"He is really head over heels for you Bhabhi." 
Swara widened her eyes, shushing her teasing sister in law.
"Ragini, beta today is your day. All ladies of our society will get to know that Maheshwari's heir is arriving soon. You have to look outstanding today." Annapurna announced capturing every other woman present in the living hall. "This is a day I have been waiting for so long." 
From the day Ragini had announced her pregnancy she was holding every bit of attention from her mother in law. Every passing day, she was realising the truth behind her grandmother's words.
"You are absolutely correct Annapurna Bahu. Our Ragini is really praiseworthy to give us this abundant happiness. And I am telling you, this child of my Laddoo will be the lucky charm for Maheshwari's and Gadodia's. Here our Ragini gave news of this bundle of joy and there Laksh found a new investor for Badi's reconstruction project." Parvati caressed Ragini's hairs with love.
'Ohh so finally Laksh found an investor. Good now those Badi's people wont be facing any hardships.' Swara mentally thanked her Kahnajj.
"You said the truth. Now everything will be fine. Happiness is at our doorstep." Annapurna seconded.
"Exactly Ma, our Badi's reconstruction work has also started, Shekhar told me other day." Sharmishtha replied. She could not get a chance with her daughter after her return.
"Yes everything is going good. Now, I have only one request to Kanhaji, please keep your blessings on us. And no one could cast an evil eye on our happiness." Parvati passed a hateful look to Swara which could not be missed by Sujata.
"Ragini, can you please wear that necklace which I gifted you at your marriage for today's evening? That one is passed on to me by my mother." Annapurna suggested.
"Ohh Ma, I did not know you would want me to wear that necklace. I did not bring it from the bank locker. I brought other jewellery sets." Ragini replied in regret. "I am so sorry Ma."
"It's ok Ragini, no worries beta, you can wear it on your godh bharai (baby shower). We will host a grand function." Annapurna reassured.
But their words ignited investigative instinct inside Swara. 'When that day, I went to Ragini's room to wish her the same necklace which Badi Ma is mentioning was there on her bed. Then why is she lying?' 
"Bhabhi?" Uttara shook her shoulder.
"Haa?"
"Mom is asking you to go and get ready and make my Bhai ready as well . Sometimes he takes more time than you while getting ready." Uttara teased before running away from her Bhabhi.
Swara came back to her room. She saw Sanskar sitting on bed working on his Mac. Even though he was at home, he was working from home.
She started getting ready when she heard her husband. "Swara"
"Your gift for gangaur." Sanskar passed one velvet box. 
Swara opened it, it had a beautiful kundan, emerald maang tikka. "You will never change na?"
This was one ritual Sanskar had followed after his marriage with Swara, every festival be it Holi, karvachauth, diwali, gangaur he would buy some or the other jewellery for Swara as her gift. 
"You know I like to buy these things for you." He winked, pecking her chubby cheeks. "Did you like it?"
"It's beautiful. I am going to wear this today." She exclaimed.
"Really?" He asked unexpectedly. He was surprised with her earlier statement.
"Yes."
Meanwhile his phone started ringing and he went out of the closet to pick it up.