Arjun peeped inside the beautiful room where his Princess slept lost in dream world. They were turning 7 that day, and their father had invited the world. Walking to their bed, he watched them with pride and love. They had been making him proud in every sense, or should say he was proud about them. He couldn't hear a single negative word against them. When their teacher complained about their mischief, he blamed it on her for being incompetent, resulting Radhika-Nandini banning him from attending any school meetings.

''Daddy!'' A small whisper from Anusha bought him back from the tour of memory lane. She stared at him with drowsy eyes and a loving smile. Her arms lifted for him , walking to her he lifted her up, ''Happy B'day sweet heart.''

She smiled sweetly hugging him tight. The girl who followed her mother religiously, now was completely a daddy's girl. If he asked something, she would do all to get it done. ''Go, brush and then we will go down.''

As he placed her on the floor, she ran towards the bathroom. He then moved to the other side of bed where Anya slept cocooned in her comforter. He pulled it down to find her legs in place of her head, he shook his head. Anya was exactly like Radhika, she moved like arms of clock while sleeping the night. He tickled her feet, she showed no response. After 2-3 attempts, he lifted her up, ''Wake up baby.''

''Why?''

''Its morning''

''No'' And she dropped her head down on his shoulder. He tickled her again and room echoed with her giggles, ''Happy B'day my naughty girl.''

''I want a gift.''

''tell me what'' He asked floating in love

''No school today.'' Arjun suddenly felt like being baked in a hot tandoor, he knew Radhika will roast him alive if there was another no school day today.

''You should go and show everyone the dress I bought for you. They sing bday song and clap for you. Then afternoon daddy will pick his lovely girls up.'' She watched him for a moment and then gave a peck on his cheek. He let her go after a hug.

Arjun smiled relaising the contrast between his 2 girls, one did all he wanted her to and other one was a master in getting her job done. He smiled, he slowly kept their respective dress on the bed with a card. Smiling he walked out , greeted by Radhika at the door, ''So, you morning finally arrived.'' She asked

He smiled, ''Yes, please get them ready.'' She shook her head walking in. Since the day he met his daughters, his day started and ended with them. He would hear all they had to tell patiently. At night he would sit between them pouring his affection on them, and his mornings too started with them.

After an hour the whole house was on the dinning table for the breakfast. Radhika's family had come down to attend the girls B'day celebration and Ankush had taken up the job to make their favorite cake and desserts. Everyone wished and greeted the little fairies who looked adorable in their bday dresses.

''Come here!'' Rajeev opened his arms, he had seen them growing and shared a teacher cum friend bond with them. The girls loved his stories, which always had a lesson for them

''Who did this?'' Radhika walked in with her 9 months old chubby son. Who squealed looking at his family oblivious that he had Kohl mustache on his face. The girls quickly looked every where but at their mother.

Arjun caressed their head, ''Its okay Radhika, its between brother and sisters. Nandu was even worst.''

''Yes Radhika, I would just steal all his clothes and make him run around in towel.'' Nandini supported

''Nandu, this was our secret.'' Arjun Nandini started their bickering. Radhika huffed, ''try something new to divert my attention next time and you two, this is my last warning. If you use my make up on Rohan, you will be devoid of TV , games for 1 month.'' The shock on the girls face was adorable, ''That's mean mommy.''

''What you guys did is meaner, don't repeat it again.''

Rohan made his presence known with a squeal extending his arms to Nandini. She smiled and gathered the little bundle in her arms. ''Come on girls , let me drop you to school.'' Rajeev said leaving the table.

''Rajeev, I will drop them today.'' Arjun interrupted. Rajeev smiled, nodding once he pecked Nandini's head. Greeting everyone he left for work. Arjun too left after sometime taking his daughters along. While Radhika and others got busy to prepare for the party.

***

''Mommy, daddy is calling.'' Nishant siad pulling Sam's dress. Sam huffed, her son was such a daddy's pet that he would just do all to impress his father. And when it was about Neil calling her, Nishant made sure she responded, ''Mommy, daddy calling.''

''No , he is not.'' Sam replied pushing her phone into the bag. She was aware that it was Nishant's pet line and he kept telling that to her even when Neil hadn't asked for her.

'Mommy, daddy calling.'' He tried to get her attention again. Sam picked him and went straight to Neil, ''Did you ask for me?''

''No!''

''See, daddy is not calling mommy.''

'Mommy, daddy calling'' Nishant repeated, staying firm on his words. Neil chuckled, ''Its fine Sam, have you decided about what to gift the girls.''

''They have everything, I don't know what to buy.'' Sam replied

Neil thought, ''Sam, they are one of the most down to earth girls. Small things make them happy, lets get them something which they love and can keep for long.'' Sam nodded.

She handed Nishant to Prerna, the boy kept repeating his words till Sam was out of his sight.

Sam selected few things, her mind going back the memory lane. She recalled her friendship with Radhika, their testing times and standing by each other. They were now stronger than before and Neil often addressed Radhika as Sam's friend than his. She smiled how the little girls had rescued her of all the misery during her dark hours. Though, they couldn't meet often, the girls thought it to be their right to call her whenever they like. She wanted all to be same, Neil and Nishant mattered. Her parents and BS mattered but what mattered to her most was her friendship with Radhika. Sam picked up two watches for them, it was time to celebrate.

Ankush arranged the layers of cake one over the other, giving it the final touches. He smiled realising that the two girls were tailing him continuously, ''Do you like it?'' He asked

''Can we get some.'' Anya asked

''Later, for now I have something else.'' He pulled out freshly baked chocolate cookies bringing a smile on their faces. They gave him a hug, collected the cookies and ran off

''Everybody is spoiling them.'' Radhika said entering the kitchen

''There is a reason, they are the link which bought you back to Arjun and us.'' He said stuffing her mouth with a cookie.

***

Guests stared pouring in to wish the Mehra Princesses. When Arjun had last introduced his daughters it had came as a shock as Radhika wasn't seen for years. But gradually things died down as Mehra's were least concerned. Radhika got her dolls ready, ''Mommy do you love Ronu more?'' Anusha asked

Radhika hated the name, she huffed, ''I love all of you equally. If Rohan hurts you guys I am going to twist his ears too.''

Anusha smiled throwing herself at her mother. She cuddled her girl lovingly, ''Now go down to daddy and I will get Anya ready.''

''Mommy, I will wear this ribbon.'' Radhika blinked at the bright red ribbon which no where went with Anya's dress. She thought, ''Anya, this is so precious. What if you lose it? You will be sad. So, we will keep this safely in the shelf and Mommy will put a beautiful clip on your hair.'' Anya stared at radhika with a frown, ''I am not a kid Mommy.''

She pressed her lips, ''Fine, you want to look like Anya or monkey?''

''Anya!''

''Good, then you are wearing this.''

Arjun bought his girls to the huge cake and helped them blow the candles in one go. Together as a family they sliced the cake, the kids took their share and vanished to be with their friends. Sam pinched Rohan's chubby cheek, ''His eyes is just on the cake in my hand.''

''Yes, he seems to be a foodie. Willing to try everything.'' Radhika straightened his body which was ready to jump on Sam's plate.

''Someone wasn't ready for a second chance'' Sam teased

''Well, if he was planned but my ladoo came as a surprise.'' Radhika pecked his forehead. He giggled happily, pointing towards Sam's plate. Sam took a little cream and made him taste, his eyes widen, he gave Sam a cute innocent look making the two friends laugh.

''Where is Nishant?''

''mommy , daddy calling. He must be singing this song all over.'' Sam joked. Radhika handed Rohan to Nandini coming back to Sam. They stood at one corner watching their favourite people enjoying the party. Sam threw her arm around Radhika, ''I am glad you decided to come to Mumbai and we became friends.''

''Me too! I wouldn't have been able to fight the odds without you''

''My life would have turned into a curse hadn't you stepped in and exposed Arjun.''

''I would have been broken completely if you hand't held my hand the day I walked out of Arjun's house.'' Radhika replied looking at her friend affectionately. Sam pulled her in a hug, they were happy. They had their love, kids and family but they were each other's reflection.

''If you two are done, can we join?'' Neil asked walking to them with Arjun. The four friends sat together smiling about all the moments they shared. Their dreams (Manmarziyan ) seemed to be fulfilled  now. Sam had the love of her mother and her brother was back, with Neil she felt complete and with Radhika she felt content.

Neil, just had one dream Sam and now she was a part of his life journey.

Arjun, he aim was revenge because all he ever wanted was a complete family and now he had it.

and Radhika, all she wished wanted was to be independent and make friends for her choice, and she had all today

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So here the curtains comes down on this story. This will be my last fanfic on Manmarziyan. I am out of ideas and stories when comes to this one.

Initially, I had planned Arjun's radhika meeting right after the birth of his girls but then decided to show some leap. I hope you loved it. Thanks for being a part of this amazing journey and making me feel at the top of the world as a write. LOVE YOU ALL!!!!!