The two months duration flew away in a wink. It was Radhika's last day at BS, was emotional so were her colleagues, they were surely going to miss her witty answers her mischief. For Radhika it was all the way more painful, BS gave wings to her dreams. Though, she always wanted a career where she could do the magic with words, working with BS she had come to fall in love with advertising. She knew Arjun won't stop her working, but she was determined not to work advertising if it wasn't for BS. Her conscious chided her for compromising on something she always thrived for, but friendship too was important. They way their lives took turns , she was glad that Sam still stood by her and it wasn't just about Sam, it was about Arjun too. She had fallen for him and was desperate to sooth his burning heart, she wanted to love him to an extent where he would let go all his pain and darkness. The price was definitely worth.

''I am going to miss you.'' Sam said hugging Radhika close

''I know, but remember what we promised each other.''

''Chashni, you promised Arjun about having no contacts with me and I don't want to be a reason for any trouble in your paradise.'' Sam expressed her concern

''Sam, he said I cannot contact you. I made that promise, not you.'' Sam blinked, she returned Radhika's smile hugging her close. ''This is why you are one in million.But won't he keep an eye on you?'' She asked whispering in her dear friend's ear , still holding her in a hug.

''Yes, he will for sure and so am I. I want to be sure that he keeps his promise.'' Radhika replied with determination

Arjun patiently watched as she met everyone on the floor, he was happy.Finally, she will be out of BS and will he will have all her attention. He had plans to keep her busy so that she forgets all about BS and he would have his way. He eyed Sam like a predator, initially he had plans to drive her crazy in love and brutally break her heart bringing shame to her and Khanna family, having failed in that he had a more sinister plan. He smirked, if she thought she could save BS by few projects and convincing the share holders, she was wrong. Sam had forgotten about the huge loans Samrat had borrowed and the mounting interest. Arjun had quietly cleared the loans and now he was the rightful owner of BS. It was easy to keep it a secret, little money and bank officials were ready to keep it a secret . They were too eager to get rid of a defaulter. Arjun smirked, after today Sam's bad days were about to begin. He had decided to ruin her life ad he had a perfect plan ready.

He quickly composed his emotions when he saw Radhika walking to him. He straightened up, ''Ready to enter new life.'' She gave him her most honest smile with a nod. She turned once to look at her friends, locking her eyes with Sam. She smiled and blew a kiss to Radhika, which she caught with tears in her eyes. Arjun's arm went around Radhika's waist pulling her close, "time to go'' Sam and others watched as Radhika walked out with Arjun. He led her to the parking in basement, ''I know its hurts.....''

''I love you Sir.'' Radhika froze the flow of Arjun's words. He stood immobile, watching her with astonishment. She took a step, ''I agreed to your condition because I had fallen for you, and I don't want any negativity between us.''

''Say it again.'' he demanded looking down at her possessively .She smiled a took a step closer, placing her hands on his chest she lead ''I love you Sir.'' He felt his eyes getting blurred, a drop rolled down his cheek. Her fingers moved to wipe it gently and next moment she was being engulfed in his strong arms. ''I..can't breathe.'' Radhika tried pushing him, he chuckled lifting her off the earth, ''You made me the happiest man on earth.''

''Sir, I have a question?'' He hummed, gesturing her to go ahead. ''You will never break my trust?''

''I promise I will keep your trust.'' hearing she wrapped her arms around him tightly. Pulling away a little, he cupped her face and planted numerous kisses all over it making her laugh. Like a gentleman he pulled open the her side of the door and locked it once she was in. getting into the driver seat, he switched on the ignition driving out the parking. Once on the road, he held her hand into his living the best moment of his life.

***

Neil walked into the BS and went straight to Sam's cabin. He saw her standing with her back to him staring down the window, lost in her own thoughts. Walking slowly to her, he wrapped his arms around her middle from behind, he kissed her cheek resting his chin on his shoulder, ''Don't worry, this is Chashni we are talking about. He won't be able to keep her away for long.''

''I just hope he doesn't break her heart. She loves him Neil, his betrayal will shatter her.'' Sam expressed her concern.

''Why would he? He loves her, I have been noticing that for long.''

''Don't know, just had a feeling.'' Turning around, she threw her arms around his neck, ''What are you doing here at this hour? I thought you would be at your office.''

''I came to pep your mood Samrinder Singh, I knew you would be all gloomy over Chashni.'' He replied pulling her nose. She grinned feeling light, ''What excuse did you give to Prerna aunty?''

''I pretended to have an upset stomach and came out for a doctor's visit.'' He replied

''What if she asks for a prescription?'' Sam asked. he smiled , pulled a paper out of the pocket, ''I have all covered honey.'' She giggled hugging him. After few moments they got settled opposite to each other and Sam started briefing him on upcoming projects and her future plans. Neil went through all, ''I think we are on the right track, but this ins't enough''

''What do you mean ?'' She asked confused

''Arjun, he wouldn't have kept things so simple. Sammy, I feel the real is yet to come. Come what may, do not react to his provocation and keep me posted.'' Sam frowned confused, ''Why do you say that?''

''Because I see a storm coming. Just don't hide a thing from me.'' She nodded and then pulled her phone out with a strong urge to call Radhika. Sam just stared at the screen, gently brushing her thumb over the profile picture of her contact details, ''Go ahead call her''

''No, I don't want her in trouble. She did this for me and BS, I can't spoil her sacrifice.'' Neil thought, he was aware of the arrangement. The difference was Sam only knew the half truth and he knew the complete one. She had told him about her suspicion but Neil had no suspicion he was sure that Arjun was just waiting for a chance to strike.

***

A week later Samrat decided to visit the bank to pay the installment of loan. Two of BS clients have cleared the dues satisfied with the work. The manager made him wait for 3 hrs and when he met him, his world came crashing down. Someone had cleared the dues and BS was no longer his. When he questioned the bank, the manager answered that they had already crossed the duration of repayment. Samrat walked out of the building seemed to have aged by 10 yrs, his glorious past and BS danced around his eyes as he walked on the road as a delusion lost man, walking all directionless. He was worried about his son's treatment, Manya's education and Sam. She had put her everything into make BS an success and now all went in vain. He felt like a loser as all the voices blamed and cursed him. He walked into the middle of the road and panicked with the honking around him. His breath uneven, head started spinning, his eyes could no more take the light and next moment all turned dark.

Sam sat frozen outside the ICU with Piyali sobbing in a corner, doctors had briefed that Samrat had suffered a massive stroke. There was something which had broken him emotionally, it didn't take Sam long to realize the reason . She was aware about his bank visit, but what worried her more was how will she answer him once he wakes up. BS was his dream, people worshipped Samrat Khanna and his unique concepts but wheel of fortune turned, the one at the top came to the bottom and saw his dreams getting crushed. Sam got up, she was determined to save BS, for her father for the dream he had and for every person working in BS.

''Neil, how did this happen. I thought all will get fine I so want to meet Sam.'' Radhika sobbed over the phone.

''Not now, listen its Arjun who took over the BS. If you meet Sam, he will be alert. I know I shouldn't be asking you, but I need BS original papers. I am ready to clear all the money with interest. '' he said hesitantly.

''Give me some time Neil, I want to know how far can he go.'' He heard the pain in her voice

''Chashni, there is nothing to worry. We can save BS and your marriage, just do as I say.'' But she heard nothing. She confessed her heart, she gave in to the relationship to the vows. She sacrificed her only dream to have a life with him. She sacrificed to heal his heart and in no time he broke his side of bargain. She knew, Sam would approach him for some kind of settlement and he would ask something sinister from her. He had broken the deal, now she wouldn't obey it either.

Sam walked into the plush office of Mehra Industries, her mind started working. It was definitely some thing deep that bought Arjun Mehra on board of BS. She though over and over again but couldn't come up with a reason of such hatred. Walking to his cabin on the 10th floor she asked the lady at reception, ''I am here to see Arjun Mehra''

''Do you have an appointment.'' The girl asked without looking at her

''No, just tell him it's Samaira Khanna.'' The girl now lifted her eyes up, a smirk on her lips, ''The famous miss Khanna who got ditched by our boss for her middle class friend.''

Sam's eyes burned. She didn't care about what the girl mentioned about her as the truth was that she had broken the alliance. But mentioning of Radhika's class sent her temper soaring, ''Leave me, worry about the class he will send you too if he hears you talking about his wife.'' The girl quickly recoiled. Picking the intercom she informed her boss about the arrival of Sam. He made her wait for good 2 hrs and then allowed her in, ''Look here, finally who decided to bestow me with the kind visit . The Samaira Khann.''

''I will come straight to the point, what do you want to let BS go.''

''Your destruction'' He replied without a single emotion

''Haven't you done enough, my dad is fighting for his life'' She was agitated

''That doesn't satisfy me, I would have thought about giving you some leverage in case Samrat Khann would have died, pity he is still alive. Hard nut I must say.''

Sam wanted to slap him across his face, ''Tell me what you want.''

''If I wasn't married to Radhika I would have asked you something...leave that. Here is the deal, I have a friend aged 60, father of 3 and widowed. He is looking for a partner , you chose a night or wedding with him.'' Sam stared at Arjun unblinking, she smiled, ''I am glad, I wasn't in love with you.''

''Think again Sam, I will tear down BS piece by piece. Its just not your father's but many other lives dependent on it.'' He warned

''Go ahead, and you will see that BS isn't just walls and cubicles. Its my family, and we stick together.'' She left without hearing his reply. Once in her car she broken down sobbing vigorously, a side of her mind asked her to take the deal but the stronger side asked her to fight. She wasn't aware there was more to come from him and Arjun wasn't aware there was a lot more he had face in coming days.

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