Mr.Oberoi! I SAID STOP!" within Seconds Om walked up to his Father and grabbed him by his collar; unconsciously his Hands wrapping around his Fathers throat. Shocked by Omkara's sudden movements Tej threw the pot with water on the ground and looked into his Om's eyes. He saw pure hatred and something else, something that made the Great Tej Singh Oberoi almost Shiver in Fear.
Don't forget that I am your father Omkara!" Tej said trying to push Omkara away but Om was stronger. He grabbed his Fathers Throat tighter until Tej had trouble breathing and Jhanvi who was crying loudly by now tried to stop her son. She ran up to him and put a hand on his Shoulder.
Omkara Stop!" Jhanvi looked at her Son and for the first time in her Life she saw him look at her the way he looked at Tej. Her Heart broke and she took a step back. She knew in that instant she had lost her Son forever. The Son that had always put her first, the Son that would have gladly sacrificed his life to keep her Husband's mistress away from her life.
Seeing that Tej was now trying his best to breath Gauri ran towards her Husband and tried pulling him away. But her tiny hands were not strong enough to pull the angry Omkara away and Gauri felt scared. For the first in her married Life Gauri was a bit afraid of Omkara.
Please Omkaraji stop! Please leave Papaji alone. You will hurt him. Please Om he is your Father, please listen to me." Gauri was begging her Husband to stop and Jhanvi was stunned, here they were performing her Shradh and she begged for Tej to be unharmed? How could anyone be so selfless and so kind? How could someone like her be treated that way?
Instantly regret and shame washed over Jhanvi and she closed her eyes to hide her tears. Who was she Kidding? Gauri was the perfect daughter in law, in her Quest of supporting her Husband she had wronged the Girl that had saved her and her sons Life multiple times.
Omkaraji! Please for me! Stop it for me! If you love you will leave him.OM IF YOU LOVE ME YOU WILL LET HIM GO. You are not him, you are not him Honey. Gauri screamed even louder than before and finally Omkara let himself be pulled away from his Father.
Gauri sighed in relief and held him in control; too scared if she would let go Omkara would be back at Tej's throat.
Tej immediately fell on his knees grasping for air while looking at his oldest son. Never ever had he seen him react that way and Tej had done far worse. And that made Tej Singh Oberoi realize one thing: For his Son, there was no one he loved more than his wife. He would literally kill for the little child woman that was his Partner for Life and Tej saw how deeply Om loved her. Not even the Love for his Brother's was this strong.
Thank you..."Gauri whispered and whipped away her tears. She pulled Omkara even closer towards her and she saw the Anger and the Tears in his eyes. Silently as ever she used her dupatta and was about to wipe away his tears when Omkara stopped her and simply kissed her Hands. She faintly smiled at him and kissed his Hands in return. Jhanvi who was witnessing that scene realized what grave mistake they had truly committed. Gauri was the only one who could tame Omkara, the Beast he never allowed to come out finally found his master. The one Woman that healed him from the wounds of his past.
From this day on your Son, Omkara Singh Oberoi and his Wife Gauri Omkara Singh Oberoi are dead! You are not my father nor Gauri's Father in Law. You are nothing to us. None of you." Om turned looking at his father with all the hate he possessed and then his gaze fell on his mother and he gave her the exact same Look. He would never look at her with Love in his eyes again. He would never forgive Tej for doing what he did and he would never forgive his mother either for simply agreeing to him. All these years he had fought for her, ruined his life for her and she supported than animal. The man that was the cause for all the pain in his young life.
What nonsense? You are my Son! You are my Heir, The Heir of the Oberoi Empire Omkara. You don't get to throw that away for a village Girl! A girl that should have never been my Bahu in the first place. Tej said and finally stood up with shaky legs. He felt a bit week.
For a second He thought Om would pounce on him again but Gauri held him back and whispered something into his ears. Omkara laughed wickedly; ignoring whatever Gauri was saying into his ears.
Hearing his Fathers word made him almost lose control once more but he decided to do something else instead. I was never your Son and I will never be. You insulted my Wife, The Woman who is my pride, the Woman who is my very Soul and Life. Did you think I would be quietly watching? Did you think I wouldn't say a word? DID YOU THINK I WOULD ALLOW YOU TO BADMOUTH MY WIFE?" furiously packing Gauri he walked to the Mandir in their Living room & he grabbed the box with Sindoor; slowly filling Gauri's Maang once again with the color of a married woman. Gauri closed her eyes; her happiness overflowing for he finally had filled her Maang with Love, saving her once more from Death. Returning to his Parents he pulled Gauri in front of his Father. Not being able to look her Father in Law into the Eyes Gauri looked on the Ground but Omkara got hold of her chin and made her look at Tej.
SHE IS MY WIFE, did you hear that? DO YOU UNDERSTAND THAT? She will always be my Wife and no one can ever take away her title as Mrs. Omkara Singh Oberoi. Not as long as I am breathing, not as long I fill her Maang with Sindoor every day in my life. You made a big mistake underestimating my silence before Mr. Oberoi! You better watch out because you lost all of your children! No one loves you and we will happily wait for the day to conduct your Shradh. And I hope your soul never finds peace! "
With that final statement Omkara and Gauri walked towards their Bedroom where Om pulled out their suitcases. With his eyes he told Gauri to pack and she did. She was too shocked to say a word. After half an Hour they were ready and walking through the Gate of the Oberoi Mansion when they heard Dadi crying out for them.
please Om don't go!"
Omkara was stopped by Gauri who turned to look at a devastated Dadi but Om didn't care. She had done nothing to stop Tej, only crying. Wasn't he her son? Wouldn't he listen out of respect? Even when Tej had started targeting Gauri Dadi never supported or defended her.
No Dadi, I won't stay in a House where my Wife doesn't get the respect she deserves. When I brought Gauri back I promised to give her all the rights of my wife! To give her honor and respect and you just watched him do that! You didn't even try stopping him!! Why? Why didn't you try to stop him Dadi? Does my Wife mean nothing to you? Is she just good when she takes care you? When she fulfills her Duties of a Bahu? Maintaing the House, taking care of the Pooja's and your medicine. Where were you Dadi? I respect you a lot but today you disappointed me and I need to go, else I will say and do Things I will regret one day.
Dadi looked at her Grandson with big eyes and knew he was right. She never defended Gauri or stood up for her the way she did for Anika or ShivOmRu. defeated she nodded and turned to leave when Gauri stopped her.
Dadi please don't be angry with me!" Gauri fell to her feet and cried while Dadi realized that she had never realized how deeply Gauri loved and cared for the family.
Take care of my Om please Gauri. You know him he has a short temper. Don't ever leave him, be by his Side. Be his Wife and Companion. Be whatever he needs. May God bless you!" kissing her on her Head She left and Omkara pulled Gauri up. Hugging her , he stroked her hair with his fingers and held her while she cried her heart out. He knew she was hurt and he hated to know that his Family was the cause of it. And he also knew that she was sad to once again lose her family. First she had Lost Anika and Shivaay and no the rest of their Family. Gauri had always dreamt of marrying into a big family and being happy but Omkara couldn't help but feel that ever since he was in her life she only felt heartbreak and pain.
Gauri we will go from here okay? we don't need anyone or anything. I am a self-made Artist so don't worry about Money or anything. Nothing will ever happen to you, as long as I am alive. Nothing will happen! As long you are by my Side no one can defame or disrespect you." he grabbed her Face in his hands and placed a kiss on her forehead. Gauri nodded looked into his face.
Do you really love me that much? That you could leave your Family behind for me?" Gauri was shocked seeing the depth of his Love in his eyes. Pulling her into a soul taking kiss she sighed against his lips and kissed him back hungrily.
After what seemed like forever they pulled apart and Omkara took her Hand in his, while his other Hand lifted up their luggage.
"I love you more than I love my Brother, more than I love anything on this World Gauri. You are my Pride, My Wife. Always and Forever.
"Always and Forever. She whispered and leaning onto him they left the Oberoi Mansion for good.
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