Tangled: A Rikara SS. *Completed* (Note on Page 44) - Page 21

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Part 11

Om walked out of the shower wearing just his jeans and a towel round his neck. He rifled through the wardrobe trying to pick something from the clothes Rudra had lent him.

Tired of waiting for Om to finish, Gauri decided to use one of the other bathrooms. Once she was done, Gauri came back to her room and the sight that greeted her made her wished she hadn't.

Her husband had his back to her while he decided what to wear. This was the first time she'd seen him without his signature linen shirt. He had a toned back. It was long and lean. A few water droplets still sat on his back and glistened in the sunlight. Gauri wondered if the front was just as good.

As if hearing her thoughts, he turned around. If Gauri thought he had a sexy back, his chest was mighty fine too. His abs were taut and Gauri just wanted to remove the towel that covered part of it. 'Like what you see Mrs. Oberoi?' Om gave her a naughty smile, one she didn't know he possessed. Caught in the act, Gauri averted her eyes as she felt him walk closer to her.

He took slow steps towards her. Gauri wanted to move but somehow stayed rooted at the spot. Finally he was in front of her and he put both his arms on her shoulders. Gauri avoided his eyes because she knew her resolve would break if she looked into those molten orbs. 'You can look. After all main tumhara hi hoon,' he said in a husky voice. Gauri blushed a deep shade of red as she fiddled with the end of her dupatta.

Suddenly they heard someone's throat clear and they noticed Pinky standing at the door with her eyes closed. They instantly broke apart. Gauri thanked her mother for the interruption. 'Agar romance khatam ho gaya ho to niche aa jao dono. Gauri tere friends aaye hai.' (If you are done romancing then come downstairs. Gauri your friends are here.) Gauri left with her mother, leaving Om to get dressed.

Om was walking down the stairs when Rudy caught up with him giving him a mischievous smile. 'Good morning O,' Rudra greeted him as he put an arm around his shoulder. 'Itna has kyun raha hai?' (Why are you smiling so much?) 'Subah subah towel romance. Aap badi jaldi sikh rahe ho. (Towel romance early in the morning. You are a fast learner) I don't think you need me anymore.' 'Chup kar,' (shut up.) Om said, slapping him on the back of his head.

They had now reached the living room where Gauri sat chatting with her friends. 'Here comes the elusive Kara,' Yash stood up, shaking his hand. All of Gauri's friends looked in awe. 'How is this the first time We are meeting him? Tune shaadi pe bhi nahi bulaya Gauri,' (You didn't even call us to the wedding) Geet pouted. Richa, who was sat closest to Gauri, nudged her 'oh my. Isn't he a dish!' 'Richa teri shaadi hone wali hai.' (Richa you're about to be married) but Gauri agreed with every word she said. Dressed in a blue see through shirt, Omkara had left his top three buttons undone, giving everyone a view of his taut chest. Gauri mentally yelled at him.

Om introduced himself to all of her friends and sat himself down in between Gauri and Rudra. He put his hand over Gauri's hand. Gauri looked at him but he faked innocence.

'So Kara we are discussing Richa's sangeet tomorrow. We are doing a couples dance tomorrow. Shall I put you and Gauri down?' Gauri's friend, Geet asked. 'No, thanks, I don't dance.' Om answered. If only he'd seen Gauri's face fall. 'To Gauri ka partner kaun banega?' This time it was Richa who spoke. 'Main ban jata hoon Gauri ka partner,' (I will be Gauri's partner) Ajay who had just walked in said. Omkara pressed his arm against the sofa, or what he thought was the sofa. 'O woh mera haath hai,' Rudra whispered.

'You guys go ahead. Mujhe waise bhi function ki arrangements karni hai,' Gauri answered quickly. She knew Ajay had a crush on her for the longest time ever. 'Okay but you still owe me a dance.' Ajay smiled, looking pleased with himself. Om and Rudra gave each other a look. 'You will be joining us right Om?' Richa's fianc, Arjun asked. Omkara had just opened his mouth to answer when Gauri spoke, 'He has to go to an exhibition tomorrow.'

Omkara walked into the room when he saw Gauri picking an outfit for the mehendi this evening. 'Why don't you want me to attend?' He asked,leaning on the doorframe. 'Jaane dijiye na Omkara. Aapko waha maza nahi ayega.' (Leave it Omkara. You won't enjoy there.) Om was about to say something when he heard a psst coming from outside. He craned his neck to see who it was when he saw Rudra motioning for him to follow him.

'She's mad because you won't dance with her. Gauri loves to dance.' Rudra said, sitting on his bed. 'Oh,' was all Om could manage to say. 'Kya oh. Bahar to bade hero ban ke I don't dance keh diya aur woh Ajay chance pe dance maar raha hai.' (What Oh. You very proudly said I don't dance outside and that Ajay was hitting on your wife) 'What so we do now Rudy?' 'Why fear when Rudy is here?' Rudra said standing up.

The girls were getting their hands painted when the topic turned to Omkara. 'So Gauri what's it like being married to an artist?' Geet turned towards Gauri. Omkara who was now standing behind Gauri motioned for the girls to be quiet. 'It's no different to you guys,' Gauri answered absentmindedly. 'And is he romantic?' Richa winked at Om, who waited with bated breath for her reply. 'Not really,' Gauri replied with a shrug. These girls were her friends but Gauri was in no mood to talk about Om. 'Haan hum dono ke hisse ka romance ye khud hi kar leti hai.' (She does my bit of romance too) Om felt hurt but tried to mask it with a joke but Gauri saw right through it.

Later that night Gauri was silently eating her dinner while she kept glancing towards the door. Gauri tried finding Om after the ceremony but he had left already. Suddenly the doorbell rang and Gauri rushed to get it, hoping it was him.

Her prayers were answered as he stood there, in his own clothes now with a bag in hand. 'Woh main Rudy ke kapde lautane aaya tha,' (I came to return Rudy's clothes) he said as he handed her the bag. 'Om tumhe roz roz bahane banana ki zaroorat nahi hai. Mujhe pata hai ki tum Gauri ko miss karte ho,' (Om you don't need to make excuses to come here everyday. I know you miss Gauri) came Pinky's voice from the dining room. 'Chal ab aake khana kha le.' (Now come and eat).

Dinner was a silent affair. Om helped Pinky do the dishes while Gauri went up to their bedroom. Soon Om joined her and grabbed a pillow from the bed. 'Aap bed pe so sakte hai,' Gauri said softly. 'I'll be in Rudy's room.' saying this he tucked the pillow under his arm. 'Waise bhi main romantic nahi hoon (Either way I'm not romantic) to you won't even know I'm not here.' 'Om woh...' before Gauri could finish her sentence, he left.

'O aap?' (O, you) Rudy said putting his phone aside. 'Gauri ne bahar nikal diya? Jaise din ki shururaat hui, mujhe to laga aaj raat tak Sharma ji ki saari deewaren gir jayegi.' (Gauri kicked you out? By the way your day started, I thought by nightfall Sharma ji's walls would fall.)

Phew! Three updates in 24 hours. How was it guys?

I am very sad that the story soon will end but I hope you will continue with something new you have a wonderful talent dear :D

Poor Om felt hurt abt romantic comment of Gauri. Rudy is all time fav, helping his sis and bro in law for a patch up.

wow! nice update

Toh Gauri was checking out her husband..why not..?? After all he's too yum...I could imagine Omkara in a shirt with the first three button undone...haaye..!!

Oh..so Gauri expected him to dance..when he refused she was upset...as you wrote about Gauri thinking her husband isn't romantic at all, can we get some romance..?? Kara need to show her ki sharmaji deewarein woh gira sakte hain...I loved Rudy as always...

And thanks for the PinKara moments..Pinky is cute while doing damadji jaap... 😆