Married By Fate

Chapter 5

The signal was red and it digital clock showed 180 seconds for it to be green...Arjun felt guilty of leaving Radhika mid way...but she was the distraction....more than her plans he was scared of his heart...which seemed to be falling for her with every moving second...Arjun recalled the night when he lost his control on his heart...he wanted to be close...touch her skin...feel her breath...he felt complete when she calmly settled in a deep slumber next to him...her hair smelled lavender....he just wanted to lose himself to her...she slept curled up like a delicate doll...he had seen the deep finger marks on her arms which he gave her out of his anger and he knew how beautifully she hid them with her dresses...Arjun had lightly kissed her arm that night while holding her...he wanted to apologize ...wanted to tell her what she meant to him...he smiled recalling the night when he tighten his grip on her waist and she mumbled but then settled quietly next him ...the feel of her soft skin was still embedded in his hard arm ...he was glad to be married to her...but his heart ached whenever he thought about his revenge ...he had to leave her...Arjun made a decision...his POV 'once I am done with my revenge ...I will go back to Radhika...I will do everything to bring her back...' Arjun was still in his thoughts when a known sparkling laughter made him turn to his right...the sight killed him...his Radhika with Neil...her arms were on his shoulder and she had leaned forward to speak to him...their faces were just an inch apart...Arjun's anger rose 'how dare you Radhika'

Neil zoomed his bike to BS....as they were approaching the signal....he saw Arjun's car slowing down at the red light..Neil had the advantage of being on the bike...he zig zagged and stood next to Arjun's car with just a bike between them...Neil started talking and joking with Radhika he knew she was dull and was going through the hell...plus he wanted Arjun to notice them...she was ARjun Mehra's wife...and the kind of man Arjun was Neil knew he will not be able to take Radhika with another man...Neil felt he liked her since the day...he threaten Saral in office for her...then stopped her from marrying and going out of the way to help her family ...Radhika was important for Arjun....and now Arjun will know how it feels to lose someone you care for ...this was Neil's gift for him...for the pain which he went through each and every time watching Sam with Arjun...now Arjun will feel it watching Radhika with Neil...Neil felt bad he knew Radhika will have to face the burn of all this...but it was necessary to bring the truth out...he promised himself that he will keep his Chashni safe...and will free her from this unwanted marriage whatever it takes...Neil felt Arjun's rage...but he went on with his blabbering to entertain Radhika...she would at times cover her mouth to hide her laugh ...or throw her head back...laughing on his jokes...Neil stole a glance at Arjun...his twisted brows and hardened jaw showed...how much he wanted to kill Neil....As the light turned green Neil spoke; ''Chashni hold on tight...you are with bike champion Neil.. Radhika wrapped her arms around his waist...and Neil zoomed of with lightning speed leaving fuming Arjun behind.

Neil reached the parking and moved to the lift with Radhika...she gave one glance to the parking and jumped; ''Neil we reached before Arjun Sir...yes!!!''

Neil smiled and gave her a hifi; ''I promised you Chashni...now on a serious note...it's not going to be easy up there...but remember you have me...I know you are not ready to share the truth...but I trust you so don't give up...stand strong like you always have been...''

Radhika gave Neil an obliged smile; ''Thanks Neil...will never forget what you did for me'' Neil patted her cheek and gave her an arm hug...but both were unaware of the anger building in Arjun's eyes watching Neil's arm around his beloved wife's shoulder. Neil Radhika took the lift to BS floor and ARjun took 2 minutes of break to cool his fuming head.

As the lift doors opened on the BirdSong floor...Radhika took a deep breath and entered she was greeted by whisperers ...hating gazes and mocking smiles...but now she cannot turn back she walked this path on her choice and now moving back was not an option...Radhika quietly walked to her desk...with her bag tightly clutched... she kept her belongings and switched on her system when she heard what she expected...