Omkaras POV

"Dada, I want Bhavya auntys friend as my MUMMA!" Riya said.

"Ok, I will give the money. Bhavya buy it for-" That was when I realised what Riya asked.

"Riya!" I heard Bhavya exclaiming.

I looked at Bhavyas face. Her eyes would pop out of the socket anytime. Bhavyas friend? Means that Gauri about whome Ishaana said?

"I like her." Riya said.

Her eyes reflected innocence! This time I won't shout at her. I knew my child needed a mother. But she is too young to understand people. I can't simply agree to marry any random lady.

"Bhai! Didn't you hear what Riya said?" Bhavya asked me.

I was not in a state to answer her.

"Dada! You promised. You said na? We should never break our promise?" Riya asked.

"I promise to love you till my last breathe Ishaana. You are the first and last love of my life."

Wasn't that also a promise? I promised Ishu to love her till my last breath. My mind asked me.

But marrying her doesn't mean you must love her. My heart replied.

But that is not the problem here. It's just Riyas wish. I don't even know the girl and I don't even know her wish.

"Bhai! Tell something." Bhavya asked.

I looked at her face. But her reaction wasn't the same. Somewhere I felt she was excited.

"I... I don't know." I said.

"You don't know matlab?" Bhavya asked.

"I don't know that girl. I don't even know her intensions. I can't decide. It's about my childs life. I can't just take quick decision." Om said.

"Bhai.... I uh.... I think you... Erm.... You know her." Bhavya said.

"What? How will I know her? She is yours and Ishaanas friend. I only know one Gauri and that is....." I stopped, this was the last thing to happen.

"Gauri Kumari Sharma." Bhavya completed.

"Dada knows Gauri aunty? Wow perfect!" Riya said happily.

Why the hell is all these kinds of stuffs happening in my life? She is already messing up my mind and now! This can't happen. It will be like I am cheating my Ishu.

"I can't" I said.

I saw Bhavyas face falling. I couldn't look at Riyas face. I knew she would be hurt. I am sorry princess. I can't cheat your Mumma.

"But Dada, you promised." Riya said.

I knew my child was sobbing.

"You can't get everything you want Riya." I said sternly.

I knew being stern was the only way to make her obey. It hurt me the same way it hurts her.

"I want her as my Mumma!" Riya yelled.

I was startled for a second. This was the first time Riya was being stubborn for something serious. Even though her eyes we're filled with tears, it reflected anger also.

If it was some other girl, I would have atleast thought about it! But Gauri! It's not possible.

"Riya! I said na? It's not possible?" I raised my voice.

"Why not? I want her as my Mumma means I want her itself." Riya yelled angrily wiping her tears.

***

Me(laughing like a devil): see Mr Oberoi! Your daughter is asking for something. Just get it for her.

Om: you are the one spoiling my child Ms Flower!

Me: Me? What happened to you? In these kinds of situations you should doubt the female lead Mr Oberoi. You should think that Gauri has filled your daughters mind with these thought.

Om: I am not an idiot.

Me(devilish smile): But I can make you one.

Om(horrified): No you won't!

Me: Yes darling I will. I can and I want to!

Om: No!!!!

Me(laughing like a maniac): I want more drama!

Om: Please don't! I beg you! Already people hate me so much! Please!

Me: Sorry Mr Oberoi! Abrakadaabra!

I said blowing the magic dust on his face.

***

Now I get it! My child was never like this. She never disobeyed me. It all started when she started growing close to her. It's all because of her influence on my child.

***

Me: see Mr Oberoi, I did a favour for you. I didn't make you think that Gauri purposefully filled her mind with these thought. Thank me.

Om: F*ck off!

Me(smiling sheepishly): Okthanksbye

***

"Riya!" I finally raised my voice at her.

I saw my child moving back in fear. I am such a bad father. She was shivering. But this was the only thing which I could do now.

"Bhai! Don't shout! She is a kid." Bhavya said.

She looked angry. I know Riya meant a lot to her. Riya turned to Bhavya and hugged her. She was crying. It hurt me to the same amount it hurt her. But I couldn't think of any other solution. I knew I would break down if i stood there. I walked out of the house grabbing my car keys.

End of Oms POV

...

Rudy sat in front of Om crossing his arms.

"And you shouted at her?" Rudy asked.

Om nodded.

"And you are feeling bad?" Rudy asked.

Om nodded again.

"You knew you will feel bad when you shouted at her." Rudy asked.

Om nodded again.

"You are sick O! You are totally sick! You knew you will feel bad when you shouted at her and still you shouted at her and in the middle of this night you spoiled my precious sleep due to this. Both brother and sister need a personal psychiatrist!" Rudy yelled.

"Rudy! Listen, she asked me to marry and what should I have done?" Om asked.

"But weren't you the one who agreed about it?" Rudy asked confused.

"Yaa but.... now.... she wants me to marry.... G....gauri!" Om revealed.

"Oh Gau..... WHAT!!!!!! GAURI?" Rudy shouted.

Om nodded.

"You mean my sister? Who worked with you?" Rudy asked to confirm.

"Yes Rudy! How many Gauris do you think I will know?" Om asked.

"I don't know!" Rudy said.

"The problem is her. I can't marry her." Om said.

"Even if you want to, it's not possible. But let me ask you one thing, why don't you want to marry her?" Rudy asked.

"I wish I could tell you Rudy! But she is your sister. How can I share it with you?" Om thought.

"Tell me O! What fault do you find in Gauri?" Rudy asked.

"She.... she is not my type." Om lied.

"Not your type? But weren't you the one who said that if you are marrying then you will only marry for your daughter and that woman whome you will marry will always be your daughters mother? Then what is the problem in her being your type or not?" Rudy asked.

"Vo... Mein-"

"You like her! Don't you?" Rudy asked.

Om looked at him shocked.

"Like her? No! I don't. From where did you get such thoughts Rudy?" Om asked.

"I feel like taking the knife and slitting his throat at this moment! Calm down Rudy! Calm down! Think as his friend not as Gauris brother." Rudy said to himself.

"It's just that I have some-"

"Ok I get it! You don't like her but have some unknown feelings for her." Rudy said.

"Yeah! Something like that." Om whispered.

"Just erase those feelings O! My sister won't marry you." Rudy said smirking.

"Why did you say so? Do you think I am that bad for her?" Om asked offended.

"Tumhara problem kya hai? You said you don't want to marry her because she isn't your type. And I just said that I won't let my sister marry you. That's it! Why are you getting offended? You don't want to marry her right?" Rudy asked.

"He is right! Why am I getting offended?" Om thought.

"Look O, I know you feel bad because you feel a small pull towards Gauri." Rudy said.

"It isn't that small." Om thought.

"I know you are feeling guilty of cheating your late wife. But you have to let go of your past." Rudy said.

"Ishu is my everything!" Om said.

"Cool Rudy cool! He is your fiance's brother! Control yourself! Why should you go to jail for killing him? You have a life ahead." Rudy told himself.

"I love her so much and I promised her to love her till my last breath." Om said.

"But you never promised that you won't love any other girl. You just promised her her to love her till your last breath. So just love her till your last breath." Rudy said.

It made sense and Om also realised it made sense but his stubborn mind was still not ready to accept it.

"Still! I won't let you marry my sister." Rudy said chuckling.

Om also chuckled.

...

"What? Riya wants me to marry your brother?" Gauri asked shocked.

Bhavya nodded.

"And what did he tell?" Gauri asked.

"He shouted at Riya." Bhavya said.

"Oh god! She might have felt bad!" Gauri said.

"You are thinking about her? Don't you feel bad that Bhai doesn't want to marry you?" Bhavya asked.

"I am used to it Bhavya. It's not the first time that he isn't choosing me right?" Gauri asked.

"Do you want to marry him?" Bhavya asked.

"If your question was do you love him, then I would have said a yes. But for this question, it's a no. My life is already blank. A little ray of light is Rudy, you and Riya. With that I dont want to lead a loveless marriage. But maybe sometimes I would have agreed to be Riyas mother. But her father is someone who is my past from which I couldn't move on." Gauri said.

"I think Riya won't back off this time." Bhavya said worried.

"Why didn't you bring her here? I would have convinced her." Gauri said.

"Gauri, leave Riyas topic and tell me honestly don't you want to marry him? Atleast for once didn't you wished for it?" Bhavya asked.

Gauri never wanted to show her vulnerable side to anyone. But what Bhavya was speaking is right. In the deepest corner of her heart, she wanted to be his wife. He is her first love. The man she loved with all her heart.

"Don't tell! I understand! Why don't we say everything to Bhai?" Bhavya asked.

"What? No!" Gauri said.

"To be honest! I am realy feeling angry at you. Why do you have to become so great yaar? This is not how life works. You should be more strong. Ishu is no more! Now why are you scared?" Bhavya asked.

"Do you have any proof with you? And think about your brother. What will be his condition when he comes to know about this? How will I be able face him?" Gauri asked.

"It's a waste of time talking to you. You are being so stupid Gauri! You lost him once and you still want him, and God is giving you a chance. I am not being a selfish sister here. I am being a true friend to you now. I am not telling you to be just Riyas mom. You don't have to come to Bhais life just for Riya. You will get nothing but sorrows. Har din you will have to see the man you love, but can't reveal anything to him. Isn't it how you want your life to be? No right? I am asking you to reveal everything to Bhai! You can be a happy family Gauri! Riya will also accept you wholeheartedly. Think about it. You can lead a happy life which you wished for." Bhavya said and walked out of Gauris apartment without hearing her reply.

....

"Kal se Riya won't meet Gauri." Om declared.

"Bhai! Lekin-"

"Bhavya, you are the one who introduced Riya to Gauri and now these many things happened. I don't want Riya to meet her and that's final." Om said.

"Lekin Bhai, she won't be able to do that! She loves Gauri." Bhavya said.

"That's the problem here." Om said.

"Let me ask you bhai, why don't you want to marry her? Weren't you the one who was ready to marry for Riya? What happened now? Why do you have an issue with Gauri? I agree she was working with you and you both had some sort of professional tensions. Lekin this is your personal life and she will be a completely different person." Bhavya said.

"How can I tell you Bhavya! It's not what you are thinking." Om thought.

"What if Ishaana was never in your life? Won't you marry someone? What if I never had that accident and your Miss Ajnabi didn't call you?" Bhavya said.

"Bhavya!" Om shouted.

"Shouting won't change the facts bhai! I wish could tell you.... But...." She stopped in between sobbing.

"Tell me what?" Om asked.

"Kuch nahi! I going to call Mummy and Papa! Let them come and decide." Bhavya said.

"Thu paagal hai kya? Ye baath ke liye Mummy aur Papa? If Mummy gets to know about these stuffs.... Oh god! I can't bear the tortures." Om said.

"Aapke liye vo hi theek hai!" Bhavya said and walked to her room.

"On one side I will have to handle Riya, and now if Bhavya tells something to Mummy aur Papa!!! Oh no! This can't happen. Paagal ho jaaoonga mein!" Om thought.

***

Me: You are already mad Mr Oberoi!

Om: Shut up! I don't have time to deal with you Miss Flower!

Me(devilish smile): Then why are you standing ther itself! Rush towards Bhavyas room. Breathe some fresh air! A surprise is waiting for you.

***

He quickly rushed to Bhavyas room. On entering the room heard Bhavya talking.

"Haa Mummy! Riya wants Bhai to marry Gauri, my friend." He hears her telling.

Om snatches the phone from Bhavya and was about to speak but suddenly they heard the sound of calling bell.

In the meanwhile Bhavya snatches back the phone from him and runs to the door. She quickly opens the door to get a mini heart attack. Om on seeing her expression was confused.

"Why are putting that expression on your face?" Om asked.

Bhavya, with the same expression actioned him to look at the door. Seeing the people near the door his eyes widened in shock.

"Thune abhi abhi call kiya tha na? Ye....yaha..... aise kaise?" Om whispered to Bhavya.

"Do I look like I hit my head somewhere? You think I will inform this matter to them? Paagal hai kya? I was just pranking you. I didn't call her." Bhavya whispered back.

"By any chance, can this be a dream?" Om asked pouting.

"I wish so." Bhavya said with a fake cry.

"What are you both murmuring so seriously? Let us also hear! We are in a romantic mood. Let us also turn serious." The lady said.

Om smiled nervously and actioned Bhavya also to smile. Bhavya smiled nervously at them.

"Mummy! Papa! You both here?" Om asked finally.

"Arrey! Our son is getting married! We should be here to do the rituals. Hai na Shakti ji?" The lady asked with her usual dramatic, high pitched tone.

"Ji bilkul Pinky! Our son is getting married and that too to our daughters another best friend." Shakthi said excited.

"Shaa-di?" Om and Bhavya asked simultaneously.

"Haa! Omkara weds Gauri!" Pinky and Shakthi chorused.

#OkThanksBye