Chapter 42
Neil was in discussion with Zubin when radhika walked in...he excused himself and blocked her way; ''Need to talk ''
Radhika looked sideways..clearly ignoring Neil ; ''I am already done with the presentation and had mailed it to you Sam and Arjun...please check''
Neil blocked her again when she tried taking a pass on him; ''its personal''
Radhika looked straight into his eyes; ''then go find a friend....I am just your colleague...or wife of your long lost brother'' Neil now frowned and grabbed her wrist...dragging Radhika to his cabin Arjun watched Neil dragging Radhika and rolled his eyes; ''The 2 biggest drama of my life''
Neil locked the door after pulling Radhika in...she spat; ''What now''
Neil; ''Easy...I am sorry...was not in my senses I agree I should have told you first....please chashni forgive me'' radhika folded her arms to chest and turned her eyes away ..still glued to her place....neil smiled and pulled her cheeks hard....she screamed and asked him to let go...but neil refused; ''Till you forgive me...I am not leaving''
Radhika; ''Fine you devil...you are forgiven leave'' Neil let go and Radhika rubbed her cheeks...they had turn warm ....she gave him one glare and Neil laughed...; ''Chashni....Arjun is my brother but that doesn't change the bond between us...I am still your best friend..and no one will take my place''
Radhika turned to neil; ''I know you were worried...so am I ....Neil can you even comprehend my dellima ...I wanted to give Arjun his identity ...at the same time I was scared what if his family doen't approve of me''
Neil ; ''But that's not the case here..''
Radhika smiled; ''Really...??? Pratap uncle doesn't seem too fond of me...you and I both know that...''
Neil knew she spoke the truth ...he made her sit on the chair kneeling before her. Neil took both her hands in his; ''Dosen't matter who approves and who rejects...biggest truth is you are Arjun's wife and more than you nothing matters to him''
Radhika squeezed his hands; ''This is what I am concerned about....his love for me...'' Neil understood...he got up and pecked the top of her head. radhika smiled pulling his cheek before walking out.
Neil's Residence
Pratap was busy over the phone for last 1 hr....Prerna Avantika were waiting for him to join them for lunch....he concluded the call all satisfied...his face was lit up...Prerna smiled; ''What makes you so happy''
Pratap stuffed his mouth with spoonful rice and responded after a min giving Avantika, Prerna a winning glance; ''Mehra Mansion will be renovated before Neil's marriage...and I am shifting my business from London..the wrap up might take few months...but I am not worried I have my children Arjun and Neil to that for me....Prerna....I want you to shift with us....''
Prera looked around the house she walked in with her husband...the hose which still had Neil's innocent squeals...she wasn't willing to leave all this...but then a thought about Radhika struck her mind for Arjun Radhika was his world ...but Avantika and Pratap got their son after 2 decades they would be demanding and might not like Radhika's importance in Arjun's life ....she decided that very moment surprising her brother and sister in law; ''Yes I will''
Radhika was sitting alone with a copy of Arjun's DNA report...Sam walked to her; ''Chashni..why so worried''
Radhika replied all panicked ;'' Sam I am scared....I can't see him hurt...and I don't know how will he react...what if he leaves me?''
Sam frowned; ''Are you crazy ??? He will leave you for finding his real Identity ??? ....I know it will be a shock for him....but you will not lose him....after all its just not your hardwork...all of us worked real hard to get you two united ...so no worries...now please smile...''
Arjun Radhika went to see off Radhika's family and Shiv-Riddhima at the airport...they were coming back for Neil's wedding....only Ankush stayed back for INK's upcoming collection....radhika after finishing her dinner with Arjun Ankush and Nia walked to her bedroom.....Arjun was busy over his laptop.....Radhika went and sat next to him...she was nervous...Arjun smiled watching her fumbling and rubbing her palms but stayed quite waiting for her tospeak.... finally Radhika spoke; ''Arjun what if you know that your parents are alive....''
Arjun's fingers stopped on his laptop...he looked up...he smiled thinking this was some mischief ..but found her serious ; ''Radhika speak ...''
Radhika pulled out the DNA report and gave it to Arjun....Arjun went through the report ....he started sweating....Arjun moved his fingers through his hair....he was the son of Pratap and Avantika Mehra....he looked at Radhika....he was finding difficult to breath.....; ''I am Neil's brother.....'' Radhika gave a single nod ...Arjun spoke again; ''He knows?'' Radhika nodded again
Arjun laughed mocking his fate ....all he did with Neil...came back....he eyed Sam....his brother's love ...for his stupid revenge....Arjun felt his head would bursts ...he felt too small infront of Neil ....suddenly started crying.....he pulled his hair with both his hands; ''Why does this always happen with me......when I feel my life is calm there is storm waiting at my door....wait this can be a lie to...right'' He looked at Radhika expectantly
Radhika closed her eyes; ''Rana kaka confirmed your identity.....his friend Shyam worked for Pratap uncle.....during one of the union strike...Pratap uncle found that Shayam was actually working with his competitor ...he got Shyam arrested for fraud....the man for whom Shyam worked to backed out....he blamed everything on Pratap uncle...and ran away with you...you were 1 then...police found his whereabouts ....he escaped from the hide out but before leaving handed over you to Rana Kaka.....Shayam died in an accident during the police chase...your family thought you died .....Rana left you in an orphanage renaming you as Arjun....he keep shifting you from one place to another .....police got to know that Ajay Mehra aka you are alive.....they searched for you...but Rana managed to escape with you....Police got to know that you were in Delhi...one of the orphanages in Delhi caught fire....killing many children along with Rana....it was proved you died too....Rana took you to Panchagani...where he befriended Nandini ....'' radhika turned around and found Arjun curled into a ball....he was sobbing....Radhika freaked out she ran to him; ''Arjun...''
Arjun raised his palm to stop her; '' I was about to destroy my younger brother's life.....In my revenge....I tried snatching his love....I...I...Hate my self....'' Arjun got up and stormed outside pushing Radhika aside''
Restaurant
Neil and Sam were enjoying dinner together when Radhika's call jolted them....Sam was the one to answer; ''Chashni...we were talking about you only''
Radhika voice was panic stricken; ''Sam...Arjun....he knows all...he just left in his car....I am scared..''
Sam stood up; ''Ok just relax.....we will find him'' Sam disconnected and looked at Neil....; ''Arjun freaked out....he left his house in a jiffy....Chashni is too worried'...you go search for him I will go to Radhika'' Neil nodded and they quickly walked out
Arjun drove rashly....he didn't knew where was he going.....all he could remember was the way he tried seducing Sam....he knew they had forgiven him...but the truth of Neil being his brother made him hate himself.....he was disgusted ....Arjun's car came to a screeching halt on a deserted road.....Arjun cried; ''How am I going to face....Neil and Sam....what have I done......I thought my punishment was over.....no this truth is my biggest punishment...to be ashamed infront of my own family for my entire life....''
Neil went crazily over the streets....he kept checking with passerby about Arjun's car....and finally after hours of search....one small shop owner directed to the road he saw Arjun's car zooming to....Neil drove checking on the both the sides of deserted road....and finally he found Arjun's car... Neil got down from his bike and walked a little away from the car towards the bushes....he found Arjun under a tree...helpless....broken....Neil wiped his forehead and thanked the all mighty looking up at the dark sky....he slowly walked to Arjun and sat right infront of him....Arjun gave him a helpless look and lowered his eyes
Neil; ''WHat made you run and come here....you thought I won't find you....well I agree we missed playing hide and seek with each other as kids but that doesn't mean...you will start the game without informing me...'' Neil made himself comfortable next to Arjun...Arjun kept staring at Neil's face without replying....Neil smiled and wiped his tears; ''I have a big hankerchief ...if you want I can wipe your nose too''
Arjun gulped; ''why are you so good to me.....I did horrible things to you....tried taking Sam from you''
Neil; ''well then I was the one to take Chashni away from you....for few months remember''
Arjun; ''You are a good man ....I am not''
Neil; ''If you hadn't been good....there were n no. of ways...by which you could have destroyed Sam...but you didn't...''
Arjun turned his face away; ''Iwill go far...won't be able to face you guys''
Neil turned his face around; ''You promised on the day of my engagement that you will be my brother....now you cannot run...''
Arjun; ''But Sam....??''
Neil; ''Arjun....Rather than crying over the past...why can't you just hug me and tell me that you will stay with me....live all the moments which were stolen from us....we can't go back....but we can begin now.....I want my brother....please give it a chance...'' Arjun Hugged Neil tight....Neil smiled rubbing his back .. ''By the way Big Bro....being younger I have liberty to be naughty with your wife....whereas you can't be with mine....so we will get even''
Arjun; ''Radhika can handle you.....you both are equally mad....''
Neil; ''lets go back....Chashni panicked.....I am imagining her welcoming you with a frying pan...for freaking her out''
Arjun; ''Neil....Pratap mehra is my father...why did he gave up his search...''
Neil huffed; ''They got the proof that you died in the fire accident...but Mami never believed....she said you were there...some where...all fine...and see here you are''
Arjun; ''I know....they love me....they knew about me....but I don't have any feelings.....don't want to break their hearts''
Neil had no counter statement for this...yes Arjun had no memory or moments with his parents....they didn't share a strong bond....but somewhere they had to make a start..he gave Arjun his signature smile; ''Trust me then...and give some time to everyone.....now please get before your wife decides to drive in midnight''
Arjun blinked; ''She drives'???''
Neil ; ''I am teaching her....''
Arjun; ''then you are going to jail in case she throws someone off the road....and she is not touching my car''
Neil raised and eyebrow smirking; ''Can you refuse her on face.....you can't she is your weakness....'' Arjun just lowered his head....Neil pulled his cheeks; ''Big brother is blushing...... Aww''
Radhika was pacing the room with Sam trolling her.... Ankush sitting holding his head ....and Nia biting her nails watching all three...Ankush looked up; ''So Neil-Arjun are brothers''
Sam; ''Yes...''
Ankush; ''And you two are going to be SILs''
Sam; ''Yes....now don't ask the same questions again''
Ankush; ''God save that house''
Radhika glared at Ankush....and Sam threw a cushion on his face... radhika chided him; ''Here I am dying thinking about Arjun...and you have all the time to joke....not fair bhai''
Ankush; ''Choti....you got Neil's message right...he found Arjun...he will bring Arjun back...now stop this marathon of yours....I have had too much today....Arjun is Pratap mehra's son and Neil brother.....you two will be a family......plus INK's fashion show....and my stupid partner Rishi wants me to be a show-stopper....I am pissed too....but am I taking it out on you''
Sam folded her arms; ''here we are going emotional over family....and you are worried about some fashion show''
Ankush; ''No being a show stopper....and about Arjun's safety looking at my mad sister..'' radhika pinched him and Sam rolled her eyes ....Neil walked in with Arjun....Radhika was emotional...she walked to him but halted...anger started covering the emotions of her face....she stomped and went inside....Neil rubbed his neck; ''All the best with Bhabhi ...bhai.....Sam lets go its about to be dawn'' Arjun didn't look into Sam's eyes when she smiled at him....he was ashamed
Delhi
Shiv was home today and riddhima had already left for her job....Pari was enjoying her father's love when kaki walked in; ''Shiv I have to do oil massage for Pari....''
Shiv got excited; ''Ok....I will do it today...Kaki please teach me...'' The old lady stood there dumbfound....she just shook her head all helpless...Shiv started the massage as if he is massaging a fragile glass doll....Pari would squeal...getting a ticklish feeling....kaki looked at SHiv; ''Shiv you just pouring oil on her....I will show you how it is done'' Kaki...turned pari on her stomach and massaged her back.....Shiv watched and frowned; ''Plaese be gentle...she is a baby''
Kaki ; ''Shiv this is how it is done....same was with you''
Shiv; ''But my Pari will get hurt''
kaki; ''Fine...you do...but use little pressure...and some exercises''
Shiv; ''She is perfect....why exercise''
Kaki banger her head....the famous lawyer was looking like a dumb to her....she ignored him...and took Pari...gently stretching her arms and legs....Shiv would jump in between asking her to be gentle....but she ignore him completely...after her bath Shiv did not let Pari down stating she was tired....when Riddhima came back in the after noon....Kaki narrated all; ''I am tired of your husband....he makes me feel as if I know nothing''
Riddhima laughed; ''actually he is mad....don't worry...please take rest I will do the the work'' Riddhima walked into her room with tea and snacks....she watched Pari trying to crawl over the thick mattress...but failing...she finally gave up and rested as it on her place.. Riddhima smiled and rubbed her tummy; ''baby is full...daddy fed you too much.....''
Shiv came from behind hugging Riddhima....he moved his palm over Riddhima's curves... ; ''I think mummy is fuller than Pari....due to daddy's love''
Riddhima lightly slapped his arm; ''now you will answer me on her behalf''
Shiv made an innocent face; ''Yes...we are one team''
Riddhima crooked her neck; ''And which team I am in''
Shiv turned her around; ''My heart's team....Riddhi all those years I thought I have moved on....but the day I saw you I realized I never did....I never could....'' Shiv tightly hugged Riddhima...she closed her eyes enjoying the warmth of his arms....they moment was brokeb by few excited squeals....Pari managed to reach the large teddy bear on the bed...gifted by Arjun she went busy hitting it all happy...Riddhima frowned; ''Arjun should have given that to me...its so cute and this little devil loves playing the boxing match with it''
Shiv cupped Riddhima's cheeks turning her face towards him; ''You have your own personal alive teddy bear....don't call that one cute...''
Riddhima smiled wide; ''OMG ! so Mr lawyer is jealous....ok now I know...if I want something...I just have to romance a soft toy...'' Shiv stared at Riddhima...she laughed before going on her toes giving Shiv a loving peck on his cheek.
Mumbai
A girl was walking through the dark....she was continuously looking around...she had covered her face with the veil....after few minutes she quickly got into a parked Black SUV and uncovers her face; ''Why are you here Anuj....the case in still on''
Anuj; ''hardly matters...they won't be able able to prove a thing....tomorrow at the court I will surrender and will come out not guilty''
Bonnie; ''Guilty or not....you messed with Arjun...''
Anuj; ''I am going to mess more.....'' He cupped her face.. ''missed you Bonnie'' Bonnie turned emotional and hugged Anuj back.
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