Paradise View

After a quite dinner Snehal wished Sam and walked back to her room...Sam was still sitting on her place in the dining area...her eyes kept watching Snehal till she disappeared .....Snehal was acting weird....she was hiding something...Sam could sense it but asking her upfront was futile...she wouldn't utter a word...Sam's mobile beeped...it was Raima; 'On my way back to Mumbai...see you in morning...XOXO'

Sam smiled....she knew that she too was hiding few things...then she pacified her heart stating it was best for Raima...little did Sam knew that Raima had an army of people who did everything she wanted on just the movement of her eyes.

Snehal was rewinding everything in her head...Sam was married...Niharika had something related to Sam's disappearance and then accident...but when she questioned Sam ..she just brushed everything aside ...Snehal got up moving to her room window ..she recalled the discussion with Nitin...he had mentioned the incident which led to fight between him and Sam ..it was related to Arjun...was it possible....Arjun was single then ..he got engaged immediately after Sam's disappearance , Snehal checked her laptop...her POV; 'Nivi's debut was opposite to Nitin which never happened...they were close friends ...Nitin kissed Nivi on her birthday....Sam-Arjun affair rumours ...Ok I need to pull the skeletons out ..if someone wanted Sam dead ...that means Sam has caused someone a real loss...but who...Sam and Rini will keep me out to protect me ..but I have to end this now...for my family... come what may'' 

Snehal switched her laptop on...Since the day she started working with Raima she had been collecting details on all the suspects....Raima had taught her well..she knew how to get the details out with anyone knowing about it..Snehal smiled; ''Thanks Rini...and sorry...I am doing this without informing you'' ...Snehal took a deep breath and dialled Nitin; ''I want to meet you''

Nitin smiled; ''Any day sis...just message me I will make myself available at your service''

Snehal rolled her eyes; ''enough of drama....I don't want anyone to know about this neither your team nor Sam...its just you and me''

Nitin; ''Fine...then how about my place''

Snehal; ''No I think its watched.... Ok there is a premier of a Khan movie....bigges will be there arrange two tickets ''

Nitin; ''you got brains..''

Snehal; ''borrow some from me and your life will be sorted''

Nitin chuckled; ''you are one cute angry bird''

Snehal replied irritated; ''I am not cute...kids are cute and I am an adult ....''

Nitin; ''Oh yes....with a pea brain....''

Snehal; ''Do you really want Sam back...or should I make your life hell''

Nitin laughed and agreed....but Snehal left him confused and worried....last time when she met him she asked him to be good with Niharika ...he concluded that Niharika was involved in something related to disappearance of Sam...if he was right...then Snehal and Sam needed protection...he knew Sam was alert but Snehal appeared careless.....

LONDON Airport

Raima was sitting in a at the departure gate waiting for the boarding Announcement ....Arjun had gone to get coffee for both of them...Raima's phone beeped...as her iris moved through the incoming message ..her eyes blazed with anger She turned around to check on Arjun...someone had recognized him he was surrounded by the few people asking was selfies and autographs ...Raima gave a nod to her assistant...this was her order to get Arjun busy for some more time....she knew certain things can only be done by Raima and not by being Rini she dialled Rana; ''get things ready....he will speak now....and Rana...make him bleed but don't let me die''

Raima disconnected closed her eyes calming her nerves...when she turned around she was Rini again , a smile covered her lips to find Arjun still struggling with a group of girls....they were literally pulling him in every direction for pictures....Raima huffed and walked to them she halted at distance and looked at Arjun who gave her a pleading look ...Raima pressed her lips; ''would you mind excusing us....we have are boarding in a minute''

The girls looked at each other confused they were annoyed about getting their precious moment spoiled with a super star....they had questions but Raima's intimidating eyes killed all the voices in their throat...Raima moved forward and looped her arm in the crook of Arjun's arm...smiling lovingly at him..she then turned to the girls who were looking at the couple dumb found; ''Won't you click our pictures now'....you don't get to see Arjun Mehra with his girl friend so readily '' The girls looked at each other , slowly one of them lifted her mobile and clicked their picture..Raima thanked them and walked off with Arjun..once into the business class Arjun asked; ''Heiress did you realize our relationship can go public with that one pic''

Raima smiled; ''Do you regret dating me''

Arjun; ''What kind of a question is that...??? I am just worried about your privacy''

Raima cupped his cheek; ''don't worry I did what should be done...since .I am sure about you....so now I am ready to go public about it''

Arjun looked into her eyes he smiled ...but this one had a kind of pain; ''you are doubting me....isn't it.....fine heiress ....dig as much as you want...I will wait till you are completely convinced '' Arjun straightened his back...closed his eyes to cut himself off completely....Raima suddenly felt alone... but to end everything she had to be Raima who loved none ....Because being Rini was not a choice as Rini was hopelessly in love with Arjun

Raima opened her eyes when the announcement of landing was made...she turned to look at Arjun...he was wide awake...his face black , looking into the vacuum...Raima gently placed her hand on his squeezing his palm...Arjun looked down at their hands together....he took a deep breath; ''Raima you don't have to act if you are not sure.... And regarding the details of the past don't worry...I will tell you all without hiding or fabricating any fact''

Raima felt his pain flowing through her body; ''Arjun...I....'''

Arjun was restless; ''you could have simply asked me all this...I would have answered....what was the need for the fake show of the feelings...but its not yours its my fault....I had fallen in love with the girl Sam had described ....her name was Rini....and you are the manipulative Media Heiress....I was warned against getting involved with you...yet I went ahead....''

Raima wanted to speak but Arjun interrupted; ''Let me finish.....Since the day I met you at BLING office....I just thought of you....I knew you would break my heart...yet I took my chance...I am not that naïve Raima just too optimistic...I watched you signalling your assistant getting me busy .... I watched you reading the message and then making a call....I know even in London....when you PRETENDED all being in love with me....you were actually going behind my back getting details on me to know if I was reason for Sam's disappearance you wanted me because I was the one who could harm Nitin professionally and emotionally ...because he hated and doubted me for having an affair with Sam.... AM I RIGHT...yes I am''

Raima watched him without any remorse or guilt ....they had their eyes locked...a tear rolled by Arjun's cheek....Raima lifted her hand to wipe it....Arjun didn't stop her....he held her palm and kissed it; ''whatever you are I loved you with all I have...tell me what all you need to know...I will share all with you''

Raima had a strong urge to kiss him shut...but for now....she had to control... Sam's culprits had to be punished...there bubble was broken...by the crew member and the two realised that the air craft was vacant... Arjun followed her...they were directed to the private exit...Raima asked all to give her 2 min...Raima hugged Arjun tight; ''I am sorry Arjun to put you through this pain....please forgive me...I am fine if you want to have no association with me going further ....but would love to be friends with you''

Arjun let out a sad laugh; ''friends ???....No Raima...but I will put up this show of being your man till Sam's culprits are punished.... not for you this is for my friendship with Sam''

Raima gave him a bag; ''This is for Minu....and please this has nothing to do what went between us...''

Arjun took the bag and walked off...Raima watched him getting surrounded by his security and then a swarm of reporters charging towards him...the usually media friendly Arjun just ignored all and got inside his car and drove off hastly

Raima huffed putting her shades on....she walked out like a queen with the I care a damn attitude on her face ...she got into her black Mercedes ignoring all cameras mikes pushed to her face ...her POV; 'You are still My Man and always be...but for now I can't tell you a thing.... I am sorry but someone has to pay for his deeds''

Arjun readjusted his emotions once his car got parked against the front gate of his bungalow ...he got out with a smile on his face...he made his way into the grand hall to be greeted by his Mom; ''Arjun...missed you so much my Son''

Arjun smiled; ''Me too...how is dad...and where is Minu?''

Aiasha turned her face away; ''Your dad is out meet an old friend...and Minu must be in her house''

Arjun frowned; ''Dad to meet a friend this early...its 8:00 AM mom... spit out....I am worried''

Aiasha closed her eyes; ''Minu's father thrashed her badly last night....just because the girl wanted to make a welcome card for you and for that she took her brother's color set without asking him....she is in hospital with your Dad...''

Arjun dropped the bag in his hands; ''Mom I need to see her'' Arjun rushed back to the car and drove off to the hospital...he ran to the floor where Minu was admitted...his father was busy speaking to the doctor...Arjun pushed the door open and the sight got him freeze to his place...Minu was laughing heartily in Raima's lap...she was still in the same clothes worn during the jorney ...Minu head turned and she smiled wide; ''Bhai''

Raima tuned her face to Arjun...and then made Minu sit on the bed...she kissed her forehead; ''call me when you need me''

Raima picked her purse to walk out....Arjun quickly walked to Minu lifting her in his arms...he hugged her; ''I am sorry I will never leave you alone''

Arnav walked in; ''Don't worry she is fine...''

Arjun; ''thanks for bringing her here''

Arnav; ''I didn't ...Mahesh's friend did and informed us''

Minu; ''Uncle slapped baba and took me to doctor....''

Arjun; ''What's his name''

Minu; ''Don't know bhai....I tried calling you...but your no. was not connecting.....I messaged Raima didi after that uncle came and hit baba'' Arjun blinked he now understood the truth of the message....she did this because Arjun would have not approved violence to teach a lesson to Minu's father.... ....he handed Minu to his father and ran out...but to his dismay...hospital staff surrounded him asking for autographs...he watched her getting into her car from the window and driving off...

Sam welcomed Raima and after a small talk asked Raima to rest...Sam got into her car and drove off to her office....Raima took a long warm shower....and a nap....when she woke up her phone had more than 50 missed calls....and messages....Raima got out of bed....they were from Arjun, Snehal and Nitin....Nitin's name made Raima's head spin....she dialled Snehal; ''Kiddo what's wrong''

Snehal voice was full of panic; ''Rini someone tried killing Sam....the bullet missed her with a nick of second....''

Raima was worried; ''Where is she...??? and where did this happened ''

Snehal; ''Outside BLING....Rini end this please''

Raima ; ''Yes...soon....wait there I am on my way'' Raima disconnected...she stood infront of her dressing mirror...her POV; 'This was you last mistake....I am coming for you....and my punishment will give blood tears'

BLING Office, Board Room

Snehal entered the board room and found Arjun, Nitin Sam seated and Raima standing near the window...Raima ; ''lock the door kiddo...are the CCTV of office disconnected''

Snehal; ''Yes Rini'

Raima; ''Straight to the point....I want to end this....some one wanted Sam dead 3 yrs back...which resulted her being in coma for 3 yrs....that person tried again today....I know we all are not on same plain....we are not friends'' Raima stared at Arjun while stressing the word Friends...she looked at Nitin; '' Nor my hate of one particular person has died ....practically....I don't trust anyone...but this involves all of us...I need the truth.....from all of you....that includes you too kiddo''

Sam; ''Vinit was driving the vehicle that threw me off the road''

Raima banged the table; ''wow Sam...you owe me an explanation for hiding that fact....Nitin your turn....what went wrong between you two'' Nitin narrated everything and after him was Arjun...who narrated the confusion...Raima sat there like a zombie...listening all but her eyes on Snehal...who was now fidgeting under Raima's penetrating glance....once all secrets wee out all five devised a plan....Raima got up; ''Nitin I hate you and will never be able to be friends with you... but right now you two need a moment....Sam I will be out waiting for you....and one more thing....if any of you are hiding anything....I might not take things lightly....'' Raima stood next to Snehal...taking her trembling arm...she left Sam and Nitin alone... Arjun tried stopping her but she was cold again....

Nitin watched Sam...she was still sitting in her place.....Nitin sat on the floor...they watched each other....Nitin opened his mouth but words died.....he caressed her face...Nitin mumbled a faint broken sorry.... ''Sam!!! I know I don't deserve it...but if you ever can please forgive me....Nitin can never be Nitin without you...'' Nitin lifted Sam's hands kissing them deep....Sam let out painful breath....Nitin pecked her forehead deep before turning to move out...but he halted when he felt Sam's hand holding his in a tight grip

Sam got up from her place....her face was wet with tears...she stood infront of Nitin...touched his face and then hugged him tight...Nitin closed his arms around her..he softly spoke; ''Sam''

Sam; ''Hush Nitin.!!!!...just stay like this ....let me live once more....'' Nitin obliged....Sam again spoke; ''those days when I couldn't move...in that darkness it was the feeling of your arms that kept me alive....Nitin I never betrayed you....it was you ...it is you and it will always be you...''

Nitin pecked her head; ''I know....we can fight Sam...we can be separated by bodies but not by soul....I have been a jerk to you Sam....but I promise you one nothing.....those who hurt you will pay...and bad...'' Sam pressed her lips on Nitin's....tears were still oozing out of her eyes.....Nitin wrapped his arms around her middle..he responded with madness depth... love...they broke the kiss....watching his love....he planted numerous kisses on Sam's forehead...eyes...cheeks ..nose and in end on her lips...Sam laughed...Nitin smiled; ''that my favourite sound...keep smiling''

Sam; ''Rini will get the ban removed.....your career will be back on track''

Nitin; ''Who cares now....I just want my married life on track....I want to take my wife home''

Sam pecked his lips; ''Soon....take care....and stay away from Nivi....''

Nitin; ''nivi...Niharika...siddesh....all will pay Sam.....and I actually like your sister today...she is just amazing in planning'' Sam smiled giving Nitin one possessive hug....they walked out together hand in hand to leave for respective homes....

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Hate; ''You never told me...doubt is your brother''

Love; '' Sadly he is....but he isn't any use to you.....he can create bumps in a relationship...but cannot end it...so just wipe that winning smile off your face...this is still on''