SHIVAY AND GAURI
It was not difficult to spot his sweet sister midst the crowded market road. With wide smile Gauri climbed Shivay's car, when he stopped before her.
"Thank you for picking me up bade bhaiya. At last minute Omkaraji told me that he has to go to exhibition and can't pick me up. That is why I called you. Said Gauri placing the bags she carried on the back seat.
"No problem, Gauri. I can do it for my sister. Anyway I am going home for lunch. Said Shivay. However, he didn't tell her that he was meaning to get her talk to him alone for weeks now. It didn't escape Shivay Singh Oberoi's eyes that his brother and wife had been having small troubles now. The other day he saw his brother walking to guest room one night with his pillow and duvet and couple of times he even heard shouting from inside their room.
"Is everything okay? he asked
"Of course. Everything is okay, absolutely okay. Said Gauri not meeting his eyes.
"Gauri, are you sure? asked Shivay looking at her carefully trying to observe her expression.
"Bade bhaiyya, voh... Gauri closed her eyes a minute and then looked at Shivay. "We... Something that we don't agree upon, bhaiyya. He is very stubborn and unreasonable. Said gauri
"Omkara is my brother and I know him well. He is anything but unreasonable. He is the sanest of us all. Said Shivay in his brother's defence.
"But bade bhaiyya this is not about anything that you would have discussed with him anytime, so you don't know his zid."
"What do you mean? he asked
"It is about babies. Omkaraji doesn't want to have babies.
OMKARA AND BHAVYA
"Bhavya you have not told me for whom you are buying this beautiful and romantic painting from me? asked Omkara handing perfectly packed painting to her.
"Arre! Bhaiya this is for a friend of mine to gift to her boyfriend. Sadi Bhavya smiling.
"Really!! Friend's boyfriend? Do I know this Friend's Boyfriend' ??? Is it someone whom I know from childhood? asked Omkara with a goofy grin
The smile on Omkara's face faded as he saw Bhavya suddenly became sad.
"Bhavya what is wrong? asked Omkara worried. "Is it Rudra? Is he troubling you?
Bhavya shook her head to clear tears and looked at Omkara, "There is nothing in between me and Rudra, bhaiya. So, there is no possibility for wrong.
"Bhavya...
Omkara made Bhavya sit in the small stool in his studio and offered her coffee.
"What is it? You can share with your brother, can't?
"He is very immature, bhaiya. He never tries to understand my point of view. Sab kuch mazak hai. I am tired of his childishness. " confessed Bhavya
"Bhavya, Rudra is very young compared to and Shivay. So, we both protected him from all harsh realities of life. Perhaps because of that he has grown into a very carefree happy go lucky lad. But, he is not insensitive. He will never disrespect your emotions. You should try and talk to him.
"There is nothing more to talk, bhaiya. I have lost energy for it.
RUDRA AND ANNIKA
"Bhahbiii shouted Rudra as he entered Shivay and Annika's room with bang.
"What happened, Rudy? asked Annika looking at her devar's wide grin
"Look what I have bought for you. He said with a wide grin flashing in front of her eyes Pav Bhajji from her favourite shop.
"Awww...Thank you, Rudra. So, sweet of you.
"So, bhabhi, whats up!!!! asked Rudra as they shared snacks.
"What is up, huh!!! Everything down only. Annika said pouting. "It is not easy to be married to your tadibaaz brother. "
"Kyun?
"He is not married to me but to his business. Rudy, you know what people are right when they say after marriage husbands loses interest in their wives. It has been two days since he spent night here in the house.
Rudra looked at his bhabhi concerned. Her bubbly voice didn't deceive her agony but her eyes did.
"Bhabhi, Why don't you talk to bhaiya about this?
"Annika I am running a multinational business, I have my priorities okay? Be a supporting wife. Mimicked Annika her husband
"But bhabhi...
"Chodo, Rudy. I know your brother. Don't take it seriously. I will bring him on track.
OMKARA AND RUDRA
Omkara sat on the love seat placed in front of Rudra's bed and looked at his brother intently.
"Why are you staring at me, O? asked Rudra
"Rudra, what is wrong with you and Bhavya? asked Omkara without beating around the bush
"Why would I have problem with Bhavya?
"Come on, Rudra spit it.
Rudra sighed and sat cross legged on his bed.
"She is different from me.
"Is that a bad thing?
"No... it is just... O the age difference between us is huge. She is elder to me by three years. Said Rudra
"So what? I am elder to Gauri by six years.
"That is different, O. You will not understand.
"Rudra Omkara moved closer to his brother. "What is the difference? Is it because of society? Do you think in a relationship man should always be elder than the woman?
"It is not that.
"Then?
"O, it is just.
"Rudy, You know what is most important in a relationship? Respect. It is not about age. If you like Bhavya respect her, her life, her choices everything. Try to talk to her and understand her point of view. She is very good, Rudy. Don't miss her.
Omkara left his brother with his own thoughts.
RUDRA AND SHIVAY
"Bhaiya!!!! Rudra sat on his brother's desk with a grin.
"Don't disturb me, Rudy. I have work.
"Uff!! Bhaiya, don't be such a bore. You are not at all spending time with me. He pouted
"Drama queen, just yesterday I had dinner with you.
"When was the last time you spent alone time with bhabhi? asked Rudra
"What do you mean? asked Shivay raising his eyes from files.
"Instead of romancing files, why don't you romance bhabhi.
"Shut up, Rudra'
"Bhaiya! You might understand business better than me but in matters of girls and love I am any day better than you. Be it family or business she stands by you in facing all trouble. Bhabhi understands you so well. You should spend time with her. Make her feel special.
"Rudy, I am doing everything a god husband does, okay?
"But what about what a boyfriend does?
"Huh? I am not her boyfriend.
"But you have to be. No matter how many years you have been married. Take her on a date. Spend special moments with her. Be romantic. Enjoy.
Rudra winked at her brother as he hopped out of the room.
SHIVAY AND OMKARA
"Om, are you busy? Can we talk? asked Shivay as he walked into Om's studio
"Of course, come sit. Omkara offered his brother stool
"So? All good?
"Yeah, why are you asking?
"Nothing, I was just curious about how things are going with my brother and his life. So? Are you and gauri happy? All good in marriage life? By the way are you both even planning for honeymoon anytime soon? And...and kids? asked Shivay
"Shivay. Said Omkara taking off his specs. "Did you talk to Gauri?
Shivay sighed and looked at his brother. "Why, Om? Among the three of us if anyone is mentally ready to become father it should be you. Then why?
"Shivay, I... Omkara hesitated. "It is just. Well, I didn't want to have kids before you.
"What? asked Shivay shocked. "What kind of absurd reason is that?
"Shivay, I don't want the history to repeat. I don't want this heir or first born race to follow even in our next generation. If first born is yours then no problem.
"Do you listen to yourself, Om. How can you think like that? Is it you who is talking about being heir or first born?
"Shivay, if any problem occurs between us because of our kids I cannot take it.
"Om, we are not like our parents. We will raise our kids with love and family values. Moreover your child or my child it doesn't matter. The baby will be ours. An Oberoi. We will love all kids equally. " said Shivay
"But, Shivay...
"Om, please. Be practical. What if I and annika have not planned to have kids now? Will you wait forever then? Is it fair to Gauri?
Omkara looked at his brother charily. "Think about it, Okay? said Shivay. Om nodded thoughtfully.
SHIVAY AND ANNIKA
"What are you doing, Shivay? asked Annika as she walked into their room
"Movie time. Said Shivay
"Movie? Boring English movie? mumbled ANnika
"Come here. Said Shivay pulling her near him on the bed.
Annika's eyed widened at the title card showing, "GOLMAL
"Wow! My favourite movie.
"Your favourite movie, your favourite snacks and your favourite man. All for you. Said Shivay kissing her cheeks.
OMKARA AND GAURI
"Gauri, come to bed. Said Omkara leaning on the bed post looking at his wife arranging his clothes inside cupboard.
"I am busy. Give me a minute.
"No, come here. Said Omkara stubbornly.
Gauri marched to her demanding husband and sat in front of him. Omkara pulled Gauri beside him and hugged her.
"Ab kya? asked Gauri
"I want something that only you can give?
"Huh?
"Gauri, main papa banna chata hoon.
Gauri nodded with teary eyes.
RUDRA AND BHAVYA
"Rudra, please. I don't have time for you.
"You should have time for me because I have something important to tell you.
"Rudra, I...
"Bhavya, please listen to me.
Bhavya turned to Rudra and looked at him folding her hands. "Bolo.
"Bhavya, I really really like you. I know I am immature. I cannot change, will not change, but I promise I will respect you and never be insensitive. Can you give us a chance?
Bhavya nodded a small smile adoring her face.
