The tinkling sound of the bangles always reminded him of her. Even now,he wishes to get a glimpse of her,because,she carved her place in his heart and soul. Yes.. He fell in love with the girl whom he saved but again,he thinks about the nature of his job. Whether he should give this relation a try or not. He was in a fix.

He wished for his elder brother to be by his side now. He knew that his brother is happily married with the girl he loves a lot. He would have adviced him.

He was brought out of his trance when she shook her hand,making the tinkling sound of her bangles. He smiled.

"Aap yahaan? Aap humein bula lete." She said.

"Tumhe pata kaise chal jata hai ki main kuch soch raha hu aur tumse share karna chahta hu!!" He asked.

"Main aapki dost hu na..Toh..Mujhe pata chal jata hai.. Bataiye.. Kya kehna hai aapko?" She asked with a smile.

"Chalte chalte batata hu.. Andar baitho.." He replied with a smile.

After a while:

"Hum kahaan jarahe hai Om? Bataiye na?" Gauri asked.

"Surprise hai. Chalo toh sahi!" Om replied.

After an hour,they stopped infront of Oberoi Mansion. Om and Gauri came out and proceeded inside the house with Gauri by his side.

"Yeh toh aapka ghar hai? Magar mujhe kyun le aaye aap?" Gauri asked.

"Tum meri dost ho aur main apne sabse acche dost ko mere parivaar se milana chahta hu." Om replied.

Om entered the main hall and found everyone there. Everyone was astonished,seeing a girl with Om. He introduced Gauri to everyone. Annika and Saumya gelled up instantly while Jahnvi and Daadi had an instant liking for her.

After spending an entire day with the family,Gauri was dropped to her house by Om. She was touched by his gesture. Somehow,she could read his eyes. She found love and care for her.

She neared him and gave him a hug. Om was startled but reciprocated the hug. After staying in the hug for a couple of seconds,she held his hand and assured him that she will be fine.

Om smiled and left,while Gauri blushed thinking about their hug.

Next morning:

Gauri decided to confess his feelings to Om. She had discussed about this matter with her Mumma and Papa and they agreed. They were happy with Gauri's decision.

Gauri dials Om's number. He was in his office and he picked it up after a couple of minutes.

"Hayo Rabba.. Itna koi der karta hai kya phome uthane mein.. Ek jhaanp mein deewar pe sata denge aapko.." Gauri said with a fake anger.

"Ab aise mooh phulake mat raho.. Phone ko aag laga dogi kya?" Om teased her.

"Aap humein chher rahe hai?" Gauri asked.

"Main mazaak kar raha thha.. Anyways,kyu call kiya?" Om asked.

"Woh.. Aapko main humare farmhouse dikhana chahti thhi..  Aap chalenge?" Gauri asked.

"Haan zaroor.. Issi bahane iss hectic life se thori der keliye chhutkara mil jayega.. Main tumhe pick karlunga.. Taiyaar rehna."

"Ok." Gauri replied and went to get ready..

Gauri was ready and was picked up by Om from her house. All the way,Gauri spoke about how she spent a big part of her childhood in this farmhouse,which was made by her father.

As they entered the house,Gauri showed each and every corner to Om.Om felt really comfy and at home,as well. They completed their lunch and took a quick nap,as well.

Evening(before sunset):

Gauri stood on the balcony,holding the rails and admired the view of sunset.She closed her eyes and let the cool breeze touch her face.She opened her eyes as she felt him standing beside her.

"Aap kab aaye?"

"Bas abhi.."

Silence prevailed between them. At last,Gauri mustered the courage and tried to speak about her feelings.

"Omkara..Main aapse pyaar karti hu."

Om looked at Gauri with a shocked expression. He didnt expect this but somewhere he knew that she liked him.

"Kuch bolenge aap?" Gauri asked.

"Tumhe aisa nahi karna chahiye thha Gauri.. Aisa nahi karna chahiye thha." Om replied in a cold voice.

Gauri knew that this will be the reply. She composed herself and controlled her tears inside.

"Mujhe maaf kardijiyega Omkara,agar maine aapko apne baato se hurt kiya ho toh.. Mujhe pata thha aapka jawab kya hoga..Phir bhi,iss kambakht dil ko kaise rokti aapse pyaar karne mein.."

She went near him amd was about to say something,when she saw his eyes,filled with anger..Red and puffy. She was scared seeing him like this but yet gathered courage to speak something,when,suddenly,he held her hands tightly and pinned her to the wall.

"O..o..omkara.. Yeh aap kya kar rahe hai?? Mujhe chhodiye.. Dard horaha hai!!" Gauri replied with tears.

"Dard.. Ab samajh araha hai ki tumne mujhr kitna dard diya hai yeh kehke ki tum mujhse pyaar karti ho? Main tumse pyaar nahi karta samjhi.." Om replied.

"Aisa mat kahiye,Om!" Gauri replied with tears.

He again held her hands tightly and said in a seething voice,

""Paas mat aana.. Aag hu main.. Jal jaogi tum.."
He said dangerously.

"Main iss aag mein jalne ko taiyaar hu aapke saath.." She said softly,carressing his cheeks with hers.

"Main tumse pyaar nahi karta.." Attempting again to break her resolve and her heart.

"Main jaanti hu ki aap mujhse sabse zyada pyaar karte hai.. Jab jhoot bolna nahi aata toh mat boliye." She replied.

Om jerked her away and replied,

"Tumhe apna dost kya bana liya aur tum toh sar par nachne lagi..Tumhe uss landslide se bacha kya liya aur tum mujhpe haq jatane lagi.. You know what.. Tum mujh jaise ameer ladke ko apne pyaar ke jaal mein fasana chahti ho..Isiliye yeh sab keh rahi ho.. Aaj ke baad apni shakal mat dikhana mujhe.. Nafrat karta hu tumse bhi aur khudse bhi.." Om replied and went away,leaving a crying Gauri behind.

Precap: Flashback of how Om saved Gauri.

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