Chapter 11

Radhika spoke to her parents they asked her to visit Rishikesh with Arjun...she promised them she would come...but after disconnecting the call she was thinking...how to tell them that she was not with Arjun Sir. But she was not aware that her family knew everything...and all this drama was to get them together. She got ready and left for office Vicky dropped her and promised her that he will pick her up in the evening. He had seen that red finger mark on her wrist...and dint like it...he decided to be calm till things are under control.

Sam called Radhika when she was entering the building...they planned a girls day out over the weekend when suddenly Sam saw Radhika's wrist which Radhika tried to hide with bangles...Sam went furious...she was about to blast Arjun when Radhika stopped her...she assured Sam that if she would need help...she will come to Sam without delay. Neil greeted Radhika and went to his cabin without greeting Sam...Radhika felt something was wrong as even Sam left for her cabin without looking at Neil. Manya had joined birdsong as a trainee on the pretext of learning saw this and immediately went after Neil. Arjun had been noticing Manya's behaviour for a week now...he decided to speak to Neil...Neil proved his friendship now it was Arjun's turn. He knew Sam had turned cold...but he won't give up...he cannot afford to lose these relations now.

Arjun came to Neil's cabin...Neil greeted him with a smile. Arjun asked; ''Can we go out somewhere?'' Neil nodded picked his wallet and left with Arjun. They entered a restaurant and ordered lunch. Without losing a minute...Arjun said;''Neil...the tension between you and Sam is visible to everyone around...please sought it out." Neil looked at Arjun for some time and replied;'' Arjun I can't do or support wrong ...it happened once with Chashni...but I won't let this happen with you... Sam is again wrong and worst is she never listens to what others have to say...sometimes she is so blind..I don't know how to explain this to her.''

Arjun: '' So what's up with Manya ...why is she tailing you everywhere...I don't trust her intentions''

Neil; ''I am training her...nothing more. But why are you saying this?''

Arjun; ''She is infatuated by you she keeps on doing weird things to draw your attention...her intention is not right...I know she is Sam's sister and I have no right to interfere...but I can't see wrong happening to people I care about.''

Neil smiled at his new friend and said ; ''Arjun...that is why I am fighting for you...don't worry I will keep an eye on her.'' They finished their lunch and went back to office. Arjun could not find Radhika at her desk he asked Zubin about her he said he saw her going to the terrace. Arjun went to the terrace and found Radhika enjoying the wind....he watched her lovingly... she was a like painting on the canvas of his heart ...he started walking towards her...he smiled and then placed both his hands on the railing locking Radhika in between. Radhika turned to face him and suddenly froze she looked at him and blinked a couple of times. Arjun loved the innocence and nervousness written on her face she looked cute...Arjun whispered in her ear; ''Radhika don't lie.....when you were away did you ever feel that I was around...somewhere very close to you like this wind.'' Radhika shivered but remained quite... Arjun again said; ''fine I got my answer...By the way sorry for yesterday I will not repeat that again...well I am not here to talk about us...this is about Sam and Neil.'' Radhika went all alert and said;'' What about them... Is everything fine?'' Arjun told Radhika about recent fights between the couple and Manya's attraction towards Neil. Radhika thought for a moment and said; ''First we need to make Sam and Neil talk and then about Manya...we need to speak to Samrat Sir about it.'' Arjun Radhika decided to solve this matter together...they shook hands and as Radhika was about to leave Arjun suddenly pulled Radhika to him....she fell on him and when their eyes met...Arjun said; ''I miss my panoti...who use to talk non- stop...please bring her back...'' He kissed her forehead and left. Radhika watched him walk away...a part of her wanted to run to him and hug him and the other part still was not ready to trust him or forgive him she turned her face away from him. Arjun stopped and turned to look at Radhika...he thought; ''today you don't trust me and my love...but one day I will gain your trust...because without Radhika Arjun's life has no meaning.... love you Radhika. ''Radhika suddenly turned and they looked at each other...many unsaid words were exchanged between their eyes. Arjun smiled at her and left from there. Radhika came down when Krutika asked her to go to Piyali's cabin. Piyali greeted Radhika and asked her to sit she said;'' Radhika we are planning Sam and Neil's engagement and I am depending on you." Radhika smiled and replied;'' Sure ma'am tell me what has to be done...I will start immediately.'' Piyali said; ''first you will not call me ma'am ...you can call me aunty...you are family Radhika so please no formalities.'' Radhika was about to say something when her phone started vibrating; she saw the screen ...It was Neil's mom... and Prerna also allotted Radhika n no. of duties... Piyali hearing this looked at Radhika's tensed face and started laughing.

A month was due for Neil and Sam's engagement both were not even looking at each other. Neil was guiding Manya on a project when she pretended as if she got hurt..before Neil could check Radhika came in and said; ''It looks like sprain...Oh my God its even swelling let me take you to the doctor''...Manya got irritated and got up to leave Neil's cabin she pretended to limp when radhika innocently said.; ''Why are you limping on the left...I thought it was the right one.'' Manya little scared left Neil's cabin. Neil came to Radhika and patted her back and said; ''So Arjun told you everything and you trusted him then why can't you trust his love...he is a good person'' Radhika replied;''I know he is good...but I want to spend my life with the best...by the way you are coming with me after office...Prerna aunty asked me take you shopping.'' Radhika informed Arjun that she is getting Neil...he needs to get Sam...Arjun felt frustrated...Sam was cold him..why would she listen to him...Radhika told him it was his headache and walked out. Radhika thought; ''with this I will make Neil and Sam together and mend the distance between you and Sam too''. Arjun knocked the door of Sam's cabin and entered Sam asked ; ''Something urgent...because I was about to leave for the day.'' Arjun hesitated and said; ''Can we talk Sam...only an hour I know I am not even worth a minute of your life...but please.'' Sam agreed. Radhika had already informed Arjun where to come...after the shopping Neil and Radhika went to a café when Arjun walked in with Sam...they pushed Neil and Sam to sit together and locked their way by sitting on the either side of the round sofa. Arjun started; ''Guys you are really lucky to have love between you ...don't spoil it because of me." All the 3 were pained to hear that. Neil said; ''Arjun don't blame yourself... people make mistakes but never repent...you confessed and were ready to take all the punishment...you are a good man right Sammy.'' Sam by now was embarrassed for her coldness towards Arjun and said;'' Arjun I am sorry...I was so scared to lose Radhika again that I forgot...how you helped me and Neil to be together.'' Radhika felt good to hear that Arjun had helped them earlier...after an hour of chatting...Neil said; ''Chashni Arjun will drop you home its late'' Radhika was about to protest when she heard Vicky's voice; ''that's not required Neil...Radhika had already asked me to pick her up.'' Radhika left with Vicky and Neil said; ''Arjun...this Vicky is the biggest bone in your love story " They all laughed and left for their respective homes .

Arjun was waiting to park his car in the office when he saw Radhika in the rear view ... she got down from Vicky's car and gave him a hug and entered Bird Song, Arjun was filled with love affection happiness and pain. Radhika had decided that she will speak to Samarat today about Manya...but before that she should inform Neil about it...she entered Neil's cabin without knocking and found Neil and Sam hugging and lost in each other oblivious to her presence...Radhika took a chair and watched them for 5 mins and then coughed. Both of them were suddenly pulled out of their heaven and they looked at smiling Radhika nervously... Sam showing some confidence ordered Neil to be ready with the presentation before leaving the cabin. Radhika finally turned to blushing Neil and both burst into a roaring laughter...after composing Neil said; ''Chashni... Rishab from JIA is visiting Bird Song today...they want us to work on gold collection as well...so I want you to be away from him.''

Radhika with confusion written all over her face asked;'' I am not some beauty queen that he is coming for me...Neil sometimes you are too much.'' Neil got up from the chair and walked towards Radhika he sat on the table and said; ''You are a challenge for him...the last project ... our protectiveness towards you....then party... Bonnie hurting you for Arjun... you grabbed his attention...everything is fuelling his interest in you..." Radhika laughed and brushed aside Neil's doubts...she informed him that she will be speaking to Samrat about Manya.

Radhika came to her desk and saw Arjun and Sam happily discussing on some client...he felt content looking at his smile, Arjun's pain still mattered to her. She dialled Samrat's intercom and asked for a suitable time to speak to him...they decided to speak after the presentation. Everyone had assembled in the Board room when Rishab walked in and greeted everyone...he checked out Radhika again while greeting and that made her uncomfortable and her friends furious .After the presentation Radhika made a suggestion to promote the light weight jewellery and JIA's experiment with different colours of gold which would complement rising gold prices and changing style tastes and will give them an upper hand in the market. After the presentation was over Rishab said;"Ms Radhika you are one of the most talented person I have ever met...if you ever plan to leave Bird Song...come to me I will hire you without any interview or reference...and trust me you will enjoy your time with me..I mean working with JIA.'' The last sentence did not go down well with Bird Song folks...Sam wanted to give back..but Radhika stopped her and she replied him politely; ''Bird Song is my second home...and people here are my family...I cannot leave them.'' Samrat felt proud hearing that and said; ''Radhika you can carry on with your work...rest will be handled by me, Arjun and Neil.'' Radhika walked out with Sam and others, Sam took Radhika to the cafeteria and ordered coffee...both were silent for some time and then Sam spoke; ''Chashni don't worry we won't let him come near you.'' Radhika took a deep breath and answered; "I seriously don't understand men...what kind of species is it...they run after things which don't even belong to them. Sam don't worry that pervert is just trying to instigate you guys...nothing more.'' Sam nodded but she feared Arjun's growing possessiveness towards Radhika...it was visible to everyone except Radhika.

Vicky had come to pick Radhika up...he was standing leaning on the car checking his phone when Arjun walked to him and greeted him; ''Hi Vicky'' Vicky looked up and responded warmly with a hug. Arjun was little taken aback he wasn't expecting this gesture from Vicky but he responded to the hug and said; ''I always felt you hate me.''

Vicky: ''I don't hate anyone...I just love Radhika too much...I want her to be happy.''

Arjun:'' and you feel...she will not be happy with me?''

Vicky smiled looked at Arjun and replied; ''When you fall in love with someone ...you just don't fall for the good in them...you even accept the bad in them with full heart...you learn to forgive...and accept them the way they are....you and Radhika need to learn a lot...the day you understand love there will be nothing between you two''

Arjun smiled and asked: ''You seem to understand love a lot."'

Vicky looked at Arjun, something like pain flashed across his face but he quickly hid it and replied; ''May be...because I know what it takes to spend life without someone you truly love''

Vicky saw Radhika approaching he wished Arjun and took the driver's seat...Radhika gave one emotionless glance to Arjun and left. Arjun on his way was thinking what Vicky said...and thought maybe he was right we both need to understand each other first.

Samrat was worried about what Radhika had told him about Manya's infatuation towards Neil...he could not believe on it but he knew Radhika...she will not say anything just like that. He decided he will keep Manya away from Neil tomorrow onwards. Sam was so excited about her engagement and he cannot let anything damage that.


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