Radhika felt miserable. She decide to apologise for slapping him. She followed Arjun but he warned her to stay away. She still decided to point " Sir even Saral hasn't kissed me and I freaked out when..." rest of the words died in her throat

" you think I was dying to feel you? " he snorted sarcastically "and you just answered your query. Even your fiancee didn't wanted to kiss you and you think I would want to. "

" I apologised, there is no reason for insulting me" she wasn't a carpet neither she would let him treat like one.

" you are not even worth a look" In his anger Arjun forgot how venomous he could get. Radikha decided it was no use breaking her head against a stone wall. But she wasn't a girl to take everything silently.

" all this just because I didn't let you reach Sam. Right? " she smirked sending his anger to the peak. He grabbed her by arms pulling her up, " if I couldn't reach her it's because I didn't try full heartedly. I will show you what I can. I wish you would have died in the jungle I left you"

" you don't have to I know what you can" she paused and then added " Ashish or Arjun" his eyes widen in shock she was calling him a cheater. He let go of her " you know what Sir. I think I am going to tell Sam the truth" with that she dashed off. Arjun knew if she told Sam about it , his game will end. He chased her but she was no where to be found.

Radhika bought herself a new dress and changed into it quickly. She had decided to end it now. She was moving out of the shop when Teji caught up with her " chashni Sam said she will meet us in Mumbai . We should head back. " Radhika nodded .She walked towards the cab booked by her friends. Her eyes caught something . Throwing her bag in the car she ran in the opposite direction.

Arjun looked around searching for her. He wanted to talk to her or threaten her. He looked around again and his eyes caught her saving a child from getting hit by a car. He smiled and then screamed her name. Radhika pushed the little girl off the road but couldn't save herself from getting hit by the vehicle coming from the opposite end.

Sam smiled when Radhika' s name flashed on her phone . She answered to be left shocked. Neil called her name out but she didn't respond. He held her by arms , " Sammy what's wrong"

Ch...Chasni accident...hospital" Sam found herself incapable of forming the complete sentence. Neil took the phone and dialled back. It was Teji who had Radhika's phone. He narrated to Neil how Radhika risked her life for an unknown kid and how Arjun single handedly bought her to the hospital. Neil disconnected, he felt somewhere it was Arjun's fault. He dragged Sam along , for now he just wanted to see the girl who bought colours back to his life.

***

Nandini smiled looking at the details Ran a provided her about Mishras and Doshis. " Rana pay of all their creditors. Dilip Mishra is looking to expand his handicrafts business. Without letting anyone know, invest and when the time is right . I will take my interest Radhika "

" this is not right" Rana interrupted. Nandini smiled, "I know. Please ask lawyer to meet me and soon. I have to get some papers ready" Rana knew she wouldn't divulge any further details .hence, he left. Nandini was adamant on getting Radhika for Arjun..

Arjun cursed himself for uttering such mean words. Watching her lying on the bed covered in blood made his heart sank. He was ready to give his life in return of her. He felt like being pierced by multiple daggeres. He left the corridor and found himself a lonely corner. Pulling his knees to his chest , he cried like a baby. The pain he felt was worse, he felt it would take him along with it. He leaned his head back on the wall staring up like a list man. " Sir please have some coffee"

"How is she? " he asked Teji. " next 24 hrs are critical" Arjun's heart sank . His hurtful words echoed his ears. He never knew his words will become a reality that soon. He never wanted her hurt or in pain. Clutching his chest he let out a painful breath. 

Neil rushed into the hospital asking for Radhika's room. He ran towards the ICU with Sam in tow. They wanted to see her once, but the nurse stopped them, ''You aren't allowed.''

''How is she? '' Sam asked with tears in her eyes. ''She has been operated , but next 24hrs are critical.'' Sam covered her mouth sobbing . Neil watched Radhika through the glass pane, all he recall was her words about life. The way she made him enjoy the rain. he touched his cheek to feel the wetness. After years he felt a fear of losing someone so important. Sam had always been distant unresponsive towards his feelings. But Radhika was different, she made him realised how bad he had been hurting the one who loved him unconditionally, specially his mom. ''Its all because of me. I shouldn't have insisted her to keep Arjun off. ''

''Yes, you tend to draw people in your mess'' Neil's words shocked Sam. She stared at him but he wasn't looking at her. ''I need to see that Arjun of yours. I doubt he has something to do with this'' With that he left.

***

''Did she really get hit saving a kid or it was you who pushed her. '' neil's words came like molten Lava , destroying Arjun; solace. He looked at the latter once before burying his face in his knees. Neil squatted down to his level. ''I know she doubts you something and you have been trying to throw her off your path. But hear me out loud and clear Arjun Mehra, if she blames you after waking up. You will regret the day you were born.'' Arjun didn't react, Neil left with a disgusted grunt. Arjun smirked, 'I have always regretted my birth'

After 6 hrs of perilous wait, the doc informed about Radhika gaining consciousness. The group rejoiced and Arjun took a deep breath of relief.  Radhika was being shifted to the other room . Sam helped her sitting up. She looked around to find all her friends glaring at her with their arms to chest. ''You can't scold someone on hospital bed'' she said with a straight innocent face. All of them tried hard to control , but Sam couldn't she broke into a laughter so did the others. Sam threw her arms around  Radhika, the smile was now accompanied with tears, ''Chashni , I love you so much''

''Then please get me something to eat. That doc drank all my blood.'' They lauged looking at curled lip.  After a minute a nurse walked in and placed a bowl on the table. ''You are eating thin for next 2days'' Radhika made a face expecting her friends to take some pity. They just turned their faces away. ''How can all of you be so cruel''

Sam lifted the spoon to her mouth, ''We will have to, you have made past few hours to be the most cruel ones''

''I want to go home. '' She suddenly turned a 3 yr old refusing to eat. Sam now sat on the bed with spoon to her mouth, ''Not until you finish this'' Reluctantly Radhika took in the spoon making faces. Arjun watched everything from the door with a faint smile on his face. He loved her too much to hurt her. Yet he did. He recalled how Nandini would warn him against his temper, yet he ignored. 

''Here comes the hero. '' Kritika's voice broke the trance. Arjun just smiled, his eyes still on Radhika. She looked at him once and then turned to Sam, ''If I am alive its because of him. He carried this 49.5 kgs sack to this hospital. You should give him a chance.'' Sam smiled but for now now she decided to stay with Radhika, as Arjun could wait. He understood and left the room.

As the day changed to the next one, Radhika made the staff ear bleed. She kept ranting about the bad food and hospitality. her friends understood that she was doing all this for getting discharged.  After 2 days , doctors declared Radhika fit to be free. She sat looking around as Sam packed her medicines and clothes. Just then a nurse came asking her to clear the formalities . Sam left and Arjun entered the room. She gave him one glance turning her eyes away. ''You don't want to talk''

''Sir, let me end it here. i don't trust you when it comes to Sam but I saw the good in you when you saved my life. I am giving you a benefit of doubt. More than this we don't have anything else to discuss.'' Arjun kept staring at her as she looked away. He blamed himself for that hate. ''We are good to leave.'' Sam spoke entering the room. Radhika smiled getting up, the pain shot up and she stumbled. Before Arjun could hold her, Neil's strong arms steadied her, she smiled, ''I thought you left for Mumbai''

''I did but then took a U turn back. I don't trust anyone with my best friend.'' He replied affectionately.

''We could have driven her back safely'' Sam spoke . Neil smiled, ''Yes , I have no doubts about that. But You and Arjun need to talk. Right Chashni'' Radhika  nodded. Neil walked her out and the others followed. Arjun had his fingers curled into a fist. She was back to being a stranger, he was glad she gave him a benefit of doubt. But it pained to see someone else to be her support. He watched as Neil helped Radhika in his car , he gently tied the seat belt before taking the driver seat. He watched as the 2 discussed laughed spending a merry time. Arjun hated Neil, for all his goodness for the friendship he had with is Radhika.

Sam was lost too. Neil appeared distant. There was a time he was pulling her away from Arjun , but now he seemed to be pushing her on to him . Leaning on the car she realised, he wasn't just pushing her to Arjun. He was pushing her away.

***

Radhika got a beautiful welcome when Mala stood their at the door with her open arms. She limped to her mothers arms welcoming the feeling of home. But her happiness knew no bounds when she heard Saral. He looked pained to see her bandaged and limping. ''Radhu, just few months of distance and you do this. Is the car that hit you safe"

Radhika punched him playfully hugging him. Arjun couldn't understand how he managed to fly back when he did all to hold him away. ''What about your course?'' Radhika asked

''It can wait. But I had to see you after hearing of your accident.'' he walked in and Mala invited all of them inside. Arjun watched as the couple sat holding hands and others teased them. he couldn't take more and abruptly got up, ''I have some work, see you all soon. ''

''Sam, you should go with Sir. It has been days since you 2 spoke''

Sam opened her mouth to say something when Neil pitched in, ''Yes, Chashni is right. You carry on and I will have an extra plate of delicacies prepared by aunty.'' Saral gave him a hifi. Radhika gestured Sam to go and she followed Arjun out.

***

''I am sorry I doubted you. But Radhika cleared all my suspicions '' Sam spoke little hesitant. Arjun smirked, ''Sometimes I feel, you should be in relationship with Radhika. You trust her more than me''

''Arjun, I do trust her. There is no doubt about that and about trusting you. Its the question of my whole life.'' Arjun saw the agitation on her face. He quickly changed the game taking a step forward. ''lets get married''

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