Om still being surrounded by Gauri's friends: Thank you so much for playing along. I promise that I will not take advantage of her in anyway. You have my word.

After hearing Om's gentlemanly speech everyone looked at each other and started to laugh hysterically.

Bhavya trying really hard to speak: Oh Mr. Oberoi..

Om: Please call me Omkara. I don't want Gauri to know my last name just in case she has heard it before.

Bhavya laughs even harder: Okay. But trust me she doesn't know who you are. The reason we all are laughing..... is...we are NOT worried for Gauri..... but rather we are worried for you.

Om: Me?

Bhavya: We hope you will survive till the end of the day. And do try to keep up with her. And trust me..she thinks she has spent $300 on you so she will not be holding back.

Everyone was still laughing where as Om was confuse as ever. "Survive?" Om didn't quite understand what Bhavya meant but he figured they were just pulling his leg. Rudra, Shivaay and Ranveer all patted Om's back as if sending him their condolences "Hang in there...." He knew Gauri was different but now he was beginning to feel a bit weary with all the hinted warnings. "But she looks harmless" Om thought as the petite woman was now walking towards them.

Gauri: Why are you guys laughing so hard? What is so funny? I wanna laugh too...

Bhavya comes and nudges Gauri "I was warning him that he should keep up with you since you paid $300 for him." Gauri then elbows Bhavya forcing her to playfully whimper in Rudra's arms. "Hey...don't make it seem like I paid for an escort. He is my boyfriend today." Gauri then walks towards a baffled Om "Don't listen to them. I have a great idea that would benefit us both today."

Om: Benefit us both?

Gauri winks at Om : Of course! But it wouldn't be fun if I told you about the plan now. Anyways I have checked us in so we are free to roam around the resort. So what do you guys wanna do first?

Looking at the girls, Gauri knew that they wanted to split up and walk around the resort with their significant other. "Gosh..its okay to split up today. I have a boyfriend so you guys are free to spend time with each other. But don't regret it when you realize that it is only fun when I am around."

Bhavya/Anika/Priyanka in unison: WHATEVER!

Gauri started to laugh "well the resort is not that big so pretty sure we will bump into each other...but at least we can meet for dinner?"

Everyone decided that was a very good idea. Gauri was right about the resort being small but it had charm. The resort itself was surrounded by the clearest blue water you can imagine. The sand was so fine that you could walk barefoot. And there were high sea cliffs which had protective railings where you could stand to look out towards the water and feel the swift breeze caused by the crashing waves. Gauri knew exactly where she wanted to go the minute she looked at the cliffs on the resort brochure. As the rest of the gang wanted to walk along the beach Gauri looked at Om and pointed to the high cliff overlooking the sea. Om didn't see anything wrong with the idea..thinking of the fresh breeze blowing against his face would actually be relaxing. Om smiled at a delighted Gauri and the two started to head toward the cliff. On their way there they could see all the couples enjoying the romantic atmosphere and holding hands as they admire their surroundings. Seeing that Gauri stopped walking and looked at Om "let me see your hand." Om lifted his right hand and watched Gauri as she interlock her hand with his "Ah..so lucky you don't have sweaty hands." Om could not believe she just did that. He didn't noticed but he was laughing quite loudly. Gauri looks at him "Good. You are finally laughing. You should let loose Om. You don't have to restrict yourself when you are with me today. I will help you become the best "Valentine RentEE" available! I am a romance novelist you know. Who better to show you how to be romantic if not me?" Om raised an eyebrow "How did you gain so much experience if you don't mind asking?" Gauri gave Om a huge proud grin "I watch all kinds of romantic dramas: K-dramas, American romcoms, JDramas, Chinese dramas, I read mangas, manwhas, whatever you can think of I've either watched it or read it." "So what you're saying is that you don't really have first hand experience but rather you get ideas from other outlets." Gauri grabs Om's arm to pull him close and whispers "but that will all change because I have you today." Before Om could ask her what she meant he was already at the cliff.

Looking down from the cliff Gauri could see Bhavya and Rudra walking along the sandy beach. When she turned around she saw Om with his eyes closed enjoying the sea breeze...he looked too tranquil. The cool wind and the fresh air was so relaxing, Om was beginning to believe that it was a good idea to follow Gauri here today. But when he opened his eyes his entire body froze. Gauri had climbed over the protective railing and was now leaning toward the sea. She turned to a frighten Om "Jack. Come."

Om frantically: WHO THE HELL IS JACK! What are you doing!

Gauri laughs at him: Jack!

Om looks left and right and even behind him: Jack? where? WTH

Gauri giggles: Titanic Om. Come and hold your Rose.

Om lunged toward Gauri and held her waist tight so that she wouldn't end up falling into the water. "You are crazy!" Gauri shushes him "hold me tight. I want to know how Rose felt." She slowly spread her arms and let the strong wind blow through her hair. Her scent was so welcoming that he hadn't noticed that he was holding her very close from behind. Every couple was staring at them, you would think the women would see Gauri as a crazy woman but instead they were a bit jealous. As for Om he actually was playing the famous Titanic scene in his head while holding Gauri, he was about to hum the Celine Deon song when he heard Gauri yell out "Bhavya!!! Bhavya!! UP HERE!! take a picture of me!!!" ....romantic moment ended.

Bhavya seeing her friend dangling off the cliff with Om holding her tight "What the hell are you doing!!! Step back!!"

Gauri yells: TAKE A PIC OF ME Hurry!!! Om's arms are shaking!!!

Bhavya hurries and whips out her phone to snap the "titanic pose" as Rudra was seen laughing at how pale Om's face was.

Om whispers in Gauri's ear: My arms are not shaking.

Gauri turns her head back which caused Om's lips to slightly brush her cheek: uh...I know..but I wanted the picture.

Om: Okay Rose. Time to turn around.

Gauri obediently turns around to face Om and he then easily lifted her up and pulled her to safety. Landing on her feet Gauri looks up at Om.."Wow..that was so romantic..."

Om: "Do you like Titanic that much?"

Gauri: I didn't mean that...You lifted me up with such ease! You made me feel light as a feather! And here I thought I should go on a diet later..could it be my weight gain was all in my head?

Om brushes her hair out of her face "As long as you smile you are perfect."

Gauri comes closer to Om: You see what I did there?

Om looks confused: Did what?

Gauri proudly replies: I want to experience all these cliche romantic stuff and at the same time you can learn what women want on Valentine"s Day! Imagine all the happy clients you will have! You see my plan now?..a Win-Win. And might I add you are a natural Om. Can I use that line in my book? Om's jaw dropped. For a moment he thought that they were really having a moment. But Om had no time to ponder about his regret because Gauri was already dragging him down towards the sandy beach. As her hand was tightly holding his, Om finally understood what Bhavya meant when she said " Hope you survive." He was snapped back to reality when Gauri let go of his hand and walk towards the water. With her loose wavy hair and her off shoulder white top paired with her denim shorts she looked beautiful. Om at first was planning on just staying ashore to watch her play but then Annika came running up to him.

Annika: Um. Omkara. I think you should know that Gauri does not know how to swim.

Om's eyes widen and once again started to lunge towards Gauri who was now waist deep in water. "How come whenever I think of relaxing she manages to make my heart jump out of my chest!..Ri!!!!!" Gauri turns around with her wet hair and smiles at Om who had already threw off his black suit and tie and was now shirtless.

Om: Stay right there!

Gauri stands still as she was told while still smiling at Om. "Are you crazy?! If you don't know how to swim you shouldn't go out this far!"

Gauri : I know. I was waiting for you to come..

Om: What?

Gauri yells out "Dirty Dancing" and went underwater. Om still confused but then Gauri jumped out of the water yelling out "Lift me!!" Without thinking Om lifted Gauri up just like in Dirty Dancing and she spread her hands as if she was flying. "Annika!!!!!! Take a PIC!!!" and once again Gauri was successful in getting her picture while Shivaay is shaking his head feeling sorry for Om. Annika looks at Shivaay "Don't feel sorry for him. Look at him." " You are right Annika...." After taking the picture the two went on their merry way leaving Om and Gauri too laugh and play in the water.

Om: You are all wet now.

Gauri chuckles: So are you.

Om: But I don't want others to stare at you.

Gauri heart skipped a beat and she quickly held her hand to her chest "Om! My heart raced for you." Om walked closer and caressed her face "And?"

Gauri innocently : And? You are a NATURAL! I will definitely be leaving you a 5 star review!

Once again Gauri left Om speechless as she dragged him to shore. "I think we should head to our room to get ready for dinner." Om looks at Gauri "Did you bring extra clothes?"

Gauri: Nope. But there is plenty of shops around here.

Om: Well I only need a new pair of pants my shirt and jacket is still dry.

The two then spent the rest of the afternoon looking for Gauri's outfit. Finally at a dress shop "OMG this is perfect Om!!" Om looks at her choice and he knew exactly why she had chose it.

Om: "Pretty Woman"

Gauri laughs: Bingo.

Everyone was busy getting ready for their Valentine's Day dinner which would be outdoors looking out at the night sky. The men were ready first and was instructed to wait outside.

Rudra: So Omkara...how was your afternoon?

Ranveer chimed in: I see you made it in one piece.

Shivaay: Actually from my view it seems like Omkara actually enjoyed himself today. Am I wrong?

Om looks at the men "You are not wrong."

All of a sudden they see Priyanka begrudgingly walks their way with a black box. "Omkara..Gauri wants me to give you this box..she said that you should know what to do." Om smiles looking at the black box "Thank you." The men looked at each other not knowing what the box meant but it seemed Om knew. Finally Annika and Bhavya joined them and all that was left was Gauri.

Bhavya: Don't worry she is coming. She made sure to be the last one to come because we are to all take out our phones for this moment. Everyone except Om.

Don't ask me why but you will know soon.

Far away you could see a woman with long black hair wearing an off shoulder tight red gown. As she walked it was difficult for people not to stare. Gauri was feeling amazing! She has always wanted to do this. She finally walked up to Om who held out the black box. As he opened it..a beautiful seashell necklace was inside Gauri reaches for it but "Bang!" Om closes the box and Gauri giggles loudly as she withdrawals her hand. "Snap! Snap!"

Gauri: Did you get the PIC?

Everyone: YES!!

Gauri smiles and grabs Om's arm "This is so much fun! I want to do this with you every Valentine's Day!"

Om stares at the beautiful woman before him "Me too."

Her heart skipped again but this time Gauri blushed and kept silent. It must have been the scenery but Gauri was starting to feel that tonight was a magical fairytale with her very own handsome prince by her side. As everyone was enjoying their candlelit dinner and laughing at stories of each other Gauri's phone rang. She stepped aside a bit to take the call.

Man: Ms. Sharma? We are calling regarding your date that you had ordered.

Gauri: Yes? What about him?

Man: Well he said you never showed up. And per policy we are not required to refund you since you notify us.

Gauri was now speechless and staring at Om. She slowly hung up the phone and walked towards Om "Om...Do..You..Not..work..for Rent a Valentine?"

Everyone went silent.

Om: No.

Gauri's jaw dropped. Her heart now racing so fast she couldn't even think straight. For the entire day she had drag this man and made him do all those ridiculous things. "You...why didn't you say anything?"

Om stands up and grabs both of Gauri's arm "I don't know why. But I am glad I am here...with you." Gauri was now as red as a tomato and looking down at her feet. Om lifts up her chin "The entire day you didn't shy away..why now?" "I...." Gauri didn't know what to do so she ran towards the beach. "AHH!!! So embarrassing!!!" Hoping the cool night breeze would cool her down she hadn't realize that Om had chased after her.

Om: Ri?

Gauri stopped and turned around "You...I'm so sorry...so embarrassed..."

Om puts his finger on her lips to stop her "I don't want a sorry. You need to take responsibility."

Gauri stammers "respons...sponsibity?"

Om pulls Gauri gently and kisses her lips "you made me do all those things and now you don't want me?"

Gauri shyly plays with Om's shirt and started to giggle.

Om: why are you laughing?

Gauri locks her arms around his neck "I don't have to spend 300.00 on Valentines Day anymore." And with that she kisses him. When she finally calmed down the two returned to dinner where everyone congratulated them.

Finally the night ended and Om drove Gauri home.

Gauri: I have a surprise for you...give me your cell number.

Om looked at a playful Gauri: Hm..will I regret this?

Gauri laughs: I hope not. Don't check it until you are in bed okay?

Gauri kisses Om on the cheek and bid him goodnight.

When Om finally snuggled in bed he heard his Phone "ping" When he opened it he saw all the pictures that they took today with a text "You're Welcome."

Om couldn't help but laugh out loud. She was right..he was thankful...to find someone like her on Valentine's Day was a once in a lifetime chance. Soon another "ping"

TEXT

Gauri: You do know what is going to happen now right?

Om: What?

Gauri: I expect more from you next Valentine's Day.

Om: As long as you lead the way I will always follow.

Gauri smiles at her phone not believing all the happened today. This was the most romantic Valentine's Day ever. "I am definitely putting this in my next book." With that Gauri text her new found boyfriend "Goodnight. I had the best time today."

Om also smiles reading her last text.

"Goodnight.Can't wait to see you tomorrow...Ri...my mother wants to see you"

Gauri shot out of bed re-reading the last text "his...his..mom?..." Gauri started to blush "so exciting!"

Before closing their eyes both were thinking of each other...smiling and laughing as they reminisce all the cheesy things they did. And tomorrow was going to be another exciting day.

**I hope the ending was satisfactory **