The signal was red and it digital clock showed 180 seconds for it to be green...Arjun felt guilty of leaving Radhika mid way...but she was the distraction....more than her plans he was scared of his heart...which seemed to be falling for her with every moving second...Arjun recalled the night when he lost his control on his heart...he wanted to be close...touch her skin...feel her breath...he felt complete when she calmly settled in a deep slumber next to him...her hair smelled lavender....he just wanted to lose himself to her...she slept curled up like a delicate doll...he had seen the deep finger marks on her arms which he gave her out of his anger and he knew how beautifully she hid them with her dresses...Arjun had lightly kissed her arm that night while holding her...he wanted to apologize ...wanted to tell her what she meant to him...he smiled recalling the night when he tighten his grip on her waist and she mumbled but then settled quietly next him ...the feel of her soft skin was still embedded in his hard arm ...he was glad to be married to her...but his heart ached whenever he thought about his revenge ...he had to leave her...Arjun made a decision...his POV 'once I am done with my revenge ...I will go back to Radhika...I will do everything to bring her back...' Arjun was still in his thoughts when a known sparkling laughter made him turn to his right...the sight killed him...his Radhika with Neil...her arms were on his shoulder and she had leaned forward to speak to him...their faces were just an inch apart...Arjun's anger rose 'how dare you Radhika'

Neil zoomed his bike to BS....as they were approaching the signal....he saw Arjun's car slowing down at the red light..Neil had the advantage of being on the bike...he zig zagged and stood next to Arjun's car with just a bike between them...Neil started talking and joking with Radhika he knew she was dull and was going through the hell...plus he wanted Arjun to notice them...she was ARjun Mehra's wife...and the kind of man Arjun was Neil knew he will not be able to take Radhika with another man...Neil felt he liked her since the day...he threaten Saral in office for her...then stopped her from marrying and going out of the way to help her family ...Radhika was important for Arjun....and now Arjun will know how it feels to lose someone you care for ...this was Neil's gift for him...for the pain which he went through each and every time watching Sam with Arjun...now Arjun will feel it watching Radhika with Neil...Neil felt bad he knew Radhika will have to face the burn of all this...but it was necessary to bring the truth out...he promised himself that he will keep his Chashni safe...and will free her from this unwanted marriage whatever it takes...Neil felt Arjun's rage...but he went on with his blabbering to entertain Radhika...she would at times cover her mouth to hide her laugh ...or throw her head back...laughing on his jokes...Neil stole a glance at Arjun...his twisted brows and hardened jaw showed...how much he wanted to kill Neil....As the light turned green Neil spoke; ''Chashni hold on tight...you are with bike champion Neil.. Radhika wrapped her arms around his waist...and Neil zoomed of with lightning speed leaving fuming Arjun behind.

Neil reached the parking and moved to the lift with Radhika...she gave one glance to the parking and jumped; ''Neil we reached before Arjun Sir...yes!!!''

Neil smiled and gave her a hifi; ''I promised you Chashni...now on a serious note...it's not going to be easy up there...but remember you have me...I know you are not ready to share the truth...but I trust you so don't give up...stand strong like you always have been...''

Radhika gave Neil an obliged smile; ''Thanks Neil...will never forget what you did for me'' Neil patted her cheek and gave her an arm hug...but both were unaware of the anger building in Arjun's eyes watching Neil's arm around his beloved wife's shoulder. Neil Radhika took the lift to BS floor and ARjun took 2 minutes of break to cool his fuming head.

As the lift doors opened on the BirdSong floor...Radhika took a deep breath and entered she was greeted by whisperers ...hating gazes and mocking smiles...but now she cannot turn back she walked this path on her choice and now moving back was not an option...Radhika quietly walked to her desk...with her bag tightly clutched... she kept her belongings and switched on her system when she heard what she expected...

Piyali; ''you got lot of nerves...after playing with my daughters emotions and crushing her heart...you came back here...aren't you ashamed of yourself''

Radhika closed her eyes turned around and softly spoke; ''I haven't done anything that I should be ashamed off..and about coming back...my contract with BS ends in 3 months...I will work till then''

Piyali; ''Fuck the contract...you are fired...pick your things up you have 10 minutes to leave BS'' But a voice behind Piyali surprised everyone one....

Neil; ''if you fire Radhika....I will go with her'' this sentence left Piyali Sam and others shocked...Teji just pressed his lips to hide the smile....Arjun just watched it from the distance...but what Neil did next made Arjun burn ...Neil held Radhika hand tightly...to make his words loud and clear....Piyali was about to bursts...but since it was Neil she controlled her tone

Piyali; ''This girl...destroyed Sam's life...she forgot all the favours Sam did for her...she back stabbed us''

Neil replied in equally strong voice; ''Her name is Radhika...and now let's talk on favours ....she saved Bird Song...by cracking Maybelline account...Radhika broke the walls between you and Sam...to make your family one...and if you want to fire her for being a back stabber...fire Arjun too...because to me it looked as if Arjun forced Radhika to marry him...you believe Arjun because your daughter believes him or I should say BS needs him...then I need Radhika here in BS...decide now ma'am...we both can pack our stuff and move out in 10 minutes'' Neil's statement left everybody shocked...

Piyali was about to say something but Sam stopped her; ''Leave it Mom its just 3 months and Neil is right I should return all her favours...in 3 months...wow Neil never expected this out of you...you are ready to leave me behind for her..great going...but do check with your team if they are interested in working with you''

Neil looked and Zubin and Kritika...both gulped and then Zubin spoke; ''We will work with Sam till Radhika is working with you''

Neil; ''Very well...now my decision...you will never work with me again... weather Radhika works or leaves Bird Song...Teji which is your side''

Teji; ''your side...I trusts Chashni''

Neil; ''Good...come to my cabin in half an hour....and Chashni...you are coming with me now...I have something important to talk..'' Neil gripped Radhika's hand tight...and dragged her along leaving Sam angry...and Arjun Mehra on flames...

Neil took Radhika to his cabin..locked it and drew the curtains...Radhika was looking down...Neil made her sit and gave her a glass of water...''Chashni swallow your pain with a glass of water ....3 months are lot of days and you have to fight a battle both in office and home''

Radhika looked up teary eyed; ''Why Neil?''

Neil; ''because I trust my Chashni...and will not leave you alone'' Neil smiled and wiped her tears off...'' Pushpa! I hate tears ...Now let's get to work...'' Radhika smiled widely and got herself busy

Sam walked angrily to her cabin and messed the whole room...Neil her idiot he best friend buddy or part in crime...just dejected her...that to for the girl who snatched her love few days back...Sam got a call from Piyali updating her on a new project...she asked Sam to check her mails...since the day of Arjun Radhika's marriage Sam had not even checked her mails or assignments...she came to office...but when she couldn't find Arjun she left ...Sam switched on her laptop...Sam checked her mails....and then her eyes stopped at the mail from Radhika with the subject important....Sam was going through the mail when Neil entered her cabin; he hands over some designs ; ''These are some rough sketches for the cosmetic brand project and some punch line too have a look and let me know your read on this''

Sam; ''Neil...have you broken up your friendship with me?''

Neil; ''I never said that''

Sam; ''Then why did you support Radhika...she ditched me''

Neil; ''So did Arjun....then why this torture and blame only for her...and moreover I trust her''

Sam smirked; ''your chashni is trying to get my support...she mailed me that whatever she did was for my benefit..so tell me how am I benefitted by a broken heart...and betrayal by my best friend''

Neil ;''Can I see that mail'' Sam turns her laptop to Neil....Neil reads the mail his POV; ''this means Sam was in a grave danger...bigger than my imagination...which only CHashni knows ...will have to check with her ...she might also be in danger...I have to be quick''....Neil turns to Sam...''if you can't trust her even after reading this mail...then you are surely blind...why would she mail you after marrying Arjun if she wanted him...think about it''

Sam; ''Because she always wanted to be good in everybody's book...she wanted to be praised by everyone for her greatness''

Neil walked to Sam and Smirked; ''I pity you...you will lose a person whom you should have trusted Sam...''Neil left Sam's cabin he was about to make a call when he dashed with Arjun....Arjun who was already mad at Neil for being close to Radhika shot venomously ; ''Are you blind''

Neil; ''Are you on your PMS...why the hell you are so angry''

Arjun; ''you must be happy that I couldn't marry Sam''

Neil smiled; ''No I am pained That you married my Chashni...you don't deserve her'' Neil deliberately spoke pained and my chashni...to make Arjun burn and he did succeed ....Arjun's fisted ...his eyes turned like burning coal....he was huffing like an angry bull...but before he could say a word...Radhika called out for Neil...she walked to him without noticing Arjun...speaking non-stop...when she lifted her eyes up...she saw Arjun angrily watching her...she decided to ignore...

Radhika turned to Neil; ''I am done with a rough draft...wanted to discuss with you...will wait in your cabin''

Radhika turned around but Arjun caught her wrist; ''Need to speak to you and now''

Arjun dragged her without caring for her response or Neil...and took her to the stair case exit...he pushed her to the wall and locked her; ''What are you thinking Radhika...you know people are calling you names...noticing you with Neil...why do you want to get insulted every time''

Radhika; ''Sir why do you care...people called me names when Sam slapped me.... they called me names when you married me...don't worry about my reputation....because now I don't care...think about yourself because I am going to finish what I started...and now move...I have told you earlier..you have no right to be close to me''

Arjun watched her face...she didn't even wanted to look at him...it pained bad...for once Arjun wanted to show Radhika his rights on her....he banged his fist angrily on the wall...near her face...shocking her...and moved back...radhika walked away from there..Neil who watched this smiled....it was confirmed that Arjun loved Radhika...now he decided to torture Arjun's emotions....to distract him from Sam

Neil got the call from his detective friend...he had gathered some information on Nandini...Neil promised to meet him in the night.

Nandini called Arjun; ''Did you speak to Sam?''

Arjun stammered; ''Not yet...will speak to her now''

Nandini; ''Arjun move fast...we are losing time''

Arjun; ''Yes nandu'' He disconnected...but his mind and eyes were at Radhika who was enjoying coffee with Neil....Neil watched Arjun following Sam to the washroom....he quickly moved but spilled coffee on Radhika's dress...Radhika frowned...Neil excused himself and moved quickly down...

Arjun followed Sam to the washroom...she was washing her face to wash off the tears of her sad heart...

Arjun; ''Sam why are you avoiding me...''

Sam; ''Oh! Who are you my Arjun or husband of Radhika Mishra ''

Arjun smiled and walked slowly towards her and locked her to the wall...he gently wiped her tears...''Sam these tears don't suit your beautiful eyes you deserve love my love for eternity....believe me Sam''

Sam looked into Arjun's eyes...she seemed to believe him...''then why didn't you answer my call...and that pooja''

Arjun; ''Everything other than you is a lie...will you dine with me...''

Sam was about to respond when Neil entered ; ''sorry to disturb your private moment...by the way what were you guys discussing...looks like Bharat Milap is going on let me hug you too....'' Neil hugged irritated Arjun ....Arjun jerked away...and walked off...as he moved out he encountered Radhika....who smirked walked to him and spoke; '' for a moment I thought you have some goodness...when you showed your concern on my reputation...but now I know...it's a sham like everything else about you'' Radhika walked off leaving Arjun more frustrated.

Neil looked at Sam; ''Enjoy the dinner with your married boyfriend...'' Neil walked off angrily

Radhika packed her stuff as it was time for her leave...she greeted Teji and left...Arjun saw Radhika going down he quickly picked his keys and followed her...Radhika didn't wanted to trouble Neil...she walked to the bus stop...and stood there... Arjun started and parked his car near the bus stop...he honked Radhika looked at his car and then turned away....Arjun honked again...he temper was rising...he decided to drag her to the car...but before he could do that Neil came and stood near Radhika...he pulled his helmet; ''Chashni why didn't you wait''

Radhika; ''for how long you will be doing this''

Neil; ''Till you are free from this lie.... I enjoy your company Chashni ...come sit''

Arjun desperately wanted Radhika to refuse Neil but she did just the opposite...Radhika smiled and sat behind Neil..Neil zoomed his bike...leaving smoke on Arjun's face.

Arjun 's POV; 'I should get done with my revenge soon...or I will lose Radhika forever 'Arjun fired the engine...and drove off he wanted to reach home before Radhika anyhow'