Kyun teri yaadon me mujhe rula diya

Chapter 5

Another fortnight passed. Gauri was much better now and it was time for her to go home. Omkara regularly visited her. Though still not friendly, she strove not to be irritated with him. She tried to get used to his presence and companionship. As asked , he got the ring for her.

However it was not a costly showoff rock but a simple beautiful ring with heart shaped diamond on it. She noticed the engraving inside it which read as 'All my love, always and forever'. She would have yielded her heart to any man after reading it in their engagement ring but not Omkara. She gave a fake smile and said, "Impressive".

"Any time", he gave a dramatic bow as reply. Today, it is time for her leave with him. Gauri was relieved when Omkara informed her that they were not going to stay in Oberoi Mansion. He owned a separate house and had been living there away from his parents for few months. She bid adieu to hospital staff. They were all emotional during her farewell. Gauri admitted painfully that she preferred to stay there rather than leaving. "Cheer up, Jaan. It may not be as bad you think", he spoke reading her thoughts. She looked outside and mused, 'Maybe but its gonna be worst for you, Omkara'

Their car stopped infront of Omkara's house. It was not as grand as Oberoi Mansion still was befitting to the stature of Oberois. Though Om was close to family, he always preferred to have his own residence. Mainly coz it helped him to concentrate on his art works peacefully. When things became more and more strained between him and his father, he decided to act on his wish.

Only Shivaay knew that he had zeroed in on this particular house not just due to its appeal but as it was closer to the hospital in which Gauri was admitted. Om turned off the engine and came to her side to open the door. To his utter shock, they were immediately surrounded by group of reporters. His house had minimal security, since not much people knew he stayed here.

Unlike Shivaay, Om had little expertise dealing with media. Whenever he held press conferences, he never walked in without proper preparation and guidance from Shivaay. For a second, he felt lost with reporters hovering over him like hungry wolves. "Mr. Oberoi, is it true that you are moving in with your girlfriend here?", "Do you believe in live-in relationships?", "Is marriage on the cards?", they threw questions at him when he stood there like a lost puppy.

"Guys, please", Gauri's voice caught their attention. "Gauri you don't need...", Omkara tried to protect. "It's okay, darling. I can manage", she kept her hands on his waist and moved closer to him. "I am Gauri Kumari Sharma. I am the mystery girl with whom Mr Omkara Singh Oberoi was involved for past few months. We are engaged now", she showed off her ring and moved her cheeks closer to his chest.

Omkara didn't know whether to laugh or cry by turn of events yet he knew that his temper was raising its ugly head. "We are moving in together and yes of course we plan to get married soon", she said again. Several photographs were taken and many shot their videos when she revealed their relationship status to media.

Slowly he understood her game and moved his hands to her shoulder pulling her closer to him, trying to make her uncomfortable. Now that he regained his footing , he too smiled and faced the reporters. "Guys, thanks for dropping by.  There will be an official press conference from Oberoi family later. So please give us some privacy now. Isn't it Jaan?", he gazed at her lovingly.

She grinned at him. He lifted her chin and dropped his head pretending to meet her lips, but stopped half way feigning shyness before media and pecked her cheek. "You know Jaan, there is a tradition in Oberoi family for the newlyweds. As we are now in live-in relationship, I guess it applies to us too", he said making her anxious.

Before she could think, he swept her off into his arms. He faced the media crowd, providing them enough bites to showcase proximity between betrothed couple. "Thank you again guys. Bye for now", saying this he marched to his house, crossing threshold of his house with her in his arms. 

"That was really cool", she complimented him while he placed her on sofa. "But not cool as you , Gauri. You seemed to be well prepared to face them. It looked as if you have summoned them, have you?", he carefully asked her. She looked at him calmly, pondering on her reply when he cut in. "Don't even dare to lie , Baby. It won't take me even seconds to know whether you are behind it ", his voice had tint of warning in it.

"I had to as I was helpless. I need to be extremely careful, Mr.Oberoi. I took it as a precaution to ensure that you are not going to lock me here to abuse. I have no reason to trust you. As you already know, I am all alone. No friends or family to watch my back", she stated. "You are not alone , you have me", he blurted out earnestly. "Yea, my bad. I have YOU", she scorned at him.

He gave an I-give-up shrug. "Walk to your left and you will find guest rooms. The best one is prepared for you and you will find your luggage in it", he said turned to leave. "What about you?", she asked. "Master bedroom is upstairs.  Incase you need anything, I will be there.", he left. As soon as he reached his room, he pulled out his phone, "Hello Shivvay. We have a situation. I need your help".

She was resting in her room, browsing through TV channels. Few channels had telecasted the news of young Oberoi being engaged to a commoner. But by evening , it died out and some other news took over its place. Though it didn't create the stir she expected, she knew she had rattled the cage enough to tense the Oberois.

"Didn't get the coverage you expected ? ", his voice came from the door. "You disappoint me, Gauri. I knew you had some plans up your sleeve but this was simply stupid. Let me give you a piece of advice, free of cost. Never underestimate your opponent, especially if he is an Oberoi", he spoke firmly as he entered her room.

She chuckled and acted grumpy. "Anyways, it would not have reached the person whom you intended it for. Rudra was never a 'news-channel-guy'. Besides he is on his honeymoon with his legally wedded wife and will have no time to spare even a glance at television", he said. Omkara expected her to get angry and throw a fit however she sat peacefully listening to him.

"I know very well that he becomes extremely focused when he is in mood to f**k . Ooops.. Pardon my language...I mean to make loovvve", she dragged the last word much to his irritation. "I admire you Omkara, you are highly motivated. Alas! But you are just an analog player in this digital world. It may surprise you that I already know Rudra is in Spain, I even know which place he is visiting today or which hotel he is staying now. How do I know? Social media, darling. You know the good thing about these sites, you add someone as your friend or follow someone, it remains there even when you have slept for 8 months continuously.  And the best thing is that you are connected to their friends and friends of friends , etc , etc.

She continued "Rudra literally lives in these social media sites. Though he deleted all our memories, he didn't block me. So sweet of him. Hence virtually I am still very much closer to him than you can imagine. I had recorded the news when they telecasted it in the morning and uploaded it to my social page, tagging all relevant people. Rudra and many of his friends would have already seen it by now", she ended her speech and turned to face him.

He was furious at himself for overlooking this possibility and directly played into her hands by gifting her the best handset available. "It's  just matter of time , Mr Omkara Singh Oberoi. Soon Rudra will be knocking at the door of this house and be back to me", she taunted him. She waved at him and was preparing to leave the room when Omkara caught her wrist to pull her closer to him. "Even if he does, I will ensure that you are in no condition to return to him", he whispered hoarsely into her ear. He pushed her forcefully, making her fall on the soft mattress. Her eyes popped out trying to make sense of his threat , yet he was too quick. Before she could move, he came over her ,crushing her petite frame with his weight. "By then I would have made you completely mine, in all possible ways", he said before lowering his head to meet her lips.