Prerna was happly arranging the dinner table....after so many years her house will be full of people....Prerna had prepared many dishes...Radhika and Sam were helping her....Sam noticed how comfortable Radhika and Prerna were together....she cursed herself....she had known Prerna since childhood...but could never form a bond which Radhika did in 3 months....prerna noticed lost Sam and touched her slightly to break her thoughts; ''All good Sam''

Sam; ''Yes aunty....was just thinking that I missed such good chance of building a bond with you....I had known you for years...yet I feel like an outsider''

Both Radhika and Prerna understood....Prerna smiled; ''There is a reason for that....you are an outsider because you are yet to become an insider.....and till you be an outsider....how can you behave like an insider''

Sam made a lost face....and Radhika giggled...Sam gave her a glare and looked at Prerna; ''Looks like you too are influenced by her''

Prerna cupped Sam's cheek; ''Sam a female spends her life more with her MIL than own mother ...you will become my DIL and then daughter...the time we will share between this will make our bond like no other....and ...so its better you enjoy your freedom....and regarding Radhika....she came as daughter and left for her own house...so it was her right to get pampered''

Sam; ''Mom I dint mean to compare with Radhika''

Radhika; ''Even if you do I don't care....I am turning shameless'' Prerna smiled and got busy

Sam; ''What did Arjun do to make you shameless....please elaborate'' Radhika pinched Sam...making her squeal rubbing her árm...The girls picked up the trays and walked into the hall where guys were happily seated laughing and talking...Radhika looked at them and asked Ankush; ''Bhai where is Nia''

Ankush; ''She had to work late...she said she will come on her own....I...'' Ankush was cut short whe Nia entered like a stormed with Teji in a tow....Teji got a sharp look from Arjun....Ankush looked at her and asked; ''Nia I am so happy you reached here in one go...''

Nia frowned; ''Bhai I am not that dumb....even my phone has a navigator''

Radhika; ''Why are you late Teji...and why so worn out''

Teji ; ''Ask your sister....she got lost don't know where...then fought with the cab driver blaming him of taking her on a wrong route...poor man said she told him the wrong address...then she called me...and kept giving me weired hints of some warehouse shop...then a beauty parlour...and what not....only I know how I found her''

Radhika and Sam stifled their laughter...Arjun smiled and spoke; ''Nia you will have car with a driver from tomorrow''

Neil joked; ''May God bless all SIL with a BIL like you Arjun'' Arjun understood.... The dinner was going fun and laughter...Teji kept stealing glaces at Nia...and Arjun kept staring at Teji devouring his food....Neil was noticing both.....he poked Arjun; ''Teji is a good performer....please don't burn him down....Sam won't hire a replacement...'' Arjun gave Neil a bored look...before smiling...'' Their busy stance was broken by Ankush's buzzing phone....he answered; ''Hi SHivansh all good'' Nia's expression chaged and Arjun noticed that....

Shivasnh; ''Saral's trial begins in 15 days....wanted to check...do you want Suaj also to be punished...I mean...for torturing Riddhima''

Anksuh smiled; ''If that is possible....yes....Shiv I will call you in an hour'' ANkush disconnected and informed all....Nia frowned; ''Why do you forget that SUraj jiju is Pari's father''

Ankush; ''No more...he decided to break all ties...I am sparing none....Arjun we will need your testimony...'' Arjun nodded and kept noticing Nia 's growing anger...he decided to find the reason for her hatred towards Shivasnh....

Sam; ''Ankush...even we can testify...me Neil Teji are the witness of the way he behaved with Radhika and manipulated me...let me know if I can be of help...'' Ankush patted her head giving a thankful smile....After having a good time they all let for their respective places...

New Delhi

SHivansh knew that Riddhima was in Delhi....he had been strolling near her uncle's house in his car for few days...but the problem was...she wasn't stepping out even for a minute...but today she did...Shivash followed her to the supermarket...he stood behind her watching her...anybody who would see his face...could make out that he was madly in love with Riddhima...while she was busy picking the stuff matching her list...riddhima turned and was startled...and dropped her basket....Riddhima feared meeting him and her fera stood infornt of her tall confident and determined...She quickly squatted down picking the scattered stuff....Shivash followed he picked a packet and extended to her...she held it but he didn't let it go...he waited for her to look at him and she did...Shivansh smiled ; ''Riddhi I want to talk to to you''

Riddhima heart behaved weirdly after the hearing her name from his mouth...she composed herself; ''Shiv...there is nothing we can talk...please understand''

Shivansh frowned; ''I am asking you 10 minutes...if you refuse...I will press the door bell of your uncle's house and you will be forced to see me''

Riddhima looked at him wide-eyed; ''Fine....give me few minutes'' Riddhima made the payment and walked out...she found a black SUV waiting with the back side passenger door open....she gulped closed her eyes for a moment and got in...SHivansh instructed the driver to drive to the nearest coffee outlet....once there SHivansh...took the corner seat Riddhima was still looking down....he hated her nervousness right now...he let out a sigh and calmly spoke; ''Riddhi ....I missed you...'' Riddhima kept quite...he wasn't expecting an answer either...he finally spoke again... ''Can we be friends again....like before'' riddhima nodded negative....SHivansh lips trembled with pain and anger...he asked in a broken voice ; ''Why?''

Riddhima lifted her eyes up...she looked straight into his and spoke; ''because there is nothing like before....I am no more the one you knew before....Shiv I know what you want....but please understand ....its not possible not any more...''

Shivasn's patientce gave up; '''Why do you have to say no even before trying....it was a no 5 yrs back...you didn't even try for us...and now again a no...when I just want to be friends with you''

Riddhima; ''I wasn't brave I know that....I ran away...but now I am sitting right infornt of you telling you on face a straight no''

Shivansh; ''What if I refuse to take your no''

Riddhima; ''you don't have a choice....I won't budge...''

SHivansh got up and leaned close to her leaning on her chair; ''Why a mere friendship bother you so much....accept it Riddhi you still love me...''

Riddhima moved back towards the wall....; ''You know what Shiv....you can just go on thinking whatever you want...but I wont go against my head...so backoff''

SHivansh whispered; ''I won't Riddhi....I lost you once and no more''

Riddhima; ''I am not an object Shiv....nor I am a trophy to determine your loss or win...I have my own will my choice...I said sorry for those 5 yrs...I am genuinely sorry...but my life now belongs to my Pari....understand this...'' She pushed and walked passed him to the exit...he followed her....Riddhima halted and turned back... ''Find yourself a good wife SHiv...you sound desperate running behind a mother '' Ridhima flung those words like an insult and walked off....she didn't mean to...she just wanted him to backoff...

But little did she knew...she rubbed him the wrong way....

Shivansh stuffed a thousand note into his driver's palm asking him to take a drive home....he himself got into the car...driving it roughly to an unknown destination....her words hurt him...she called him desperate ...How dare she .... Shivansh drove all day and stopped on highway...he got down...took off his jacket and threw it....he folded his sleeve.....he was breathing hard....he racked his hand through his hair ... ''Desperate....am I ??...yes Riddhi I am ... you cannot dump me again...you will marry me in a month....you will do this for the reason you insulted me today...Pari!''

Bird Song

Radhika and Sam were busy discussing a project when someone knocked on Sam's cabin door...she asked the person it come inside it was Rishi...he gave his signature smile....to Sam and gave Radhika an arm hug...''How are you choti''

Radhika smiled back; ''Good...and what bring you here''

Rishi; ''Sam ...what else...I am in love with her...'' Radhika dropped everything which was in her hands and stood there gaping at Rishi...Sam looked as if being hit by a thunderbolt...Rishi smirked looking at 2 girls and started laughing... ''Kidding Kiddo... I am here to discuss my shooting schedule''

Radhika replied irritated; ''That was a bad joke'' Sam wiped her forehead...and gestured Rishi to sit....she was no more interested in interacting with him alone...she asked Arjun –Neil to join the meeting....Arjun-neil entered laughing but Arjun's expression turned grave one....Neil smirked mischievously looking at that...Radhika noticed both her POV 'Had Neil heard what Rishi said...there would have been a soul swapping between Arjun and Neil'

The meeting went out for an hour and Sam spoke nothing...it was Radhika mainly who kept on answering...Neil was noticing this...after the meeting got over....Rishi got up to leave; ''Guys I think...your concept is brilliant....I will freeze my dates and let you know...and I am inviting you all for my Bday party...and since ANkush is here my happiness is doubled'' he moved forward and hugged Radhika...angering Arjun...who left Sam's cabin immediately in pretence of taking a call...Rishi spoke lovingly; ''Choti...you have to come...and Sam party won't start without you...will be waiting for you...don't break my heart'' He left winking and Sam...leaving a grunting Neil...and numb Sam behind.... ....Neil got up; ''Wow Sammy didn't knew you are going to be chief guest'' he left closing the door with a bang...Sam all frustrated covered her face with her palms crashing on her chair; ''What's my fault in this?''

Radhika; ''Sam chill....I don't know whom to go behind...hit Neil and or Bang Arjun's head or kill Rishi once for all''

Sam Smiled to lighten the moment; ''Will kill Rishi after the ad shoot...I paid him bomb...!'' Radhika gave her a tired smile in return....Sam got up held her hand and said; ''Chashni its ok...Go behind your husband....I will handle Idioit'' radhika squeezed Sam's shoulder and left...

Rishi while moving out dashed against someone and fell...before he could understand a thing...he heard few curses...he looked up and smiled; ''Looks like all Mishra family is in BS...hello miss pigtails''

Nia scrunched her nose frowned and the squealed; ''OMG...Please hold me I am going to faint.....Rishi Diwan the super model is right infront of me'' Nia pretended all fainting...Rishi just stood there with his arms folded to his chest watching her amused...finally she stood straight...and said pouting; ''What if ...my head would have hit the ground''

Rishi laughed and pulled her cheeks; ''Grow up kiddo...Ok I am getting late....you are invited Saturday my farm house...party...will find you someone of your age'' Nia laughed...and gave him a flying kiss....Manya noticed this ...she made a disgusted face....her POV; 'looks like this small town girl keeps throwing herself at all good looking guys'

Radhika walked inside Arjun's cabin....he saw her entering and pretended being busy on the call over his mobile...Radhika kept tailing him waiting for a chance to talk to him...but Arjun ignored...while he was talking suddenly the phone started riging over his ear...Arjun moved it away rubbing his ear....and Radhika laughed...Arjun made a face....she came forward pulled his cheeks...she went on her toes and kissed his cheek warm; ''I love you Arjun Mehra ...and only you...Lets go home....Nia is here and bhai will be late...''

Arjun picked his laptop turned to Radhika; ''I am still mad at you....you will have to pacify me...'' radhika smiled... Nia decided to wait for Arjun Rdhika at the reception....she tried calling Teji but he didn't answer...the reason was Teji felt broken when he saw Rishi friendly with Nia...he locked himself in the washroom and cride....covering the floor with tissues...Manya came to Nia...Nia had her back to Manya...Manya gave her a hateful look...she spat; ''Now which guy are you looking to fall on....''

Nia turned all surprised; ''Are you talking to me''

Manya; ''I don't see anybody more low standards girls here''

Nia raised and eyebrow...smirked; ''Then go stand infornt of the mirror....you will the queen of Idiots ....with a crown of dirt on her head''

Manya was furious; ''Do you even know whom are you talking you''

Nia replied in equally loud voice; '' A Dodo....'' Manya gave a questioning look Nia smirked and started again in a stern voice; ''I don't care who so ever you are....and why are you standing here...you stink like a pig....and you have an attitude of Dodo...do you even know what it is???...let me answer you...world's stupidest bird...and this why it went extinct...beware Dodo ...I might be the reason for you to be extinct'' The receptionist tried hard to hide her laughter....Manya's face was a treat to watch...she never expected this

Neil walked out and gave Nia and arm hug ignoring Manya; ''Hey kiddo what's up why do you look so angry''

Nia; ''Nothing buddy...a Dodo crossed my path'' The receptionist gave up....she held her stomach and ran to the washroom...Manya stomped her foot and went inside...Neil understood...he rolled hearing Manya's new name....he gave Nia one more hug before leaving for the day

Arjun came out with Radhika and found a grumpy Nia...he pulled her cheeks and walked to their car to go home...once home Nia finished her dinner and retired for the night...she was sad that Teji didn't answer her call...and over that Manya spoiled her mood...Ankush too decided to give her space...he wished Arjun Radhika before going off to bed...

Radhika walked into her room...and saw all grumpy Arjun working on the laptop...she walked to him and cleared her throat...he ignored her switched off his laptop and kept it on the table...he pretended reading the some important papers ...Radhika walked to him and hugged him from behind; ''My husband looks killing when he angry....its so hard to control...only god can save him from me'' Radhika cutely kissed his back

Arjun laughed at her cuteness turned around and pulled her close...he lifted her chin up; ''you don't even know how to flirt''

Radhika whispered; ''Teach me....everything'' Arjun looked into her deep brown eyes and planted and deep kiss on her forehead...moving to her eyes her cheeks ...her nose tip.....he moved close and stopped near her lips....Radhika opened her eyes and spoke...''I am waiting for my lesson to complete'' Arjun smiled and planted his lips on hers...pouring his love on her...Radhika held him tightly...Arjun broke the kiss and lifted Radhika in his arms...he gently placed her own the bed...caressed her face and said; ''My Radhika only mine''

Radhika cupped his cheek; ''And forever....''Arjun switched off the lights pulling Radhika to himself ...completing his marriage...

Arjun woke up early morning and looked at Radhika sleeping on right shoulder...a palm under her cheek and other arm wrapped around Arjun's chest...Arjun caressed her face smiling at her... kissed her forehead pulling her into a tight embrace...she hummed and adjusted herself nuzzling close to his chest...Arjun covered her and got up....he adjusted the curtains so that sun dosent dare to disturb his wife....Arjun quickly moved out towards the kitchen...And started preparing the breakfast and coffee for everyone....Ankush came back from his walk...he gave one look to kitchen and then towards Arjun room and said ; ''Choti is lucky!'' Arjun smiled handing Ankush his coffee...; ''Is Nia up''

Ankush; ''No she was little upset yesterday...I felt she cried in the night....''

Arjun was shocked; ''Nia and crying''

Ankush; ''Yes she is all tough and happy outside....but she gets hurt easily...she is a mixture of Radhika and Riddhima....looks like some hurt her...don't know when my baby sister will grow up'' Just then Nia walked out and leaned on Ankush's shoulder closing her eyes...he tickled her a bit to wake her up; ''Nia baby ...see today your jiju prepared breakfast''

Nia stood straight rubbing her eyes; ''Jiju do you have a long lost brother exactly like you...who can cook...'' Arjun and Ankush laughed....Arjun took coffee to his room and found Radhika still sleeping...he pulled the blanket from her face; ''Get up wifey''

Radhika; ''No 2 minutes...promise'' Arjun knew 2 minutes will never end...he tickled her....radhika tried holding his hands but all went in vain...she got up and looked at the tray....and then at ARjun...she felt bad; ''I am sorry...I am late...you had too...''

Arjun kept a finger on her lips; ''You are my wife...and its my honour to share my life with you...if you promise to love me all your life...I will cook and clean happily'' Radhika smiled; ''And by this time my parents and all my extended family must have known that Choti's husband cooks for her... courtesy Nia....I am expecting a threatening call from Ma'' Radhika was so right....In 10 min it was Mala's no. flashing on her mobile screen...Radhika answered it on speaker...and without any greetings she got left right centre from her mother....Radhika and Arjun kept their voices under control to calm the laughter....Radhika gave Arjun a loving hug...before getting ready for work.

Neil had not answered any of the Sam's calls since last evening...Sam couldn't sleep properly...she got ready tiredly and walked to her car and drove off to BS...she entered....and saw neil chit chatting with the staff...she smiled but he ignored...Sam felt hurt....she lowered her head and walked into her cabin deciding to speak to Neil later...

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