''You are leaving when I need you the most. You promised one year, how can you marry now.'' Sam whined like child as she watched Radhika packing her stuff. Radhika left all work and walked to Sam, enveloping her in a hug she consoled her dear friend, ''Sam, I am not going forever. Saral had decided to send me back so that I complete my year here and this means even after marrying Saral, I am going to be your live-in partner. What say ready for an sizzling extra marital affair.'' Sam wanted to laugh, but controlled. Radhika poked her sides, making Sam squeeze her body. After a minute she burst out into giggles of laughter, both girls threw their bodies on the bed and lay side by side staring at the ceiling, ''I will miss you Chasni. Wish I had known you earlier, you complete something in me.''

Radhika turned to her, cupping her face she assured, ''Sam, I thought of sharing this later, but since you so sad let me just break the news to you.'' Sam stared at her friend expectantly, ''Saral is planning to find something in Mumbai, so that I can full fill my dream.'' 

Sam jumped up, ''Are you serious.'' Radhika nodded, and next moment Sam was her, crushing her down with her weight, ''Sammy , I can't breathe.''

''That's fine, one sec won't kill you. I am so happy Chashni. Let's go out. Get ready.'' She pushed Radhika in the changing room and gave one of her dresses. When Radhika stepped out out, Sam couldn't help but smile in appreciation. She wondered why her dear friend always hid herself under simple clothes. She dragged Radhika to the dresser and did her hair and make up. Sam changed into a short party wear and drove to her favourite disc. ''Let's party, to your marrige and to my love.''

''So when are you marrying Arjun Sir.''

''Never, because I love Neil.'' Radhika blinked, screamed and pulled Sam in a hug. Both the girls jumped at their places hugging each other, earning weird glances from the others on the floor. ''Are they gay.'' said one girl

''Well they look that to me.'' Said the guy dancing with her. The girls looked at each other and decided to play along. They danced rather close to each other, making others scrunch faces. Sam pretended kissing Radhika, hiding both their faces in the curtain of their dark hair. Radhika played along and then moved back shyly wiping her lips. In some time the crowd around them moved to a safe distance as the girls pretended drunk and started flirting with other girls. They left the place after midnight laughing their heart out at the disgusted crowd around them. 

***

''I am sorry, but I don't love you Arjun. I guess it was just an infatuation or a momentary happiness of having a a guy like you taking interest in me. But after spending time with you I realised, I never wanted a brooding serious hunk. All I wanted was a dimpled happy go lucky smile. '' She turned her eyes to Arjun, who stood with a grim expression, inside he was burning with rage. His plan fell flat on face. He was dreaming about about making Sam go crazy in his love and then brutally break her heart. But now his hard of months seemed crumbling down.

''And I should thank Chashni for that. Hadn't she stepped into my life and befriended Neil. I would have never understood my feelings for him and guess what, she admitted planning all of it so that I realise my true love.'' 

Arjun didn't react, he was mad at Radhika. She came like a storm and uprooted his world. He lost his heart, and because of that he lost his plan too. Had he tried controlling his feeling and had invested in keeping the distance between Neil and Sam. Things would have been different.But he had to fall, and for the girl who was determined to unmask him.

''Say something ?'' Sam's voice broke his stance. His eyes turned murderous, ''What do you expect me to say, I am fine Sam. Oh I am so glad. In all this drama, I am who look like a fool.'' He lifted his finger angrily at her and then just turned away, ''get out before I lose my senses.''  He warned turning away from her. Sam was taken aback, she had never seen this rude side of him. For a moment she was glad that she let Arjun go. Without wasting a minute she walked out of his cabin , moving to Neil's. To her surprise, he hadn't reported to work since 2 consecutive days. She dialled his number and IVR said the number was out of coverage area. She wondered where he could be, and that to without informing her. She shook her head to let go any negatives thoughts, she decided to utilize the time to  prepare and surprise and floor him with her proposal to sweep him off his feet. For the first time in years Sam was happy. She decided to let Neil know after attending, Radhika's wedding.

***

Radhika got a warm welcome back home, in a house loaded with relatives. Smiling she made her way to her room on pretext of being tired. She wanted sometime alone, she had given her consent for Saral, her heart spoke otherwise. 

A knock on her door broke the chain of her thoughts. Saral stood at the door smiling at her, she smiled in return asking him to walk in. He did and pulled a chair to sit exactly opposite to her, ''Why this marriage suddenly?''

''Why are you asking ? I thought you wanted to marry me.'' She asked.  

''I do, more than anyone and you know that.'' He said his eyes focused o her, ''But I know there is something which is why you are pushing for this wedding. Radhu, I am your friend. Won't you tell me.''

''Its nothing Saral, Mom just suggested it isn't good to delay . Plus, you have already been supportive. ''

''Are you sure?' He asked, he didn't wanted to push her. She nodded, a big smile plastered on her face. Saral left patting her cheek, both were unaware of the storm that had landed in Hrishikesh. He had decided to bring the drama , Radhika shook his life and he was planning to shake hers.

***

''All set?'' Arjun asked over the phone 

''Yes Sir, today was the haldi and mehndi, evening is the sangeet and tomorrow is the wedding. And the drama beings on main wedding time, he won't reach the venue. '' 

Arjun smiled, ''No, he should reach the venue . But to refuse her.'' With that he disconnected, you will have no option but me. Just me. 

Radhika was ready, dressed in pink and orange attire ready to wed Saral. She stared at her bridal reflection, was she really ready, she asked herself.  Closing her eyes  to she tried to control the emotions. With closed she saw him, staring down at her. Her eyes snapped open. She cursed herself for the wayward thoughts. The call of her name made her step out, ''I wish Ankush could make it.'' Mala said dabbing her moisten eyes with her saree corner.

''Bhai went so far to relieve us of all the loans. Travelling at short notice would be an extra expense, and he can see it live. Sam will showing it to him on skype.'' Mala nodded, walking her precious daughter down the aisle.  There feet halted when they found the marriage possession without the groom. ''Where is Saral?'' Radhika asked looking around.  Ridhima pulled Radhika into a hug, crying profusely. ''Di tell me what's wrong?''

''Today morning when I went to wake Saral up, he wasn't in his room. I thought he decided stay with his friends after his bachelor party. '' Riddima wiped her tears adding again, ''he came home, married to a different girl.''

Radhika stumbled, she couldn't believe it. Sam was quick to reach her friend, ''I want to know the reason, from Saral. Where is he?''

After few minutes both families stood in a room facing each other. Saral narrated how he got drunk and woke up next to a naked girl, who was their common friend. Radhika was aware the the girl Surabhi loved Saral, but hadn't imagine her stooping that low. ''She said and you believe, did you even asked what was she doing in that all guys party or she just appeared suddenly. Why didn't you ask for a mediacl check up? It was trap Saral, she took advantage of your goodness.'' Saral lifted his tear laden eyes at Radhika, she could sense he wanted to say more but couldn't. Radhika was irritated by this silence, angry she pulled all the ornaments off her body harshly.''Chashni , calm down.'' Sam hugged her crying form glaring at Saral with hatred, ''Why don't you just get out.''

''Not so soon'' Came a thundering voice surprising the two girls. Arjun stepped in the room, dressed as a groom. 

''What are you doing here?'' Sam asked. He ignored stepping towards , the Joshi's and Mishra's. ''The man who financed the restoration of your joint market is me, and I am here to collect my dues. As per the contract , you will have to pay the moment I ask''

Sam was agitated. She grabbed his hand dragging him to the other room, ''What's wrong with you, can't you see the situation . We can do this later.''

''No, she destroyed all between me and you . Now my turn.'' Jerking her arm she stepped into the crowded room again. ''So what have you decided about paying my dues.''

Dilip swallowed the dryness of his throat, ''We need time. Its not a small amount.''

''Time, that's what I lack. I gave you interest free loan and after 6 months you need more time; I have an option, give me Radhika. I marry her now and you can forget about the loan.'' There was a smack as Radhika palm landed on Arjun's cheek. ''A day back you were dying to marry Sam and now you want to marry me. '' Her words halted, ''Now I get it, this all is your plan. You helped this witch snatch Saral from me. Oh! This was you were not able to tell me Saral, he forced you on family's name. You did this because I made Sam realize her love for Neil'' Arjun just smiled

Sam in that moment hated herself for giving a man like Arjun so much importance. She tried reaching Neil, he could definitely pay the amount in one go and save Radhika but his number was still out of reach. 

''Decide Mr Mishra, or just vacate both the houses and the market this instant.'' Dadaji crashed on the chair, the family ran to his rescue. ''Chasni, I have 5 lacs, let me check with others will we get rid of him.''

''No Sam, he came prepared. I don't want BS in trouble.'' With tired steps she walked to him, ''Fine, as you wish. But make sure you don't repent and I will make sure that you never breathe.'' Her family tried to reason, but Radhika had made her mind up. She looked at her pregnant sister, sobbing in a corner. Arjun was not the man to threaten, he would do what he just said. Sam banged her phone, ''When we need you, you are not here.''

''Fix your daughter Mala aunty or should I say Mom.'' Radhika stopped her mother, she fixed her appearance up. Staring at her reflection, with every ornament she fixed she vowed to make his life hell. She came down with fire and hatred in her eyes. Arjun smiled, he knew she hated him now. But was sure to win her heart. She took the seven vows, staring at her broken family. Her broken Saral, she noticed sniffing Sam, it was just her who wasn't crying. Because her heart was full revenge, he started the game and she was planning to end it.

***

''So, what's so special about Mumbai.'' Asked a lean tall girl, leaning on to Neil . He smiled, ''The city breathes, its alive you are going to love Soniya''

Soniya studied his face keenly, ''Why did you say yes for the proposal, you love someone else.''

''Because, I want to move on from her. Our parents have known each other for long. When mom suggested, I agreed. We are already friends, we will make an awesome couple.'' Soniya nodded. She walked out with him hand in hand, it was her third trip to India from US. She had always like Neil, no she was in love with the love Neil had for Sam. She was glad that he had chosen her as his life partner, but with happiness there was a fear of losing him. They were in the town where his first love lived, she had a doubt if he will ever be able to forget her. She shook her head, come what may. She will fight for his love now.

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Next- heart break for Sam. Radhika shows Arjun the meaning of hatred. Manya supports broken Ankush .

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