Arjun waited in the hall of a small house in Pune. A middle aged man stepped out looking confused finding Arjun in his house, ''Do we know each other?'' He asked . Arju'sn jaw clenched. He wasn't going to waste time, ''Not directly but we are linked by a person. I am Neelam's biological brother.''

The man paled, ''I don't know any Neelam.''

''You sure did. You adopted her being childless, and then when you got one of your own you started neglecting her. You threw her out when she needed you the most and above all, you are getting your real daughter married to the guy who destroyed my sister's life.'' Arjun was now huffing like an angry bull, he stepped closer, ''You so cared for your own blood that you decided that hers was dirty.''

He turned and took a good look of the house, ''You snatched the chance from me to know her. Someday we could have met. You all killed my sister, she died heartbroken and now I will shatter your life into pieces. You have 6 hours to vacate the house.'' The man had mortgaged his only property for his daughter's wedding and Arjun acquired it for double amount. He was ready to anything to make the people suffer who treated his sister bad. Before leaving he gave the final shock, '' and rest assured that your daughter isn't getting married as I have filed a case of fraud against your would be son-in –law and his family. Technically, all of you are broke. Now celebrate.

''You can't do this. I will approach the law.''

''I can because I am Arjun Mehra and I know the law and its advantages.'' Arjun's smirk wiped of the remaining confidence the man had. Arjun wasn't an unknown name. He was powerful and he used it in his favor. He took a deep breath feeling relived. Getting into the vehicle he asked the driver to take him to the school and then the college where she studied. He wanted to gather all memories of her.

he had to get back before evening as Radhika's parents were leaving and he was scared she might just runaway with them taking his kids along.  Arjun rubbed his forehead, Radhika was the only one who was capable of giving him a heart attack just by her thoughts.

***

Neil squealed in delight finding Radhika at his door with kids and Mala. He greeted them taking Anya from Radhika, ''Hi my little gappu Singh.'' He said placing a peck on her cheek. The baby mumbled then squealed

''How is Aunty doing now?'' Radhika asked. She had heard about Prerna being hospitalized from Sam and had decided to visit, Mala tagged along as news bought worry on Dilip and Dadaji's faces  .

Neil walked them to Prerna's room busy chatting with Anya who seemed to have accepted all attention he was showering on her. Radhika shook her head, Neil was definitely smitten by Anya. 

''Mom, see who is here to cure you. My Gappu Singh!'' Neil excitedly introduce Anya to his mother. Prerna frowned and then her eyes went wide when Radhika followed in with Mala. Prerna's heart was in her mouth, she was happy yet nervous. Neil introduced Prerna to Anya, ''Meet the Mehra Princess number one.''

Anya stared at the new person and Prerna lost her heart to the most innocent eyes in the world. She looked at Mala with tears, ''Can I see the other one too.'' Mala smiled extending Anusha. Prerna took a deep breath, the kids were angelic. Her eyes brimmed with happy tears realizing they were also a part of her, in a way she too was a grandmother. She watched as Neil lay on her bed with Anya on his chest. She contemplated if she should tell him, she looked at Mala asking a silent question.

Radhika noticed everything and decided to give her mother some private time with Prerna, ''Neil show me what you have be writing in music.'' he jumped off but refused to give Anya.

''What will she do in that music room?'' Prerna asked

''Watch me play the keyboard.'' Neil answered walking out as Radhika followed him with a shake of her head,.Once out she grabbed his arm asking him to stay near the door on the other side. He was confused but obliged 

''How are you Bhabhi?'' Prerna asked emotional. Shocking the duo outside the room

''Prerna, why didn't you contact us? How can you just leave from our lives? Neil to deserved to know his extended family and I know this health condition is due to our accidental meeting''

Prerna kept quite, ''I wanted to but was scared. I broke everyone's heart and then Nihal's family too disowned him. I was scared what if Papa refused to accept Neil. I just wanted to protect his heart.''

''He is your father. Out of all, you know him the best. He would have never refused Neil, his own grand child. And why didn't you call us when Nihal....'' Mala choked realizing Prerna suffered the pain alone. 

''Can I come home.Now!'' Prerna asked and got responded with a hug, ''Its your house, you should but be ready to pacify your brother and father. The only one who will receive love is Neil.'' Prerna smiled, ''I am a granny too.''

''Yes, there is one more waiting in Hrishikesh, Ridhima's son.''

''How is Ankush? '' Prerna asked. She had fond memories of her little nephew, who she loved the most as he was the first child after her in the family. She had decided to marry for love against her family. Since then she had never looked back, out of fear and guilt. Till dat, she never knew about Ridhima and Radhika'

''Ankush is fine, right now is Australia. Prerna, you have been very brave and now its time to relax. Come back home. ''

''Can I come with you now, to Arjun's place? I can meet bhai and Papa''

''No. You will have to come back to the house you walked out from and bring Neil along. We are leaving tonight.''

''So soon!''

Mala pinched Anusha's cheek, ''They are 3 months and Choti doesn't need me. Arjun is a great father. Plus, I couldn't care for Ridhima and her son due to Radhika going missing.'' Prerna nodded smiling down at the baby who looked happy to be in her arms. 

Neil stared at Radhika as she at him. The new truth was shocking beyond their imagination. Neil adjusted Anya on one shoulder opening the second arm for Radhika , she smiled accepting hug. ''I am happy! I am a mamu''

''me too!'' she replied. The duo didn't wait further and crashed into the room accepting that they have been eavesdropping all along.

''Now I can keep them. I am their Mamu. And I have two sisters and a brother who is in Australia'' Neil said holding each baby in an  arm.

''Do check with their crazy father.'' Radhika replied

''Why should I? They are now mine too, oh I am so happy.'' They laughed watching a dancing Neil as the girls matched it with squeals. 

Later in the evening, Arjun Radhika drove Radhika's family to the airport . ''Do visit us with both these angels.'' Mala said hugging Radhika

''I will mom, and for 6 months.'' Arjun gaped at Radhika, there was no way he could stay a day without his girls but he didn't had the courage to raise his voice. Radhika had become too dangerous.

***

Sam pulled her hair up into a bun. Her phone pressed between her shoulder and ear as she continuously kept talking about a project. Piyali -Samrat shared a look , their eyes didn't miss Sam's burying herself in the work.

''Sammy, you need to slow down.'' Smarat said placing a gentle palm on her head

''Dad, even if I want to I can't. Radhika is on maternity and I am alone to handle all the stuff.''

''You can ask Neil...'' He was cut off by Sam's lift of palm. She finished her juice in a single gulp. Placing the glass on the table with a thud, she took a deep breath, ''Dad, I don't want anything to hold me back and I am requesting for the nth time, please just let me move forward. I have closed that chapter.''

''We can see you in pain. Its hard for us too.'' Piyali interjected

''Mom, everything is temporary so is the pain. Don't worry, this shall too will pass.'' She smiled. Sam got up, pecked Jai's head, ''Is Shruti coming today.'' She asked with a wink'' He gave a slow smile. Sam understood, ''tell her before its late.''

''I am not worth her attention.''

''Bhai, you need to give words a chance instead of silence. I know what I am saying.'' He nodded, ''I hope I could help you.''

''You will and soon. Then the brother-sister duo will rock BS.'' Sam declared . Jai nodded with a smile. But they all knew that Sam was hurting and bad.

Sam walked into BS with a blank face, the happy mask she wore at home was long gone. She got a big surprise when she found Radhika in BS doing the best she could, creating chaos, ''Chashni!''

''Finally! I was so bored without you. These three lack sense of humor.''  She made her face at Zubin and gang. Sam smiled, shaking her head she dragged Radhika to her cabin, ''You still have time to join.''

''I took a break from work and not my friendship.'' Radhika replied taking a step closer to Sam, she placed both he palms on latter's shoulder and Sam's strength defied her in that moment. Hugging Radhika she cried her heart out, ''You know you did the right thing.'' Radhika pacified patting her back. Radhika offered Sam tissue making her sit on the chair, ''By the way Neil is long lost cousin.''

''What and how?''

''Long story short. His mother and my father are siblings but I am still on your side.''

''You don't have to.'' Sam reasoned feeling a stab in heart. Even Radhika was Neil's cousin. Fate her turned her alone. Radhika lifted Sam's chin, ''It wasn't Neil who waited outside that night to hold my hand when Arjun asked me to get lost. It wasn't Neil who travelled back and worth to manage this company and nurse my broken heart. It wasn't Neil or for that matter or Arjun, who took my tantrums during my pregnancy. None of them are as important as you. I can leave them in a wink but not you. You mean more than any of them.''

Sam blew her nose and smiled, ''That made me feel better.'' 

''Glad about that and now why am I here. Well, I got bored of changing nappies so though why not bother you. Nandini Di thinks I can start working 2 days in a week .''

Sam took a deep sigh of relief, ''That's the best thing I have heard since morning. But what about kids.''

''You see my kids have 2 mother, second one is Arjun. '' Sam frowned, Radhika added, ''That man is crazy, he has started working from home making me go wild. He has views and inputs about everything when it comes to my girls, can you believe he was advising the doctor about how to vaccinate a child showing him some video of a foreign doctor who is so smooth that kids don't realize the pain. If he kept crossing my path every minute, I am surely going to smash all his bones.'' Sam threw her head back and laughed , this was going epic.

''Fine, lets start with a new project.'' Radhika nodded as Sam briefed her on the client. 

When Radhika came back from work, she found Arjun and Nandini in the main hall with kids. Nandini was dramatically narrating a story and girls made funny sounds and expressions at her hand movements and voice modulations. ''Did you guys learn anything.'' She asked daughters and received the welcome with smiles

''But they definitely enjoy their aunt talking to them.'' Nandini replied tickling Anya

''Aunt? I think Badi Ma would be better. What say girls?'' Nandini watched Radhika stunned and a lot emotional. When their eyes met, Nandini just gave a thankful nod. Arjun just kept his eyes glued to his laptop screen as he felt his heart hammer in the chest. When Radhika left to freshen up Nandini turned her eyes to Arjun, ''There are million reasons for which you should be punished but their is just one reason you are not, Radhika.''

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