RIKARA OS- SOULMATES (Updated 18 on Pg 11) - Page 3

<Scene 6> : Hum Saath Saath Hain

Rudra meets shivaay and asked him about gauri coming back. Shivaay said she is in O.Mansion on a contractual work and will be gone after 3 -4 weeks. Rudra knew the entire story about OM's mistake and his guilt.

Shivaay went in to the quarters where workers stay in O.Mansion. He was searching for her but couldn't find it.

"Namaste, shivaay sir"

Shivaay turned to see Gauri standing. It was awkward for him now. He indeed wanted to speak to her. But somehow his brother's guilt also seeped through him about the mistaken accusation.

"Hi Gauri,how are doing.. All fine?"

"Haan main teek hoon, aap yahan?

"woh.. I wanted to talk to you.. Ghar mein holi ki celebrations chal rahi hai.. Thought I would invite you..?" Shivaay stammered and finished

"Ghar walaon ki celebrations mein workers kaise participate kar sakte hain"

"Tumne hamare liye itna kuch kiya.. Svetlana ko jail bhejne ke peeche tumhi to thi.. Actually we owe you a lot. So jo kuch bhi hua hum usse badal nahi sakthe. Par sort out kar sakthe hain. So please don't refuse"

"Mere liye koi dost ya phir pehchaan wala nahi hai.. wahan pe.. Holi khelne ke liye"

Shivaay realized why OM was looking lost. She is indeed very indifferent. He was wondering how to convince her. His mind only could find a person who could convince her. His pagal biwi.. Shivaay smiled at this thought and came back after greeting her.

Half an hour later..

Gauri was performing aarti to her sankar ji. She turned and noticed anika standing there.

"Bhabiji, aap. Sorry main Pooja kar rahi thi.. isliye notice nahi kiya.."

"Teek hai", anika smiled and gave a warm hug.

Gauri felt good about the hug and she smiled back.

A: "Toh, roz tum subha jaldi utke yeh aarti pooja sab karti ho.. mere ko ho nahi raa yaar.. o kya hain na.. mein subha der se utthi hoon.. tab tak shivaay ready bhi ho jaathe.. " She went on and on about her bagad billa husband.

G: "Bhabhi aap bahut achi hai"

A: "O to hoon main.. Tu bhi achi hai. Mujhe pata hai sab" anika said with a friendly smile

G: "Achi hone se kuch nahi hota Bhabhi.." Gauri said with a painful smile...

Anika realized. This girl has gone through so much pain.. so much pain which only love can give.. She had faced the same pain too..

A: "Acha jaldi thayyar hoke ajao.. main wait karti hoon yaahan"

Gauri's weak refusal dint stand anika's stubbornness. She finally got ready in a white lace saree, drops and a simple kangan. Anika thought she should wear some nice red bangles. This full white was something off putting for her. She got her own Suhaag ka kangan and made her wear..

OM met shivaay the garden area of O.Mansion. He inquired about anika...

"Woh lekar ane ke liye gayi hai..."

"Kisko"

"Dekh wahaan.."

Shivaay could notice OM's eyes popout.

<Scene 7>: Ek chutki sindoor..

Holi celebrations were bang on and people were dancing and throwing colors ateach others. While the elder Oberoi's were engaged in busy conversations with their old friends, younger lot were dancing and enjoying the mood. OM was dancing for his brother's sake but never failed to give stolen glances at G. She was also dancing lightly in a corner but got pulled into the center by Rudra. Rudra & sowmya on one side were pushing her towards OM's side. Other side Anika stamped Om's feet only to get him imbalanced and fall on Gauri. Anika and Ru gave a naughty look at each other. OM wanted to prevent him from falling completely and clutched her to prevent him from falling. His hands landed in her bosom and hips. Gauri felt an electrifying feeling and did not react for some seconds. Gaining her senses, she immediately took his hand off hers and went away from there. Her saree had the red nishani of OM's hands since his hands were smeared with red color. OM was flustered for a second when he realized where his hands landed. Before he could apologize, she went off quickly.

OM was searching for G and found her talking over phone to someone. Her back was facing towards him and she was unaware he is there. He was checking her out from top to bottom having fantasy thoughts and was suddenly caught by her turning back. He acted shareef and kept a plain face without showing what's lying inside. She disconnected the call.

"Ji. Kuch Kaam thaa??"

He so disliked that she was always talking to him as if it was some kaam.. He didn't fail to notice that she has not changed the saree and could see his finger prints on her saree. She immediately caught what he was seeing and thinking.

"Omkaara Ji".. She interupted his thoughts

"Yes, woh.. Gauri.. err am sorry I couldn't balance and fell on you.. You left there halfway. So I have got some color in my hands.. if you wish you can apply on me."

Gauri so wanted to apply him the color but made a straight face. He insisted again and again that she took a piece of red color and stroked his neck with her fingers.. OM kept on looking at her like she is a piece of art.

"Ho gaya. Main chalthi hoon. Kapdein badal na hain.. " , she stressed.

"Ek aur baki hain.." saying so he applied the red color cheeks with his little finger intentionally or unintentionally touching her maang...

<TO be continued>