FF: Teri Ore.. Updated Part ten on pg21 (21/5) - Page 13

Hello all... sorry for the slight delay..i wrote this yesterday but for some reason it didnt feel quite right.. some adjustments were made.. still unsure if its quite right, 🤔 but i will leave it in your hands now.. hope you all enjoy it..

Part Nine

Gopi hugged Ahemji, running her arm up and down his back.. trying to comfort him, yet still unsure why he was upset.. she felt helpless listening to him crying, while he repeated over and over again that he was sorry.. why was he saying sorry.. she didn't understand,

When she had first entered the room, she had been panic stricken, seeing him in tears, she was scared that he had injured himself.. she had rushed over to him but hadn't seen any injuries..

"Ahemji.. please tell me what's wrong.. why are you crying.." she asked him again. She tried to release herself from his embrace, so that she could to wipe the tears from his face, but it resulted in him holding her even more tightly, "Ahemji, please," Gopi cried out, pleading with him.."seeing you like this, I also want to cry.."

She felt his grip release on her, and he looked up at her, like she had had some magic words.. the look on his face was one of pure anguish. He cupped her face in his hands.. "Gopi, please don't say that. I have caused you so much pain and suffering. I don't think I can bear the thought of you crying again because of me." His voice was hoarse, choked up.

"Then please stop crying. " Gopi reached up and began wiping the tears off his face. "I cannot bear to see you in pain" she said softly. She blinked back the tears that had gathered in her eyes, not wanting to upset Ahemji by crying.

"Gopi, I deserve this pain and much more.. Gopi I don't know what you are made of, to be this kind, this caring towards me." Ahemji was looking at her, his eyes filled with despair.

"Ahemji, why are you saying these things? I don't understand. have I done something to hurt you?" Gopi felt utterly lost, unsure what to make of Ahemji's words.

"Gopi, I am the one that has hurt you, intentional and unintentional.. " His hands dropped away from her, and he looked away from her as though looking at her caused him pain. "Gopi, I saw you crying in the mandir earlier today. I heard what you said. " his voice sounded as broken as Gopi felt.

Gopi felt like the all the air had been sucked from her body, hearing Ahemji's word.. She stood up abruptly, and walked a few paces away from him. Her chest was hurting and she was finding it difficult to breathe. Ahemji had heard her? seen her? Did this mean he knew about Holi. It was because of Holi he was crying..she thought.. he has wanted to forgot but because of me he can't.. O Kanaji, please give me strength. Gopi closed her eyes tightly.. wishing she could just disappear.. how could she face Ahemji now.

"Ahemji,, " she spoke slowly, biting back the tears that were threatening to flow from her eyes at any moment, " I'm sorry.. Please forgive me.. I have tried to forget what happened between us. I really have.. I never wanted to cause you pain.. I know you didn't want me in your life, that you have allowed me to stay for Maaji only.. Please trust me when I say, I didn't mean to upset you. You have helped me so much.. with my studies, looking after me when I was injured.. I will never be able to repay your kindness. Ahemji I just want you to be happy. But all I seem to do is give you pain, no matter. I don't want you to cry because of me.. I will leave the house and your life.. you don't worry about Maaji. I will tell her I don't want to be in this marriage. She won't be angry with you, She.." Gopi's voice stopped, as she felt Ahemji grab her by the arm, turning her to face while pulling her toward him. She put her arms up, fearfully that he might slap her again, only to find herself colliding into his chest.

She looked up at him, trembling, fearful of what he would say.

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Ahem looked at her, stunned at what Gopi was saying? Leave the house? Was she crazy?

"Firstly Gopi, I don't ever want to hear you say you are leaving this house again. Do you understand me?"

Gopi nodded her head, trembling..

"Secondly do you honestly believe that I don't care for you? Do you realise howww," Ahem's voice trailed off.. unsure how to say what he was feeling.. he opened his mouth again yet still could bring the words he wanted to his mouth, instead he found himself saying "Gopi, I' sometimes you make me so frustrated, I don't know what to do!... I see you talking to others yet you won't talk to me. You cry over the dumbest things. You are so smart but you blindly believe the stupid things Rashi says to you.."

Ahem stopped, then shook his head.. What was wrong with him, what was he wanting to say and what was he actually saying.. He closed his eyes trying to gather his thoughts.. when he opened his eyes, he saw Gopi's eyes, shining brightly in front of him.. a sense of calmness seemed to fill him.. he smiled "Gopi, do you know, when I see you smile.. I feel like all my tiredness goes away" He watched Gopi's face, as a look of astonishment crept over her..

"Gopi, you told me once, you cannot live without me.. do you remember? "Gopi nodded her head, lowering her eyes..

Placing a finger under her chin, Ahem raised her head, bringing his head down at the same time, so that they were looking into each other's eyes. "Gopi, today I am telling you. I cannot live without you.. without you, I have no life worth living.."

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Gopi, looked at Ahemji, his words echoing in her head "I cannot live without you.." was she dreaming?

She reached up, to touch his cheek, but she stopped midway.. scared to touch him, lest this was all an illusion.

She felt a jolt of electric course through her, as Ahemji took hold of her hand and bringing it to his lips; he placed a soft yet firm kiss in her palm. All the while, he was looking at her, his eyes locked on hers. He moved her so it was resting on his shoulder, and leaned in closer to her, causing Gopi's heart to race even faster.

"Gopi I want to tell you something.. something I have struggled with for many days now, because I didn't want to admit it, even to myself.. But i realise now that by holding this back, I have been living a lie. Denying myself of something so truthful, so beautiful and pure. Gopi, that truth, that beauty, is the love you have created in me.. the love of you. Gopi felt Ahemji's hands cup her face softly, the intense look in his eyes piercing into her soul.. and then, she heard the words, the most beautiful words in the world.. "I love you Gopi.. I love you with all my heart and soul.. "

Gopi closed her eyes as Ahemji' s lips touched hers, in a kiss that was so soft and gentle, that it bought tears to her eyes..

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Pre-cap

Part Ten

The mini bus reached Shimla just before lunchtime. They all clambered out and looked around. The view from the hotel driveway was spectacular in itself. "Wow, this place is amazing " Chirag exclaimed."

"You are right Papa.. Bhai has picked such a nice place." Jigar added..

At that moment, they were greeted by the Hotel Manager, who welcomed them all. They were registered in, and shown to a private lounge where they saw Baa and Nani happily talking. KOkila rushed over,, aand asked when had they arrived.. "Only a little while a ago, responded Baa.. She looked at her family and suddenly frowned.. Kokila.. Ahem and Gopi, they aren't here?

'Baa, Ahem had to stay in Rajkot for work.. As soon as his work is done, he and Gopi will come and join us." Kokila explained.

They stood chatting for a few minutes until Jigar commented, "Mom, I am feeling very hungry after that long drive' is it ok if we go freshen up and then we can meet for lunch and talk?"

Everyone agreed to this plan and headed to their rooms, with Hetal and Kokila taking Baa and Nani to their rooms first..

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Jigar and Rashi entered their room, and Rashi immediately started checking everything before walking over and opening the curtains, she let out a happy cry.. "Jigarji, you must come see.. it's so beautiful"
Jigar closed the door and leaned against it, his arms folded across his chest.. "Yes Rashi, it really is beautiful," he said dreamily..

Rashi turned and gave a small frown "Jigarji, you are standing over there, how can you see what is beautiful out the window."

Jigar walked over to her, and placing an arm around her waist, pulled Rashi close to him.. "the beautiful thing I saw, is right here in this room.. " he said huskily' Rashi, blushed, looking away..

He turned her so that she was again facing him, bringing up his right hand to caress her cheek. He felt her shiver at his touch and close her eyes. He leaned in, and softly blew on her cheek. She eyes fluttered open at the sensation and he could see her looking at him with wide eyes, realising how close his face was to hers.. Jigar smiled, a mischievous twinkle again in his eyes. He leaned in even closer.. his lips a mere millimetres away from hers.. "Rashi'.. he whispered looking down towards her lips before looking at her eyes again.. "Hmmm" he heard her respond, her eyes looking down at his lips..

"Rashi, I" Jigar again whispering.. his lips curving up in smile..

Abruptly, he pulled away and said, "Rashi, I am going to freshen up.. Everyone will be waiting for us." and walked off in the direction off the bathroom.. he turned slightly and looked over his shoulder and was happy to Rashi standing there, with a look of disappointment on her face.. He chuckled to himself as he entered the bathroom. This is going to be fun he thought to himself.

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