Chapter 6:The Wedding

Omkara

Omkara woke up with the brightest smile plastered on his face.

Today was his Wedding day and he couldn't wait any longer to have Gauri by his side again. He turned and looked the other half of his bed. From now on she would sleep by his side, he would see her face the first thing in the morning and the last thing at night. Her petite form would be snuggled close to his body, her tiny hands grabbing his Shirt. He missed that. Missed her scent, her hair on his pillow; everything. With a sigh he caressed the spot she usually occupied.

"After Tonight no one will separate us ever again...Omkara said and stood up to take a shower. When he came out he saw his brothers already in his room waiting for him.

"Good Morning Groom. Are you ready for your Wedding? Rudra asked while some Servants brought him his freshly ironed Sherwani and the matching Safa (wedding turban) and placed them on his freshly made Bed.

Omkara looked at his brother with a wide smile. "I am more than Ready Rudy. I missed having my Wife by my Side. Rudy, I can't live without Gauri anymore. He hugged his Brother and Rudra had a hard time controlling his tears. He had always seen his brother's disbelief in love and in Marriage. For Omkara a committed relationship meant being caged forever but not anymore. Gauri made him believe in love. He was loved and he loved.

"I am very happy for you Om, Congratulations on finding Gauri Bhabhi.

"You should marry next Rudy. I know we always consider you a Child but you have grown up into a responsible young Man and I am proud of you.

Hearing these Words from his elder Brother Rudra nodded and hugged him once again. And this is how Shivaay found them both. He joined them quickly and kissed both his brothers on their Head.

"I am proud of you guys. Now let's get Ready for the Wedding. I heard that Gauri already started getting ready and here Om's hair is still wet from his shower.

On Hearing his Bride's Name Om grabbed his Brother by his arms.

"Did you see her? How does she look?

Shivaay laughed and pushed Om towards the Hair dryer. "I haven't seen her but judging on Anika's constant praise I would say your Bride will be the prettiest Woman ever seen in Oberoi Mansion.

Omkara felt pride swelling in his chest and dried his Hair. He was impatient, and he prayed to God that the hours would fly by so he would finally marry his Gauri.

Shivaay and Rudra changed into their respective Outfits and waited for Omkara to put on his Sherwani. Then together they put the Safa on Om's head and Shivaay placed a beautiful Ruby Saprech on his Safa and smiled. The Ruby matched Gauri's Wedding Saree. Looking at himself in the Mirror Omkara realized that he was right in marrying Gauri once again in front of their families. She deserved the pre-wedding jitters, all the compliments, the attention everything. She deserved wearing a beautiful saree, jewelry, being escorted and teased by her friends about her husband; their wedding night. All that effort was worth it, as long as Gauri was happy.

Shivaay and Rudra placed each a Hand on Omkara's shoulder and smiled.

"Let's go get my Dulhania Guys.

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Gauri

"Gauri! Gauri wake up!

Hearing someone call her Name Gauri stirred in her sleep and turned to continue sleeping until she was jerked away by Anika. She opened her eyes and looked at her Sister in Law pouting. "Why did you wake me up? It is still early Anika. Gauri turned but then remembered what day it was. She sat up straight and Anika giggled while she let in the Beautician and the Servant who handed her Gauri's Wedding Saree.

"Chalo you need to get ready while I check if everything is going as planned. The boys are already in Omkara's Room to help him get ready after his shower. Then I will check the Mandap and if the Guests need anything else.

Gauri didn't even listen; all she could think of was that today she would get married. Today was the day she and Omkara would promised each other once again in front of their family and friends that they would love and support each other forever.

From now on she would fall asleep and wake up in his arms. She would cuddle him, her hair would tickle him and his lips would try their best to slowly coax her out of her sleep. His fingers would brush away her hair to study her face before he would bend down to kiss her softly. Gauri wanted that. She wanted to be by his side till the rest of her life. Though she considered their remarriage at the temple a few weeks back as enough, she knew that Omkara wanted her to relive all those pre-wedding moments. He wanted her to be teased by her friends because of her husband, their wedding night. He wanted her to wear a beautiful saree with even more beautiful jewelry.

She knew him and she thanked him for gifting her the opportunity to have a normal wedding.

"GAURI! Anika fumed at her and pulled her up. Gauri smiled apologetically at her and then went to have her shower. Then she sat down and the Beauticians started with her Hair and Make-up. After what seemed like hours Gauri was ready and Anika came back into the room- now wearing a beautiful peach colored Saree.

Her pregnancy gave her a beautiful glow and the light make up suited her perfectly.

"Everything is ready- they are waiting for you. Anika looked up and took a minute to look at Gauri.

"How do I look? Gauri asked nervously and took another look at herself in the mirror.

Her Hair was pinned up and adored with flowers, hey eye make-up was a simple gold-brown smoky eye look with her signature kholed eyes and her lipstick was nude. She wore a heavy diamond necklace with matching dangler earrings. While turning so Anika could inspect her outfit her anklets were tinkling and Anika put a black dot behind her ear.

"You look like an angel Gauri. The picture perfect Bride, Om won't be able to take his eyes of you. They hugged each other and Gauri suddenly felt very nervous.

She was slightly shaking and Anika smiled at her. " Ar re don't tell me you are nervous now! You still have the Wedding Night to be excited about Gauri.

Gauri blushed and covered her Face in shyness. "Anika! Please...I am already nervous. They hugged each other once more before Gauri's mother entered followed by Jhanvi and Bhavya. The three took their turns in hugging Gauri and complimenting her Beauty. Her Mother caressed her face and kissed her forehead.

"Gauri, I thank God that I am still alive to see that Day. Your wedding, in front of your family. The Wedding you deserve. Hopefully wherever your Sister is today I wish she is as happy and beautiful as you. Hearing about her long lost Sister Gauri hugged her Mother and was about to cry when everyone reminded her of her make up.

"Ready? Bhavya asked and Gauri nodded while Jhanvi covered her Face with her Dupatta.

"I was born ready, I was born to be Mrs. Omkara Singh Oberoi. Everyone smiled and Gauri's Mother and Jhanvi escorted Gauri towards the main hall- to her wedding Mandap.

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"Omkara your Dulhaniya arrived.

Omkara looked up when he heard the People gasp and saw his Gauri. She looked like an angle in her Red Saree and with all jewelry. He felt so much pride in calling her his wife and soon she would sit beside him and they would be married in front of their family and friends. She was accompanied by Anika , her Mother and Jhanvi who beamed with happiness. As they reached the wedding Mandap he held out his hand for her. Gauri finally looked into his face and the smile she saw made her smile even harder. Finally, she would be his wife once again. In front of all the people they loved. This was the happiest day of their Life.

"Are you ready Mrs. Omkara Singh Oberoi? To vow to Love, me once again in front of all these people? Are you ready to spend your Life with me?" Omkara asked and all his Love was in his eyes.

Gauri took his hand in hers and gently pulled him towards her; causing a few family members to giggle, while her Mother closed her eyes scandalized.

"I was always yours to begin with."

Omkara smiled hearing her Words and placed a chaste kiss on her forehead.

She was everything he had ever wanted, everything he would ever want.

Gauri Kumari Sharma was his destiny, his Soulmate, she was everything he was not and He couldn't stop the tears that started to spill. With a frown she wiped away his tears and then cupped his face.

"Don't! Today is a happy day, no tears Om. She whispered and he nodded.

Shivaay cleared his throat and smiled at the two lovebirds. "Shall we start?

Om nodded and took the flower garland from Shivaay to put on around Gauri's neck before she could react she was lifted up by Rudra, so Om would have a hard time.

Everyone laughed and after seeing Omkara's death glare Rudy quickly put Gauri down. With a smile Gauri and Om exchanged the garlands and sat down beneath the Mandap. The Pandit smiled at them and asked for Gauri's parents for the kanya daan. With teary eyes Gauri's mother walks towards the Mandap to give her daughter away since her Husband wasn't alive anymore.

Before She reached her Daughter she was stopped by Tej Singh Oberoi.

Surprising everyone present. It was clear that Tej and Gauri had been quite close since her return to Oberoi Mansion but no one knew too what extend.

Om had caught them more than once, sitting by the Poolside and just simply talking with chai in their Hands. He loved Gauri for adapting to his family but he wasn't ready yet to reconcile with his father. Something she respected.

Looking at his Brothers he wondered what his Father wanted to do.

"If you don't have any problem than I would love to give Gauri away. For me Gauri is more than just my Daughter in Law, she will be my Daughter.

Gauri smiled at him and her Mother proudly let Tej follow the ritual.

He bent down and blessed Gauri before he places Gauri's left hand on Omkara's right hand. And for the first in a very long Time Omkara smiled at his Father.

Tej nodded and walked back to Jhanvi pulling her closer to himself.

He knew he had a lot of sins to redeem but his family was his number one priority from now on.

Om looked at Gauri and whispered into her ears: I promise to respect you, to cherish you, to love you, to be faithful to you, to support you till the day I die.

Gauri wished she could kiss him for saying those words but they had to wait.

The Pandit lit the fire of the Wedding Mandap and asked Gauri and Omkara to feed ghee to the fire as offering and to pray. Then Shivaay stepped forward and poured Rice on Gauri's palm and Om and Gauri offered it to the sacred fire together. Om put the Mangalsutra around her Neck before the priest offered him sindoor and Om proudly filled Gauri's Maang. Gauri closed her eyes; a feeling of belonging overwhelming her. She had always considered herself his wife but not it seemed even realer. She felt like she could truly call herself Mrs. Omkara Singh.

With pride in her eyes she looked at him and saw the same feelings in his Eyes. With a smile Anika tied the end of their Garments in a knot and Omkara stood up offering his Hand to Gauri to help her. They intertwined their Fingers and Om started walking around the fire; Gauri right behind him. The Family and Guest showered them with rice and flower while they happily walked around the fire. Both promised each other to be eternal partners and complement each other in life's journey. After 3 Rounds Gauri stepped forward and they completed 7 Rounds around the fire. Gauri stood on Omkara's left side; leaning against him.

His Arm was around her Shoulder and they happily smiled at each other.

"You are now Husband and Wife. The Pandit declared and everyone came forward to congratulate them. Omkara and Gauri took Dadi's and Gauri's mother's blessing before they stopped in front of Tej and Jhanvi.

"Please...Gauri pleaded and Om bent down to take his Father's blessing. Jhanvi tried hard not to cry while Gauri smiled at her father in law.
"Thank you Tej mouthed and Gauri took his blessing. Shakti smiled and stopped both of them before they bent down.

"May you always be together. He hugged Om and placed his hand on Gauri's Head. They reached Pinky who smiled a little and blessed them as well.

Shivaay, Rudra, Anika and Bhavya were patiently waiting for the newly wedded Couple.

When Gauri was about to bend down to touch Shivaay's feet he stopped her with tears in his eyes. He pulled Gauri into a tight hug and she cried happily.

"Thank you Bade Bhaiya. Thank you so much for supporting me and Om. For believing in us, for being my Brother.

Shivaay whipped away her tears and asked her to stop crying. " Don't thank me Gauri for something that is my Duty as your Brother.

She nodded and went on to hug Anika. Anika tried hard to control her tears. For her it felt like her little Chutki was getting married and she couldn't be happier. Rudy and Bhavya pulled both of them into a tight hug before Rudy went to the Dj and asked him for a slow song.

"Now Ladies and Gentlemen Enjoy Mr.& Mrs. Omkara Singh Oberoi first dance. He announced and Gauri found herself in Om's embrace in the middle of the Hall. He kissed her forehead and slowly started to sway to the tunes of:

Hamdard".

Pal do pal ki hi kyun hai zindagi
Is pyaar ko hai sadiyaan kaafi nahi

Why is the life just a moment or two,

for this love, centuries aren't enough..
to khuda se maang loon
Mohalat main ik nayi

So let me ask God

for some more time, anew,

Gauri pulled away from him and he turned her back against hi schest;slowly swaying to the music before he turned her around once more.


Rehna hai bas yahaan
Ab door tujhse jaana nahi

I have to live just here,

I have not to go away from you

His Fingers slowly driving over her Arm, causing her to blush before she blew a kiss into his face; causing him to almost stumble.


Jo tu mera humdard hai
Jo tu mera humdard hai

Now that you are there to share my pain,

Now that you share my pain,
Suhaana har dard hai
Jo tu mera humdard hai..

Every pain is beautiful,

Now that you share my pain...

I always forget that you are such a great dancer Om." Gauri said while Om pulled her closer to himself. He didn't care that people were teasing him or that they were blushing on seeing the two of them so closely. All he could think about was that she was his and she would always be.

"You are a great dancer yourself Mrs. Omkara Singh Oberoi. He whispered into her ear and Gauri shivered. She knew their time had come to finally consummate their marriage and ever since they had decided to get married again she had ached to be with him. Knowing that tonight was the Night didn't frighten her, she was impatient.

If she could she would have pulled him away right after their Wedding Vows but she knew they had to stay a little to enjoy the Party. Om whirled her around a few times and then used that as an excuse to pull her even closer. His eyes never leaving hers.

Teri muskurahatein hain taakat meri

Your smiles are my strength,
Mujh ko inhi se ummeed mili

I got hope from them only.
Chaahe kare koi sitam ye jahaan
In mein hi hai sadaa hifaazat meri

Whatever atrocity the world does to me,

in them [these smiles] is my safety..
Zindagaani badi khoobsoorat hui
Jannat ab aur kya hogi kahin

My life became very beautiful,

now where else would heaven be..

Hearing the Lyrics both of them smiled. Because each word fitted their Lovestory. Each smile of Gauri was Om's strength. His Smile was Gauri's safety. Ever since they shared their Pain , their Life became very beautiful and they couldn't be happier.

The song stopped and everyone clapped for them. Soon some upbeat Songs where playing and the younger Guests started dancing. All this while Omkara never left a minute without touching her, constantly teasing her. Gauri looked at him with a fake frown and he simply winked at her.

"Gauri Bhabhi now you have to dance with me! Rudra said and pulled Gauri by his Side. Laughingly she joined him for a few tracks until she couldn't breathe from Laughter. Anika and Shivaay were dancing too but a little more carefully because of Anika's pregnancy. They took many pictures and received many Gifts. Omkara beamed with pride introducing Gauri to everyone as his Wife. And Gauri was falling in love with him all over again.

After what seemed like forever the Guests started to leave and only the Family was left. Gauri was blushingly sitting between Jhanvi and her Mother while Anika and Bhavya prepared their Room for her upcoming Wedding Night.

Stealing glances at her Husband she saw how he impatiently looked at his watch while talking to his brothers. It seemed like they were planning something. She couldn't help but giggle seeing his eagerness and was about to stand up when she was stopped by Rudy and Shivaay. They pulled her with them and Om quickly ran towards his Room.

He greeted Bhavya and Anika and thanked them for the beautiful decorations before he Pulled up the Painting he had worked on as Gauri's Wedding Gift.

"I hope she will like it..."Om whispered to himself before massaging Shivaay to send Gauri to their Room.

Meanwhile Rudy, Shivaay and Gauri were by the poolside and Rudy was trying hard to confuse Gauri. Shivaay was looking at his phone when he got Om's message. With a smile he winked at Rudy and both of them asked Gauri to go to her Room.

She nodded even more confused and slowly walked towards her and Omkara's Bedroom. She reached the door and took a deep breath before entering.

The Room was beautifully decorated with roses everywhere and candles lit directed towards their Bed. Gauri blushed and looked for her Husband. He was standing by the Window waiting for her.

"Om."

Hearing her Voice he turned and asked her to come to him. She went into his arms and their lips almost immediately found each other.

After a while Om pulled away and Gauri groaned in frustration.

"Kya hua? She asked and he had to chuckle seeing her impatience. He covered her eyes with his Hands and lead her towards his Canvas.

"I have a surprise to you. My Wedding Gift. He whispered into her ears and Gauri shivered feeling his breath.

"A present? Om ...I have nothing. I am sorry. Gauri said and Om took his Hands off her eyes. He kissed her softly and said: You are gifting me something what no one else will ever get Gauri. You are gifting me yourself.

The tears left her eyes before she could react and he made her look on his gift.
It was a Painting of her while she was outside doing her morning Pooja. She remembered the Day very clearly, it was when he still believed she was pregnant with his Child during the time she tried to save him from Bua ma.

Gauri turned to Face Om and asked why this exact Moment.

"That was the Moment I realized I had feelings for you. You looked so beautifully and I couldn't take my eyes of you. I was angry with myself for feeling that way but it is impossible not to fall in love with you Gauri. This day I saw how purely your Love towards God is and if you can love like that how could you be the woman I thought you to be?".Gauri tried hard to control her Tears and she kissed him passionately while she lead them towards their Bed.

Omkara caressed her face and slowly took her earrings off while placing Kisses on her Face. Gauri grabbed his arms and let him take off all her jewelry.

"Gauri...

"Yes Omkara...? her Voice a mere whisper; fueling his desire further.

"Tonight I won't stop. I will make you mine, Love you till there is nothing left of us. His lips drove over her cheek towards her Neck and Gauri pulled him closer towards her until her Back touched the Bed. Slowly He placed himself more securely on top of her and looked into her face. Her smile was his undoing and her next Words almost sent him off the edge.

"Then what are you waiting for?

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