Om comes out of his thoughts, and at the door, he sees Gauri. She was wearing a different attire. She was an off shoulder black and gold dress. To match her look, smoky eye shadow, and simple studs. Om was just flabbergasted by her looks.
O(Thinking): For a girl who wore salwars all her life, she really knows how to carry herself in western clothes.
Behind her, Ritik was there and he ended up ruining Om’s mood.
G: Good morning guys. We will be starting our meeting in a few minutes so please feel free to walk around and talk to one another. After all, all of you are somehow connected with my company so it is important that you know one another.
Everyone gets up and starts to one another. But, Om walks towards Gauri, leaving Shivaye and Rudra behind.
R: Om, come back here.
S: Rudra, go with Om. I should not have bought him here.
Rudra walks towards Om.
R: Where are you going, Om?
O: She fainted last night, Rudra. I need to know if she is okay.
R: But, no one in this office is aware of your relationships and she does not want everyone to know that she is your ex-wife.
Om glares at Rudra.
O: Do not call her my ex-wife.
R: Om, this is the second time you told me not to call her that. Then, what do I call her, Om? She is not your wife and she is engaged to someone. Tell me, Om, what is the relationship between you and Gauri.
Om looks at Gauri and notices Ritik holding her hand.
O: This guy… Look at how he is holding her hand like that. I am going to crazy by the end of this meeting.
R: Stop acting like a jealous teenager and act like a professional. We are here to represent the Oberoi empire, Om.
G: Ritik, you know the man I just fired right now. He has a disabled daughter and I want you to make sure that the daughter receives funding for her treatment. I do not want his daughter to suffer because of his carelessness.
O(Thinking): Gauri, this is the true you. The one that looks after others. No matter what mask you wear, your true nature will always come out.
Ritik (Ri): Do not worry, Kesha. I will take care of it. Guys, let’s start the meeting.
Gauri starts the presentation and Om was sitting directly in front of her with Shivaye and Annika by her side.
O(Thinking): The way she talks and moves, such confidence, why did I not realize?
Shivaye, Rudra and Gauri notice how Om is constantly staring at her.
R(Whispering): Stop looking at her like that. You look like you are going to eat her up.
O(Whispering): Shut up, Rudra! I am listening to what she is saying.
R(Thinking): More like, checking her out. God, this used to be my job and now Om has taken over.
G(Thinking): This is so awkward, why is he staring at me like this? I feel so self-conscious.
Gauri goes to take a drink of water but she ends up choking on it. Om gets up to help her but Ritik is by her side, tapping her head.
G: Ritik, please take over. I will be standing at the back. (Thinking) This is the only way not to make it awkward for everyone. I should not have invited him.
R: Sure, Kesh…I can do that for you.
O(Thinking): What the hell is Kesh? It is such a bad nickname that does not suit Gauri at her. Even Kesha is a disgusting name for her. I would call her Ri, maybe Gau but Ri sounds better.
Gauri goes to the back and watches Ritik finish it for her.
G: Thank you for all of you coming. I will be sending an email tonight regarding our next steps.
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Gauri goes to Ritik and starts talking to other individuals. Om, Shivaye and Rudra also join that group as well.
Person (P): So I heard that you guys are engaged, is it true?
Om looks at Gauri but she does not even care.
G: Yh, I actually stepped out of my comfort zone and proposed to him. It was definitely a special moment for me.
R: But, I expected her to propose though. She cannot hide her feelings that well.
Ritik puts his arm over her and Om grits his teeth.
P: Well, congrats. So, when is the special day?