Sorry people, for the late update. I have been really busy these last few days. Thank you being patient and all the lovely comments. You inspired me to write the next chapter. Here goes...
Chapter 15
As Omkara led her out of the room, Gauri followed him mutely,in a daze,after his announcement.
They were going to get married...
Gauri could not believe it. It was all too much to take in. Suddenly she felt light headed, and stumbled. She would have fallen too,had it not been for Omkara's quick reflexes,as he caught her, his arms going around her. "Are you all right"? He asked,concern evident in his eyes as they raked her face,taking in her wan expression.
Then without waiting for her response, he simply swung her up effortlessly in his arms and started walking up the staircase. " I am fine, really". said Gauri weakly, trying to wriggle free. He just ignored her,merely tightening his hold on her. Gauri stopped struggling,she knew,she was not going anywhere. She felt cherished, cocooned. She wanted to rest her head against his shoulder and close her eyes, she wanted to stay there,in his arms,forever.
Omkara cursed himself as he carried Gauri towards her bedroom.How could he have been so crass and insensitive?. Last night had been her first time, yet he had shown no restrain. He had been a demanding lover, making love to her again and again. Fixated with the burning need to satiate the mindless hunger he felt for her,to claim her,mark her as his. He had been selfish. He had hurt her,his jaw clenching at the thought. No wonder she looked so pale,he thought angrily. She was so small, so delicate, he should have been gentle with her. But all good sense had flown out of the window as soon as he had touched her. All he had been capable of feeling had been this overwhelming need to possess her.
Omkara entered her bedroom and walked towards the bed, laying her down gently. He sat next to her, raising his hand as he traced a stray strand of hair and tucked it behind her ear,all the while gazing into her doe shaped eyes. "Rest for sometime" he spoke softly but the message was clear. It was not a request. "And if you are well enough, we will go out for dinner, does that suit you?" he asked gently. Gauri merely nodded her head.
Omkara got up reluctantly, his hands bunched into fists as he slid them into his pockets. He wanted to kiss her, just a peck on her lips. But he did not trust himself to stop there. It was as if he was physically restraining himself from touching her. He took a step back, "See you in the evening", he said gently, his eyes caressing her face. With that he turned around and walked out of the room.
As he walked down the staircase, he saw the female members of his famiy,huddled together,no doubt discussing his upcoming wedding,he thought fondly. In a way, it was good that he had found them together. He had wanted a word before he left for work. They stopped talking and looked at him expectantly as he approached.
"Will all of you please ensure that Gauri rests properly in her room. She is not well and I don't want her to stress herself." It was more of a command than anything else.
All of them nodded, too surprised by the quick turn of events, by the change in Omkara's attitude towards Gauri. Not that they had any issues,they loved Gauri. She was perfect for Omkara.
Just then Omkara's mobile rang, and anyone watching his face closely would have observed the sudden tightening of his features as he stared at the name flashing on the screen. But they were all oblivious to everything apart from his and Gauri's wedding that had to be organised in a short span of one week.
With a terse "Excuse Me", Omkara walked out of the house,his mobile held to his ear,making his way to his chauffeur driven car.
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