Destiny; ''I have strange ways of bringing justice. Sometimes I test once who have nothing to do with the story. This is how Destiny connects..''

Arena 

''Harder Bunny. If you think this will beat Saral , you are wrong. He will knock you off in a second. '' Arjun provoked Radhika during her training session. He heard her growl, she made a quick turn with her right leg , hitting Arjun on his chest hard. He groaned falling flat on his back. For a second he felt he couldn't breath as the result of the impact. She glared at him , ''He will not. Because his chance is over.'' Arjun saw something really dangerous in her brown eyes , which simmered like molten gold. She had forgotten his presence. He rubbed his chest, ''you just stopped my heart''

''Then don't provoke me again'' Radhika unwrapped the boxing wraps walking away from Arjun. She gulped the chilled water down calming her nerves.   She hated the mere mention of Saral's name. She hadn't suffered all the pain to lose to him. She had been preparing, since the day her relatives took her home. They didn't knew they were taking their end. The 15 yr old girl they took had a determination to bring them to dust. ''Hey love, sorry if I hurt you.'' Arjun wrapped his arms around her, kissing her temple. Radhika leaned on his shoulder. ''It has been long , very  long Arjun. he will pay of all sleepless nights and pain.''

''But we don't know where he is.'' he reasoned. She smiled, ''How long. Its just the earth where he can hide.Right'' Going on her toes she pecked his cheek deep. Arjun did smile but his minds kept reeling on her words. She had come a long way from being a scared lost girl to the one standing in his arms. He tighten his grip around her closing his eyes.He has to keep her safe, even if meant  taking all bad in the world.

***

Sanjay's house

Sanjay swallowed the anti depression pill. He needed them all the way more. The fear of death loomed over him. The creditors were eating him up, they had warn him of dire consequences. He had already sold some of his properties yet he was far from paying all the debts.  everything scared him. The sound of door bell, knocking of the door and his phone. He squirmed under his blanket when he heard foot steps.The staff informed him of the visitor and then came sharp sound heels.  ''How are you Sanjay''

Sanjay started palpitating at the voice of his nemesis. She stood tall with her arms folded to to chest. ''you have already destroyed me completely , now what do you want from me''

She laughed and took a chair, ''I have a proposition.  I will pay your debts and you witness against Saral.''

''Why would I do that''. She smiled and rubbed her palms together.  ''Do you have an option. I can pay your creditors and take control of all your belongings. You will be on road. And why do you want to burn your hands in other's matter. its between me and him. Where is he when you are in trouble. '' radhika watched his expressions. Her words did sink into his head. She smiled and sat next to him. "who do you think did this to your dad ?'' Sanjay thought about her question.

''Why would he do that? We helped him, his parents'' Radhika shook her head sighing deeply. ''His father and my uncle is your father's sleeping partner. If you and your father die, everything  goes to Saral. This is why he refused to help you. Your father in fighting for his life and you are battling all the issues. Where is he ? '' Sanjay turned quite and then she added more fuel to  the fire of doubt , ''he is waiting for you to collapse , so that he can take the control over everything. '' Sanjya replayed all what she said. It made sense . She got up, ''Take care. I will be waiting for your answer'' Walking to the door she halted her her steps and turned to look at him again. Her words  were working. She made a serious face, ''after me he is coming for you. I think he is hiding in my old house. If you are ok with my terms , ring me and if not be ready to kiss the dust with him. '' Sanjay's eyes snapped up, her eyes held a warning and her voice had the authority. She turned and vanished next minute.

''How was it'' Sam asked leaning on her car. Radhika lifted both her thumbs up. ''I think he believes on my words. Now I am waiting for him to give his statement to the police.''

''Cinderella , I think you shouldn't have declared the sale of your property that soon. This might alert him and he might do something which might be dangerous to your family or you'' Sam had a point. radhika thought, ''I know and I am hoping the one he targets should be me and no one else. ''

''What next''. Radhika pulled out a paper and handed to Sam. ''This is the layout of Mishra Mansion . If I am right, he is using the garage way to the house and its locked from every where. In case situation occurs , I want you to guide police in through this route. ''

''What if he has sealed that way, do we have another route'' Sam wanted to be sure. radhika nodded, ''Take the main entrance '' She extended a pair of keys to Sam.

''Why are you not including Neil and why me'' Sam asked staring at the keys. Radhika smiled, ''because you are my friend. You understand me more than Neil, he is a hot headed daddy who wants his daughter in the crib with a pacifier. '' Sam laughed. Radhika smiled, ''Jokes apart, that day when they re created my family's murder, I died a million times watching Neil lying in pool of blood. I will die before anything reaches him. He is my idol '' Sam rubbed her back , cupping Radhika's face she wipe her tears, ''Yet you are fighting him for bhai''

''That's because no other guy can handle my kick like Arjun'' The girls laughed, Sam pushed the paper in her her bag. Now it was her turn to take things ahead. They wanted all things done without harming any innocent.  Little did they know, Saral had already acted. Kritika's frantic calls made them pull over. Sam answered and before she good utter a word Kritika blurted, ''Saral took Navya, he is demanding Radhika to come to her mansion. Sam, every one is blaming her''

''I will call you'' Sam disconnected and informed Radhika. She was shocked, she never expected him to target someone who was no where connected. Her temper went up. ''he will meet the worst end . Sam get Sanjay with you and fuel him enough to act on instinct. I will be going to Mishra Mansion''

''At least let Neil know '' Sam's voice had worry and fear. Radhika looked at her, ''And he will allow me. Sam, don't worry, I have fought death quite a few times. I won't lose to day, its going to be him. But do as we planned'' Sam nodded and fired the engine up.  radhika leaned on the headrest , she had a sad smile on her face. She knew she will be blamed again, will be called unlucky and a bad omen. She was ready. 

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Riddhima Constructions 

"now what brings you here?'' Neil had hatred dripping from his voice. Arjun shook his head and took a step forward taking the chair opposite to him. ''I am here for Radhika. for a minute just forget all and listen to me''

''I won't say yes for you to be with her.'' Neil just couldn't stand Arjun. Arjun closed his eyes for a second , his calmness was being challenged again and again. ''For that we can have a match later and I promise to knock you off in one go.'' Neil raised his finger , but Arjun stopped the flow of his words standing up and added , ''For now it is about Saral. Zubin saw him in the city and I feel Radhika has a fair idea about where he is and she is planning some thing''

There was a silence after what Arjun said. Neil leaned on the chair fiddling with the pen. He shook his head, ''She promised, she will not do a thing without letting me know. I don't think  there is anything to worried about''

''She will never put you in any kind of danger. She knows, even if she breaks her promise she will be forgiven easily. Please, we need to reach Saral before he reaches her'' Arjun reasoned

''That coward would never dare to touch her'' Arjun shook his head frustrated, ''he won't but she will go to him . I am sure of that and for some reason I feel my sister too is hiding too many things. If not for me then do it for her, please we need to work together.'' Neil watched Arjun keenly , his eyes had so much worry and pain for her and some where he knew Arjun was right. Radhika would do anything to keep her family safe. He got up, ''Do you have a plan''

Arjun smiled, ''Where do you think he can be?'' Neil got up and walked towards the glass doors, he stared at  outside , but at nothing. He knew he had to think like his Bridie. He smiled, ''Some place where no one will search''

''And that place could be. '' Neil shook his head, this part of the riddle was difficult to resolve. A knock on the door drew their attention and Neil's secretary walked in, ''Miss Radhika is selling one of her properties. '' Neil asked her to leave. 

''Mishra Mansion. Its the place he can hide. '' Neil exclaimed and in a sudden movement they hugged each other. They separated after a minute awkwardly. Just when Arjun was about to begin with the plan his phone rang. It was Zubin, he answered and what he heard made him numb.  ''Navya has been kidnapped. its Saral." Neil's eyes widen . He knew what will that man demand and he was very well aware that Radhika won't let anything happened to the innocent girl. ''I have to go'' Arjun moved

''No, we have to plan and now.'' Arjun racked his hand through his hair and nodded. 

***

''Nihal Radhika is not home , do something'' Prerna's worried voice added to his worry. he was aware of Navya's kidnap. Angad Khanna had warned of Killing Radhika if his daughter was hurt. He had called her names, a bad omen who cursed her biological family and now was doing same to the people connected Everyone was blaming her , but no one understood the pain he as a father felt. Nihal crashed on the couch holding his head in his hands. ''Let just all this finish and I will teach everyone a lesson for life. The words they spoke for my child , they will regret them to the grave''

Prerna sobbed, she knew Radhika will not let an innocent get hurt.But what about her.  She just silently prayed for her daughter's well being. Nijhal jolted up, ''where are you going''

''To end this, enough of sufferings''. He barged into his study locking it from inside. 

***

''How are you choti. Did you miss me'', Saral drawled over the phone, only if he knew she was already there. ''A lot, after all you still have one of your  leg intact '' she replied reminding him of his weakness. 

''You are going to pay for it and if you don't reach here in next one hour I may finish something with this kid which I couldn't with you then.'' Radhika fingers curled into fists, Sam rubbed her back reminding her about not losing her cool. 

''Guess what, I am here. Lets just finish what we started''.  Radhika stepped out staring at the house she called home. The happy voices of her mother and sister echoed in her ears. Her silly fights with her sister , her dad saving her from her mother's scolding. They took all, she moved towards the garage and then thought. Radhika slowly uncloaked the main door and tiptoed to the garage entrance. This was it, she was ready to face her worst fear

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May be 5-6 more to go for this journey to end. Do drp in your views and comments. happy sundy guys.

Next- Saral gets shot, by whom? Any guesses. Please ignore my mistakes. its unedited.

Royal love on Monday night.