Gauri closes her door and went straight towards all the outfits that she had prepared for the trip. Unfortunately she didn't plan on having dinner with anyone therefore her wardrobe was strictly business attire.

Gauri: Well I guess this will do.

She reaches for a sleeveless white button top and paired it with her black wide leg slacks. She tucked her shirt in and accessorized it with a simple silver belt. She then picked out simple studded diamond earrings to complete her look. As for her hair she was just going to keep it simple. She let it all hang down with simple waves dropping down to her waist. She tucked one side behind her ears to reveal the nice diamond earring. Gauri took one last look at herself in the mirror " such a shame I didn't pack a dress. But then again..this dinner is business in itself..so I guess this is fitting for the occasion. Gauri then picks up her favorite dark plum lipstick and applies it and as for her eyes she was happy with her black winged eyeliner. "Hopefully this will be a successful night Gauri thought to herself.

Om on the other hand went straight to his all black suit. He kept his hair in a half pony. But while getting ready Om couldn't shake the feeling as if something was not right. Gauri Kumari Sharma that he knew about have never liked to socialize with anyone. But why was she so quick to accept his dinner invitation. It couldn't be that she was in awe of him because whenever their eyes met he felt a sense of emptiness in them. Om started to think Shivaay was right. GKS was not as innocent as he thought. She was always so calm during their travels whereas other women would be nervous and shy or trying their best to get his attention. Om thought it was best to be on alert. His intuition was telling him to be weary of GKS. Things were just not adding up. But whatever it may be Om was going to get what Shivaay needed. He might not be able to win the land deal but he will make sure to find out if GKS is interested in that oaf Abay Kapoor. Om did not like the feeling of Abay being linked to GKS. It was like a beautiful flower being planted on cow dung.

When the time had came Om knocked on Gauri's door to be welcomed by such a sight. She was not like any woman he had ever come across. She was indeed Tej Sharma's daughter. When one possessed such beauty not much effort is needed to impress. Her outfit alone commanded respect. And those plum lips and sharp eyes warned one to not overstep certain boundaries.

Om reaches out his hand for Gauri's " You are looking very beautiful Ms. Sharma.

Gauri: " You are looking handsome as always Mr. Oberoi.

Om's gaze started to shift to the envelope that Gauri was holding on to. He wanted to ask her what was that she was holding but decided against it. He didn't want to invade her privacy after hearing what the concierge had told him. But Om's interest did not escape Gauri's keen eyes. She knew he was curious about the envelope she was bringing to this dinner of theirs. She just smiled to herself thinking about how surprise he is going to be.

As they made their way to the reserved dining room Gauri couldn't help but noticed all the woman staring at Omkara. But she could not fault them for that. He was a fine man. Tall, dark and handsome...the type of man a woman secretly fantasizes about when they desire a hot night with a bad boy. Even she was mesmerized when she saw him at her door. His half pony and his black studded earrings made him look too dangerous to covet. As Gauri was busy noticing all the female stares she was oblivious to all the gawking that was directed towards her. Gauri never thought she had that effect on men. She always believed that men only wanted to warm up to her because she was Tej Sharma's only daughter. But Om noticed. He did not like the kind of looks these men had in their eyes . Those eyes with dark desires and inappropriate thoughts were starting to get to him. "How could Tej Sharma not send anyone to protect his only daughter on this trip he thought to himself. If he didn't have a motive for asking her out to dinner he himself would have definitely try to convince her into taking up a purely physical relationship with him.

They finally made it to an isolated dinning room that Omkara had reserved. He came behind Gauri to pull out her chair and when doing so he couldn't help but notice how refreshing she smelled. The light smell of soap. It made Om want to come a little closer..the moment Gauri turned around to sit down..Om taking the opportunity bent down to push the chair forward and slyly brushed against her ear whispering "comfortable? It was so unexpected that Gauri couldn't help but nod while her cheeks started to heat up. She has never allowed any man to come this close to her before. His hot breath sent shivers all over her body she didn't like how she couldn't control her body. Gauri hurriedly took a sip of water to cool herself down. She had to remain focused.

The waiter soon came and took their order. Both decided to order steak with a side of vegetables. During the entire meal they only managed to make simple small talk. Nothing too personal. Om didn't want to ruin their dinner with too many questions so he thought its best to wait. Soon both were finished with their meal.

Gauri: Thank you for dinner.

Om: You're welcome. Thank you for accompanying me.

Gauri smiled " well I intended to speak with you sooner or later so it was a good thing you invited me for dinner.

Om was a little confused " you wanted to talk to me? If its about me mistaking you for a boy I am very sorry. I hope I didn't offend you.

Gauri: I was not offended.

Gauri took another sip of her water and looked straight at Om "Mr. Oberoi you don't have to pretend anymore. You can relax. I know that you are not sincerely apologizing to men when what you truly believe is that I purposely tried to deceive you right?

Om was startled. She was right. His apology was far from being sincere.

Om: Fine. Lets set our facade aside. Why did you not tell me who you were?

Gauri leans back on her chair and crossed her arms : why?

Om: Because if I knew who you were then I wouldn't have talked so openly to my brother regarding the land in Pune.

Gauri couldn't help herself but let out a little laugh. " Mr. Oberoi. Regardless if I heard your phone conversation or not the outcome would have been the same. Be at ease that your phone conversation is not the reason why you will be going home empty handed.

Om looks at the woman sitting across from him. Her eyes were sharp and her tongue even sharper. She was no bunny. Once he thought that she was surrounded by all these big bad wolves but little did he know she was one herself! Probably the wolf that led the pack! She was a female version of Shivaay! How could he have been fooled by her innocent appearance.

Om: Then tell me why you didn't disclose of your identity when we were on the train. You knew I had mistaken you for a boy.

Gauri shrugs " I didn't think anything of it. I didn't think it was worth the trouble telling you who I was. We only know of each other Mr. Oberoi..we are practically strangers..we just merely run in the same circles. ...Why? What would you have done if you knew I was GKS?

Om: I would have been more careful with my words.

Gauri smiles playfully at Om " Ahhh you mean how you were going to teach me how to pick up women? Don't worry Mr. Oberoi I am not naive enough to not know about so called "guy talk. And I am fully aware of your skills regarding the ladies. I know very well that you are a gentleman but also one who clearly enjoys a woman's companionship.

Om: Listening to your words it seems like you know a lot about me but I hardly know anything about you.

Gauri comes in closer " since I am feeling generous tonight you may ask me anything and I will answer truthfully.

Om was very suspicious now. How could she be so willing?. Like she said..we were practically strangers and yet she is telling me to ask her anything?. Since he needed to know Om shoved is suspicions to the side.

Om: Well there is one thing that I want to know. Rumor has it that Abay Kapoor has propose marriage to you. We both know this is just to form an alliance between the two companies. I will not deny that this alliance will greatly effect Oberois Corps. That is why I am here to find out for sure if the rumor is true.

Gauri smiles yet again at Om. But this time it made Om flinch a little. Because that smile was not a genuine smile but was instead full of smugness.

Gauri: Before I answer you Mr. Oberoi I also have a question. If I was interested in Mr. Kapoor's proposal what would you offer to deter me? Isn't that really the question you want to ask?

She was smart. Very smart. Om thought to himself. He was having a hard time to put words together to convince GKS to not agree to the alliance. But it seems now he no longer needed to beat around the bush.

Om: You are right. From what I gather we know you have a strained relationship with your father. It doesn't take much to know that this marriage is not based on love. And I know that every woman wants to marry their true love. What I can offer you is a safe haven.

Gauri was now intrigued " safe haven?

Om: Yes. If you by chance refuse the marriage against your father's wishes we at Oberois Corps will welcome you with open arms.

Gauri was very much entertained at this point " so what you're are saying is that you will offer me a position at Oberois Corps?

Om: Yes. You will not have to worry about relying on your father in the future when you are supported by the Oberois. Your living expenses and your life of luxury will be taken care of by us.

Gauri looks at Om amusingly " Mr. Oberoi I think you've got it all wrong. First.. its true I have a strained relationship with my father. But my father is not capable of forcing me to anything I don't like. Second..I will never leave Sharma Industries. And lastly I don't need financial help to continue with how I live my life. You might want to use my strained relationship I have with my father against him but I assure you us Sharmas know how to separate our personal matters from professional ones. I have my own plans regarding my father. But one thing you've got right is that sooner or later I will have to marry and that too is something I will control. I know my father best. If he were to use all his power to pressure me it will be a very strenuous battle for me...a battle that might cost me dearly. That is why I have devise a plan to protect myself just in case that day comes. And that is why I have an offer for you.

Om: Me?

Gauri: Yes. You. Mr. Omkara Singh Oberoi. A contract that will benefit us both.

Gauri takes out the contract from the mysterious envelope and handed it to Om. Om takes one quick look and sees that this is clearly a marriage contract. He couldn't believe his eyes. This woman was insane!

Gauri could see Om's eyes were shaking. He was reading every clause and was trying to grasp the situation. Gauri gave him some time to read it through and when he was done silence filled the room. Om sat back and just stared at Gauri who sat back unfazed.

Om: Ms. Sharma...is this a joke?!!

Gauri: This is no joke Mr. Oberoi. Let me lay it out for you. The rumor is true. Abay Kapoor made a marriage offer but I have no idea if my father had accepted. But that doesn't really concern me. What I want is a countermeasure just in case my father is ready to sell me. That is why I propose this contract with you. A marriage contract if things were to not go our way. I believe the clauses are fair. We are husband and wife only by name. We will not disclose of our marriage unless we have to . We will not commit adultery during our marriage because as a Sharma and an Oberoi that is too damaging to our image. This marriage contract is for life Mr. Oberoi but I am not a woman who will keep a man unwillingly. If in the future you meet a woman you truly love and want to spend the rest of your life with her all you have to do is tell me and I will free you. No need to sneak behind my back because I assure you I will find out. And lastly as for intimacy..if by chance we had to expose our marriage to the public...we obviously would have to then play the role...I will move in with you as all husband and wife do .

Om was just speechless listening to this crazy woman's words. Does she even know what she is doing?! She wants to make me a scapegoat when the time comes?!!...And if that day never comes I am still considered a married man!! How the hell does this even benefit me??!! She is trying to tie me down without even putting out! She is CRAZY!.

Om couldn't take it anymore he was losing his mind! " Are you crazy woman?! Who the hell would sacrifice themselves for what could or could not happen?!! What makes you think I would give up my bachelorhood ?!...How does this contract even benefit me??!! I am to act as a married man even though in reality I am living a bachelor life?!! ..you might be too inexperience of what goes on between a man and a woman..but let me tell you...a MAN has needs! And you know what!..Don't be too full of yourself little girl..even though the alliance or any alliance for that matter will effect us but as an Oberoi we will never lose. So I'm sorry Ms. Sharma but I will have to reject your offer.

Gauri looks attentively at Om..maybe she approached this too business like... "Mr Oberoi. I hope I didn't offend you. I am just merely proposing a safeguard for myself and at the same time ensure that your Oberois Corps won't run into any problems. You should really think about my offer while I am still being nice.

Gauri was tired now. She tried to be professional regarding the matter but she could not afford for Omkara to reject her offer so quickly without a fight. Gauri stands up and puts her hands down at the center of the table and leans in close to whisper into Om's ear " if you say no tonight..I assure you... the next time... you will be begging me...for let you sign on the dotted line Mr. Oberoi. Om was tired of being messed with and grabs Gauri's arm and stands up pulling her forward where their faces were now just a breath apart " I highly doubt that...do not mistake my patience as a sign of weakness Ms. Sharma. I may not be as savy as you in business but you need to be aware of the kind of man you are making that kind of offer to. Wanting to be Omkara's woman is no joke. Om grabs Gauri's waist and pulls her towards his body while his other hand traces her face " You know...when a man like me sees a woman like you..all I can think of are ways to ravage you. Gauri has never in her life experience this kind of sexual intensity. Her reactions to his impulses were all natural..she let her body do what it wanted. If Om thought that this gesture would scare her he was wrong. Gauri's heart started to beat really fast and the heat she was feeling inside was raging. She looked up at Om and let both her hands travel up to his neck and pulled him down hard for a kiss. Her lips were soft and sweet..but he could tell that he must have been her first kiss. He took the liberty of exploring the inside of her mouth and chasing her tongue. Suddenly he felt her hands grab his collar tight because she was finding it hard to stand. This kiss was too much for an inexperience Gauri..he was literally taking her breath away and things were about to go blurry. She felt that her strength was being suck out. Om knew he had to stop before he could not control himself. When he pulled himself away he whispers " you see little girl...think twice before wanting to be my woman.. With those fighting words Gauri was more than up for the challenge so she was more than happy to retort back " like I said Mr. Oberoi...the next time.. you will be the one begging to sign on the dotted line.

Soon the night has ended. Gauri was escorted back to her room with her contract at hand. Before closing the door on Om..Gauri turns around... " Thank you..I had lots of fun tonight Mr. Oberoi...we will see each other again soon. Goodnight.

Om: Goodnight.

When Om returned to his own room he quickly hopped in to take a much needed cold shower. The animalistic desires that were running through his veins at the time was hard to control. " That woman will be the death of me he thought. " She is crazy. How could she even think of something like that?..Sorry Shivaay but I will not sacrifice myself for this..your just gonna have to deal with what may come he laughs to himself. When Om finally calmed down he took out his laptop to check to see if Shivaay had sent him the proposal yet. He scrolled through his emails and finally clicked on the one Shivaay had sent: " Your meeting with the Khuranas is tomorrow at noon. Good Luck.

Om runs his fingers through his hair " so troublesome..since I failed in convincing GKS to take my offer I might as well try my best to land this deal ...if not I am definitely coming home empty handed. Om decided to call it a night ..he should really rest since he has a big day ahead tomorrow...but try as he might..Gauri's words keeps on echoing inside his head " the next time you will be begging me...

As for Gauri...she knew that he would probably reject her at first..but she wanted to at least play nice and give him a chance. But since things didn't turn out the way she wanted she would have to go with plan B. Suddenly Gauri touched her lips remembering her very first kiss... " that was a pleasant surprise. But for now she had to set this matter aside since tomorrow she had to seal the deal with the Khuranas. Because just before dinner with Om Mr. Khurana had called her letting her know that Mr. Oberoi and Mr. Kapoor would be joining them tomorrow at noon. She knew why Om wanted a meeting with Mr. Khurana but she wasn't sure why the Kapoor was also going to be there. But Gauri didn't think much of it because the Kapoors was never a threat nor was Om. " She better end this deal quick and head home she thought before retiring for the night.

Gauri was sleeping soundly through the night...the hotel's bed felt like a bed of feathers..deserving of being a 5 star hotel... but unfortunately for Om who was tossing and turning trying his best to get " the crazy woman out of his mind.

The next morning Gauri was ready. She asked the concierge to call for a cab. When she reached to the lobby she saw Om was also waiting for his cab ride.

Om: Morning Ms. Sharma.

Gauri: Morning. Did you not sleep well Mr. Oberoi?

Om was taken by surprised " how did she know?!

Om: I slept fine why do you ask.

Gauri: You have bags under your eyes. Maybe allergies?

Before Om could reply their cabs were here.

Gauri: Well I guess we will meet at the Khuranas.

Gauri hopped into her cab leaving a troubled Om " how the hell did she know I was going to be there too?!! ...wait I think I'm over analyzing things...pretty sure the Khuranas had to inform her...get a grip of yourself MAN!

Om's cab was following Gauri's cab close behind. But what Om was observing during the drive was very concerning. He saw multiple cars secretly following Gauri's. Whomever that was following her were professionals because it takes a train eye like his to even notice it. But the cars weren't making any drastic moves so Om figured he would sit back and observe for the time being.

As soon as Gauri and Om reached the Khuranas' they were escorted to a luxurious backyard. A table setup for fine dining. Two men and one woman were already seated. As per Gauri's research the land is own by the Khurana siblings. Daksh Khurana and Piya Khurana. To succeed in getting this land deal she would have to convince not just one but two parties. And for the other man sitting next to Mr. Khurana ...Gauri was annoyed to see Abay Kapoor staring back at her. Om was not so happy to see Abay either. " what is he doing here? if he was here for the land surely Shivaay would have informed him...don't tell me he's here for her! the though was enough to make Om shoot Abay a disgusted look. And they only other person who noticed was Ms. Piya Khurana because she had a plan of her own. Gauri was not the only woman who wanted to be Mrs. Omkara Singh Oberoi.

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