Sam threw her body on the bed replaying the events of the day. She felt cheated betrayed  by Arjun. His presence at Bonnie's residence had planted the seeds of doubt in her heart. She was forced to think if she had made a wrong choice placing her heart in the hands of a man like Arjun. Suddenly his mysterious personality which attracted her seemed to be the reason for her worry. She felt irritated unlucky for being rejected ad used by the ones she trusted. She wanted to leave everything and go far. She sat up holding her head in her hands , she thought it would be good if she takes a break . BS had to finalise a location in Lonavala , that made a take a decision. She stuffed few clothes in her bag and message Samrat.

''Where are you going'' Radhika's question interrupted her flow of hands. Sam smiled ''I am going to Lonavala, need a break and I will also have a look at the shoot location'' She tried to reason , but Radhika could see the pain through her force smile. Grabbing her arm she turned Sam around; ''Running isn't a solution. Plus, I won't allow you to go  alone. Its just not safe '' Sam cupped her face; ''I will be fine Chashni, I need his for my sanity . Just do me a favour, I don't want Arjun to reach me. Can you keep him away? Radhika nodded ''Can I accompany you the to bus stop'' Sam agreed, Radhika stuffed her bag with few things. She had 2 plans in mind. First, she would convince Sam to let her come to Lonavala and second, she will some how manage to send Neil with her.  She looked at the direction of changing room and message Neil, briefing him on Sam's plan. Sam walked out dressed in a track pant and a white shirt ; ''Lets go'' 

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Neil lay on his stomach watching his and Sam's moments on the wall. He may have promised himself , never to run behind her but he still cared. The message tone attracted his attention and he picked his mobile to check it, reading it he was thoughtful about going on leaving Sam alone. He didn't wanted to be hurt again; ''You know, you should go'' His eyes moved to his mother, who stood next to him; ''Its ok, come what may she always will be your friend. Just remember one thing son, people use you because you let them. All the best'' Prerna left leaving a smiling Neil behind, he understood what his mom said . He stuffed his back pack with necessary things and left for Bus stop.

Radhika kept lecturing Sam on dos and don't of travelling , she would time and again try bribing Sam in taking her along. Sam couldn't help but smile at the innocence of her friend. Radhika loaded Sam with snacks chocolates and water. Time and again she would look around to find if Neil has arrived. Finally she smiled, Neil halted his running steps coming closer to Radhika. His smile expressed the gratitude he had for her. he whispered a small thanks and walked to the bus. Something made his legs stop, he turned to her again. Droping his bag , he walked back and pulled Radhika in a bear hug; ''Stay safe, you are important'' Pecking her forehead he got into the bus. Taking his place next to Sam; ''She called you right'' He nodded, both of them looked back through the window as Radhika waved at them with both hands. Sam leaned on her seat; ''I love her''

''Me too'' Neil's words shocked her, but she ignored. She already had a lot to think on.

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Arjun turned mad when Sam's number went unanswered for the 10th time. He felt his hard work going in drain. if he lose her trust he would lose the battle completely. he cursed , how he couldn't understand that Radhika was spying on him. Her innocence was tricking him every time. How much ever he tried, he felt weak whenever she looked at him those beautiful brown eyes.  His eyes went to the clock and he realised it was time for him to leave for work. 

As he moved to the elevator he kept dialling her number filing to get through her. The elevator doors slid opened with a ding sound and Radhika walked in humming happily. She didn't notice Arjun standing in a corner watching her, but he did. Once they reached BS, she stepped out happily. But before she could moving in . Arjun gripped her arm pulling her in a corner, she stared at him wide eyes all shocked ; ''Where is Sam''

She understood and smiled sweetly at him; ''She is your girl friend, then how would I know where she is'' Radhika removed her arm from his grip slowly and left smirking at him. He could his defeat in her eyes. Now he was all the way more determined to know where Sam was and finally he was able to , when he overheard Radhika telling Zubin about Sam going to Lonavla for location hunting. He quickly met Piyali and cooked up a story, but this time Radhika heard him and decided to tag along with her group. 

Arjun's irritation was on the peak when Radhika along with Zubin Kritika and Teji got it his vehicle. When he questioned them, Radhika happily waved the permission letter battling her lids innocently. Arjun wanted to be angry, but the moment his eyes landed on her face. All he wanted to do was stare at her. His anger vanished and it was replaced was a sweet smile that dawned his lips . As they drove to Lonavla Radhika irritated him with her random childish games. He warned all of them to speak a word and he would throw them off the vehicle. Radhika kept her finger on her lips. He mobile beeped , it was a message from Teji . He wanted a break. Radhika cleared her throat, with one finger on her lips she poked Arjun with other. he felt a jolt of electricity pass through his body. He applied quick brakes as his eyes travelled from her finger on his body to her eyes. locking his with them. She quickly withdrew her finger ''Sir, we need a break'' Arjun nodded and gestured all of them to take a break. As the 3 left Radhika to tried to get out, but he locked the car ''Where is Sam'' She smiled; ''How would I know ? I am with you''

''You are playing with fire'' He warned , she smiled; ''Don't worry Sir, I carry a litre of water with me. Enough for your size of fire'' She pressed her lips to hide her smile, he just wanted this banter to go on. But that would make him lose his guard so he decided to let her go. She hopped out and waked off to her friends. Arjun watched her walking off . He smiled and then his eyes landed on her phone, he quickly message Sam pretending to be Radhika and got her address. he smirked, he watched all them enjoying. he knew it was the right time, he fired the engine and drove off leaving all of them behind. They all were left shocked, Zubin suggested to move to the road and get a lift. After walking to some distance , they found Arjun changing tire. They all smiled and took a leisure walk to him. ''Zubin, karma pays back on the right time'' Arjun gritted his teeth but went about doing his work. Radhika walked to him; ''Shall I help'' he ignored and went about doing his work hurting his hand. He pulled out the spare wheel and rolled it on. Radhika decided to help him when she saw him hurt, which turned into another disaster as the the wheel rolled off. Arjun banged the tool on the earth, ''Go get it'' She stood dumb found , she knew  she wouldn't be able to get it alone. She tried to reason but slipped taking Arjun along. They rolled over the slanting road landing on the grass, with Radhika one Arjun. He stared at her face lost and the realized she had blood on her cheek. Rolling her below him, he asked worried; ''Are you hurt'' his fingers caressed her cheek, she blushed at his touch ''Sir its your blood on me'' She pushed him back taking his hand gently in hers. He watched her as she cleaned his wound and tied her handkerchief around his hand. He fell in love with her again. 

As others did the changing of tire, Arjun walked aside and called the hotel reception. He got to know that Sam checked out  with Neil in few hours of checking in. He understood, he had forgot to delete the message from Radhika's mobile and she must have seen it. He knew she was aware of Sam's new location. He pulled his hair, he fell for her again and she made a fool of him. There was only one way now, he had to scare her to get things out from her. Driving to a near by restaurant he asked everybody to have dinner but asked Radhika to stay back; ''I know you have informed Sam , tell me where she is'' She stayed quite; ''Radhika why are trying to break us apart''

''I am doing what's right for my friend. Do what you want, you won't get anything out of me'' Arjun twisted his neck and fired up the accelerator leaving all 3 behind and taking Radhika along, he drove to a lonely place . Pulling her out, she pulled her hand back frightened. He looked like a predator, she looked around to escape. But all around her was dark, Arjun locked her to the bonnet of the car, leaning on her; ''Are you ready to tell me where Sam is or..'' She gulped but refused to divulge any details. He smirked and caressed her cheek removing her hair from her shoulder . His hand brushed her back moving to her waist, Radhika shivered and shut her eyes. No one has ever touched her this way, not even Saral. She squeezed her body to escape his touch but he continued. His other arm cupped her cheek lifting her face up. He saw tears in her eyes, but for now he wanted to reach Sam. Arjun lifted her up bridal style as she kept protesting punching his shoulder. He dropped her on a pile of hay locking her below his body; ''Don't evoke the animal in me Radhika. I don't want to hurt you, but I can do anything to get what I want. Think Radhika you are a girl, alone with a man like me  and anything can happen  between us. Your life will be spoiled for ever'' She struggled to free her wrists from his iron grip, but failed. Fear made its way through her eyes, she was shivering in fear. His grip loosened. He knew, if he stayed a minute more he would take her, without her consent. But he kept his stern look; ''So you have decided to be on your friends side. Fine, goodluck with finding your way back home Ms Mishra'' jerking her off , he walked back to his vehicle. Her tears and pleadings fell on deaf years. He drove off leaving her alone in a dark deserted place all alone.

***

Sam gulped the melting snack in her mouth, relishing its taste with her eyes closed. She picked one more to put in her mouth when she found Neil staring in one direction. She lifted her plate and walked to Neil. She found him staring at something rather someone, her eyes followed his and found him smiling at a dancing couple; ''Dreaming about whom Neil''

''Someone, who would love to dance with me , only me'' His words sounded true. ''How would she be'' Sam asked and he laughed. He felt she was mocking his feelings , but then he recalled his mother's words. ''Someone like me, who loves all my idiotic stunts. Who isn't interested in a hunk but an idiot simple guy like me. Someone, who can complete my incomplete songs and compose words for my music. ''He smiled staring at the moon and Sam found herself lost is replaying his words. She couldn't understand why all his sentences pointed to one name , Radhika!

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