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Chapter 43

"You said you were hungry!" Shivaay points out seeing her playing with the food .

"My appetite is gone!" Gauri says sadly

"Why is that baby?" Shivaay asks innocently while stuffing the lasagna into his mouth .

"Don't baby me ! – It's because my heart is empty !" She slaps on his arm making him chuckle .

"Anika and Omkara are together –they went out together!" Gauri tells begrudgingly to see Shivaay munching the piece of lasagna now with a force .

"So what –I don't give a damn !"

"Fists are clenching and teeth's are gritting without any damn?" Gauri asks innocently while blinking her eyelashes at him .

Shivaay gets defensive "I –DON'T – CARE!" He emphasizes

"Just be honest with your feelings Shivaay!" Gauri advises as she continues "Bottling everything in will make you sick!'

Shivaay looks away while having his meal in silence . After few minutes He turns his head to see Gauri chewing onto a small piece slowly as if not to hurt the lasagna .

"Don't You feel upset when you are being left out all the time?"

"No!" Gauri says quickly but looks down at her plate feeling sad

"Shivaay come lets have lunch-"I am starving - "Shivaay mimics her words as she shots him a glare "Then what was that?—Don't bottle up everything inside darling –you will get sick" Shivaay throws back her words while getting onto her nerves .

Gauri with her index finger asks him to move forward as she leans in – Once he is at her hand reach she whacks the back of his head making him let out a grumble .

"I hate you for this!" Shivaay mumbles while rubbing his head

Omkara and Anika walk in at the exact time . Anika ignores Shivaay and passes a warm smile at Gauri who reciprocates . Omkara looks Gauri and raises his brow asking her What's wrong – Gauri looks down what is she too answer? – She was upset because he went out with his girlfriend? or to be girlfriend ?

"Gauri—Omkara helped me retrieve my things from the boutique!" Anika squeals in happiness while she says .

Shivaay excuses himself and walks out of the hall to his room. Gauri smiles at Anika "I know he doesn't let down his loved ones!" – Gauri's voice cracks but still having a smile intact she carries the plates to put do the dishes .

***

Shivaay pulls out his phone and gazes at the smiley face she had drawn back in Shimla . He swipes unlocking his phone and clicks on the gallery and sighs seeing her pictures . She looked more young and beautiful with her smile blooming but since He came back from America he hadn't seen her happy .

Omkara enters Shivaay's room without tapping the door . He throws the key on the bed gaining Shivaay's attention who switches off his phone instantly so that Omkara doesn't see the photos .

"I've done what you asked me for!"

"Hmm—Thanks!" Shivaay says awkwardly

"This would be the last time I would look out for Ani on your behalf!" Omkara states sternly

"You need to look out for her Om!" Shivaay says softly as he continues in pain "I've lost my right on her and I do not think I will be able to make up for everything !—Not after hurting her!" He says in a hoarse whisper while looking away giving his back to Omkara . he runs his fingers on his face trying to free himself from the feeling of trapped –trapped in his own feelings .

"Plus – Omkara You have always looked after her –so my favor doesn't change anything!" Shivaay adds

"I am not doing this for you , but as a friend to Ani—I value her and her friendship – And –" He stops clarifying and says "Don't You Dare Make her Cry Again!" He warns and walks out of Shivaay's room . Shivaay's lips curve up seeing Omkara's concern for Anika . For that moment – He wished it was for him – He wished what would it be like to have a brotherly bond? and look out for each other ?

***

Gauri mutters under her breath while laying on the grass . the heavenly smell makes her lips curve up as she looks up at the smiling sky .

Gauri feels him lay beside her while turning his gaze onto hers "Who are you talking to Jerry?" He teases

"Shoo—shooo—go away Tom!" She shoos him away and continues suggesting "Why wasting your precious time on me—rather than tending Anika? " She fakes a smile

Omkara's smirks widens hearing the hint of jealousy in her tone . He decides to play along "Sounds to me as if My Jerry is disappointed that her Cat's all attention is on Ani!"

"Jealous and Me –Why would we?" She denies right on his face

Omkara plays with her fingers as he says "I am sorry for that day—I left you in the middle" His voice sounds genuine as he means every word .

"No worries –after all I was healthy" She quips to ease the situation –the seriousness surrounding around them

"How about another drive?—I need to tell you something!"

Gauri looks torn but she nods half-heartedly without any excitement after all he would say that he loves Anika!"

He wraps his arms around her waist and pulls her in a hug making her let out a gasp "I am sorry that I couldn't give you enough time –I missed You—although it's just a day—I know something is wrong with my Jerry but she refuses to answer me –If something is troubling you just ask me rather than have it within you!"

Gauri clutches his t-shirt in a fist smiling against his heart –May be still she has a chance .

Gauri gets up hurriedly as she hears Khanna's steps . Omkara too follows suit and dusts his pants .

"Gauri!" Khanna stops on his steps near the door and passes a small smile "How have you been?"

"Fine Khannaji –How is Saanvi di? I miss her –bring her along once"

"Hmm—Khannaji I am too here" Omkara quips with a frown

"Ohh Sorry I didn't see you—Saanvi is Fine –She misse you too Gauri" Khanna answers Gauri and turning to Om with a slight chuckle he asks "How have you been Om?'

"Fine" Omkara grunts at him

***

Rudra feels ecstatic while planning their date . He would take her out for dinner then ask her out . He orders Mishra to order table for two on a rooftop in the best restaurant around .

"Are you going on a date?" Mishra asks confused

"Yep!" Rudra answers not looking up from the phone as he is busy checking out a gown for her .

"With whom?" Mishra could not help but ask his boss would always tell him each and everything in detail – even before dating anyone but since Bhavya came he is a bit secretive and He hated it .

"Suspense!" Rudra winks at Mishra making his smile wear off .

***

Gauri feeling bored decides to have a chat with Anika as the boys are out in the evening . Gauri sees Anika struggling with her embroidery .

Gauri walks up to her and takes a seat beside her . Anika smiles looking up "Do you need anything Gauri?" She asks warmly

"I was bored!" Gauri clicks her tongue making Anika chuckle.

"Can I help you?" Gauri asks fascinated with the needle going around the piece of cloth making patterns .

"Don't take pain" Anika says smiling

"At least let me try" Gauri whines pouting

"Here then" Anika passes an extra piece of cloth and the threads and needle she needs.

Gauri follows Anika's move as she follows her. Gauri smiles seeing the small flower she had embroidered . Anika gives her a thumbs up with a smile .

Anika sees the threads finished – She checks her collection and lets out a sigh . Gauri looks up from her work and questions Anika with a brow raised "What's wrong?"

"Threads are over"

"Ohh" Gauri could come up only with that reply

"No worries –I can always go for shopping with Omkara!"

Gauri's stops her needle work but ends up pricking her finger at the mention of his name . But She doesn't feel the pain hearing Anika's next words

"I kind of confessed my feelings" Anika reveals hesitantly "He had been always by my side through the time I broke down—He had been my support –So I wanna try dating him" Anika says with a smile

He is not a bag you dump your emotions Gauri wanted to yell but instead she blurts out "Did he give an answer?"

Anika nods and response to a crestfallen Gauri "I guess he likes me the way I do—Don't You think?"

Gauri looks down sadly while seeing the little blood which had clogged her thumb I love him and when he fails to see that –how would I know what he feels about you?

***

Roop grumps under her breath looking at the few pennies she could collect working all day. Since the day her husband came back without a work . Roop had been earning but it was not enough –at least not enough to fulfill her Foodie Daughters stomach.

"Mama" Ridhimaa sits beside her grunting "I hate this life—I can't believe that you got no money to send me to a parlor !"

Roop sighs muttering curses under her breath for Mr.Sharma

"Wahhh –They are Freaking Hot!" Ridhimaa gasps squealing seeing Shivaay's and Rudra's pictures on Instagram .

Roop pokes her big nose in and smiles wickedly "How about You trap One of them?"

Ridhimaa looks at her shocked – Her jaws hung open "Did You just say trap them?"

"Yes!" Roop shrugs her shoulder "All are troubles will end –Oberoi's are Freaking Rich!"

Ridhimaa eyes back to the phone as her lips curve up in a smirk Omkara Singh Oberoi –You dare to insult me –Now Let me show you Who Ridhimaa is but before that I need to get into the Mansion and my tickets are just here!"

***

Shivaay sneaks into Anika's room to see her curled up and sleeping with a pout . Shivaay sits beside her and places his palm on her cheeks . Leaning down he places a small kiss on her forehead .

"I -- !" He falls short of words "I wish he was with us now –It was my mistake he went away from us Ani—Even after everything how can You love me?" He asks emotionally .

***

Sleep was far away for Gauri as she thinks back to the moments of Theirs – He had kissed her , hugged up – they have been each other's humdard – then Why can't he love her? –Was she so undesirable but – The thoughts clogs her mind thinking back to their moments .

She had never seen him let himself loose front of Anika – It was always her who he fought for silly reasons and tried finding reasons to touch her to stay close to her. Was he taking advantage of her ? .

Gauri chides herself for thinking something so bad about him . He had been kind to her and helped her in many circumstances and cheered her up. He knew her inside and out , then how can she think such about him? Even if it was –Wasn't it her who encouraged his closeness ? , She was selfish and she always knew her heart was bound to break and Now when it finally happens –

"No –No—I'll ask him face to face –right! that's right!" , But least she knew that her heart was bound to break now or later .

***

Anika walks into Omkara's room to seeing him Painting . Anika sees him painting a girl with her arms stretched out . Her Face covered by her hairs but her lips curved up.

"Beautiful !" Anika comments making Omkara pass a smile at her

"Thanks Ani!"

"Om—When you are free can we go out? –I need to get the threads for my work"

"Yes—I'll be finishing in an hour" Omkara nods at her still busy stroking the brushes on his art .

"Thank You!" Anika smiles giving him a side hug as she heads out .

After an hour

Anika is all set ready in her baby frock while letting her hairs fall over her chest either sides . Gauri walks by Anika's room and stops on her steps seeing Anika taking more time to dress herself up. She sees her swiping the mascara on her eyelashes and coating her lips with pink gloss . Swiping her hairs to a side Anika wears a small pendant and bracelet.

Gauri walks in to her room feeling creepy for staring at her , "Anika You are going somewhere?"

Anika passes a smile while looking in her appearance "Yep—Om and I are going out!"

Sure Gauri did not like the excitement in her tone but putting up a fake smile she says "Ohh okay!" and walks out of the room before Anika could further continue her excitement .

Anika takes a sit in the car beside Omkara . Omkara holds the steering wheel and drives few steps but stops with a screech.

"What's wrong?"

"My wallet—I left it –wait let me go get it!" Omkara says hurriedly before Anika could even open her mouth he pushes the door open and runs inside the mansion .

Gauri steps into his room and inhales his fragrance . She walks inside and places herself on his bed and curls up pushing her face into his pillow . After today She cannot even stay close to him? What if they are going on a date? –What if he accepts her proposal? Yes he would

Omkara stops at the door seeing her curled up in his bed "Gauri?" He calls worriedly

Hearing his voice She sniffs back and sits up on the bed . Running a hair through her hairs she brushes the stubborn frills off which was falling over her eyes , She gets down from the bed as he walks up to her .

He cups her face in his warm large palms "You okay Mon Amour?"

"I –am" Gauri takes his hands off her face slowly "Are you going somewhere?" Gauri asks although she knows the answer

"Yes—I am " Omkara says softly still his eyes concerned "I came to take my wallet" Omkara says seeing her questioning gaze.

He takes a step back and walks to his drawer . Gauri's eyes follows his every move . She feels heavy as she sees a small gift box in his palm and the smile which appeared on his face as he placed it in. This confirmed her suspicions He is going to propose her .

"Why did you come Gauri?" Omkara asks her softly walking up to her

"No—just-" Gauri trails off

"No—there is something" Omkara doesn't let her off the hook

"Sorry for not noticing sooner--Say things in a way I can actually understand. I heard everything from Anika so don't do things that will cause misunderstandings anymore." She ends up telling with a heavy voice and walks away in long steps before he could call out to her .

Omkara stands baffled by her statement, unsure of what she meant. He lets out a sigh as his phone vibrates . Pulling out the phone he sees Anika calling.

He leaves the place still pondering over what did Gauri actually mean.

***

Khanna helps Mr.Oberoi into the car after his chemo-therapy , So Far Mr.Oberoi had been doing well but Khanna is worried because he had not been able to find a donor and Mr.Oberoi being clearly against letting the Boys know makes Khanna frustrated .

"What—are you thinking Khanna?" Mr.Oberoi asks letting out a chuckle

"Why don't you let tell the boys?"

"You know they don't care –" Mr.Oberoi trails off "And nowadays only I see my boys happy and smiling –infact the way you describe it shows how civilist they behave now –at least now they aren't giving cold shoulders to each other—all thanks to Gauri"

Khanna lets out a frustrated sigh , sobering up Khanna asks "By the way , Aren't we you having a new mission for Gauri?"

Mr.Oberoi lets out a chuckle "What could I give her as for now?" He winks and continues "My boys are happy around her –She is friendly –so let it be –after all it is going to be for another few months "

Khanna gives a curt nod as he gets a call from Saanvi , He declines the call but Saanvi keeps calling .

Mr.Oberoi lets out a chuckle "Is it Saanvi?—answer –after all We cannot keep the lady waiting right?" He winks making Khanna blush

"When are you both marrying?"

"Hmmm—In a few months" Khanna says quickly

"What few months? –No you aren't getting any younger my boy—You'll be marrying within a month Okay?"

Khanna nods as the tip of his nose turns pink as he messages Saanvi I'll call back soon .

***

Omkara screeches his car with a halt , bothered by her words , Her words constantly ringing in her ears .

Sorry for not noticing sooner--Say things in a way I can actually understand. I heard everything from Anika so don't do things that will cause misunderstandings anymore.

Anika ! Anika

Why did she mention Anika's name? Omkara fists his palm around the steering wheel tightly . Anika looks at him concerned as she asks quickly "What's wrong Om?"

Omkara slowly turns his head to face her as he asks her softly "Ani –Did you tell Gauri something about us?"

Anika gives him a small smile as she says "Yes—I told her we are going out and our feelings are mutual –I am right haina?" She ends the last bit questioning him

Omkara lets out a grumbled sigh as he throws his head back and closes her eyes putting two and two together .

"If you like her means be with her!"

"Ani!" He lets out a troubled sigh

He opens his eyes lowly to look at her who was looking at him with a questioning gaze.

He takes her hand in his "Anika – You know you mean so much right?" , Anika nods with a smile , "You are my best friend I've never had – The only one who accepted me with open hands after Meena maa"

Anika gives him full smile as her eyes blurs remembering their first meeting , "But—Ani—I Love You –Only as a Friend ",

Her smile flatters as she asks "Then—Why did you care for me Om?—Running to me during the late nights just to console me?"

Another sigh escapes as he says "I am sorry if my actions gave you other meanings but – Anika you are my friend Ani –You are like a sister to me –I swear I never had any other intentions when I held onto you whenever you were feeling low"

Anika lets out a sniff as a tear streams down the corner of her eyes "Stop lying Om—I know –"

Omkara cuts her off "I am no one's replacement Anika , I too have a heart and that heart too beats for someone!"

"Who?" She asks swiftly while rubbing the tears of her cheeks

"She is my angel Ani—I never have been happy in my life but since she came I can't remember a day when I slept with pain –She is my humdard Ani!—My Dil (My heart)"

Anika wipes off her tears and she locks her arms around his neck pulling him in a hug "I am happy –at least you found Love Om!"

Omkara smiles while hugging her back , "You had been a reason too" I am gonna try and steal your girlfriend Maybe the words he had uttered long back was irrational but He was happy that he did he needs a lot of apologizing to do but that was what made him close to her – If not he would be still glaring at her whenever she passes by !

"Who?" Anika asks softly pulling up She might be sad but she knew that She was wholeheartedly happy for him –He deserves happiness and love which he failed to get since his Mother left him

"hmm—Gauri" Omkara says a small smile and pink hues tipping his nose and his ears

"What?" Anika shrieks "You like her? –I mean love her?"

Omkara nods with a chuckle "Does She like you Om?" Anika asks back after a full minute

"I couldn't –ask –her –yet"

Anika's minds reels back to the time she had repeatedly told Gauri about Om . A small smile appears on her lips as her eyes wells up "She definitely likes you—I've always seen her mood flattering whenever I spoke about you and me – but I couldn't take much notice !—I am sorry Om –I never mean to intrude between you two—I thought You liked me—I am really sorry"

Omkara tugs her wrist while wiping her tears off "Let it go –No hard feelings!"

Anika nods giving him a side hug , Omkara bites his lower lip as he asks her "I kind of figured out that She might have feelings for me –But Do you thinks it's Sure?"

"100%!" Anika chuckles "She loves you –I guess-!"

Omkara drives the car a full smile blooming his cheeks finally he was able to tell Anika openly , He drops Anika near the mall .

"Aren't you joining me?" Anika asks raising a brown as he doesn't get down.

Omkara scratches the back of his neck as he says "Ani—she was upset –you know –" he trails

"Okay—Mr. Lover You go pacify Mrs. Lover !" She winks

"I—am—sorry—"

"Om!" She calls him sternly "I'll be fine –I can call Shrisha over –it's been a gap we met up"

Omkara waves her bye and presses the accelerator happily driving faster to get to her .

Anika's eyes blurs with tears as she looks down letting the tears out She wasn't destined to be loved by anyone . Rubbing of the tears She looks at the Mall in front of her as she walks in .

Unknown to her a pair of eyes follows her longing with love filled in his orbs as he takes steps following her behind .

***

"Priya—When are the semester exams starting?" Gauri asks over the call while tossing around the bed

Meena maa calls out from the hall "Gauri—Gauri"

"Priyu –Meena maa is calling –let me get to you later—bye—love you babes" Hanging up the call , Gauri wears her slippers combing her hairs with her fingers she pulls her t-shirt down straightening and smoothens her skirt from the creases and walks out to see Meena maa smiling at her.

"Gauri—Your Father is here!" She says smiling

Gauri's eyes goes big as a smile makes towards her lips Her father could hate her but she couldn't –she longed to see him , "Where Maa?" She asks her eyes pooling up as her vision blurs

"In the hall –baby—go—I'll get you both some tea" Meena pats Gauri's cheeks She knew how much her girl longed to see her father

Gauri rushes through the corridors down the stairs as she stops on her steps once at the hall. She sees the back of a Man who was wearing a White Shirt matched with a blacked pant . His hair grey and taller he was the complete opposite of her father's appearance .

Gauri's forehead creases with lines as she looks at the back of the man confused "Excuse me –Who are you?"

She sees the Man turn around a smile gracing his lips as his eyes looked longing at her "Gauri?"

She nods , "I am Thakur—Kali Thakur!"  

***

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So The Couples are going to have the Love story officially kick start soon

Kali is Back?

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