Legally yours
Chapter 5
Arjun glared at her with such fury in his eyes, that Radhika though she may have holes in her in a short while.
She walked her his chair and kneeled down, held her ears and softly apologised, βsorry Arjun!β she said innocently.
βsorry, for contradicting you in front of the entire office. I realise I shouldnβt have done that. I could have spoken to you privately. And sorry for calling you tiger, I have no idea what was I thinking.β
Arjun was high up in flames but one look In her crystal sparkling big brown orbs, he came crashing to the ground. All his anger, his fury melted away.
Mature and Innocent. Cute and Bold. Rough and Childish. Diplomatic and Straight Forward. He wondered how could she be all those things simultaneously.
He let out of a sigh, βget up radhika.β
βonly if you forgive me.β Came the curt reply.
He let out a sigh, rolling his eyes at her impossible nature, βokay, you are. Please stand up now, woman?β
Radhika smiled like a little child on being given her favourite chocolate. The very smile which made his heart skip a beat.
She finally got up and blabbered like a kid, while Arjun couldnβt help but stare at her.
βHow could people call her shy?? She is a monsterβ¦well, a cute monster.β He thought.
She slapped her forehead suddenly, bringing him out of his parallel universe.
βwhat?β he cocked up his eye brow.
Radhika brought two bowls of half melted butterscotch ice cream.
She gave a sheepish smile, βbrought these for youβ¦to say sorryβ¦but I kinda forgot. No issues, Iβll just keep them in the refrigerator.β
Before she could even turn around to go, Arjun was up on his feet stealthily picking up his bowl of ice cream.
βdonβt bother. I love ice cream and now, half melted ones as well.β He said winking at her.
Radhika was surprised, she didnβt know that her strict boss had a childβs heart. She, momentarily felt his hard exterior to be a cover up for his soft heart. She shrugged it off.
βcan I ask you something?β she asked as she dug into her own bowl.
βwhat happens if I say no?β
βI am going to ask it anyway.β She replied.
Arjun smiled, βshoot away.β
βwhy are we not friends?β she asked innocently.
βwhat do you mean?β he paused to look up to her. He quickly pulled her bowl towards himself, passing her a sheepish smile as he dug into hers on finishing his own. βmy favourite.β He explained.
βsir, I mean..β
She was cut off by his glare.
She smiled and started over again, βokayβ¦arjun, I mean, we work together for a major part of the day…are practically the only people leaving the office after everyone elseβ¦and I donβt hate you in the i-canβt-stand-to-look-at-your-face wayβ¦.and I am pretty sure even you donβt. So, would being friends be more convenient?β she looked at him eagerly for a reply.
He didnβt reply, instead an amused smile plastered on his face. He just couldnβt help but fall even more for her after little speech.
βand I promise, I wont let your friendship violate the work environmentβ¦and blah blahβ¦.everything boring, you are about say. Trust me.β She added with a puppy dog face.
βokay, friends.β He said finally giving in.
Radhika jumped up and down with happiness.
βfinally, no more of the boring akward silences and interpreting your bipolar nature.β She blurted out, leaving Arjun wide eyes.
She passed him a sheepish smile, realising what she said.
βand no more mincing words.β He added laughing. Radhika joined too.
βIβll call you tiger, from now onwards.β She teased.
βdonβt. I donβt like it.β
βthat gives me all the more reason to.β She retorted, with a big smile.
βcall me anything you like, if it makes you smile like that.β He spoke all dreamily, losing himself in her smile.
For the first time, she felt at ease in his office. And he for the first time, felt a fresh breeze all over his life.
Sam had planned an elaborate spread. Neil was oogling at the food the second he laid his eyes on it. Sam giggled, βstop staring at itβ¦it isnβt going to run away. Come, sit.β
Much to samβs surprise, neil engulfed her in a bone crushing hug instantly. Sam was surprised. But she too wrapped her hands around him contentedly, leaning on him.
Sam asked gently, βwhats the matter, neil?β
Neil smiled and broke the hug, βsamundar singh, what will I do without youβ¦the spread is so inviting that I have no clue, how I am resisting it and talking to you.β This earned neil a punch.
He continued, β you know what sammy, my mom called saying she had finalised a alliance for meβ¦.and since you take so good care of meβ¦I want you to teach her everything, but yeahβ¦.no telling our secretsβ¦okay?β neil chuckled and started helping himself out, munching his breakfast delightfully.
Samβs face lost all colour, she was ash stricken. What just happened? Her heart screamed. She hadnβt been able to confess her love for him, and yet his alliance has already been fixed with some other girl. What if he actually gets through with the marriage??
She was brought out of her thoughts by neilβs shouts.
Sam replied, still distracted, βummβ¦yeahβ¦yeah?β
Neil was concerned, βyou all right?β
βyeahβ¦yeah..β
Both had their breakfast in silence, sam was about to tell him her plan for the day, but was interrupted by the ringing of neilβs phone.
His face immediately beamed, he spoke cheerfully, βmaaβ¦how are you?β
ββ¦β¦β
Neil turned to Sammy, covering the speaker of his phone with his other hand, βSammy, this may take a long whileβ¦.she wants me to video chat, deciding options and stuff. You may want to carry on.β
Sam nodded, grabbed her bag and walked out in haste. She almost ran to her car and before she knew she was in tears. She could almost see her future self shattering on the day of her only loveβs marriage. She wanted to confess, but wasnβt really sure. She knew her brain wasnβt in a condition to function properly. She needed assurance and review of her decisions. And who could provide a better review than her two bestiesβ¦Radhika and Arjun. Following these lines, she drove like a maniac to legal ease.
Radhika and Arjun were in the midst of an animated discussion in his cabin, when sam crashed in. She had consoled herself a bit. She looked fine but her face was dull, had completely lost its shine.
Before anyone could say a word, she dropped the bomb, βneil is getting married.β
Radhika was shocked and Arjun was upset.
βand he decides to tell you that first?β he said with a pout, earning glares from both the girls.
βwhat the hellβ¦ When? He didnβt even inform..Did you tell him?β Radhika asked.
βdate hasnβt been fixed. His mom got an alliance for him and the idiot said yes.β She spoke almost as if complaining to them.
Radhika was getting irritated, βyou didnβt answer, did you tell him?β
βno.β came a short reply.
Radhikaβs temper knew no bounds, she sprang on her feet, pacing around. She screamed, βsamaira khanna, are you waiting for his wedding day to tell him that you love him?β
Arjun jumped in, βokayβ¦umm, I need a little context in here. What the hell is talking about, sam?β
Radhika threw daggers at him, bringing him up on the subject simultaneously, βsam loves neil like madβ¦but hasnβt spoken it out in words till date, and that idiot doesnβt get hints.β She briefed him up.
Arjun nodded, but kept quiet. As if making up, his own mind about the issue in hand.
Sam hung her head low, βwas worried for his reaction till dateβ¦.now that he is so excited about his wedding, I donβt knowβ¦getting second thoughts.β
Radhika jerked her up by shoulders, βsam, what do you mean? Babe, you need to tell him. Now that the circumstances have changed. His response doesnβt matter. If says yes, then great but even if he says that he doesnβt love you and will marry the girl he is supposed to, atleast youβll have the satisfaction that you opened your heart to him. Will you be able to live your entire life thinking how life would have entire out had you dare to speak your heart?β
Sam blinked. Her words did make sense.
Meanwhile, Arjun had called up neil. He had primarily scolded him for sharing such huge news with only sam and secondly had got the details of the girl. After chit chatting a little more, he disconnected the call.
βI dare say, it is safe to wait a little while longer.β He announced, as if this was some legal case, he was handling.
βwhat?!β Radhika spat out.
βthe situation is not as bad as it looks. The girlβs parents are friends of prerna aunty. Everything is finalised but Neil hasnβt meet the girl yet, whose name by the way, is Neha.β He paused.
βso what I feel is that, if you arenβt comfortable in confessing yet. Then you can wait, maybe neil doesnβt vibe with Neha and refuses to marry her himself. That is possibility for all you know.β
Sam counter questioned βbut what if he does vibe?β
βif he does, then you can always confess later. If he realises that he is in love with you, then he can always say sorry and refuse the girl. If he doesnβt love you, it is a no irrespective of when you confess.β
Radhika thought hard, βSammy, tiger actually makes sense. Do that.β
Sam nodded. She realised that she had spoiled their moods as well.
βthanks by the way, for treating my love story like a legal case.β She said with a pout, making both Arjun and Radhika laugh.
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Chapter 6
Sam had followed their advice, but had started to hang out with neil only in the presence of one of the other two. She felt it might get hard for her to control her feelings if left alone.
And neil on the other hand, seemed over enthusiastic about his wedding preparations. He kept annoying the trio specially sam, pestering them for help in deciding everything from his sherwani colour to the menu.
βneil for godsake, stop! The date hasnβt been finalised yet and you havenβt even met the girl. Why are behaving as if getting married was the only goal In your life? Can you please shut up and behave like a normal human?β Radhika screamed. Arjun seconded her.
Neil made a sad face, βI just thought to be prepared in advance.β
βstop all the drama dude, the wedding may actually take place after four years for all you know.β Arjun rolled his eyes.
Neil cheered up suddenly, βohh..by the way, I am meeting Neha, tomorrow night for dinner. Please atleast, tell me what to wear?β he requested.
Radhika slapped her forehead, while Arjun rolled his eyes.
βnot again..β they said in unison, which made them giggle, giving a chance for neil to roll his eyes.
Because of the neil and sam drama, the time Arjun and Radhika spent together also increased a lot. To make possible for sam to remain in the same room as neil, the presence of them was required. They bond quite well, and now knew each other more than themselves. An unknown person would easily assume them to be childhood buddies. Radhika was completely free with Arjun, she said what came first to her mind and behaved as she liked. Arjun too kept happy these days.
Arjunβs mother, nandini was rejoiced at the sudden change. After his fatherβs death, she had never seen her son to be truly happy. It was almost seemed as if his actual life had ended then and he was just living like a robot. But now, he was giggling, laughing, smiling and even humming to himself. Nandini prayed to god for the well being of the person responsible for the change in her sonβs life. She thanked that person a thousand times a day.
The next morning, nandini smiled bright as she stood on the door of her sonβs room, with a cup of coffee in her hand. Her heart rejoiced at listening him laugh loudly. She pushed open the door and walked in. Arjun was on phone with somebody, the person responsible for his happiness.
βokay bye radzzieβ¦yeahβ¦see you in office.β He said before disconnecting call.
βso, this is all because of a girl.β Her mother thought, chuckling to her self.
Arjun, much to her surprise engulfed her in a bone crushing hug. βgood morning maa.β He wished her brightly. βIβll just go and get ready for office, then weβll have breakfast togetherβ¦okay?β he asked.
Nandini nodded.
βso, radzzie it is. Thank you so much beta. Officeβ¦.he said meet you in officeβ¦right?
Well, today is the day for me to visit your office Arjun.β She muttered to herself, smiling.
Arjun had breakfast and then left for office. Completely unaware of his motherβs intentions.
He was taken by surpise seeing her walk in his cabin, a couple of hours later.
βyou here, maa?β he asked surprised.
βcant I come and visit my son at work? Was getting bored at home, so decided to visit you.β she retorted.
βanytime you like.β Came his reply.
They engaged in mother son talk. When the door pushed open. Radhika was completely unaware of arjunβs motherβs presence, nobody had informed him. She was dressed elaborately in blue kurta with her hair braided, with a single stroke of kohl lining her eyes, she looked beautifulβ¦.., beautiful not like those girls In the magazines but truly beautiful.
She walked in balancing a big bowl of ice cream in one hand and a file on the other. She was trying to read the file simultaneously. She didnβt look up, expecting to find the cabin empty except Arjun.
As soon as Arjun saw her, his face lit up in a bright smile, nandini didnβt fail to notice this. Arjun got up and walked to her, while nandini looked on with an amused smile.
Arjun grabbed the bowl of ice cream from her hand, making her cringe and look up.
βradzzieeee..β he dragged She was about to snatch back, when she realised the presence of his mom.
She gave a embarrassed smile, βsorry, didnβt you had company. Will come later. Good morning mam.β She said, walking out.
She was stopped by Arjun voice, βRadhika wait.β
She turned out.
βthis is my mom. And mom, this is Radhika, my best friend.β He introduced.
Radhika instantly greeted her with a warm smile and touch her feet.
The very instant Radhika struck a chord with nandini and she was proud of his sonβs choice, all she needed was for him to confirm everything, she had been thinking.
Radhika and nandini chatted like lost mother and daughter duo, completely sidelining Arjun, making him smile.
He pouted, β hey! Mom you are my momβ¦and Radhika you are my radzzieβ¦talk to me, you guys.β
Nandini got up and slapped him lightly on his cheek, βwill see you at home.β She said.
Arjun got up, expecting her to hug but instead she hugged Radhika and left. He make a sad face, accusing her of stealing all his attention. But internally, his heart was happy seeing his mother and his love get along with each other well.
At was almost night, Radhika barged in his cabin again.
βseen sam?β she questioned.
Arjun nodded in negative, βmay she has gone home..β
Radhika replied, β no she hasnβtβ¦I checked with the watchman.β
βwhereβs neil?β Arjun asked.
βgone for his date with Neha.β
βwhich means samβ¦β Arjun started.
βno!β they shouted in unisonβ¦.before rushing out of the office in haste.
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So, a surprise double dhamaka it was. Couldnβt sleep so I wrote this down. I donβt know, these days I have a feeling that my writing isnβt up the mark. Please pardon me if so is the case.
Please let me know how it was. Ignore my typos and grammatical errors, also if I ate a few words somewhere. NO PROOF READING.
Silent readers, I have any⦠please drop in you precious comments.
Thank you!!
Bye byeβ¦.iβll sleep now!
43 Comments
Awesome π
thanks dhara π
Myra… This double dhamaka is superb…. Now ardhika are best friends… And they treated Sam’s love story as a legal issue that part was nice… Ending of ur story always make me curious… Now what happen to Sam?? And these Neil, he is an idiot, he is telling Sam to teach Neha everything, I feel like slap him…. Don’t say that ur writing is not good. It is really amazing….. Waiting for next one
thank you so much jewel….your comment means a lot! π
Double dhamaka!!! Superb…Myra dear…!! Its cliff hanger…!! Omg!! Am like what will Sam do now…idiot Neil..!! He is..!! Ardhik a part the best…Arjun melts be for ice cream could…isn’t…so so lovely…I was dreamily1 imagining..wow..nandu..sweet…Arjun’s suggestion 4 sam ..yep..jus like she said…legal world la tiger justified…Neil troubling the trio…sherwani color…lol….Sam would have murdered him…u dealt with 2 pairs with such a ease…this is different…Myra ..y u say so…write up not up to the mark…u have this unique style ya…I told u several times…crisp n sweet…!! U bring everything very clear n crisp..I love that…!! So don’t think like that…this chap has so much inside…am just loving it… love u too..TC..Will be waiting 4 nxt part…gonna read again…
Jessie diii……love you……love you so much….thanks!!!! you be the best!!!! π π
where is sweet mistake…huh?
Myra dear….how dare you say that ur writing is not upto the mark. Well…i can say that u r not upto the mark in updating regularly…lol
This legal case is soooo interesting dear….with full on masth. Ardhika became friends and so beautiful when Arjun snatched the ice bowl of hers also. LOL now he started behave like a kid infront of Nandini & Rads.
Neil is seriously one dumbo and blind idiot who can’t see the love in Sam’s eyes. I am feeling pity for Sam…but now what’s the bomb u blasted. Where s Sam now? So eager to read further..pls pls post soon dear …..love you so much…and yeah ….waiting for ur OS…
thank you so much satzz akka…..love you!
Amazing
thank you!
Excellent myra dear… I loved it…. Ardhika’s friendship has been so strong…. Mesa’s drama is very well done…
thanks a lot arti π
MYRA DI NO WORD S TO SAY. IT WAS SUPER SE UPER WALA EPISODES.
thank you so much Bhabhya!
Myra di it was sooooooooooooooo goooooooood…… Waiting eagerly for the next episode. ?
thanks we! π
super awesome…thank you for the double updates…
thank you kk π
Neil seriously one dumb…he I excited for Neha now…what I remembered from first prologue to here Neil was interested in rads dat time…he felt kind of solace in her…yaar sorry if m wrong…feeling nice seeing ardhika friendship….nandini super cool mom…will look forward what will happen next…?
rosy, yes,…you are correct….you’ll see that too,….thank you!
Real dhamaka in next chap
thanks sasha π
its really awesome ….mindblowing ,amazing..interesting story ..please update next one soon
thanks subha π
Outstanding episode, love it to the core, you nail it, well done. ?
thanks brin di π
Loved it…. amazing….very much excited to read next one….. love you and take care
thanks starz π
really nyc…………..Neil truly an idiot………..ardhika jelled on……..Nandini-Rads too………what’s up with Sam???????Everything gonna be all ri8???????
thank you so much aasthu π
Myraaaaa darling this soooo patakha double dhamaka….ohhhh i laughed n worried at a times… I m happy tht aradhika comes on good tones n becum frnds.. Ice cream incident too much fun to read…n neil is dumbooo..he surely deserves idiot title.. Lol…m eager for next yarrrr..post soon.. Love u
dipuuuu diii, thanks a lot….love you π
Thanks for the double dhamaka π loved it π sorry little short …I have lot of reading to do π love u
thanks di!!!! π
Wow β¦ at last arjun and radhika are best friend β¦ poor Sammy and IDIOT neil β¦ why he canβt understand Sammyβs feelings for him β¦ love ardhikaβs bonding β¦ ice cream scene was fantastic β¦ Nandiniβs reaction for Arjunβs changed behavior π π π I hope sam wonβt make a scene in neilβs dinner date β¦ eagerly waiting for next update ..make arjun fell in love with radhika soon .. stay blessed
hey hayan! glad, to you see here back….thanks a lot buddy!!
Oye Myra….what’s this???? Haan, not up to d mark????? What shld I say to u……come-on…..u know how good this one was……& believe me …..if radhika Hv apologized to me like she did to Arjun…..I would Hv kissed here thr only…..hehehe….tht was my fav scene……….& for Neil…..I would say……run as long as u can bcoz at end……u Hv to come back to my Sammy…….today I loved Arjun…….super duper…..update…..just simply wow…….& thanks for double dhamaka……..muuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuha…. Love u
meennnnn……..thank you so much yaar..
???????oh my god….waiting for the damaka
thanks mehreen π
Awwwwwwww so cute of radhikaaa. Nt nly arjun anyone in his place wld hav melted instantly wth such sweet apology. It was really cute. And glad to see them become frnds. Finallllyyy arjun is slowly cmng out of his shell. Nandini notices this. Well a mother does do that. And i love u to the moon fr this double dhamaka. I hav read this earlier bt cld nt comment. Apologies fr the late and short comment. Love u loadsss di.??????????
ohh vaishu….babe, thanks a lot!!!
Myraaaa. ..my lovely sweeeeeetheart. .. it was mind blowing double dhamaaka. …ardhika friends now…n getting frank to each other. …wowwww. …….so sad for sam…neil having wedding alliance n now date with neha…nooo……nandini liked change in arjun n loved his choice radzziee…kudos my Lil sis. ….it was really superbbbb. ..story getting more and more interesting with each update. ..I’m totally addicted to it. ..keep it up honeyyy. Love you loads. muaaaaahhhhhh Bear hug β‘β‘β‘β‘β‘ π