Radhika hugged Mala tightly ; ''Ma I am sorry...but its good if you go back...I can't explain you but one day I will tell you the truth''

Mala; ''I understand...just listen one thing Arjun is a good man...start concentrating on your marriage...he will keep you happy he cares for you'' Radhika decided to keep quite she just smiled but was surprised when Mala's face lit up with 1000 watt smile...Radhika turned around to find Arjun smiling at Mala...he came and touched Mala's feet

Arjun; ''Ma you are leaving and you didn't inform me''

Mala; ''Even I didn't knew till afternoon...choti asked me to pack...and its good only Ridhima needs me there...Arjun a request please take care of choti and if possible ignore her silly mistakes''

Arjun wrapped and arm around Radhika's shoulder and pulled her close; ''don't worry Ma...I will keep her happy and this is a promise...please ring me once you are home'' Mala nodded blessed them and went inside...Radhika wiped her tears...Arjun's arm slid from her shoulder to her waist...and Radhika reacted...her body went alert...goose bumps rose all over her skin...Arjun could feel it he smiled in his heart at the way she shivered...Radhika tried pushing his hand away but he tighten it...and kept waving at Mala who was watching them from the glass wall all emotional...once Mala was out of sight...Arjun caught hold of Radhika 's wrist and dragged her to the car...Radhika protested

Radhika; ''No need of this drama Sir....Ma has already left and leave my hand..''

Arjun; ''We both are going home...I will take you along''

Radhika; ''I will take the bus or a taxi''

Arjun was angry he walked to her and loomed on her dangerously; ''Sit inside the car at once...don't make me do something bad'' Radhika blinked and quietly took the passenger seat..Arjun took the wheel and drove off to his place with Radhika.

Sam was feeling as if someone was trying to snatch life from her....She couldn't handle Neil with Radhika...she decided to save her friendship...Sam dialled Neil; ''Idiot...want to meet you and excuses today''

Neil smiled; ''Fine Samrunder Singh...be ready will pick you in half an hour''

Sam smiled...she happily jumped around and quickly ran to her cupboard to pull her best outfit out...Sam got ready and came out when Neil messaged her...he was standing there leaning against his car in a rugged jeans...deep blue half tugged shirt and his signature smile...Sam felt so happy looking at him that first she walked and then ran hugged him tightly...Neil blinked at her response; ''Sammy are you drunk''

Sam broke the hug; ''Not now but will get drunk with you...let's move''

Neil and Sam drove to their favourite hangout...they danced and got drunk...Sam was very high on drinks Neil was still in control...Sam pulled Neil and innocently asked; ''do you hate me''

Neil watched the sadness in her eyes...he softly responded; ''No Sammy I don't"

Sam; ''Then why are you supporting Radhika and not me''

Neil; ''I am supporting no one...I am doing what I believe is right''

Sam; ''No Neil you are wrong....Radhika is wrong...I am right...I want my revenge''

Neil knew there was no point explaining her...she was drunk plus all emotional..he softly spoke; ''Sammy I know a beautiful place...will you come with me...you will like it''

Sam smiled; ''I will come any where with you Neil...you are my best friend'' Neil helped Sam up and took her to his car

Radhika quickly changed after dinner and picked her pillow and blanket and moves to the door...Arjun blocks her way...''Where are you going''

Radhika; ''I will sleep in the hall...Ma has also left so no need for this fake show''

Arjun softly spoke; ''The sofa is not comfortable...sleep on the couch here itself''

Radhika got irritated; ''Sir...please answer this what has suddenly got into you that you are caring about me...the fake promise you made to my mother....why?...its not required...Ma will understand what I did and why...please don't take this relationship seriously...3 months I will prove my point and go far''

Arjun frowned; ''fine then for these 3 months you will sleep here in this room...couch or bed decide and will take the other one...one more thing ...you should not go to Panchgani''

Radhika was angry; ''Sir...for the love of God! Stop behaving like a husband... I know you are doing all this so that you gain my trust...and succeed in your deeds...but I won't let that happen...I sacrificed my reputation for my words now I will prove myself...I am leaving for Panchgani tomorrow with Neil and Teji'' Arjun closed his eyes to control his anger...today she got on his nerves...Radhika adjusted herself on the couch and covered herself turning her back to Arjun...Arjun stared her for minute went to the bathroom and locked it...Arjun splashed cold water on his face...he felt so trapped...tears were streaming down his face toady...he just wanted a normal life with her...for once.

Neil took Sam to a place and blindfolded her...Sam was continuously buzzing him to let her lose the blind fold...finally Neil allowed her to open her eyes...they were somewhere out of the city...it was dark with thousands of fireflies around ....it looked as if stars have left their adobe in heaven to dance on earth...Sam jumped hopped squelead and started running after them....Neil watched her happily...Sam turned arong came to Neil and hugged him; ''Thank you idiot...I thought I lost you''

Neil; ''We are buddies Sammy you will never lose me''

Sam; ''Then why are you supporting Radhika?''

Neil huffed; ''Did you call me to fight on the same thing?''

Sam; ''No...it just hurts''

Neil took Sam's hand and placed her palm on his chest over his hearts; ''this breaks every time you say that you love Arjun...my heart had shed tears when you broke down on the day of your marriage....Sammy you trust Arjun....I trust Radhika...one of us is wrong...and who so ever it is will say sorry in future...so let's make this a promise ..whoever is proved wrong will apologise...and we will no more discuss this topic till then'' Sam smiled and agreed

Somewhere in the middle of the night...Arjun woke up his eyes fell on Radhika who was sleeping hanging her neck almost out of the couch...Arjun quietly went..gently lifted her head to put it back on the pillow...but Radhika suddenly moved locking his hand under her head...Arjun tried to pull...but she moved again...he smiled...sat on the floor leaned his head on th couch next to Radhika and closed his eyes...in morning when Radhika opened her eyes...first thigh she saw was Arjun's sleeping face...she as if in a dream cupped his cheek...Arjun opened his eyes and looked straight into hers...Radhika felt his warmth...Arjun placed his palm on Radhika's hand which cupped his cheek...he slowly bought her palm to his lips without breaking the eye lock...Radhika sprang from the couch and without turning back went inside the washroom...she closed the door and leaned against it. ''what just happened...what was I thinking...when will I stop embarrassing myself''

Arjun smiled...stretched himself and took a deep sigh of relief ; ''you don't hate me...I am happy...'' Arjun touched his cheek where Radhika kept her palm...and then gently kissed his fingers.

Radhika quickly got ready and packed her suitcase for Panchagani...all the time she never looked straight into Arjun's eyes...that amused him...Neil honked and Radhika left with him they had to attend office for half day and leave in the afternoon...after reaching office Neil gave Radhika an envelope...Radhika checked it it had some pictures...Radhika was shocked looking at Nandini and Samrat's pic....she looked at Neil...he smiled; ''Chashni now speak the truth...and how come Mala aunty went suddenly...you are alone there''

Radhika; ''Nandini tried to harm Ma in the temple...and I will be out for two days...couldn't leave her alone here with Nandini''

Neil was shocked; ''Is she that dangerous....I can't believe she can kill someone?''

Radhika took a deep breath; ''She was planning to kill Sam after her wedding with Arjun Sir''

Neil started sweating ...he didn't knew it was about Sam's life...he looked at Radhika cupped her face; ''Chashni...if required...I will give my life for you...you risked yourself for Sam...what are you?''

Radhika; ''I did what I felt was right''

Neil; ''If she can plan to kill Sam...attack Mala aunty...then she can harm you too...we need to end this...we are leaving now...you go the parking...I will get Teji along...Radhika nodded and left

Radhika went to her place switched off her system picked her bag and walked to the exit...Arjun kept an eye on all movements...it was not just Arjun even Sam wanted to stop Neil and Radhika from travelling together...she kept on biting her nails out of irritation...Neil's friendliness to Radhika was killing her every minute....Nandini called Arjun she knew Radhika will be out of station for 2 days she was happy about...Arjun immediately answered his call; ''Yes Nandu''

Nandini; ''Make use of the opportunity....radhika will be out of station for 2 days...do whatever it takes to make Sam yours...''

Arjun felt disgusted...The revenge he had been living for suddenly was suffocating him...he quickly moved out to get some fresh air...Arjun came and stood at the entrance of BS...he found Radhika talking to Teji ...Arjun's face was lit up with a smile...her animated hand movements...her expressions everything made him fall for her...Arjun was lost...Neil observed ...he smiled he knew Arjun would make use of the opportunity of his and Radhika's absence...he knew what should be done...he walked causally to Radhika and Teji...and suddenly pulled Radhika in a hug...he spoke something and Radhika laughed like a child Arjun went mad at the sight...Neil unlocked the back seat door of the car for Radhika and got in next to her to burn Arjun to death....He gestured Teji to sit with driver...as they drove off....Arjun's brain started working on the plan to get to Radhika...not just Arjun Sam witnessed this from her office window...she could not hold more and barged into Piyali's office...'' Mom I am going to Panchagani for 2 days...I don't trust radhika or Teji can help Neil ....and Mom give me there hotel details''

Piyali; ''Fine I will book you a cab...and regarding hotels...Neil himself did the booking...I don't know where they are staying''

Sam ; ''fine but we have the details of the models and the crew....it must be the same''

Piyali; ''No...I checked...its not the same...and I am not getting this over protectiveness of Neil towards Radhika....Sam I don't want you to go alone''

Arjun who was looking for Sam and heard Sam Piyali's conversation ....he spoke; ''I will go with her''

Piyali agreed...both decided to leave in the afternoon...Neil on his way updated Radhika that they were planning to break into Nandini's property...Radhika went into shock... ''Neil how will we do that''

Neil; ''Its only me and Teji... you will remain at the hotel''

Radhika frowned; ''Then why the hell I am coming with you''

Teji and Neil smiled at each other; ''because...we need you will know what to do '' Neil knew Arjun will follow them...as Radhika was his need...and he wanted him to come...so that he stays away from Sam...but he was not aware that Sam was following him too

As Sam and ARjun started their journey to Panchgani...they both were quite being occupied in their respective thoughts...Arjun closed his eyes to calm his mind and in some minutes he dozed off... Sam looked at him smiled and turned her head to enjoy the view...

Radhika Neil and Teji went along the way smiling laughing and singing...the driver took a break ....Teji to went out to stretch in one hr they would reach their hotel...Neil was looking at Radhika lovingly...he kept his palm on Radhika's and gently squeezed it Radhika looked at him surprised...Neil smiled cupped her face from one side and spoke; ''Chashni ...I f I would have met you before Sam ...I would have fallen for you...Radhika leave Arjun....stop worrying about Sam...come to me...we will make a beautiful life together far from here...Radhika had tears in her eyes she smiled and nodded...Neil smiled wide and pulled Radhika into a close hug...Radhika felt complete ....Neil broke the hug cupped Radhika's face and moved close to kiss her....Arjun woke up with a jerk....he was sweating profusely ...what if this dream comes true....Sam got worried; ''Arjun are you ok''

Arjun looked around like a maniac; ''Yes where are we...how much time will it take us to reach???''

Sam; ''2 hrs....we were stuck in traffic on the highway'' Arjun was going wild...he took two minutes break got out of the car...and dialled Teji...Teji looked at his phone and then Neil; ''This is the 20th time this khadoos is calling me...''

Neil smiled; ''it's time to answer...and don't forget to pretend scared...and if he asks about Radhika...tell him she is in a important meeting with Neil in her room''

Teji; ''Why are you sacrificing Chashni...have seen how he changes around her...he will take everything out on her''

Neil; ''He cannot hurt her he loves Radhika...but to stop him from executing his plan and to make ours work we have to do this...don't worry I will explain Chashni...go answer him or else he will kill you''

Teji smiled and did exactly as Neil said....Arjun after speaking to Teji was as angry as a bull he poured whole bottle of water on his head...his POV; 'I know you are doing this because I snatched Sam from you ....Radhika is innocent...she believes everyone to be good...if you touch her Neil...I swear I will rip you off with bare hands'

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