''Let's go out.'' Arjun suggested freezing Radhika's movements. She turned and stood facing him, ''Where''

''Any where, let's just be directionless for a day.'' He suggested

She smiled, ''This is like a surprise for me, Mr Arjun Mehra not sure of destination.''

He took a step to her, lost in her smile, ''With you, I want to get lost forever. With you, I don't want my journey to end. With you, I wish to be lost in time. With you, I am ready to lose all I call mine.'' He held her chin gazing into her deep brown eyes

''Will you love me the same way all yur life? She asked hiding the fear in her heart

''You don't even have to mention, I have written myself off to you my sweet wife.''

''Will you love even if I do something you don't like?''

''Haven't I loved you when you stood dead against me all this time, then why not now or in coming future. I can never stop loving you.'' His words turned her emotional, taking a step she threw her arms around his middle hugging him close. He smiled wrapping an arm around her and with other he patted her head, leaving feathery kisses on her forehead, ''So, shall we go.''

''I will be out in a minute.'' She ran off into the changing room to look her best. Her heart fluttered with happiness, 'Are you sure he will keep his word?' Questioned her reflection and she lost her smile. She was aware giving up his revenge wouldn't be easy, yet she hoped he did. But if he wouldn't , she would stop him. Even if it meant going far from his life, but she wouldn't let him darken his soul any further.

A day before she had requested Nandini to share all details on Arjun since they bought him home. His likes , dislikes and important people. She did without any filter, she mentioned a friend who was too dear to Arjun. When Radhika enquired about the friend, Nandini mentioned that Arjun suffered a fatal accident, that left him clouded memories. He remembers his friend but not the name, he could tell about his school but not the exact name and it was then her parents bought him home, making new memories for him. She also mentioned that he displayed immense anger on a ward boy, in later years when he gained some parts of his memory he had told his parents that the ward boy looked exactly like his orphanage warden, again he couldn't recall the name.

''How much more time?'' Arjun's voice broke her stance. Taking a deep breath, she stretched her lips into a smile. Future was still cloudy, today she decided to enjoy her present.

''What's wrong with you Neil? Why are you ignoring Soniya?'' Prerna questioned Neil

''I am not, I do all she expects me to. What more should I do?''

''All what you did for Sam, Soniya is your future.''

''I know, but she isn't Sam. I can offer her life-long friendship, but not love. I cannot love anyone else.''

''That's rubbish, you just don't want to'' Prerna accused him

''Just answer this, could you get over dad? No, then why do expect me to get over Sam''

''he was my husband, its different''

''Why? Just because you took 7 wows and had a kid. No mom, marriage isn't just vows in words, it's the synchrony of two hearts and I had lost it Sam for ever. Soniya knows what she is getting into.'' With that he walked off, it was difficult to make  other realise that love can never be pushed. 

He gave a call to one of his friends who was the India head of a leading cosmetic brand to give BS a chance, he knew if BS could deliver half of its route would be done. He chalked out a rough plan and decided to share it with Radhika. He knew, her imagination can give the idea a beautiful plan. 

Picking his keys, he drove towards BS. Parking under a tree, he waited for office hours to get over. He watched as one by one people started leaving. After about an hour, Sam drove out of the premises riding her bike. He smiled, her love for the bike seemed to have been growing with passing days. Though, she was an amazing four wheeler driver , she preferred bike more. It allowed her to pass between the traffic easily. Starting his vehicle, he slowly followed her. To his luck the streets were empty. She drove breaking few signals, cursing drivers who crossed her and then she halted for a pani-puri. She argued with the vendor for giving her broken puris. Neil laughed watching her, something about her would never change. After her stint she again started driving. Neil followed, but then he lost her. He drove to some distance , trying to look for her. Suddenly with a scream she appeared from no where with big stick in her hand, before she could hit the car Neil stepped out, ''Hey calm down its me.''

''Why were you following me?'' She demanded him to answer holding the stick with one and other hand on her hip.

The reply came honest, ''Wanted to see you, once''

She dropped the stick and looked at him with emotional eyes, ''How are you and how is marrige preparations going on.''

Neil frowned, he wanted her to fight him. He too played along, ''Very well. I wanted to ask if you would like to help.''

Sam stared at him for a moment, ''Do you really want me to Neil''

he took a step forward, ''What if I want you to, will you?''

Sam gulped the dryness, ''Yes, just for you.''

''Why Sam? Why so much for me?''

''Its nothing, just for old time sake.'' She replied turning away. He grabbed her arm pulling her roughly against his chest, ''Old time sake? Why couldn't you think of old time sake when you fired me.''

''Neil!!! Its equally difficult for me.''

''Why is it difficult Sam, tell me.'' He pulled her closer, she made a shield with her palms trying to push him away, but her strength failed in front of her heart. Her eyes poured the emotions of her heart, ''Why are you doing this Neil?''

''What am I doing? Marriage or this?'' He pointed to their closeness . 

''As if you don't know'' She complained

''NO, I don't Why don't you tell me''

''Its nothing, I am leaving.'' She pushed him hard and walked back to her bike. Neil took long steps to her, grabbing her arm he turned her around. Cupping her face with other he confessed again, ''I love you Samrinder Singh, just you. I have loved since I hand't even known what the love is. ANd I know you love me so just let me hear it, for once.'' He placed his forehead against hers and pleaded. ''I love you Neil. I am sorry, I realised late. I am sorry I hurt you, I am sorry I lost you.''

 He smiled wide, ''You didn't, because I won't let it happen.'' Surprised she moved back and he pulled her back again, ''Just trust me'' With that he dipped his face, capturing her lips. Sam surrendered. Their confession was being celebrated by nature, drenching them both in rain. Neil hugged her, lifting her off the earth he twirled her around, ''Neil, what about Soniya? Its wrong with her''

''Marrying her would be wrong with all of us. For now just leave everything on me and this remain between us. Fine.'' She nodded emotionally, too happy to utter a word. 

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Nandini smiled watching Arjun and Radhika all playful. They had gone out for dinner and entered the mansion quite late. She was happy that Arjun was finally living his life, taking slow steps to her room she mentally prayed for his happiness. Locking the door, she took the recliner and switched on the television on a little high volume. The loneliness of her life now had taken a form and mocked her every now and then. Though, Arjun never made her feel alone but her broken heart reminded her cursed fate. She had her eyes fixed on the screen where a comedy show was being telecasted; she smiled then laughed and finally broke down into tears. She cursed herself for not being able to move forward after Samrat broke her heart, if not for Arjun she would have ended her lifelong back. But she couldn't blame Samrat for all, she too was at a fault. She should have restrained herself knowing he was married with kids. Yet she went with the flow and was left alone , it was just her who suffered the max loss. Piyali forgave Samrat after a month's tiff, it was her who took the blame of being the 3rd wheel, a house wrecker and what not. How she wished she could turn the wheel of time back and undo her mistakes. She had been such a disappointment to her parents when they had known of her affair with a married man. It was just young Arjun who wiped her tears, she smiled a little hopeful. What if she was left alone, she still had Arjun and now even Radhika.

''Di, can I come in?'' Radhika asked knocking the door. Nandini quickly wiped her face and got up to unlock the door.

''You are still awake?''

''So are you, I bought ice-cream '' Radhika showed her tray that had 3 cups.

''You should have left mine in the fridge.''

''No, we wanted to have family time. '' She said and placed the tray on the table. Arjun joined them after a couple of minutes. ''Nandu , what crap are you watching.''

Nandini ignored him, she cupped Radhika's cheek, ''You were always my first choice, I knew come what may you won't snatch my brother from me.''

Radhika smiled mischievously, ''Why would I? In fact I was looking for someone who would join my team against him'' Radhika's eyes spoke and Nandini understood all. She knew the day she feared was near, she wished Arjun never took the path of revenge but he did, her only hope was Radhika. The only wished she had was that Arjun understands Radhika's point, revenge would leave his soul scarred . he will forever carry the burden for destroying the innocent, which he wasn't realising now. She looked at Radhika's hand on her lap and covered it with hers, extending her complete support. She knew the day was near, either Arjun will step back and destroy everything he has.

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