Arjun entered guest house smiling, his thoughts completely occupied by Radhika. He pulled open the refrigerator when someone switched on the lights; ''Finally you are home''

Arjun turned; ''nandu why are you still up, doctor advised you to sleep early''

Nandini folded her arms to chest; ''With no information on where my brother is , I should be sleeping on my room...wow Arjun'' Arjun looped his arms around his sister ; ''Nandu I am not a kid...I can take care of myself''

Nandini smiled, there was something different about Arjun; ''Who the reason for that handsome smile on your face''

Arjun lowered his eyes; ''I met a girl, she is like gush of wind....or I should say sweetness overloaded''

Nandini; ''Wow!!!! I din't knew God made a girl who could stir the strings of your heart'' Arjun blushed making Nandini laugh , she wanted to ask more. Buts Arjun pushed her to room....he quickly moved to his room..changing into his night clothes looking out into the night sky , he was Smiling...Arjun closed his eyes, Radhika's smiling face ....her fingers moving on the piano keys....he melodious voice...dark hair and sparkling eyes. Arjun took a deep breath; ''For the first time in my life I had this urge of knowing someone more....the day I am sure of my heart. I will tell you what my reality is....thant I am Arjun and not Ashis'' Smiling to himself he pulled the curtains down turning the room dark again

Mumbai

Piyali smiled after looking at the shoot recording; ''It's nice, finally you could do something on your own'' Sam was hurt hearing her mother's sarcastic tone, it sent a dagger through her heart

Sam smirked; ''Glad you liked it ...'' her voice was too was laden with pain....suddenly Zubin spoke; ''you won't believe ma'am..our shoot almost got stalled . But there was this girl. She gave us an instant line''

Piyali smiled; ''Zubin get this edited and send to me '' Once Zubin left her eyes moved to to Sam; ''for once I thought you could do things on your own...but you proved me wrong again. And here Samrat is dreaming of you taking Bird Song on heights''

Sam; ''Whatever happened, at the end I was able to deliver...couldn't you just applaud my effort for once ...''

Piyali got up all agitated; ''Applaud ???? for what ...Almost ruining the one chance of saving Bird Song....or applaud you for killing my Son''

Sam looked a Piyali with lot of pain ; ''He was my brother too, why can't you see that I am in pain ''

Piyali; ''Pain??? you don't even know the meaning of that word...I wish that day you would have died instead of him...'' As venom left Piyali's mouth , Sam's eyes started pouring ...she walked backwards , her eyes still on Piyali's face... Sam ran way sobbing...Piyali too crashed on the floor covering her mouth 

Neil who had heard this confrontation followed Sam .......she was crying vigorously siting in one corner of the terrace....she looked so vulnerable...Neil's heart pained. He sat beside her; ''it pains??'' Sam nodded...Neil caressed her head...a little affection made Sam jump into his arms...she cried her heart out; ''I did not kill him Neil, I wish I would have died that day instead of him...this is so difficult Neil...I am dying each moment...I can't  take her hatred anymore....'' Neil held her close...his eyes were wet with her pain...he made a silent prayer; 'God please help her heal...show me how...or send someone who really is capable of healing her...'

Hrishikesh

Sitting my the side of river stream, Radhika was lost in a deep thought. Sam's words about making a career out of her passion was still ringing in her years...but she couldn't think of the way of convincing her father...he wouldn't let her go...that too Mumbai...

''I thought you would be in the orphanage teaching kids'' Radhika turned hearing a deep masculine voice....Arjun stood there with his hands in his pocket smiling down at her....she studied his strong personality for a minute before turning away...Arjun heart started beating mad...sun rays illuminated her small face , her eyes had an innocent twinkle...her pink lips twitched ...he knew she had too many questions in her small head. Arjun sat next to her; ''Any problem ''

Radhika gave him a suspicious look, she made a stern face trying to scare him which made him laugh; ''Are you following me''

Arjun smiled; ''trust me I want to, but this is pure co-incidence...so what's troubling you''

Radhika; ''You are no body to me...not even my friend...and I don't talk to strangers'' 

Arjun; ''Strangers????? but we know each other's name....I am Ashish and you re Radhika...how about we start a friendship...''

Radhika frowned; ''Tell me your intention...or will get you arrested'' Arjun smiled at her innocence , he decided to take another route; ''That day when I came to the orphanage the care taker told me that you acted as a guide for two people...can you be mine to''

Radhika; ''That was different, I can tell you the about the places...but I am not going with you...now excuse me...I have to leave'' Radhika walked off, leaving a smiling Arjun behind, his phone buzzed it was Bonnie.; ''Arjun where are you, you were supposed to be in Mumbai today..''

Arjun made a bored expression; ''I am going to stay in Hrishikesh for another week, Nandu needs it...Bonnie take care of Bonzo''

Bonnie; ''Arjun you are worried about that dog and not me''

Arjun; '' You are treacherous , you can destroy anyone for your benefit including me...but Bonzo is a faithful creature...he wouldn't hurt his master even if his master kills him...now I don't want you to call me till its the matter of life and death'' Arjun calmed his breath...he turned looking in the direction Radhika left; ''you will accept my friendship and soon''

Rana gave Nanidni Radhika's picture; ''Her name is Radhika Mishra...simple , understanding and a girl with a golden heart...''

Nandini smiled; ''rana, I want to visit them. May be this girl can stop Arjun's mad rampage of revenge...make arrangements''

Rana; ''without letting Arjun know???''

Nandini; ''he won't refuse....I have never seen him this happy when he speaks of her ''

Radhika entered her house humming her favorite song...her legs halted looking at the huge gathering...her sister and her inlaws too were seated ....Radhika turned her eyes to her grandfather inquiring about the meeting, her grandfather made a gesture that her father has lost his head...Dilip eyes went to door; ''Choti....good you came...its such an auspicious and lucky day''

Radhika gave a confused look..Mala pulled her along; ''you are so lucky, you know what Saral wants to marry you...you are getting engaged in 2 days..Radhika's heart dropped she saw her dreams breaking...she left the room...every body thought she was shy...but only dadaji and Ankush knew the reason...Radhika walked to the terrace and called Saral; ''I want to meet you now'' After few minutes Saral walked into the coffee shop where  Radhika was waiting; ''Radhu what's wrong''

Radhika; ''you knew about my dream...yet you send your parents...how could you do this to me....you are my best friend. I am not against marrying you...but I need a chance to live my dream''

Saral wiped her tears; ''I am and will always be your best friend...I tried stopping them...but parents...'' Saral smiled laughing at her pout; ''Ok listen, once I get engaged to you...I will permit you to go live your dream...anyways I will be going out of country to learn more on rafting...and if I tell your parents they won't refuse''

Radhika raised her finger; ''Do you promise''

Saral smiled wide; ''Pinky promise my radhu..'' Next day Saral Radhika got engaged ....Saral decided to speak to Dilip and soon...

Meanwhile, Dadji and Ankush were devising plans about helping Radhika go to Mumbai. Saral too was involved, he decided to involve Ridhima who would gave a call at Radhika's house as Sam. Offering job to Radhika ....Riddhima readily agreed...

After 3 days unaware of the fact that Radhika was engaged Nandini knocked the door of Mishra household. She was greeted warmly. Without wasting a minute she put forth her wish....Mishra's well left shocked...they never expected such an alliance for Radhika....just when Dilip was about to answer..Radhika walked in...; ''Something wrong''

Nandini studied her smiling wide, she was proud of her brother's choice; ''nothing wrong, I have come here with an intention of asking you hand for my brother...you can have a look at his picture''

Nandini extended her cell, but Radhika turned away without looking at it; ''I am sorry...but I am not interested. Plus I am already engaged ....'' Nandini's face fell...her hope died...still she kept the warmth in her smile; ''My brother is unlucky to lose you....stay blessed'' Nandini walked out caressing Radhika's head...

Radhika shrugged her shoulders , she looked at her shocked family; "what?"

Mala; " had I known you will get such a proposal...I.would have waited for some more time before getting you engaged to Saral"

Radhika; "Ma ...Saral is a nice guy...I am happy. Plus these rich guys prefers dolls dancing on their tunes...and I  am not the one" Dadaji felt proud of his choti. 

Nandini came back a little gloomy ...Arjun noticed that"Nandu something wrong" Nandini gave him a weak smile before assuring  all was good. But Arjun knew his Sister ...once Nandini left he turned to Rana...Rana had no guts to go against Arjun. He narrated all and then gave girl's picture to Arjun...he was shocked ...Rana looked at Arjun who was lost in Radhika's picture; ''She recently got engaged ...she didn't even look at your picture''...Arjun lifted his palm to shut him; ''You are dismissed'' Rana left , Arjun smiled; ''Good that you didn't look at my picture or you would have known of my lie.....Bad that you rejected me. This has fueled my interest in you more  one day I will make my way to your heart...2 days and Ashish will be your friend.

Mumbai

Neil entered his house past midnight ; ''So you recalled you have a house too'' Prena asked switching on the lights

Neil huffed; ''Mom not now...I am not in mood''

Prerna sadly smiled; ''I know son...all your moods go as per Sam's right''

Neil got up irritated; ''Why does all your words stop at Sam''

Prerna voice too went up; ''Because you are my world and you don't care that your mother needs you too....you suddenly left  for Hrishikesh without even informing me...did you even care that there is someone waiting back at home...No...you didn't wanted to be a part of your father's dream I agreed...you wanted to work in Khanna's company as a mere employee when you can employ them...why???  just because of Sam...''

Neil lowered his head; ''Mom ...look I am sorry. I know I should have told you ...but she needed me...''. "And I didn't ??? Prerna cut him off...she took a deep breath; ''No need Neil ...I guess I should make a habit to live without my son...I really miss you dad....'' Prerna walked off...Neil was guilty he ran after her, but before he good reach her Prerna bang the door on his face...Neil kept knocking for good 20 minutes , he left when his mother refused to answer.

Sam sat in a restaurant looking at her watch...once it was midnight she walked off. Sam unlocked the door , moving inside her room she threw her body on the bed....her eyes wide open she was kept staring at the ceiling...tears kept following down disappearing into the bed spread...''Can I come in Bachu'' 

Sam got wiping her tears slowly; ''you still up''

Samrat came and sat next to his daughter; ''Till when this go on Sam, you don't come to your own house...''

Sam; ''Because I am scared of being blamed again...Dad I just want to go back in time and die in place of Jai....wish I could do that...may be that would have made mom happy...'' 

Samrat; ''No Sammy...she will soon realise she is wrong...have faith''

Sam scoffed; ''Faith !!! funny word Isn't it ??? you are asking me to have faith when I no longer know the meaning of it...'' Samrat wanted to speak more but Sam ended the conversation; ''I am sleepy...Good night Dad'' Samrat pecked Sam's forehead and walked out all defeated ...

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Done with one more; here Saral and Nandini are going to be positive...the ultimate negative here will be Arjun...hope you like it

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