Radhika woke up and checked the time it was 9:30 AM, she got up with a jerk and quickly freshened up. She missed how Sam would always put an alarm for her or put an ice cube in Radhika's clothes when she refused to budge. Radhika came to dining room and found it empty she searched for Vicky but the house was empty, finally she asked Daisy...who handed Radhika a note left by Vicky for her. Radhika read the note and smiled;

Radhika,

You are one lazy bone...change your habit. Don't sulk in that room...get the article ready and yes I bought you a new sim. The ID is protected so even if you call any one they won't get your no.

See you on Friday evening.

Vicky.

Radhika knew Vicky bought her the sim so that she can hear the voice of all her loved ones without revealing her no. or location. She thought about it but decided not to make the call...she wasn't sure about her heart. She had her breakfast, pulled out a diary and pen and started.

Neil was getting ready for office; today Jia Diamonds executives were visiting Bird Song , he switched on his laptop to go about the ppt again ...he saw the presentation noted some points and said to himself; ''Only you can think of something like that Chashni.'' Neil entered the office but instead of going to his cabin he knocked on Arjun's cabin door. Arjun smiled and greeted Neil, Neil said; ''you should sleep properly Arjun!''. Arjun was little surprised and replied that he will try...Neil asked Arjun to come for the presentation, he turned to leave but was stopped by Arjun; ''Neil , can we sit and talk over the coffee after this presentation?" Neil smiled and looked at Arjun..."Yes we should ...I think I missed a good guy talk for a while.''

Sam was in her cabin already busy with her work when Samrat entered Sam gave him a smile and went about her work. Samrat asked; ''Sammy what are your thoughts about today's presentation?'' Sam without looking up replied;'' Don't worry Pa we will get this account.'' ''Are you sure''; asked Samrat . Sam looked up and replied;'' Yes, I am 200% sure and once you see the presentation you will know." Samrat admired the calmness in Sam yet he hated it a little, she smiled but it dint reach her eyes. He walked towards Piyali's cabin and sat opposite to her, Piyali looked at Samrat and said; ''Why can't we put up a note in all leading newspapers and request Radhika to come back?'' Samrat replied; '' Radhika left not because she was angry on her friends, she left because she fell in love with Arjun, which according to Radhika was wrong.'' Piyali continued; ''but all of them are going through so much of pain...I don't know what to do?'' Samrat replied; ''They will find her, U know these four kids are actually connected to each other by heart, these 3 are trying to fill the gap created in their lives due to Radhika's absence ; but the day they get together Radhika won't be able to hide anymore. ''Piyali still not convinced again asked; ''what if they don't get together?'' Samrat smiled; ''they will for sure I know that. By the way could you speak to Radhika's family?'' Piyali answered; ''Yes I did...now I understand why Radhika is so selfless.''

Board Room:

Sam started the presentation, it wasn't about why diamonds are precious or why they are female's best friend. But it was about the most precious person in your life who deserves the second most precious thing on the planet i.e. diamonds, it wasn't about a husband trying to get an apology for forgetting the anniversary or to get his work done by gifting a diamond but about the feelings, the bond and the trust. As the lights were switched on, a complete silence covered the room, Rishab the head of Jia marketing team started; ''Brilliant...I don't have words to describe your idea. You deserve a big round of applause'' Sam interrupted; ''It's not my idea...it belongs to the most talented mind of Bird Song...she is not here, that's why I presented this on her behalf.'' Rishab smiled; '' Good for you that she is not here... or I would have stolen her from Bird Song.'' Rishab suddenly got 3 angry glares and a calm reply from Neil who was holding onto Arjun's fist under the table; '' She is family Rishab...no one can steal her." Rishab smiled and replied; ''Everything has a price.'' ''She is priceless'' retorted Sam. Piyali understanding the situation took over; ''let us finish the formalities Rishab''; Rishab nodded but before leaving the room he looked at Sam and said; ''She must really be priceless Samaira I never saw so many people being so protective about one person. Would like to meet her someday''. Samrat smiled thinking, what he wanted to do was unknowingly done by Rishab.

Neil, Arjun and Sam were left in the boardroom; Sam tried to calm herself down. She couldn't even handle the idea of anyone stealing Radhika again when she still was struggling to find her. Arjun could not think of anything beyond one thought that Radhika belonged to him and Neil just wanted his chirpy Chashni back. Neil broke the silence; ''what does he think of himself...Chashni is not an apple which he will steal from us.'' Sam looked at Neil with a weird expression; she said ''Neil ...Apple..? You seriously deserve the name IDIOT ...in bold.'' Arjun suddenly started laughing at Sam's bickering which was again the 10th wonder of the universe for Neil and Sam...when he composed himself all the three had a group hug ...and said unanimously ...time to find Radhika. Samrat who watching this from outside thought; ''Radhika beta, it's time for you to come home.''

Radhika's Flat

Radhika finished her article...she had chosen friendship. She poured her out on the paper she was quite satisfied with her job, she kept the diary inside and went to the kitchen to have lunch. She suddenly felt very lonely...she had never been so quite all her life. She tried starting a conversation with Daisy...but the old lady gave her a flat stare at each sentence. Radhika with little determination thought; ''If I can make Arjun Sir talk...then you cannot be that difficult.'' Finally bored she called Vicky he answered immediately; Radhika started; ''Vicky I am bored''; he replied ''finish your article Radhika'' ; ''done'' came an immediate response . Vicky closed his laptop and said; ''let's talk then...tell me something about Samaira'' Radhika was immediately filled with affection and happiness; Vicky could somehow hear that in Radhika's voice. He smiled as Radhika started and went on and on and on for more than an hour. Vicky tried interrupting a couple of times...but then he thought it's ok ....if this makes her happy, so be it. After finishing his call with Radhika...he thought ; ''You love them so much...but before you go back, I will test their love for you.''

Bird Song

Neil was waiting for Arjun in the cafeteria, as Arjun joined him & they ordered coffee and sat opposite to each other they discussed work for some time and then went silent. Neil after a pause began; ''Arjun I have been Sam's friend for more than a decade ...yet they way she misses Radhika ...I bet she would have never done that for me''. Arjun smiled and replied ;'' what you feel for Sam is pure love... you are ready to do anything that makes Sam happy without thinking about the consequences ...like you knew I was not right for Sam...yet you went along for her happiness. But Radhika... she always did what was right for Sam...without caring about anyone's anger...even if it was Sam. This is what is bothering Sam Neil, please be with her...she needs you.'' Neil replied;'' I will try...but yes I am mad at her for not trusting Chashni ...when she should have.'' Arjun took a deep breath and said; ''the same Chashni will beat you to death ...if she gets to know you left Sam alone...when she herself requested you to be with her." Neil could not help but smile at Arjun's reply.

Sam saw Neil and Arjun together chatting happily over the coffee she felt good that both of them had started bonding...but suddenly she felt irritated...as she longed for her best friend and her antics.