Gauri was too shocked to react and she didn't hug him back. Time trickled away and they remained in the same position.

Slowly she could hear him breathing deep long breaths and she realized that he had drifted into sleep. Gauri removed his arms from around her waist and let him lie on the bed, rather carefully, afraid of waking him up.

She covered him with a blanket and stood up from the bed. After switching off the light and without making any noise, she left his room after closing the door carefully.

When she returned to her room, she saw the two innocent kids, sleeping peacefully on her bed. Suddenly she felt an intense guilty feeling, looking at them. She went and sat down near Navya and patted her hair with tears in her eyes.

Ga:(low voice) I shouldn't have come into your Papa's life..Your life..(her voice shakes)..I am not your Mummaa..!

Gauri felt her resolve tumble, and a sob escaped her mouth. She begab to weep silently and she didn't know why she was crying.

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Next day morning dawned and it was Friday. Omkara woke up from his deep sleep hearing his mobile alarm ring. He woke up by rubbing his eyes and looked at the time taking his mobile. It was 6.00 am.

He remembered that he had to leave for work earlier today, to work out of the city. He looked around the room and he was surprised when he saw that he was not in his bedroom.

Om: What..?!! This is the guest bedroom of Gauri's house.. When did I come here..?

The last thing he remembered was going to a liquor bar. And he remembered that he had drunk too much. Slowly things began to sink in his brain and he ran his hand through his hair, feeling ashamed.

Om: Nooo...Did I come here after getting drunk..?!! Oh noo..!..What might be Gauri thinking about me..!!! Damn..!!

Then he looked at the time again and he realized that he could not get late to his office. So he took his coat from the room and went off to his villa, without wasting time.

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When Gauri woke up, the first thing she did was to go to his room. She knew that he had to leave early and wanted to check whether he needed something.

But when she opened the door, he was nowhere to be found. She sighed and assumed that he had gone off to his villa to get ready to his office.

When she checked her mobile, she saw his message.

"Gauri..I am really sorry for yesterday..I was drunk and I don't remember why and when I came to your house..Please don't think bad about me..I won't repeat it again, Gauri..See you tomorrow evening. Tell the kids that I will take them out on Sunday.."

Gauri remembered his words

"Gauriii..Why didn't you come into my life, some years before..?"

  "...If we had met earlier in our lives, I would have married you, Gauri.."

"...You are really nice, Gauri.."

She smiled painfully and thought, "So he doesn't remember a thing which he said yesterday..That is better...Anyway, I want him to reunite with his wife..I want to gift their real Mumma to Ayaan and Navya..Before they return to Delhi next weekend."

But the very thought pained her deeply, that she had to part with the kids. She was growing fond of them, day by day. And the truth was that she knew she would miss being with Omkara too.

She send a reply text message.  "Its ok Omkara..See you on Saturday.."

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The whole Friday and Saturday passed and Gauri was yearning to meet him again, even if she tried to assure herself it was not like that. She tried to remind herself that he was a married man and she should never think so.

Omkara too missed her a lot, along with his kids. He wanted to finish his work soon and be with them as soon as possible.

Saturday evening, when Omkara reached the villa, he had some packages in his hands. He walked inside the house and looked around for the kids first.

But they were not to be seen anywhere. He placed the packages on the couch. Then he went towards the kitchen and saw Gauri, who was busily preparing tea. A happy smile crept up to his lips at the sight of her.

Om: Gaurii..

Gauri was so thrilled when she heard his voice.

Ga: You are back, Omkara..(smiles pleasantly)

Omkara smiled at her and walked towards her. He looked at the stove and saw that she was frying bajjis. Gauri followed his gaze and happily announced.

Ga: Tea is ready..Hot hot bajjis are awaiting you, Mr.Omkara Singh Oberoi..

Om: (raising his brows and nodded with a happy smile) Okaaay...

Gauri took a tray and was about lay the tea cup and a bajji filled plate in it so as to serve him in the living room.

Om: No Gauri..I will have tea from here, from the kitchen itself..

Actually, he was debating in his mind, whether or not to ask forgiveness for coming drunk to her house at a late hour, now that they were finally seeing face to face after the incident.

Gauri was surprised at his statement and she just shrugged and said..

Ga: Ok..

Omkara took the tea cup and sipped and stood there leaning slightly backwards to the kitchen platform. Gauri was finding it awkward as Omkara stood there gazing at her while she was doing the cooking. Omkara couldn't bring about the topic, and so he decided to ask about the kids.

Om: Where are the kids..?

Ga: (trying not to look at him) Oh they are in the bathroom..In the evening they had played a lot in the garden. So their clothes got dirty and so I asked them to take a bath.

Suddenly Omkara blurted out the thing which was gnawing his mind, before even he expected.

Om: Ohh..Gauri..I am really sorry for Thursday night..

But this topic brought about the very thoughts, Gauri was trying to evade from her mind. Thursday night reminded her of only one thing, -- "...If we had met earlier in our lives, I would have married you, Gauri.."
His words still reverberated inside her head.

Ga: (sighs) Lets not bring about that topic, Omkara..I forgave you then itself..

Om: Ok..I was in a bad mood and so got drunk..I wont repeat it again..I am really ashamed of myself..

Ga: Hmm..Lets talk about something else..

Omkara understood that she was uncomfortable and started talking about his work, instead. Gauri also listened to him intently, trying to forget unnecessary thoughts.

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After sometime, Gauri finished her cooking and Omkara also finished having his tea. Together they walked into the drawing room. Gauri saw the packages which were lying on the couch. She frowned and walked towards the couch.

Ga: What are these, Omkara..?

Om: Check them yourself.. (smiles naughtily)

Gauri eagerly opened the first packet and saw that it contained a set of t-shirt and jeans for Ayaan. She looked up at Omkara and smiled at him..

Ga: It's very nice, Omkara..

She took the next packet and opened it. Inside it there was a pretty frock for Navya..She examined it by turning it to both sides.

Ga:(smiling widely) Aww..This is sooo cute, Omkara..

Omkara smiled back and waited patiently for her to open the third parcel. Gauri took the third one and put her hand inside it. She took out a box and opened it. She was so surprised to find a beautiful red color sari inside it.

Om: Its for you, Gauri...

Ga: This..Omkara...I...

Om: Did you like it..?

Gauri looked at him with happy eyes.

Ga: Of course I liked it..Its..Its so beautiful Omkara...

Omkara gazed into her beautiful eyes and saw that there were tears in them.

Om: Hey..(gently)Why are you crying, Gauri..?

Ga:(smiles and wipes her own tears)No..Its nothing..I am just happy..(smiles widely at him)

Then she suddenly thought about something, and her smile vanished. Omkara noticed her change of expression.

Om: (frowns)What happened..?

Ga: (solemnly) I am sorry..I can't accept this saree, Omkara..You bought gifts to your kids, its good. But who am I..?? I am not your wife..Why should you bring me any gift..?

Omkara felt bad instantly. He moved forward and placed his hands on her shoulders. He gazed into her eyes with a sincere expression.

Om: I don't know who you are to me..But you have taken care of my kids all these days..

Ga: It was our deal, Omkara..

Om: I know its a 'deal'..But still, you are managing things beautifully...I am in awe of you, Gauri and I respect you..Its a small token of my "thank you"..Please accept it..

Gauri could really feel the sincerety in his eyes and his words. She gave in, finally.

Ga: Ok Omkara..(smiles) But please don't bring me anymore gifts..

Om: Ok..If you say so..

She thought for a moment.

Ga: Oh yes..you can really get me another gift..Will you bring it for me..?

Omkara frowned at first and then smiled pleasantly.

Om: What is it, Gauri..Name it and it will be yours..(smiles happily)

Ga: The real Mumma of Ayaan and Navya..(smiling smartly)

Omkara's smile vanished and he was about to retort, when they heard the voices of the kids, who were coming downstairs.

They came and hugged Omkara and he looked at Gauri with a disturbed look.

Ga: Ayaan, Navya..Just look at what your Papa got for you..

And she showed them their new dresses. The kids were all excited.

And then the kids and Gauri proceeded to have tea with hot bajjis. Omkara also joined them

That night, Omkara spent the night there itself in the guest bedroom, since he had already brought his clothes for the next day.

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Next day, (i.e. Sunday)Omkara took them all to a water theme park as the kids were insisting to go there. Gauri didn't get into the water as she didn't like it. She just spent her time looking after the kids and watching them enjoying with Omkara.

They all enjoyed immensely and when the evening came, the kids were not at all ready to come back. After much coaxing, they managed to take the kids out of that place.

At night, they were having dinner from a restaurant. But Omkara didn't notice a pair of eyes which were watching them with much contempt.

Ishana couldn't believe her eyes while she watched their happy family moments.  She was having dinner with their friends and their table was a little away from Omkara's family table.

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Later, they came back to Gauri's villa.

Ga: Ok then my dears, time to sleep now..

The kids turned towards Omkara.

Ay: Papa, please don't go..We want you to hear the bedtime story which you always tell us.

Na: Yes Papa..Please sleep with us and Mumma, in the same room.. just for tonight..

Om: What..?!

Omkara was stunned and he looked at Gauri, feeling perplexed. The kids also turned towards Gauri. Navya caught hold of Gauri's hand.

Na: Please Mumma..Ask Papa to stay with us..

Ay: Yes Mumma..Please..We want to sleep with both of you..

To Omkara's surprise, Gauri nodded.

Ga: Ok dears...(looks at Om) Please Omkara..

As they were climbing up the stairs together, Gauri whispered to him.

Ga: After telling their bedtime story, we can make them sleep. And then you can go back to your villa. Or else, stay in the guest room and then go back tomorrow morning.

Om: Ok..(smiles)

After the kids changed into their night dress, they both jumped into the bed and occupied the right and left edges of the bed. Now there were only enough space between them, for two adults to squeeze in.

Omkara and Gauri gazed at each other rather awkwardly and then at the small size of the bed.

Om: What is this Ayaan and Navya..? You both sleep in the middle, Papa and your Mumma will sleep on the either ends.

Ay: No Papa..We want to hug both of you from both sides. We usually sleep like that with Mumma..She sleeps in the middle.

Gauri was at a loss of words. She was looking at Omkara for rescue.

Na: Papa Mumma..Please don't waste time..We are feeling sleepy and we want to hear the story before that.

Ga: Ok Omkara..you get into bed and tell them the story. I will return after freshening up and changing into my nightdress.

Omkara got the clue that he needed to make them sleep soon, so that they can escape from this awkward situation.

He got into the bed and lay down between the kids. Both of them hugged him from either sides, when Gauri switched off the bedroom light. Now their was only a faint glow of the bedside lamps, surrounding them.

Om: Ok Gauri..Take your time..(winks meaningfully)

Gauri went off and came after a long time. But when she came back, she was surprised to see the kids, still awake.

Omkara was still telling the story...

Om: ..And then they all lived happily ever after..End of story..

Na: Nooo Papaa, not again...how many times I have to tell you..Its not the end..Please tell more..

Omkara looked at Gauri with a helpless look and then the kids saw her. And then Ayaan moved a little towards the bed's edge.

Ay: Wow..Mumma also came..get into the bed Mumma..here..Papa, please move a little towards Navya..So that Mumma can sleep between me and you..

Omkara watched as Gauri got into the bed, into the very little space that was available between Ayaan and himself.

Like Omkara, Gauri too lay on her back, facing the ceiling.  Gauri was highly aware of his presence and she shifted uncomfortably on the bed.

Then came the most awkward moment. The kids snuggled close to them from either sides, trying to hug them both.

Na: Papa, Mumma, please move closer and turn towards each other,hugging each other. We want to hug you both.

Gauri and Omkara turned towards each other and avoided each other's eyes. She could feel the warmth emanating from Omkara's body.

Ayaan pushed her towards Omkara and Navya pushed him towards her. Omkara looked into Gauri's face and Gauri's face felt really hot under his gaze as she looked back.

Without thinking anything else, Omkara placed his arm around her petite form and hugged her, Gauri closed her eyes and she had to snuggle close to him.

She could hear her own heart beats, loudly inside her ears. Their faces were only inches apart.

Ayaan and Navya, switched off the bedside lamps on either side. They threw their arms and legs across both their Mumma-Papa's bodies so that they remained locked inside.

Omkara could smell her sweet fragrance and he instinctively moved his face closer to her face, so that they were now only a few centimeters apart.

Gauri didn't dare to open her eyes, even once, since she was afraid of losing herself.

Moments passed and the kids slept off soon. Both Gauri and Omkara were trying to sleep hard, but they couldn't, given the strong force of attraction, which was building up with an uncontrollable speed.
******* End of PART 5*******

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