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Chapter 13

"See –I told you she will not pay two heeds to my words!" Daadi fusses seeing Gauri wearing a different set of jewelry .

Jhanvi sighs shaking her head without replying to Daadi asks Gauri , "Gauri –Why aren't you wearing the set which Mummyji gave you?"

Gauri smiles hugging Daadi from the side , Daadi frowns trying to push her off but Gauri holds her firmly "Omkaraji –Pati parmeshwar –made me wear this Daadi –You only told to respect him? So how can I not abide by his words ! "

"What Om gave you?" Daadi asks suspiciously

"Haan !'

"Okay!" She says annoyed

"Daadi" Anika and Shivaay walk in as they touch her feet to seek blessings . Daadi blesses them as She hugs Shivaay but moves away before Anika could hug her , Anika's face falls for a splitting second but Jhanvi hugs her welcoming her .

Shivaay blinks his eyes assuring Anika , Gauri smiles seeing them exchange words through their eyes – so much in love ! Will me and he be like that one day? She wonders .

"Babhi – " Gauri pulls her in a bone crushing hug , Anika chuckles as She kisses her hairs

"How are you little one?"

"I am good!" Gauri says with a small smile

"You look lovely !"

"You too Babhi "

"Shivaay –this is Gauri – Omkara's wife!" Anika introduces

"Ani I know her – We've met them at the wedding right?"

Gauri looks clueless at Shivaay as she never met him , "Gauri this is Shivaay , Omkara's cousin and My sweet husband !"

Gauri smiles hearing her introduction "Hello—Bade Bhaiya –welcome !"

"Bade—Bhaiya ?" Shivaay asks surprised

"If You don't like it –" Gauri trails off

"Of course I Don't like it !" , Gauri's face flushes embarrassed Shivaay chuckles flicking her nose "I love it ! Who wouldn't like to have a little one?"

Gauri smiles a genuine one rubbing her nose She is bestowed with a bunch of brothers since She married .

"Where is Om Gauri?" Shivaay asks looking around while having a sip of his drink .

Gauri looks down not knowing where he is "he must be around Bhaiya –Let me check !" She offers calling onto a waiter while giving him the tray which was in her hand .

"Okay –I'll have a talk with bade papa until then " Shivaay says taking Anika's hands in his while pulling her with him .

Gauri looks down at their intertwined hands and the smiles on their faces . She inhales a long breath – remembering the One time he held her fingers in his . The way he pinned her to the wall – The way he held her wrist and twirled her around her back touching his front – the way he pulled her to dine – making her sit while serving her food and at last the way he wrapped her arms around her before going back to work . Gauri gulps back that the lump which was forming , that was the first and last time they had a happy moment .

Gauri strolls around the house finding for him . She stops by the corridor holding onto the railing . Pissed ! That he left her again alone in a family function. Gauri holds the rail tightly angry at him – her eyes wells up angrily . She tries to hold back her tears as she swallows the lump which forms.

"Gauri!"

Gauri looks to his side to see him looking at her clueless "Where the F*ck did you go?" She yells pissed .

"Gauri language!" He reminds shocked seeing her openly swearing – he turns his head around to make sure no one heard her .

"You, Jerk! I was finding you around for twenty minutes and you are worried about the language?" She yells at him furiously while holding him by his collar .

Omkara sees unshed angry tears in her eyes as she tries to fight it . Slowly he wraps her arms around her shoulder , "You know you have a thing for my collars !" He attempts to make a joke to lighten up the situation but she glares at him asking him to shut-up as she leaves his collars and tries to step back but Om holds her firmly in his arms.

"Why were you worried Gauri ?–I was in the room !—"

"You were freaking What--- in the room?" She snaps at him "I came there too !' She mumbles

"I went to pee " Omkara says chuckling liking her feisty side

"Why even the hell you had to pee when I came over?"

Omkara laughs – a laugh which came within him from inside . Gauri face palms embarrassed how much stupid can I be?

"You are too adorable !" Omkara says pulling her hands away from her face as she flushes embarrassed .

Gauri wriggles out of his arms embarrassed "Bade Bhaiya was asking for you !"Gauri says promptly

"Bade Bhaiya?" Omkara asks confused

"Err—Shivaay Bhaiya "

Omkara nods with a smile as She runs on her steps and walks forward . Omkara paces fast to match with her steps . Gauri looks through the corner of her eyes at him . Their hands touching as they walk closely to each other. As much as Both of them wanted to hold and intertwine their fingers . He wasn't courageous while She feared rejection.

"There the love birds come !" Anika chirps getting the attention of Shivaay who was indulged in a business talk with Tej . The love of Oberoi men for business was limitless Anika thanks Gauri in mind for coming soon saving her from those boring conversations .

Gauri fakes a smile hearing the word 'Love birds' , Omkara sees the through corner of eyes her face falling and the fake smile playing on her lips . Omkara as on instinct holds her palm which was against his and intertwines their fingers together , Gauri looks at him surprised before turning her attention to Anika .

"Om" Shivaay calls him happily opening his arms calling him for a hug .

Omkara's hugs him by his left arm , Shivaay looks down at his right palm tangled with Gauri's left . He smiles patting on Omkara's back .

"You can let go of her palm Om—She is not going to get lost " Shivaay teases as Omkara gives him a smile which did not reach his eyes That's what I fear Shivaay –if I leave her –I might lose her !

Gauri's cheeks heat up embarrassed as She entangles her fingers from his . Omkara's face falls disappointment . Anika pulls Gauri to a side as they decide to have a walk around the house .

Gauri while walking along the hall way she asks "Babhi – Where is Bade bhaiya's Parents ?"

Anika looks her at sadly as she says "They are no more – When I married Shivaay he had Only Roop maaji –She too passed away a few years back "

"How?" Gauri asks feeling bad

"Heart-attack !" Anika says with a heavy tone as She walks into a room followed by Gauri

"I am sorry " She says softly

Anika gives her a smile patting her cheek , "The room looks the same !" Anika comments running her eyes around "This was mine and Shivaay's room before we moved out " Anika says –her voice falling at the end .

Gauri curiously asks "Why did you move out?"

"Shivaay usually works until late night so he did not want to disturb the others too coming during the nights "

Gauri nods clearly knowing she is lying it has something to do with Daadi –the way Daadi looked at Anika shows that clearly .

"Gauri Your parents have come !" Jhanvi comes inside the room calling

"What Mumma and Dada are here?" Gauri asks surprised getting on her feet

"Yes—Goo-they are finding for you" Jhanvi says smiling

Gauri sprints out of the room making Jhanvi and Anika chuckle She is such a baby !

"Dada" Gauri shouts standing at the staircase gaining the attention of everyone present. Gauri without looking around runs straight into her Father's arms who had been talking to Omkara .

"I missed you Dada!" She whispers against his chest hugging him tighter. Shakthi hugs her back tightly kissing her hairs .

"I missed you too little one !"

Daadi shakes her head disapproving seeing Gauri behave a like a kid and the neighbour ladies looking at her mocking .

Daadi putting up a fake smile walks towards them. Omkara , Tej and Jhanvi smile seeing Gauri clinging onto her father like a 5 year old .

"So You didn't miss Mumma?" Pinky pouts at her daughter who sees her , still in her Dada's embrace .

"I missed you too" She says softly hugging Pinky

"How are you?" Pinky asks while caressing her hairs

"I am fine Mumma " Gauri says not meeting her eyes knowing her mother could read her eyes easily .

"Pinky –You should rephrased it --- You should ask Omkara beta whether he is good? –Whether Our little rebel is troubling him !"

Gauri frowns "Dada !" She chides him glaring

Omkara laughs seeing her pouting at Shakthi . Shakthi puts his hands up surrendering "Okay no more -- promise little one " He says pinching his neck .

Gauri still having a long face wraps her arms around him . "I missed you so much !" She says this time sobbing onto his chest .

"hey—hey –Little girl –don't cry—your Dada is here !" He says pulling her lightly chuckling seeing her still behave like the two year old baby who always waited for her Dada to come home. Soon as she would see him she would start rooting saying how much she missed him in few hours .

"She seems close to Shakthi!" Jhanvi whispers to Tej who was standing beside her . Tej smiles nodding "usually Daughter's are close to their fathers " He adds making Jhanvi look at him guiltier She knew how much he longed to have a second child –that to a daughter but her fears of having a daughter made Tej agree to her although she never told him the real reason why she never wanted to have a daughter .

Tej sees Jhanvi looking at him guiltier holds her palm in his squeezing it lightly while drawing circles on the back of her palm assuring her everything in fine . Jhanvi smiles – He always knew how to assure the need for words.

"Erm—" Daadi clears her throat irritated gaining their attention . Gauri extricates herself from her Dada .

"How are you Auntyji?" Shakthi asks smiling

"Alive!" Daadi replies sarcastically with a sweet-sickening smile

Shakthi and Pinky look at each other's face feeling bad .

"How are you?" Daadi asks back

"We are good!" Shakthi replies

"I knew –after all You people have dumped the burden on our shoulders !"

Shakthi looks upset hearing her words

"Daadi!" Omkara admonishes raising his tone .

"Our daughter is not a burden to us!" Shakthi says softly with a smile as he hugs her sideways .

Gauri looks at Daadi gauging her reactions.

"of course She is a little kid –Who cannot behave like a matured woman !" Daadi taunts with a smile .

"Mummyji –Guests are here –they are asking for you!" Jhanvi comes in between trying to drag Daadi out of the place as she passes an apologetic smile at Pinky and Shakthi who gives a sad smile back.

"I am sorry for –" Tej walks forwards

"No bhai—that's fine –I am sure my little rebel would have done something to anger her!" Shakthi says looking down at Gauri .

Gauri glares at him angrily She hates when her parents side her and take the side of the other .

"No My Daughter didn't do anything !" Tej says smiling "Maa usually says things quickly without thinking don't mind please " Tej adds making Shakthi nod at her,

"Dada Did you have breakfast?" Gauri asks him

Shakthi passes a cheeky smile at her . "How many times should I tell you to eat on time? See it is already 10 and you have to take your medicines ! Don't care about anything ! Why are you so careless Dada?" Gauri fusses pulling him to the dining area .

"She forget me as usual!" Pinky murmurs annoyed

"So what Maaji ? you have your son !" Omkara says smiling . Tej excuses and leaves to talk with the other guests .

"Beta !" Pinky calls Omkara as they take a seat on the couch "How is Gauri with you?"

Omkara looks surprised for a minute as he says "Good –She is good" He says not knowing what else to say

Pinky chuckles "Doesn't she trouble you? At home if things do not go according to her she rebels until we abide by her –She is childish and immature at times –She might look strong but she is too sensitive inside and gets hurt easily "

Omkara listens to her intently as He feels like chiding himself for giving her pain – he gave her only pain from the day they were married yet she is here with him and even caring and loving his parents as her own .

"Beta I need a promise from you –I should have asked this before marriage but as it happened within a less time we never got time to interact – She is our only daughter Omkara – We brought her up with love and I never seen her cry – Please keep her happy always –I know I might be selfish –"

Omkara tries to shake his head but she continues smiling "But isn't it a mother's thing? Please never make her cry –I have full trust on you beta that You would keep her happy "

Omkara wanted to cry badly feeling guilty –he never made her happy he gave her only pain and Her mother is here trusting him with her daughter . Omkara nods feeling emotions choking up . Pinky smiles at him as She leaves the place to check on her husband and daughter .

"Dada have a little more !" Gauri says feeding him with her hands

"Is Omkara treating you good little one?" Shakthi asks caressing her hairs making her sit beside him .

'He is Dada" Gauri says with a smile lowering her eye-lashes

"Are you happy Little one?" Shakthi asks pulling her in a hug as She hides her face in her dada's chest .

She nods trying to swallow the lump which was forming . She wanted to cry out loud in his arms –like always she did back then when she was sad but now it has changed –if she cried now saying she is pain her Dada would cry too and she cannot let that happen .

Shakthi sighs patting her head "I was guilty for marrying you earlier despite you protesting asking me not too –but now knowing you are happy reduces my guilt –I know Omkara is a good hearted man He would keep you happy "

Gauri smiles cynical against his heart good-hearted man who would keep you happy –He is good but not good enough to make me happy !

"So both are here –as usual you people forget me!" Pinky complains standing front of them. Gauri chuckles lightly "Maa Grow-up!"

"You little rebel!" She pulls Gauri's ears earning 'Ouch' from her .

"Are you good with your in-laws Gauri?" Pinky asks making Gauri roll her eyes .

"Mumma believe me for once – Jhanvi maa and Tej Papa are like my own parents –they love me so much!" She tells happily

"Gauri—Can You get me a charger?" Anika calls her from the hall

"Aaayee Babhi " Gauri replies back "Mumma I'll come soon –Dada eat and have your medicines!"

"I am happy to see her happy but something is missing Shakthi " Pinky says softly finding something amiss

"You are thinking too much Pinky ! She looks the same "

"No Shakthi something is missing see her eyes – she doesn't have the sparkle she use to have "

"Pinky don't worry – She looks fine maybe she is tired from preparing for the Pooja "

Pinky nods not convinced though .

"Ohh so you people are here ! I was finding around " Daadi says sweetly walking in to the dining area .

"Are you done?" Daadi asks sarcastically seeing the empty plate

Instantly Shakthi and Pinky fill discomfort as they put up a smile "Yes "

"Was the food tasty?" Daadi asks too sweetly

"It was delicious " Shakthi replies

"Ohh Shakthi , Oberoi's food are always delicious ! unlike what third class people have "

Pinky and Shakthi feels upset hearing her mocking words but still they smile reminding themselves It is their daughter's in-laws !

"Actually Auntyji Pinky makes mouth-watering food than this !" He says with a smile genuinely appreciating his wife's cooking skills .

Daadi clenches her fist Dare you ghatiyas insult me !

"Pinky –Where did you get that shalwar from?" Daadi asks inspecting it from top to bottom .

Pinky cringes seeing the way she was looking making her feel uncomfortable "Shakthi gifted to me for Lohri !"

"I am sure it doesn't cost around Rs.2000 !" Daadi mocks with a smile

"But emotions are what matters Auntyji" Pinky replies back calmly trying to keep her patience

"Ohh yess–it is so sad that Gauri did not get anything from her husband on her First Lohri—in fact Omkara was abroad ! Poor girl!" Daadi says feigning sadness while taking a sip of her coffee now seating opposite to them .

Daadi smiles evilly seeing their shocked faces as she continues to drink her coffee . Pinky gets shocked to know that Omkara was abroad . Pinky remembers the phone conversation where Gauri dodged it saying Daadi is calling her .

"Omkara wasn't he for Lohri?" Pinky asks shocked

"Ohh Pinky—he had some work so he had to leave " Daadi says dismissing her hands standing up she walks up to Pinky leaning down She whispers in her ears "If Your daughter isn't capable of keeping him happy inside between the four walls –What else would a man do than going away ? –It's high time you daughter learns to behave like a married woman than a kid !" Daadi whispers and Straightens herself

Pinky fumes in anger at the old lady but still trying to keep her patience how dare this old lady talked bad about my daughter? Interfering in their private matter—now I get why my girl did not have the sparkle –this old wreck is trying to make distance between Gauri and Omkara .

Shakthi looks at them confused but holds Pinky palm in his fist tightly knowing his wife is ready to blast any moment .Daadi smiles quiet happy that she had hit the right point .

"Shakthi— umeed hai ki tum Aur pinky raat tak rukoge, Wo kya hai na hum Oberois ki parampra hai gareebon main sone ke sikke daan karne ki; Aur jahan tak maine dekha hai Mujhe nhn lagta tum logon ne kabhi sona dekha hoga apni zindagi main "

(Shakthi –I hope you and Pinky stay until the night---We usually donate gold coins to the ghatiya's at the end –I am sure you might not even have seen gold coin let alone have it –Make sure you stay for the night!) , Shakthi never had felt humiliated like this before in his life ,

"Daadi!" Gauri shouts furiously her eyes red in anger "How dare you insult my parents like that? –Wait Who even gave you the right to point your finger at them?"

"You Little girl—Tone down—How dare you raise your tone against me?" Daadi yells at her

Gauri walks up to her "With the same dare you insulted my parents!"

"Gauri!" Shakthi raises his tone asking her to shut up

"No Dada –how can she talk like that to you ? –as if you were begging her for money!" Gauri says hurt seeing the tears in her Dada's eyes.

Daadi laughs out loudly "Ohh Don't tell me little girl that you did not marry Omkara for money –No let it me rephrase –Your Father Sold your to Oberoi's for Money isn't it Shakthi?"

"Auntyji!" Pinkly furiously yells "Auntyji aapki himaat kaise hui mere pati Aur Beti ke baare Main Aise bolne ki? Hum nhn aaye the bheek maangte hue aapko darwaaze pe ki gauri ko apni bahu bnaayeye; humari beti hum par boj nhn thi jo aap use Aur hume iss tarah suna rahi hai

(Auntyji How dare you speak like that about my husband and daughter ? you talk to us as if we begged you to make Gauri your bahu – you are taunting us as if Our daughter was a burden to us !)

"Auntyji let me remind you –It was you who came with an alliance –Not us!"

"If class mattered to you so much why the heck even you came to us my hand in marriage?" Gauri snaps at her angry at herself more for being married to Omkara.

"How dare you people talk back to me—Ghathiyas!?" Daadi yells furiously at them feeling herself burning as she walks out stomping her foot .

Shakthi sits on the chair holding his head "Gauri—are you really happy here little one?" Shakthi asks with tears in his eyes that Gauri's heat broke.

"Dada –I am –Only Daadi behaves differently with me –Others love me so much Dada !" Gauri says hugging him tightly .

"Gauri" Jhanvi comes looking for her . She gets shocked to see Shakthi crying

"What happened Shakthi? Pinky ??" Jhanvi asks worriedly

Gauri shakes her head at her Mumma asking her not to tell anything "Dada was missing me –so we got a bit emotional !" Gauri says wiping her tears .

"That's it?" Jhanvi asks sighing

"Shakthi and Pinky –Don't worry about Gauri I promise to look after her like I would do for my own !" Jhanvi promises making them smile.

Gauri blinks her eyes at her Mumma and Dada giving a look That's –what-I-told!

"Come We have to get Mehendi!" Jhanvi says dragging Pinky and Gauri to the hall.

Gauri and other girls sit to get Mehendi applied on their palms . Gauri looks remorseful but still puts up a fake smile to show the guests .

"Husband Are suppose to put Mehendi on their wife's palm –It is a ritual of Oberoi's " Jhanvi says happily shocking Gauri . Gauri looks through the corner of eyes to see Omkara looking at her with the same expression .

Shivaay starts drawing buildings on Anika's palm making Anika whack his head "Shivaay don't spoil my palms" She whines . "I am architecture Ani—What else do you expect me to draw?" He asks making her scrunch her nose

Tej applies Mehendi for Jhanvi drawing squares and rectangles "I only know this!" Tej says shrugging making Jhanvi narrow her eyes at him.

Pinky and Shakthi stand at a corner upset over the entire fiasco and fearing what storm might arise for their daughter .

Other couples present to apply Mehendi on their palms . Omkara sits front of Gauri with a smile asking for her palm. Pissed and angry at Daadi's words she tries to get up but Pinky gives a sharp look at Gauri –Which meant Don't-show-your-anger on Omkara . Sighing she sits giving her palm to him.

Gauri would have widen her eyes surprised seeing how beautiful he drew the henna patterns with so much perfection and utmost concentration. A smile plays on Omkara's lips while he drew the Mehendi patterns on her palm . Omkara looks proudly at his design while taking her left palm to draw.

Gauri yells whispering "How much time it will take?"

Omkara's smile falls hearing her tone but without answering her he draws until her elbows . Once done he gets up but Jhanvi walks up to them .

"Waah I never knew my son is an artist" Jhanvi praises seeing how beautiful "See what your Dad did?" Jhanvi says showing her palms pouting making Omkara chuckle .

"Something is amiss" Jhanvi says inspecting thoroughly Gauri's palms.

"Omkara you should write your name on her palm!" Jhanvi says smiling "Do that—I am going to call Mummyji as the Pooja is about to start!"

Omkara nods and sits down as his mom walks away "Gauri" He calls her out but Gauri has already stood up to leave.

Omkara holds her wrist stopping her "I need to write my name on your palm" he says softly making her glare at him.

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When she heard Daadi's name Gauri felt anger bottling up inside her on top of that writing his name – that name attached to hers was the problem –her parents had gotten insulted today.

"That's not needed!" She says sternly and walks away. Omkara feels himself choking up in emotions as he passes smile at Shivaay who was asking whether all is fine between them. Omkara nods with a fake smile but he was upset and hurt by her words .She spoke as if she has nothing to do with him anymore !

Since two hours , Gauri wasn't around and even her parents, just before the Pooja starts Gauri joins beside Omkara still looking upset. Gauri sighs remembering her mother advising not to take out her anger on Omkara .

Daadi doesn't look happy still seeing Gauri and her Gauri's parents around , She passes a sharp look at Gauri who imitates the same . Soon Everyone prays folding their hands for the well-being of their families and Each couple does the aarthi followed by Daadi . Gauri's parents take their leave soon after aarthi finishes despite Omkara forcing them to stay till dinner that he would drop them afterwords .

Hearing the word night –Gauri's fumes inside .

"Why are you begging them if they wanna leave Om—They are people who need to work to earn a living –let them go!" That had been Daadi's exact words .

Pinky had held Gauri's fist tightly knowing she would spat back on Daadi front of everyone . Omkara too looked furious but had kept mum knowing he cannot create a scene front of the guests who were around them .

Omkara once they were at the door had hugged his Papaji muttering a sorry into his ears for Daadi's actions which Shakthi had patted his back saying 'it's Okay !"

Once all the guests leave , Late evening , Gauri walks into her room still angry – Daadi had not left any opportunity she had gotten a chance to taunt her parents but it had happened when her husband or her in-laws wasn't around . If not for her parents advice to keep her mouth shut she would have pounced on Daadi then and there . She could bear if they insult her but Not her Parents . They were the people who had struggled and thrived hard to give her a good life since she was small . Even when they financially very poor back then when her father had been struggling for a good job and working hard on all the petty part-time works he got until late night she hadn't see her father so broken but today she so that in his eyes – he cried for the first time feeling bad hearing Daadi's words .

Omkara paces into find Gauri lost in her thoughts sitting front of the dresser . Omkara decides to ask what had been pricking him since the beginning Did She give up on me ? that she refused to write my name on her palm?

'Gauri" He calls her with a heavy emotion fearing she would say in words what he fears inside his heart.

Gauri turns around her eyes holding pain as she stands up .

"Why--did-you refused to write my name on your palm Gauri?' His voice slightly cracking .

Gauri looks at him for a full minute before breaking out into a sad chuckle his name was the problem , Omkara Singh Oberoi !

'Why should I write Omkara?'

'Because You are My Wife' He answers his voice firm and confident

"Wife , Wife !!! " Gauri repeats letting out a humorless laugh "A Wife whose name you didn't know - -A wife you left all alone on the first day of the marriage to F*ck business ! – A wife you left alone in an unknown place ---A wife who you refused to be intimate with!" She yells trying to hold back her tears .

"I wish Once You Would Say 'Because I am Your Husband' , Might Be My Fate has destined not to have the love of my husband ! " She pauses "I am tired off everything!" she yells her knees giving in as she falls on the floor sobbing .

Omkara swallows the lump which forms as he walks up to her he wants to know what happened to her suddenly that she was bringing up all the past topics –He was trying to make changes in their relationship and she had to remind every pain he gave her.

"What happened suddenly Gauri?" he asks holding her chin making her look up at him

Gauri pushes away his palm from her chin as she face palms herself sobbing "My parents did not trade me for money Omkara –they did not marry me off to you for money!" She cries repeating the same line over and over again

"They didn't marry me to you for Money Omkara –they didn't ! " She cries

'I know that already Gauri!" He says assuring her shocked to know why is she thinking that way

"They believed that you are good-hearted man Omkara! They believed I would be happy with you –they didn't sell me to you!"

"Gauri—What nonsense are you talking?" Omkara asks angrily pulling her up making her stand " Who the hell puts those ideas into your mind?" Omkara yells at her furiously – He wonders who spoke low about her family how dare they!

"Dada was so broken –I saw tears in his eyes for the first time ! I've never seen him like that Omkara" She hugs him tightly crying onto his chest wanting to let out her pain. She couldn't show her emotions front of her parents putting them in pain too they would break inside.

"Shhh—Calm down—Your Dada is a righteous man ! I know that and you know that –then why put those third person's words into your head? Society and people around will speak thousands Gauri—But You know who you are –You know , I know Your family ! Then why pay heeds to those people?" he says while hugging her back tightly kissing her hairs .

Gauri hides her face in his chest feeling better hearing his words . Omkara wipes her tears cupping her face in his palms and places a small kiss on her forehead "Go change—Let's sleep it is already night!"

She nods wiping her tears as she walks into the closet to grab her night dress. Once changed Gauri comes out to find Omkara already settled in bed. She lays on her side facing him . Omkara takes her palm intertwining their fingers as he squeezes it assuring her all is fine. She smiles genuinely for the first time as she squeezes it back. No words were needed between them –little gestures made her feel better . That night She slept peacefully for the very first time since she married him with his palms in hers . Omkara for the first time showed her openly there is a hope for them MAY BE ONE DAY they would be close sleeping in each other's arms .

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