It's A Love Story (Edited)

Tangled Hearts

Swara was at home, her cheeks flushed with happiness. She stood before the mirror, drying her hair with a towel, her heart fluttering with excitement. Laksh walked in and immediately noticed her radiant smile.

Laksh teased her gently, "Ah, someone's blushing! What's the matter?"

Swara, caught off guard, tried to brush it off. "Nothing, Laksh."

Laksh moved closer and looked at her with a knowing smile. "You know, you've been with me since the 8th grade. You can't hide anything from me. Just tell me what's going on."

Swara's smile widened. "Thank you, Laksh. I know it was your plan."

Laksh played innocent. "What plan?"

Swara hugged him warmly. "Thank you for everything," she said.

Laksh hugged her back, and their parents, watching from a distance, shared a pleased smile.

Swara, still bubbling with joy, headed to the office. She couldn't contain her happiness and rushed to Ragini's office. Ragini was busy working when Swara knocked and entered.

"What's the matter, Swara?" Ragini asked, looking up.

Swara took a deep breath. "I need to ask you something. Are you and Sanskar really married?"

Ragini was taken aback by the question, her surprise evident. "Yes," she answered, unsure how to respond.

Swara's face fell, her joy replaced by confusion. "I'm sorry, I didn't know..."

Before she could react further, Ragini started laughing. "Are you crazy, Swara? Sanskar and I are not married. We're just friends, nothing more."

Swara looked at her in disbelief.

Ragini continued, "Yes, Swara, I only love Laksh. I've always loved him and will continue to love him."

Swara, touched by Ragini's words, patted her back. "Your love is pure, Ragini. I'm sure Laksh will realize it soon."

Ragini smiled. "I'm happy for you, Swara. I'm glad you've found your feelings for Sanskar. He's waiting for you in his cabin."

Swara left, her heart full of hope.

When she reached Sanskar's cabin, she found him lost in thought, tears in his eyes. Seeing Swara, he quickly tried to compose himself.

Swara, glowing with happiness, greeted him. "Hi Sanskar. Are you okay? I don't know what I'm feeling, but I'm so happy."

Sanskar, frustrated, slammed his hand on the table and stood up, pinning Swara to the wall. "Have you lost your mind? Can't you see I'm busy?"

Swara, shocked, responded, "I'm sorry, Sanskar. I'm just so happy after last night."

Sanskar's expression hardened. "What happened last night?"

Swara was stunned. "Sanskar, we made love. Are you kidding?"

Sanskar, with a cold demeanor, said, "I'm not kidding. We're not living in the past. This is 2018. Forget about last night and move on. Let me live in peace."

Tears welled up in Swara's eyes. She slapped Sanskar hard. "How could you do this, Sanskar? Every time I think we're getting close, you ruin it. I wish I had never met you."

She turned and ran out of the office, leaving Sanskar devastated. He sank to the floor, tears streaming down his face.

The song "Paas Aaye" played in the background as Sanskar remembered their moments together and the painful night they had shared. Swara walked alone, haunted by Sanskar's words, her heart heavy with sorrow.

When Swara reached home, she found her parents and Laksh's parents talking. Seeing her, her mother, Dimple, smiled warmly.

"I was waiting for you," Dimple said.

Swara, puzzled, asked, "What's happening, Mom?"

Dimple replied, "It's time for you to think about marriage. We've found a groom for you."

Swara and Laksh were both shocked.

Dimple continued, "Laksh, will you marry my daughter?"

Before Laksh could respond, Swara, still reeling from her earlier confrontation with Sanskar, spoke up.

"Yes, Mom, I'm ready."

Laksh was stunned, and Swara's face was a mix of tears and resolve. The scene ended with Laksh's shocked expression and Swara's tearful face.

Precap: Laksh, bewildered, confronts Swara. "Have you gone mad? What's this?"