Sam checked for few houses but didn't like them much. When she was about to give up, she got a call from a broker about and empty house suiting her requirements. Sam decided to check on it the very same day. To her relief she loved it, it was beautiful airy house . It had a kind of peace around it. Rana gave Sam a tour and then Sam asked about the rent; ''Anything you like princess, just agree for a date'' Came Arjun's voice. Sam was little startled, she wasn't expecting him; ''What are you doing here'' Arjun smiled; ''This is my property, I got to know you were looking for one''

Sam took a step forward; ''Why this favour Arjun'' Arjun gave Sam a lopsided grin and looked straight into her eyes; ''wouldn't it be easy to destroy you in Love, keeping you in my house'' Sam stared  into his eyes but couldn't read them , walking to the window she chided him; ''Is this you way of winning a girl. Must say its bad.'' She picked her bag; ''Sorry Arjun, I didn't like it '' Sam walked of and Rana looked at Arjun who stood glued to his place with his fingers curled into fists; ''Arjun stop this madness, Nandini wouldn't approve of it and even you are hurting''

Arjun walked ahead; ''Nandu won't know, she is in London for treatment and my madness will stop the day I destroy Samaira Khanna'' Rana rubbed his forehead; ''She just left'' Arjun smirked ; ''She will come around. Kaka girls are peculiar creatures. You give them attention they kick you, you ignore them, they come running around'' Turning to Rana he ordered; ''Get the house ready to welcome Ms Khanna into my hell''

Khanna House

Khanna house was buzzing with Music, Piyali greeted her guests and asked them to enjoy. When people asked about Samrat, she convinced them that he would be joining shortly and went inside to get Samrat. ''Everybody is asking about you Samrat, join the party''

''I won't, why should I ??? Anyways you planned the party'' Smarat snapped annoyed turning away from Piyali. She grabbed his arm jerking him around; ''Samrat don't make a scene infront of your employees''

Samrat jerked her hand away; ''Scene??? what about your behaviour with Sam in the office . Aren't you worried of her pain. No you are not. You just kept insulting her infront of everyone in the office and now you care of your reputation'' Samrat took a step forward; ''Do what ever you want I won't be joining'' Samrat walked back into his solace and Piyali turned around to face Sam; ''Hi Mom, is dad coming'' Looking at Sam, Piyali's pent up anger came like a volcano; ''Why would he join?? he will do everything that gives me pain,  all because of you. You just know how to snatch Sam'' Piyali walked out leaving a dejected Sam behind. Sam controlled the tears which were waiting to spurt out of her eyes. Sam took a deep breath a walked out into the hall wearing a plastic smile. Sam spotted Arjun in one corner, she smiled at him but Arjun ignored her and went back talking to Bonnie. Arjun after last incident had decided to snub Sam royally. He wanted to show her that he was the boss. 

''Ok guys time to groove'' Zubin made the announcement and everybody came to the floor to dance. Radhika looked at the time , she was looking for Teji who had promised to drop her home and now  suddenly went missing. Moving through the people she dashed with Neil; ''Chashni ,why do you look worried''

''Neil, its 7 I have to be home by 9. I am looking for Teji, he promised to drop me home'' Radhika spoke all worried; ''Neil my aunt will throw me out'' Neil cupped her face; ''hey calm down!! okay listen, I will drop you home in case Teji fails to do that, stay a little more'' Radhika nodded . Teji dragged Radhika for a dance.

Zubin requested Sam for a dance and she agreed. Gradually people started having fun and exchanging there partners with changing songs. Radhika was dancing halfheartedly , across the room she found teji gulping one drink after the other . Radhika looked at the watch, her sixth sense was sending her warning signals. Just then Sam came face to face  with Arjun she smiled thinking she will get a chance to dance with him. Arjun too returned the smile making Sam believe that he would dance with her. But he did just the opposite, he grabbed Radhika who was walking past him to talk to Teji. Radhika gaped at Arjun all surprised; ''Sir!!!''

Arjun smirked at her surprised expression , but he forgot Sam that instant. Grooving Radhika around he hit 2 birds with one arrow. First he showed Sam that she couldn't take him for granted and second he got his favourite girl in him arms. While dancing Arjun lifted Radhika up by waist watching her like a hawk. Radhika didn't know what to do; ''Sir please let me go. I am getting late'' 

Arjun twirled her around leaving her arm. Radhika looked around but Teji was no where. Sam walked out all irritated . Kritika Zubin followed her; ''Sam, that girl wanted to leave early. But we made Teji drink so much that he wouldn't be able  to drop....'' . ''Loose her, I don't care. Just don't talk about her to me'' Sam cut Zubin off, walking out into the garden. Arjun smirked watching her all annoyed he walked back into the house and went straight to Samrat. Arjun praised his past work in the field of advertising . Arjun  reminded Samrat of his past glorious years somehow convincing him to join the party. Samrat now all happy entertained his guests by playing his favourite song on piano. Sam smiled watching her dad all calm and smiling. She hugged him; ''Pa I am so happy to see you play again''  Samrat smiled; ''Thank Arjun, he somehow convinced me''

Sam looked at Arjun all emotional. Arjun walked out waiting for Sam to follow and she did; ''Arjun, thanks'' Sam spoke as she walked to him . Arjun turned around; ''Don't thank me princess, nothing is more important than your smile'' Sam blinked emotionally, Arjun stepped closer wiping her cheek with his thumb. Sam hugged him all emotional, unknown that Neil saw her little moment. He wanted to spend time with her but what he saw shattered his heart into pieces. Neil gulped once to sooth his parched throat , he walked out immediately forgetting the promise he made to Radhika  .

Radhika searched frantically for Teji and found him sloshed asleep on the couch.She went nervous and tried waking him up but failed. She searched for Neil but he too wasn't there. Radhika dialled his no. but got no answer. She wiped her forehead all worried. Zubin approached her ; "hey Radhika any problem''

''Teji was supposed to drop me home, but he...'' She replied all teary eyed. Zubin spoke in a sympathetic voice; ''No problem , I am dropping Kritika home . Will drop you in the way ''  Radhika smiled thankfully at him; ''Thank you so much'' Zubin supported sleeping Teji and walked him to his car. Arjun smiled, he was waiting to drop Radhika home. But now Zubin made his work easy. He decided to follow their vehicle

Zubin kept circling around delaying Radhika  intentionally and then he pretended that his car broke down. Dropping Radhika in the middle. Once she got down they drove off laughing at her; Kritika screamed at her driving off; ''All the best with your Aunt Radhika'' Radhika couldn't believe they left her in the middle of the road that to in the night. She never thought they could go so cruel on her. Radhika looked around to see which locality she was in and then switched on navigation on her phone. In a chocked voice she tried cheering herself up; ''We can still succeed, Dadji's gift this phone will show me my way'' 

Arjun watched from the distance , he felt like killing Zubin for leaving her alone like that. He had a sudden urge to and comfort her. But then decided against it, what ifshe doubts his motives . He decided to follow her to keep her safe. When Radhika reached home, her luggage was already left out at the door. Radhika pressed the door bell repeatedly and then knocked pleading; ''Please aunty let me in, where will I go in this hour of night''

Her Aunt heard all, her uncle wanted to let Radhika in . Atleast for the night but aunt was adamant. She just wanted to get rid of the extra baggage. Radhika kept pleading yet no one heard her repeated requests. She walked where she could see the window; ''Please, let me stay for the night . Would you do that with your own daughter''

''My daughter wouldn't be shameless like you, daily riding the vehicle of a new man. Some day bike and then the suv'' Her aunt screamed pointing at the SUV standing at their main entrance. Arjun did that intentionally, he knew if Radhika was seen with a guy. Her aunt will throw her out and she will have to leave Mumbai. Which he wanted as of now. Radhika watched the SUV with tinted glasses. She walked to it to know who the driver was, but Arjun drove of quickly.

Her aunt shut the window too on her face. Radhika felt dejected broken, wiping her tears she dragged her luggage thinking where to go for now. Dragging it under a big brand showroom, she sat on it. It looked safe, as roads were still busy.

Arjun drove off in rage, he hated all of them. Zubin, Sam, Kritika and Radhika's relatives . They were so bad to her. She was such an innocent pure soul, yet they treated her so bad. he wanted to punish all of them. Arjun pulled over on a lonely dark road, walking out he screamed his lungs out. he was angry with himself for hurting her this way. Arjun repeatedly punched his car till it bled . he wanted to punish himself too for hurting her ] and not being able to help her when she needed.

Neil sat on a lonely beach, watching the white waves crashing against the shore. Every time they rose high in order to meet the shore they would face many heralds like rocks in the way. Which would break them apart, killing their hopes of reaching the shore. Neil huffed; ''I too have the same fate, my shore is my biggest herald'' He got up to leave . Neil pulled his phone to check and found numerous calls from his mom and Radhika. He cursed himself for not keeping his promise; Neil dialled her but got the message that her no. was switched off. 

Radhika looked around for Taxi or auto, she had decided to spend the night in the BS office. She tried waving it one auto but it just sped off. Radhika turned around to find a skinny man trying to steal her luggage she chased him and then pushed him down on the ground. Her problems and irritation had doubled her strength. Radhika held him by collar; ''What did you think??? she is a girl alone in the dark night. So go rob her. Do you think I am that weak'' The man nodded negative vigorously being scared. ''This is the problem of this country. Each and everybody keeps reminding a female that she a girl, guess what we never forgot that. But why make choices for us. Do this do that, don't go there, come back at this hour. Why all this for us and not for guys. ANy clue?'' The poor lad again shook his head. Radhika gripped his collar hard; ''All because of you guys, you keep robbing us of our rights and chalking some stupid rules for girls . All your fault'' and she slapped him. the guy knew in no no time they will attract attention and he will be behind the bars. He quickly held his ears and started doing sits ups; ''please sister forgive me. I swear , I will never try and steal from a girl. I will always respect girls'' Radhika calmed and left him, The guy ran for his life without turning around. 

Radhika finally managed to get an auto and reached BS. The security took pity on her allowing her to stay overnight. After half an hour Sam barged into the office , she was in a bad mood. While leaving from her house she again had a tiff with Piyali who blamed her for all the issues . Radhika heard footsteps and picked up a heavy folder to hit the intruder; ''Hey easy its me'' Sam stopped her just in time. Radhika dropped the folder on the table crashing on her chair. Sam walked forward; ''WHat are you doing here'' . ''My aunt chucked me out as I was late in reaching  home . Plus, I couldn't call at home. My mom must be so worried''

Sam frowned; ''That's bad, call your parents in the morning. If you call them now . they will get worried hearing from you this late'' Sam walked into her cabin and locked the door. Sam sat on the cabinet leaning on glass wall. Radhika took the other side; ''Talk something, I can't sleep''

Sam blinked and turned; ''Try to sleep, you will be able to.Or count till 100, it helps '' with that she pulled out a chocolate bar and started munching on it. Radhika stomach growled; ''Do you think I can get food somewhere at this hour'' Sam turned to Radhika all amused; ''No one serves at 2 in the night''

''will I die of hunger?'' Radhika shot another one. Sam wanted to smile , hiding it she answered; ''No you might just feel a little weak'' . "Will I faint'' Sam wanted to laugh aloud; ''No you look strong to me'' Radhika kept staring at the chocolate ; ''Then why do I find my head spinning'' Sam now turned around completely to face Radhika. She sucked in her cheeks to subdue the laughter watching Radhika with curled lip starring at her chocolate. Sam got up and moved to her chair; ''Good night'' . Radhika wanted to stop her but couldn't. Radhika too closed her eyes she tried sleeping but couldn't as her hungry stomach prevented her from taking a nap. She moved her hand a bit and it touched a paper. Radhika found a big chocolate bar next to her, she saw Sam curled up on her chair sleeping soundly. Radhika happily picked it up mumbling a soft thanks.

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Next; Sam tries to convince Mala to let Radhika stay..

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