Rikara were on an outing with Gouri's Aayi. She had been staying in OM for more than one week; she had come to visit Aniket & Anika. Today she was going back; before going Rikara wanted to spend some time with her. Om had took a leave that day.

They had gone for big shopping, it was Om who was selecting sarees for Aayi. She was so happy; she was overjoyed. He had even selected some high heel shoes for her; aayi was very hesitant at first. But on his insistence she wore it.

Later they had lunch from outside. Gouri was teaching Om to eat gol gappas in her unique style; Om managed to eat one but the other fell on his face while Gouri laughed at him.

They had even gone to park; it was gouri who was running and playing in all the rides. She was damn tired. She was gasping and came and sat near Om- aayi.  Aayi was sitting in between Rikara.

O: oh gouri, aren't you tired.
G: ya....
Aayi: she's like this only beta, will never sit peacefully anywhere; always running around.
Is it difficult to manage her?
O: hmm....not really; if she is , then I do scold her.
A: that is good beta, just give her a pinch if she is naughty.
G: aayi it's not fair, you are  my aayi not his OK?
A: who told you that? he is my pyaara beta. Jhanviji has given him to me , hai na beta??
O: of course maa ( hugged her)

Gouri's eyes were tearful; she remembered about aayi and papa's son who died in his childhood itself.  Aayi was giving the same love to Om now, thinking him as her son....

They sent off Aayi back to Bareilly and were returning to OM. They had dinner from a restaurant; they were happy as they got some time together after few days of hectic schedules. They even went to the beach & sat for half an hour. The cool wind was very relaxing; they were enjoying each other's presence in absolute silence.

After reaching home, Om was indulged in his office work whereas Gouri was in his studio working on the canvas.

It was 11:30 pm. Om wondered seeing Gouri missing in his room. He went to the studio.

There, she was standing with many scattered pieces of pages here and there on the floor, with a brush in her hand and an incomplete drawing. He went and stood in front of her.

O: what are you doing Ranisa? (smiling)
G: woh .... Omkaraji...I told you about a national level contest na? I have to submit this drawing within two days, but I'm not getting any idea, can you help me?

Her confused innocent face was so beautiful, he thought....
He kept his specs back on the table, took her brush and kept it back too.
O: fine we will make it tomorrow, but now...
G: now ....I want to do it now...
O: don't be ziddy gouri, it is almost 11:30.
G: it's ok, you can go, I will come later.

Om grabbed her closer & began taking her hair strands.
G: ka kar rahe tum......
O: for last one week you were sleeping with Aayi right?
G: ha...toh...
O: so aaj raat.....(he was rolling his eyes)
G: aaj raat ka....(teasing him)

He whispered in her ears.
O: aaj raat, tum mere Saath......samjha?
G: besaram hai tu...
O:it's sharam
G: vahi toh...
O: whatever, come with me..
G: omkaraji......mein....

He lifted her in her arms; her protests were not working with him. She simply snapped her hands around him, smiling.

She was surprised to see all the lighted candles arranged there. When did he do all these; she smiled.

He kept her on the bed like a precious flower. They could see each other's face in the faint candle light; Om smiled seeing her pouting face. They were enjoying the beauty of the whole night together; even the moon and the breeze were doing so.....

Om & Shivay were in deep discussion in the morning.
Sh: Om, Mr. Lal is again throwing tantrums.
O: are we gonna back out from the case filed against from him? You know we are  the major ones who have complained against them.
Sh: No Om, I would never say that. I believe that business is something divine; it should be done in a right manner. Small amount of lies or tricks can be allowed; but innocent people are not to be harmed with it.
O: I know Shivay that you will  support me.
S: it's fine Om. But WE have to take care. Mr. Lal is not a good person. He would simply remove all obstacles in his way by hook or crook.
O: as long as we are together, we don't have to fear them. Only the truth will win Shivay.
S: fine Om, you don't have to worry more. I will manage it. But I'm sorry Om, you will have to go to Chennai once again for Lavanya industries deal. I'm sorry, I have few more meetings to attend.
O: why do you have to say sorry Shivay?
S:it's difficult for you to manage everything. You are  not like me. You have to take care of your artworks too.
O: it's fine shivay. I am now very much comfortable in carrying both. You don't have to take the whole load upon you. I will be always there with you.
S: of course Om, from the time you have joined with me I think my half stress is reduced. Want some Espresso?
O: oh no thanks yaar, I will have some glucose chai.
S: Seriously Om, are you having it daily?
O: of course, my day starts with it Shivay.( laughing) So when should I go Shivay?
S: hmm....by noon. Take all documents too. Anything extra you need, I will mail it..
O: done shivay....

As Om entered his room, he saw a gloomy Gouri.
O: subah subah kya hua?hm....
G: woh....meri friend Archisha ki behen ki shaadi hai agle din.
O: where is it?
G: mm...here only....but...
O: kya?
G: she has asked me to stay with her for 2/3 days.
O: fine...go...

Gouri looked amazed; she was sad on thinking how to go away from him and he is all set to send her away. "Oh may be because I stayed with jiji for a long time, he might be OK with 2/3 days." Thinking this, she simply walked away.

Om could read her mind. He stopped her and made her sit on the bed.
O: do you think, I will say not to go? She is your best friend and after all it's because of her you came here and we met. How can I forget her ,it was she who gave me my most prized gem in my life. So you should go , stay with her, enjoy the wedding & come back. It will be a change for you.
G: lekin omkaraji...mein..
O: don't worry, I'm going to chennai for 2/ 3 days too ...

Gouri's face brightened; so she wouldn't really miss him.
G: why didn't you say that earlier? Then I would have told her OK before itself.
O: (pouting) see how happy she is to stay away from her pyare hubby.

She kissed him on his cheeks.
G: oh...then you do one thing, cancel your trip, fine?
O: you....(.he twisted her ears)

She stood up to go but he pulled her back and she fell on the bed. He leaned over her, seeing her face. He was moving his fingers throgh her face.
G: ka hua meri pati ko?

He was silent , he kissed her softly...She was smiling. She locked her fingers with his. She heard Jhanvi calling her; she suddenly stood up to go. But Om pulled her back:-
O: I will miss you pagli, so let me give something in advance...
G: omkaraji, keep some reserved , you can give me after we both come back....OK? (smiling)
She rolled her eyes and hugged him. Then she ran downstairs.
Om was smiling and went to pack his bags.

Precap:- what is Om's old painting doing in his room??

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