Neil's heart broke watching Sam leaving with Arjun . He found his friends staring him with sympathy , Neil tried smiling but somewhere he knew he wouldn't be able to wear even a fake one on his face. Evening when Neil entered the parking with a dull expression, he found Radhika with a 1000 W smile waiting for him near his bike. Neil felt light; ''I thought you forgot'' He said while unlocking his bike. ''Why would I ? Especially, when I am getting free dinner '' Neil laughed ; ''Hop on'' Radhika jumped behind him and Neil decided to forget everything to make her evening special

Sam straightened her body hugging one piece staring at the mirror. She wanted to be her best; her heart was thudding with anticipation. It was her first formal date with Arjun. Sam had many hopes, she wished if Radhika for here to help her in getting ready. ''Why in the world you had planned musical date today Chashni. I need you more than that Idiot'' Sam once again checked her appearance to make sure she was presentable enough to stand beside Arjun.

Arjun gelled his hair back given himself an intimidating look. He was dressed in black and had his own reasons for that. Arjun smirked at his reflection ; 'Black is for mourning . That's what your presence makes me feel Sam, soon I will make your life a never ending misery . Devoid of any colour or happiness' Smirking once he walked out and drove off to pick Sam up.

Arjun parked his car and smiled looking at the house. Though he had come to pick Sam up , but silently he craved for Radhika's one look. Moving up the stairs, his heart paced with the expectation of meeting her. Arjun moved his fingers through his hair and pressed the door bell. Her smiling face danced infront of his eyes. Arjun heard someone unlocking the door, his lips automatically got stretched into a smile.

Sam smiled wide hearing the door bell, she ran to the door and stood there for a minute taking a deep breath ,she pressed her pacing heart. Exhaling once Sam pulled open the door to welcome Arjun.

Arjun who had been smiling wide suddenly went serious; ''Am I looking bad'' Sam asked confused. Arjun blinked; ''Ah no, actually breathtaking. Can I'' Sam moved aside to let him in. Arjun closed his eyes once to control the disappointment he felt. ''I will grab the keys and my bag, give me a second'' Arjun moved his eyes around to get a glimpse of his heart , but couldn't find her. He found Sam switching off all the lights; ''you are alone'' he asked finally failing to control his curiosity about her absence.

''Oh yes, Neil took Radhika for dinner. They are going to have a musical date'' Arjun didn't wanted to hear the details. Dinner and date had made him mad already. ''Shall we'' He extended his hand with a menacing mood which Sam thought was sexy brooding attitude

''OMG!!! All these are yours. You play so many instruments.'' Radhika clasped her hand together in excitement, after entering Neil's room '' Neil smiled at her expression; ''Yes a bit of them but my speciality is guitar''

''Okay you on guitar me on keyboard, what say?'' Neil nodded. Radhika moved to the keyboard and then looked at Neil; ''this one would suit your voice more, but for you to grab it I will sing once'' Neil nodded. Radhika's fingers began their magic and the mansion came alive

'Katra Katra jina kya re

Katra Karta marna kya re

Katra Katra jina kya re; Katra Karta marna kya re

Tanha Tanha maan hi mann main chupke chupke rona kya re

Risheton ki di saason par re dhakanon ka chalna kya

Baarishoon ki Katron se Sagaron ko silna kya re

(Meaning- Why to live in pieces , Why cry alone , Why depend on relationships for your happiness , Why do we try to catch something which isn't ours') Original from Manmarziyan

Prerna entered her house with a dead expression. As she heard Radhika's voice, she felt everything around her come alive including the dull walls of her gigantic mansion. Her feet moved automatically towards the stairs and then towards Neil's jamming room. Standing at the door she couldn't help but smile looking at the young girl effortlessly playing the keyboard. Prerna looked around it wasn't just her even the house staff stood there with a wide smile on their faces. Radhika ended her song and everybody clapped. Radhika Neil turned at the sound of applaud and Radhika gave her audience a bow for their support. ''Mom, she is Radhika and Radhika my mom'' Radhika greeted Prerna with a smile. Prerna patted her cheek; ''So you are the amazing tenant I lost to Sam'' Radhika nodded . ''Neil you didn't tell me you are bringing a friend''

''It isn't his fault aunty I invited myself forcefully, to have dinner'' Prerna blinked and then laughed. Neil smiled, it had been months or may years since he last saw his mother laughing that way. Prerna pulled Radhika's cheek and turned to her staff; ''get the dinner ready'' . ''With a dessert'' Radhika pitched in between.

''You sing very well'' Prerna applauded her. ''She writes and composes her songs too, she is multitalented '' Neil spoke feeling proud about his little friend. Prerna was amazed; ''Can I hear the one you sang now again''

Radhika smiled and nodded. As she started Neil and Prerna realized it was so meant for them, off lately both had forgotten to enjoy . They were just killing the days rather than living in the moment. Neil realized he was so dependent and lost in Sam that he forgot his mother who single handedly brought him up. Neil realized how weak and broken she looked. Neil cursed himself for being so negligent towards his mother.

Prerna on the other hand felt being a mother she should have patient and empathetic regarding Neil's feeling for Sam. He was broken with Sam not reciprocating his feelings and her cold behavior would have left him drained.

'lamhon kho kar yun asoonon ko pina kya re,

Tanha Tanha dil he dil main khud ko yun khona kya re

Dil ke baton ko yun dil hi main rakhna kya re

Barishoon ki bundo se darr key yun chupna kya re

Dhadkano ke khalipan ko muskhurahotton se bharna lena re

Zindigi ki rahoon ko dosti se rang lena re'

(Maening –Why waste precious moments in tears, why lose oneself in a waste memory and loneliness, Why lock emotions in heart , Why fear the rain.Let the smiles fill the emptiness of your heart, Let the colour of friendship fill the canvas of your life') Written by me

Radhika ended with her eyes on Neil, he smiled knowingly. Like others in office she too guessed he was sad and with her words she gave him a lesson. ''You must be hungry'' He asked playfully

''Oh I am, I gave you a grand performance and now I need my fuel to re-energize '' Radhika replied serious. Prerna smile wide. '' Neil show her around, I will join you guys after finishing a call''

''Aunty is it that important if not call can wait and we can talk. Neil at times turns boring ''Radhika spoke with tongue in cheek. Neil gaped at her surprised Prerna smiled and nodded. Dinner was like a mini celebration as Radhika talked and talked more engaging everybody including the staff. Who were too pleased to see their mistress and her son laughing their heart out. When Radhika took her leave , the cook packed her some sweets as a token of gratitude of brining smiles to the dead house.

Arjun took Sam to an elite place. It was famous for its rights of reservation and entrance . Though Sam had grown up in a privileged environment but it was nothing as compared to what Arjun was. Sam turned nervous, the crowd was too sophisticated even for her taste. She felt odd out of the place. The glances she received made her feel low.

Arjun smirked noticing her nervousness, this is what he wanted . To make bold Samira Khanna feel like rug. She resembled a lost wretched puppy. Arjun enjoyed as Sam looked around nervous, she kept pulling and straightening her already perfect dress. ''Relax Sam, we are here for us not for others'' Sam smiled in gratitude. Though she was hell nervous with the surroundings she felt happy inside that someone like Arjun was interested in her.

Arjun ordered as Sam looked too nervous; ''So how is the new house treating you'' Sam face lit up; ''It isn't the house, it's the company I have. Chashni. She is a live wire. She keeps me engaged with every small thing. With her around I laugh to tears. I don't think I have ever been this happy''

Arjun felt jealous; ''Don't you think she pretends . No offence, what I meant was where do you find people like her'' Sam looked into his eyes; ''I thought like you few days back, now when I have her I know she is real''

Arjun decided changing the topic to something which would give her pain; ''So are things cool with your mom?''

Sam lost her smile; ''No. I don't think it ever would be normal''

Arjun felt calm looking at her pained face , he spoke concerned; ''Sam when people don't care, we too should leave them behind. Stop giving yourself pain'' Sam smiled; ''She is my mother not some passing face '' Arjun huffed; ''And only you recognize this fact she doesn't. She seemed to have forgotten that she has 2 daughters too. She doesn't care for your pain. It hurts me Sam to see you hurt'' Arjun gently squeezed her hand on the table. Sam lifted her eyes to look into his and smiled . She felt loved, Arjun extended his arm and Sam accepted it. They danced slow on the music with Sam placing her head on his firm chest. Arjun smirked; 'I will break you from your family and then from yourself all you will be left with is a hollow heart '

After the dance they had dinner and Arjun decided to call the night as his thoughts had started moving to Radhika again.

''Oh no!! why now, couldn't this rain wait for half an hour'' Neil whined parking his bike as he took shelter under the shade of a Bust stop with Radhika. The streets were deserted barring few vehicles . The Clouds poured like mad; ''Should have taken my car'' . ''Stop whining like a child, its just rain Neil enjoy it'' Radhika scolded him playfully going back to watching water droplets that produced a song crashing on the earth.

Some kids from the near by slum kept splashing and playing in rain. They jumped from one puddle to another enjoying the moment. ''If I had my camera, I would have captured them'' Radhika turned to him; ''Neil why not live the moment yourself than capturing someone else in it'' With that she walked out to join the kids. Radhika threw her slippers in corner and opened her arms to welcome the rain. A girl extended her hands towards Radhika. She held them and started jumping in the puddles giggling and laughing with kids. Neil watched , that moment he understood what she meant. Throwing his shoes off he too joined her dancing and laughing crazily enjoying as if it was his last moment. For once he forgot all the pain and his feelings for Sam.

Heavy rains made difficult for people to drive. A brilliant driver like Arjun too was moving at a snail's pace. Just when he found that water intensity had reduced, the signal turned red. Arjun slapped the wheel getting frustrated, Sam rubbed his arm to calm him down. '''Neil ! Radhika'' Sam spoke in recognition lowering the glass. She laughed watching them doing some worst dance moves ;''They seem to be having an amazing time. Well anything is possible with Chashni around'' Arjun gripped the wheel hard, it should have been him with whom Radhika should have these moments instead of Neil. At one point both held hands and did a little funny couple dance, Radhika enacting the guy. Sam giggled but Arjun didn't respond , instead he accelerated his vehicle a little rashly towards Sam's house. He took his leave after giving Sam a hug. Arjun drove back on to the similar route when he saw them passing on Neil's bike drenched in rain, lost in their own funny bubble. He was angry and mad beyond limits

Sam watched Radhika getting off Neil's bike, but she was left disappointed when he drove of immediately after giving Radhika a quick hug. Sam welcomed a sneezing Radhika with a towel and steaming cup of coffee. Somehow she felt more calm listening to Radhika's non-stop banter compared to Arjun's expensive dinner.

Neil changed quickly and went back to his music room, it seemed to got filled with new life. Pulling out a pen and a note pad he completed Radhika's incomplete song

Arjun decided to spend his night in his apartment instead of Mehra Mansion. He wanted to be alone. Alone, with her smiles and thoughts. He quickly pulled his clothes away and got into a pair of track pants. His mind was occupied with images of Neil and Radhika enjoying in the rain, his heart burned. Arjun took his anger out on the punching bag till his knuckles bled. As sweat formed a this sheen on his naked torso Arjun threw one last hard punch on the bag with a loud scream of agony. He wanted Radhika , as his for life ,her indifference was killing him.

Moving to the balcony he watched the night sky devoid of stars, the clouds hid them perfectly .Slowly it started pouring heavily. Closing his eyes he recalled how she jumped and danced in the rain. With a smile he stepped into the open balcony allowing the showers to drench him, he felt her in every drop. As the night passed, Arjun lay there in his balcony under the open sky, smiling at drops that kissed his body.

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Here is the Friday treat. I have included one of the best manmarziyan tracks here and also written a few lines of my own. I will be doing this with coming tracks as well. Neil and Arjun both will have their own version of Radhika's incomplete song.

Don't forget to vote and comment. Happy Friday guys.