Salaam everyone... How are you all?? I'm unable to meet my own deadlines, uff, what to do, busy with an emergency...

Firstly thank you so much for making this story such a big success... Misconceptions got 1.3k reads and also was on 44th position in general fiction last week... All the credit goes to the lovely readers I have got for this story... Cheers for the success and love from my side...

Thank you, my dear sisters, MysteriousGianna and yamini300 for helping me out in the title for this chapter... :)

In this chapter, we will get to see the intensity of Radhika's jealousy and a revelation (I think so), I will let you know me that it is a revelation or realisation... Based on that I will name the chapter later...

Happy reading amigos... :)

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After turning his face to her, all he got to see is tears. Hot tears flowing from her cheeks made him look like a fool. Why is she crying now? He expected an outburst, not tears. Only he knew how her tears are breaking his heart. How come he became this attached to this lady in such a short span? Isn't he supposed to leave her after six months? Why is this topic always on his mind? Why can't he go to her and express his feelings? Well then, she will kick him and leave the house for good. He cannot risk that at any cost, can he?

'Isn't it enough you made me look like a fool by compromising me, you are now ready to make another plan to insult me?' asked Radhika between her sobs.

'What do you mean?'

'You very well know what I mean Mr. Politician.'

'No, I don't understand. What are you trying to say? I'm going to insult you in the party, how can that thought cross your mind? And call me Arjun for God's sake.' Said Arjun with a high pitch in his voice.

She is testing his sanity levels now. Why can't this night become peaceful again? Before the handsome man stepped into his house, he was teasing HIS Radhika. But the man spoiled all the sane thoughts in his mind. And now she is accusing him of insults in the future. How can she think that way? Why can't she understand that he cannot even think of insulting her in public? If he wanted to insult her, he would have done that way before when she announced the marriage proposal as if she succeeded a job interview.

'Of course, you will insult me. That is how it works. You will take all your revenge again during this function.'

'I accept that it was my plan to take revenge on you earlier. But the thing is not that Radhika. Please try and understand and stop this discussion here itself. I cannot tolerate any more torture this night.'

You were so close to your boss, seeing you in his arms killed me thousand times over--- added Arjun in his mind.

'Fine, do whatever you want and please do not involve me in any of your politics. If you are thinking attending such functions will enhance your craze in the people, then you are highly mistaken Mr...' paused Radhika and added after giving it some thought.... 'Arjun. People here will forget what good you have done to them; they will remember only the bad that have ever occurred to them because of you.'

'Thanks for the advice. I'll keep that in mind. But I'm not doing this for any praises; I'm doing all this for my parents' prestige. Hope you understand what I meant. As a reporter, you should have known what my family went through a long time back. I am going to erase all that and make my family proud. So please give me a break. I'm really tired of all the day's events.' Said Arjun and directly went to sleep after freshening up.

The tears which made their way from Radhika's eyes didn't leave their destination that is her bosom until she slept with the exhaustion. She didn't know why she cried in front of Arjun that day. She only cries in front of her close confidantes because she didn't want anyone to stamp her as weak. What is it about this man she felt so safe around him? Whenever he is around, she doesn't want anyone with her. Not even Hitesh. It is a truth that he riles her up but she also enjoys that banter as much as he likes to tease her. If he has any feelings for her, why can't he just say it away? What is stopping him from doing that? Even if he crossed all those barriers, will she be able to accept him? Why are all these feelings so difficult to understand? Why is she even thinking about Arjun proposing her? Isn't she supposed to leave him after six months of marriage? God!! She has become such a mess.

Next two weeks flew by without any banter from either side. They both are living under the same roof, that's what they knew. But the feelings they were harbouring for each other grew in their intensity and warmed both their hearts. It is only a matter of time one of them is going to propose. Only God knows who is going to take the first step.

It is the day of the reception. That night knocked the daylights out of Arjun because of two reasons. One is his wife Radhika who stunned him wearing an Indian outfit for the first time. Second is a life threat that came in front of him as a lady. The species that he thought were extinct came back to him with double force. What was he supposed to do at that point of time? He thought to spend an evening without any hitches. Only he knew how much he waited for this day. He called Vikas every now and then to discuss the details of the reception. Vikas was surprised at first but overcame that very quickly. Maybe he got to see his feelings towards Radhika. He doesn't care about what he thought. He just wants to spend time with his Radhika. And when he got that perfect time, someone has to spoil that moment.

The lady came to him, hugged him tight and kissed him on the cheeks. Who does that to a person whom they hardly know? But the lady did it. Radhika is giving him killer looks from the stage. Why does he become the object of everyone's anger? Radhika made her way from the stage to the drinks counter. By the time she reached the counter, the lady is ready to climb on his lap. Radhika came there and asked him to introduce the lady who is so close to him and she didn't get to know such an important person of his life. Before Arjun can do the introductions, the lady stepped forward and introduced herself. Well, not herself actually. These are the words she used...

'He is my baby.' Said the lady proudly.

'Really?' asked Radhika with wide eyes that were ready to leave her sockets.

Arjun who is listening to this convo thought not to enter in it because he knows his wife very well when she is in fighter mode. And then she is exactly in that mode. He suppressed his smile looking at the confused expression of the lady.

'Yes.' Said the lady in the same way as before.

Immediately Radhika folded her hands in a Namaste. {Indian form of greeting}

'Namaste Mother-in-law. Please bless me. (Looking at Arjun) And Arjun, you didn't inform me your mother is this younger. She is even younger than you. (Looking at the lady) How come you managed to bring him up when you yourself are at such a young age?' asked Radhika with the index finger of her right hand on her chin as if she is trying to crack a difficult problem in Mathematics.

Arjun who was trying to control his laughter all this while laughed out loud earning curious glances from everyone in the party. The lady who stood beside him is fuming listening to the words of Radhika.

'How dare you talk to me like that, you minx?' shouted the lady.

'Dare you to call me with that word again; you will not leave this party with your limbs attached to your body.' Said Radhika in lady's ears so that no one can hear what she was saying.

But Arjun who was very close to both the ladies heard that and even Pawan and Hitesh did too. Hitesh smirked listening to this but Pawan and Arjun were gaping at Radhika like fools. They didn't understand why she said to the lady not to call her minx.

The lady who heard this gulped hard at the low but firm voice of Radhika. She came to terms not to take any chances to meet this girl anytime sooner. So she bid bye to Arjun and Pawan saying she will call Arjun later, she said bye to Arjun in a very sensual manner. Radhika who was already fuming with all the drama caught hold of lady's hands and dragged her out of the party. People who were watching this scene thought the lady to be an old acquaintance of Radhika judging by her facial expressions. Radhika is smiling and even the lady did the same while walking out of the party.

On the other side, Arjun and Pawan are still in a trance to understand what just happened. Did Radhika really threaten the lady? And the lady left the party without any protest? That is a bang on from both sides. Somehow Arjun was happy to see the feelings of Radhika coming to the surface. But will she ever confess those feelings to him?

Pawan who came out of the trance is still watching the way Radhika led out the lady. The lady is one of the nightmares Arjun is always afraid of and their minx shut her up with a single sentence. That is going to be the highlight of the entire party. He was going to congratulate Arjun on the same but an announcement came for both Arjun and Radhika to come on to the stage.

All the people who attended the party were excited to see the pair of honour dancing. Radhika's face that has some tensions all this while brightened up listening to the song. The song is 'O re Piya' from the Bollywood movie 'Tere naal love ho gaya.' She was jumping like a kid to dance on the song but when Arjun took her hand in his, all the excitement vanished into thin air and the only thing she can remember was her hands in his. He is looking at her with so much love in his eyes; she can only hope that love remains forever in their lives.

He swirled her around so that her back was attached to his front and swayed both their bodies syncing them with the music. That was the first time she is ever close to her husband. She could hear his breathing so close and her nerves were screaming like hell. She just wants to go home, take a cold shower and sleep far away from him so that she can control these feelings he is generating in her. She just wants to scream her lungs out saying that this handsome man who is holding her in his arms is her husband to the whole world, even though the whole world knows that fact.

In all this, she didn't forget about the lady who turned her world upside down. How dare she call her minx? Only her husband can call her that. Okay, even Pawan can do that because he was the one who gave her that name. But the lady stirred the red hot jealousy in her when she tried to sit on Arjun's lap. Such a shameless creature!! And what an introduction she gave about herself!! Arjun is her baby. She didn't want to snap at the lady in the party, but she crossed the limits. Radhika Mishra, sorry, Radhika Mehra cannot tolerate the people who cross their limits. So she showed her way to outside in a very respectful manner. How can she forget Arjun in all this? That bloody idiot is pampering that-that-why can't she abuse anyone? Not even the lady who acted as a slut drooling all over her husband in a public party?

Radhika was fuming all the way to their house. Arjun who didn't understand a bit stayed silent. They were appreciated for their chemistry in the dance. Only he knew how he controlled his feelings of not dragging Radhika's face to him and kiss her hard. The feelings she is evoking in him is no less than an inferno. And now she is fuming for no reason.

After reaching home, Radhika entered the hall and when she was about to run to the bedroom, Arjun caught her hand.

'Leave my hand Arjun.'

'Why Radhika?? Why are you so grumpy all this time?? Is there a matter I couldn't be able to solve?'

'There is no problem that you were unable to solve. Because you are the problem Mr. Politician.'

'I thought we have come beyond calling me with those words Radhika.'

'Today I got to know my place in your life Mr. Politician. So it is better to stick to these names from now on. Don't touch me again.' Said Radhika and was trying to snatch her hand from his only to make him hold her hand tighter.

'Why don't you want me to touch you Radhika??' asked Arjun.
'Because I don't like it when you touch me, why can't you understand a simple thing Mr. Politician?? (Murmur) The Bloody politician wants to touch me, waah bhai!!'
'Firstly I'm your husband, so that gives me the rights to touch you and second don't just insult my career Ms. Reporter.'
'I hate you Arjun.'
'Glad to know you feel the same Ms. Reporter.' Said Arjun sarcastically.
'Ughh... I'm leaving and don't follow me to the bedroom.'
'As if I'm dying to follow you.' Said Arjun and poked his tongue out at Radhika.
Radhika stomped her feet on the floor and left the hall.

After reaching the bedroom, she is calling him all the names she could remember. When Arjun reached the bedroom after locking the front door, he heard her say, scoundrel.

'What did you say now Radhika?' asked Arjun fuming. He got his share of names earlier too but today he is not going to stop at anything.

'I said you are a scoundrel Mr. Politician. Wicked scoundrel at that.'

'To what do I owe such names Ms. Reporter?'

'As if you don't know.'

'I don't know, that's why I am asking you. You were silent in the entire journey. What went amiss in the party? All was so cool and I thought you enjoyed the party as much as I did.' Asked Arjun exasperated.

'I did until your so called mother entered the party.' Said Radhika sarcastically.

'My mother?'

'That lady who entered the party saying you are her baby.' Said Radhika dragging the word 'Baby' mocking the lady and also rolling her eyes at the impossible nature of her husband.

'So she is the reason for your grumpiness. Leave her Radhika, she is not worth it.' Said Arjun trying to coax her to leave the matter for now.

But she is not the person who will leave the matters so easily.

'Who is she to you Arjun?'

'She is no one for me. She is just a girl who was obsessed with me in London. She used to stalk me. Last time I saw her she was in the hospital taking treatment for her illness. I didn't know she came out of the hospital and came here too.'

'You should have pushed her away from the party then.'

'I couldn't do that.'

'Ah!! Here comes the Mahaan Mehra saheb who cannot harm an ant.' Said Radhika sarcastically.

'Don't go sarcastic over me Radhika. You very well know why I can't push her away from the party.'

'Chuck this discussion Mr. Politician and leave the bedroom if you don't want a pillow stuffed to your face.' Snapped Radhika.

How dare he say that the lady is not worthy to be pushed away from the party by him? If she were in his position and in another place other than the party, she would have kicked the lady out of the place ruthlessly. Even now she has a policeman following the lady, if she tries to leave the place, Radhika will be informed immediately. And then she can show her place without anyone's involvement. No one messes with Radhika Mishra, correction, Radhika Mehra's possessions.

'Of course not wifey. I'll not leave the bedroom as I'm too tired to have this debate with you or sleep anywhere other the bedroom.'

Debate? The stupid politician thinks this as a debate. Here she is trying to make her point that she is jealous of that idiot lady and this nut head can only think of crashing on the bed. Wonderful man, she got as her husband.

'You will not sleep in the bedroom, that's my final word.' Said Radhika fuming.

'I will sleep in the bedroom if not bed I'll sleep on you Radhika.' Said Arjun with a hint of mischievousness in his voice.

Of course, he knows that Radhika is already aware of his sleeping positions. Now he just has to wait for her answer. Will she ignore the question in his sentence or blurt out the truth. If he knew her better than he knew her from before, he is so sure that she will blurt out her feelings. And she did just that.

'As if you are not doing that for days.' Murmured Radhika but Arjun who is supposed to have very sharp hearing power heard that.

'Ah! You know that still, you didn't speak anything from the first day. Why?'

It is Radhika's turn to remain silent then. What was she supposed to say? Why should she have such a quick temper? When she was able to hide all these feelings from days why is she blabbering today as if there is no tomorrow? The stupid politician knows how to get the truth from people. He is considered to be the smartest young politician for a reason, after all.

'What happened? Cat got your tongue sweetheart?' said Arjun moving a place forward towards Radhika.

'Stop calling me that.'

'Why sweetheart?' he said again to rile her up.

'If you don't stop calling me that, I will--- I will......'

'You will what?'

What should she say now? Really cat got her tongue today. She is unable to make any words from her mouth seeing him that close and his breath on her face is not helping matters move forward either. Holy heaven!! He is trying to seduce her and she is so taking the bait. Why does she feel safe with him? Bloody Mr. Prince is stirring feelings in her which she thought have taken a permanent holiday.

'I will kick you.' said Radhika. She supposed that to come as a growl but that came out as a whisper.

He placed his lips on her forehead and let them linger there for a while. She stiffened under his touch but didn't pull away. That was a good sign because he didn't know what he would have done if she shrivelled away from his touch. She is as beautiful as dew on the rose. And that Indian outfit people call saree is complimenting her complexion so much to allow him to have all the dirty thoughts in his head. What will she do if she gets to know about his thoughts then? She would run in horror-thought Arjun and chuckled.

'What is so funny?'

'Nothing sweetheart.'

'Tell me.' Coaxed Radhika

'No, you will run in horror if you get to know my thoughts.'

'What? Are you thinking to kill me? If yes, I already told you about....'

'Stop saying that, you nitwit.' He said with a growl.

Why is she always in a mood to ruin the perfect moment?

'I'm not a nitwit, you moron. Say it, what were you thinking? If not murdering me, what is it?'

'I was thinking...' gulped Arjun ready to get a blow to his face or kick to his crotch. He is not having any way out, you see. And of course, he cannot lie seeing into her eyes. Damn her eyes.

'Yes?'

'I was thinking why can't you put that kicking part in practice when we make love?' He said and closed his eyes as tight as he could. Bloody hell!! It will be so difficult to look into her eyes from now on which will hold the only accusation there.

'Wh- wha- what?'

'You asked for it and also you heard it right Doll.'

'Stop giving me endearments Mr. Prince. That isn't going to take you anywhere. After this, I'm definitely not going to sleep in the same room as you.' said Radhika and tried to make her way out of the room.

'One day you will.'

'Over my dead body Mr. Prince.'

Arjun had had enough of her ramblings and frowned at her reluctance. Anger surged through his veins when she said those last words. Death is a very sensitive topic for him, she raised the same touchy topic and all the hell broke loose.

'If you don't want to sleep in the same room, then fine. Don't utter those words again Radhika.'

When she didn't answer, he caught hold of her upper arms and asked again in a high pitch that also contained the slightest threat.

'Do you hear me?'

This time she answered 'Yes.'

'Good. Get back to bed.'

'No, I will sleep on the sofa.'

'Now, come on, don't be back to square one.'

'Noooooo........'

'Radhika.'

'I hate you.'

'Offooo!!! Fine. I promise I will not make a move until you permit to do that.'

'What if I don't permit for forever?'

'Then I will wait forever, my doll.'

Saying this Arjun left to the washroom to freshen up leaving behind bewildered Radhika.

On the other side, the lady who caused all this commotion was escorted to the airport by a policeman who is a close confidante of Radhika when Pawan reached the place. He is surprised to see some other person doing this, that to a law abiding person. He is so sure about the person who can do such things-Radhika. He has come to adore Radhika these days not as a lover but as a friend. Her quick wit and her sassy remarks were the first ones he became accustomed to. But the most important reason is Arjun, he seemed to look livelier and younger whenever she is around him. As a friend, he can do anything for Arjun and if that includes uniting Radhika with Arjun, then he will gladly do that.

That night two souls found their unknown and unrealised feelings. They both are hopelessly in love with each other. But the only thing that is dragging them behind is their fears. Will they ever let go of the fears and express their feelings? Time has answers to all the questions, so it has to have an answer to this question as well.

And another three souls that are Hitesh, Pawan and Vikas were ecstatic to finally see their favourite person happy after a long time. The plan of reception by Hitesh and Vikas blossomed the feelings between Arjun and Radhika. They are waiting for the fruits of their hard work, if only they know Pawan is on the same page as them and were willing to unite Arjun and Radhika.

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End of the eleventh chapter. How did you like this chapter? Radhika is very intense when it comes to showing her emotions, which may be fear, anger, love or possessiveness. Only then she bundled up the lady and packed her back to where she came from. ;)

I intended to finish off this story in fifteen chapters. This is in the eleventh chapter and the main part of the story is not even started. The characters of this story have grown on to me so much and I was unable to stop my hands from typing as much as I could about them. Did you like the pace of the story? Or should I cut all the scenes I have planned for Ardhika and move on to the main part?

Finally, prologue scene made its presence here. LOL, I was searching my memory bank for the right chapter for this scene and I thought the scene will imbibe perfectly in here because what better chapter can make it glow other than jealousy segment, isn't it? ;) What are your thoughts about it? Rossy Di, I hope you now got your favourite scene. :D

What will happen now when both our hero and heroine are aware of their feelings? Not only them, of course, the other three main characters also got to know this. :D Will Ardhika ever propose to each other properly as in a conventional way? ;)

How did you like the stalker? I didn't want to drag her character so much. Her purpose is served and so she had to be terminated from the program. And that's why she was packed back to London. ;)

I think this chapter is long one. I've given this long chapter as a compensation for my future disappearance. Republic Day is approaching and I guess this year the work will be hectic as I am now in the college. So, I guess I will not be able to write up this story next week. If I can, I will definitely post a short chapter but can't promise, though. :(

Do let me know your views on this chapter and don't forget to say about the realisation or revelation matter. And, of course, I'm really sorry if it's not to your expectations.

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