It was the morning after their return that Swara knocked on Ragini's room door. She entered after her sister's permission. She saw her sister's bed which had few open boxes of jewellery sets. Her sister was busy deciding on the neckpiece she was going to wear on the Gangaur Puja arranged at their home after two days. 
Annapurna and Sharmishtha initiated and made sure to make this event a grant to inform the society about Ragini's pregnancy.
"Hey Ragini, congratulations." Swara wished whole heartedly handovering bag filled with goodies such as one newborn romper, monkey hat, soft blanket, one small soft toy, "Take care of yourself and the precious life growing within you."
"Ohh thanks." Ragini was hesitant, she took the bag from her step-sister's hand. "These are really cute. Thanks once again." Thick temperature between sisters was clearly observed.
"You please rest." Swara smiled genuinely. When Parvati entered inside Ragini's room holding a glass of milk.
Parvati rolled her eyes looking at Swara. "Laddoo, what is this?" 
Swara turned her back and started leaving from her sister's room.
"Swara gifted this to me." Swara heard her sister's mumblings.
"Swara, ​​You don't even know that we don't purchase anything for the baby until he is born. It is a bad omen." Parvati spoke irritably, seizing the gift bag from Ragini and passing it to Swara.
"I am sorry Ragini and Dadi. I didn't know this. I will remember from now on." Swara took the bag, passed a tight smile and left from there.
Ragini and Parvati were left shocked looking at her indifferent attitude. 
"See Ragini, she came here just to show how much she cares for you. But look at the reality, not the show. Don't get involved in her cheesy talks at all." Parvati as usual started filling Ragini's ears. "Now you just need to concentrate on yourself and this baby."
"You are absolutely right Dadi Ma." 
"By the way tomorrow you have an appointment with your doctor right?" Parvati asked and continued, "Is Laksh coming with you or not?"
"He said he will come." Ragini replied, looking at the floor.
After their 'Me Time' Swara and Sanskar came back to their room when Sanskar's eyes fell on the same bag which Swara had bought for Ragini.
"Didn't you give this to Ragini?" he pointed at the bag lying on the couch.
"I had gone to give this Ragini and wish her but Dadi said we don't purchase anything for the baby until he is born. So, I brought this back." She shrugged her shoulders. 
"Ohh" he felt bad, he had seen her excitement in the baby shop while buying those goodies for her sister in the US. He stared at her for a few moments to analyse her state of mind. His wife smiled at him warmly.
"It's ok Sanskar. I don't mind. I mean. I am happy that a new member is coming to this family. It's a happy moment, but again I am not going to involve in their personal matters. It's necessary to maintain our boundaries for everyone's happiness and peace." She concluded like a wise woman before entering their washroom to freshen up.
Just after two days, Maheshwari house was radiating with decoration, delicious aroma of food to welcome relatives and guests in the evening.
"Is Bhai at home Bhabhi?" Uttara asked surprisingly when she saw her brother going upstairs.
"Yes he is." Swara nodded, hiding her blush.
"So he is again fasting for you?" Uttara teased.
This time Swara did not reply but her cherry red cheeks gave an answer to Uttara.