Sahil and Gauri were staying at a local lodge and the next morning, Om was waiting outside for them to come out.
Om was dead tired. The lodge was full so he had to sleep in the car for the entire time. And this time, he changed his car to a red SUV because he felt that Gauri already grew suspicious. Gauri comes out in a red traditional saree with a gold border, her hair tied into a bun. She wore a simple gold chain with gold jumkas.
O(Thinking): She really looked like a bride. I would just run up and pick her up bridal style so I can marry her again. (Om starts to blush.)
G: So, let’s go to the temple. That is the last spot and then after that, we can go home.
S: You do not need to go anywhere else??
G: No… (Thinking): If I stay here longer, people will realize who I am and Sahil cannot find out.
They both reach the temple and Om follows them. Om was on full disguise now. Wearing a white kurta, a long beard and a turban to cover his hair, he was not recognizable.
O(Thinking): This is what life does to you when you care about someone so much.
He also walks inside the temple but keeps a safe distance.
Gauri and Sahil are praying.
G(Thinking): Shankerji, you have started to show me a path where I can create an identity for myself. Please help me throughout all the challenges… also…. I just hope Om and his family is happy wherever they are. I do not care if he hates me and does not want to see my face, but in the end, I want you to give him all that he desires. Also, if you have any problems planned for that family, do not give it to them. Instead, give it to me. That family should never separate and always be happy together. As an orphan, I understand the need of a supporting family and I do not want Om losing his family.
Om never believed in praying but for some reason, without his knowledge, he just stared at the god.
O(Thinking): Shankerji.. uh.. I know this is my first time asking you something… actually this is not even for me but for your faithful daughter… Gauri… whatever she wants, please give it to her. If you have any hardships planned for her, do not give it to her. Instead, give it to me. She has no one to support her, but at least I have my brothers. I know that together, we can solve any problem. Please help her out.
Gauri, as an instinct, takes sindoor from the cup. Om sees her and starts to smile.
O(Thinking): Please, Gauri, put it on. You do not put it on at work because you do not want others to know that you are worried about your identity. But, I want to know if I have a place in your life.
Male Saathiya plays.
S: What are you doing? Only married woman wears this. You are not married, right?
G(Thinking, Looking at the sindoor on her fingertips): If I put this on, Sahil is going to ask about my marriage. What is the point of asking a marriage that has ended?
Gauri puts the sindoor back into the cup and walks away.
G(Thinking): Shankerji, why did you put me in this situation? Even though he is not my husband, I still respect him. The reason why we separated is because he was not willing to give the respect.
After seeing Gauri put it back, Om just collapses by the wall and starts to tear up.
O: She… moved on. She… moved on. She left me. Why do you do this to me, God? I loved her. You give a small ray of hope and just when I think I found true love, you just grab it from me. (Wiping his tears) She loved me before and I did not and now it is the opposite. She helped me before and now, with my one-sided love, I will help her. That is it. I want her to be happy with whoever she is with and let that be the case.
Note: I know that there is a misunderstanding but it will be solved in the next chapter.