Dreams.....

Chapter 26

''I don't have to.'' He picked the papers and signed off without reading it, it was his effort to pacify his sister. Nandini just smiled turning her eyes away.

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Khanna House was buzzing with music once again. Samarat was ecstatic, after years his baby Bird Song was again on its way to the top and Sam's decision to settle down had added to his happiness. He had been enjoying the conversation with Arjun, singing about his glory days. Arjun patiently kept nodding at his words. He was enjoying Samrat's short happiness which he was looking forward to destroy . ''I had won the award....'' Samrat's words came to abrupt halt when an unexpected guest walked in .

''Hello Samrat! Long time.'' Samrat froze finding Nandini smiling at him . Arjun rubbed his forehead, his sister was definitely in mood to spoil his plan.

''What are you doing here?'' Smarat could hear his own heart , beating mad against the rib cage.

''Why wouldn't I be here? My baby brother is getting married to your daughter. Its my right too, isn't it Arjun.'' Arjun gulped, if he way a player his sister was a game changer. He not even in his wildest dream had thought about Nandini taking such a step. She smirked at the two dumbstruck men and made her way to the drinks table. Samrat now was thoughtful about the relationship he had been so excited about.

Arjun walked out in the lawn frustrated. He had to prepare himself for the questions that must be running in Samrat's head. He shared a past with his sister. Arjun pulled his hair with both hands when sound of a familiar giggle made him turn. His eyes fell on the smooth leg that came out of the cab, as his eyes moved up he froze. Radhika stepped out elegantly dressed in a brown silk saree. She had worn a full sleeves blouse with a deep neck at the back and hair styled loose moved over her shoulder on a side. He swallowed the dryness that attacked his throat. She looked beautiful, she kept smiling at someone. Saral walked to her from other side offering her support. He hated that Saral too was a good looking man with an honest heart. She was so comfortable with him and he hated it. Blood pounded in his veins as desire gripped his body. His brain asked if he was ready to let her go to other man. Wouldn't his heart bun watching her swooning in the embrace of the man who was not him.

''hey Arjun!'' Saral extended his hand breaking Arjun's thoughts. He gave Saral a fake smile accepting the extended hand. They all moved as Radhika was enveloped into a motherly hug, ''How are you Radhika.?'' Piyali asked cupping her cheeks.

''I am fine ma'am. Ready to rock the party.'' Piyali couldn't help but smile at her child like enthusiasm. People congratulated Radhika and Piyali made introductions of Mala and Saral. Radhika noticed Neil standing in a corner alone. She slowly walked to him, '' It pains right?''

''Yes, with time it will heal.'' He smiled sadly. Radhika took a step forward, ''Neil , if something has to happen it will happen at any cost. If she belongs to you, she will come back to you.''

''What if I don't want her then?'' He asked

''Her luck then. Now, is that camera real or you bought it from a road side vendor.'' Neil gaped at her and then chuckled. ''Fine, I got your point . You can start posing and I will capture them.'' She squealed , lighting his mood instantly.

Arjun couldn't find Samrat around. He was turning restless, he wanted Samrat to confront him as he had his story ready. Sam grabbed his arm, ''Arjun it's raining outside lets go.''

''You want to spoil your dress.''

''Arjun, learn to live the small joys.''

He cocked a brow, ''Who taught you that? " Sam giggled and pointed in a direction where Radhika stood with her arms around a big brass pot pretending to kiss it as Neil clicked her pictures. Arjun couldn't help but chuckle, ''Who would believe that this girl can speak such big words.''