The Saga of Love and Friendship

Chapter 2: The Past...

Swara: What happened Sansku? Why are you crying?

Sanskar: (sobbing) I am living in Rose Mary Orphanage for the last 15 years. I lost Mom and Dad on the same day we left the house in a car accident. I and Uttara (his sister) got saved coincidentally and a kind lady took us to the orphanage. We got head injuries and that lady treated us. She helped us overcome the loss of our parents and gave us money so that we could study further. I couldn't burden her more with our expenses and so I came here all the way from Delhi to seek placement in this reputed company. I never knew that I would meet you here, with you being the MD.

And he started crying more vigorously, venting out his pain for the first time in front of his best friend and Swara could do nothing else than consoling him. She herself was crying as even she could not bear the loss of her Ma and Papa, a wonderful pair, just like her Mom and Dad. She had never imagined her life before them. They were her second parents. She used to enjoy seeing them scolding Sanskar whenever she used to complain about him to them and then they would pamper her as if she was a fragile doll. They were so much dear to her and she was just like their daughter.
As his cries subsided, she broke the hug and cupped his face.

Swara: Sansku! You are my brave friend... So brave that you have handled yourself and Uttu so well and so you can't cry now. Also, I have decided that you won't be living in that orphanage from now. And dare you interrupt me for denying and do your useless blah-blah. It is going to be futile. So you and Uttu will live with me and Mom. We are going to Delhi tomorrow to bring Uttu here along with all your stuff and belongings. And about the job, you have great qualifications and you are selected as my PA-cum-bestie (winks).

Sanskar's POV:
Sanskar could do nothing except smiling seeing his little kiddo so mature. Truly, only she had the power to change his mood and bring him to his original self. They could be serious one second and then suddenly become funny the next second and again become serious the next second. They were total mad when they were with each other. Well, leaving the orphanage was no big deal as he had already thought of doing so because of his job here. He couldn't deny Swara's proposal of living with her as he knew that she is so stubborn that she will convince him somehow.
POV ends

His chain of thoughts was broken when he heard Swara saying something.

Swara: Sansku! Where are you lost? Here I am calling you since the last (sees her watch) 2 minutes and 50 seconds and you are busy hearing your thoughts... Don't you know how sad my mind became because you didn't hear its thoughts... That's so rude of you... *pouts*

Sanskar: (laughing) Seriously kiddo... Your mind is sad. Oh God! You are still the same, paagal... God knows how you handle this company when you yourself are so childish.

Swara: *scrunching her eyebrows* Hey! Did you just call me kiddo and childish?? Let me tell you Sansku that here each and every employee is afraid of me and you are saying just the opposite... Please don't say this in front of anyone else... Log kahenge ki ladka bawlaa ho gaya hai... Tumhara mazak toh banega hi, meri bhi bani banayi izzat chali jaayegi... So please Haan... (People will say that the boy has gone mad... They will not only make fun of you, but my hard-earned reputation will also be at stake... So please...) *making faces*

And they both started laughing like maniacs. Truly, no matter how much distance and time parts two best friends, their bond remains the same ever.

Sanskar: Achcha baba I am sorry... Tum bolo kya bol rahi thi? (You say, what were you saying?)

Swara: (seriously) Tell me one thing. Ram Papa was the owner of Maheshwari Industries. You and Uttu might have inherited his assets and wealth after his death. So why are you here for the job of a mere PA.

Sanskar: Don't ask me about that, Shona. After Mom and Dad's death, my relatives, whom I thought to be kind, sweet and helpful, came and trapped me in their fake love and care and snatched all the property from us. We, being naive and innocent kids, couldn't do anything. I and Uttu being meritorious students, studied through scholarships. We just couldn't burden the Orphanage owner with our expenses. Uttu completed her bachelors in English Literature last month. As of now, she is preparing for the entrance exam of Mumbai University. She wants to do her Masters from there. About me, you know well from the CV.

Swara: You have suffered so much and then too, you are happy as ever. I salute you. You guys are great and I am proud of you both. Chalo now lets us go home. Ma will be super happy to see you. She was missing her son so much and now that you are here, she will pamper you to death, so just beware. *winks*

Sanskar: (smiling) Chalo. Even I am dying to see Shomi Ma and sleep by keeping my head on her lap. And now since I am here, be careful because I am going to steal all her love and care, and you'll not be able to do anything. *laughing*

Swara: (with fake anger) Achcha ji!!! Aapko toh main dekh loongi. (I'll see you later.) Abhi chalo so that we can reach on time and Ma doesn't have to wait for us.

Samskar: Chalo *smiling inwardly*

Here ended their one-hour long conversation and they left for Bose Mansion. Seems like the things were falling back in place.

Precap: Sanskar in Bose Mansion and a week's leap.
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Author's note
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