Arjun was satisfied that Radhika will be in Mumbai...but still he didn't wanted to let her go...10 days of her disappearance were too much to handle...above that Radhika had been persistent in getting Nandini released which he was not in favour...even Neil opposed the idea...but surprisingly Sam supported Radhika...Arjun had refused to talk to Pratap about the matter...Radhika decided to do the needful herself...

Radhika walked into the kitchen and saw house help preparing a tray for Pratap..she asked; ''Is this for Papa''

Butler; ''Yes''

Radhika; ''Does he have a visitor''

Butler; ''No ..but he asked not to be disturbed as he has some urgent calls...''

Radhika; ''I will take it..'' Radhika took the trolley and entered Pratap's study..he was sitting on his kind size chair busy in some files...Radhika smiled her Poc; 'Arjun would exactly look the same once he comes to his father's age...'' Radhika placed the cup on the table and waited for Pratap to look up..

Pratap looked at the cup..picked it and sipped the tea without looking he started; ''Hmm...you haven't prepared this tea....this has been made by Radhika...I warned you guys I don't want to see her working......'' his flow of words suddenly stopped looking at smiling Radhika

Radhika; ''Papa if you liked the tea prepared by me you should have told me''

Pratap; ''and let you exhaust yourself....no...not needed...and why are you out of bed you should be resting''

Radhika huffed; ''Papa I have a request...will you grant me that''

Pratap leaned on his chair; ''That depends ...but would like to hear it''

Radhika; ''Papa please bail out Nandini di...its because of her I am safe....she did this for Arjun''

Pratap; ''Radhika I believe all you said...but kid what is the guarantee that she is a changed person....you know being in Arjun's good books is more profitable than helping Anuj....what if tomorrow she wins our trust and harms Sam or you...or anyone in the family.....I cannot trust her''

Radhika was quite she didn't had a valid point to counter Pratap....but she did not leave....Pratap watched her fidgeting he smiled and shook his head at her impossible nature... ; ''Fine I will get free...but she will have to leave from our lives....she will not stay in India and will go back to London...deal''

Radhika's face lit up with a 1000 watt smile; ''Sure deal....Thank you Papa''

Pratap; ''Now straight to your room and rest...Ankush will be coming to pick you tomorrow....hope your husband stays sane'' Radhika looked at Pratap all wide eyed now even he was teasing her....she quickly turned around and ran out..

Delhi

It was evening Shiv had just returned from his office and was busy on his laptop....Pari watched him from the place where she was busy playing with her toys...she picked something and went near the bed....holding the bed she stood up with lot of effort... ''da...da..''

Shiv turned his head ...his eyes widen ...Pari had started standing but walking came with lot of tumbling...he smiled watching her coming towards him with support of the bed...; ''yes my darling''

Pari gave Shiv a single tooth grin....; ''da...da...t''

Shiv frowned and thought....he saw a tiny toy cup on the floor... Shiv smiled lifting Pari up; ''My angel is a big girl''

Pari repeated ; ''ig irl''

Riddhima walked in with tea; ''yes big and naughty girl''

Pari nodded negative vigorously...Shiv chuckled; ''no she is a good girl....she bought me tea''

Riddhima rolled her eyes; ''Tch..you should have told me...I wouldn't have wasted my time preparing this ginger tea for you...no problem I will have it''

Shiv; ''Riddhi seriously I haven't seen a jealous person like you''

Riddhi; ''oh really...do you really think I can be jealous of this tiny tot with an antenna'' Ridhima playfully shook Pari's small pony which made her go annoyed''

Shiv held Riddhima's hand; ''don't do that....and yes you are jealous...as Pari is the best'' Pari clapped

Riddhima was about to answer but Pari interrupted; ''Da da.... oggy''

Shiv; ''Now what is this oggy''

Riddhima; ''its doggy.....I took her to park today and she played with a pup...now she wants a doggy'' Shiv was about say something but Riddhima shut him up; ''No dog in this house....both of you hear that out loud and clear''

Riddhima walked out , Shiv and Pari looked at each other....she blinked her big eyes once...giving a smile...Shiv tickled her tummy; ''you want doggy ....you will get one my doll....now lets have tea''

Riddhima peeped in the room and smiled...she whispered ; ''I love you Shiv....for all the love you have given me and my daughter ....Pari could have never have got a better father than you''

Mumbai

Arjun and Pratap were seated in the Police headquarters...the Commissioner looked at Pratap; ''Are you sure Pratap you want to do this....I mean...she might harm you guys in future''

Pratap; '' Yes but the moment she steps out...she must be escorted to airport....''

Commissioner; ''Fine....I have already given orders she will be here in sometime...

Nandini walked inside the room with few lady officers....her eyes immediately found Arjun....Nandini had so many emotions for Arjun...he was only the true bond she had she walked to him...Nandini smiled between following tears...she touched his face...his shoulders...and started crying vigorously; ''Arjun.....I am so sorry...if possible please forgive me...'' Nandini took his hands and hid her face in in them crying vigorously.....Arjun's heart started melting....he cupped her cheek with his palm; ''Nandu''

Nandini hugged Arjun crying her heartout; ''I have lost everything all because of my selfishness.....I am sorry Arjun forgive me once....''

Arjun closed his arms around her kissing her forehead; ''Thanks for saving Radhika''

Nandini; ''She is your happiness...plus she is carrying a little Arjun...I won't repeat same mistakes Arjun....''

Pratap felt loosing his son he interrupted ; ''Nandini...you are spared because Radhika wanted this....but you will leave India this instant''

Nandini; ''fine I will.....I just wanted to apologise once...I couldn't last time...you are really lucky to have a son like him and a daughter in law like Radhika''

Pratap just nodded ....he turned to Arjun; ''I will wait for you in the car''

Nandini looked at Arjun; ''Promise me that you will send me the picture of your child...''

Arjun; ''Stay....I will speak to dad..he will agree''

Nandini; ''No Arjun....I care about you....but I will never be able to forgive the one I hate....I don't want to be a monster again...Arjun I got your forgiveness....I can live in peace...you know where I will be...if you feel like come and see me''

Arjun hugged her once more before she was being escorted to airport....Arjun's heart was heavy...he went home with his dad...and then straight to Radhika...she was busy packing...Arjun gently held her from behind.... ''Thank you once again.....I didn't knew nandu still mattered to me so much...''

Radhika turned around; ''She always will matter...she bought you up.....now help me pack bhai is waiting''

Arjun smiled; ''Stay...''

Radhika; ''Just few months hubby dear...then me and my son will be back here....''

Arjun; ''I think...its a daughter a little fairy''

Radhika; ''I don't want to argue....lets move....or bhai will lose his senses...''

Ankush was looking at the stuff Prerna and Avantika had packed for radhika...he was rubbing his forehead and Neil was watching him amused. Sam walked to Ankush with a big smile and a huge box....but before she could reach Ankush Neil pulled her back; ''Sammy pity him...he is already nervous looking at the stuff Mom and Mami are packing...if you give him this he will faint

Sam; ''But this is the most important one''

Neil; ''And what does it have''

Sam; ''Chocolates...Chashni has weird craving for chocolates....here Arjun would get it for her in the middle of the night...or she would just steal it from my bag...there mala aunty will go nuts if Radhika asks for something in the middle of the night...and trust me she will''

Neil; ''Hmmm...so when its your turn will stock up everything in advance in a huge storeroom''

Sam elbowed him before moving to Ankush; ''Ankush what are you annoyed about...all this stuff or not getting enough time with Manya''

Ankush gave Sam a bored look; ''Not you...you are suppose to be on my side....now what is this''

Sam smiled wide; ''Chocolates for Chashni....trust me I am doing you a favor''

Ankush thinned his lips ; ''do one more....please call choti before the no. of bags double''

Neil Sam chuckled.....Radhika came down with Arjun who was carrying her luggage...radhika greeted everyone with a hug...Sam hugged her tight; ''Chashni if you need something call me..and don't forget you have a doc's appointment on Friday...I will be there on time''

Prerna; ''And what will you do...I suppose Arjun should be there..he is the father and his presence is important''

Sam shrugged her shoulder; ''He is , but I am the aunt....and I am more important than Arjun'' Arjun just rubbed his forehead...Neil rolled his eyes and rest laughed Radhka Sam shared a look..and Sam just nodded once...Neil frowned, there was something going on between them...Radhika took leave from her family with Ankush....Mala welcome her all happy jolly....Radhika was happy after a long she would be staying with her parents...Nia quickly took Radhika to her room ....as soon as they started talking Radhika's phone buzzed...it was a message from Arjun; 'missing you already'....Nia teased Radhika Making her blush...she knew Arjun will miss her...she was missing him too....

After dropping Radhika Ankush left giving the reason of an urgent meeting getting suspicious glances from his parents , dadaji....and a teasing smile from his sisters, he glared a warning and ran off.

Manya was strolling on beach lost in Ankush...life had changed so much around him...she was calm person now...Radhika's kidnap his parents shifting to Mumbai had taken all his time.....but she never complained....Manya smiled...she was surprised at her calmness...it was something new to her...she was used to snapping ....angry outburst and getting her way out....but with Ankush came like an amazing calmness...she heard the roaring clouds...Manya looked up...it might rain...she smiled ..she was happy with him... around him...Manya watched the Sun which was ready to go into the sea...a pair of strong arms held her from behind pecking her cheek; ''Hi darling''

Manya turned around; ''Hi to you my dear....how is Radhika''

Ankush; ''Must be missing her Inlaws ...they love her too much...and why are we talking about all others...we are meeting after so many days...lets be just us for now...''

Manya kept her palms on his chest; ''Ok...we stay here or go some where else''

Ankush; ''Manya....I want you to meet my parents....''

Manya blinked; ''Me too....Mom is teaching me how to manage home...I have even started learning cooking..hope Mala aunty likes me''

Ankush; ''You don't have to.... its ok.....we can hire one...and I am marrying you because I like the way you are...just go with the flow''

Manya; ''Ankush what if your family refused....I don't have a great image''

Akush held her face between his big palms pulling her close; ''they won't....plus I Love you...and they know I don't take rash decisions '' The clouds roared and it stated pouring people around ran to find shelter ....Amkush grabbed her wrist to take her along into a shade...but Manya didn't move...she nodded negative ...she gently pulled Ankush close..getting rid of her shoes...she step on to his feet going on her toes she wrapped her arms around Ankush neck....Manya leaned forward looking into his eyes...; ''kiss me now''

Ankush smiled..pulling her closer...he kissed her forgetting people forgetting rain...forgetting everyone and everything round around....some whistled and clapped...they separated for air..their foreheads still attached....Manya giggled....Ankush smiled...Manya laughed loud expressing her happiness arching back....she let go her hands, she knew Ankush won't let her fall...enjoying the rain she expressed her happiness laughing and squealing her heart out...she was finally home...

Mehra Mansion

Arjun Neil watched the pouring sky through the huge glass door leading to the back garden of the Bungalow...Neil looked at Arjun; ''Missing Chashni''

Arjun; ''A lot....and I have to miss her for 7 months not fair''

Neil; ''Bro its not 7 ..10 months...she will come back once kid is 3 months old''

Arjun; '''No...the moment my kid opens his or her eyes...I will bring them home''

Neil ; ''Good...stick to it...and I will be with you''

Arjun cocked a brow; ''tell me bro...whose side will you take mine or Radhika's if we get into a fight...''

Neil thought , in old times he would have said Radhika....but now Arjun was his brother...he was thinking to be diplomatic...Neil made a serious face...; ''Hmm...that's a tough '' he walked backwards ...making Arjun smirk...Neil went diplomatic; ''you see that depends a lot on situations....I have always supported right....and more than half of the time Chashni is right....but whenever you are right I will be supporting you too....but Radhika is my best friend....and I can't break her heart''

Arjun kept walking towards him; ''In short Radhika...you are dead'' Neil ran out in the garden with Arjun in tow...Arjun caught him and pushed him on the ground...since it was raining it was muddy...both brothers kept playfully wresting in the mud...Avantika smiled watching them from the window; ''there was a time...when I would imagine them fighting like this....but when I lost Arjun....I never thought I would see this ever again''

Prerna; ''don't worry....see them today..and then we will watch their kids....'' Prerna turned her eyes to Arjun Neil...she frowned; ''They are banned from the house....the carpet is new...''

Avantika laughed; ''who will stop them.....don't even try...they will drag you too'' Sam walked out of the study....she made a face looking at the heavy rain...she turned to leave then stopped turning around again...Sam pushed open the door; ''Are you two out of your head .....yuck you are looking like road side rowdies ....''

Arjun was lying on his back laughing madly and Neil was sitting on his stomach poking his tongue at Sam...Neil threw his body on the mud...he looked Arjun and winked...Arjun understood...Arjun nodded....Neil looked and blabbering Sam and took two steps towards her...Sam understood she ran upstairs...with Neil behind her....Prerna who was coming down stopped Neil; ''Neil you are cleaning the floor today...''

Neil hugged Prerna...Prerna's jaw dropped. Neil; ''now we look like mother and son...muddy... muddy'' he ran up to get Sam.....Prerna cursed him....Avantika laughed...Prerna decided to paint her in mud too....Pratap saw the little game and locked himself in study....he didn't want Arjun to hug him...specially with all the mud...

Neil entered his room and Sam threw a bucket full of water on him....Neil gasped...he glared at Sam; ''your share done Sam....now my turn... '' Neil locked the door .....and Sam squealed...running into the dressing room.....Neil grabbed her by the waist....Sam started hitting his arm; '' Leave me Neil....you have already spoiled the living room carpet...our room floor is all messy...now don't spoil the dressing room''

Neil; ''You are right....let me think'' Neil smirked lifting Sam up bridal style...he kicked open the door of the bathroom taking her inside...Sam kept screaming shouting...but it had zero effect on him...he placed her into the tub..turning the water on...Sam gasped as the showers from all directions were pouring on her eyes..making it difficult for her to open her eyes...she tried getting closer to the knob..but Neil again would throw water on her through the hand shower he was holding...Sam got up and fell in tub again...she screamed irritated; ''Neil!!!!!''

Neil sat on the edge of the tub..; ''Aww.....Wild Bill, your sheep need grooming.....stop screaming Sammy...do something if you can...''

Sam's ego got a sudden boost; She caught hold of Neil's shirt pulling him down into the tub...Neil fell in the tub with a thud...splashing water all around...he looked at himself and then Sam... she was laughing on him ...Neil leaped at Sam and she quickly jumped out poking her tongue at him....Neil got out of the tub, pulled Sam by her waist he pulled her under shower with him pinning her to the wall; ''So Samrinder Singh...now you are trapped''

Sam cocked a brow ; ''if you think...all this mud and water is romantic its not...'''

Neil came closer sliding his palm under her top; ''how about this''

Sam; ''its cheap....and you don't look attractive'''

Neil; ''Hmm....I will look al good to you in a minute ....what was that look you and chashni gave to each other....''

Sam went alret ; ''its all girly...stay out''

Prerna was all furious...she was getting the house cleaned; ''let this Neil come out I will make him mop the whole house''

Pratap; ''easy sister....lets kids have the fun''

Prerna; ''fun....??? Some fun it is...let me call him....looks like he is cleaning the whole room''

Arjun thought something; ''Bua I will call him...you must be tired...'' Arjun walked into the room after couple of times knocking the door..he blinked it looked as if it rained inside the room.....he heard giggling sound coming from the bathroom...Arjun pressed his lips...he knocked; ''if you guys are done with whatever you are doing please come down....or Bua will come up''

Sam was too embarrassed ....she responded without thinking; ''Arjun we are doing nothing....''

Neil countered her; ''hey she is lying we did a lot here....the room condition is the proof'' They heard Arjun's roaring laughter

Sam punched and pushed Neil...he came out laughing Arjun gave a look to the room; ''if Bua sees this you are dead''

Neil; ''no worries...I will myself clean before changing''

Sam moved to the dressing room and came out....Arjun Neil gave her a look and started laughing...Sam stomped her foot; ''I miss Chahni....you guys are so bad...clean the room both of you''

Mala came to Radhika; ''will these 2 men stay here only''

Radhika; ''Mom they are my body guards....they will stay where ever I will be...Papa has bought the other half of the property...they will stay in that house till I am here ''

Mala; ''but you are safe here''

Radhika; ''tell this to my father in law...if he agrees I am fine''

Mala made a face; ''such a drama family....'' She walked out...Radhika smiled even she was not comfortable having these men around she dialled Arjun...he answered instantly; ''Hi Panoti''

Radhika pouted at the name; ''I am not a panoti....ok coming to the point why have sent these Aloo chat here''

Arjun frowned; ''Aloo chat...???''

Radhika ; ''yes these body guards''

Arjun thought ..his eyes went wide thinking about an old incident.. ; ''Radhika...don't tell me you are checking the gaurds out....I mean not in this condition''

Radhika realized...that was her and Sam's secret...but she answered confidently; ''So what...being married and pregnant doesn't mean I can't check other men out....its a good exercise for eyes....and right now in this condition I should be doing some light exercises''

Arjun's voice went possessive; ''I don't know what being married means....but I know one thing...being Arjun's wife means that you are not allowed to check out any man other than me...am I clear''

Radhika smiled; ''cool down mr. husband....but I love this possessiveness of yours....Arjun tomorrow I am going for dr. appointment....do come she wanted to meet you''

Arjun; ''I will...Radhika...if doc says you are not fine....I will bring you back....now rest''

Radhika blinked...the line went dead before she could say a word...now she was worried....if Arjun takes her back it will break her parents heart....she decided to talk to Sam...Radhika dialled Sam...Sam answered in a second; ''Chashni all good''

Radhika narrated all...Sam thought for a moment ; ''Chashni give me your doctor's no. ...I will be there before you guys....don't worry and relax...I know how to tackle all.''

Radhika; ''thanks Sam...what would I do without you''

Sam laughed; ''you will never be without me''

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