Kyun teri yaadon me mujhe rula diya

Chapter 6

"By then I would have made you completely mine, in all possible ways", he said before lowering his head to meet her lips. Gauri was in shock but reacted quickly . She tried to push him back but he grabbed her hands and pinned it to bed. She swiftly turned her face to avoid his lips, inadvertently giving full access to her neck.

His lips landed on her soft skin and blazed her. She squealed when he bit her creamy flesh. Soon her toes curled in agonizing pleasure, feeling soothing effect of his tongue. She hated her treacherous body for enjoying his touch. She painfully understood that if he chose to continue, it won't take much time for her to yield.

While her mind and body were on war, she found him moving away from her. Part of her was relieved whereas latter part was dismayed. "Don't provoke me, Gauri. Stop trying to bring the worst out of me. We will both regret it", he warned and left her alone.

Gauri was unable to sleep. New surroundings always caused discomfort to her. Despite her hatred and everything that happened today, she wished Omkara was near her. She was never at ease near him but she felt safe with him. She knew he will never let any harm come to her.

She slowly took vial of sleeping pills prescribed by Jug. He had warned her not to get addicted to it and try to catch sleep without its help. Hence she tried to avoid it as much as possible but tonight she needed it. She took one of it and pulled blanket over her. She drifted to sleep by effect the medicine.

She opened her eyes. Oxygen mask was tied to her face, she was on a stretcher and her clothes soaked in blood. She looked around to realise that she was in an ambulance. "Gauri, everything is gonna be alright", she recognized the familiar voice. It was Omkara's . He was kneeling beside her. A bit far, she found an injured Rudra, sobbing on shoulders of another man.

She couldn't recognise him but she heard Rudra wailing to him, "What have I done, Shivaay? If anything happens to her, I am gonna die out of guilt". "Shut up, Rudra. Nothing will happen to her", Omkara roared at him. He looked back at her and told again, " Nothing will happen to you, Gauri. I won't let anything happen to you". She slowly lifted her hands and Omkara grabbed it to kiss it gently. Tears brimmed on his eyes and everything blacked out.

"Omkara", she woke up calling out his name. He jumped out of the chair near her bedside and instantly came to her. "Gauri, it's just a nightmare. It's okay, relax", he pacified and embraced her tightly. "I don't want to die. I am scared ", she wept against his chest. "Gauri, it's all over. You are safe now. You are here in our home", he consoled.

"Please don't leave me, Omkara. Promise me you won't leave", she demanded between sobs. "I will never leave you, Gauri.  There is no life for me without you", he told her earnestly. Soon her breath became even and she dozed off.

He wanted to lay her back to bed, but she clutched to him and murmured "don't... leave...stay". He stretched himself on the bed and allowed her to sleep on him. She listened to the rhythm of his heartbeat and slept peacefully. After many sleepless nights, Omkara too had a peaceful slumber in her arms.

He woke up before her and found Gauri still clinging to him. He knew she had difficulty to sleep and kept an eye on her. At night when he came to check on her, she was sleeping peacefully. He couldn't help but sit near watching her. But soon her nightmares surfaced and she screamed his name.

Coming to think of it now he felt happy that she took his name. Last night may not be in her memory but for him it was precious one where she had asked him to stay with her. He slowly detached her from him and without disturbing her sleep moved out of the bed. The house staff have already come and started their work.

When Omkara came out of her room, he tied his open hair and adjusted buttons of his kurta. The maid who was dusting saw him and giggled. Most staff were aware of arrival of the new mistress of the home. Omkara glared at her and said sternly, "Kaam pe dhyan do. Aur madam so rahi hain, disturb mat karna". She nodded her head still keeping her smile .

He went on with his routine. After breakfast he was about to leave for office when he saw her marching to him, "I need some money", she demanded. "Why?", he asked. "Need to buy some clothes. All my clothes are loose now", she said. "Okay, I will take you for shopping in the evening".

" I will manage on my own. I don't want to be chaperoned everywhere. You cannot lock me inside fearing that I will run away", she told him straight. "Sweet heart, I am least worried of you running away. Even if you do, all roads will lead back to me. I was worried about your health, you are not strong enough to roam around yourself", he told.

"I will be bored here alone", she complained. "Really ? It's your first day in your new home. Try to explore the house, meet the staff who works here and take a stroll in the garden. By the time you are done with all this, I will be back home", he told her. "Fine", she hated to admit that he had a point.

"One more thing, all house hold staffs usually leaves by 6 O' clock in the evening and will return only next morning. Incase you need anything specific like food or any work in your room tell them before 6", he walked to the door. Spontaneously she moved with him, he was about to reach for the door of car that he returned to her. "Thanks for seeing me off, Jaan", he pecked her cheek while her eyes popped out.

The day passed uneventful. Neither she explored the house nor she met the staff. She spend most of her time in her room, thinking & rethinking about herself. But by evening she did roam around the garden. Omkara called her twice in between, first to check on her and second to ask her to be ready as he was arriving soon.

He picked her up on time and they reached one of the best boutiques in the city. "My sister suggested this place. I hope you will find something here of your taste", he told before getting out of the car. "As long as you are paying, I have no objection", she mocked. Gauri simply loved that boutique and went on a shopping spree.

Omkara couldn't decide whether she genuinely wanted so much clothes & shoes or did it to punish him with a heavy bill. He chuckled as he knew Oberois can never be punished that easily. The store was frequented by his Mom, sister and latest addition,  Annika Bhabhi. He was sure Bhavya and Gauri will soon join the gang.

How he wished Gauri will be accepted by his family just like they did Annika Bhabhi. If not everyone atleast Dadi, Mom and his brothers. Thinking of brothers,  Rudra's face flashed before him. Will Rudy ever be able to accept Gauri as his Bhabhi? "Sir", voice of salesgirl carrying their bill brought him back.

He gave his credit card and watched Gauri. She was beaming, may be this shopping was therapy she needed. He soon noticed few employees of boutique, whispering to each other and giggling at Gauri. Are they making fun of my Gauri?, he fumed but soon realized from their blushing faces that it was not the case.

"Let's go home", Gauri said excitedly. "Gauri you can wear one of the dresses we brought today. We are having dinner outside", he said. "Superb", she went to trial room. She came back wearing a knee length sky blue off shoulder pencil dress. Omkara sweared, 'Of all the clothes she got today, she had to wear this one. Is she stupid or blind ?  When she reached near him, he took her aside.

He pulled out his scarf which he had carelessly draped across his shoulder. He placed it around her neck, carefully covering bite marks he gave her last night. "Don't give excuse for others to blush by exposing your love bites, honey", he told her. Lady at the counter gave an embarrassed smile hearing them and handed over the packages to Gauri. Once RiKara left, they all gathered and grinned sheepishly.

"Arey, Jhanvi Ma'am ka beta toh chupa rustom nikala" one said. "Lagta hain palang todh romance ho raha hain ghar mein",another commented. "It was so wise of him to bring her to his own home. Warna Oberoi Mansion mein, yeh sab kahan mumkin hota,  aisa bina shaadi wala honeymoon", they all laughed at the friendly remark made by a customer.

There were other ladies also present who moved in same circle as Jhanvi and Omkara had overlooked the fact that such gossip was soon destined to reach her ears.