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parts 20 -- 29
parts 30 -- 39
parts 40 -- 49
parts 50 -- 59
parts 60 -- 66
Gauri had locked herself in her room and refused to open the door, alok babu had told everyone to leave her as it was all a drama, which made Gauri feel so hurt. She never imagined that Shiv had managed to degrade her in front of her own father who loved her with all his heart and soul.
She felt even more sad and angry when she saw no way out of this proposal from Kapoors to enforce her and Shiv to marry. She wondered if he had not had enough fun with her to have accepted this proposal. Baba had sent Mashimaa into her room this morning and informed her of this. Gauri had pleaded, cried and supplicated on this issue but Mashimaa elucidated that he won't have it.
Gauri sat on the ground with her head at her feet, crying asking for their forgiveness even though she had no idea what sin she had committed. All she wanted was for her father to forgive her for whatever he thought she had done and hug her once again as he had always did. She was dying to feel the comfort. Mashimaa quietly sobbed seeing her like this but knew this was to no avail. She walked away as Gauri looked on with her hand on her mouth and sore eyes still deluging those precious tears.
Gauri hated the thought of him, having to see him got her feeling dizzy; she did not even want to think about having to live with him. The engagement was arranged for Friday and the wedding date was set for 3 weeks after that as baba had wanted to go back to Calcutta and make a few arrangements.
Anupam had come to see her and baba asked for him to speak to her. Gauri was summoned and as Anupam explained to Gauri that how Shiv will look after her, how he was not a bad person at heart, how he had made a mistake, how he had realised what he had done and was now willing to recover it, all gauri could do was nod.
She did not have the fortitude to say anything about it in front of baba. It had been one big ordeal for baba and she dared not cause any more aggravation.
Anupam had gone and informed everyone at Kapoor house that Gauri was fine about it. Shiv was shell shocked and wondering if Gauri was made to decide this under any enforcement. But then again Anupam would have no reason to lie, he was sure that as Anupam respected Gauri so much he would no way approve of anyone forcing their opinions on her.
That gave Shiv a bit of peace but he wondered if he should have a word with her but decided on negative, when he remembered her warning for him to stay away. He decided to leave things in the hands of fate and let the time decide what was to come his way. For once, he found himself remembering god thinking his intentions were good, he did not want to hurt anyone and was sorry that he did.
Gauri felt throttled, she thought she had no one she could talk to and often cried thinking about it, Baba and Mashimaa had spotted her like this a few times and wondered if they were doing the right thing. Afterall how much do they really know about Shiv. On the other hand, Alok Babu knew if nothing else,, he fully trusted his dear friend Mahen enough not to lie and jeopardise his daughters future. He thought Gauri may think he was harsh with her but will understand that he had decided for her best. Shiv was handsome, polite, very successful and very much liked; Gauri will thank him one day.
Finally the day had arrived, Gauri felt sick to the pits to her stomach but seeing baba all happily making all the arrangement she sighed and picking up her things walked in the washroom to get ready. Anupam was just as excited as Baba. Gauri had dressed on an outfit Kaya had bought for her, as she herself had not shown much interest. It was a salmon pink pure georgette sari incrusted with crystals. Kaya had near enough screamed looking at her when Gauri walked out of the bathroom and felt proud at her choice. Gauri gave her a gentle smile. Kaya wished Gauri really felt as beautiful as she looked.
As Gauri sat down on the dressing table, still lost in her thoughts, Kaya pinned up her hair and did her make up and finally yet importantly put on a beautiful diamond necklace and earrings. Gauri frowned surprised and Kaya mentioned that she had found it in her apartment and thought they were lovely to go with her outfit. Gauri's eyes were packed with tears as she remembered Shiv placing it gently around her neck, within next few moments that particular night had scrolled before her eyes and she remembered how remarkably in love she was, with the same Shiv she can't even stand the thought off now.
She looked her that fine piece of jewellery sitting on her collarbone felling the need to peel it away from her skin but Kaya's fascination with her choice to make Gauri feel beautiful and joyous had stopped her from doing so. She kept staring at it and wondered what he was to read from her having these gleaming gems support her tonite. She thought it may even give out the expression that she has forgotten all the agony and remorse she had faced on his expense. She hoped he wasn't delusional about the forced relation they were made to harvest. One thing for sure he was never to use her the way he did, she won't let him. With this thought, she glanced at Kaya as Mashimaa walked into the door and informed her of everyone being there.
Gauri felt her hearbeat increase slightly as she felt all eyes will be on her and deep down everyone will b laughing at the gossip they have come to hear about. She felt a hot flush with this thought. Kaya and Mashimaa left the room telling her to relax and that they will come and call her in a short while. Gauri watched them go and was even more apprehensive now.
Short while later Kaya and Anupam entered the room and asked if she was all prepared, for it. Gauri nodded and got up, Anupam saw her tear ridden eyes and gave her a gentle hug and asked her to trust him. Gauri felt the comfort she longed for last few days and burst at Anupams understanding of her. Kaya asked her not to b so upset and insisted jokingly she did not ruin her makeup. Gauri and Anupam had chuckled at her advise and Anupam asked Gauri to fix herself up quickly and left.
Kaya: Didi, I know whatever Shiv has done is unforgivable but he is so very sorry about it. When he walked in just now he asked for baba's blessing and pleaded for him to forgive him for all the pain he had caused him.
Gauri: Kaya, please mujhay shiv ke baray main koi baat nahi karni hai, tum uskoo nahi jantee ho, woh hava ke har johnkay ke saath rang badaltaa hai. Main apnay baba ke liyay yeh shaadi karoongee lekin…….. lekin..
Anupam came in and asked o make it quick. Kaya was stunned at what had Gauri said but getting up lifted her of the bed walked to the door. As much as Kaya had wanted to believe and help Gauri, she could not see her baba hurt, so she decided to stay quite and wondered if the matches really r made in heaven and If her Didi is to have that happily ever after ending..
Gauri walked in the hall and felt her mouth go dry. Her eyes dipped low she walked not knowing where she was going, she let Kaya guide her. Kaya brought her opposite to Shiv and was to turn when she near enough slipped and found herself in Shiv's arms. Without even a glance shiv had stood her up and looked away. Gauri looked towards him and found his coldness towards her a bit unusual. Next few minutes they were left to sit together, so they chatted while everyone admired them looking good as one, but both of them did not even look at one another let alone speak.
Dadi looked on worried wondering what was wrong between them but feeling they may be stressed because of the whole drama around this rendezvous. Mahen had spoken and asked everyone to pay a little attention and wished for the ceremony to finally start. Gauri and Shiv had got up from their seats and were handed the rings they were to place in each others fingers.
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Gauri looked at her baba and felt satisfaction seeing his joyous face at this whole arrangement. Shiv held her hand placed the fine diamond encrusted piece on her finger. Touching her had all the sweet memories appear to him and the emotion of love gleamed in the form of tears in his eyes. she noticed he did not seem very happy and wondered if he was forced into this like her too. Gauri felt the need to talk to him hoping if that was the case maybe they would find the solution now than let this story have a regretful end. Gauri was handed the ring, holding shiv's hand gently slid it on his finger, and brushing skin with one another had sent shivers to them both. They eyes met instantaneously and the urges for closeness increased. Gauri waking up, released her hand from his with a jerk as her nostrils flared remembering what a creep he had been, which judder his soul.
Dadi mentioned to Mahen and Alok Babu that maybe after the eremony Shiv and gauri needed to speak with one last time before the wedding date is announced tonight. Both had agreed and Anupam was asked to arrange. Gauri had refused to speak to him but Anupam insisted it would be best for her father's sake. Gauri ha not responded in any way but Anupam had decided that it was okay with her. He asked Shiv to wait in his room upstairs.
Gauri walked inside the room and found him staring out of the window. It was quite bar, the music and laughter sounds that floated in the air. She fidgeted while standing hoping he would start, when he did not, she had to.
Gauri: So, what made u decide, that you should b marrying me , I mean, u know how I cant stand the site of you, or was it that u had to do it for ur families sake like I had to,,,,,,,,,,,,,.
Shiv turned swiftly and stunned looked on.
Gauri: Don't look so surprised Shiv. U really think I would happily forgive and forget everything u have put me through, To u it may seem like that………..that, I should b happy that I am marrying into such High reputed family and I'm Merrying The one and only Shiv Kapoor. That is not the case somehow………let me tell u once and for all I actually hate u so much that I hate the thought of thinking about you. We may get married but be aware that u will not intimidate me in any ways. I am agreeing to this because of what u made my baba face and the only away for baba and ur very own family see out is for us to b united but this will never happen. U stay away from me and stay away for good. I hate to disappoint all these people who think our marriage is blessing………….only if they knew………what ur worth.
She turned to walk away when
Shiv: & amp; amp; nbsp; The only reason I'm marrying u is coz I love u? That………… is the way I feel now…….. That is the way I felt for god know how long now………and this is how I'll feel till the day I die.
Gauri turned but he still stared out of the window. He felt relief that he had said his part and now she knew. She shook her head in amazement thinking the cheek he had displayed. She wished someone told him to stop giving his fake sob stories. She walked out thinking that.
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