Questions started running through her mind. Why? How? She couldn't get herself to answer these questions.
She knew Om was not cruel or a person who'd take revenge. But, right now, at this right moment, she couldn't think of anything else.
What if he was doing this on purpose? What if he had never believed the fact that she was innocent? What if all he wanted was to hurt her? What if?
Questions ran through her mind as she kept running away from the place where had seen them. She suddenly bumped into someone.
"Whoa, slow down." Priyanka said, gaining herself as she almost lost her balance after she collided with Gauri.
"Are you...crying?" Priyanka asked.
"Is something wrong?" Priyanka asked, as she looked at Gauri's face.
"Wrong?! I'll tell you what's..." Gauri started letting her anger out like she usually would on her best friend, but she couldn't. It was Priyanka's wedding. How could she ruin that for her by complaining about her own brother?
"Nothing. Nothing's wrong. Something just went in my eye." Gauri made the oldest trick from the book.
"No, it's not nothing." Priyanka stated.
"It's nothing, I promise." Gauri said, forming a convincing smile on her lips.
"You sure?" Priyanka asked, worried.
"Yes, yeah." Gauri answered, maintaining her smile.
"Well, come on then. Let's go where everyone is enjoying themselves." Priyanka spoke, giving zero chance for Gauri to retaliate.
When Gauri and Priyanka reached the back lawn where the Oberoi's and Mehra's were sitting and laughing, she noticed Om and Bella had joined them too. Bella, looked irritated for a change considering she always had the yellow stress ball smiley face plastered on her lips. Gauri's nerves had already hit her brain a while ago, giving her a terrible headache at the moment.
Everyone was singing while few played guitar along with the songs. Soon, Gauri and Priyanka sat down beside each other looking at how nicely people were enjoying themselves.
After about a while, Gauri noticed a gaze on her and quickly snapped her neck towards that direction only to know that Om was staring at her like a creep. He had a peaceful smile plastered on his face that somehow made Gauri even more mad this time. She quickly moved her face in the opposite direction.
She did not wish to look at him after she had seen him with Bella. Talk about thinking of getting on the wrong foot with her. As she was lost in her own thoughts, she noticed that Priyanka had already left her spot and was swaying to the music with Ranveer, with Shivaay and Anika swaying beside them. A faint smile creeped over her face as she saw the two of the most loved and beautiful couples dance in front of her.
Suddenly, Om came and stood in front of her. His hand extended out for her to take. His smile, welcoming and inviting her to join him on the floor.
Absolutely not! Her subconscious screamed.
"Dance with me?" he asked, holding his smile.
Gauri didn't answer, she kept looking at him. She couldn't believe that he was standing there like nothing had happened. Nothing at all. Gauri's eyebrows were pinched together in confusion and disbelief. How can he even do this?
"Would you like to dance with me?" Om asked, once again not getting an answer this time either.
Soon, Om's smile faded as he turned a bit to move back to his place when Gauri placed her hand in his, surprising Om.
