For the entire day Gauri never stepped foot out of the fabric room except for the occasional bathroom break. When she heard that the Boss was ordering lunch for the entire department Gauri breathed out a sigh of relief because she didn't want to be bothered by the likes of Ajay or Ishana in the canteen. It didn't take long for Gauri to pick up the scent of food coming her way and when she opened her lunch she was even more thrilled that it was a dish full of vegetables in a light sauce. She didn't even realize how hungry she was until she had practically devoured everything in less than 5 minutes. Good thing her Boss even bought them hot tea with the meal because once she took a sip Gauri felt her fatigue immediately fade away.

"So good."

Staring at his computer screen Omkara was all smiles. His eyes were glued to Gauri the moment the lunch was delivered into the fabric room. He even laid out his lunch portion out on his desk waiting to eat lunch with her but when she started to scarf down the food Omkara couldn't keep up.

"Khanna you did well. She seem to really like the food."

From out of the corner was Khanna who felt like he had just received another lease on life.

"Thank you Boss."

"Seems like you even made an effort to keep that tea pretty hot. How did you manage when the restaurant is 20 minutes away? I can't even see the steam coming from my own cup."

Of course Khanna had put in great effort today after almost losing his life yesterday. He had purposely grabbed Gauri's lunch and tea and zapped it in the microwave before sending it her way.

"Sorry Boss. Next time I will make sure your tea is hot."

"No need. You did good today."

The smile on his Boss's face was enough to cool the puddle of sweat forming on his back.

"Boss is totally smitten. So dangerous! This is worse then when he was just a workaholic." Khanna cried to himself.

Letting herself lean back in her chair Gauri stared at the dress that she meticulously was working on. She managed to complete the top portion of the dress which was of course the easy part. With only 2 more hours left in the day Gauri would have to spend most of her time embroidering along the hem of the dress. This task will take her a few days to complete but once she does the dress that she had design on paper will come alive. The more she looked at her hard work the more she worried because Riddhima had not bother to make an appearance at all and Jhanvi's words were a constant reminder. "Do not let this dress out of your sight." Gauri hated the fact that she knew this dress of hers was not safe if she left it's sight.

"I guess this is the only way to get peace of mind."

Taking out her shears Gauri cuts out enough fabric to make a duplicate top.

When Omkara saw her actions his lips curved up into a sly smile.

"So cunning."

By doing this Gauri figured that this was the safest way to go to ensure the safety of her dress. Granted this means she had to work twice as much but in the end it would be worth it. Looking at the clock again Gauri almost forgot to text Dilpreet to let him know that she didn't want to stay overtime today since she was just too tired from lack of sleep.

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Gauri: Dilpreet you don't have to pick me up tonight since I'm leaving work on time today. I will just catch the bus at 5:00.

Dilpreet: I can pick you up at 5. I just left work and will be borrowing Rudra's car to run some errands. I will be in the area. You can save money on bus fare.

Omkara could see Gauri's eyes contemplating on his offer as she reads the text he just sent. The anxiousness he was feeling was all new to him. He didn't know how to calm his rapidly beating heart and at this point he was staring at his phone and at his monitor waiting for Gauri's fingers to press on those buttons.

Gauri: If it's not too much trouble then I will wait for you at the entrance at 5:00.

Khanna saw his Boss suddenly jump up from his seat fist pumping the air along with a childlike grin on his face and all he could do was shake his head and look down towards the floor "Boss...your image...has totally change in my mind...."

Feeling like he had just won a big prize Omkara quickly responded.

Dilpreet: I will be there.

Grabbing his jacket Omkara was headed out the door.

Khanna: Boss where are you going? It's only 3.

"I have a car to get and clothes to change into."

"Wha...what am I suppose to do?" Khanna asked.

"Sit there and watch her...and this time do not make the same mistake Khanna."

He could feel the chill return to the room as his Boss left him with a warning that cause the sweat on his back to soak through his shirt.

"The Boss is only different when it comes to Ms. Sharma. My life is looking bleak. I hope they get together soon if not I might as well start calling in sick."

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As he headed back to his home where he knew Rudra was Omkara couldn't wait to spend more time alone with Gauri today. He was already a bit gloomy the entire morning when they were separated by a small monitor. He even instructed Khanna to order him a bigger computer screen to be delivered ASAP.

When Rudra saw the mighty Omkara walk through the door he almost fell out of his seat.

"What are you doing home so early? This is not like you. Something wrong?"

"I'm here to borrow your crappy car."

"What?"

"I need it to pick up Gauri in two hours."

"Wha..what? Why not use your own car?"

"Because Dilpreet has no car."

Rudra started to laugh. "So you are picking up Gauri as Dilpreet and you made it seem like Omkara Oberoi was successful in being able to take her home every night."

"Omkara Oberoi is Dilpreet." Claimed Omkara.

"Shouldn't you stop pretending to be Dilpreet? I'm telling you Omkara. When you get caught I don't think Gauri will forgive such a lie."

As he head up the stairs to pick out clothes to change into Rudra's words started to weigh heavily on his mind. It's just that as Omkara Oberoi he knew that Gauri would not cross the boundaries of having a relationship with her boss but as Dilpreet he could at least have a fighting chance to enter her guarded heart.

"Maybe for just a while longer." Omkara mumbled to himself.

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It was almost 5 so Gauri carefully folded her dress along with other materials and put it in a bag to take home.

"At least I can work on it at home."

As she headed towards the entrance she was unaware of Ishana still being a bit peeved that she had rejected her help walking closely behind.

Gauri could see Dilpreet standing in front of glass doors waiting for her so she hurried her steps and opened the doors but then she felt someone push her from behind.

Unable to retain her balance with her hands full Gauri fell to her knees. Ajay who was nearby came running towards a fallen Gauri who was struggling to get back up.

Ajay: Are you alright?

Not wanting to take Ajay's hand Gauri tried to stand up on her own but the slight sting on her knees made them buckle.

"I know that I am here to pick you up but to actually having to literally pick you up was not expected."

His voice once again gave her relief. With his black mask and gray tshirt and dark jeans he picked her up from the ground easily.

"Time to take you home."

Gauri felt her cheeks burn as many eyes were looking at them.

"Dilpreet can you set me down?"

Looking down at her embarrassed figure Omkara set her down.

"At least let me help you walk to the car."

"Thanks Dilpreet."

Ajay could not help but clench his fists tighter ready to just punch anyone who dared to piss him off now.

"Who is that damn guy! He is always around her!"

Ishana: I have no idea.

"Why did you push her Ishana." Ajay asked in anger.

"Wha...what? No. I was trying to catch up to her but I tripped on my own heels and accidentally pushed her forward. I am sad you think of me like that Ajay." cried Ishana.

Ajay wasn't really sure if her words were true or not but the last thing he wanted was to have people stare at them.

"Sorry. Stop crying Ishana. I'm sorry."

Pretending to stop her tears Ishana smiled at Ajay.

"It's okay. So are we still meeting at the restaurant tomorrow at 7?"

"Yes. I have sent out a text message earlier today. Did you not receive it?"

"I did. I just wanted to make sure since I am really excited."

Ajay looks at the two people getting in a car ..."I am also excited for tomorrow."

"You two seem to be staring at those two for a long time now." said Riddhima from behind.

Ishana: Riddhima. You are coming tomorrow too right?

Riddhima: Of course. And it seems Ajay here has been smitten by the new girl.

Ajay: What are you saying Riddhima. You are still the one everyone wants.

Riddhima: Oh really? I don't see you pursuing me like you use to.

Ajay laughs it off as he waves goodbye to the two women.

"I'll see you both tomorrow."

Riddhima could see Ishana look at Ajay's back with longing.

"Oh Ishana....don't tell me you like Ajay?"

"No..No....he's just very handsome thats all. I just don't understand why it has to be Gauri."

Riddhima: Well it seems we both feel the same way about Gauri Sharma.

Ishana: I just don't understand why she gets all the attention as well as all the good opportunities.

"You know we can help each other. You can't just let her get everything Ishana. What do you say?"

Nodding her head Ishana was ready to join hands with Riddhima who clearly had it out for Gauri.

"Let's give her a night to remember tomorrow shall we?"

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