Radhika was still processing whatever happened few days before. Ankush was understanding her but she never walked out of her room which made him worried. When finally Ankush entered her room for dinner he found her lost in thoughts. Walking to her he sat next to her on her bed. "Choti what is bothering you so much ??" he asked her caressing her head. She turned to him and saw him with her teary eyes. 

"Do you know ??" she whispered.

"Know what ??" he asked clearly confused. 

"Arjun sir having a kid , did you know that ??" she asked him making his eyes wide a little. He masked them with his neutral face and turned to see the other side. He sighed and whispered. 

"Five years when you left Arjun adopted Ayush and said he wanted to inform you that he has got the son for you. I tried to speak but that went in vein. So from that day i made sure you were never known to this world and you never know anything about them. It is like you guys never met. Arjun tried to hard to find you and i have always have to be cautious so that one day neither of you would regret of walking away. He was not good first then he started to live with the way his life was but he never left the thought of finding you."

"And how did you know that ??" Ankush asked in a slight surprised voice. She said whatever happened in the park. Ankush was surprised that Arjun and Ayush was here. Even though he was not the blood Arjun was taking care of the boy as his own. 

Radhika was now a mess. A part of her wanted to go back, while another part of her wants to be away from them but what she really wants was to see the little boy's face one final time. Before she could even speak Ankush got a call. He walked out to give some time. Walking back he spoke to his sister.

"It was from Arjun." he sighed that made her stand. She walked to him when his face was a bit pale. "What happened ??" she whispered. 

"Ayush is sick. He was been asking for you and Arjun tried hard to explain that you won't come and the boy was not in the mood to listen. Resulting fever for him. Ayush is a week kid. Arjun has rushed Ayush to the near by hospital." It was all needed for her to break her walls which she had bulit around her heart for her son. Yes she felt the moment she held him firm he was her's no matter what. 

Ankush arranged the cab for her and she was unsure how to react. She felt she was responsible for his sickness and would do anything to take care of Ayush. She has to face Arjun which she is glad now to face him.

Running as faster as she can she inquired about the boy and after finding the ward where he was she rushed to him. Finally finding him she felt so ashamed of her. This pure soul which not even saw her once before loves her unconditionally. She felt herself responsible for his condition. She walked to him and stroke his hair. The boy looked pale and was still has running temperature. It was clearly because of his sickness. He was looking so tired and his little hand was been connected with I.V.

Finally Ayush opened his eyes and was really looking week. "Momma..." he called her making her break. She held him to her heart and showered him with kisses. The boy hugged her by holding her neck. A deep voice made her froze in her place. 

"What are you doing here ??" came the voice. She knew it was Arjun and she has to face his wrath but for now Ayush was her priority. Before she could speak he grind his teeth."It would be advisable if you can please leave us ma'am as it was clearly understood we are not at your botheration and we are expecting the same from you miss." 

Ayush hugged her in the stomach and he saw her with is big innocent eyes. Arjun sighed. This was going out of hands and he was the prime reason for this though. He tried to remove Ayush from Radhika but Ayush started to cry again not leaving radhika. 

"Why did you even come here ?? You made it clear where we have to stand and why is suddenly your so called concern for an orphan made you come to the hospital just to make sure he is alive or dead ??" 

Before anyone could speak anything the doctors warned Arjun to keep his voice low and not to stress Ayush much. Arjun just walked out and sat in the common chair while Radhika was all the time with Ayush and the little boy was not even for a second was ready to leave his mother. 

Days passed quickly and both never uttered any single word. Arjun would leave Ayush with Radhika and would refresh himself and she would in turn bring food for all the three. 

When the doctors finally convinced that he is all hail and healthy Arjun took Ayush with him mumbling a small thank you to Radhika. He was going hard on her but he wanted to make sure never to bother her as she made that really clear. Radhika was unable to do anything but just to witness her son leave her. She closed her eyes and tears were now freely flowing. All her thoughts were jumbled and for now she needed a piece of mind and she knew who could give the perfect piece, her friend Sam. She was scared more than that she felt she was never a good friend who should have been. She was determined to fix every problems which she has created. So the first step was to call Sam and get some ideas of what to do. Radhika knew come what may Sam would never hate her. Would be upset but never hate her.

Praying the god she called Sam. After few rings the call was been answered. 

"Hello !?" came a voice. 

"Do you know how many varieties of method i am planning to kill for what the stuns you have pulled ??" came a response. Radhika was tongue tied. She was out of words. 

"Sam..." before she could complete Sam started to yell at her.

"Do you have any idea how much we searched for you ??Do you think just walking away would make me get Arjun who was never mine in the first place ?? Do you know what all we went through ?? What all Arjun went through. If only that day you would have stayed we wouldn't have faced this standing poles apart from each other. Radhika how on earth did you become such a stupid and stubborn ??" Radhika was not given chance to even speak. She tried hard to speak but Sam was just blasting at her and when she heard the other side Neil was on his top of his voice. 

"What happened to Neil ??" she asked bothering much. 

"Why do you bother about us Radhika when you walked away as if we were never a matter of fact."

That struck her hard. She tried to ease up the pain in her heart but in vain again. She wanted to prove that Arjun was Sam's love but she never knew this would tore them apart. 

"This is not going to take us any where , just say me what the hell should i do, i can't stay away from Ayush after what he has been through because of me. I still feel like he is not well yet but Arjun sir took him home and i am scared of even taking the step towards his side." Radhika confessed finally.

"What happened to the daring chashni who made the mighty Arjun Mehra sleep in the balcony ??" Sam exclaimed. Radhika was not the same she was. For every step she takes she was cautious. This five years of drill in her head made her someone different and not the one who was. 

"I don't know what to do ??" she mumbled again. SIghing Sam turned to see Neil pulling his hair as it was Arjun the other side who was taking his life.

"Do you love Arjun ??" Sam asked Radhika making her freeze her entire world. Does she love him ?? Ofcourse she does but for now her priority was Ayush. 

"Why does this matter now ??" Radhika asked not wanting to answer it. "It is if you want to fix things up." Sam said waiting for Radhika to speak but little did Sam know was Radhika would not confess any soon and now it is her time to make things right.

"If you truly love him, you wouldn't be here standing in a random road and thinking rather go behind your life..." before Sam could even speak another word Radhika cut the call with a big thank you. 

"I'm coming for you Ayush, prepare your karela pappa" with that she wiped her tears and a message popped up informing the address of Arjun's cottage. Smiling and sending a thank you text to Sam she started to the destination which was supposed to be her home. 

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Tadaa... here comes the next part of our book. Hope you guys enjoyed it. 

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