Ishqbaaz – Rikara Trust 84

O(Saying with his head on her feet, crying): I have never had the intention to hurt you. I just saw two people in front of me and just reacted so I can save my family. You were begging me to let go of you saying that you are a married woman and that you love someone…

Om’s head quickly shoots up.

O: Gauri, you are not married to Ritik so how can you say that you are a married woman? Your relationship with Ritik does not look like Shivika’s marriage and whenever he is with you, I do not see love in your eyes. So why did you say that?

He then stands up and sits beside Gauri. He starts caressing her hair.

O: What do you mean, Gauri? Who do you love?

G: Omkaraji…

O: Gauri??

G: Omkaraji… where are you?

O: I am right beside you, Gauri.

Gauri’s eyes were closed so she was not aware of her surroundings. She was just murmuring and talking in her sleep.

G: I knew that you did not hurt me. You would never do that to me.

Om starts to smile. (Thinking): She understands me so well.

G: I believed you. But, why did you not believe me when I told you the truth?

Om’s mouth just drop in shock.

G: I begged and cried to believe me. When Kali kidnapped me, I called you twice but as usual, you abandoned me. I had to fight for myself but every single you are in trouble, I am there for you. Right now, your family is in trouble and here I am again to help you guys out. When will you realize that?

O: What do you mean by my family is in trouble? But, by who? Please tell me.

G: Do you know that even now, I feel so lonely. I have all this money but I am scared and all by myself. No one is here to support me.

O: (Thinking) What about Ritik? They are engaged so how can she feel lonely? I thought he is filling that void. (Says) Gauri, I am here for you. Your Omkaraji is here for you. Your jatadari hippie, nandi, whatever you want to call me… I am here for you.

G: Omkaraji…

And she quiets down and sleeps.

Om goes back to his chair and just looks out at her.

O(Thinking) She is right. I left her when she needed me. I did not believe her when she was trying to tell me something. I abandoned her so how can I expect her to show some love to me? There are so many unanswered questions. My family is in danger and the only person who can answer is this sleeping beauty.

Gauri wakes up from her deep sleep.

G: Good morning, Gauri… Omkara? What is he doing here?

She goes up and sees his hand being used as rest for his head.

G: It looks like he has been sleeping on this chair for the entire night. He probably guilty so he thought he can be here for me. At last, he feels guilty about something. That is a good sign. But, I need to get ready. Oh well, I will just go to the bathroom and get ready. He probably was up for a long time watching me.

Gauri goes to the washroom. A few minutes, Om gets up and see the bed empty. He looks around and does not see Gauri anywhere.

O: Gauri!! Gauri!!

Gauri opens the bathroom door and from the bathroom window, light shines. All Om can see is black silhouette with light shining around her. The person steps forward and it was Gauri wearing a black blazer with a light turquoise knee length dress. To match with it, she was wearing a green gem pendant and matching earings. Her heels were green and black, which gave her a confident look.

Om in awe at first but then in worry runs forward to Gauri and cups her face.

O: I was so worried about you. When I did not see you on the bed, I thought you got scared again. All the stuff you said last night really worried me last night.

G: What did I say?

O(Thinking): How can I tell you that? How can I tell you that you told me that you were feeling lonely? And how I told you that I will always be here for you.

G: Om? Can you please answer my question?

O:Uh… Gauri

G: Forget it. All you are going to say is Uhh… Gauri… Uh Gauri.. You are wasting my time and I have to prepare for the meeting. Just remember to be there. This is strictly professional so please call me Kesha and do not fool around in my office. I do not put with bs.

Gauri leaves the room.

Promo:
ShivOmRu are in the car, heading to DOF. This was their first time they were heading to this office.

S: Om, please remember that you are dealing with Kesha who is known for a ruthless behavior. From what I heard, she does not put up with any sort of bad behavior so please do not lose your temper. She will tear you apart.

R: Is she that scary? She does not act like that at home.

S: It is because she has two faces. A professional face and a face for family and friends.

R: Just like you. Mr. SSO at the office and Annika Bhabhi’s lover boy at home.

S: Shut up, Rudra.