Chapter 6 Ray of Light

,, Gauri I finally finished my work, Can't believe how hard it is to convince people to agree to a business deal with a proper Proposal. What about a candle light dinner with your favorite Pani Puri as a dessert?" Omkara walked in asking and saw Gauri lying on the floor unconscious.He ran towards her and tried to figure out what caused her to faint yet again.

"Gauri!" He screamed and picked her up while putting her gently on the bed. He gave her some water the moment she woke up and caressed her face scared. Seeing her like that broke soemthing deep down inside of him. Gauri was his anchor, his Life. Whenever she was hurt or in trouble he felt like he was the one in pain. Keeping her safe was his most important task, yet he couldn't help but wonder whetehr their lovemaking caused her to feel this weak. He should have stayed strong.
,,Gauri Honey Are you fine? Kya Hua?"
,,Om..." Gauri began crying loudly and hugged him tightly. She was scared to death rememebering Tej's words. How sick could a person be?
He embraced his trembling wife not knowing what was wrong with her. Was she hurt? Did she have any pain? Caressing her back he looked her in the eyes and said: ,,Tell me what happened!"
She didn't know how to start how to tell him what could have happened.
He wouldn't believe her anyway, so why telling him? Seeing his concern Gauri finally decided to tell him about his Father and how he started threating her- her and her baby. He would understand right? That she would never lie when it came to their baby?
,, Your Father he came in and he threatened me ... I am so afraid...I still don't know what happened. Om he said he would kill me if I keep disobeying him...He threatened our Baby...Om I am so scared." her voice broke and she began crying again. Omkara was angry and confused at the same time. Why did she have to accuse his father time and time again?

Didn't She learn from her mistakes ever?, he thought. Didn't she care whether or not it hurt him whenever she accused his father?

He left her and looked at her in disbelief and felt the anger rising in him.

,, How dare you accuse my father like this? I told you to never say a word against him. Gauri do you never learn from your mistakes? Why do you keep lying about him? Why do you say such things about him when you know I can't tolerate anyone saying something against him."

Gauri stood up and walked around. She couldn't stay calm anymore everything had changed. As always he chose not to believe her, basic trust was completely missing from their relationship. She didn't want to be quiet or did not want Omkara to yell at her or to scold her. She hated it whenever he raised his Voice at her, what if someday he would turn into his father?

She glared at him angrily and he glared back.

,,I am saying the truth. Why don't you listen to me for once!!did I ever lie to you? I was always right! Remember Anika? I told you she was abused by her Ex Husband Daksh but you did not believe me till I showed you a prove.You never believed me! When I told you she was happy with Shivaay you were angry, didn't believe me. DO you even know how hard it is to keep proving myself? Why do I always have to prove something Om? That is not a sign for a healthy relationship , isn't it? You never trust my words, you always doubt me. How can we be married, happily raing our Baby if you don't trust your wife??". Gauri looked at him and tried leaving the room; Omkara stopped her and turned her around. She did not want to fight but it looked like tonight there would not be love but hate. As always the minute she tried distancing herself he would come to haul her back to his body. She knew him very well, if there was one thing Omkara Singh Oberoi couldn't handle It was physical rejection. Even during a fight.

The instant he turned her around she realized he wanted to fight, wanted to say what he thought without caring whether she wanted it too. She saw in his eyes how he was blinded by his anger;as always.

,,How would you feel Mrs. Knows-it-all when some would accuse your Father the way you are doing it with mine? Don't you feel ashamed? You love your father the same Way I love mine Gauri. So tell me...What would you do? My Father is an honest man, he loves me, he would never do anything to hurt me Gauri!"

Gauri's eyes widened in shock and she jerked his hands away. Suddenly his touched made her feel sick. Hearing him praise his father as if he was some sort of Saint.

,, I would try to listen and I would believe you till the day you would be proved wrong. I would never fight with you for that, I have seen your Father beating your mother blue and I will prove it to you. But it won't be me who will feel the strongest pain it will be you. And we both know Om that the Minute you are in pain, I will be hurt as well. Just think for a minute before you break down whatever we have built in our marriage the past year and a half." Omkara turned away and tried to calm his breathing. He knew she had been right about his Sister and about many other things but his heart and his worshipping nature of his Father didn't allow him to see clearly.

,, Gauri..he started but she did not let him finish. She raised her Hand stopping him from Talking further.

,, Listen... I am very tired and I need some alone time. Fainting twice a day is not good for me or my child so I will just take a bath and then will go to bed. You are free to do what you want. But don't bother me anymore. I am sick and tired of fighting Om. "Omkara felt suffocated and left the room saying: ,, I never wanted to fight you know I don't like fighting with you. I am very angry right know so I will drink something. We both need some time alone" And with that he left her behind in their Room. She knew he would sit down in his study room and nurse a drink massage his palm and then would try to reconcile with her.

Gauri went inside the bathroom and got undressed. She examined her stomach for a while and smiled seeing that she was getting thicker day by day. She was happy that she was finally pregnant again because after her accident it did not look like she would ever be able to conceive again. She was lucky and she would make sure that her Child would come into this world- with or without Omkara. If she had to ever choose between her Husband and her child, she knew who she would choose. This was something though she hoped would never occur.

,, My little one don't be sad your daddy and I often fight. That doesn't mean he doesn't love your mommy it is just that he loves his daddy too. I love you more than anything my baby." With tears in her eyes Gauri sat inside the bathtub and just enjoyed the warm water. Her eyes closed automatically and she started the radio to listen to some music she liked.

,, I am sorry I didn't want to yell at you." Gauri opened her eyes and felt her Husband before she saw him. He sat behind her in the tube and she leaned against him. His hands caressed her abdomen and her arms. Somehow despite their fight and their ugly words She felt safe and secure. She always had with him, which is why his mistrust hurt her even more.

,, I am sorry too but still can't you at least try listen to what I have to tell you? Will you do that for our baby?".

Omkara sighed and kissed her neck. She shivered a little feeling his lips;the warm water intensifying each touch like electric currents.

,, I will try but... I will need some time...Is that okay with you?"

Gauri turned around; her naked self brushing against his. Omkara immediately responded with a passionate kiss. His Body reacted before his Mind could tell him that right now was not the perfect timing for a passionate kiss. But He was tired of fighting and he did not want her to sleep somewhere else again. She belonged in his arms, on their bed, in their Room. Without her he had never slept peacefully.

Her hands snaked around his neck and she kissed his eyelids and his Nose. She knew he was afraid she would decide to stay away from him to prove her point. But Gauri knew that wouldn't help. She needed to stay right beside him so he could someday witness his Father's wrath against her.

,, Let's just go to bed ok? It was a long day." he said and carried her out of the bathroom. He dressed her into a simple night dress and dried her hair with a towel. Gauri felt happiness whenever he pampered her and could not stop her eyes from getting all teary. She knew that was his way of seeking her forgiveness.Both of them laid down on the Bed and feel asleep pretty fast.

Gauri woke up with an incredible dry Throat and drank some water on her Night table, when she noticed her Husband's worried expression. He was deep asleep but the worry and the fear on his face stayed. Snuggling closer to him she caressed his face carefully and placed soft kisses on his cheek and nose. He looked like a little child; without realizing it he pulled her closer to his chest and finally his facial expressions relaxed. She knew it was because he could smell her , feel her warmth causing him to feel more relaxed.

"Oh Omkara...I don't even want to know what will happen to you once you see your Father's true Face. How will I not break seeing you breaking down? She whispered into his chest and hugged him back. She looked at the Man she loved the Most. The Man that was her entire existence. He would be broken beyond repair.

Gauri closed her eyes; praying to God to keep her Family safe.