Love Is Our true Destiny: A Rikara FF

Chapter nineteen

Next morning, after breakfast Omkara sought out his brothers.

"Guys, I need to talk to you about something" said Omkara, without preamble.

"First, good morning brother, second, yes, good morning to you too, third, how was your day of sightseeing yesterday? We would've asked you, yesterday itself, if only you had not gone straight to your room when you came back in the evening" said Rudra, counting his grievances off his fingers.

"Sorry. We were so exhausted yesterday, that we just collapsed in our room, once we returned" said Omkara. 

"Om, did you read the papers? The lifestyle section did a blazing review of your exhibition. They seemed really blown over by your 'new' technique" said Shivaay.

"There is no 'new' technique, just a differed outlook. But thanks for telling me Shivaay" said Omkara.

"Honestly O, why don't you ever seem bothered about reviews and appreciation and all that?" asked Rudra.

"Because I paint for myself. It doesn't make much difference to me whether my paintings are exhibited in the best art galleries, or on the streets. Though of course, I am grateful for the art galleries" said Omkara.

"You have the talent, brother, so you deserve it. But moving on, what is it you want to talk to us about?" asked Shivaay.

"Its about Gauri" said Om, suddenly a little hesitant on how to approach this 'issue' with his brothers.

"Gauri? What about her?" asked Shivaay, frowning, a suspicious look coloring his face.

"Its not what you think, brother. I meant, its related to Gauri, but its really about me. I...I like her" said Omkara, somewhat lamely.

"Congratulations O, you've finally seen the light" said Rudra, before he doubled up in laughter, clutching his stomach.

Even Shivaay couldn't hold it in, and joined his youngest brother.

"If you both are done laughing" said Omkara, rolling his eyes.

"Not in the least. What you mean 'you like her'. Obviously you do. We've known that since the moment you stepped into this mansion with her, and you've known that, otherwise you wouldn't have married her. So, what's this 'I like her' nonsense, like you just realized. What..." but Rudy couldn't finish his sentence.

"I love her" said Omkara in a rush. "I love her, that's what I meant."

Rudra looked slightly stupefied, but Shivaay's expression cleared. 

"I understand. Now" said Shivaay, nodding his head. "It was same for me. You haven't told her, and you came here seeking advice on what to do. I see."

"Do-do Ishqbaaaz, mere bhai sach mein paraaya dhan ho gaye (Two Ishqbaaazs. My brothers have become someone else's wealth)" moaned Rudra. 

Omkara and Shivaay scolded their younger brother with their eyes.

"Sorry, I was just kidding. O, this is hardly a problem for you. Just pen down a dreamy shayari, that's it" said Rudra. 

Shivaay pursed his lips. "Its not that easy. You want it to be special, something memorable. Now I won't tell you what I did, because that's a secret between me and Annika, but writing poetry or making paintings won't cut it. That's pretty and all, but you do that anyways. That's like me getting a business deal. Annika wouldn't have been impressed. You have to do something different."