''How can she think that way Mom, can't two people be just friends. Plus Radhika is engaged'' Neil shared his frustration with his mother. Prerna smiled thinking that Neil was so unaware about his thoughts. He didn't knew, since he had come back . He had just been talking about Radhika and her song. That she liked what he wrote and how their team defeated Arjun's . She took a deep breath. It was too early to conclude if Radhika was an escape or she had actually wiped the pain give by Sam from his heart. She rubbed his back; ''Its okay, it happens. Now go to sleep as I am tired too'' Neil hugged her and left for his room

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Mumbai weather had turned beautiful with light drizzle, some enjoyed watching the drizzle with a hot cup of tea while many enjoyed dancing in it. Arjun smiled looking at the children playing in the rain  down his balcony. Their smiles reminded him of the innocent smile he lost his heart to. The way she would blink at him in surprise , then she would frown and scrunch her nose cutely. He grinned wider thinking of her melodious voice. She was just perfect. Anything , anyone she touched turned colourful. She was herself a beautiful song , which his heart sang every moment. He  felt stuck between his love for Radhika and revenge from Sam, for a moment he wanted to throw everything aside and confess his heart. 

Moving to the cupboard , He pulled a folder dropping a box on the floor. His eyes still on the memories that lay scared on the marble floor. His eyes watered and heart turned heavy, Arjun sat on the floor picking up the memories which were precious than any wealth. He picked the first pen his dad gave him on his first day to school. The chain his mother made for him when he topped the boards in his 10th. There were so many things which kept him close to his deceased parents. He collected everything hugging it to his chest, curling on the floor he sobbed. Pulling his knees to chest he cried like a lost boy. Someone had left him on the road wrapped in a rag. Till he was five , he had to bear the hardships and torture in the orphanage. His adoptive parents found him selling incense sticks , then something triggered in them and they bought him home. They were his world, he found everything in them. He felt his prayers were answered through this family who filled in all the gaps. But, it was taken from him and brutally. It wasn't by God , but by a human. Every single cell of his body screamed revenge.

Nandini walked inside the apartment and got to know that Arjun was in his room. She made her way to his room, but was left shocked to find him curled up on the floor. She could hear him sobbing, she knew the reason. Walking slowly to him , she lifted his head on her lap; ''Calm down, I am here. Mom-Dad would be in pain looking at you''

''I didn't deserve this, they didn't deserve this. This is wrong'' he sobbed hugging her tight. Nandini held him till he calmed, she walked him to the bed and made him lie down. She slowly removed the things he held to chest and kept them aside. Covering him with a duvet, she decided to leave his room. Her feet touched something on the floor, it was his phone . She picked it up , unblocking the it. A beautiful picture if smiling Radhika flashed at her, she checked Arjun once and then moved to the gallery . That was full of her pictures, some beautiful some cute and other like caught off guard. She thought for a moment, he was enamoured by her. He might just give up everything to have her in his life. May be Radhika was the  key to his happiness, she took steps to exit Arjun's room. For the first time her brain was running in a different direction, she was aware that Radhika was engaged to be married. But she wasn't yet. Her brother deserved everything and above all Radhika was ger choice too.She smiled, she had to do this carefully and slowly. They were meant to be together and Nandini had made up her mind to bring them together, even if it was in a twisted way.

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Radhika's night went in thinking about Bonnie and Arjun. There was something fishy about the two . Why out of all it was Bonnie who recorded Radhika with Chirag, it was Arjun who was contiguously telling everybody in office that she being a middle class would have sold the presentation for few bucks. She knew it was him, he was trying to bribe her. Break her from her friends . But when she refused he went behind her back. Leaving the bed slowly Radhika walked into the balcony, he did have a reason. He had lied to her about being Ashsih . She could have spilled that infront of Sam. But, was that the only reason? Her mind replayed all incidents sivce she met him first and then in Mumbai. She recalled his behaviour, he would hurt taunt Neil and others . But he was extremely sweet to Sam. When ever she would be hurt or gloomy he would push her to leave everything behind. He never suggested or help her to sought things out.She took a deep breath; ''This is related to Sam or BS or someone in her family. But how???''  She decided to find the link between Bonnie and Arjun. 

Next morning, Radhika kept eyes on Bonnie's movements. They way her body postures went from relaxed to sultry on Arjun's arrival.piked her doubts. She felt disgusted, but after thinking hard she couldn't come to  the conclusion about how to get secrets about them. She looked around irritated and smiled. Teji was ogling at Bonnie like love lost puppy; 'how did I forget this'  Smiling she walked to Teji; ''You need to get the keys of Bonnie's pedestal and you have take me to her home'

''But why'' Teji looked confused. She smiled and narrated to him about her plan in brief. She didn't wanted to scare him. After lot of struggle Teji somehow managed to get the keys . But to his bad luck Arjun was standing behind them; ''Stealing is a crime'' Radhika shut her eyes once and then turned confidently; ''Did you see us stealing  something? if yes please specify'' She crossed her fingers nervously. "'then what were you doing near Bonnie's work station'' She realised , he was intimidating her he saw nothing.

''May be I was searching something of mine which had fallen down and Teji was helping me'' He gave  them both a look , Before walking off. Radhika wiped her forehead. She somehow got hold of Bonnie's pen drive, quickly copying everything , she kept it back. It was the recording that got her framed. There was one more recording, Bonnie was talking to a guy who had his back to camera, they were planning to harm BS and the her eyes widen. There was a 3rd person Chirag too in the recording. But she knew the one addressing them was Arjun, but since he had his back to the camera. She couldn't prove a thing.  She was angry on all three, she walked to the water dispenser to get herself a glass when she over heard Bonnie talking over the phone, she was inviting Arjun to her house. Radhika smiles, Arjun took an early leave and Radhika decided to follow him. She dragged Teji along and jumped infront of his car. He couldn't help but smile looking at her expression; ''What?''

''lift. Me and Teji are going for a lunch and his bike broke down. Please drop us till the nearest bus stop. Arjun thought then agreed. He was irritated thinking her going on lunch with Teji; 'She has time and smiles for everyone but me'   He dropped them infront of a restaurant as per Radhika's demand and drove off. ''Now take me to Bonnie's house'' Teji was scared but for her friendship he agreed. Meanwhile, Radhika message Sam  and Neil to come to an address

***

Neil's words about learning from heart break kept ringing in Sam's ears. She felt a strange pain in her chest. She was insecure about her bond with Neil. He was growing close to Radhika very soon. He trusted her; 'Does he love her? Can be. She is perfect. Any guy would want a girl like her then why won't Neil. He sings with her, her writes like her. They share common interest . Everything was alive when they were together. Are you jealous Sam'  Asked a small voice. She took and deep breath rubbing her temples, trying to ease out the thoughts off her head, just then her phone buzzed.

Sam was little surprised looking at message. It stated urgent, she wondered if Radhika was in a trouble . Without wasting a second she left. Her mind kept running a prayer to keep Radhika safe. She got a call from Neil and narrated him all. he informed her that he was following her. When Sam reached, first thing she did was hugged Radhika; ''Are you fine, I was so worried''

''I have something to show you'' Taking Sam along she pressed the door bell and to Sam's surprise Arjun opened the door. His face paled; ''Arjun?'' 

''Sam there is more'' Radhika showed Sam the video leaving her shocked; ''Bonnie Chirag and this 3rd person wants BS in dust. You were just a pawn. But who could be the 3rd one'' Radhika's eyes turned to Arjun; ''Sam, this is Bonnie's house. ''

Sam's eyes immediately darted to Arjun; ''No Sam, why would I? I was here to get things out of that traitor'' 

''And how Sir? By dancing in her arms. I saw you hugging her'' Sam's eyes watered. Arjun smiled; ''yes, I knew she had been  throwing signals at me so I used it against her'' 

''Another bluff'' Neil smirked. Arjun clenched his teeth, he glared at Radhika. But she was still a kid infront of him; ''Sam, you want a proof . Here it is'' He played a audio recording where Bonnie confessed how she framed radhika. Sam blinked once but unsure whom to trust. She walked off to Neil. Radhika informed Piyali and Samrat too. They confronted Bonnie, who in that moment wanted to blame Arjun. But looking at him she knew he would end her story once for all. She took the blame and Piyali suspended her , blacklisting  her career. Arjun tried to follow Sam but she drove off with Neil Radhika.

He walked into Bonnie house and slapped her hard; ''You recorded me. How dare you? You thought I would trust you blindly . I am Arjun, I just trust myself. Now before I lose my temper. Get your sorry arse out of this house at once''He banged his fist on the wall, he had to start from the beginning. He had seen doubt in Sam's eyes.

Neil pulled his car near a ice-cream parlour and got down. Sam too followed him. He ordered five different flavours; ''Have it , it will make you feel better''

''Or help me gain weight? I am fine Idiot'' Sam tried to smile, but couldn't . Neil opened his arms and she hugged him; ''I am made to be duped and hurt'' She sounded depressed; ''he caressed her head; ''We learn from mistakes Sam. I want you to learn from yous too'' She just nodded; ''Drop us home'' he smiled taking her along.

Radhika tried making Sam smile, but Sam was too heartbroken at the moment. When they reached. Neil caressed her cheek, before she walked off. When they moved in, Ajun was already seated on the stairs; ''radhika tell him to leave'' She walked pass him , ignoring him completely . He tried to move but Radhika blocked his way; ''you should leave''

''I will after I speak to sam'' he tried pushing her aside, but she stood firm; ''She doesn't want to and I won't let you hurt her more'' Arjun gripped her arms lifting her to his face level; ''You don't know , what you are messing with. I can destroy you radhika''

''I know the 3rd invisible one in the video was you, I just couldn't prove it. But no worries , I will slowly. And Sir, I would do it openly without being two faced'' His grip turned mad; ''You will pay for this.'' With a jerk he pushed her back and left, She rubbed her forearms. Before getting into the car , Arjun turned and locked his eyes with Radhika. She was turning a road block for his plans. Till now he didn't wanted to go hard on her for his feelings, but now revenge took over his mind completely. He had made up his mind to throw her off his way completely.

***

Somewhere in a remote village a doctor was treating a guy in his small village hospital. The guy had his face and arms badly burned. he had been in this situation for a more than a year. The doctor and Police had tried to find about his whereabouts but got no success. The patient was incapable of speaking as his vocal chords were damaged. The doctor was trying his all to save  him to get him back on toes.

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Next- Arjun tires to woo Sam, she decides to take a break from everything. 

Future updates- Lonavla trip and Arjun kisses Radhika 😜

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