Manya entered the famous multi cuisine restaurant in Sydney, with a group of her friends. The group kept laughing and fooling around. Though, physically present she was mentally somewhere else. She felt hurt, that it took a week for her parents to inform her about her brother being alive. She wanted to go back then, but they refused asking her to concentrate on her course. Irritated she brutally stabbed the salad ordered by her friend. He understood her sullen mood and tried consoling her wrapping an arm around her waist. Manya removed it, she hated when he tried getting intimate with her. Lately, she had started hating everything around her. She wanted to go back, to her family.

Ankush thanked a family which insisted on meeting the chef who made the meal for them. He turned to leave when his eyes fell on a young girl pushing a guy away from her. She warned him and then started puncturing the salad with her fork. She looked home sick, she looked Asian. Passing by the table , he studied her profile and found a small Om pendent around her neck. He smiled and walked back to the kitchen. He quickly fixed a snack and asked one of the server to deliver to the table.

Manya blinked in surprise , the server handed her a note. She opened it and it made her smile, 'Don't know the reason for your sadness, but this might just make you smile' Manya looked at the burger decorated with two green chillies. Smiling she took a bite and next moment she was taken back to the street food of Mumbai, vada pav. A big smile cover her lips. he finished the whole thing without giving a break. She asked for the chef, she wanted to thank him. The server asked her to wait, but before Ankush could meet her. Manya's friends dragged her away. She turned around and gave one look to the restaurant building, smiling she left.

***

Sam chewed her nails, it had been a week since Radhika shifted to Neil's house. They had been going around together for concerts, dinners and all kinds of fun activities. They were even spending maximum time in office together. She wanted to o back so that Radhika could shift, but looking at Jai's condition.Her mind couldn't let go the images of Neil-Radhika on a previous day in office. Sam had walked in late and had decided to work after sharing a cup of coffee with Neil. She couldn't find him anywhere and made her way to terrace. Her legs froze at on the last step hearing the joy filled laughter, she peeped to find Radhika sitting on the railing and Neil pretending to throw her off. They were having a mock scuffle, in process their fingers were interlaced together. Sam knew Radhika wasn't the kind to throw her at guys, but her vibes attracted attention like magnet. Sam envied her best friend. She felt an emptiness creeping with Neil throwing all attention at Radhika. Her mind knew that she could never have the kind of bond with Arjun. But she reasoned, she isn't supposed to. He was going to be her husband , both were different , a husband could never be a friend.

''Sam, I am taking Jai to the doctor. Take care of BS today.'' Piyali informed. Sam nodded and softly smiled at her brother, who read the lines of worry on his sister's face. Jai stared at Sam for few more minutes before being wheeled out by his mother.

Sam grabbed her bag and helmet leaving for BS. It was Friday, people were already in the mood of weekend. Sam smiled walking past the excited employees waiting for day to end. She greeted Radhika with a hug, she was walking away just then Radhika called her out, ''Sam Arjun Sir was looking for you.'' Sam smiled and with a nod, changed her direction to Arjun's room.

"It has been weeks since we last had fun, I miss you Arjun.'' Bonnie purred leaning closer to Arjun's seated form.

''What have you done to trap Neil? Nothing, give me results and you will see a lot of me and soon'' He replied without looking at her. Bonnie walked closer, she brushed her hand along the length of his muscular arm, ''How am I benefitted in trapping Neil?''

''he is a millionaire; don't be deceived by his happy jolly form. He is a kind of guy to settle down with. Trap him, remove him from my path and you will not have to work for rest of your life.'' Standing up he walked to the window. Bonnie turned him around and threw her arms around his neck, ''Do I get you then, for once.'' Arjun smiled and nodded. For now he wanted Neil tangled in some situation which would keep him off Radhika and Sam.

With a smile plastered on her face, Sam pushed open the door without knocking. The view that greeted her , send her temper soaring, ''Am I interrupting and Bonnie, who allowed you in the premises of BS.''

''Sam, I didn't hear you knock.'' Arjun stammered taken aback. Sam ignored him and stood opposite to Bonnie, ''I suppose you understand the meaning of being restrained from the premises. If not, take this to be my last warning. I see you anywhere near BS , I will have you arrested.'' Bonnie scurried off quietly.

''Sam...'' Arjun's words remained unspoken as Sam silenced him by the lift of her palm, ''I need time to think about us.'' With that she walked off. Radhika watched Sam's angry demure pacing off to cabin. She smiled, ''Step 1 completed.''

She quickly picked her laptop and knocked Sam's cabin. Sam asked her to step in, ''I am ready with the presentation.'' Sam quickly walked to her friend engulfing her tightly. Radhika rubbed her back, ''What's wrong?''

''Everything. I just don't know what to do and how'' Sam meant Neil and Arjun. She didn't wanted to point that she was jealous of Radhika-Neil friendship. But Radhika understood, ''Then just stop trying and give a break. Let's go out.''

''Where?''

''Rock concert, Neil too is a part this time. We will go and support him'' Sam was shocked, it had been years since Neil last performed. Though, she was happy. A tinge of envy struck her, Neil chose to let Radhika know and not her. ''let's go and buy blue wigs''

''What are we going to do with wigs?'' Sam asked confused

''The band he is performing with is Blue, so we go there as their devotees wearing blue wigs.'' Radhika chirped . Sam watched her for a second before breaking into giggles, ''Come back Chashni''

''The day you shift, I will.'' Radhika replied.

''I am doing it , this evening itself.'' Radhika clapped and went back to do her work. Sam finally smiled. Radhika was right, it was time to give a break.

Arjun was still confused at how suddenly table were turned around. His hard work had gone in vain, he couldn't think of anything better. He had been careless to allow Bonnie in. he should have asked her to leave then. Leaning on to his table he closed his eyes to replay the events that happened before Sam barged in. He recalled Bennie's call, begging to let her meet once. He recalled walking to the reception and walking her in, his eyes snapped open. He remembered passing Radhika and her scrutinizing gaze. ''Radhika!!! How did I miss you, it had to be you.''

He banged his fist on the table and walked back to his chair. Picking the intercom, he snapped, ''Ms Mishra, can I see you for a minute.''

After a minute Radhika walked in like a lamb on the sacrificial stone, wearing a very innocent expression over her face. Arjun saw through it,'' Yes Sir''

He got up with a jerk and grabbed her arm pulling her closer, ''you played that little stunt, didn't you.''

''What stunt are you talking about Sir? I was busy with the project the whole day.'' She blinked innocently at him. He twisted her arm behind her back , pulling her front to his, ''I know, it was you who informed Sam about Bonnie being in my cabin. You must have send her here. Admit it.''

Radhika twisted her arm to get free, '' Sir, I didn't mention Bonnie and if you knew it would be bad why didn't you use your brain?''

''You are playing with fire.'' He warned.

''Say something new'' She retorted with the role of her eyes.

''Don't make me behave like a monster.''

''You aren't behaving a human now.'' She replied again without a hint of fear.

''Stay out, and you will be spared.''

''Same goes with you. Stay out and I won't show Sam your real colors.'' His eyes turned murderous. He glared at her angrily. She kept twisting and turning trying to free herself, ''Sir, let me go or you might have the second incident of the day. Sam will start looking for me in few minutes.''

Arjun smiled, pulling her along. He unlocked the balcony door and dragged her along out on to it locking the door behind him, ''Now, no one will disturb us.''

She blinked, ''I will push you off this floor.'' She warned and he laughed. Radhika tried pushing his off her and he pulled her closer, ''Are you aware, in the process of saving Sam, you are presenting yourself to me in a silver platter.''

''No Sir, I am actually killing the feelings Sam has for you and about me. You don't have the intestine to digest me.'' She smiled and his anger melted. He brushed her cheek, ''I don't want you hurt. I care for you.''

''You don't care for anyone other than yourself. You want to punish Sam for the accident that cased your parent's death, don't you see she has been punished enough. ''

His eyes widen realizing his secret was out. ''Punished, her brother is alive and my parents died. Do you even what it feels to lose someone you love, and the ones who loved you unconditionally when your own blood left you to die on streets.'' She read the pain in his voice and eyes.

''Sir, punishment is not the answer for pain. It will leave you scarred too.'' He let go her arm turning away , ''I am ready to destroy my very existence to bring her to dust.''

She slowly pulled open the door, ''I won't let you Sir, wait and watch.'' Before he could understand she squealed a little running away. Arjun just smiled

Radhika rubbed her wrist, there was deep red mark over it. She dug her bag and found a thick pearl bracelet. For now she couldn't let Sam see it.

Neil adjusted the nodes of his guitar, it was a full house as audience chanted the name. BLUE had been his group since college, but he had dropped off after falling for Sam. She became his world. He was returning after 3 yrs, he smiled and recalled how Radhika pestered him. He thanked his stars that she did, it felt good to be back.

The group hugged each other once, before walking out on to the stage. the band started playing their famous numbers as the audience went crazy.

Sam went emotional watching Neil perform, Radhika shook her had and pressed the wig on to her head, ''Team BLUE'' Sam blinked and then laughed. there attention went to Neil when they heard him speak, ''I know its a It's a rock concert, but still with your permission I have something new to share with you guys. It will relate to all of us. So , shall I?''

The crowd cheered and Neil started

''Asoon main bhigati,

Baarishon main Jalaati

Manmarziyaan...

Dil ke raste na jana,

Phir yuhin pachtana

Manmarziyaan...

Jaldi na karna,

Ishq ki rahon main tum

Behekati Manmarziyan.....'' (this is original song and I don't own it)

(meaning -The dreams of your heart make you cry and burn even in the soothing rain. Not following your heart will leave nothing more than a regret in your life. Take slow and steady steps and don't rush as some routes can be misguiding)

The crowd turned mad hearing the melodies song as Neil went on a mad rampage on the guitar. The words struck with everyone and specially with Sam. She was forced to think, what her heart seek? What were her dreams...

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