Omkara had fallen irrevocably in love with his cute little wife. Time had passed smoothly after Shivaay & Anika had re-married. But Om still had regrets buried deep down. He had suspected his wife of being equally in love with him, but she said nothing. A mutual attraction and understanding had developed between the two, but there were differences also. These were the reason that the two hadn't acknowledged the love they somewhere knew they shared. In the past few months, the two had developed immense trust in one another.
The family, specifically his brothers and their better-halves and Daadi of course, had all known the two had fallen for each other. To give a little push to their Love Express the family had sent them on a couple trip, because the two never wanted to call it a honeymoon, to the Pink City Jaipur.
They were standing at the highest terrace of the Amer palace, which was the sight-seeing spot for the day.
Gauri-"Chaliye Hum abhi nikalte hain."
"Gauri itna sundar palace hain ab Mumbai se hum log roz yahan nahi
aayenge toh pls...tohdi sii sightseeing aur kar le..." exclaimed Omkara taking in the beautiful view.
"Omkara Ji...Please kisi aur din...hum iss saaree main sight-seeing kaise karenge..." Gauri said settling her saaree which was slightly flowing in the sirection of the wind.
"Kaha thaa naa maine...lekin nahi, you dint listen. ! Omkara said nodding his head, his eyes moving around. Just in the morning they had a debate about it. Gauri wanted to wear the saaree because Daadi had instructed her to, as the temple of the Devi in the Fort was a quite old and traditional one. The Pooja was done, and finally Omkara felt relieved at the thought of finally being able to look around the artistic building.
Gauri nodded in a No, looking adamant. Omkara knew she wouldn't want to stay for long. He smirked as an interesting idea struck his head.
Dont worry tum bahut sundar lag rahi hoo...bilkul iss mahal kii rajkumari
kii tarah...please please..."exclaimed Omkara hiding his smile. She actually did.And yet again he found himself admiring her for the fifth time since the morning. She shuld perhaps wear saaree more often.
Gauri looked sideways not able to meet his eyes at the compliment. Omkara made a sweet pleading face with his ever charming smile.
Gauri melted seeing his pleading face and agreed."Chaliye jaldi ek ghante mein
yeh mahal bandh ho jaayega."
They were both in awe for the beautiful architecture of the
palace.
As they were moving through small tunnel like passages,"I don't understand
ek jagah se doosre jagh jaane ke liye itne patle passages kyun banvaye raja ne...wo
bhi covered...aisa lag raha hai ki kisi goofa mein hai..."said omkara slightly irritated as he had to bend and move while his little wife chirped and walked pleasurably, without having to bend.
Gauri made a poky face at him, "Goofa mein aisi jarhiyaa nahi hoti...aur naa hi itni
beautifully carved windows...Yeh hi toh beauty hai inn jagahon kii.."
Omkara smiled as he saw her caress the carved peep through windows.
Gauri was ahead and Omkara behind her. As she was about to step out of the
passage into the courtyard she did not notice the step and was about to fall. When
Omkara holds her arm from behind and prevents her from falling. He grips the
upper part of her arm and to balance her puts his arm around her exposed waist.
They share a minute of awkward eyelock.
Her heartbeats increased as she felt his hand on her waist.
"Dehke! omkara says concerned.
"hmm.." Gauri hums, flushing furiously, as she felt his palm on her bare skin. His intense eyes doing no help but making her at unease.
Omkara leaves her seeing her feel awkward.
They move ahead in silence. Until Gauri's eye falls on a restricted area board. An idea comes to her mind.."Omkara Ji.."
She averts his attention towards the restricted area .Omkara unable to understand what she was implying, looks at her baffled.What?
"Chaliye naa wahan deke aate hain..! She said in a child-like excited voice.
Omkara- "Are You mad...It's restricted. Soch naa bhi mat..Ek responsible citizen hokey
tum ek palace mein rules todogi?"aur waise hi palace ke bandh honey ka samay
hain humme nikalna chaiye...warna yahin par rahe jaayenge"
"Please hum jaldi se explore karke aa jayenge kitna maaza aayega...please
kabhi kabhi toh life mein rules todoiye. Hum keh rahe hain naa bahut maza aayega. She says thrilled and curious to see what view that part of the palace held.
He nodded in a NO.
Gauri smiles as an idea rises I her head.
"O...acha...aap bhi uss aatma waali story par believe karti ho kya...6 baje ke baad yahan raja
aur unki raaniyon ki aatma aati hai.."
"No way.." Omkara looks at her bewildered and offended.
"Toh chaliye naa... maaza aayega...please"
Omkara rolls his eyes and then sees around and finds no one around everyone was moving towards the exit,
"Theek hain chalo jaldi..."
Since when had he become so adventurous and started breaking rules he himself din't know. She always brought out the child in him waiting for someone to hold his hand and make him livecarefree and freely.
They slowly move to that part of the palace, making sure no one saw them.
It was just same as the other parts but was more dusty and old and just had a small courtyard and a room which was locked and empty as seen from the window outside. They both explored the
drawings on the wall. Omkara then opened the room when Gauri was busy admiring
the paintings on the wall.
Omkara whispers and calls Gauri, she follows him into the room. It was empty and dust laden.He calls goes near the small balcony which was at the rear
end of the palace.. they both look at the amazing view...!!
Omkara-"yeh toh sabse best view hain ..."
"Mein ne kaha thaa na mazaa ayega..." gauri says smiling widely at the view.
Omkara gazes at her and then turns back to admire the beauty.
"Lekin ye intna khoobsurat hai toh issko bandh rhaka hain.." She looks around in awe.
Omkara-"Kyunki iss balcony kii height dehki hain..bahut riski hain..issliye..!! Har Khoobsurat cheez safe toh nahi hoti! Gauri meets his philosophical eyes and smiles nodding. He turns his gaze down to the overlooking vew.
Gauri was bending over and looking over the other side with her back to Omkara. The cool breeze was blowing such that her hair flew to one side. Omkara couldn't help but notice her deep dori blouse exposing her back. He so wanted to touch her. After a minute's stare he took all the control he had and turned towards the back and moved slightly away before his hands would be traitors to his control and servants to his stupid thoughts.
Omkara-"Chale yaa yahin par rahne kaa iradaa hai?"
"Yeh palace kitna khoobsurat hain...yahan kii raaniyan kitni lucky thii..!" Gauri sighs in wonder.
Omkara-"Hmmm...lekin raja kitna lucky thaa uske paas palace bhi thaa aur.. going
closer to her, " khoobsurat raniyaan bhi ...wo bhi ek nahi kaii "*winks at her.
Gauri looks aside slightly disappointed at his comment."aapko bhi kaaii raaniyan chaiye kya...?" She asked casuallt studying facial expressions.
Omkara looks at her amused, then going close whispers, "Ek Khoobsurat Dil waali mil jaaye wo hi kaafi hain"
Gauri smiles trying hard to hide her blush. she never knew this soft romantic and flirtatious side of him ever existed. But she loved this side of him as well. God, how much was she in love with him!!
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