Sam slapped Radhika's butt waking her up; ''Çhashni your 5 mins are over half an hour ago, get up or we will be late for office '' Radhika shook once turning her butt on the other side, Sam laughed at her baby like antics. She was definitely something else. Sam watched her sleeping form , Radhika had covered herself from head to her waist and rest of her body was out of the covers. Sam smiled, in present scenario where the girls put efforts to look drop dead gorgeous while waking up. This was effortlessly was cuter than a baby. Radhika's presence had bought a positive change in her life.

After few futile efforts Sam pulled the covers off and that worked; ''Sammy 1 min'' Sam pulled her up; ''No one min, common Chashni. Its already 9:00 '' Radhika jumped up; ''9 , how can it be I just slept half an hour back it was 11 in the night. How can it be 9. This is cheating''

Sam rolled her eyes at Radhika's whinning; 'Be quick, its Friday and we are having a girls evening today'' Sam pressed her lips to hide her giggle watching Radhika dragging her feet; ''We will party today. ''

Radhika peeped from the bathroom with foam in her mouth; ''Any thing special ?''

Sam frowned; ''Why with me you need something special and with Neil you can have an amazing musical date just like that'' Radhika cleaned her mouth; ''Are you jealous?'' Sam nodded; ''off course I am, he took my roommate with him. Had a gala time and now he is boasting about it to whole office. Why wouldn't I be jealous?''

''Aww, such a cutie pie you are Sammy. Fine then I am excited about the evening''

Neil entered Bird Song with a handkerchief on his nose. He kept sneezing and wiping his nose. Piyali asked all of them to assemble in the board room. Radhika Sam were the last one to enter. Arjun smiled internally looking at her smiling face. Piyali got up; ''guys we have a new project, its one of the biggest brands in consumer goods. They are launching their hand sanitizer and looking for a good marketing and advertising plan..'' Piyali was interrupted by Neil's loud sneez ; ''Excuse..m'' Neil sneezed again and Radhika giggled, annoying Arjun. The flashes of both of them dancing in the rain came back to him. ''I guess we should ask our client to distribute sanitizer to all our employees, to prevent infection. I don't know why people bring dirt with them'' He rubbed his hands into his handkerchief  making a disgusting face. His word dirt was directed towards Neil. Neil just stared at him and closed his eyes to calm his mind. Sam turned numb one side was her friendship and on the other side was her heart . She didn't knew how to react . But Radhika was different , whatever she did , was with open heart and without being scared of anyone. She smiled a little and squeezed Neil's hand , extending her unconditional friendship. Neil smiled back , his expression soften. Arjun burned like a wick coated in oil, his eyes stared at Radhika's smile  . It wasn't for him but  for someone he despised. After briefing all Piyali concluded the meeting; ''If you have forgotten your hygiene lessons , go and read your elementary books again. I don't want them sick because of you'' With that Arjun walked out, he had the intention of hurting Neil and he did insult him infornt of his team, friends  and the girl he loved. ''Neil just ignore him, he wasn't serious'' Sam rubbed his arm before walking out. Neil laughed at his fate, the girl who had been his best friend for life, the one he loved , didn't stand for him. Taking a deep breath he wore his signature smile on his face before walking out.

Radhika watched Arjun walking out of Piyali cabin, as he crossed her work station she called him; ''Sir, a minute please'' Arjun halted and turned his eyes to her smiling face. Radhika started digging her bag. She pulled a bottle and handed it to Arjun. Arjun gave her a questioning look, she smiled sweetly; ''Sanitizer, now you will be safe of all the infections and so will we be'' She murmured the last part in a low voice. Arjun heard few muffled giggles around him. His eyes turned to Radhika; ''I will remember this'' Radhika gave him a sweet smile before he walked off.

Once Arjun off to his cabin Zubin laughed his heart out; ''you are one daring soul'' Radhika shrugged her shoulders; ''he is boss, not God. He should be empathetic towards his employees''

''He might take action against you'' Kritika sounded concerned. ''For what? He himself asked for a sanitizer , infront of all of you. I helped him by providing him with one. You don't get punished for good deeds'' Radhika replied like a scholar making her friends smile .

''Oh my god . my stomach hurts. I can't handle any more'' Zubin rolled over holding his stomach. ''what's wrong? are you in pain'' teji asked walking to him

''No Teji, till I tell this amazing incident to Neil I can't be fine. I feel like a girl, but its fine. This is a breaking news and Neil will feel better hearing it'' for this he got a slap from both Kritika and Radhika .Zubin ran off, leaving others giggling As Zubin narrated Neil looked at him wide eyed , after a moment he smiled. He felt light better, in one single day he saw two different shades of friendship. One had a doubt other was laden with innocent mischief.

Arjun stared at the Sanitizer on his desk, once again she stood for someone he didn't like. Arjun cursed the day she got job in BS, day by day he was losing his respect in her eyes and she was moving close to Neil, he didn't wanted to lose her completely . Racking his hands through his hair Arjun moved to the glass wall that separated his cabin from others. Pulling the blind folds he watched her keenly, she was busy scribbling her thoughts on a piece of paper. Must be for new project . She would scribble something with a pencil and then cancel it. Once the paper was out of space she would dump it making a cute face. Arjun smiled, however she behaved with him she was honest about it, he loved that quality of hers. She stood up for what she believed in and for people she adored. He thought if she would do same for him? Hold his hand when he needs her ? Arjun wanted Yes for an answer , but even his heart said no. Because she didn't trust him enough to be on his side and with present scenarios and his future plans she might come to hate him more than he could imagine. Arjun walked back to his table and gulped the clear liquid to soothe his parched throat 'No she can't go to the extent of hating me, I won't let this happen' turning his eyes back to her he smirked; 'Sorry darling! But you will have to leave Mumbai and very soon'

As they progressed the team was able to make a rough draft on assignment. Radhika was packing her stuff when Arjun asked her to come to his cabin with her presentation. He was already done with rest of Neil's team , the poor folks were insulted and being called worthless by him. Radhika looked at their dull faces and took a deep breath, she wouldn't let him just outright her so easily. Picking her laptop she lifted her chin and marched into his cabin. When she knocked, Arjun asked her come inside. She walked in and took the chair which Arjun pointed out to her; ''So miss Radhika are you ready?''

''Yes sir, I have even shared the ppt with Piyali ma'am. She loved it'' She replied staring at her laptop screen. ''Well in that case, I too would love to see it'' Arjun got up and walked to the opposite side closer to Radhika, he leaned bringing his face close to hers. ''Begin '' Radhika fidgeted, she was locked to the table ,with his one arm going around her on her chair and on the other side his body that leaned dangerously closed to hers; ''Sir you can go back to you chair and I will mail it to you'' She spoke uncomfortable.

''No we will watch it together and you will explain me each slide now'' Arjun commanded, she blinked and nodded turning her eyes away from him . Radhika tugged her hairs behind her ear nervously and Arjun watched her nervous movements smiling . She started  the presentation and he leaned closer. As they went through it, he realised she had used morning incident as an idea. There was a comparison between arrogant boss and deadly germs, the main protagonist facing both at the same time .In the end she had shown that the poor victimised protagonist used the product . The tag line stated; 'We can't save you from all threats , but will help fight them being germ free'' Radhika kept a straight face, she knew Arjun understood she had taken a dig at him , but she didn't show it keeping an innocent face all through. 

Arjun's jaw ticked, though he felt annoyed but he couldn't deny that idea was brilliant. The message was conveyed with fun element, making it more pleasing to audience. He straightened his back; ''its indeed good, well done Ms Mishra'' Radhika smiled; ''Thank you Sir'' She quickly got up to leave but got to table by Arjun's arms; ''I don' want to be bad with you. Why do you have to meddle with my affairs''

''Sorry, but what did I do'' Radhika asked innocently . Arjun smirked watching her brown eyes; ''you are smart Ms Mishra and a very good friend. But are they as good as you are , one day when you would need them the most, they will leave you alone''

Radhika frowned a bit; ''Sir , I am still confused about meddling with your affairs but by your words it shows that your meddling with mine. Which isn't the part of yours or my job profile, lets keep our words professional''

Arjun snarled like a hungry tiger; ''Don't you dare teach me my job. '' Radhika flinched leaning away from him , he took a deep breath and spoke in a polite voice; ''I still consider you my friend , all I am doing is to keep you safe from getting hurt. You have come here to live your dream, then focus on that and not on the petty issues of others life''

''Same goes to you Sir, you should focus on my work not my list of friends and choices. Please excuse me , its late '' Arjun didn't move instead he watched her like a hawk; ''Good night Radhika! do think on what I said and you could be saved of coming losses'' with that he walked back , Radhika quickly move to the door, pulling it she turned to him; ''Sir, its kind of you to think of my losses, but fearing the future I can't waste my present smiles'' Turning away she left in cabin. Arjun watched her packing her stuff and walking out with Sam laughing and smiling. She was brave, his personality was intimidating, he was used to getting things done his way either by fear or my his power. But she stood upto him like a brave free spirited soul, he adored it. Radhika reminded him of a wind, calm soothing and cool breeze. Something which can be felt but not controlled .

Watching the dusk from his office Arjun, took a deep breath; ''I am used to taking control my love and I will take control of your life too and very soon.''

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