After the revelation everyone had different thought,some were happy while others their mind already formulated a plan. They enjoyed the rest evening before calling it a day.
Parish room
The couples were cuddled in each other arms after a tiresome and enjoyable day. Pari placed ears on top of Adarsh heart enjoying it's heartbeat which sounded like music in her ears.
"Pari what have you thought about starting your career?"question Adarsh suddenly making her shocked
"What is their to think about Adarshji?I always wanted to work but am sure Papaji won't agree"told Pari after composing herself
" You don't think about others,just think what you want to do or where you want to join and leave the rest to me"said Adarsh
"Are you sure Adarshji?since I don't want problem between you and Papaji"question a concern Pari
" Leave that to me Pari, it's high time I become the husband I promised you to be,you just prepare yourself and everything you'l need"assured Adarsh making her sigh
"Trust me on this Pari"said Adarsh seeing her unsure eyes.
Pari though worried,slept contented feeling her hope being rekindle while Adarsh with the assurance of atleast making this one wish of his wife fulfilled
Raglak room
Being concerned Ragini placed her palm on Laksh shoulder after seeing him who was immersed in his thought for long.
"Lakshji is their any problem?"question Ragini after getting his attention.
"Theirs nothing Ragini let's just sleep"told laksh turning the other side which hurted her.
"You can talk to me about anything,I won't judge you,maybe I might be of help"added Ragini covering her hurt
"It's nothing really Ragini,am just thinking about my life. You know past weeks opened my eyes and I regretted
the way I was living. Now I don't know where to start from since I don't even have papers to show I graduated or experience.
I wanted Papa to be proud of me just like he was of Sanskar but going out there I understood I was shied away from real life unlike CHOTI and Sanskar who were away from home
"You know both of us have really hurt our siblings and even though Sanskar easily forgave me ,I want to work on myself and be worthy of being called his brother'told Laksh seeing Ragini insistence
"Maybe since you don't have any experience you can start working under someone in Maheswari industry to gain experience and help Adarshji later"told Ragini
"You've just said what I was thinking, tomorrow I'l inform Papa and see what he will say.Thank you for listening to me Ragini"said a contented Laksh while Ragini just nodded feeling overwhelmed
"Hmm lakshji do you think Khushi hates Swara and I?"question Ragini timidly while Laksh stared at her weirdly
"Choti can't hate anyone Ragini, she's just made at you for what you did to Swara inorder to get me. And at Swara for her that nature of letting us induding Sanskar for taking advantage of her goodness for she was like Swara before which made her suffer alot.
Thankful Bua ,Uttu her friends and Jijaji entered her life and supported her before it's too late. Goodnight Ragini"told Laksh leaving Ragini curious.
Ragini pov
Hmm I don't know what you meant by Khushi suffering. But am happy Lakshji for this is the first time you've spoken to me this long,I really love you and hope one day you'll love me too.
If I have to make peace with Swara inorder to have a place in your heart I'l do that lakshji. Your the first and last man I'l ever love.
Guest Room
Swara pov
In my quest to have both Mr Gadodia recognition and a big family I destroyed my happy and little family. I saw how Ma lived without sindoor and mangal sutra and I took mine for granted.
All those who were the reason I took that step never looked my direction instead they are busy with their lives. Please Sanku forgive your Swara for she needs you and I promise to become that Swara Bose who doesn't let anyone play with her. Sanku your swara is coming.
Sujram room
They were staring at their granddaughter affectionately. They were proud of their children but also sad they weren't with them during that struggling phase.But they promised themselves to be part of their grandchildren life,though none knew what the future holds.
Next day
The mansion was noisy due to siblings nok jhok as their elder siblings became their prey. Dp had to clear his throat to gain their attention after summoning both of them immediately after breakfast.
"Bhai Saab,is their any problem that you've summoned us here"Rp took the lead seeing his brother who stared at their children
"Everything is okay Rp, I just wanted to congratulate Sanskar, Pari and Uttara after learning how they excel in their careers. They've really made us proud"told Dp pausing as he stared around
"Bhai Saab they are also your children,their was no need for this, am sure they know your proud of them"told Rp proudly while Sujata didn't give any reaction and so is Khushi
"Then have made a decision which I believe is for our family good, will you support your brother Rp?"question Dp while Khushi and Sujata silently communicated with their eyes
"If it's for our family good why won't i refuse to support you"told Rp in confusion
"We should combine Karma and Maheswari into one since we are one family and theirs no need of competing against each other.What say Rp?"told Dp making the surrounding tense
Rp stared at his brother in astonishment hearing his suggestion of taking his son's hardwork while a fuming Sujata was near to exploding.
"Yes Papa is right Bhai,in that way Maheswari industry will grow under us three guidance instead of working differently "supported Laksh
"Bhai Saab how can I agree to that when Karma doesn't belong to me but Sanskar?"question Rp
"I know Sanskar won't denie his Bade papa, right Sanskar?"asked Dp while Sanskar stared at him feeling betrayed
He opened his mouth to answer but no word came out.Khushi who was irritated and a silent spectator decided to intervene seeing his numb brother
"Bade papa am sorry to say this on behalf of Bhai. Maheswari Industry is a family business which was started by our grandfather and inherited by you and Papa. Karma is Bhai's hardwork which he started himself spending sleepless nights for it to reach where it is today.
Everyone is aware Maheswari will be inherited by B.B being the eldest which has both us siblings share. You want to combine the two completely wiping the name Karma which is Bhai's identity for the past years.
Then tell me will Bhai has something to show as his achievement for the years spend away from the family?Why should Bhai give his sweat so that the family business can flourish?What type of injustice is this?Or....
"But CHOTI what Papa...
"Laksh don't interrupt me when am still talking...or Bade Papa Bhai will agree to your suggestion but their will be voting for either to name the industry as Karma/Maheswari.
The one with majority vote and Share will carry the day. Didu and I will be starting by transferring our Maheswari shares on Bhai's name. I hope B.B you have no problem if Bhai inherit the business"told Khushi giving Dp a challenging look
"Now we are getting late for office let Rp and I think then we will inform our end"told Dp standing up while Sujata was applauding her daughter inwardly
"Swara Bhabi take Bhai to both your room"told a seething Khushi not responding to Dp
Swasan headed upstairs while Khushi glared at Laksh before heading upstairs followed by her husband ,friend and sister. Immediately the entered they took their seat closing the door behind them staring at Khushi who was pacing the lengthy room irritation clear on her face.
The three looked at her worried until Aryan held her making her sit as he stared at her swollen feet being concern.
"You know anger is not good for you in this condition?"told Aryan calmly
"That what can I do Ryan?I always knew bade papa is always partial towards his children but I didn't knew to this extend when he wanted to snatch Bhai's hardwork so that he can work under B.B
And Bhai only even I don't know what to say. He can only scare the people out there and when he's supposed to defend himself words fail to come. What should I call that act?"told Khushi in irritation
"But CHOTI what do you think will be Bade papa's response?"question Uttara anxiously
"Uttu your mind stop working nowdays,obviously he won't even talk about that toping after Khush drop the bomb of you two transferring your shares to Bhai. He just knows you have majority already"told Nk
"Your right Nanhe and Didu I want you to buy my pickles. Don't think I don't know your the one stealing them ,have waited for you to reveal to us your pregnancy but you keep hiding"told Khushi glaring at Uttara who stared at other two anxiously twisting her finger.
Nk eyes widen but on seeing anxious Uttara he knew Khushi wasn't joking and ended up falling unconscious startling other two while Khushi stared at him bored before telling Aryan to lay him on the floor and splashed a bucket full of water which awaken unconscious Nk.
Delhi, shantivan
Being on a weekend the family were enjoying their evening tea in silence before it was broken by Nani making the two siblings anxious.
Nani: Chote, Anjali what have you decided about what I told you a week ago.
Arnab: Nani I told you I can't, am happy the way I am.
Nani: Chote I wasn't talking about you rather your daughter.
Mami: Hbb ,sasuma can you inform us what is going on here?it seems it passed Mano bond
Nani: There's a marriage proposal I brough for Chote and Anjali but they haven't given me an answer
Mami: Marriagewa HBB , but sasuma...
Nani: Don't say anything Manorama, here am only thinking about my grandchildren. I don't want them to suffer due to the sins of the elders or do you both have answers to give to your children when they'l start questioning about their father and mother?
I don't care what any of you think about me ,I just want my grandchildren to have a complete family and know how it feels.
Akash: But dadi where will such person come from who'l agree to settle with Bhai and Di after learning their past.
Nani: You don't need to worry about that Akash , I have already found a family but the only difference Anjali will move in their house.
Mama: Ma can you tell us about that family
Nani: They are the grandchildren of my friend Sushma ,I met her on the temple where she has gone to pray for her family and she told me how she lost her only granddaughter -in-law leaving behind 1 year great-grandchild who is the only solace to her grandson. Then theirs her granddaughter who got pregnant but was abandoned by her boyfriend after denieing the pregnancy marrying another woman
Akash: But Dadi how sure a you they'l agree for marriage
Nani: Sushma called informing me they agreed am waiting for Chote and Anjali. Anjali will be a mother to Sushma great-grandchild and Rashmi will get a father,same to Chote he'l give that unborn child his name and provide him security and Arushi will get a mother. Here they are parents and they need to think about their children.
Others looked at the two siblings whose eyes showed different emotions. Though they conflicted internally ,they agreed thinking about their children.
Arnab: Ok Nani but can we just signed marriage certificate because am not ready to repeat those marriage rituals again
Before Nani could answer they were interrupted with a calling bell on the door. Hp opened the door and found Gupta's ,he welcomed them in and announced their arrival. They exchanged greetings before Nani ordered ordered Hp to bring juice for them.
The Gupta's felt the tense environment but decided to assume it for it wasn't something new. Women started conversing between them with Shashi and Mama engaged in sports talk and latest business news.
Payal :Amma am sure you can't come here just like that is their anything you wanted to inform us.
The Gupta's shifted uncomfortable not knowing how to break the news while others looked them intensely.
Nani: Madhumatiji is everything ok?
Buaji: Yes maaji is just yesterday some men came at our house and I think they know where titaliya is.
There was total silence as everyone tried to absorb what they heard .
Nani: Why did they say Madhumatiji
Buaji: Maaji they came looking for Shashi giving her the papers of the house they bought under his name ,our lucksow sweet shop and another sweet shop here in Delhi on this lane 5 houses from RM
Akash: But buaji it still doesn't mean they came from kushiji
Garima: Akash bitwa, they said it's from Khushi brothers, thanking us for the period we took care of her. When Shashi denied taking them, the man refused returning with them telling his boss will be mad at him forcing us to take it.
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