Destiny; ''The love which gives your the strength to fight is best form of truth''

Mehra Mansion

''So how long you guys will be gone for that camp'' Nandini asked giving a doubtful look to her kids. Sam kept her straight face as she was still mad , Arjun replied to tone down the heat; ''Its for 4 days mom. Don't worry its a big group''

Sam glared at him as he was doing a little extra overacting, Arjun nodded and went about his packing. His cell pinged; 'Just a night more and 4 days  of Bunny and Tiger'  He smiled at her excitement . Some days she would behave just like a kid and he loved it. He wanted her to be the same for life . But that could happen only when they could reach Saral, he seemed to have vanished in thin air. Arjun had tried searching him through all available resources , but failed. Till Saral was free Radhika wasn't safe and her safety mattered to him more than anything. He hoped that by the time they would be back he would get something on the man.

''Sam I hope you won't break our trust'' Akshay kept his eyes on his daughter. Sam huffed; ''The question isn't about me bade papa, the question is how much my family trusts me to keep their trust intact '' Arjun coughed to mask his laughter, Sam had smartly trapped their parents in the web of words. Akshay cupped her face; ''All I want is your happiness, that girl is walking danger''

''Her situation is not her fault, Bade Papa I am not a kid. Let me take my decisions . Radhika is my friend and I will stand by her'' Nandini sense the tension building , she intervened ; ''Sam Arjun, pack your stuff and come down for dinner. You guys have to leave early, so you should got to bed early. Akshay , lets go''

Akshay held Nandini's wrist; ''Sam, you are free to live your life. But I will intervene when I feel something you are taking a wrong'' They turned and walked off without waiting for the reply , Sam stomped and marched towards their retreating figure , Arjun pulled her back; ''Listen all said to you. Do what you want to do. For rest you have me'' He pulled her cheek making her smile.

Melhota House

Radhika helped Prerna set the table for dinner, they were expecting some guests. ''Mom, who are they''

''Nihal's business associates , we have been friends for long. They are coming after long time'' Prerna was surely excited. ''Radhika go change, I have got a dress for you'' Radhika didn't wanted to , but the excitement Prena had made her oblige. She went back to her room and found a beautiful chiffon pink dress on her bed. After changing she looked at herself in the full length mirror, the dress was perfect and it made her look good. She clicked a picture messaging it to Arjun. In reply she got a beating heart. Hearing few sounds she made her way to main hall. 

She saw 4 people, a middle aged couple with a young man of Neil's age and a girl may be a little younger than her as she was too skinny.  The guy , Vishal turned hearing the foots steps and froze, he couldn't take his eyes off Radhika. She smiled at her parents and Neil, it wasn't just him who was frozen. His parents too couldn't help but appreciate the girl descending the stairs. Neil noticed all, his eyes met Nihal's in agitation , who is turn asked him to be calm. Radhika had noticed the yes on her, she felt uncomfortable. Turning her eyes away she went and stood next to Neil . "Meet my daughter Radhika'' Prerna pulled her close, proudly introducing her to the guests . Everybody got busy in chatting among themselves , but Vishal couldn't help steal glances at Radhika, annoying Nihal and Neil to the core. Vihal tried conversing with Radhika, but she replied in monotone. ''Nihal, we have been friends for more than decades , I have been thinking this was long. I had a wish of getting my daughter Vanya married to Neil'' Everybody turned mute. Neil's grip turned hard on the spoon. He glared at his mother, he was about to voice his opinion but Radhika grabbed his hand. Prerna looked happy , but Nihal had seen his son's stern expression; ''Jatin, I am honoured that you think my son worthy of your daughter. But I need some time'' His friend agreed, sure of the fact that Nihal wouldn't refuse. The guests were about to leave and Melhotra's walked them out. Vishal extended his hand to Radhika which Neil took pushing her behind . Once the guests left Neil walked off shutting himself in the room, Radhika followed quietly. ''I think Vishal likes our girl'' Prerna chirped halting Nihal's steps; ''Doesn't matter what he like, what matters is Radhika's choice . End it here Prerna , which should repect their choices''

''Neil's choice is Samaira, Arjun's sister and its a no from me'' She left leaving her frustrated husband behind.

Mahabaleshwar

They all met at a common point, they had arranged for a bus which would drive them to the  camping location  in Mahabaleshwar. Where Sam-Neil were openly with each other , Arjun Radhika had to settle with glances. he walked past her brushing his fingers with hers. Their eyes met briefly before he took a place right behind her . ''This is unfair'' Kritika mumbled, Radhika looked at her ''Why'' 

''Because of your hide and seek love , me and Zubin couldn't sit together. Radhika rubbed her shoulder; ''Don't worry, lets just reach. You are sharing room with me and Zubin with Arjun. Once lights are out, we can exchange partners'' Both giggled at their plan. 

Sam wrapped her arm around Neil's leaning on his shoulder ; ''Why is everyone behind our relationship'' Neil sensed her pain, he pecked her forehead; ''Let them do what they want to, no one can separate us'' her grip turned tight . The two souls sat lost in each others arms when something hit Neil. He checked it was a popcorn , he was thinking when another one landed on him and then suddenly their was a popcorn shower from all directions. forgetting their pain, Neil Sam too joined in .

They reached the resort and retired to the rooms for the day. Sam had to share the room with a girl from the group and Neil was in a room a floor below. She wanted to be with him, but Arjun had refused to allow that. After dinner, Neil gestured Sam to come out and she followed. They walked to the garden area away from the building. Though she was smiling but worry was evident on her face; ''Sam, calm down. I will set things right''

''How? You mom invites prospective brides home and my family is asking me to be a good girl. I am fed up, lets just elope'' Neil smiled pulling her closer; ''That's last option , we will try to avoid that as much as we could. Now give me the smile I fell in love with'' She did leaning into his arms, he lifted her chin up rubbing his lips over hers . She parted them inviting him in, his arms went around her like iron bands ad her deepened his kiss. Sam palms moved all over his back, as his lips explored her eyes jaw neck moving lower. Neil moved his hand under her shirt making her gasp, she stared at him and then smiled permitting him to move ahead. ''I hate my room mate'' He caressed her face; ''I have booked an extra room'' Her eyes shined; ''So you me after everyone sleeps'' He nodded , Sam squealed and hugged him tight.

Radhika had pushed Kritika after midnight and now she was waiting for Arjun to come in a dimly lit room. The door knob turned and he walked in with a smile of his face, her heart swelled. She didn't know how and when but he had gone deep into her heart. She jumped into his arms and he caught her steadily whispering a soft hi into her ears. Radhika  crooked her head; ''Love you'' He smiled emotionally down at her; ''Me too'' 

They sat in each others arms watching some movie on the television , but in reality they both were least interested. Radhika picked the remote turning it off. ''We don't get to see each other and I don't want to waste the night'' He pulled her close kissing her neck deep; ''What do you want to do'' She looked into his eyes; ''Kiss me'' and he did and deep. Breathing hard he broke; ''Aren't you scared that I might take advantage of you'' She pulled him over her; ''What if I want you to take advantage of me'' he smiled; ''Why?'' She kissed him deep; ''Because your touch gives me a calmness . I don't know why , but when you hold me all seems to disappear'' Arjun stared at her , she was girl whose beauty  he was obsessed with and now he was ready to anything for her smile. ''I am a bad boy''

She smiled wrapping her arms around him; ''May be good enough for me'' He pulled her up by her waist  on his lap,   so that she was having her legs around him; ''Do you know what I wanted to do when I saw you first'' She nodded; ''You wanted me'' He shook his head; ''No I wanted to abduct you , to keep you with all my life'' She cupped his face; ''Who is stopping you'' Arjun hugged her tight lowering her on the bed, he moved aside; ''you should sleep'' She moved on the top; ''No, please no. Its just 4 days we get to spend so many hours'' With that she kissed his neck and chest seductively, he chuckled and held her tightly over his chest; ''Stop girl, its making me lose my senses'' Radhika sat upright and took her robe off, Arjun groaned when she pulled his t-shirt; ''Radhika you wouldn't want to break your AD's trust'' She stopped and leaned on his chest; ''I am scared, its after years I am sleeping out of my room. Its frightening for me. I want a distraction and you seem to block all negativity '' He rolled over bringing her below; ''Tonight I will hold sleep , my love''  She did holding him close, she stirred a few times and all Arjun did was hold her tight. 

Arjun woke up to the alarm , he turned to Radhika and found her sleeping peacefully. He pecked her forehead and left the room. But getting Kritika leave his room. Later the group ventured along all the places with Neil moral policing Radhika's attire. he didn't allow her to wear shorts and made her change into something more appropriate in his words . What he didn't understand , was that she was dressing up for Arjun. When Radhika walked past him , he lightly slapped her butt making her jump. She glared at him warning him of her revenge. Every night he would hold her close so that she could sleep peacefully.

On the last day, they decided to have a little bonfire and celebrations . The couples who could sat together enjoying their love's company and pampering. Arjun Radhika sat on the opposite sides, stealing glances at each other . After some games , dancing and signing everybody decided to call the night as they had to leave early in the morning. 

The night went in blur and when it was time to leave Radhika's face lost its colour. She knew now she against had to meet him hiding from everyone. She messaged Arjun asking him to meet her before she leaves for Mumbai. He refused, because of Neil . But she turned adamant. He gave in and asked her to meet in the garden. After breakfast, she quietly left when she found others were busy. She kept walking looking around for him when he pulled her against his hard chest; ''Hey'' She smiled and then hugged him; ''We should go back soon Bunny''

''few minutes please'' He gave in. She broke the hug and pecked his lips. Next, they heard Neil's booming voice calling Radhika out . She froze, he looked dangerous. She knew he wouldn't accept him. But Arjun didn't leave her instead his arm went around her more firmly. Neil turned like a volcano, his eyes burned staring Arjun's arm around her . Hesauntered towards Arjun, but this time Radhika stood in between; ''No AD''

He glared at her, she broke his trust . His Birdie broke his trust . Pushing her aside he caught hold of Arjun by his collar; ''Stay away or I will forget you are Sam's brother.'' He grabbed Radhika's arm pulling her along but he couldn't. Arjun held her hand; ''I love her Neil''

''AD, please. He is a changed person. I trust him and I love him'' Neil turned deaf , his anger went on its peak ; ''Right now, just stay quite Radhika. It would good for all'' He tried freeing her arm from Arjun's grip, after little struggle he let go as it was painful for his girl. Neil pushed him, lifting a warning finger at him. 

Sam who had followed Neil wanted to intervene, but Arjun refused shaking his head. He didn't wanted issues between them again. ''Neil I love her'' He tried reasoning , but instead he got a punch on his face. Neil lifted his arm to punch him again but Arjun blocked it; ''I am taking things because you mean worlds to Sam and Radhika. But it doesn't mean, I can't defend myself'' Neil smirked; ''if you wish to walk in future stay away from Radhika'' With that he dragged her away. Neil booked a cab, as he was in no mood to go back in the same vehicle as him. Radhika tried speaking to him but he raised his palm to shut her; ''You lost all your rights'' She stared at him hurt and broken, but this time she didn't fight instead she turned her face away from him. 

A dark room

Saral sat on the old rocking chair, which made a screeching sound as it rocked back and forth. He had to plan something solid, something which Radhika wouldn't be able to think off. He needed  her for his escape. He had to get his hands on her , so that Melhotras go weak to meet all his demands. His mother was deteriorating day by day and he needed money , lots of money to buy his freedom and future. 

Melhotra House

Nihal looked at Teji; ''You mean, we will recreate the murder of Mishra family with us. Are sure this will work'' Teji rubbed his face; ''This is best I can think, she keeps on shifting between her normal to abnormal self. She might just harm herself. We have to do it and now. I want her to shocked and surprised. Nihal Prerna nodded.

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Done with one more. I think now 10-12 chapters more . Do drop in your views and comments