pari. 

"Lovebirds we already knew your story lets concentrate on the new one now. I think Laksh you should go with live in." Pari said agreeing with Sanskar.

"Who will convince two Hitlers of our house?" Adarsh mentioned and got a smack on his stomach from Pari. 

It took lot of discussions and efforts to convince Annapurna and Sujata. 

"Badi Ma, Laksh needs to trust her and then only he will be able to move on. I trust my bro he will not make any mistakes now. I already had idea about them even before Lucky told us I had my eyes on him every time. I knew all details about Kavya she is good girl, educated, smart and intelligent and we can trust her with Lucky. They both love each other but due to their past its difficult for them to trust and commit." Sanskar said kneeling in front of his Badi Ma.

"You were stalking Laksh?" Swara said when she put Soham in his bed, his bed was just beside their king size bed. 

"I had too Shona, he is my brother, I cannot allow anyone to hurt him" Sanskar said pulling her towards him. "And you know how much I am possessive about my loved ones" Sanskar said while caressing her cheeks. 

"Why don't you show me your possessiveness towards me" Swara said with naughty smile. 

Sanskar hold her and turn around and came on above her and kissed her on her lips with passion, Swara reciprocate to the kiss and melted in his arms and they both got busy in exploring each other.

Mobile ring brings Sanskar to present, "Sanskar pick up the phone" Swara said while taking out Sia's winter jacket. 

"Sanskar hey good news, we have one more addition to our family meet the little Kavya" Adarsh had given a call to Sanskar on Skype and Sanskar can see the just born baby wrapped in pink blanket. 

"Ohh god she is so cute, congratulations Laksh and Kavya. Love you guys" Swara said with excited and huge smile. 

"Hey Lucky and Kavya, congrats and how are you Kavya? Sanskar asked. 

"I am fine bhai when you all are returning." Kavya said while Adarsh shifted Camera focus on Laksh and Kavya, Laksh was sitting beside Kavya on hospital bed holding her from shoulder. 

"We will be leaving tonight so tomorrow we will be at home" Swara said. "Mumma I also want to see baby" Sia came there running, she wanted to see her baby sister.

"Kiara Laksh Maheshwari" Laksh said while holding his daughter while side hugging his wife Kavya Laksh Maheshwari. 

Laksh and Kavya got married two years back and that made him return back to MM for forever. And today was the naming ceremony for Laksh's daughter. 

MM was beaming with happiness, DP, Ram, Annapurna and Sujata was looking at their children who were really happy in their lives. Now it's time for family photograph since there is addition to family. All Maheshwari's were set to give the pose. 

"I love you Shona forever and ever and ever" Sanskar mumbled in Swara's ears while looking at her. Swara shifted more closer to him and said while looking at him "I love you Sanskar forever and ever and ever". Photographer captured this moment in his camera.

THE END

Thank you all for reading and appreciating this story. I was not sure about the response when i started posting since it is my first attempt. I think I should write more stories for Swasan. I have few concepts which I will start working on soon.