Indeed that familiar voice was Aryan, the young boy she had hope not to see again and yet here he stood in a black polo shirt and perfectly ironed grey slacks. "How could a young boy have such a commanding aura?" Gauri thought to herself; but then flashing through her mind was an image of Omkara Oberoi. "Like father like son."

With both his hands in his pockets to hide his clenching fists, Aryan slowly walked over towards Gauri.

"I said let her go."

His chilling tone and cold glare took everyone by surprise; especially Ajay. At this moment Ajay looked around to see if Omkara Oberoi was nearby but when he didn't see any sight of him he turned his attention back to Gauri.

With his grip tightening around her arms Ajay was adamant to know if Gauri had given herself to another man.

"Tell me Gauri! You didn't right?! Yes! I know you are not that type! You would never give yourself to a man you just met!"

Aryan who did not quite understand what Ajay was implying only knew that his mother was not happy and with his small stature he squeezed himself in between Gauri and Ajay.

"Stop." Aryan warned as he used his hands to push Ajay away. In disbelief that he was just pushed by a little boy Ajay was about to grab the boy's collar when the man accompanying him stood in his way.

"Who are you?! Get out of my way! Do you know who I am?!"

Khanna who knew very well that this belligerent man was Ajay Thakur wasn't going to stand idly by to let any harm come upon his young master today.

"Sir. Please step back."

Riddhima who stood there in utter shock grabbed onto Ajay's arm. "Ajay! Who are these people?! Don't waste your time with them! Call up your men! Teach them a lesson!"

Gauri on the other hand was now looking down at Aryan who could not hide his worry for her as he stared up at her.

"Are you okay? Are your shoulder's okay?"

Letting out a small sigh Gauri squatted down to look straight into Aryan's eyes. "Did your father pass on my message?"

Immediately Aryan's head fell as his eyes stared at the ground. "Yes."

But Gauri wasn't one to sympathize so easily and with her right hand she forced Aryan to meet her piercing gaze.

"Then why are you here Aryan? Do you think I like being followed?"

She could see his lips quiver slightly but then his shoulder suddenly straighten as he returned her gaze. "I know you wouldn't like it but I will risk it."

"Risk it? Risk what?" Gauri asked curiously.

"Risk you hating me." Aryan whispered as he tried to stand bravely but the cracking in his voice reminded Gauri that this boy is still just 8 years old.

Aryan could feel the grip on his chin loosen as he truthfully answered his mother. However, Ajay managed to make his way back towards them as Riddhima blocked Khanna's path.

"Gauri!" Ajay yelled out angrily once again as he grabbed her wrist and pulled her up but Gauri was quick to yank her arm loose.

"What?" Gauri asked mockingly as she grinned at Ajay. "Why is it so hard to believe? Omkara Oberoi is a fine man. Pretty sure I haven't come across a man like him before. Rich, handsome, and powerful. Every girl's dream don't you agree Riddhima?"

Riddhima who could not believe her ears could only stutter "Om...Omkara...Ob..Oberoi?!"

Gritting his teeth Ajay refuse to believe Gauri's taunting words. "Stop lying! I know you! If that was the case you would have already been mine!"

Hooking up her lips Gauri walks over to Ajay who was obviously furious and burning with jealousy and rage.

"Yours? Haven't you realize by now that you are just not up to my standards? Omkara Oberoi on the other hand.....just thinking about him make my entire body shutter in delight. Give myself to him you ask? It's more accurate to say he's gotten a taste because I belong to no one."

Ajay grabbed on to Gauri's shoulders once again as he demanded the truth. "Liar! There is just no way! He has a child Gauri! It's useless to be with him. You will only be his 2nd love! You are not that type!"

Gauri's eyes shifted back towards Aryan who had a very sad expression.

"Will I be the reason why father will never find a woman to love?" Aryan thought to himself but suddenly he felt that familiar feeling from last night. With her soft fingers playing with his hair Aryan looks up at Gauri who had a gentle smile on her face.

"So..he has a child...so what? I find him truly lovable."

"Gauri you are shameless! To use a child to sink your teeth into Omkara Oberoi is disgusting!"

Riddhima's words did not sit well with Aryan who grabbed onto Gauri's hand that was playing with his hair.

"Who are you calling shameless and disgusting? Gauri...why do they keep asking if you have given yourself to father?"

Indeed he was only 8 years old and to ask a question like this made her slightly chuckle.

"Hmm...what do you think they mean? Remember, I told you I was a bad woman."

Aryan seriously tried to think of a reason why someone would ask such a thing but he just couldn't reach a suitable excuse other than "Are you for sale?"

Gauri almost choked on her own spit as she began to laugh hysterically.

"Oh Aryan."

Suddenly he felt his cheeks being pinched and was even more confused then before.

"You are just too adorable. Just because you made me laugh I will forgive you for following me."

Riddhima who finally let go of Khanna to run up to Aryan in anger.

"Don't believe that woman little boy! She is a bad woman that sales herself to any rich man! Don't let her fool your father!"

Gauri couldn't help but feel amuse at Aryan's confused look as he stared back at her.

"See, I didn't lie. I told you I was a bad woman."

Surprisingly Gauri felt that little hand holding her's become stronger.

"Gauri. I might not be rich as father but I am rich."

This time Gauri's laughter echoed throughout the entire park.

"So you want to buy me Aryan?" With tears running down her cheeks Gauri tried to calm herself but to no avail.

Meanwhile Aryan was very serious and didn't hesitate to answer his mother's question.

"Yes I do.... if you allow me to."

Gauri's body immediately snapped back to reality. This little boy was strong and brave yet still very innocent.

Ruffling the soft hair that was becoming very addictive Gauri's eyes softened.

"Ignore what these people are saying Aryan. Wait for me over there. I won't take long."

"But..."

Aryan did not want to leave Gauri's side, especially when Ajay was still nearby. Luckily Khanna was able to stand in his way.

"Be a good boy."

With no choice Aryan obediently took 5 steps to the right as he called out to Khanna. So when Ajay was now free he once again stood in front of Gauri.

"I knew you were lying all along! Come on Gauri. Just say you will give us a chance and I can give you everything!"

"Ajay!" Riddhima called out in anger but was quickly pushed to the side by Ajay.

Gauri could only scoff at the two as she coldly spoke.

"A match made in heaven. Who am I to defy the works of god? Riddhima, you should really sink your claws deeper because he keeps running rampant."

It was laughable to see Riddhima shamelessly get back up to grab onto Ajay's arm as if she was obeying Gauri's words.

"You just shutup! At least I am a real woman! You might have a pretty face Gauri but in the end no man wants a woman who cannot bear him children!"

Those words might of hurt some other woman but it did not even faze Gauri. After that accident the doctor had already informed her that she will never be able to have children and yet at that time it was truly a blessing.

"And yet your man keeps running after me. Why is that Ajay?"

It was now Ajay's turn to become silent. Of course he knew of Gauri's inability to have children but it wasn't like he wanted to marry her. He just wanted to have her. A beautiful woman that has not even been touched by any man had to be his. What he wanted most was for her to become his life long mistress. A mistress that can never get pregnant was any adulterous dream. It's not his fault Gauri's background was not up to the Thakur's standards but he was too greedy to let her get away.

"You must think I am very stupid Ajay. Whatever you are thinking I know. There is nothing you can ever offer me that I will ever become yours."

Ajay tried to run after Gauri who has had enough and was now walking towards Aryan and Khanna but Riddhima's grip was just to strong.

"Let me go Riddhima!"

"No! No! No! You have me now! Why isn't that enough!"

When he realize that Gauri was now too far away for him to give chase Ajay angrily glares at Riddhima. "The only way I will stop chasing after her is when I can have her!"

"So you are saying as long as you can sleep with her you will stop?!"

"YES!"

Riddhima furiously yanks onto Ajay's hand as her voice becomes sharp and serious. "So as long as you can sleep with her once you will stop chasing after her and become only mine?"

Ajay was taken aback. Riddhima was a very beautiful woman but just like Gauri she did not belong to a prestigious family. There was no way his parents would approve and unlike Gauri, Riddhima was clueless of this reality.

"Yes! I can't think of settling down until I can have her!"

"Promise me then. If I can help you have one night with her you will marry me!"

Ajay was pretty skeptical but how could he say no to the possibility that Riddhima might actually come through.

"If you can make it happen then I promise."

"Then it's a deal!"