Twist of fate

Prologue

So this drabble in swaragini, story till now has been

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The story began with the arrival of Laksh's rishta for Ragini. Hopeful and starry-eyed, she envisioned a future with him, despite Laksh's initial disinterest.

Amidst the complex web of relationships, Ragini stumbled upon the truth of Sharmistha and Shekhar's past. A confrontation ensued between Swara and Ragini, with Ragini denying the existence of a connection between their parents. Swara, however, attempted to shed light on their love story that Dadi had torn.

Swara explains the story between Sharmistha and Shekhar, detailing how Dadi's interference led to their separation and Shekhar's subsequent marriage to Janki while Sharmistha was pregnant with Swara. Dida, upon discovering Sharmistha's pregnancy, coerces her into marrying someone else.

Ragini envisions her future with Laksh; he, unfortunately, harbors a dislike for her. This prompts Laksh to confront his family, adamantly declaring that he will not marry Ragini.

Ragini's heartbreak intensified when Laksh broke off their engagement combined with the confrontation with swara. Driven by confusion and fear, Laksh reconciles with Ragini, seeking her forgiveness. His promise to Swara that he wouldn't break Ragini's heart, instills a glimmer of hope in Ragini for a happy future.

Ragini, buoyed by Laksh's confession, begins to fall in love with him. In a reflective moment, she contemplates her earlier stance on Sharmistha and Shekhar's love, realizing that maybe they deserve to be united. Ragini and Swara join forces to fulfill their parents' love story, with Laksh lending his support to both sisters.

After meticulous planning and relentless effort, Ragini and Swara succeed in gaining Dadaji and Dadi's approval for Sharmistha and Shekhar's marriage.

However, a silent transformation took place in between everything. Laksh, day by day, found himself drawn to Swara, realizing she was the missing piece in his heart, leading to a growing distance between him and Ragini. While Laksh pushes for closeness with Swara, Ragini either denies or ignores these advances, believing they are simply good friends.

Amidst this emotional turmoil, the Maheswari family grapples with the reality of Sharmistha and Shekhar's impending marriage.The unfolding drama took an unexpected twist when DP proposed Ragini and Laksh's marriage to Dadaji. Overhearing this, Laksh and Swara felt a sting of hurt and worry, their emerging feelings for each other complicating matters. Dadi expresses her joy to Ragini about Laksh's impending marriage, unaware of the turmoil it has sparked between Laksh and Swara.

Ragini, blissfully unaware of the brewing storm, sought to meet Laksh in the garden. Her joyous strides faltered when she stumbled upon Laksh and Swara in an intimate moment. Confusion engulfed her as she called out to Laksh but stopped short upon hearing his startling confession of love for Swara.

"I love you, Swara," Laksh declared, Swara, torn between emotions, resisted his advances.

Shock etched across Ragini's face

Swara, in response, pushed Laksh away, vehemently denying his feelings. "No, you can't, how could you Laksh, you're about to get married to Ragini, and she loves you," Swara protested.

Undeterred,

Laksh pulled Swara close, his desperation evident. "But I love you. I can't marry Ragini. No one would be happy if this marriage happens," he confessed. With a fervent plea,

"No Laksh"

"Swara please"

"But ragini"

"Ragini, Ragini, can you stop thinking about her for once?" Laksh implored. "Think about yourself. What has she given you till date? Because of her and her mother, you and Sumi maa have been suffering. I know you also feel something for me. Just admit it. We will together make everyone understand. I am sure our family won't have any problem."

Swara, caught in emotional turmoil, attempted to voice her concerns, but Laksh interrupted.

"Ragini will understand. She loves you, and for her, our happiness would matter more," he asserted. Swara, torn and uncertain, sobbed,

"I'm not sure, Laksh. This feels so wrong" In a gesture of comfort, Laksh pulled her into a tight embrace, reassuring her,

"I love you, Swara, and I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Don't worry; I'll speak with Ragini and our family. I am sure they will understand."

Meanwhile, Ragini stood in the shadows, an unwitting witness to this emotional revelation. As the weight of Laksh's words settled, she felt as if her soul had left her body. A profound emptiness enveloped her, rendering her incapable of shedding tears. Numb and adrift, she slowly walked away, grappling with a torrent of emotions and uncertainty about what lay ahead.