Next Morning when Radhika called Hrishikesh , her life suddenly came to a screeching halt when Mala demanded her to return immediately .Radhika tried explaining. But all fell on to deaf ears. Dilip Dadaji and Ankush tried there level best , but Mala had put her foot down. Radhika's aunt had instigated Mala , telling her that Radhika was getting spoiled . Mala feared worst, she wanted her daughter back in Hrishikesh that instant. Ankush promised Radhika convincing Mala and disconnected. He promised to call her back in an hour . Radhika broke down crying miserably

''Arjun its 8 , aren't you getting late for work?'' Rana asked , as he found Arjun still on the bed which was quite unusual for him; ''Call them and tell them I am not well''

''Shall I call a doctor'' Rana's voice was loaded with concern. Arjun stuffed his face into the softness of the pillow; ''No just leave, I want to sleep more'' Rana pulled the curtains over the window and left the room. Arjun opened his eyes and turned over on his back, watching the ceiling he recalled the past night events. The way Radhika pleaded, her aunt's words and his deeds. Arjun covered his eyes with his arm as a tear of repentance rolled down from the corner of his eye. He should have dropped her home, or atleast should have stayed somewhere close. Arjun felt pained , hurt, miserable for being wicked to her. The only one he wanted to be with. Pulling his phone out of the drawer he played an audio. It was Radhika's voice, he had recorded her singing in orphanage of Hrishikesh . This voice was his solace his need. Arjun touched the gallery option , he scrolled down to her picture and clicked on to it. She was smiling wide in that. Arjun Placed the phone beside him on the bed with Radhika's picture on it ; ''Do you have any idea how mad I am for you'' Arjun rolled over on his stomach, bringing his phone below his eyes. He supported his torso on his elbows. Watching her picture intently he whispered; ''Forgive me for being an ass with you. I promise , after all this finishes I will fill your life with smiles and happiness. We will be together for eternity'' Arjun watched her smiling picture and then dropped his body on his back smiling. She was his calmness, his madness, his desire and his ultimate dream.

Neil entered the office little low on his mood, he hasn't slept properly. Sam had tried reaching him numerous time asking to pick her up. But Neil had been too lost grieving his lost love. Plus, he felt miserable for ditching Radhika last minute. It was still 8:30 and Neil had purposely  marched in half an hour early, he was planning to put a half day leave. He wanted to spend time with his mother. Neil moved towards his cabin when his eyes fell on Radhika . She was sitting on her chair with her head hung low and body trembling. Neil noticed she was still in wearing yesterday's dress. Neil's heart sank, he knew something was wrong. Squatting down on his knees he gently held her hands; ''Chashni what's wrong, why are you crying?'' Radhika lifted her tear laden red eyes to look at him. Neil felt like killing himself, whatever it was he too was responsible for it. She kept on sobbing vigorously. Neil stood on his knees leaving to Radhika's sitting posture. He cupped her face; ''Tell me please''

''My mom wants be back, I will never get a chance to live my dreams ever again'' Neil waited for her to speak more. She sobbed; ''I was late yesterday, my aunt threw my luggage and me out of the house. I had no place to go , so I came here. My aunt called my parents and instigated them. Now mom is on a hunger strike till I go back'' She wiped her face; ''I just had this one chance. I just wanted a year to live my life on my terms . Just one year. Was is it too much to ask?'' Neil eyes glistered , not even once she blamed him. He sat there trying to calm her, he assured her of convincing Mala.

Zubin Kritika overheard Radhika crying and Neil trying to console her, they quickly did an about turn to get out of the place. But they gulped looking at Teji standing right behind giving them an angry glare. Before they could stop him , Teji walked to Neil and narrated all of the past night. Neil's angry gaze moved to Zubin; ''you left her in the middle of nowhere that to in night. How could you?. Do you have any idea something could have gone wrong. And you Kritika, what wrong has she done to you that you behave so rude to her. '' Zubin Kritika just stood there quietly . Neil rubbed his forehead; ''I know, she is inexperienced yet much better than you guys. You are jealous, insecure and because of that you wanted to ruin her chance of living her dream'' Taking a step forward he warned; ''If she leaves so are you two. I will myself inform your deeds to Piyali Ma'am'' . All colour drained of Zubin Kritika's faces. ''Its not needed Neil, I should have been responsible. Its me who is responsible , I should have never attended the party. I came here to work, but the greed of living a little more made me lose all my chances. '' Neil was pained, not even once she blamed any of them. ''Look at me chashni'' Radhika lifted her eyes; ''I won't let you go, trust me for one final time and I will keep it''

Neil dialled Prerna, she answered after couple of rings; ''Neil'' . ''Mom , my friend needs a place to stay . Can she stay with us''

''You already have your friend staying'' Prerna replied flat. ''No its not Sam its Radhika, Please mom.'' Prerna thought, Neil sounded desperate. This was the first time he spoke about a girl other then Sam. It was a good sign , she replied calm; ''Fine she can stay with us'' . Neil smiled; ''I love you Mom'' Prerna just smiled and disconnected . ''Chashni, see you got the place. Now aunty won't have a problem''

''I know my mother, she won't change her decision even if god requested her to. Plus the moment she knew I am staying at your place she will kill me'' Neil lifted her chin with his finger; ''you are going to stay with my mom not me. Will do something. Teji order some breakfast for her''

''No Neil, my Mom allowed me to work because we had relatives here to take care of me.''Neil smiled; ''then we will find some other place, but for now we should think how to convince you family''

Zubin felt miserable after looking at Radhika's condition. He walked to Neil; ''We did this to make Sam happy, she was upset when Arjun Sir danced with Radhika and not her. We wanted her to smile''

''So you decided to jeopardize Radhika's safety. To please Sam, are you even hearing yourself'' Zubin gulped he had never seen Neil so angry; ''She asked us to lose her'' Neil's eyes widened , his fingers curled into fists ; ''where is Sam'' Neil heard her voice coming from the other direction, she was talking to someone over the phone. The conversation sounded about the rented apartments she was looking for. Neil sauntered towards Sam, snatching her phone he disconnected the ongoing call.

''What the hell Idiot'' Sam demanded. Neil raised his finger to shut her up; ''What do you think of yourself? Some queen. What bad had Radhika done to you.  She just lied to live her dream which even you could have supported when she called you . In fact she saved you during that shoot. But you are so self occupied that you can't see the way others feel. Today because of your stupid and lame words Radhika's dream will die an early death .Zubin left her on the road because you asked him to lose her, her aunt threw her out of the house in the middle of the night. Now Samira Khanna you will find a place and convince her mother to let Radhika stay''   Neil was about to leave but he stopped and looked into Sam's eyes; ''You know what , if you have problem with your mom solve that home and don't make others pay for it'' Neil pushed her phone rougly in her hand and walked of

Sam was too shocked to react, Neil's outbursts in support of Radhika shook her. She thought on what his said. He was right, Radhika never meant harm . Instead she proved beneficial of BS two times. Sam feared losing one person who gave her unconditional support , Neil. Sam dialled Rana; ''I will take the place'' She even dropped a message to Arjun; 'I am ready to go on a date with you' Arjun smirked; 'welcome to my hell, I will give you extreme happiness and extreme pain at the same time, I will make sure you lose your mental state Sam'

Ankush told Radhika that he couldn't convince Mala, but he asked her not to rush as her was still trying. Radhika realised if Saral intervened Mala would agree. She quickly dialled Saral but his no. was out of reach. Radhika recalled that Saral had informed her 2 days back that he was going on a adventure trip and his phone won't be reachable for few days. Radhika crashed on the floor defeated . Teji quickly sat next to her trying to be her support her, Zubin walked to her; ''Radhika , I don't know how to say. I am really sorry. I didn't know it would go till this extent''

Radhika sniffed; ''its ok, I should have been more careful. I should have left the party early. Zubin and Kritika felt very guilty. They were ready to all required to help Radhika. Sam watched from distance. She recalled how Radhika kept asking random question just to get a chocolate bar from her. Sam walked to Radhika; ''you will stay with me, but have to share the rent 50-50. Deal'' Sam extended her hand . Radhika thought; ''But my mom won't agree, its no point now''

Sam smiled; ''That we will handle together , what say guys'' All cheered except Neil. He still was annoyed with Sam. 

Sam got the keys from Rana . Holding Radhika's hand she made an entry as if they were newly married and were entering the house for the first time. Radhika smiled. Sam quickly switched on her laptop to make a Skype call to Mala. They gave Mala a virtual tour of the house trying convincing her. Each one of them made a promise that they would take care of Radhika. But Mala was adamant. Radhika too had lost all her strength and hope; ''Its okay guys, what is the point of achieving my dream when my own mother isn't a part of it. If Ma want me to go back, I will''

Neil smiled, his adoration for Radhika increased by many folds. Her quality of keeping her loved ones before her impressed him.he booked a flight for her quickly. On the other side , Ankush turned to his mother ; ''She still kept your values intact , Ma don't trust aunt's words. All she wanted was to get rid of extra burden. Do you remember Dadaji had told how they behaved when Papa and Dadaji had gone to drop Radhika'' . Dilip and Dadaji too spoke in favor of Radhika . Mala thought for a moment and connected again with Radhika. Anksuh dialled Radhika which was answered by Neil as Radhika was gloomy. Neil smiled hearing what Ankush said and connected with them. All her gang was biding her goodbyes  with hugs "Its difficult to handle her, she is cute only in looks'' . Everyone turned to screen; Sam wiped her cheeks; ''I still want to have her here''

''She can't get up early and breaks the alarm''. Mala said with a smile. ''I will be her personal alarm''. Mala nodded; ''She is untidy '' Kritika jumped in; ''I will teach her to be tidy'' Radhika's family smiled. ''She gets lost  in her words, she will forget all around her''. Teji jumped; ''if she gets lost, then I will find her'' 

Mala wanted to laugh; ''She will finish one month ration is 15 days'' Radhika gaped at the screen; ''Ma no more'' Zubin pitched in; ''I will make sure she never stays hungry''

Mala smiled; ''Choti you are lucky that you are blessed with such amazing friends , take care of them''. Neil wrapped an arm around Radhika's shoulder; ''we all will take care of each other'' Mala nodded; ''So Choti Sam is your responsibility  take care for her. She did a lot to convince me. '' Mala signed off and everybody celebrated , Radhika got numerous hugs. After thanking everyone she walked to Neil; ''I don't think I have ever had an amazing friend like you, so thank you. But I can't take the offer of staying your house''

Neil ruffled her hair; ''I had to, can't lose a friend like you. Plus I felt responsible for this and how can I let you leave without completing the song.'' Radhika nodded and accepted Neil's extended hand of friendship.

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