Sanskar had observed Swara over last week, she was stressing herself too much for his breakfast and dinner. Her dark circles were enough for him to know about her sleepless nights. For Sanskar, even today nothing was important than Swara and her well being.
"Do you want me to bring your breakfast here? Or will you be coming downstairs?" Swara had observed his silence with other family members. 
Even though she did not like the current tension between him and their family, she feared to voice it out in front of him. She had decided to first patch up their issues before broaching this sensitive topic.
Sanskar thought for a moment, "I will join all."
Sanskar knew how much his wife desired for a big fat joint family? She had craved for family moments from her childhood which created longingness in her heart for a family. He was totally aware that his wife can go to any extent for her family. 
Sanskar has seen a living example of her urge for reuniting their family 6 months back when Swara tried to kill herself. She had put herself at gun point. Even today, just a thought about that day skipped his heartbeat, covering his body with sweat, his hands started shivering, pushing him in dark hole.
He could not sleep peacefully over a few months thinking about the consequences if he would not have intervened and stopped herself from pulling the trigger. Nightmares about that incident took away his sleep, his peace, his sanity. He would have died the same moment if anything had happened to her. She was his life... reason for his existence. 
Swara came downstairs with a relief filled heart. After a long time, Sujata observed a small smile on her daughter-in-law's face. She was not exerting herself for hastily preparing his breakfast. 
Swara observed her mother-in-law's eyes. 
"Sanskar said he will have breakfast with all. He is going late to the office." Happiness radiated from Swara's eyes as well as voice. 
"I hope he will get back to his normal soon. I just want my family back together as before." Annapurna thought this as a first step towards her happy family togetherness.
Sujata's mind was facing debate, she knew her son. Convincing Sanskar Maheshwari was a true herculean task for anybody. But she also knew her son's love for his wife. He will and can do anything and everything for her one smile. She prayed silently for her son's happiness, his happiness meant a world to Sujata. 
Swara and Ragini were arranging breakfast when all family members joined them in the dining area. Each and every eye raised with surprise when Sanskar walked in. He was still on call but his presence completed their family.
"Good morning Bhai." Laksh was the first one to wish him when he cut his call.
Swara served him his breakfast. 
"Good morning Laksh." He replied as usual. He concentrated on his food without uttering anything further.
It was a family moment, everyone was chatting and talking about their days and other things. But Sanskar was silent, he was engrossed with either his food or his mobile.
"Laksh, when are you joining the office?" Durgaprasad asked, earning all eyes on him. "Sanskar is getting swamped up with office work. I think you should join the office soon." 
It was one week after Laksh returned but he was staying at home. He was enjoying his family moments with his mother and wife most of the time. 
"Ji, I think we should give some more time to them. It's been a long time since they had spent time together. My suggestion is that they all should go on a vacation for a few days." Annapurna advocated.