Radhika entered bird Song all happy jolly ...she ruffed Teji's hair and pulled Neil cheek...before moving to Sam's cabin....Neil smiled and Teji frowned....there were two more who were still waiting for their chasni to forgive them and include them in her smiles to....Zubin and Krikita....couldn't dare go and speak to Radhika after the way they behaved with her....Neil never took them back...and Teji only spoke whar was necessary...Arjun noticed Zubin while moving towards his cabin...he decided to speak to Radhika...Radhika knocked on Sam's cabin door and peeped in all smiling....Sam returned her smile with a frown ...Radhika walked in... ''Morning Sammy....Isn't morning beautiful today''

Sam leanead on her chair; ''Looks like you had great time with you hubby''

Radhika understood....she was expressing her happiness a little too much...she composed herself and looked at Sam; ''I think we should get back to work...we have Rishi's party in the evening''

Sam face fell; ''I don't want to go....Neil is mad at me....Chashni he is not evening looking at me...don't know how to pacify him''

Radhika; ''Why will you pacify him....you are not even at fault...you know Sammy this is the problem with guys once they have the girl they don't value her....let him go to hell....will teach him a lesson....Now listen to me...ignore him to the max....and we will make him sit on a ticking bomb''

Sam lifted her hands up in air; ''Whoa!!!! ... Chashni....its about Neil he is your best friend...''

Radhika smiled pulled Sam's cheeks; ''This is why I need to teach him a lesson for the stupidity his doing....do you know ..me Prerna aunty and Teji planned everything to get you and Neil together...and this is why you molested him on his date''

Sam looked at Radhika wide eyed; ''Chashni...it was just a kiss....'' She couldn't utter more being all embarrassed recalling the incident ...she just hid her face in her palms and Radhika kept laughing''

Radhika; ''Ok blushing queen...we are leaving early...today I will dress you up...lets see how long Neil can resists you...but till then ignore him...as if you don't care at all''

Sam; ''Don't you think it will spoil his mood more...what if it backfires''

Radhika kept her hands on her hip; ''Ok I ignored ARjun bad after leaving him...did it backfire???...No right !!...Instead he went on his knees all pleading...then I took him back....Neil is no better''

Sam folded her arms to chest; ''My God ! what a drama queen you are ...find I will go by your plan...but please tell me what if it backfires''

Radhika replied all serious; ''Will kidnap Neil...and will get him married to you forcefully...so in both cases its win-win for us''

Sam blinked ; ''What have you eaten for breakfast...or rather what did Arjun do you''

Radhika sucked her cheeks in; ''Arjun took me on a love ride...and morning he cooked for me''

Sam; ''Hmmm this is why you look like a blooming rose'' Radhika nodded before joining Sam in her giggles

Delhi

Riddhima's uncle (Nia' father) helped her getting a part time job in a kindergarden school...her aunt and uncle suggested her to apply for a higher degree...to make a good career in teaching...Riddhima didn't wanted to bother her aunt...who was a working with an NGO...she decided to leave Pari in a nearby creche....she cride badly leaving her daughter on first day...maybe it was for few hours but it pained bad.... Riddhima was oblivious that Shiv still followed her....well why wouldn't he...his idea worked...

A week back

Nia's parents were shopping in a market when Nia's father dashed against someone...the guy quickly apologised and helped the couple in picking the scattered stuff...Nia's father looked at the man and exclaimed; ''Shivansh Dutta....right''

Shiv; ''Yes....But do we know each other''

Sandeep; ''Yes I am Sandeep Mishra....Riddhima's uncle...you fought in favour of Mishra's against Joshis...''

Shiv pretended as if suddenly enlightened; ''Oh yes how are you Sir....sorry I couldn't recognize you''

Sandeep smiled; ''No worries young man...we were never formally introduced...But Thanks for bailing our girl out...we committed a grave mistake marrying her off to SUraj...''

Shiv all emotionless; ''That's my job...no need to thanks me...Arjun is my friend I did it for him...So how is Riddhima doing now''

Sandeep; ''Not good...she wants to be independent...but it's a long gap...getting a job is difficult in this completive market''

Shivansh thought; ''I have a reference...but please don't tell this to Riddhimaji ...I don't want her to feel obliged or bad...it's a well known franchise in education...she can get a job in kinder garden...and meanwhile can study further'' The couple was happy finally Riddhima will have something to divert her attention from her past...they took the reference thanked Shiv and left...Shiv made few calls and the job was done

Coming to present ...Shiv smiled he had planned this sudden meeting with Nia's parents....He looked at the exit...waiting for Riddhima to leave...once Riddhima moved out of the creche after dropping her daughter...Shiv moved in....it was supported by the same school where Riddhima joined.....he was feeling bad of manipulating the situations to get Riddhima...but he was helpless...he asked the care taker about Pari...and moved to the crib....the girl was happily throwing her arms and legs in air watching the spinning toy in her crib...she would make some baby sounds being all excited ...SHiv's legs halted....his fingers curled....a sudden thought crossed his mind this was Suraj Joshi's daughter....because of her Riddhima rejected him.. he moved closer....and all his anger evaporated....Shiv stood their dumb found...looking at the little angel...she had all features of her Mom...Shiv sat on his knees and caressed her head.. ; ''Sorry Angel...I am using you...but can't help....I will give you everything....but can't promise love for now....its difficult....you have to make me a habit Angel so that your Mom has no choice''

Shiv out of the blue stroked her cheek with his fingers....and she gave him a smile...Pari moved her small hands and held his finger...pulling it in her toothless mouth...Shiv smiled....he couldn't hold more and picked her up...she was so small...fitting perfectly in the cradle of his arms...Shiv's eyes started filling up with unknown emotions...Pari kept looking at Shiv as if trying to memorize his face...she blinked like a doll...Shiv pecked her forehead and put her back in her crib...he smiled at her and before he could leave Pari let out a small sneeze her expression looked as if she had worked for hours...Shiv pulled his handkerchief out and cleaned her face gently....before pulling a small blanket over her...When he moved out to his car....his heart was full of clamn....he was being bought up alone....after his mother died...his father remarried...and Step mother couldn't bare his presence...Shiv moved in with his maternal grandparents but even they left him alone after few years....he decided to stay in an orphanage...than going back to his house....because even his father was not much willing to keep him....his conscious was cursing him for using an innocent infant....but for now...he turned deaf to his own heart

Mumbai

Sam did exactly what Radhika told her...she walked out her cabin to teji's place...she had noticed Neil there but ignored him and went straight to Teji; ''Teji...you will heading Rishi's shoot....this ad will be shot in flim city...dates are fixed...go through all the details and come back to me if you need more details''

Teji'; ''Sam...I have never handled a shoot individually....I have been working as an assistant coordinator''

Sam turned; ''Then you got promoted....do as I say and make me proud''

Neil kept throwing tantrums and weird gestures hoping Sam to notice him...but she ignored him completely making him frown...Neil just walked into his cabin and dialled Arjun; ''Care for a coffee...I am upset''

Arjun smiled at his baby tantrums; ''Yes bro...coming''

Arjun moved out...but was stopped mid way by Radhika and Sam....he looked at them little suspiously....''What are you two upto....why the hell I smell danger in air...''

Radhika gave Arjun the sweetest smile; ''You are coming for coffee...But with us...we are cornering Neil...''

Arjun; ''Hang on...what if I refuse'' radhika kept a swiss knife on Arjun's waist....Arjun grinned.. ;''That won't scare me'

Radhika; ''Sleeping on the couch for rest of you life....How about that...scary enough'' Arjun hung his head and accepted defeat...making Sam laugh...both the girls looped their arm on Arjun's either side and pushed him towards to thee cafeteria....Neil looked at the trio..with his mouth hung wide ...Arjun gave him a apologetic look and Radhika poked her tounge out....The trio kept joking and talking....ignoring Neil to the max...Neil all annoyed left for his cabin and Sam-Radhika gave each other a hifi...and Arjun just rolled his eyes

Radhika called teji to initiate the next part of the plan....she knew Neil will refuse to come in the party...and she wanted him to come....Neil stormed inside his cabin...he kept on blabbering... ''What does she think of herself...she din't even try to pacify me....and now she is ignoring me....this must be all Chashni's plan...'' Neil smiled... ''What do think Chashni...I don't know your ideas....no my sugar candy I know you a little too much...let me see...what more you can do...I know Sam she won't ignore me for long and she won't attend this party''

Neil was still smiling at his intelligence when he got a mail form Radhika; ''Neil...me and Sam are out for shopping for tonight's party...and don't scream I have the permission of the Boss (Arjun J ) will meet you directly at the party....if you are coming J your lovely Chashni''

Neil was still thinking if this was a plan or reality when Teji barged in...; ''Neil Boss...I am done with W project...mailed you the details...I am off to home....I am going to Rishi's party with Chashni amd Arjun Sir....and Sam...you are coming right...after all Sam is the chief guest'' Neil picked a pencil and broke it ...staring at teji...Teji stammered; ''Ok I understood....I will send you the pics...bye''

Arjun dropped Radhika at Khanna residence...Radhika dressed Sam up in a elegant blue Chiffon Sari...she clipped her hair from one side with a thin studded clip...and made soft curls....she dawned Sam with beautiful stud earings and a thin pendent chain...after the makeup Sam looked like a beautiful doll...Radhika kept her palm on her heart; ''Neil you are so dead''

Sam smiled ; ''Ok now its time to get you ready'' Radhika wore a black net saree with a sleeveless blouse...compliment her look with long danglers and red lip gloss...she looked glamorous...'' Piyali smiled looking at Radhika and Sam enjoying together...

Manya too wanted to go...she walked into the room and asked; ''Can I come with you....I am kind of bored''

Sam thought for a moments and replied; ''Only if you keep your hands of Neil''

Manya gasped; ''What do you mean?''

Sam smiled and took Manya's hand hers and softly said; ''You know what I mean...Manya you will get nothing going after a man who isn't interested in you...and will end up hurting everyone....I committed a mistake by going after Arjun... don't repeat my mistake... find a guy who loves you and accepts you the way you are...and is ready to hold you every time you fall...he should have the patience to correct you when you are wrong...I am your sister and I love you more than anything...hope baby you will understand...'' Sam turned to Radhika ; ''Chashni lets leave...'' Radhika nodded and gently caressed Manya's face before leaving...

Arjun picked Radhika Sam up....Sam applauded Nia's look...who was dressed in an off shoulder floor length purple gown... with a French bun smoky eyes and no accessories look...Radhika looked at her; ''Nia you look all grown up''

Sam; ''Yes...god save the guys in Rishi's party''

Ankush interrupted; ''Choti don't spoil her...she is still a kid''

Arjun; ''Nia no hard drinks...and no mingling with strangers...we will keep an eye on you'' Sam and Radhika just banged their heads

Nia was all frustrated; '' Wow I had one body guard in my Bhai...now I have a whole panchayt in Jiju...not fair'' All of them laughed

Neil threaten Teji to come with him...Neil was wearing a torn jeans with a black shirt...top button loose giving all the females a glimpse of his toned chest...and it was working...he was getting good invitation from eyes , his pOV; ''Let me Sam for how long you will resists me...'' But Neil breath was caught in throat when Sam entered...it wasn't just Neil there were others who were admiring Sam ...Neil smiled and walked towards her...but before him Rishi greeted Sam; ''Wow ! you look breath taking Samaira...and Chotti you too''

Radhika glared; ''Its Radhika for now'' Rishi threw his hands up in defeat...

Sam looked and Neil and then took Rishi arm...burning Neil to ashes...Arjun looped his arm around Radhika pulling her to him; ''Thank god...this Rishi is more interested in you''

Radhika; ''Arjun...he was never interested in me...I am his best friend 's sister...a friend to him...we don't look at each other in that way...we grew up together....this feeling is different''

Arjun; ''I didn't understand a single word you said...I just know I am possessive about you...and today you are looking like a dark chocolate brownie with a cherry toppings...and Mrs. Mehra I am hungry...''

Radhika turned into a tomato...she gently pushed him; ''Shameless''

Arjun chuckled; ''Oh I am !...by the way...keep an eye on Nia...I will instigate Neil'' Radhika nodded...

Arjun moved to Neil...; ''I took suggestion from you on my love life...but seems you are fake love guru''

Neil clenched his jaw; ''Not Now Arjun...Sam is pissing me off''

Arjun; ''Who asked you to doubt her...?''

Neil looked at Arjun; ''Really....a week back it was you all jealous of this male mannequin Rishi...and now since he stopped going behind your girl...you are giving me all the gyan...tell me what to do...before I explode''

Arjun smiled; ''I like being straight and simple...go snatch your girl...show the world...she belongs to you"

Neil kept his glass on the counter and moved to the dance floor....and pulled Sam in his arms...she blinked Neil gave her a lopside smiled...and ordered the Dj; ''Music'' the DJ played Angreji Beat...from Cocktail ...Neil danced pulling Sam to his body....Sam was lost in his eyes...so was Neil...his grip was possessive tion her waist....Neil twirled her out..pulling her to himself and plastering her back to his front...he removed her hais from one side...and pecked her neck...NeSam dance created a beautiful environment...pulling everybody else to dance floor...

Neil; ''Dare you make me jaelous''

Sam; ''Wow...that voice of yours was new to me ...Since when have your started behaving like a stone age boyfriend''

Neil; ''The day you confessed you love to me...'' Neil tighten his grip on Sam's waist lifted her her with an arm..twiring her around...

Nia was being asked by many but she knew she was being watched...she finally pulled Teji for a dance....who turned cold... but Nia made him comfortable... Teji finally danced with full heart...Nia...gave him confidence...Ankush smiled...he liked Teji for Ankush teji meant safe zone...but Arjun was still thinking...Radhika cupped his face and turned towards her; ''Let her enjoy''

Arjun; ''She is a kid...its my responsibility to take care of her''

Radhika; ''She is n adult ...grown up enough...let her enjoy and I did all this dressing up for you and you are busy spying''

Arjun pulled Radhika close to him...and wrapped her arms around his neck...holding her waist tightly...; ''Panoti you will know...what effect you have on me once we reach hom...'' Radhika blushed...

Rishi took a sip and watched NeSam and Aradhika.. ''Cute''....he clapped to grab the attention...''guys thanks for the making my eveing....and now happiness is doubled as my childhood buddies Ankush and Radhika are here...Arjun please don't be jealous...she is like a sister to me...plus I always wanted a girl with more brains...Choti no offence'' radhika's jaw dropped...Arjun just gave a sheepish smile...Rishi turned to his guests'' I have one more good news....I am starting a clothing line by name INK with Ankush as my partner...'' Arjun Radhika Neil Sam and Nia were left shocked...Ankush smiled and moved forward to join Rishi...he spoke; ''Sorry guys...wanted to surprise you...was working for long ...and now my hard work is bearing fruit...''

Radhika and Nia...gave Ankush a big hug...followed by Sam and Neil and Arjun...they decided to celebrate and Arjun allowed a drink to Radhika. And Nia...Nia was all happy; ''Bhai now I can have clothes for free'' Ankush just rolled his eyes

Manya kept on thinking about Sam's words...everything she did came flashing to her eyes all nuisance she created...she almost destroyed her relationship with her sister....what was she thinking...when she decided to give pain to her pain sister...Neil...she would have lost his friendship to...Manya walked to her cupboard pulled a dress and got ready...Piyali saw her leaving; ''Manya where are you going at this hour''

Manya; ''To set things right'' Manya lfet leaving a confused and worried Piyali behind...after and hour drive Manya reached the party venue...the music was low...people were either chatting or enjoying dinner...Manya looked around and finally saw Sam with Neil...they were lost in each other...she took slow steps to them and said; ''Mind if I take sometime of yours ''

Sam looked at her little shocked; ''Manya? What are you doing here''

Manya; ''Setting things right....Sam I am sorry for what ever wrong I did with you and Neil...I am sorry for being so stupid...and Neil...I would love to be the kiddo for you the way I was for all the years...I know its difficult to forgive in one go but will wait for your forgiveness'' Neil just kept his hand on Manya's head and walked away leaving sisters alone...Sam wiped her tears and hugged her...getting an additional hug from Radhika who jumped on Sam from behind...Sam smiled... Manya decided to leave when Nia came to Radhika....Nia spotted her and her expressions turned grave...Sam introduced them; ''Manya she is Nia...Radhika's sister...and Nia she is Manya my baby sister''

Nia gave an artificial smile...Manya moved forward; ''Sorry Nia...I am a kind of a spoiled brat...and today I realized how bad I had been with everyone....please fogive me''

Nia looked at her and then at Radhika...who nodded; '' I don't trust or let go easily...but since you are Sam's sis...I forgive you...don't expect more...'' She turned to Radhika; ''Di I am going for one more dance''

Manya greeted everyone and walked to the exit her heart felt amazingly light...she closed her eyes and took a deep breath and in procees collided with someone...when she opened her eyes she found Ankush holding her....he was dressed in black trouser with an untucked white shirt and a black jacket...Manya blinked she was blank as her heart was racing....Ankush helped her stand straight; ''Sorry Manya...hope I din't hurt you...''

Manya still was mute...how can someone be that polite ...if it had been someone else in his place....the person would have called her blind...or Manya herself would have thrown curses ...but ANkush was like ice..Ankush spoke again; ''Are you fine....do you need something''

Manya nodded negative and spoke; ''Yes...you''.....Ankush looked at her little shocked she realised what she said...she stammered; ''I mean No...and thankyou...I was leaving...'' She quickly walk past him...wiping her forehead and neck...which was sweating profusely...Ankush smiled and went back to his family as Arjun was having a hard time handling two mad females...

://~0T