Arjun drove like a maniac on the narrow roads of hrishikesh. He had never been defeated , but today. Simple lines of that girl spoiled his hard work, if given a chance he would throttle her with bare hands. Her words kept ringing in his ears 'Jab koshishon ke pair thak jayenge, tab sapno ke pankh manzil tak pahuchange' (When the feet of the effort are tired, then the wings of the dreams will reach the destination)

She destroyed a golden chance, if this ad shoot would have been halted as planned Bird Song would have incurred high losses. Losses which Khanna's would never been able to recover form and then he would have invested in Bird Song, slowly taking it over and then destroying it piece by piece...yes that was the plan...but the damn girl. Arjun hit the driving wheel hard...he pressed the horn as he was about to take a sharp turn. Just then his vision got blocked, a large piece of cloth covered the front of his car..Arjun lost control...somehow he took the vehicle off the road and applied breaks. ''What the hell'' Arjun moved out..before he could pull the cloth a lean hand pulled it off; ''Sorry...it was too windy and this thing just flew off''

Arjun was already mad and this added fuel to his anger, he took steps forward towards the smiling girl making her retreat; ''Sorry!!!!... you bloody just risked my life and all you have to say is Sorry. If you can't carry such clothes why do you wear them. " She wanted to respond But he cut her off. ''Oh let me guess....you just want to lure some guy around making him believe that you are innocent traditional Indian girl'' The girls eyes were wet now....people had started gathering around to watch what the drama was all about. ''Thanks Radhika di ,'' Came a voice cutting Arjun off '' if my Boss knew that I had lost this new dupatta he would have cut the double the prize of it  from my salary'' 

All eyes moved to the teenage boy with one leg, supporting his body on clutches. Radhika walked to the boy handing him the dupatta; ''That's fine...go if your Boss knows you left the shop alone he might just get a heart attack..'' The boy giggled before walking off... People who were watching started cursing Arjun, Radhika walked back to Arjun ; ''Next time...be sure of the situations before you judge them..'' Throwing the words on his face she walked to the opposite side of the road. Arjun kept watching her...she picked her fallen bicycle hopping on to it she peddled away without giving him any glance. For the first time Arjun Mehra was left speechless, someone for the first time met his arrogance with absolute calmness. ''You should have apologised...she was just helping someone'' chided his heart....His brian replied; 'Arjun Mehra never apologises.' Arjun racked his hands through his hair before getting in and driving off..

Radhika barged inside her house all grumpy. Her steps when  halted when Ankush blocked her way . He pulled her cheeks; ''What made my choti a pouty baby''

Radhika ; ''One Arrogant, stubborn bull headed rich punk....he scolded me for nothing...wanted to chop him into small pieces and.....'' Before Radhika could complete Akush stuffed her mouth with a piece of sweet..Radhika forgot all; ''Umm..ma made this..where are the rest of it...don't tell me you finished all Bhai'' Ankush smiled , he caressed her head . She was a simple happy go lucky girl who found happiness in simple small things. Radhika snatched the plate from Ankush before running  to her room.

Sam after celebrating with her team decided to go for a sight seeing troll in Hrishikesh. Munching on her apple she suddenly came face to face with Radhika; ''Hi ....how come you are here...did I forget to pay for that rope...''

Radhika fumbled a bit extending a steel container towards her; ''Umm..No...I bought this for you''

Sam opened the box full of laddoos and started munching on them; ''Wow just awesome...tell me you do something other than making ladoos''

Radhika smiled innocently; ''Thanks, my ma made them. Actually ...that day you said that I should try for writing jobs in ad world....can you help me''

Before Sam could respond someone scooped her off the earth ;''Sammy missed you''

Sam; ''Put me down Idiot, this instant . What are you doing in Hrishikesh''

A guy with dimple on cheeks smiled wide at Sam; ''Where goes Samirinder Singh so does her idiot'' His eyes turned to radhika; ''My my ...who are you...lets start our friendship with a hug'' Radhika retreated and Sam grabbed Neil 

Sam; '' Not everyone is shameless like you Idiot . By the way....Neil... Radhika....Radhika Neil....she is the one who gave us that punch line and bought me these amazing ladoos '' Neil popped one into his mouth; ''Wow ...these are amazing like your words...hmm from now I will call you Chashni'' Radhika just lowered her eyes....Neil kept a finger on her chin; ''So when we are already friends...will you show us around'' Radhika smiled and nodded she informed her parents and took Sam -Neil around hrishikesh . She took them near the river rafting counter; ''Guys meet my child hood friend Saral and Saral meet Samaira and Neil. Saral shook hands with them; ''So would you like to do some river rafting''

Neil; ''Big yes ...girls sit back and watch super human Neil in action''

Saral; ''Samaira you should try too''

Sam; ''No....this scares me..I guess this sport suit boys''

Saral; ''I disagree....Radhu is pretty good at it''

Neil went on a knee extending his hand to Radhika; ''Will you please do the honors of joining me....please keep me safe I am scared'' Radhika Sam laughed at his acting'' As Radhika joined Neil on the boat, Sam frowned. Never in years Neil had been so comfortable around a girl...he and radhika were chatting as long lost friends...she was a little jealous. She expected Neil to refuse river rafting as she had. But on the contrary he decided to go ahead...Sam closed her eyes; 'stop it Sam you are thinking too much'

A little far , from the top of the cliff Arjun kept watching Sam through his binoculars , his POV; 'what if you slip and fall into this raging river never to be found...what will your dad do Samaira ....or let me just push you then save you and become your hero....' He smirked moving vision to near by direction...he wanted to be sure that Sam was alone. His eyes got froze on a smiling face he was watching through his binoculars . His conscious spoke; ''that's her...'' The safety crew was helping her with life jacket and helmet...she rolled her long hairs into a bun giving a tantalizing view of her lock slender neck...something made Arjun to keep his eyes only on her...there were two guys with her. One was ready for boating just like her and the other one was explaining her...suddenly she laughed on something...'Isn't she beautiful' spoke Arjun's heart...'yes she is..but too fragile for him....he will break her with his touch' In years for the first time Arjun Mehra was smiling and not smirking...he kept noticing her...one of the guy climbed on to the boat extending his arm...she took it joining him. 'Brave' Arjun whispered...suddenly he realized the reason he was here for Sam....Quickly moving his focus, he found her to be gone...Arjun decided to go down and look. He was adamant in getting a breakthrough in her life. His phone buzzed; ''yes Bonnie''

Bonnie smiled hearing his deep voice; ''Good news, Bird Song is looking for a Senior Manager Business Development ...who can help them get good accounts...''

Arjun smirked; ''Great!!! keep the work going. I will start my game''

Bonnie cleared her throat ; ''when am I going to see you next''

Arjun had a winning smirk on his lips. His charm always worked on females....he never had any issues getting what he wanted..Bonnie was no different. walking to his SUV he replied; ''Once I am free'' Disconnecting he pushed his phone into his pocket; ''see you soon Sam'' 

Radhika after taking her leave hopped back to her house with Saral, oblivious of the fact that her life was about to change...

Next Day

Off all ruthlessness Arjun had soft corner for underprivileged and orphaned kids. As he was himself one. Before leaving Hrishikesh he decided to visit the orphanage there and donate . He took the direction from the guest house manager driving off towards it, with him he took lots of toys clothes snacks ...once there he disclosed the reason of the visit. The car taker gave him a around briefing him about the facility...moving around his steps halted at the beautiful notes coming from a room...''whose that'' Asked Arjun. The warden smiled; ''the music teacher, she comes here often and teaches these kids for free. Best part she writes her songs and composes her own music''

Arjun turned around walking towards the room..he stood outside the watching a girl moving her fingers on the keys of an old piano...she had his back to him and he desperately wanted to have a look at her face...she played melodious notes (manmarziyan tune) and then she sang; ''

Khwaaishon Pe Likhi

Dil Ki Yeh Arziyaan

Kaisi Yeh Manmarziyan

Daastaan Ek NayiKhwaabon Pe Saji

Bekaid Manmarziyaan

(Written on the dreams , are the wishes of heart. Strange are these wishes written on my heart, wishes that cannot be tamed)

Everybody including Arjun was listening to her in an awe...Now he was desperate...he wanted to have one look at face of the owner of such beautiful voice. He decided to step in , but Sam's voice halted him; ''wow Radhika...you are something''

Neil; ''How about we launch and album together...music is even my hobby'' Radhika just smiled...she dismissed her class. The trio walked out....Arjun moved out from the corner...he wanted to speak to her....as if god wanted to grant his wish. Radhika asked the duo to move and went back to the same room...she was looking for something; ''you have a beautiful voice''

Radhika squeaked, she recognized him ; ''Thanks!!!!'' She picked her note pad walking to the door, Arjun blocked it; ''What's your name''

Radhika; ''I am no one important, plus I don't know you . Why should I introduce myself''

Arjun smiled at her grumpy face; ''I am Ashish and I am sorry for the other day. I was in a bad phase of mind'' Arjun extended his hand....Radhika smiled taking his hand; ''Radhika Mishra, apology accepted. Please excuse me, my friends are waiting'' Arjun  watched her walking off, then the realization hit him; ''Shit!!! if she is Sam's friend ...it might blow my cover ....'' Arjun pulled his mobile; ''I want details on a girl, name Radhika Mishra....one clue she works as a music teacher in the orphanage....get the details soon''

Neil and Sam thanked Radhika for her help as they left for Delhi, Arjun kept following them in his car. His eyes were on Sam, he studied all her gestures and movements and then they moved to Neil....he knew about him. Neil was the bottle neck which had to be removed. His eyes moved to radhika who was jumping waving at them....he smiled. 

It was darker than usual as clouds started covering the sky, Radhika looked at the sky and pulled her umbrella out...Arjun smiled looking at her fidgeting with her bag and umbrella...the winds were strong...it started drizziling and wind blew off the umbrella away from Radhika . She stomped irritated, making Arjun laugh. He quickly slipped into a jacket with a hoddie moving out of his car...keeping a distance he followed radhika. She moved to an auto-rickshaw...he quoted the fare as 100 Radhika's eyes popped out; ''hello its just 3 kms...I am not asking you to fly me to US...not more than 50'' He driver rebuffed her...she kicked his rear wheel , hurting her foot. She kept jumping on one leg before hurling some childish curses and walking off. Arjun pushed a 1000 bill on to driver's hands; ''Drop her where ever she wants to go'' The driver blinked then quickly followed Radhika , who now bargained more bringing the fare down to 30 . She kept lecturing the driver on fare practices..

Arjun followed her, he watched her walking up to her house. Once she was inside he drove off. He got a call; ''Sir, this girl Radhika is a local from Hrishikesh...she befriended Samaira and Neil accidently. For two days she was kind of tour guide for them...nothing more'' Arjun smiled wide..he was confident...his hate and interest will never cross their paths ...even if situation comes..he will handle it. 

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