Sam washed her face to wipe the trace of tears that kept staining her pale skin  skin; Piyali had again blamed her for all the misfortunes of their lives. She felt she would break in into pieces, Sam slipped holding her knees to chest, she sobbed her pain. She wanted it to end , she wanted her mother back but nothing was working . Whatever she did felt wrong, Piyali seemed enraged with her all the time. Hiding her face in her knees she sobbed. Sam was losing herself with every moving second

Neil had tried his level best to keep his distance from Sam, but he couldn't stand her tears, he squatted to her level and caressed her face; ''Sammy!!!'' his voice was a bare whisper. She lifted her eyes up, Shesaw her pain in his eyes. A fresh set of tears made their way down her cheeks and Neil hugged her. Sam let go and broke down into uncontrollable sobs. He took the tissues and wiped her nose making her let out a small laugh; ''I can't see you like this Sam''

''I can't take it anymore. I feel like ending this life Neil'' his grip tighten around her , she sniffed; ''I need her. I am her daughter too. Why can't she see my pain'' She sobbed again, Neil offered his support silently holding her in a comforting embrace. Arjun stood at the door hearing the conversation, he smirked. He enjoyed those tears in her eyes; 'Don't worry Sam, soon you will be free of all the misery. You want to end this miserable life of yours, I will help you' He changed his expression to a grim one and walked in ; ''Sam''

Without wasting a minute Sam jumped into his arms leaving Neil hurt, Arjun gave him a know smirk. Neil watched Sam for a second before walking out and coming face to face with Radhika; ''How is she. I saw wanted happened between her and Piyali Ma'am'' he just nodded, but stopped her from going to Sam. ''Neil I have a plan. If it works, Sam and Piyali ma'am can come closer again''

''Your pain kills me. Why are you letting everyone walk over you'' Arjun faked his concern rubbing her back. Sam sniffed; ''I value relationships, she is my mom. She is going through same pain as I am, one of us should take the first step. I am just doing that''

''And being a mother she is making you walk on nails. Is that right, was he her only child. Is she a mother who couldn't care for daughters?'' He tried instigating her against Piyali. Sam stayed quite, Arjun rubbed her back, it was working; 'Come with me and you will be free of all ''

Sam didn't understand the hidden meaning of his words, she stared at him with trusting eyes. He returned it with a smile and concern that hid his immense hatred and anger; ''Where''

''Right now just out of this place'' Sam nodded. Arjun grabbed her arm walking out, he had to convince Sam to take a step that would crumble Khanna's to dust

Radhika Neil were interrupted when Piyali asked Radhika to get ready with her life insurance presentation. She nodded and took Neil to her desk to show him the presentation. "Radhika in 20 min'' Bonnie threw the words rudely on her face before walking off . Radhika lifted her laptop when Neil gripped her arm; ''Your presentation might cost you your job. '' She smiled and pulled his nose; ''anything for Sam, ''

''Chashni we can think of something else. Why are you killing your dreams'' Neil reasoned. Radhika took a deep breath; ''Neil, that day when Sam convinced Ma on letting me stay, Ma said something. She said now you two are responsible for each other and now its my turn just get Sam.''

''She is with Arjun'' Radhika went alert. She handed him her laptop; ''I will get her'' They saw Sam walking out with Arjun. ''I will get my car keys , you stay here'' Arjun said and walked off to his cabin. Radhika gestured Neil to take Sam and followed Arjun to his cabin. Neil smiled and followed Sam, he promised himself that he won't let Radhika's dreams die.

Arjun picked his keys from the drawer and turned hearing a sound. He wanted to smile coming face to face with the object of his interest. But right now his revenge mattered. Radhika stood leaning on the locked door with her hands locked behind her back; ''Any problem Miss Radhika''

''Yes, I want Sam here in office and you are taking her out.'' She said without blinking. Arjun tilted his neck watching her keenly, she was becoming a hurdle in the path of his revenge. He didn't wanted to hurt her yet she was pushing him to do it. ''Keys Radhika'' he warned, she refused shaking her head. Arjun requested again and she refused. He gripped her locked wrist, circling his arms around her. She gasped as their fronts got plastered together, he too felt it and deep. She squirmed to free herself from his iron grip. The more she tried the more hard it turned on her body, the tussle showed its effect and her face started turning red; ''give it or you will never be able to write again'' he warned. She was about to reply but then she saw Neil walking Sam to the board room; ''Fine take it live with it , I love my hand and my words more. Wait I will unlock it for you'' Unlocking it she was about to leave when he pulled her to chest again. He was mad, he had seen Sam walking inot the board room and knew she failed him again; ''You are walking into the Lion's den''

''Lion's are noble. The prey knows its nature. Here I am dealing with a Jackal , who pretends to be a friend but in reality is looking for one chance to hunt the innocent and the ones they can exploit'' He watched her in a menacing way and she returned it with her brave one. Using her strength she freed her arm and fled the room, without giving Arjun any chance to threaten her more.

Once in board room, Radhika gave one look to her audience  and Neil gave her a thumbs up. She took a deep breath and linked her laptop to the projector. She started her presentation describing the life and relationships. She told how the people who leave from our life still remain the part of our life through the moments spend with them. How life still moves on and memories stay. She explained the way memories bind us to the lost people and moments same way insurance protects us when we lose someone important. She had used old pictures of Khanna family which included Jai too. The room was dead silent, Piyali stood up and walked out. Sam was trying to control her anger; ''Why did you do that? I shared my heart with you and you made an exhibition out of it'' Radhika wanted to explain but Sam barged out without giving ear to her words, with Neil in tow

''Should I book your ticket to your village'' Bonnie taunted ''Shut up Bonnie! Zubin silenced her , he stood next to Radhika; ''We all are with you, your intention was noble. Just give Sam some time'' Radhika nodded and took a seat in corner

Sam ran to terrace, she broken down as all memories and pain came back. She screamed for her brother blaming him for leaving her alone. ''I wish he could hear and come back'' She turned hearing her mother's voice. ''I wish he comes and fight with me for scolding you , for being bad to you. He never said no to you Sam, call him please ask him to hear our heart and come back'' Sam knelt in front of Piyali, she watched as tears of pain and sorrow followed down her cheek. Piyali cupped her cheek; ''Lets try together'' Together they screamed his name again and hugged each other crying over the common loss. Neil blinked watching the two females holding each other in a tight embrace, he leaned on the wall fighting his own tears of joy. Leaving the two alone he ran back to the board room where Radhika sat chewing her nails, Neil pulled her cheeks and pulled her in a bear hug. Piyali followed with a smile; ''Well done Radhika , send me the final one but don't use the Jai's pictures. She walked out and hugged Sam lovingly . Radhika smiled wider. Sam barged and hugged her thanking her profusely , she asked Radhika to never change and do what she believed was right. She just nodded as Sam pulled her into a tight hug again. Zubin Teji gave Bonnie a mocking grin and she just walked out stomping.

Arjun saw the little reunion and the reason for it. He was doing everything to make Sam psychologically weak, his plan was to break her lovingly and drive her to death or madness. he wanted Khannas to suffer the pain he suffered for so many years . But Radhika stood in between like mountain, she didn't budge at all. He tried friendship, he tried to bribe her through her dreams but she threw everything back at his face . The more he thought of moving forward the more she pushed him back.

Radhika felt triumph watching a smiling and happy Sam. Samrat caressed her head blessing her for bringing his family together.

''So what plan do you have that bhenji, who keeps on derailing your  revenge train'' Bonnie taunted Arjun, he kept his eyes straight staring at Radhika Sam Neil laughing about something. She lightly slapped Neil when he mimicked her and to pacify her he gave an arm hug pulling her closer. Arjun clenched his fist. He had do something to break the trio, together they were strong. He wanted Sam alone , lonely miserable and broken but everything was falling apart. Keeping his eyes on Radhika he commanded Bonnie; ''I will tackle her now, she will have to leave Mumbai and BS. Its time we announce the big project and in a minute I will be treated as a god again. Bonnie left his cabin; Arjun kept his eyes on Radhika, she was engrossed in her work forgetting all around her. ''I wanted to be a part of your dreams, your aspirations. All I wanted was to bring smile on your face and in return what did I expected you stay away from my motive. But you! You love meddling with others affairs , now you will pay the price of the same.'' Arjun smirked and clicked send tab, he wanted all of them to worship him like god and he knew once they see the brand name they would do

 Bird Song was buzzing with mini celebration after getting the Maybelline project. There was new kind of excitement in the BS family. Everybody wanted to give their best shot, Piyali had told them that this account could be a life saver for sinking BS. Radhika had already become one of the favourites , her skills were trusted by her seniors and they wanted her to work on it. Arjun too had suggested her name , he wanted to everyone to trust her and then break it mercilessly .

Radhika took a break for lunch and ordered herself noodles. Waiting for her order to come she closed her eyes to channel her thoughts in the direction of of the new project. Arjun watched her from the distance, he loved her and giving her pain was like inciting pain on self. But he had to, for his parents whose love and blessings were snatched from him so abruptly. For his sister who has been keeping unwell since then. His eyes turned to her again and he found himself losing again. His features softened and breathing paced, her innocent calm face pulled him like magnet. She was like a shrine where he found his eternal peace. His took one and then another towards her, but before he could reach her Neil took a chair next to her pulling her cheek hard. With a snarling grunt he walked off with burning jealously in his heart

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One question; Should Jai be alive ?