Arjun's House- Pooja day

Nandini comes to Radhika; ''your prayers won't save your marriage or you fate''

Radhika; ''Who said I am praying for my marriage I am praying for your destruction so that I can move out of this marriage soon''

Nandini walks dangerously close to Radhika and warns her in a low voice; ''People pray to receive blessings from the almighty....be alert Radhika you might lose something valuable today'' Nandini looks in the direction of Mala...smirks and walks off . Radhika was worried for Mala now...she knows how low Nandini can stoop...she makes a silent prayer and walks to Arjun's car...Radhika takes the back seat with Mala...Arjun adjusts the mirror ...Nandini notices that... her POV; ''Arjun is in love with this Radhika....I have to do something before he seriously decides to keep his marriage''

Arjun keeps on stealing glances at Radhika....who was busy smiling at talking to her mom...Radhika catches Arjun watching her she nervously tugs her hair and lowers her eyes...Arjun smiles at her blushing...Nandini burns

Sam reaches Birdsong and directly goes to Arjun's cabin...she asks Zubin; ''where is Arjun''

Zubin; ''On leave...performing pooja for his successful marriage''

Sam POV; 'which won't last now''

Radhika stands infront of the idol while pandit does the preparation for the ritual, she folds her hands closes her eyes and prays; ''Please God ...give me some way to prove my innocence I want to end this sham as soon as possible'' Arjun watches her innocently praying...Arjun loved her simplicity and truth fullness and somehow he enjoyed bickering with her...

Arjun; ''It's just a stone idol....your prayers are falling on deaf ears''

Radhika; '' Sir...Are you the spokesman of God...that you are answering on his behalf''

Arjun; ''What's about being spokes person...its so simple...if he would have been there...there never would have been so much wrong around...innocent would have never suffered''

Radhika; ''Sir who are you judge right or wrong, guilty or innocent...when you yourself are walking on a wrong path...let's just not argue Sir...I don't want to talk''

Arjun; ''Why do you keep calling me Sir...we are married call me Arjun''

Radhika; ''No I can't...it's not correct''

Arjun; ''Why ??? it's a simple sweet name A-R-J-U-N''

Radhika; ''Sweet??? Coated with bitter gourd...''

Arjun took steps toward Radhika ; ''Call me Arjun''

Radhika pressed her lips; ''Sir Ma...''Arjun turned and Radhika escaped...he smiled at her tactics....Radhika saw Nandini bringing Mala...she was worried for Mala...Radhika stood near the stairs as Mala approached her she slipped Radhika screamed ;''Ma'' Nandini caught her arm...and helped her once Mala was inside Nandini threatened Radika; ''Keep your eyes open Radhika...in the mission of saving Sam you might lose your loved one'' Nandini walked off ....leaving Radhika worried...and angry..

Sam's anger was at peak....she expected Arjun to join BS today but he went for a puja with his so called wife...why did he agree when this marriage meant nothing...but her clouded mind easily directed the blame on Radhuka- 'that bhenji must have compelled Arjun....do whatever you like Radhika try as much as you want...I will take my Arjun away from you''

Neil was sitting in his cabin rolling the pen....he was replaying all the events since Arjun walked into their lives...suddenly he called Piyali telling Samrat on the engagement day that Nandini is the same Nandini who worked with them in the initial years of BS...a smile covered his features...Neil thought; 'time for history lessons...Chashni cannot be wrong...I have to get these records...but no one should know about it...Neil knew Mini a lady in her 50s...kept all the records she was there since Samrat started this company...she was too loyal to Samrat and Piyali..now how turn to her in his favour was all Neil had to think....Neil thought of having a cup of coffee he moved out as crossed the work stations he heard Zubin; ''Never expected Radhika to be so mean....she didn't even care about Sam...her best friend''

Kritika; ''All small town girls are like that...she saw a handsome rich guy...she trapped him...and left Sam heartbroken....Sam should have never trusted her''

Teji frowned; ''Why are you blaming Chashini alone...Arjun sir is to be blamed too...may be there is something we are missing...and it's not good to talk behind the back''

Zubin was about to retort back but Neil stood in between; ''You guys seem to have all the time to talk about who is good who is bad...Now take this as a warning ....no more gossips on Arjun Radhika....you have close to 5 projects get on to it ...I need reports by eod today....Teji I need to talk to you come with me''

Teji followed Neil to cafeteria ....Neil started the conversation; ''Teji do you think Chashni can do something wrong or selfish''

Teji; ''If you are talking about my honest opinion...a girl who broke all the the walls between Sam and Piyali ma'am...without thinking of her career can never hurt Sam...but why is she quite.."

Neil smiled; ''that's what we have to find out ...tell me Teji...you helped Radhika is stealing Bonnie's keys right''

Teji; ''Yes....but why are asking that now''

Neil; ''because you are going to steal Mini's pedestal keys...I need old records....to help both Radhika and Sam''

Teji blinked; ''Boss you will get me fired...''

Neil; ''Trust me nothing will happen ....pls Teji we have to do this for Radhika and Sam....help me''

Teji thought for a moment; ''Fine when?''

Neil smiled; ''today after everyone leaves meanwhile go and grab the Mini's keys..and Teji Radhika will be joining back...please make sure Changu Mangu doesn't hurt her rest I will take care...this should be between us''

Teji nodded and left...Neil POV; ''Nandini Pandey...time to know your history''

Pandit starts the ritual asking Arjun Radhika to keep their hands together....Radhika keeps her hand lifelessly in Arjun's palm....but he gently curves his fingers to make a grip on her soft hand...leaving her little surprised...Radhika's mind is completely on Nandini....as the Pooja completes Nanidini asks Mala to ring the temple bell....Radhika keeps looking at her Mom who is all happy about the successful Pooja, suddenly Radhika screams ''Ma'' Arjun turns and with lightning speed....moves Mala aside saving her from falling bell...Radhika takes a sigh of relief ...Arjun calms terrified Mala and takes her to his car...

Radhika turns to Nandini; ''today one thing is proved...that Arjun Sir has a heart....its you who have been polluting his mind since child hood ...today I promise you one thing...before I free him off this unwanted marriage I will free him from you...and you said something about keeping my eyes open...now I am warning you to keep to keep your eyes open...because now I won't give a single chance to hurt me or any of my loved ones...''

Radhika folds her hand in front of Arjun to thanks him....Arjun looks at Radhika's folded hands ...bend head and wet cheeks..he hold her hands; ''No need for this Radhika...I did what should be done..lets go home now...Ma is waiting for us in the car'' Radhika gave one warning look to Nandini and walked off.

At night Radhika replay all the events and request her mom to go back...she moves to her room still in her thoughts and collides with Arjun spilling all the water on his sleeping arrangement....Arjun bangs his head....Radhika quickly jumps on the bed covering her herself up..to avoid Arjun from sleeping on the bed....after few minutes she finds Arjun happily snoring in one corner...Radhika makes a pillow wall and doses off...somewhere in the night the wall between them crumbles and a strong arm pulls Radhika into a loving warmth...she mumbles but slips into a deeper slumber....Arjun opens his eyes and smiles watching Radhika...he caresses her head with the other hand...his POV; ''I wish time stops here...and I can watch you for eternity'' But reality strikes him he gently tighten his grip...and buries his face in her dark hair.

At Birdsong...with Teji's help Neil is able to get the pedestal keys of Mini...he starts his search for old records...Neil takes the responsibility of files and Teji of the computer...after 3hrs of search Neil gets a file with Nandini's documents ...he smiles; ''Nandini Pandey...your time starts now....Teji lets go ''

After dropping Teji home...Neil comes back to his house and makes an excuse for being late...he quickly finishes his dinner and starts reading Nandini's details....Neil gathers that Nandini is from Panchagani...he makes a note of her permanent address and few contacts...and decides to contact one of his friends who is a private detective...to get all details on Nandini...Neil smiles at his work and pats his back; ''Neil good job...first I need to get the history on Nandini...then Nandini and Samrat...and last Arjun...but before that I should think of saving Chashni from the anger of Piyali ma'am and Sam...she has to stay in Bird Song till this game ends...I need her...to target Arjun''

Sam was angry that Arjun did not come to office neither he attended her calls...she felt defeated & calls Neil; ''Idiot can we meet...''

Neil; 'Now??? Sammy its 2:00 AM''

Sam; ''Yes its 2:00 AM....I have been calling you since 7:00 in the evening but you seem to busy these days''

Neil; ''Well we were in office together for 8 hrs...I tried to speak but you and your mood swings ...Sammy everything cannot go according to your will...if you need be you talk...and if you don't ...you ignore me ...sorry but I am a human too....and its late...you should sleep..tomorrow your Arjun is joining back...you should look beautiful...otherwise he might make a decision to stay with Radhika....Good night''

Neil disconnected the call leaving Sam angry on Radhika and dejected by Neil...

Nandini got early and quickly freshen up...she wanted Arjun to join BS anyhow...Nandini knew Arjun's marriage was lie and he never locked the room on her instructions..so she did not hesitate in entering Ajun's room...but Nandini was about get surprised...Nandini gently pushed the door...and saw Arjun sleeping with his arm around Radhika's waist and his front firmly attached to her back...Nandini anger was on the sky now ...she mentally cursed Arjun for being stupid...Nandini left the room with a bang on the door...that made Radhika open her eyes...Radhika tried getting up but found Arjun's hand on her waist..she hurled soft curses and removed his hand and left the bed...Arjun opened his eyes after she left and smiled...Radhika quickly got ready and went out to help Mala...Arjun directly went to Nandini's room after getting ready; ''Nandu I am joining Bird Song today''

Nandini with fake tears; ''Arjun...I don't want to destroy your life for my happiness...if you want to settle down with Radhika go ahead....live a happy life''

Arjun got worried ; ''Nandu...all my breaths are yours ....my life belongs to you...I have not forgotten my revenge...I will get to work from today'' Arjun takes her blessings of Nandini and leaves Nandini smirks...Radhika quickly dresses up and leaves....she goes and stands infornt of Arjun's car...Arjun irritated; ''Now what''

Radhika; ''Sir...I am joining too ...can I come with you'' Arjun was about to refuse but watches Mala standing at the door...he agrees...Radhika messages Neil 'I am joining BS today'... After driving of 15 min....Arjun suddenly stops the car...''get down''

Radhika all surprised; ''Sir ...there is no taxi or bus stand here...how will I go''

Arjun; ''None of my concern...I am dropping you here...so that you cannot interfere in my plans ...Get OUT!!!'' Radhika trembles at Arjun's loud office...and gets down...Arjun drives off...leaving Radhika alone...Radhika closes her eyes in anger...and starts walking after few minutes she feels someone following her...Radhika picks up a stone to hit him....but the guys suddenly stops and pulls his helmet...it was Neil; ''Chashni...you would have injured me today...come I we are a team now''

Radhika sits behind him; ''How did you know...he left me''

Neil; ''Actually I had come to pick you...but saw you in his car...but something made me follow him...can't trust his mood...he is worst than pregnant ladies...so here I am my lady'' Radhika laughed...

Neil spoke again; ''Chashni hold on from today you will be ahead of him....we will reach BS before Arjun Mehra'' Radhika held Neil's shoulder tightly and Neil zoomed his bike to Bird Song

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