Ok firstly, HOW CUTE WAS LAST NIGHTS EPISODE?! Om is falling so crazily in love with her he doesn't even realise it! They looked so beautiful together,haye kisi ki nazar na lage <3 Mere Om aur Gauri <3

I found this beautiful VM and since this is also a special chapter, it has to be there! Do watch it before reading! The video is NOT MINE, it belongs to lostmymusic!

Ahh you guys, I hope this chapter is worth the wait and expectation! I'm so emotionally attached to this book and most importantly, to Gauri and Om and I give my 100% when I write all my chapters, let's hope this one delivers well!

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RECAP:

Om: Gauri, main--

Dadi: (Shouting) Arre! Pooja ka time hua hai, sabhi aa jao! Chalo!

Gauri: (Startled) Hume jaana hoga, pooja ka samay---

Om: Oh god! Abhi?!

Gauri: (Blushing) Hum waapis aayenge...

[As Gauri left she felt Om's hand in hers and he pulled her closer before he whispered something in her ears.]

Om: (Whispering) Aana hoga

[Gauri smiled and ran off before turning and giving Om a slight smile. She didn't even know what Om was going to tell her, but she still felt unusually happy! What did Om want to tell her?]

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[The Oberoi women sat in a circle, passing a thali around while a lady began chanting the story behind the significance of Karwa Chauth. The pooja was rather long, but Gauri listened intently to the story. Gauri tried her best to complete the customs of this ritual, and she felt happy doing this for Om.

She didn't know that Om was fasting for her, but she didn't mind either way. The pooja got over an hour or so later, and Dadi instructed everyone to return to the terrace in fifteen minutes, because the moon would be out by then. Gauri slowly sneaked out and headed towards the lawn. This time, for some reason, her heart was beating really fast. What did Om want to tell her?

Om turned around after hearing the sound of Gauri's payal, and Gauri gave him a slight smile.

This was it. This was the moment.]

Gauri: (Shy) A-aa gaye...Ka baat karni thi?

Om: Accha pehle promise karo ki tum gussa nahi karogi, ya bhaag nahi jaaogi

Gauri: Pehle bataayie, ka kehna tha? Sab theek toh hai?

Om: Pehle vaada karo!

Gauri: Uff! Theek hai, vaada karte hai ki gussa nahi karenge, aur bhaagenge bhi nahi! Khush?

Om: (Nervous) Okay...Main...God, pata nahi kaise bataaon!

Gauri: (About to leave) Hey bhagwaan! Aap sochiye, phir bataayie! Hum chalte hai---

[As Gauri was about to leave, Om held her hand and came close to her, with her back facing him. He gently placed his hands on her waist, making Gauri shiver, and moved her hair to her left shoulder. Gauri felt like she belonged in his arms. She didn't know what Om wanted to tell her, but she didn't mind waiting as long as Om kept her close to him.]

Gauri: (Shy) Dekhiye, koi dekh lega...Ka baat karni thi? Jaldi bataayie!

Om: Gauri, mujhe tumse---

Dadi: (Shouting) Yeh dekho! Chaand aa gaya! Jaldi aao!

Om: (Annoyed) Are you serious?! God!

Gauri: (Confused) Hey bhagwaan! Yeh shahrukh khan ki tarah dialogue baazi karne ke bajaai, 10 minute pehle bol liya hota, toh yeh sab nahi hota!

Om: Accha, toh chaand jaldi aaye, usme meri galti?!

Gauri: Uff! Jhagda nahi karte hai, theek hai? Chaliye, chaand aa gaya hai, vrat todna hai!

[Om pulled Gauri closer once again and whispered something in her ears, which made Gauri blush uncontrollably.]

Om: (Whispering) Mera chaand toh mere saamne khada hai!

Gauri: (Blushing) A-accha, chaliye, ab baat baad me kijiyega, chaliye!

[Om and Gauri made their way to the terrace, where everyone was ready for the pooja. Gauri lifted the sieve and looked at the moon, and then at Om, through it. Even during the pooja, Om and Gauri couldn't keep their eyes off each other. They were so undeniably attracted to one another. Om broke Gauri's fast by giving her water, and soon the pooja was done.

However, Om's fast was still not broken, because Gauri didn't even know!

Until, Rudra spoke.]

Rudra: Arre bhabhi, aapne O ka vrat toda?

Gauri: (Confused) Ji? Inhone...vrat?

Anika: Very bad Gauri, tumhe laga ki Om tumhaare liye vrat nahi rakhega?

Gauri: (Tearing up) N-nahi...Woh, bass...

Rudra: Accha, sabhi neeche chalo, iss couple ko akele mein romantic moment enjoy karne dijiye! Chaliye, khaana bhi laga hai!

*Everyone leaves the terrace, apart from Om and Gauri*

[Gauri immediately takes the plate of sweets and a glass of water in her hands, before bursting into tears.

Om fasted for her. Om prayed for her long life.

Gauri's life was nothing short of difficulties and hardship. The moment she considered giving up, God sent in Om! Om was god's gift to Gauri.

He was the first man who respected her and cared immeasurably.

Gauri took the glass of water and gave Om a sip, while crying.]

Om: (Drinking water) Ab kyun ro rahi ho?!

Gauri: (Crying) A-aapne humaare liye...v-vrat...

Om: Tumhe lagta hai ki main tumhaare liye vrat nahi rakh sakta?

Gauri: (Crying) N-nahi, lekin iss ki ka jaroorat thi?

Om: Tumhe bhi vrat rakhne ki kya zaroorat thi?

Gauri: Hum aapke patni hai! Humaara farz banta hai!

Om: (Caressing her cheeks) Toh main bhi tumhaara pati hoon, mera bhi farz banta hai na?

[Immediately, Gauri hugged Om tight and cried in his arms. She loved Om, so so much! She couldn't imagine life without him, but how would she tell him?]

Gauri: (Wiping her tears) Accha, k-ka baat karni thi?

Om: Kamre mein bataaonga, ab chalo, khaana Khaane! Tumhe bhook nahi lag rahi?

Gauri: Pet mein chuhe daud rahe hai! Chaliye!

[Gauri and Om headed downstairs and joined the family for dinner. Although they were busy talking to others, they occasionally looked at each other, almost like it was necessary. Gauri was still trying to figure out what Om wanted to tell her, and kept replaying his words in her mind:

"Mera chaand toh mere saamne khada hai!"

"Toh main bhi tumhaara pati hoon, mera bhi farz banta hai na?"

Gauri kept blushing uncontrollably. Ahh, so this is what being in love felt like! Dinner got over soon, and by midnight, everyone was heading to their rooms to call it a night. Gauri knew Om was already in the room, and slowly made her way there.

This was probably the most nervous Gauri and Om had ever been, for different reasons of course. What did Om want to tell Gauri? How would Om tell Gauri how he felt about her?]

*In their room*
[Gauri entered the room and Om immediately turned around. He looked incredibly nervous, and this confused Gauri.]

Gauri: (Shy) W-woh, a-Aapko baat...

Om: Haan, uh...baitho

[Just then, a loud thunder roared and heavy showers poured in, putting a smile on Gauri's face. She ran towards the large balcony and basked in the rain. Suddenly, she felt a strong pair of arms around her waist, and she instantly knew it was Om.]

Gauri: (Shy) Omkaraji...yeh...aap--

Om: (Running his hands through her hair) Shh...

[Gauri immediately moved away and she felt something hold her pallu. Om's grip tightly held the ends of her saree, enticing Gauri. Om slowly walked towards her and kissed her cheek, making Gauri smile controllably.

Then, he whispered something in her ear. Something she probably couldn't ever forget.]

Om: (Whispering) Mohabbat ho gayi hai tumse, Gauri Kumaari Sharma, dil lag gaya hai tum pe

[Gauri's eyes instantly opened in awe, and she kept replaying his words in her mind:

"Mohabbat ho gayi hai tumse, Gauri Kumaari Sharma, dil lag gaya hai tum pe"

She immediately turned around and hugged him tighter than ever.

He loved her. Om loved Gauri.

Om immediately put his arms around her, and hugged her tighter than ever. ]

Om: Kya hua?

Gauri: K-kuch nahi, bass yakeen nahi aa raha

Om: Kyun? Main mohabbat nahi kar sakta hai?

Gauri: Humse?

Om: (Joking) Wahi toh, mujhe bhi samajh nahi aa rahi hai!

Gauri: (Playfully pushing him away) Jaayie!

Om: (Pulling her closer) Mazaak kar raha tha!

[Gauri was in a fix. Should she tell him how she felt? Should she tell Om that she was also in love with him?]

Gauri: (Shy) H-Hume bhi kuch kehna Hai, aapse

Om: Kya?

Gauri: (Shy) W-woh, hum...aapse...

Om: Aapse?

Gauri: (Running away, laughing) Aapse zyaada behtar Hai!

[Immediately, Gauri ran off while Om playfully chased her in the rain, until he caught up with her and immediately scooped her up and carried her in his arms, making Gauri laugh in excitement.]

Om: (Flirting) Kuch kehne waale the aap, Mrs. Gauri Omkara Singh Oberoi?

Gauri: (Laughing) Choriye! Neeche utariye!

Om: (Flirting) Pehle batao, Kya kehna hai?

Gauri: Kuch nahi! Hume neend aa rahi hai, jaayie!

Om: Accha ji? Abhi toh baarish mein---

[Suddenly a loud thunder roared through, and she immediately wrapped her arms around Om's neck and buried her face in his chest. She felt comfort in his arms.]

Om: (Flirting) Madam ko aaj humse bahut lagaav ho raha hai? Kya hua?

Gauri: Hume neeche utaariye! Hume sona hai!

Om: Pehle bolo, Kya bolna tha?

Gauri: (Shy) Hum aapse pyaar Karte Hai, Omkara ji

[Om's face grew bright, and a wide smile plastered across his face.

Gauri loved Om!

4 months of fighting, sacrifice and turmoil, but Om and Gauri's love came out stronger than ever.

Om loved Gauri, Gauri loved Om.

That's all that mattered.

That night, for the first time, Om and Gauri shared the same bed, accepting each other as their spouses. That night they both knew they deserved love and happiness, and they believed that it was god's will to bring them together.

After all, unki jodi rab ne banayi thi!

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Ahhh!!! Pyaar ka izhaar ho gaya!!

I'm so sorry for the late update, I've been having serious personal issues and things aren't going the right way for me, so I'm trying to cope and manage myself! I'm so sorry!

Thank you for reading my loves, hope you liked it <3