Hi, it's me, Halima.

I'm actually suffering from writers block, that's why I cannot give all of you 'Saathiya' but I'm hoping to get back to that story soon and complete it for all of you.

Till then please enjoy this One Shot that was bugging me, I had to pen it down but I didn't as a short story or fan fiction because I knew once I leave it pending, I will struggle to complete it.

This continues from when Gauri returned to Bareilly after Omkara misjudged her and how he came back in the form of Sardaar to earn her forgiveness. This one shot is my take on what should've happened if the makers of Ishqbaaz were more lenient towards RiKara.

Thank you for opening it and welcome 🎀.

Sorry for any error, mistakes and inconveniences 🌹.

Do Dil Ek Jaan

The sparkly sun rose out of the dark clouds of the night, shining bright to indicate a new morning in India's first most busy city, Mumbai.

The sun rays kissed his face, laying on him as they shone right through his window, defeating the curtains with the help of the wind. Sooner, his eyes softened, becoming the prey of the sun, who had successfully pulled him out of his sleep.

He opened his eyes instantly as soon as what had happened flashed in his mind, diverting his attention. He started to remember how he had suspected Gauri to have an affair and how he broke her heart, he remembers how he, shattered her hope and self-esteem like always, he remembered how he had misunderstood and judged her, for which he feels truly guilty and now has come to take his Gauri back. He remembers admitting his love for Gauri yesterday and now is praying from his heart for her to change her decision in marrying another guy.

With the help of his family, he had took a form of a Sardaar and entered Gauri's life, to reform what he ruined, Gauri had knew it was Omkara from the time he made an entry and despite knowing Gauri is marrying someone else, he stayed and tried his best to make her feel he regrets and wants her back in his life. Today was Gauri's marriage day and this is his last hope, it was now a heartbreaking situation for him, he would rather die than seeing Gauri become someone else's.

Today was his last chance to prove himself and rightfully take Gauri with him, hoping she would forgive him for the mistake which doesn't deserve forgiveness. He sat up, wiping his sliding tear and stepped out from the bed, to run to the temple to beg for Gauri's forgiveness.

His heart took a breath with fear, providing unusual beats for Omkara, scaring him as he thinks of the negative outcomes. What if he really looses his Gauri? Would he be able to survive with the guilt? He doesn't believe he would able to move on, happily or successfully. Gauri had become an important part of his life, she lived in every breath of his, without her, he wouldn't stay alive. She was now the soul to his body, without whom he cannot take a step. She was his other half, the better half which completed him. He shivered as he tied the turban around his head.

The fear was demotivating him, he feels like walking away from her life and he lost against his heart, which yearned for Gauri's forgiveness.

"O, go to the temple, we will take care of this cheap so called groom." Rudra utters as he enters the room and Omkara turns, facing him.

He nods and Rudra nods at him, walking back out to remove the obstacle in Omkara's way.

Omkara took a deep breath, ready to face the consequences as he started moving after dressing himself, for him. . . Gauri and her forgiveness mattered the most than what people will say. He had it all planned, he would simply lift her inside the temple and beg for her forgiveness and most importantly, he wouldn't force her.

**
Outside the temple, Gauri, her mother and the groom's mother were standing, waiting for the groom.

"God knows where he is. I told this boy to come on time." His mother sighed in disappointment, glancing around the entrance.

"Don't worry, he might be stuck in traffic." Gauri's mother utters, assuring the groom's mother.

As Gauri glances at the entrance, she sees Omkara walking up and looks on, everything seemed to have gone slow for her and for him as his eyes fell on Gauri. She could feel the wind shiver her body as he walked in slow-motion.

"I love you. . ." His words repeat in her mind and her eyes, unknown to her, start to shine as water fills them in.

His eyes were already moist, glimpsing pain, regret and love, which she could sense and he could sense pain in her eyes.

Saathiya. . .

He stopped, successfully making his way towards the ladies and Gauri, who had fought with her inner self removes her eyes from him, showing him her ignorance, despite not wanting to, she knew she had to control her heart if she wanted everything to go well.

"Why are you here?" Gauri's mother wonders, seeing Omkara stop by them.

"I. . . I wanted to make sure you're all okay and that you don't need any help." He replied, curving a small smile as he moves his gazes towards Gauri's mother.

She curls a smile and nods at him "That's so nice of you Beta. I really appreciate it but you're already doing so much for us."

"You call me your son and then complain?"

"No I. . ."

"I'm your son so this is compulsory for me to look after you." He utters and Gauri's mother smiles.

"The time is running, where is the couple?" The Pandit asks while walking down the stairs.

"Pandit Ji, the groom is coming."

"Ji, the time is running out and if you don't go now then you'll miss receiving the special blessings which will keep the couple together for eternity, just like Shiv and Parvati." The Pandit tells and Omkara looks at Gauri, who is trying her best to avoid him.

Gauri's mother and the groom's mother panic.

"If you don't mind then can I take her?" Omkara offers, surprise Gauri, her mother and the groom's mother.

"But beta, couples have to do this Pooja."

"I'll only take her up and she can do the Pooja herself for her and her husband and until he comes, otherwise the time will run out." Omkara explains and Gauri's mother and the groom's mother agree.

The groom's mother hands Gauri the Pooja platter and Gauri looks at Omkara, worried and tensed, he walks towards her and manages to carry her in his arms.

(Male Version)

Jo na keh sake tum
Jo na keh sake hum (x2)

She stares at him as he carries her up the stairs, Gauri's mother and the groom's mother wait downstairs.

Kehne lagi dono se woh
Khamoshiyaan.. O saathiya

Gauri remembers Omkara's proposal and him admitting his love for her.

Kehne lagi dono se woh
Khamoshiyaan.. O saathiya

He could sense her intense stare, growing a hope as his courage boosted.

Saathiya saathiya
Saathiya saathiya (x2)

Omkara finally reached the top of the stairs, regretting for the temples to be short, if he had a choice, he would never lift her out of his arms and enjoy carrying her in his arms for the rest of his life. He unwillingly placed her down and she stood, balancing and moving away from his hold.

They moved further in and she faced the other way, having the intention to pray all ready in her mind before Omkara could speak and make her weak. She knows she isn't happy with this wedding, she is only marrying him for the sake of her friend. She knew if she wouldn't have said yes then her friends marriage wouldn't have happened with the groom's brother.

"Gauri. . ." Omkara trialled off, inhaling a deep breath to prepare himself for his speech.

She, despite wanting to turn stays rooted at her place, facing the Shivling.

"I'm sorry. . . I know these words are small in front of the mistake I made. I don't even think it was a mistake, it was rather a sin. Which I have committed. I failed to be a good husband, I failed you and myself. I insulted our relationship, insulted you and you still tolerated me. It's absolutely right for you to leave like that, after all I did something which doesn't deserve forgiveness and it's right for you to be mad at me. I'm worthless and I'm crazy, I just say things without even thinking. When I say sorry, I truly mean it from the bottom of my heart. Trust me Gauri, I won't be able to live without you. You started to exist in my every breath and if you'll leave me forever. Then I will die, I really would. Please forgive me and give me another chance, I promise I'll love you to the infinity and back." He utters, all from his heart as his eyes started to moist.

He inhaled a deep breath after pouring his heart out and nervously licked his lips, hoping she would respond but Gauri, who had finished praying turns towards Omkara, glancing at him for once and then walking out. He was shocked and felt numb for a second, he felt like his whole world was walking away from him and her leaving without responding clearly hinted she would not forgive him, which caused him pain.

He swallowed, allowing his tears to skim out and he released a small breath of dismay. He never expected her to walk away but yet again, the sin he committed was unforgivable.

"I don't believe in you but my Gauri does, all I wish for her is to be happy so please protect her and give her all those happiness which I couldn't give her." He prayed, closing his eyes and facing the Shivling as his tears seeped down. "Please keep her happy and give her the love which she once expected from me. Please give her my life expectancy but never give her tears a reason to come out." He added, sniffing as he opened his eyes, wiping his uncontrollable tears instantly and he turns, walking out of the temple.

**

Gauri and her mother come back home and all that Gauri's mind repeated were Omkara's words.

"Gauri, quickly go get ready. We need to do a small Pooja before the Baraat comes." Gauri's mother directs, turning towards Gauri.

Her eyebrows crunch and she blinks at Gauri, who was still standing there. "Gauri!" Her mother shouts, bringing her out of the world "Where are you lost?"

"N. . . Nowhere, I was just thinking about the marriage." She lies, but Gauri's mother was also her mother, not biological but she raised Gauri and she knows her well.

"Are you happy with this marriage?"

"Yeah, why wouldn't I be?" Gauri lies yet again, forcing a smile on her lips.

"Do you miss DamaadJi?"

"No." She yet again lies and before the moment had gotten more intense, she had excused herself and walked away.

Her mother stared at her leave, worrying for her future. "Shankar Ji, please allow that to only happen what makes Gauri happy." Her mother keenly prayed, hoping for the very best.

**

Omkara, who had lost all hopes enters the house, heading towards his room. Rudra, Shivaay, Anika and Bhavya were eagerly waiting in his room.

"Bhaiyya. . ." Bhavya trialled off after noticing him and Rudra stood up, turning towards the door. Anika and Shivaay glance at the door as they see a heartbroken Omkara walk inside.

Seeing him walk in with disappointment and lifeless, they had understood the outcomes of his try were negative and Gauri hadn't forgiven him.

"Arre, how can she marry someone else? I will go talk to her, she can't do that. . ." Anika utters but Omkara shakes his head negatively.

"No Bhabhi, she won't come back and I don't want to force her either." He uttered in a whisper, not having the energy to increase his tone.

He felt lifeless, living in a body that shouldn't exist anymore. His emotions had overtaken him and all he merely feels is regret and pain.

"How can you give up Om? You're an Oberoi and Oberoi's fight till the end. Go get her, she's yours." Omkara looks at Shivaay and releases a scoff.

"She WAS mine Shivaay, now she will be someone else's wife, lawfully and rightfully. I couldn't give her anything so why would she want to stay with me? She deserves much more in life Shivaay, much more than what I couldn't give her."

"But O, she is yours and she is Oberoi family's daughter-in-law, you can't give her to someone else that easily." Rudra advices but Omkara had made his mind, though he wants his Gauri back so badly, he cannot force her to be his after the most idiotic and heart wrenching sin he had committed.

"Guys, it's over." He finally uttered, sterining his tone and Bhavya's eyes moist.

Anika looks down, not pleased with his decision and slowly heads out, followed by Shivaay who was disappointed by him giving but and then Rudra shakes his head, annoyed with Om's final decision.

Bhavya sniffed, controlling her tear "Bhaiyya. . . She loves you. Please don't let her go away or she'll die without you." She softly said before exiting the room.

Omkara's tears slide down yet again as Bhavya's words play in his mind, he was now confused. Should he leave her to be happy or take her with him? He wasn't really sure what would give her the happiness.

"Bhaiyya. . ." Omkara looked at the door, seeing a small kid enter "Gauri Didi sent this for you." He adds, forwarding the bangles which Janvi and Buamaa had given her for being an Oberoi Bahu, which she had just now returned, clearing Omkara's confusion, he was now 100% sure she doesn't want to have any connections with him.

He swallowed his spit, feeling a lump down his throat and takes the bangles from the kid, the kid runs off straight after and Omkara stares at the bangles, closing his eyes to control his tears.

**

Gauri was ready, sat on her bed thinking. Omkara's words continue to have her attention as they flash in her mind. She really didn't want to fall weak, which she slowly is starting to.

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Gauri's mother walked inside and she was emotional seeing her daughter all dressed for her wedding today. Her mother felt a part of her moving away which obviously every mothers feel when their daughter is sat in front of them, all decked and ready for the wedding.

She walked further up to her and cupped her face, giving her a peck on the forehead. "You look really pretty Gauri." Her mother compliments and Gauri gazes at her with a small smile.

"They already got married, now the mandap is ready for you." She reveals and Gauri looks at her. She didn't know her friend would get married first and then she would, she thought it would be on the same time.

Her heart took a skip of beat as the tension occupied her. She had fully submitted herself to Omkara, when he took the seven rounds with her and she had clearly accepted him as her husband and her heart still beats for Omkara and will always do.

"I'll call someone and they'll come and collect you." Her mother says, picking up the red chunri and putting it around her head, adorning her princess who had now grown up.

Gauri's mother walked away and Gauri stood up, panicking, she clearly glimpses her disinterest in this wedding and prays for a miracle, her heart had forgiven Omkara after all the struggles he went through to stay with her and make her feel his regret. She felt his pain but was bound by her friends happiness and now that her friends married, Gauri believes to be free from this relationship.

She walks out and sees the kid running around. "Chotu!" He stops and turns towards Gauri.

"Did he leave?"

Chotu shakes his head positively and Gauri swallowed her spit, controlling herself from breaking down, she nodded and walked back inside her room.

"Omkara Ji, come back please." She scoffed in pain, wanting Omkara, the person who her heart rightfully beats for to return and take her with him.

The girls enter and walk toward Gauri. Gauri controls her emotions and turns, heading out with them.

Baadlon mein
Ghul na jaayein

With every step she took, she remembered her moments with Omkara.

Hain jo naghme thehre thehre
Do dilon mein jazb karle

His words play in her mind when he admits his love to her.

Saare jazbe gehre gehre

Kal kya pata milna miley
Nazdeekiyaan o saathiya

Her glassy eyes gaze around the hall, hoping to see Omkara.

Kal kya pata milna miley
Nazdeekiyaan o saathiya

The girls help her sit on the mandap and Gauri looked down, biding her tears of sadness.

"Let's begin the marriage ceremony." The Pandit utters and starts chanting some Mantara's.

Gauri, who had controlled her tears gazes around, spotting Anika, Bhavya, Daadi, Shivaay, Rudra, Tej, Janvi, Pinky and Shakti standing opposite her, staring at her marrying someone else.

She was shocked to see them there, not expecting them at all and now feels guilty, she really doesn't want to loose them, they had made an impact in her life, they had given her the true essence of the word family.

What disappointed her was not spotting Omkara there, she wanted to tell him that she also loves him and is only his. Gauri was feeling guilty from within and was agitated sitting on the mandap with someone else, she wanted to stand up and run away. She felt like she was trapped in a dungeon next to a beast from whom she wanted to be free of.

Not being able to take it anymore and having all the helplessness been taken away, Gauri stands up and moves away, shocking everyone yet giving hopes to the Oberoi family.

"I. . . I can't go ahead with this marriage." She manages to say and the groom looks at her. The Oberoi family get happy and Daadi folds her hand with a smile, thanking god for listening to her prayers.

"What are you doing? Just sit down." He angrily says and grabs onto her hand.

Rudra and Shivaay get angry and were about to take a step forward but they stop seeing Omkara grabbing into his hand and releasing Gauri out of his grip.

Gauri sees him and sighs a relief with a small smile as her eyes start to moist, she was pleased to see him.

"This marriage can't happen." Omkara sternly says, pushing the groom out of the way.

"Not so easily. Gauri is only mine!" The groom angrily says and signs his men to come forward.

Omkara gazes around along with Shivaay and Rudra. The groom pushes Omkara and Gauri gasps. Rudra and Shivaay come forward to fight the men and help Omkara take his dulhania.

Tej and Shakti, who were bored in the back also step foreword to fight and help their sons. Few men approach then while one approaches Omkara. The groom grabs onto Gauri's hand and forcefully drags her.

"Pandit, read the mantara's." He orders and the Pandit starts reading, sacred he might get attacked.

Bhavya, Anika, Janvi and Pinky head towards Gauri and the groom, ready to fight and free Gauri from his evil clutches. Bhavya punched him in the nose while Anika grabs onto his Sherwani, tearing it apart. Pinky slaps him across the face and Janvi pushes him off the Mandap. They then stand besides Gauri, staring at the groom on the floor.

"Her family are here for her, you can't do anything." Janvi warns and the Oberoi family bahu's and Bhavya expect Gauri smirk, showing their victory.

Shivaay and Rudra punch the men and throw them to the side. Shakti and Tej kick the men and turn towards each other, nodding.

Omkara grabs the man by his collar and pushes him near the groom, who was about to stand up but due to extra weight on him, he fell back around.

Daadi stood besides Gauri's mother, hoping for the best.

Gauri and Omkara face each other and she runs towards him, pulling him into a hug. He hugs her back, closing his eyes and remembers a small flashback.

The kid/chotu stopped and turned towards him again.

"Bhaiyya. . . Gauri Didi doesn't want this marriage. She is being forced, the guy said Gauri Didi has to marry him or he won't let his brother marry Didi's friend." Chotu reveals, shocking Omkara.

He then leaves and Omkara knew exactly what to do next.

"I'm sorry Gauri." He apologises and Gauri sniffs, hugging him tighter. "No Omkara Ji, don't apologise." She replied.

The Oberoi's and Gauri's mother smiled seeing the two hug.

"Since we're here and the mandap is there, let's get the two married so god can bless them and their relationship." Daadi suggests, to which everyone agrees.

Gauri and Omkara break the hug, staring at Daadi who blinks at them.

"As long as Gauri's happy." Her mother says, controlling her tears as she's happy Gauri and Omkara will be together.

"Then what's the delay? Let's start." Tej says and everyone nod.

Anika walks towards Gauri, bringing her back to the Mandap and Shivaay walks towards Omkara, taking him towards the mandap. Rudra walks towards them and sees the groom, chuckling at his state.

He then pulls the dupatta from his neck. "This belongs to the rightful groom." He utters and walks towards Omkara, putting it around his neck for the ghatbandhan ritual.

Everyone was excited for this wedding but Gauri and Omkara were more of pleased that they were finally becoming one after all the misunderstandings and huddles they had to overcome.

Saathiya saathiya
Saathiya saathiya.. (x2)

The marriage rituals had started as the Pandit was reading the mantra's.

Milke tumse khush hoon lekin

Gauri and Omkara look at each other while completing all the rituals. Happy to finally be together.

Dil hai phir bhi, uljha uljha

Soon they stand up for the Pehre's. Everyone had a smile on their faces and grabbed onto the flowers to throw on them.

Door kar de, paas aa kar
Kal humein na koi lamha

Omkara and Gauri start to walk around the fire, Omkara in the front and Gauri in the back.

Pad jaaye na, dil pe kahin
Gham ka nishaan o sathiya

They grab onto each other's hand, while walking around. Promising each other from their souls to remain one another's for the next 7 lifetimes.

Pad jaaye na, dil pe kahin
Gham ka nishaan o sathiya

They were making vows to stay and love each other for eternity.

O saathiya saathiya
saathiya saathiya.. (x2)

After completing the vows, Gauri and Omkara make each otter wear the garlands.

Jo na keh sake tum
Jo na keh sake hum (x2)

Omkara then lifts her maang tikka and fills her hairline, she closes her eyes, feeling the moment where in front of the fire yet again, he was declaring her as his lawful wife.

Kehne lagi dono se woh
Khamoshiyaan.. O saathiya

She opened her eyes again as this time Omkara tied the Mangalsutra around her neck. And all she knew was that she's all his.

O saathiya saathiya
Saathiya saathiya (x2)

"The marriage is complete, you two are lawfully and rightfully husband and wife. You may now take blessings from the elders." The Pandit declared and Gauri and Omkara head towards the eldest member in the hall, Daadi, bending down and taking her blessings.

Daadi happily blesses Omkara and Gauri from the bottom of her heart.

The two then head towards Gauri's mum, who blesses the two with teary eyes, they then walk towards Tej and Gauri only bends down to take his blessing while Omkara looked away.

Tej blesses Gauri and was disheartened by Omkara's gestures. The newly wedded couple then shift towards Janvi who hugs the two rather than allowing them to take her blessings.

"Stay blessed." She whispered happily, breaking the hug.

Omkara and Gauri move towards Shakti and Pinky, taking their blessings perspectively and at last, they move towards Shivaay and Anika, who stop them from bending down and hug the two instead.

"A hug without me?" Rudra complains and they scoff, signalling him to come and he rushes there with a smile, joining the hug.

Bhavya smiles at them with moist eyes and Gauri looks at her while she was hugging Anika.

"Bhavya, you come join us too." She uttered and Bhavya shakes her head negatively but after a lot of pleading, she agrees and joins their hug.

"We will now take your leave." Daadi says as she folds her hands in front of Gauri's mother.

"Hmm." Gauri's mother hums, reciprocating to the folded hand.

The bidaai rasam starts as Gauri starts walking out with Omkara, she picks a handful of rice and throws them behind her, her mother catches some in her scarf and cries, not wanting her daughter to go away from her. But she's bound to the rituals as Gauri has married Omkara and is now his.

Gauri controls her tears and finally makes her way outside, surprised to see two choppers parked down the end.

"This is our way of taking you, are you ready?" She turns towards Omkara with teary eyes and scoffs.

After hugging her mother and taking her blessings, Gauri walks towards the chopper with Omkara, followed by the other family members.

One chopper could fit 6 people, so in the first chopper, Daadi, Pinky, Tej, Shakti and Janvi sat while in the other one sat Gauri, Omkara, Rudra, Bhavya, Shivaay and Anika.

**
Oberoi Mansion:

They had finally reached the Oberoi Mansion, Janvi was welcoming the two and orders them to enter. Gauri kicks the kalash and steps onto the platter with red liquid and starts walking inside the house, printing her footsteps and Omkara takes every steps with her.

After welcoming the bride home, Omkara was forced to lift Gauri in his arms as part of tradition and he started to take her towards his room. Gauri was shy throughout the whole journey towards the room. He was happy he received the opportunity but at the same time teased for being shy.

He finally entered his room in the dim light and sees his bed decorated with flowers, he stares at Gauri and heads towards the bed, placing her down. She shyly lowered her gazes and he walked back towards the door, locking it.

"Gauri, thank you for coming into my life and completing the missing me." He utters, turning back towards her and she looked at him walk towards her. "Thank you for being my inspiration and my motivation." He added with every step he took towards her. "Thank you for tolerating me and my nonsense." He continued and finally sat besides her. "Thank you for loving me despite my flaws." She had started to get emotional hearing him. "Thank you for forgiving me and giving me a chance to love you."

"I love you Mrs Gauri Omkara Oberoi and I don't think I would be able to survive without you." He confesses and she placed her hand on his mouth, not wanting him to talk about dying. He pecked her hand and she slowly took it down.

"I love you too Omkara Ji." She confesses and hugs him tightly.

He hugs her back, closing his eyes and she breaks the hug, giving him a peck on the forehead. He pecks her cheeks and the two start showing love to each other.

Soon their clothes had slid off their body and they united, becoming one soul. Two hearts and one soul. Connecting with each other more piously, in the form of souls. Becoming RiKara.

The End

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Okay, so this was my one shot. How was it? Please give your honest opinions and I tried making it steamy but it wouldn't fit in. Maybe next time, if you all permit me.

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