Ishqbaaz – Rikara Support Chapter 17

Annika quickly closes her mouth.

A(Thinking): Shit, the app. It changed my voice too. Shivaye and I are fighting and here, his brother has created our baby. If only Shivaye understood my pain.

O realizes the situation he is in. He indirectly hurted Annika and have Gauri on the line, confused.

O(Mouthing the word Sorry to Annika): It was my brother. He just found out that my nephew spilled paint everywhere.

G: Sir, Keshav asked us to draw out a design for a dress but I cannot think of anything. What do you do for inspiration?

O: You are my inspiration.

G: What? Did you just say that you are my inspiration?

O(Realizing what he said): I mean, my workers are my inspiration. My company needs to be successful so they can have a job.

G: Oh, we are so lucky to have a boss like you. So, you have not answer my question yet. What do you do sir?

O: I just close my eyes and draw out the first thing that comes in my mind. Sometimes it can work and sometimes it fails. Try it and show me your results tomorrow.

G: Really… that is what you do.

O: It has worked for a long time so it should. But, it can be different for each person.

G: I will give it a shot. Thank you sir.

O: Oh, Gauri. Are you okay now?

G: Sir, what do you mean?

O: You said that you were afraid and by yourself. I can talk to you if you want until your friend gets there.

G: I am used to loneliness. Even when if I am surrounded by people, I sometimes feel singled out. I have become used to it.

O(Thinking): She is probably referring to me. Good, why is she throwing daggers at me even though she does not know she is talking to me? Imagine what would happen if I actually went up to her.

O(Guilty): I will see you tomorrow. Bye.

He quickly cuts the phone.

G: Bye, sir.

G(Thinking): Why did he cut the phone like this? I should not have told him about my personal problems. I need support not sympathy. I am done with playing the sympathy card. Whatever happens to me should only be because I made the decision. I do not want anyone to influence my life anymore. NOT EVEN OM.

Om starts to tear up.

O: My whole family is here to help her out but she is there by herself.

B: Om, do not worry. Something will work out.

O: Yes, but when?

A: Om, you need to realize something. You made the mistake and the pain itself takes time to heal. The healing time differs for each person. You cannot just go up to the person and expect them to forget everything.

O: But, what if I do not do anything and she moves on?

B: Will she move on? She has been with you for a long time and helped you out so much.

O: I do not know what her emotional state is. All I know is that she does not want talk to me.

Bhavya and Annika leaves.

G: So, sir said close your eyes. (Gauri closes her eyes and then opens them) THIS IS NOT WORKING! Why is this not working? What am I going to do?… Let’s call him again.

Gauri calls him again.

G: Sir… this is not working… I am stressed out… I need help!

O: Gauri…

G: Sir, I cannot fail you. I need to do well.

O: Gauri, take deep breaths. Just calm down. Breathe in and out. (Gauri does what she is told.) Long breaths, Gauri. Short ones are going to increase your stress.

She breathes in and out and continues.

G: Sir, I feel so much better. You are such a good friend…

O: Friend?? (Thinking) She is considering me as a friend. That is a good step

G: Sir, how can I be friends with you? You are such a rich person and I am your employees. I am not at your level to be your friend.

O: I do not consider money as a factor in a relationship. All I care about in a relationship is the person’s character and the truth in the relationship.

G: Om… (Flashback to when Om tells Chulbul to sit with the family and their first hug.)

O: Yes… (Thinking) She found out who I am. I need to do something… (Says) Who is Om? Are you praying Gauri?

G(Back to her senses) You remind me someone I know. He said the same thing as well.

O: How is he related to you?

G: Uh… Sir, I am going to close my eyes and follow your technique. I will talk to you tomorrow. Bye.

Gauri hangs up.

G(Thinking): Who is Om? What is my relationship with him? A stranger… friend… husband. We are married but there is nothing between us. (Says) You know, Gauri. Screw him. Let’s focus on this as it is due tomorrow.

She takes her mind off the topic and closes her eyes and quickly opens it.

G: Om?? What the hell? Why am I thinking about him? Ahh, Shankerji, my life sucks.

With a disturbed look, she starts to draw out the dress.

O(Thinking): She is not willing to say that I am her husband. Maybe it is because I am a complete stranger. I will get closer to her and then ask her again and she will say that she is my wife.

BACK AT Gauri’s house

After a few hours, she finishes it and looks at it with a smile.

G: Thank you, sir.