Radhika was in deep thought...she had met Ankush today and he was kind of lost...it seemed as if he was hiding something...she was still in her thought bubble holding the television remote...Arjun entered the room but she did not notice him...Arjun looked at the television and saw tom and jerry going on ...he turned and said; ''I never knew I married a kid...'' Radhika as if woken up from a deep slumber looked at Arjun a smiled...arjun walked to her cupped her face and softly said;'' my love...whatever is bothering you please speak up can't see you like this...'' Radhika looked at him smiled ...''nothing just tired''

Arjun; ''fine then I will cook''

Radhika shocked; ''NO!!!'' Arjun gave a frown ; ''Why?...I am a good cook I used to cook for myself before...'' Radhika gave him a silly smile; ''I don't doubt your cooking skills ...its only your cleaning skills I doubt...last time you left the kitchen all messed up...so let me do the job'' Arjun kept his hands on his waist..''you calling me messy...guess time to check your cuboard ...the moment you open it everything is on the floor....'' Radhika was now angry she got from the bed and came to him...''Arjun Mehra you cannot handle a little critisiam.... So kiddish of you...fine be hungry...I am not cooking I am on strike now'' Anjun saw his little angry bird and pulled her to him...he lifted her chin...but she refused to listen to him or look at him...''Ok this strike is only for the kitchen...romance is still on right...''Radhika smiled but quickly hid it...Arjun saw that small smile; ''So can we food and by that time it comes...we can have some... you know'' Radhika now laughed...she pushed him..''Arjun Mehra you have one track mind...I will cook no need to waste money...and tomorrow I will arrange my cupboard and mess yours'' Arjun pulled her again to him and gave a loving warning; ''mess or arrange...you want to cook or not...I don't care...but our love will never be on a strike...you will never refuse your love to me'' Radhika nodded Arjun leaned and kissed her...Radhika knew it was time to order food.

Mala Dilip and Dadaji had reached Mumbai...Vicky had invited Radhika and Arjun for the dinner as well...Soniya was very tensed she could read Ankush's face and she knew he will drop the bomb now...Arjun Radhika joined everyone for the dinner...Arjun gestured Ankush te normal for now and they will handel things on time...as it was time to retire Vicky asked Anjun and Radhika to stay for the night...Arjun agreed. Radhika took Arjun to the her room in Vicky's house... Radhika changed came to the room and hugged Arjun from the back...he pulled her to the front and asked; ''would you like to go for a holiday...small vacation you and me'' Radhika; ''hmm will think...now I want to sleep in your arms...'' Arjun caressed her hair and nodded and took her to bed...Radhika burided her face in Arjun's chest...and warpped and arm around him...they were about switch off the light when they heard a knock on the door...Arjun opened the door and found Vidhi with her teddy...she wanted to sleep with her Bua today...Arjun lifted Vidhi up...Soniya came running to get her; ''Arjun I am sorry...this girl is complete spoilt brat now...Vidhi come your daddy is calling you'' Vidhi gave a big No...Arjun assured Soniya there was no problem...Vidhi after 3 stories and 20 questions selpt on Arjun's stomach he gently placed her on the bed looking at her lovingly.. Radhika noticed him...she suddenly whispered'' That's why ...I wanted to go back to our house'' Arjun gave her an impossible look; ''your attention belongs to me ...and now Vidhi is getting it...I am jealous'' Arjun slowly asked radhika to come to the balcony...once in the balcony he made her sit next to him placed an arm around her and said..''I love when you claim your right on me...'' Radhika smiled and said; ''You put Vidhi to sleep...now its her bua's turn...'' Arjun smiled and pulled her in a tight embrace...''you have no idea what you do to me Radhika....I need you to survive now...Arjun is nothing without you'' Radhika mumbeled in a sleepy voice ; ''and Radhika is just a body without you...because Arjun... is her soul'' Radhika spoke those words with so much honesty that Arjun lifted her face up and kissed her madly pouring his feeling for her...Radhika smiled....placed her head on his chest and slept off.

Sam found Neil in a deep thought she kept her hand on his shoulder and asked; ''Can I share you worries Mr husband''...Neil smiled ; ''Sammy is it correct to judge a person on the deeds or the past of their parents'' Sam ; ''No Neil..but please elaborate...I might suggest something better'' Neil narrated the whole story without mentioning Ananya and Ankush Sam after a thought ; ''That girl deserves all the happiness...its not her fault Neil...someone should convince the guy's family...see if you can do something to help her''

Neil ;'' Sammy Suppose if the guy was Jai...please don't mind and the girl was the one in my story...would you have taken the initiative to convivce your parents''

Sam; ''Would have?...offcourse yes..common we are in 21st century...so many females give birth to unwanted kids and leave them to die..this girl's mom was brave she bought her up educated her and made her indepented...and who are we to question somebody...people make rules to satisfy their egos and needs and when it doesn't they change it...so why not make a new rule...accept someone who needs you... giving them a chance to shine and be happy''

Neil felt proud. He tucked Sam's hair strand behind her ear and said...''Darling..you made me proud...I am honoured to be your husband...I love you Sam''...he hugged her tight and softly said; ''Sammy...welcome to the group'' Sam couldn't understand what he meant but she ignore all thoughts to enjoy the moment in Neil's arms.

Neil dialled Arjun's intercom and told him about his and Ananya's meeting...Arjun updated Ankush on Ananya's descicion...Ankush decided to speak after the reception. Neil called Sam to his cabin ...Arjun joined them too....Arjun gestured Neil to go ahead...Neil asked Sam to sit he kept a glass of water infront of her...Sam was little confused she stared at both of them and Radhika's absece between them worried her more

Sam; ''Neil its looks like you people need to talk something important...I can understand that...but where is Radhika...we four always share everything ...then why is she absent''

Neil gave one look to Arjun and started; ''Sammy don't panic...we cannot tell this to Radhika so sharing this with you...but you should keep this too yourself''

Sam was now worried...she gulped some water looked at Arjun and Neil; ''Please go ahead''

Arjun; ''Its about Ankush...he likes a girl but situtation is little sensitive...''

Sam; ''Stop blabbering both of you speak up or I will myself call Ankush''

Neil; ''The girl Ankush loves is Ananya...''

Sam interrupted ; ''But Chashni told me that Mala aunty had finalized a girl...she is a daughter a colth merchant a nice girl...oh god ...ok now what about Ananya''

Anrjun; ''Ananya is a daughter of an unwed mother....and Ankush wants to marry her...Soniya has refused help to protect Ananya's privacy..''

Sam finished whole glass in one go...she got up rubbed her forehead...and turned to Neil; ''Ok the story you told me was about Ankush and Ananya....I would suggest Ankush to back out...it will be the best solution''

Neil lost his cool; ''Yesterday you said all those big words...where are they now...would do the same if Ankush was real brother''

Sam; ''Neil...its not easy...if Ankush was my real brother I would have convinced my parents but ... let us include Radhika in this''

Meanwhile Ankush who was supposed to join them entered Neil's cabin...heard Sam and replied ''But I considered you equal to Radhika...and right not cannot share with choti...she will tell everything to Vicky or Ma which I don't want...I will my self speak to them after reception...''

Sam; ''Ankush I consider you my bro...but hiding something so serious from Radhika is killing me...ok leave all that tell me what to do''

Arjun and Neil Smiled...Ankush kept his hand on Sam's head; ''thanks and Bless you''

Sam; ''Give that thanks...if I am alive after Chashni gets to know about all this...now leave all that and tell me what am I supposed to do''

Neil; ''You need to be a reference or point of contact for Anaya...we are shifiting her to a better place...the place she is staying is not good for a alone girl...some place like a working women hostel...some female need to refer her then only they will give her the room''

Sam thought for a moment; ''I have a better idea...Arjun she can stay in the house me and Radhika shared its vacant ...'' Arjun and Neil nodded in acceptence

Neil hugged Sam; ''Thank you Sammy''

Radhika was in a meeting with Piyali and Samrat...her presentation had bagged them a big contract with a multinational...Radhika presented her rough draft on additional adverstising startegies to Piyali and Samrat..they appreciated and approved it...She cam out and collided with Ankush; ''Bhai...when did you come...and you didn't bother to tell me also...oH ok you just met your you friends and forgot me...'' Ankush covered Radhika's mouth with his hands; ''Choti...apply breaks on your tougue...you were in a meeting''

Radhika suddenly realized she actually was , she gave a broad smile...she asked him to join her for lunch but Ankush excused himself on pretext of work....Radhika went to Arjun's cabin and stood infront of him smiling...Arjun gave her a loving look and smiled; ''so you got time to meet your husband...you are not following any rules''

Radhika; ''you and your rules...I am almost done for today...Piyali aunty asked me take rest of the day off...so can we go somewhere''

Arjun took his car keys; ''With pleasure darling'' Arjun took Radhik for lunch and then they drove off to their house...as Radhika closed the door behind her Arjun looped his arms around her and lifted her up...Radhika squealed and laughed...Arjun rubbed his cheek on Radhika's face...Radhika gave him a peck on his cheeks; ''So Mr. Arjun Mehra...what is the new rule in the list''

Arjun turned Radhika towards him and held to him by her waist; ''New rule...I want a kiss every hour'' Radhika stared at Arjun wide eyed..''Arjun you are shameless...'' she giggled and tried to free herself...Arjun held her hand and asked; ''Radhika answer one question... Ma and Papa ever would have allowed a love marriage for their children?''

Radhika; ''Such a situation never arrived...but in case if me or di would have ever fallen in love then Bhai and dadaji would have convinced them''

Arjun; ''But they allowed ours...''

Radhika; ''Ours was a hate marriage ...remember the way you scared me''

Arjun tighten his grip on Radhika...she winced; ''You will never let me forget my mistakes right...I never hated you...I loved you then too...never wanted to hurt you...but still you don't believe me'' Arjun jerked her away and walked off from there. Radhika rubbed her hand and cursed herself for hurting him.

She quickly prepared the dinner and walked into the bedroom she saw Arjun was watching television...but he didn't look at her...Radhika stood between Arjun and television smiling...Arjun frowned he was really angry...Radhika was little scared...but she didn't move...Arjun got up...held her hand and took her out of the room...he rudely told her; ''Can I have some time alone...and please don't disturb me'' Radhika lost her smile...she lowered her eyes...and nodded. Arjun went back to the room and closed the door with a bang...Radhika finshed all her work...and arranged the dinner on the table it had been 3 hrs...he still didn't open the door...she thought of knocking but then gave up the idea...she decided to follow his order. It was 10:00 PM but Arjun didn't come for dinner...Radhika left a note near Arjun's place and went to the other room...she shut the door and quietly lied down on the bed...switching off the lights...Arjun came out of the room and found food on the table...he looked for Radhika in the kitchen but couldn't find her...he came to the table...and found a note under his plate... 'Please have dinner and if you don't want to have throw it in the bin'

Arjun now felt bad...She had slept without having dinner...he slowly opened the door of the guest room and found her slleping on the bed...he went close to her and tried to lift her Radhika opened her eyes and jerked his hands back...she quickly got down from the opposite side...and move towards the door...Arjun blocked her way

Arjun; ''Radhika eat your food''

Radhika without looking at him replied; ''I gave you your alone time...now please give me mine...I am not in a mood of talking right now''

Arjun held her by waist from behind and kept his chin on her shoulder...''let's eat our dinner...we can fight after that''

Radhika; ''Is this a new rule?''

Arjun knew she was angry...he turned her towards lifted her chin she was in no mood to look at him...her eyes were full of tears; ''If you don't eat...then I will stay hungry too''

Radhika; ''Arjun Mehra...I loved you from my heart ...I came to aplozise but you pushed me out of the room as if I am an unwanted person I followed your command...now you are showering me with affection because you have calmed down and so should I because you want me too...right''

Arjun; ''Calm down Radhika...I am sorry ....I don't have control on my anger...now just relax...you will get yourself sick''

Radhika pulled her out of his grip; ''None of your concern...now either you leave this room or let me leave '' Arjun folded his arms to his chest...he was not the man to give up not when Radhika was involved...Arjun walked towards her locked her to the wall and softly spoke; ''If you want to fight...then we will...but in the same room...and you are coming with me to our room after the dinner.'' Arjun caught hold of her hand a took her to the dinning table...he served for both ...and then lifted the spoon to her mouth...she didn't eat from his hands...she started eating herself...Radhika cleaned the table and the kitchen...Arjun was waiting for this...he suddenly lifted her...Radhika threw her arma and legs in air furiously asking him to put her down...but she was no match for her strength...Arjun placed Radhika on bed...and locked the door came back to her, he held her leg and pulled her to him with full force...She went flying to him...Arjun looked into her eyes she was still angry...her red eyes and twisted brows proved that, Arjun smiled looking at her annoyed face; ''Now medicine for you anger'' he leaned to kiss her but she moved back turning her face away from him...Arjun cupped her cheek from one hand and turned her face to him..''Radhika I fought the world to be with you...don't want to fight you...please love...don't deny yourself to me.... I am sorry'' Radhika relaxed..she looked at him; ''You will never push me away from you...promise me''

Arjun; ''I promise love...now can you please hug me I am dying to hold you'' Radhika smiled and warpped her arms around him...Arjun closed the embrace locking Radhika with him...he slowly lowered her on the bed and said; ''You don't like my rules...but I have one more for you...everytime you refuse my kiss..you need to give me 2 extra as a compensation..''

Radhika with wide eyes; ''You are shameless and impossible....but whatever you are you are mine'' Arjun lowered himself on Radhika and kissed her deeply...asking the forgiveness for hurting her she responded with full heart.

Vicky had noticed the quite behaviour of Ankush for sometime...Ankush was reserved but not with his family...he watched Ankush standing in balcony of the room...lost ih himself...Vick went and stood next to him; ''looks like your dreaming about your would be wife...don't worry after choti's reception we go and fix a date of your sacrifice''

Ankush turned to Vicky; ''I don't like her...I will not marry her''

Vicky was stunned...''What the hell are you talking...and now when everthing is almost final...''

Ankush; ''Did anyone bother to check with me before finalizing it...so why should I care''

Vicky; ''Bro what's wrong speak up''

Ankush; ''Nothing...and you will do nothing about it...I will handle on my own''

Vicky; ''Ankush...don't say that...tell me...I am your brother...we are familiy''

Ankush; ''I love Ananya...the girl who works under Bhabhi...I will either marry her or no one else''

Vicky moved his fingers through his hair in frustration; ''Why didn't you tell me this before..?''

Ankush; ''Because I wasn't sure myself...but there is more..are you ready'to hear it''

Ankush narrated everything about Ananya...Vicky closed his eyes and after a minute said; ''Are you sure about her...if yes I will help you...but I am hurt I am the last one to know about it...I will speak to everyone...tomorrow's is choti's reception...then we will talk''

Soniya who heard two brothers talking got worried there was much more....Soniya dialled Arjun...he answered; ''Hi Soniya...how are you?''

Soniya; ''Leave all that Arjun...meet me now''

Arjun understood; ''fine...I am coming to your office'' Soniya informed Vicky that she had something urgent to attend and will be back by dinner. Soniya entered her office and found Arjun waiting in her cabin...she wished him and sat on the opposite chair.Soniya had a worried expression; ''Arjun ...I know you have collected details on Soniya but there is more which you don't know''

Arjun looked at Soniya..he gave her an assuring smile; ''Then tell me...it might bring happiness in that girl's life'' Soniya got up she rubbed her forehead ;''Arjun...she is from Gwalior...she escaped from that place because of a guy who made her life hell he tried forcing her into flesh trade...she relocated to Pune but he found her...and her friend who tried to help her ended up with multiple fractures...Ananya is actually hiding...she makes sure no one notices her..Arjun I promised her help...please don't do anything which will risk her life''

Arjun took a deep breath; ''Soniya I know all this...don't worry that guy will never reach her...that is a promise...and about that guy...he will be behind the bars in next 48 hrs''

Soniya was dumbfound...''How will you do that''

Arjun; ''Even Vicky would have done that easily...you guys should have trusted him...tell him before he knows from someone else''

Soniya; ''he knows...Ankush told him already...how will our family take this...I am scared''

Arjun; ''Don't worry we will speak to Ma and Papa...tomorrow is reception party...can you bring Ananya along"

Soniya had tears in her eyes; ''Arjun...you don't how difficult it is to be with a child alone...I have faced 3 years of hell...I can only imagine what her mother had to go through to bring her up...please make sure she is not hurt...and Vicky he is going to kill me once he knows I knew everything...he will be furious''

Arjun smiled; ''I will take care that Ananya doesn't get hurt...about Vicky... he has every right to be furious...he deserved to know everything...it's about his brother...'' He left for his house...some things have to be sorted out to before making Ankush's life safe. Arjun update Neil about the guy from whom Ananya was hiding...Neil decided tp end the chapter once for All.