Chapter 32

After fearing for a moment that he might have lost the love of his life Om refused to take Gauri home, instead he made it clear that they were returning to his private mansion. Only when he forced her to soak with him in the hot spring did it dawn on her that it has been a long tiring night. The hot water was such a great way to ease her mind and relax her body. But she still needed the CD as well has her personal computer system. Leaning against her husband's chest with his arms around her waist "Tell Khanna to bring the CD and also pack up my computer equipment and bring it here." Just the thought that a CD like that existed made him tighten his embrace "Why do you need that CD? Should just burn it. Disgusting." The images of him touching Ishana was still fresh in his mind. The hands that were supposedly his touching her flesh made his skin crawl.

Gauri smirks "Burn it? No. I need to watch it again." Om quickly turns his wife around to look into her honey brown eyes "Why?" With her fingers she slowly brushes away a few strands of his wet hair that was hiding his darkening eyes "To play with my prey of course." Grabbing her soft fingers and holding it against his lips "I just don't want to taint your eyes with such obscene footage." Locking her arms around his neck "My eyes are sharp and clear as ever so don't worry. This wife of yours will show you something much to your delight later." His mood was lighter seeing his wife's playful nature "Oh?" Running her fingers along his chiseled chest "Who dares to impersonate my husband and still think he can live so freely?" With his hand suddenly grabbing the nape of her neck she felt his lips crushing down onto hers while his tongue passionately chases hers. Reluctantly parting from her lips to allow her to breathe "Didn't know my wife could get this angry on my behalf." This time it was Om staring at her cold gaze. And with her small fingers pinching his chin forcing him to face her "Make no mistake Dear Husband..I am as much yours as you are mine. To dare make such a video bedding my husband...best pray they have 9 lives...but even then I Mrs. Gauri Omkara Singh Oberoi will never let them go." Curving up his lips as he pulls his vicious wife closer "Are we shedding blood again?" Gauri chuckles at the thought "Death is too boring for a woman like Ms. Patel. She has put forth so much effort that I should at least give a fitting response." Running his palm against her silky back as he slowly kisses her delectable neck "Fine...I won't kill them since you have other plans but I will make no promises after you are done playing. If by then I am still angry the Patels cannot escape their fate." Wrapping her legs around his waist and letting his member tease the many folds of her oasis "Let me help you calm down." Their bodies were now in sync to each others needs. His thrusts answered to the cries of her moans while his mouth took great pleasure in suckling her breasts and as she calls out his name the moment she reached her limit he could only think of how foolish he was to doubt their love for even a split second. Truly he was lucky she was in his life and all he could ask for was that she would accompany him in every lifetime. With her watery golden eyes looking back at him "I'm hungry." Thinking back the two really didn't get to eat Om lifted his wife up in his arms "What do you want..I will tell Khanna to prepare it." Using her hands to squeeze the water from her husband's silky black hair "Tandoori Chicken." "So late at night? You sure?" Gauri motions her husband to walk faster "I do not plan to sleep so soon....I have things I want to do first."

"Alright. Tandoori Chicken it is."

Gauri was quite impressed with Khanna. Not only was he so quick when given tasks but being able to set up her complicated computer system was praise worthy. "Khanna I am quite surprise you are able to put my computer system back together with such accuracy." Scratching the back of his head "Um..Madam..actually I had to take a picture of every cord and its connections in order to replicate the same setup you had at the Sharma residence." Gauri laughs at how truthful this loyal man was "Well that is very clever. Thank you. And do you have the CD?" Taking out the Disk that was securely inside it's case "Yes Madam." With the CD in her hand Gauri instructed Khanna to let all the servants leave for the rest of the night. With something such as this she didn't want his people to see. "Yes Madam."

Staring at his wife wolf down an entire plate of Tandoori Chicken was very amusing. "Do you want more?" Taking big gulps of water to quench her thirst after such a satisfying meal "No need. It is time to play." Making her way towards her computer "Let the games begin." Sitting down she first inserts the CD into the drive and as it loads she could sense a cold chill from behind.

Om: Are you sure you want to watch it again?

Gauri grabs his hand and pulls her husband to sit beside her "Let me show you something that will sure to make you happy." The moment she pushed play using her own program Om's eyes were icy cold as it fixated on Ishana constantly moaning out his name. But with just one click from Gauri's mouse the image magnified 50x towards an ice bucket that was sitting on the nightstand. His eyes no longer cold but replaced with an intense fire instead "That face is not mine." Gauri's lips curves up seeing the reflection of another man on the ice bucket "I told you this will be fun." As Gauri continued to surf through the footage her eyes brightened "Found you..." Staring at the zoomed in screen Om couldn't quite understand what his wife meant. "What did you find?" Using her mouse she pointed at a small corner on the right side of the frame. Squinting his eyes "A.J?" Gauri shuts down the video "A product like this can only be done by someone as good as him. The moment I saw it I knew."

Om laughs at the stupidity "Why would he leave such a trail?"

Gauri smiles "People like him who take pride in their craft can't help but gloat about it. He has never been caught so his arrogance can only grow."

Om: Then how did you know about him?

Gauri: The circle of those who are at the top of their game is very small. And besides I've seen his work before on the black market his talent is only within that scope...nothing special.

Om: Is my wife's talent for sell on the black market?

Gauri turns around and locks her arms around her husband's neck and whispers "Well there was a time when an Oberoi paid me 5 million for intel on Gauri Kumari Sharma."

Stupefied "You are NightSky?!" Her laughter just further confirmed it. She felt his hands grab her and with his husky voice "Dear Wife has been playing with me since the beginning?" Putting her lips against his ear "You forgot Dear Husband...it is you who came looking for me."

Turning back towards her computer leaving Om to soak in that his wife was the most sought after hacker on the black market "What are you doing now?" Tapping on her keyboard "I am hunting." 5 minutes passed when a man's face appeared on her screen. "Who is that?"

Gauri: I found him so I hacked into his webcam...that is AJ.

Om clenches his fist the moment he heard that this was the man who produce such a disgusting clip "A...J.."

His wife was still busy tapping on her keyboard till a large file was done downloading. "What is that?"

Gauri: That is the original video clip. A person like him would always keep the un-doctored clip as leverage in case his clients ever try to silence him.

Gauri then takes out her phone "Khanna...I need you to retrieve something for me."

Khanna: Yes Madam what is it.

Gauri looks at her angry husband "A fool. I will send you his picture as well as his address. But wait outside his place until I give you the signal. When you have him detained take him to the basement...your boss will take care of the rest."

Khanna: Yes Madam! I am on it!

After hanging up the phone Khanna's excitement skyrocketed "It's so good to have Madam. So many fun things to do since Madam's arrival."

Gauri: Hmm..Khanna seems quite motivated.

Om: Why did you need him to wait for a signal to grab that bastard.

Gauri smirks as she continues to tap on her computer. Still looking at the now minimize screen Om could see AJ still working on his computer. AJ has been up late working on his new client's video when all of a sudden his screen went black. "What the hell! Who the F**k can pass my firewall!" About to unplug is computer when words started to appear on his screen.

    "AJ has been a very very naughty boy."

Finally he saw the blinking light on his webcam "Shit! Who are you?!"

    "The boogeyman."

When a pair of golden eyes flashed on his screen did he realize that the person who has crippled his computer was "NightSky" Rumors has it that the infamous NightSky had once wiped a renowned hacker off the grid for challenging her. And when asked about the cyber attack the hacker warned that if you ever see a pair of golden eyes flash on your screen...then it's over for you...till this day that hacker has never dared return. Sweat was now forming on his forehead "NightSky?! What have I done?!"

    "Omkara Singh Oberoi."

Shaking his computer screen "Omkara Singh Oberoi?! Did he hire you?! I can pay double!"

    "Husband."

Gauri and Om could see the dejection on AJ's face as he slumps back into his chair and at that very moment Gauri gave Khanna who was patiently waiting the signal.

    "See you real soon."

As the golden eyes start to dimmer on his screen a reflection of a black shadowy figure was standing behind him. AJ jumps out of his seat only to have someone clutching his throat and with just one swing from Khanna AJ was seen lying motionless on the floor. As Khanna looks towards the computer screen his evil smile stretch ear to ear...

    "Good Job Khanna."

Khanna: Thanks Madam.

Leaning back onto his chair Om started to clap **Clap Clap** "To strike fear in someone without even having to appear....this is the first I've seen."

Gauri chuckles "Are you teasing me? Not everyone has a powerful force at their beck and call."

Om: Teasing? I think that if you wanted you could disable my entire network in the comfort of your own room.

Gauri smirks "I guess we will never know."

Turning back to her computer Gauri opens up the downloaded file. As the two sat back to see the original footage of Ishana willingly sleeping with AJ as she calls out Om's name...the two could only laugh. Seeing how Om's eyes were now glued to the computer screen Gauri wanted to tease him a bit "It seems you are enjoying the show...Do you now regret it wasn't you in the video...Ms. Patel is a beauty...even AJ couldn't resist and lied that he was just the help."

Pinching her chin "Are you jealous?" Grabbing her husband by the collar "Gauri Kumari Sharma does not know the meaning of such a nuisance word. But be warn Dear Husband those eyes of yours should only reflect me." Sliding his hand behind her neck Om pressed his lips against the soft lips that he craves day and night. "I wouldn't have it any other way."

Om: So what are you planning to do with the original footage?

Gauri smiles "Distribute of course. And plus your Dadi has invited so many prominent people as well as the media to your birthday party Saturday..Don't you think we should prepare some sort of entertainment for your guests?"

Om: Yes we should.

Gauri: And when it is all over I also have a present for you. But for now I need you to let Ms. Patel feel as if she has finally laid claim on you. The happier she is the better.

Om: As I am doing all this what will you be doing?

Gauri lazily leans on Om's shoulder "Take care of my father of course."

Thinking of Tej Om couldn't help be feel a bit guilty "Will you at least tell him the truth?" As her eyes slowly closes "It will be the first thing I do when I wake up." With his sleeping wife in his arms Om slowly carries her to their soft bed and as he laid her down he gently kissed her forehead. Turning back once more to see her sound asleep he then made his way to the basement where he too will have a bit of fun and with the sound proof walls as a barrier all the loud screams that night never once befall on Gauri's ears.

The next morning Gauri did what she had promised. Escorting her father back home she had explained everything to him as well as reveal what she was planning to do because knowing her dad he wouldn't hesitate to order Dandi and Ranveer to take care of the situation. In this aspect Om and her father were the same. They both didn't like to waste time and would rather just rid of the problem rather than play mind games. But for Gauri this little game would be much more satisfying. As she sits with her father to enjoy lunch Gauri could sense that he had something on his mind.

Gauri: Dad. Is there something you want to say? You keep staring at me.

Tej: Did you tell him yet?

Gauri smiles: No.

Tej smiles brightly: So I didn't miss anything?

Gauri: Nope.

Tej: Then when will you tell him?

Gauri: On his Birthday.

Tej frowns at the thought that he had to wait 3 more days "Is it really necessary to wait that long?"

Gauri nibbles on some bread "I want it to be an unforgettable Birthday for him...a present only I can give." Conceding defeat Tej could only be patient but the thought of having to share the news with Dadi made him a bit concerned.

Tej: How will you deal with that Mrs. Oberoi? That old woman made it clear of her dislike for you.

Gauri continues to nibble on her bread "Sometimes an old person like her needs a rude awakening. Only then will she know her place."

His mind was at ease seeing how calm his daughter was but still she was his baby girl. "Well I will be there. If she dares to disgrace you I will not stand idly by."

Wiping the crumbs off her mouth "It's not necessary dad. I will be the last of her worries."

For three days he has missed his wife dearly. Having to face Ishana every morning at the breakfast table while she discusses plans of their wedding to Dadi was a torture he hated enduring. But the more she smiled the more it reminded him of his wife's words "The happier she is the better." It wasn't hard to act like things were going according to her plan. All he had to do was keep quiet and nod from time to time fooling even Dadi.

Dadi glancing at Om while everyone was enjoying their morning meal "Tomorrow is the party have you prepared yourself for the announcement?"

Om sarcastically: What is there to prepare? It's my birthday should it not be me who is the main attraction?

Ishana happily chimes in "Of course you are! And then we will announce to everyone about our engagement and in two weeks time we will hold the wedding."

Shivaay and Annika could only lower their heads self-blaming that maybe because they had tricked Om that he was now in this predicament. As for Rudra who was confused as to why this was happening was afraid to speak up and bear the brunt of Dadi's wrath.

Thinking that her grandson has finally accepted this reality "I see that you have taken the liberty of planning how you will be announcing the engagement. I heard you have bought fireworks and water fountains to decorated our garden. I am happy to see that you are putting in the effort to make this celebration grand."

"I would only give the best to the Mrs. Omkara Singh Oberoi. Tomorrow night I will make sure it will be unforgettable."

Ishana could not hide the delight that was soaring through her veins. If she had known that all she had to do was to sacrifice her body she would have done this months ago. "Oh Om..I can't wait for tomorrow night. My parents are also looking forward to it."

Om: That is good to hear.

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-Saturday Night Om's Birthday-

Tonight the Oberoi Mansion was the place to be. The guests arrived right on time while the media was permitted to come 1 hour early to set up. The Oberoi's private garden was already breath-taking during the day but with fairly lights and water fountains to light up the night the garden had transformed itself into a dreamland. With a full moon and the cool night breeze setting the tone everyone was enjoying themselves as they gossip about the rumor that tonight was the announcement of Omkara's engagement to Ishana. The Patels wasted no time the last few days boasting about the union to their friends that now even the media was anxious to get the entire scoop. As the guests started to mingle they noticed that a stage was set up with a big projection screen as a background making everyone more envious that a display of affection was on its way. Standing beside their daughter the Patels were feeling pretty special hearing all the chatter regarding the engagement. Some even congratulated them before the announcement making Ishana blush. Tonight she had picked out a royal blue strapless dress with a high slit showing her long legs. With blue gemstones adorning her neck and ears Ishana felt like the queen of the night. She could see all the women looking at her enviously as she happily told about how Om was responsible for all the decor tonight.

Woman 1: Ms. Patel I must say you are a lucky woman. To think you were able to make Omkara Singh Oberoi settle down.

Woman 2: He must love you very much to decorate this entire place like this. Fairylights were strung up on every tree,shrub, and poles illuminating the entire garden. This is like having stars down here on earth. Who wouldn't love it?

Woman 3: Only the beautiful Ms. Patel could tame a man like Omkara Oberoi.

As the praises kept flooding in Ishana was blooming with happiness and now all that was left was for the Oberois to make their grand entry. Applauses were heard when Rudra was seen escorting Dadi to the main table followed by Shivaay who had a pregnant Annika on his arm but whom everyone was waiting for was Omkara who was the last to make an appearance. Tonight he had on his diamond studs paired with his signature black suit but tonight he especially wore a white tie to match his wife. With his hair in a half pony and deep eyes that melted every woman at the party Om made his way to the stage. The media was in a frenzy as they fought for the best pictures.

Ishana's heart was now racing as she sees her future husband prepare to announce to the entire world that he was hers. With his hand he gradually picks up the microphone

Om: I would like to thank everyone for coming to my Birthday Party but let not fool ourselves...What you are all waiting for is the formal announcement of the Mrs. Omkara Singh Oberoi.

Laughter erupted hearing Omkara's truthful words. Walking closer to the stage Ishana was waiting patiently for Om to introduce her only to see his eyes divert all the way to the back.

Om: Well I will no longer make you wait because I too have been waiting for this day. I welcome you Mrs. Gauri Omkara Singh Oberoi.

And with a snap of his fingers fireworks were set off towards the back where a huge water fountain was displayed. When everyone turned a beautiful woman with a white sari appeared. Her long wavy hair was flowing with the wind while her sari sparkled under the moon. As she slowly made her way to the stage with her father happily escorting her she could hear all the whispers making their rounds. Gasps were heard the moment Gauri's name slip through Om's lips leaving Ishana to stand there speechless and dumbfounded. Dadi's face was getting paler by the minute and when she saw Om reach out for Gauri's hand she was livid. Tej could see the hatred in Dadi's eyes so he gave her a look of warning in which Dadi completely dismissed.

Standing in front of the two Dadi was at her limits "Omkara! What is the meaning of this!"

Om kisses his wife's hand as he slowly turns to Dadi "Letting the world know who my WIFE is."

Dadi took two steps back from shock "Wife?! A woman like her could never be worthy of becoming an Oberoi Bahu!"

Gauri smiles at the old lady "So to mean Ms. Patel is worthy?"

Dadi stands up straight with Ishana by her side "Of course! With her upbringing and class only she is worthy!"

The media was now having a field day shoving each other in order to record this juicy piece of news.

Gauri sarcastically let out a small chuckle "Class and upbringing?" just then every media personnel's phone started to ring or ping with notifications. It soon followed by everyone's phone ringing and pinging. As everyone looks at their phone their face was full of disgust. Eyes were now all on Ishana who was nervous to see such looks directed towards her.

Ishana tightly holds on to Dadi's arm "What is going on?! Why is everyone looking at me?!!" Dadi was trying to calm Ishana down "It's alright dear I will make it right." But before Dadi could say anything a video was being shown on the big projector by the stage. Everyone's jaw dropped hearing Ishana call out Om's name while being defiled by an unknown man. Everyone's eyes were glued to the big screen as they saw Ishana evilly as she starts to unbutton Samarjeet's shirt "I am more than ready..and besides you are not half bad...I trust you will make this night pleasurable so that the video would come out perfectly." Her scheme of knowingly wanting to trap Om was being played for everyone to see and hear. Ishana's legs were starting to buckle when her parents came rushing to her side.

Mr. Patel: Ishana!! What is this!

Mrs. Patel: Ishana! Snap out of it dear!

But Ishana was not the only one who had no words. Dadi could not believe her eyes as the woman whom she believed to be perfect for the Oberoi family was happily seducing another man as she groans and moans out her grandson's name.

Ishana starts to panic while grabbing onto Dadi's arm "Dadi..NO!! this is FAKE I am being set up!"

Dadi angrily flings Ishana's arms away "Do not touch me with your dirty hands!"

Seeing how she had no more dignity left Ishana was going to drag everyone with her. Pointing her finger at Dadi and the entire Oberoi clan "Don't you dare call me dirty! You think you are so clean?!"

Dadi: What?!

Ishana sneered "Why don't you let everyone here know that your son Shatki had an affair with a whore who then gave birth to a baby boy!"

Dadi's face was now pure white "YOU! How Dare you!"

Ishana then turns to the media yelling out "And do you want to know who the whore gave birth to? The Birthday Boy...Omkara Singh Oberoi! OH wait should we even call him an Oberoi?"

Turning to Gauri "Do you think he is worthy of you now Ms. Sharma? A son of a whore." As everyone waited for Gauri's answer they were shock to hear a loud "SMACK" befall on Ishana's face "This is for insulting my husband. And THIS **SMACK!** is for causing my father's heart attack. Staggering back with blood flowing at the corners of her mouth "You dare slap me?!" Gauri curves up her lips as she lifts her redden hands once more **SMACK SMACK** "For calling my mother in law a whore."

Barely standing Ishana was still not accepting defeat "Don't lie! The blood flowing through his veins is dirty! You know you regret it!"

Gauri smiles as she walks up to her husband and laying her palm against his chest "I regret nothing. Whichever blood that pumps this heart I will accept it wholeheartedly." Om's eyes could not shift away from his wife as the words rolled out from her mouth. The only thing he wanted to do was to smile brightly for everyone to see. Always thinking is birth was a family's dirty secret but today this woman before him made him grateful for being born. The love that the two had for each other was hard not to see and Ishana was no exception. Thinking that things couldn't get any worse everyone's phones started to ring and ping once again. This shook Ishana to the core. "What could it be now?!" Gauri evilly smiles as she leans closer to Ishana "It will never end for you."

Media 1 : OMG the footage is on every porn site!

Media 2: It's gone viral!

Ishana grabs her phone only to be horrified that everything was true! Her naked body straddling AJ while calling out Om's name was being viewed by millions! She looked towards her parents to find comfort but all that was seen was total humiliation. Slumping down to the ground thinking back how tonight was suppose to be her night Ishana started to scream hysterically "Gauri! I will kill you!" Jumping up to run towards Gauri Ishana was quickly held back by Dandi and Ranveer "Do not even dare." As they pin her to the ground Gauri comes over and whispers at the pitiful woman "Do not worry. I will transfer the profits from the porn sites to your account." Dandi and Ranveer then dragged a screaming and kicking Ishana out of Oberoi Mansion followed by her disgraced parents.

Gauri then turns her sites towards Dadi who was trying to hide her face from all the people.

Gauri: So Dadi...was she the woman that was worthy of being a Oberoi Bahu more than I?

Dadi tries to save her face and looks straight into Gauri's eyes as she loudly announces "I have been wrong about Ms. Patel. But since Omkara has already married you I will accept you as an Oberoi Bahu."

Gauri's laughter spread like wildfire "AHAHAHA Accept me as an Oberoi Bahu? I don't recall wanting to be one."

Dadi angrily: What do you mean?! You are his wife hence you are an Oberoi Bahu.

"I am not an Oberoi. I am either Gauri Kumari Sharma or Mrs. Omkara only. You can keep your last name an await another worthy woman like Ms. Patel."

Dadi looked over at Omkara only to see him smile at his wife "You can't even control your wife?!"

Omkara: She was never a woman that could be controlled and yet I love her for that.

Dadi fumes "Because of you the Oberoi name is tarnished! And now because of your wife I am made into a fool in front of everyone!"

Gauri walks up to Dadi "Do not give me all the credit. You did most of the work."

Feeling as if she was about to faint Rudra rushed toward his Dadi "Dadi..I think it's best if I take you back to your room to rest. We can discuss family matter privately later."

As Rudra tries to hurry and escort Dadi back they could hear Tej roaring laughter "My daughter is worthy of the Sharma last name only!" Even though they could no longer see Dadi's face everyone knew that the old woman's pride was badly wounded tonight.

As the crowd slowly dwindled leaving only Omkara's siblings and her father did Gauri pull out a box with a blue and pink ribbon.

Gauri shyly hands over the present "This is for you." Seeing his wife act shy after being so ruthless earlier "Should I be afraid?" Tej, Shivaay, Annika, and Rudra were all looking at the two when Om slowly untied the ribbon. Opening the box to reveal two pairs of baby socks...one pink and one blue. Annika was the first to GASP loudly "OH!!"

Om picked up the socks from the box and looked at his glowing wife "You? Me?" Gauri nods her head and put his hand against her belly "Yes. You and Me...made this." Om lifts up his wife and twirled her up in the air "Gauri! You and Me!! We are going to be parents!" As he was so focused on Gauri no one noticed Ishana had made her way back. Only when Gauri looked up did she see a gun pointed on Omkara's back. Without a second thought Gauri pushed her husband out of the way as the bullet pierced through her chest.

Time stood still for a moment as he turns to see his wife slowly falling down. Throwing his knees towards the ground to catch her while Dandi and Ranveer give chase to Ishana. Om could see the blood gushing from Gauri's chest.

In a state of shock Om could only mumble out "Gauri?...Gauri? No..Why?" Gauri looks into her husband's eyes as she reaches to caress his face "Because I will be damn to let another person die in my place. Especially you."

Om grabs the hand and grips it tightly "How can you be so selfish?! Our child?!"

Gauri smiles "Idiot who said I was dying..hurry...I will be waiting to be saved." As her eyes closes Om rushes his wife to the hospital "I will save you! Wait for me."

**Phew...I hope you guys like this update. I had this in mind all along and didn't want to change anything even though I think most was wanting a happy birthday present. And also THANK YOU for all the comments I enjoyed reading them. Don't forget to leave your comments and VOTE as the next update will be the last **