Hrishikesh

Radhika walked into the orphanage to take her class...the kids were busy playing ....Radhika clapped once; ''ok all of you sit now'' Radhika took her place as her fingers touched the keys ..music started flowing in the room....even the people working outside that room smiled hearing the melody her fingers created...among all this Radhika was unaware of a presence ....Arjun watched her teaching the kids ....she had her unique way with them....the kids would giggle laugh around her...after the class they dragged her out to play with them ...Arjun stood in corner watching them...she mingled with them as if she was there age....there was something about her spirit that made Arjun want her...guard her..he wanted to know her desperately. He was shrewd and he played his cards well.

Radhika after finishing her hours walked towards the exit...white passing through the corridor she was few men carrying lots of boxes ...curiosity made her way and Radhika peeped in...a man squatting on his feet was  distributing gifts to kids....some pecked his cheek...some hugged him...Radhika smiled; 'what a good man' Radhika's feet moved...as she walked across him, she was surprised to see who it was; ''Ashish'' Arjun turned his eyes locking with her...; ''Hi to you...done with your music lesson??''

Radhika; ''you ....all this..''

Arjun smiled but it didn't reach his eyes; ''I have a heart only for them...as even I am one of them''

Radhika lips made a perfect O feeling sorry...Arjun's throat moved looking at the small rose petals ...Radhika took a step forward; ''Sorry I judged you...you are really a nice man''

Arjun; ''Apology??? Only if you accept my friendship''

Radhika smiled one extending her hand; ''friends'' Arjun grabbed it in one go....her small soft palm fitted so well in his large hard one...she started her blabber and Arjun was lost...on his request she walked him to nearby tea shop....they chatted Arjun told her  about him but with filtered details and Radhika spoke all...when she spoke of her fiance Saral..Arjun clutched his jaw hard...Radhika took her leave after exchanging no.s Arjun watched her walking to the auto rickshaw once she was in...he followed her in his car...Radhika hopped on the stairs like a bird walking to the first floor and knocked....she turned looking at the sky which was turning dark due to clouds...just then someone opened the door and Arjun watched her running inside through his tinted glasses....he was about to drive away..when he saw her dancing on the terrace...she was trying to catch the rain drops in her mouth...Arjun forgot to blink...; 'you are not going to marry that fiance of yours.....good he is leaving for a year...its enough for me..I will comeback for you...to make you mine' Arjun drove off...he messaged Bonnie that he will back in Mumbai the next day...he decided to stay in touch with Radhika....little Radhika knew he actually took a new no. only to be in touch with her...

Mumbai

Piyali went through all the resumes...but nothing impressed her , won of the meeting Bonnie mentioned about venture capitalist Arjun Mehra..he was known to have magic to turn business around..his association alone would give Bird Song a boost...she lifted her intercom; ''Bonnie can you arrange a meeting with Arjun at the earliest'' Arjun smiled when Bonnie gave him the news....he wanted them in pain...they escaped 5 years back...he lost 2 people he loved the most...Arjun was adopted by Nandini's parents when they found him lost in the middle of the road...Nandini was all grown and busy in her career...Arjun's arrival completed their family...they gave him so much love that Arjun forgot he was orphan...and then that fateful day arrived.....Arjun had come from London to give them a surprise...he discovered Nandini was in love  with a married man since years. Arjun tried reasoning with her but gave up when she refused to budge....He decided to deal along with his parents...may be she might listen to them.Arjun decorated the house to welcome his parents who had been out of station...Arjun was all ready but instead of his parents he received the news of their death...a fatal accident took them away from him...making him orphan again...Arjun got to know that a girl was driving the car, Samaira Khanna...but she got released because it was just an accident...later he got to know that it was Samrat Samaira's father who left his sister heartbroken...Arjun opened his eyes with lot of hate for Khanna's...; ''Samaira you made me orphan again...I will make sure you and your family rot in hell'' Arjun rubbed his neck, ready to retire for the night...just then his phone buzzed...he smiled ..it was a message from Radhika ..off lately they chatted as friends...and she would send him all childish jokes...Arjun smiled...; ''Amid all the darkness...you are my light..your smile ...your laughter ...it stays with me all the time..after I finish all this ...I will tell you my heart...convince you to be mine....'' Arjun smiled opening his arms he inhaled the breeze deep...closing his eyes he recalled Radhika's face...her smile her voice...her dance in rain...opening his eyes he was smiling 

Bird Song

Arjun met Piyali and accepted her offer putting his terms and conditions to make it look real than planned ...he kept a condition that his decision would be final and no one would directly deal with clients other than him....Piyali was desperate to save bird song and she readily agreed without giving a second thought... Arjun smirked to himself while leaving he gave one look to Sam who was busy in her cabin....; 'Soon you will be free of all your worries and other pains....because I will give you one to last for life '

Arjun walked to the elevator..but it seemed taking time...being an impatient man he moved to stairs walking down...suddenly he was being pulled and pinned to the wall...Bonnie started at him hungrily; ''Where is my prize '' Leaning she kissed his strong jaw...Arjun smirked ; ''I think I have been paying you double the salary BS pays...isn't that enough''

Bonnie looped her arms around his neck; ''I want you''

Arjun looked at her lust filled eyes...had it been some other day he wouldn't have mind . But now things were different. He had fallen for a pair of most innocent looking eyes...eyes which had purity, innocence and a calmness that would calm the worst of the storms...Arjun pulled Bonnie's arms away from his neck pushing her away; ''I am off your limits'' he took two steps ahead of her

Bonnie felt humiliated; ''Since when...this isn't the first time''

Arjun; ''Since this moment....you are no more appealing to me''

Bonnie warned; ''Arjun don't forget..I can ruin your plans''

Arjun frowned turned and grabbed her neck; ''And I can ruin your life ...career and your so called bank balance...Bonnie I am your master and you are supposed to follow me...not threaten me....got my word'' Bonnie was shivering..she knew how wild and mad he could get...she quickly apologised and Arjun walked off pushing her aside....Bonnie coughed and rubbed her neck to ease the pain.

Hrishikesh

Radhika tried reaching Sam and was able to connect after lot of difficulty..though Sam spoke to her nicely. But she took no interest in helping Radhika realize her dream...Radhika was little heartbroken... Saral felt bad for her...he knew she trusted goodness pays back...but when there was no response from Sam..they decided acting upon Plan B...which they were keeping aside thinking to take a

Riddhima kept practicing with her fake accent as Saral and Ankush helped her to appear like Samaira over the phone...Riddhima was shivering...she knew she would be dead if Dilip knew of the lies..by now she had already withdrawn twice....but Radhika gave her a puppy look making her heart meat; ''you will bring a catastrophe with those innocent eyes of yours...why me...'' She whined and went back to her practice...Radhika felt bad about lying...Ankush understood he came to her; ''Choti its not that none of us know of this lie....and sometimes you have to take another route to live your dream....we just have one life''

Radhika looked at her elder brother; ''What about yours then''

Ankush huffed...he had been a meritorious student throughout, after finishing his masters in Economics and Statistics...he had many offers...but somehow Mala never was in favour of Ankush living far....he gave up his dream and joined his father...Due to Ankush Dilip's business increased by 10 folds...but somewhere his dreams took a back seat....Ankush smiled cupped Radhika's face; ''if you get yours...I will believe I got mine...'' Radhika shook her head sadly not agreeing to him....Akush just pulled her into a bear hug...pulling her puffed cheeks to make her smile.

There was a huge drama in Mishra household once Dilip got a call from Sam aka Riddhima....neither he nor Mala were in favour of sending Radhika away this far...after lot of discussion Saral stepped in; ''Uncle...I think since Radhika is engaged to me...its my right whether to let her go to Mumbai or not and I allowed her...''

Mala; ''Saral...don't fall for her puppy face...its Mumbai...who knows she might just get spoiled in that city''

Saral wanted to laugh at Radhika's angry pout...but he kept a serious face; ''I trust her...and I want her to live her dream for once...'' looking at Saral's strong support Dilip Mala reluctantly agreed... during late leaving radhika jumped over terraces to reach Saral's terrace which was just and called him up....Saral got an unexpected hug, he blinked smiled and hugged her back; ''be a good girl....no need to get involved in anybody's matter...remember Radhu there are just handful of people who trust goodness...for others its just a charade '' Radhika nodded thanked him once before running back . Saral made a prayer; ''God ! Please keep my Radhu safe and out of trouble''

Mumbai

Arjun easily got all details regarding BS from Piyali...he was supposed to join in 15 days...but before moving in he wanted to get introduced to Sam....Arjun leaned on the plush couch staring at Sam's picture on the laptop screen with lot of hatred ; ''Bonzo'' The while Labrador came running wagging its tail ....Arjun cuddled him...he took out a scarf which belonged to Sam and Bonnie stole it for him....he made Bonzo take the scent....getting up from his place he walked out with Bonzo....Arjun noticed a disturbed Sam jogging along the pavement....he pulled the scarf again making bonzo smell..untying the dog he whispered; ''Catch it'' A trained Dog it was and it pounced on Sam like a predator....holding her down...Sam a little startled , scared tried shooing him off....but it kept holding her shirt in a tight grip...Sam called out for help..Arjun took a slow walk enjoying her tormented state...he squatted ; ''Bonzo come here boy''

The Lab jumped woofed and ran to its master, Sam stood up all startled looking at the hunk infront of her; ''if you can't control it. ..keep it at home''

Arjun gave her a sharp look; ''No one made an announcement that miss rude owns the street''

Sam was taken aback, no one spoke to her in that manner except Piyali. She retorted; ''Mine or not...train you dog to behave'' Arjun smirked and shooed Bonzo, it pounced on Sam again making her squeak before falling on her back. Sam cursed ; ''Are you insane...''

Arjun walked closer; ''you asked me to train him....now you know how well trained he is...he caught you yet didn't bite you'' Arjun gestured Bonzo by his finger and the Dog sat comfortably leaving Sam...Arjun extended his hand...Sam still in daze took it; ''Samaira Khanna'' Arjun smiled and walked off...Sam felt humiliated; ''Hey that's rude...atleast tell me your name''

Arjun replied walking off; ''I never asked yours...'' Sam stood frozen at her place not knowing how to react...

Neil, walked inside his mother's office...the staff wished him as he walked passed them. Reaching Prerna's cabin...he was about to knock when he saw her leaning on the table hofling her head with both hands..he got worried..; ''Mom'' Neil barged in running to Prerna...she lifted her eyes up; ''Neil Melhotra ....what brings you here''

Neil closed his eyes taking a deep sigh of relief; ''Mom I thought you were sick....and why can't I be here''

Prerna took a moment; ''Answer that yourself''

Neil knew she was angry; ''Mom ...look I am sorry...can we have lunch together...please'' Prerna looked at her only child....he wasn't a bad boy...but he was someone who got too involved ...she knew how he looked at Sam...which she never reciprocated ...she feared getting him hurt...Prerna closed her eyes....then gave up; ''Fine order it''

Neil happily ordered all what his mom loved.....once ready...they started bonding over the food...just then Neil's phone buzzed..looking at the caller id he picked up immediately; ''Yes Sam....oh how...don't worry all will be good...I will be there in sometime'' When Neil turned to Prerna she had already left the food standing near her vast office table she picked the intercom; ''Don't postpone the meeting....I will be there in a minute....and ask someone to clean the food from my cabin'' Neil started at his dejected mother....who picked her notebook and left the cabin without giving him a single glance...

Mumbai Airport

Stepping out of the Mumbai Airport Radhika smiled, she was finally near her dream to be something...she inhaled the sir; ''its so amazing ''

Dilip made a face; ''so polluted and crowded...our Hrishikesh air is so clean...'' Radhika looked at Dadji who was rolling his eyes at his grumpy son.

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Radhika had set her foot in the City of Dreams to live her dream....Arjun 's dream is to destroy Sam to dust...but his desire is Radhika....Sam's dream is bring back BS glory...she desires only her mother's love.....and Neil...he dreams of Sam...and desires only her happiness... from next watch their worlds getting Tangled ...untangled and then all of them holding the corners of same web....

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