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CHAPTER 4

"So Gauri beta, are you going to stay with us tonight or do you have to go back?" Baba asked from the living room. Gauri popped her head out the kitchen door and replied, "Baba you know the answer to that. Of course I have to go back; I didn't bring the kids with me today." Alok looked at his daughter and replied with a grin, "Sometimes I think you miss the kids more than they probably miss you." Gauri gave her father a sheepish look and went back in to the kitchen, yelling out over the exhaust, "Baba I am getting late, could you please call Badi ma and ask her to send the car?" Just as Alok got up to get the phone, the door bell rang, "Who would come for a visit so late?" Alok wondered out loud as he opened the door.
Gauri was wondering the same thing and again she yelled out, "who is it Baba?" A familiar baritone voice that always made her skin tingle replied from the kitchen doorway, "The kids and I were missing you, so we thought we'll come get you before their bedtime." Gauri turned to see a smiling Shiv holding a sleepy Viraag in his arms and a giggling Aaliya waving to her from atop Baba's lap. Gauri looked at the sight and sighed. These were the three faces that gave her the most peace and happiness in life and she knew that she would do anything for them. She smiled back at Shiv and asked, "Have you had dinner?" She saw Shiv's guilty look and knew that he probably hadn't and so she answered her own question, "probably not. I was just getting ready to serve dinner. Why don't you put Viraag down, freshen up and join us. We can leave after dinner." Shiv nodded and put Viraag down and almost immediately Viraag wobbled his way over to Gauri and held onto her pallu. Gauri smiled at the little boy she had helped bring into this world. She crouched down to his height and as her eyes met Shiv's she asked, "You want some kheer; I made it especially for you." Shiv bestowed Gauri with a broad, almost childlike smile before he hurried out to freshen up.
Dinner at the Chatterjees was always a cheerful event, with Kaya's funny college stories and Mashima's ridiculous neighborhood gossip, but today it was even more loud and boisterous especially with Aaliya's added chatter. Gauri looked around the table, where all her favorite people were gathered and as she skimmed across their precious faces, her eyes finally rested on her husband. He was smiling, the first genuine smile she had seen on his face in a long time. A happy twinkle had replaced the constant shadow of grief in his eyes. Suddenly he looked up and caught her staring; Gauri quickly looked away, blushing furiously. Noticing her bright, red cheeks, Shiv grinned and bestowed Gauri with an impudent wink. Shaking her head at him, Gauri got up and began to clear away the dishes but Mashima stopped her "Gauri you go home with your Shiv and the kids. You already did the cooking; Kaya and I can clean up here. Besides you must be tired too, you have had a long day." Gauri gave Mashima a grateful smile and quickly gathered her stuff. She turned to Shiv who was now holding a sleeping Viraag in his arms, "I am ready. Baba I'll see you tomorrow at the doctor's don't be late. And Kaya let me know how much I have to pay in fees, I may not be able to whole thing this month, so could you ask if we can pay in installments? Bye Mashima."
The car ride was a quite one since both the children were fast asleep in the back seat. Gauri could feel herself being lulled by the gentle motion of the car and just as she was about to give in and shut her eyes, Shiv asked her softly, "How was your day?" Gauri gave him a surprised look. Shiv saw her expression and pretending to be hurt, he teased, "What?!?! Can't I ask my wife about her day?" His teasing tone and comical hurt look were a revelation to Gauri. She had no idea Shiv was capable of humor, it was such a contrast to the person she had come to know over the past few months. "Gauri you still with me?" Gauri nodded and turned to Shiv with an equally teasing smile, "Of course you can Mr. Kapoor. Your wife had a very exciting day…She woke up early. She showered….she cooked breakfast…she fed the children…" Shiv interrupted her unceremoniously, "Fine I get it," he said, his voice full of amusement, "By the way is everything okay with Baba? You mentioned a doctor's appointment for tomorrow?" Gauri turned away with a frown and kept silent. Shiv reached out and gently turned her back to him, "Hey… what is it? What is making my lovely wife frown so hard?" Gauri shook her head, "It's nothing serious. Just that Baba's health has always been fragile but lately he seems a lot more tired and worn out." Shiv replied with a smile and said, "Its just age Gauri. Baba is healthy overall, look at the way he keeps up with Aaliya and Viraag."
"I guess you are right."
"Of course I am. Also what is this about Kaya's fees? Does she need money?"
"No you don't have to worry about it Shiv, I have it covered."
"Gauri you are a married woman now and I am there for you. Your family is my family too; they have always been my family. You need to let me do my duty also. Let me help when I can. I'll take care of Kaya's fees and no don't even think about arguing against it." By this time they had reached the Kapoor mansion and Shiv had already pulled into the parking garage. He got out and came around to open her door, as Gauri was stepping out, Shiv took her hand in his and said, "We promised to share each other' s joys and sorrows and I know that so far I have not really been there for you. But I promise I'll make it up to you, so please let me okay?" Shiv smiled at her and gently tapped her on the nose before he turned his attention to his sleeping children.
Gauri watched Shiv get ready for the night and her thoughts wandered to their conversation in the car. "Let me make it up to you" he had said. A bright smile lit up her face; things were finally coming around for her. She looked up at the heavens and silently whispered, "Please Ippy, I really need your support. Help me out okay?" Shiv turned to her from his makeshift bed on the couch, "Gauri did you say something?" Gauri just gave him a mysterious smile and said, "Nothing just goodnight!" Shiv looked at her curiously and replied, "Goodnight Gauri!"

so i was trying to figure out how to quote you all individual so i could thank you guys individually but since i couldn't figure out i would like to thank you all as a group. Thank you, you all inspire me to write and make stories.
i would especially like to thank Sum2005 thank you for your constant support no matter what crap i write...
i laso want to welcome and thank soniayk6....i am so glad my story interested you...please keep reading....i hope i don't dissapoint you
and to all the rest of you shivgauri, jiya imdad...and whoever else im committing the crime of forgetting....THANK YOU and please keep reading and commenting

hey desi_chikita..I just read all of the parts of ur FF and i must say they were totally FANTASTIC!!..you did a great job writing it...and plz keep it up..and continue soon!

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Min

omg i loveeeeeeeeee it!! just read all the parts and gotta say i love the story!! poor gauri, well shiv is coming around lol i just hope ippy stays dead and doesnt like pop up lol sounds mean rite LMAO what can i do i want shiv and gauri together and no thirdwheeler lol! continue soon!

yay update.... 👏 great update...shiv is so cute...taking the time to finally be there for his wifey...awwww...so cute...he loves her...he jsut dosent know it yet...maybe he does...only u know... 😉 cant wait to read next part...
JAZ

Thank you again guys for all your wonderful comments....so is love finally in the air??? read and find out....here's the next part...

Chapter 5

Shiv was late again tonight. Despite his recently made promise to come home earlier, he was still late. He looked at the time in the car; it was almost 11.30 pm. Gauri was going to be so disappointed. Shiv let out a sigh. He turned up the radio; his favorite song was playing;

main jahaan rahoon
main kahin bhi hoon
teri yaad saaath hai

kisi se kahoon
ke nahi kahoon
yeh jo dil ki baat hai
kehne ko saath apane ek duniya chalti hai
per chhupke is dil mein tanhaayi palti hai
bas yaad saath hai
teri yaad saaath hai

(Film: Namastey London)

As the music played softly in the background, Shiv's thoughts wandered to the women in his life. It had been a while since Ipshita passed away but somehow her thoughts, her memories and the love that they shared still plagued him. Gauri made him happy, she made his children happy but Ipshita…Shiv smiled as he remembered:

*FLASHBACK*

"Shiv, stop it…Shiv…what are you doing??? What if someone comes in?" Ipshita complained. Shiv tightened his arms around her burgeoning waist and teasingly replied, "What will they say??? They will say aww such a loving husband you have…you are so lucky Ipshita!!!" He saw her expression through the mirror, she was beaming when she replied, "Yes and my reply to that would be he is the lucky one to have such a beautiful and patient wife. Now let me go…I have things to do!!!" A pouting Shiv let her go and asked, "Only beautiful and patient not loving?" Ipshita turned to her petulant husband and answered while putting her arms around him, "Baby…I don't have to tell people how much I love you, its written on my face and people have to be blind or stupid not to see it." That brought a huge smile to Shiv's face and he picked her up and spun her around. Ipshita screamed, "Put me down Shiv otherwise I am going to have our son right here in our bedroom."

*END FLASHBACK*

He pulled into the parking lot and stared at his home, a home he now shared with Gauri. He knew he had to move on and Gauri made it easy. The entire household including Maya Bua and Palak were already in love with her. But he just didn't know how to let go. As he walked into the dark house, he tried to conjure up some memories of Gauri. A smiling Gauri running after the children. Gauri with smudges of flour on her face as she is making his favorite parathas. Gauri standing in front of the mirror decorating her maang with his sindoor. The thoughts of Gauri were juxtaposed with images of Ipshita smiling, her arms wide open asking him to come engulf her in his embrace. A radiant Ipshita holding Aaliya for the first time in her arms. A teasing Ipshita smearing shaving cream all over his face. Shiv fell on the couch, the images making him dizzy. He looked up towards the heavens and begged, "Tell me what to do love. Please give me a sign, something, anything. Help me move on."
At that very moment his eyes fell on a silhouette near the dining table. A worried Shiv slowly tip toed towards the figure. As he came closer, he saw that it was Gauri. She was seated at the table, her arms were on the table and her head was resting on them. She was fast asleep. Her face looked so innocent, so childlike in her sleep. The pale moonlight from the window was casting a shadow on her lovely face. She had never looked more beautiful to Shiv. He smiled, turning his head towards the window and said, "You are really sneaky you know that."
He tapped Gauri gently on her arm but she was in deep slumber and didn't wake up. Having no other choice, Shiv picked up his sleeping wife in his arms and began to head towards their room. Suddenly a drowsy Gauri opened her eyes and reached out and touched his face. "Shiv…" she whispered softly, her breath tickling him, "you are home. I was waiting for you. Heat up your dinner…." Gauri's words trailed as she fell back into oblivion before finishing her sentence. Shiv gently lay her down on the bed. A lock of her hair that had come undone fell on her face. Shiv reached out and tenderly swept it away. She was still wearing her sari and he knew that she would not be comfortable sleeping in it but he didn't trust himself or his emotions right now to help her change out of it.
Shiv stepped out of his dressing room, just as Gauri turned in her sleep and let out a soft snore. Shiv took his place on the couch facing her and stared at his wife for a long time. Was it possible, he wondered, was it really possible to fall in love twice in a lifetime?

another update...luck us... 👏 haila...he was late and gauri fell asleep...bechari...ippy help shiv and gauri find their way to each other...in their hearts... 😃 lol...didnt knwo if he could control himslef if he changed gauri huh...lol...and i musst say...love taht shiv in on the couch...usually its gauri...waiting for next one
JAZ

great!!! 👏 👏 👏 pls continue soon

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wow wonderfull story ,and thanx for the double treat ,please update others parts soon 😳 .

thank u very very much.