This is slightly different version, you can read this one from Chapter 47 from the version 1

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Sam paced the huge hall of Mehra mansion. The staff had ask her to be seated and had left to inform Nandini. It had been few months since Radhika walked out and now her pregnancy made  Sam worry about coming child. 

"Sam , what brings you here."

"Is Arjun home?"

"He dosen't stay here...anymore."

Sam huffed, "Di, its about Radhika. She is expecting and is not willing to share it with Arjun."

For a moment Nandini froze, after a moment her lips streched into a smile, " the link which coneects them is on the way. We should celebrate.  Now tell me, when is she due?"

"In 3 months. She is staying in my house in Pune. Somehow, I convinced her to let you know about this." 

Nandini hugged Sam lovingly, " thank you! Now lets just leave all on time. For now, Arjun deserves to suffer . Wait for me , I will come with you." 

Sam nodded , she smiled watching Nandini hopping like an excited child. Nandini packed few essentials and joined Sam. She decided to keep things between her and Sam for now . The arrival of the kid would later course the next level of action.

***

"Rana Kaka, is Nandu home?" Arjun called Rana to check on Nandini. Rana decided not to say a word about Sam. He replied calm, " no, she just left. She would be back in a week"

"Where has she gone?"

"I have no idea. She keeps all to herself." Arjun disconnected. He huffed, after Radhika he had lost Nandini too. She had cut all ties with him and had refused even to interact with him. Arjun cancelled his meetings and decided to take a break. 

He drove to a nearby beach, took off his shoes , rolled his pants and walked towards the waves. The sand was still hot enough to burn the skin but he didn't  feel a thing. The heat was nothing compared to the burn he felt after Radhika left him . He missed her terribly,  he wanted on chance and was ready to give up all. He stood under the scroching Sum as if punishing himself for all he had done till date. 

The sound of squeals took his attention , he smiled watching two boys playing in the waves. Heat didn't nothing mattered to them. They enjoyed being with eachother. He huffed, this was friendship was all about and Radhika chose it over everything. He couldn't blame her, it was him who broke her trust.

'don't  get angry at silly things'

'You can't be  right all the time.'

'Get out of your shoes to know others pain'

Words from the past echoed his ears. Arjun quickly walked back , getting in his car he drove off in a hurry. He pulled infront of an old structure which bought instant smile on his lips as memories came back to him. He grinned wide as he walked past the playing kids and different classrooms. The peon asked him to wait and walked inside the principal office.

"What a coincidence!  Two dear friends came back to their school at the same time." The school Principal exclaimed. Neil frowned, he had come down to provide the regular donation for under privileged kids the institution supported. " what friend?"

"Do you remember the orphan boy you once saved from bullying and then befriended. He was with us for 3 years , after which he got adopted by a wealth Mehra family, later he was educated in London. 

Neil grinned , "yes I do but we lost touch. "

"That's because he suffered a fatal accident and had lost his memory partially. Now he has slowly started recovering small things as he visited the old places. He once came here and asked about you but I wasn't  here then and the substitute Principal didn't  know about you guys ."

Neil smiled, " can I see him" After a minute Arjun walked in, "hello Sir!"

"Arjun, come in" Neil blinked as Arjun walked in and shook hands with the Principal.  "Arjun, this is Neil. " Arjun just nodded. Neil on the other hand didn't know how to react. He gathered his file greeted the old man and walked out, leaving the two surprised. 

After about 10 mins Arjun ran out of the room in search of Neil as the Principal informed him about who Neil was, he realized Neil had left. Arjun got into his car and drove into the traffic. He had decided to win Neil come  what may. As if the destiny too wanted to unite two friends, Arjun spotted Neil's car, he accelerated and blocked his vehicle . Neil punched the wheel and got out, "what do you want now? Haven't you done enough damage!"

Arjun just watched Neil all emotional, "please forgive me!"

Neil opened but closed his mouth. He just shook his head, got into his car, drove backwards and then  drove off past him. Arjun was happy, he found a hope in form Neil . He knew it was a long journey and he was ready to make new beginning with Neil as a first step.

 ***

"Sam pick the phone! " Neil had been trying to reach Sam for long  but she wouldn't answer any of it. She had taken off from his life after the day of his birthday celebration.  Prerena had announced Neil's wedding with Soniya, and that moment Sam decided to walk away from Neil's life forever.

 He tried to reach her in BS but got a message requesting to resign from the post. She had send him the papers of one if her properties with a legal deed a promise to pay off   the remaining balance in  stipulated time for the help he provided in saving BS and her house. Neil felt being stabbed in his heart. He never  expected her to vanish from his life like that.

His mind went back to Arjun, the friend he missed for years turned out for the reason of the destruction of his life. If not for Arjun, Sam would have realised her feelings soon. But he confused her breaking them apart. Neil  hated the mess he was in right now and was aware he was also responsible for the same in some or the other way.

He didn't knew where to start from but he was adamant about fixing it anyhow. He was aware that his step would break the heart of his mother and Soniya but not taking any step would mean spoiling three lives. Before everything he wanted to clear things out with Sam first.

Neil kept calling her number but it would disconnect after few rings. He realised she had blocked him but reason wasn't what he was thinking.  Sam just didn't   wanted anyone to know about Radhika.  A little mistake could give away her whereabouts, and it wasn't a good idea looking at Radhika's  fragile state.

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"Who is she?" Nandini asked Sam, pointing towards a young girl Radhika was talking to. The two had accompanied Radhika to clinic and Nandini was little surprised finding Radhika interacting with some body new so casually when she wanted all about her to be a secret.

That's Neelam, they are due around same time. Her boy friend got her pregnant and fled the country for higher studies. Her family has also disowned her , she still wants the baby. The pain made them connect. Sam briefed.

"Men should be severely punished for breaking hearts." 

"My baby will never have a father, he is so unlucky.'' Nandini heard Neelam say gently caressing her belly. Radhika lifted her palm and kept on Neelam's belly, ''Hi Baby, I want the tell you that you are lucky, you will be loved and cared. You will have a beautiful life .'' Neelam's eyes glistened hearing Radhika but her baby reacted to the lovely words. The two women chuckled. Nandini felt proud of Radhika's heart. Walking to her Nandini helped her up, " we should leave"

Radhika smiled , she greeted Neelam before leaving the  place. "So Radhika , what name have you thought for our Princess?" Nandini asked 

" Princess?" Sam  asked and Nandini nodded, smiling she asked questioned, " you look so sure, how?"

"My heart says that.  Now, Radhika what will our Princess be called?"

Radhika caressed her belly, " Anya or Anusha"

" Nice any other name you like?"

"No, Arjun used to love these names. We once had a candid conversation and he said he would give his daughter any one out of the 2 names."

"You miss him"

"No, but his child will have all the rights on his name." Radhika replied looking thoughtful . Sam and Nandini shared a look with a smile. They had decided to increase the distance till both Arjun and Radhika turn desperate for each other

***

"Call me if you need something. I will again come next week." Radhika  watched Sam with affection as latter instructed her on dos and don'ts . Sam thought , looked around and turned to Radhika,  " I think I should delay my plans."

"Sam , I  am here. You go and come back after finishing your work." Nandini assured Sam and she relaxed, " I almost forgot." She then hugged Radhika taking her leave. Sam turned her main sim on. 

She got into her car and drove off. It was a long drive and Sam preferred driving as she wanted some time to think. Neil's engagement, Arjun-Radhika's break up and Arjun's reason for revenge had left Sam shattered. She just wanted to forget all, problems love and everything which would hold her back. On the other hand she wanted to do all she could for Radhika. Sam's face lit up as she recalled Radhika, her best friend and soul sister. If not for Radhika, Sam knew her life would be spoiled. She was grateful to her friend for saving her life and making her realize that life was more than love and men. It was about following ones dreams  and making oneself proud. She wanted to make her life worth living for. Sam took a deep breath, she had decided to focus on BS and Radhika's  coming baby. She was excited about the new member.

***

Radhika  finished her meal with great effort.  Nandini applauded her effort and cleaned the table. "Di, its too much. I won't  have dinner tonight."

Nandini rolled her eyes, "We will see that in the night." Nandini lifted Radhika's swollen feet on to her lap and started massaging them. " you know , I am excited about arrival of our Princess. I so want to play with her and spoil her mad"

"I know that di. You and Arjun...."  words suddenly  died when she realised they weren't together any more. Nandini moved closer and wrapped her arm around Radhika pulling her to chest, " doesn't  matter, we four will make a beautiful ladies only family. We will play , fight and spoil each  other. Done!"

Radhika nodded hugging Nandini, her mind again going back to Arjun. She wondered how he would have reacted to the news. How it would have felt being taken care by him. She was sure , he would have turned the world upside down, hired best doctors and callef her every minute. She smiled to herself and then she recalled his hateful words. His betrayal, how could she forget that he preferred revenge over love. He had turned so demonic that he didn't flinch before planning to destroy Sam completely . His dark side flashed infront of her eyes, she hugged her belly. Her child would be nothing like Arjun, she would give her the right upbringing and make her child a good human being. 

In a way she was right, the baby she was about to bring in the world was going to be like her but she wasn't aware that soon she would be blessed with one who would remind her of Arjun every minute. 

***

Neil walked into his office, his mind still occupied with Sam. He couldn't go to BS so he decided to go on a silent protest. He was going to show his mother that she wasn't right in taking the drastic step.

He nodded as the staff greeted him, his eyes fell on a figure seated in the reception.  Arjun looked up and smiled, Neil ignored and walked directly towards his cabin. The receptionist informed him about Arjun waiting and he asked to ignore. When he left, Arjun was still sitting at the same place. Neil decided to let him be, he was sure Arjun would give up but he was wrong, Arjun had decided to begin his silent journey to win back his friend.

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So a different plot. This starts right after Radhika exposes Arjun and he asks her to get lost.

Hope u like it. I will be back in flow in a week or so. Do let me know your views.