"Omkara kaisa lagta hai Gauri tumhe?(Do you Like Omkara Gauri?)" She asked her daughter.

"Hume pata hai tum hume mana nahi kar sakti aur isiliye iss shaadi ke liye raazi huyi ho. Meri maano to wo kafi pyaar karenge tumhe(I know you couldnt refuse me and so decided to marry but trust me, he will love you a lot)" she added 

"Nahi, I don't believe in love" his voice ranged in her brain and she sighed.

"Aapne aur Shivaay Bhaiya ne jo bhi socha humare liye, accha hi hoga(Whatever you and Shivaay decided for me, its for my best only)" Gauri replied.

Currently the women were busy in shopping for the jewelleries. 

"Didi, ye bohut mahanga hai(Sister, its very costly)" Gauri whispered in Anika's ear.

"Ye Khandan ki bahu ka hai. Oberoi rituals" Anika replied.

"Damaad ji ke liye anguthi bhi dekhni hai(We have to finalise Om's ring)" Chachi said and they got busy. 

Gauri's thoughts traveled to their last night's conversation. He was right. She doesn't hate him but doesn't love him either. Its a complicated situation.

The day went on like that and Rikara didn't see each other. At night, she was so lost in her own world when the knock at the door broke her chain of thoughts.

"Gauri? Its me Shivaay" 

Gauri adjusted her dress and opened the door when Shivaay and Rudra entered her room.

"Aap dono iss samay?(You guys at this hour?)" she was a bit shocked.

"Wanted to thank you." Shivaay said and Gauri raised her brows.

"For accepting Omkara in your life. I know how you two are, so different but trust me, I saw something. Aur meri behen ke liye mai humesha hi hoon" Shivaay caressed her head like a big brother.

"Me too" Rudra added and she smiled.

"Kal engagement hai, and just the way you wanted. Small and elegant" he said

"Thank you Bhaiya"

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"Bas yaar aur kitna thopogi. Aur zyada hoga to bhootni chiraiya lagenge hum.(How much will you apply? If itt exceeds this point then I will look like a ghost)" Gauri blurted to the makeup artist.

"Abhi aapne khudko dekha nahi, you look gorgeous" the makeup artist replied.

"Chaliye, aankein kholiye(Open your eyes slowly)"

Gauri looked herself in front of the mirror and she actually looked really pretty with the dress, makeup and jewelleries. 

Just then Anika barged in and her lips curled up into a smile.

"Meri behen rani lag rahi hai(My sister is looking like a queen)" she said.

"Thank you" she told to both the women.

"Chalein ab?(Shall we go?)" Anika's eyes were moist looking at her adorable sister.

"Chaliye" and Anika accompanied her.

Meanwhile, Om was talking to Shivaay and Rudra. Sohini was interacting with Gauri's mother. There were minimal guest but the decoration was no less than a wedding. 

"You look handsome O" Rudra commented.

"Thanks Rudy" Om said and his eyes were constantly waiting for Gauri to come down.

"And dashing as always Shivaay Bhaiya" Rudy said and Shivaay smiled.

"This is me, SSO" Shivaay said and Rudy's face lost all its color.

"Logo ke manners kaha gaye nahi pata, matlab taarif kar raha hai aur ulta taarif bhi nahi karna(People are so mannerless. Nobody wants to compliment me, itts just me praising everyone)" Rudy said and looked elsewhere when Shivaay and Om led out a laugh.

"Sabse zyada hot lag raha hai" Shivaay said and Om nodded.

"We were teasing you" Om said.

"Bhabhiyaan aa rahi hai(Sister in laws are coming)" Rudy said 

The two ladies were descending the stairs with a smile on their face. Though Gauri was looking down but Anika raised her brows at Shivaay.

"Khidkitod" he said and she blushed. Gauri's mother had tears in her eyes. Sohini came forward and joined the other side. The guests clapped and the photographer was doing his job capturing the perfect shots.

Om's mouth fell open as Gauri was looking like a goddess with the attire and makeover. All his hormones drove wild and he wants to hold her in his arms.

She was soon standing beside him and Anika joined Shivaay's side.

"Junior Bhabhi to ekdam mast lag rahi hai(junior sister in law is looking gorgeous)" Rudy said

"Thank you Rudy Bhaiya" Gauri chipped. She was still waiting for Om to compliment her but he was just looking at her.

"Taarna ho gaya ho to bata bhi dijiye kaisi lag rahi hun(If you are done checking me out, then tell me how I do look?)" Gauri whispered in his ears. He placed his hand on her shoulder and pulled her closer.

"Confident ha?" he said back and her cheeks heated up with the proximity.

"You look sexy as hell" his words made her shiver and she avoid any eye contact.

Chachi came forward, so Om left her from his grip. She hugged Gauri and kissed her forehead.

"I am so happy for you two" she said and blessed both of them.

"Lets start the ceremony"

"Om" Anika passed Gauri's ring to him and he gently slid it and kissed her palm which came as a shock for her.

It was Gauri's turn. She made him wear it and then looked at her mother.

Claps filled the hall.

"Family photo time" Rudy said and they all came closer.

Rudy took the mic from the Dj and a big announcement awaits.

"So ladies and gentleman, now the bride and the groom will be enlightening us with a couple dance performances" he flashed his teeth.

"What?" Om was on the verge of screaming.

"Ka Rudy Bhaiya, hume naachna nahi aata(What Rudy Brother? I cant dance)" Gauri said.

Although Om had the plan to say no but when Gauri refused, his insides jumped with an urge to dance to irk her.

"Come on Gauri" he placed his hands on her and dragged her to the centre where the spotlight focused on them.

The song Tum Hi Ho played and Om sneaked his arms around her waist, pulling her closer leaving no space between them now. She put her hand on his shoulder and their free hands met.

Hum tere bin ab reh nahi sakte
Tere bina kya wajood meraTujh se juda gar ho jaayenge

To khud se hi ho jaayenge juda
Kyun ki , ab tum hi ho
Ki zindagi ab tum hi ho
Chain bhi, mera dard bhi
Meri aashiqui ab tum hi ho

Thei feet moved in sync and their eyes never left each other.

"You know how to dance" she said in between.

"My first girlfriend taught me" he replied and Gauri's smile faded.

"She was just a school girl. No need to feel jealous now. Remember, I don't do love" he chuckled.

"Hum koi jalkudi nahi hai(I am not jealous)" she murmured.

"Your tone speaks something else" 

Tera mera rishta hai kaisa
Ek pal door gawara nahi
Tere liye har roz hain jeete
Tujhko diya mera waqt sabhi
Koi lamha mera na ho tere bina
Har saans pe naam tera
Kyun ki tum hi ho, ab tum hi ho
Zindagi ab tum hi ho
Chain bhi, mera dard bhi
Meri aashiqui ab tum hi ho

She was making him feel things he never felt. For once, he wants to actually give a chance to life rather than waiting for the moment to die. Apart from his brothers and Anika, he has one more reason to live.

Gauri Kumari Sharma

oops

Soon to be Gauri Omkara Singh Oberoi.