Thursday, April 19, 2018

The Ride

The drive was refreshing as the cool breeze wiped off the stress in their busy heads and it had an additional affect, it cooled down their over working hot heads. The minutes of drive turned into hours as she slowly hugged him from behind and he felt his body with waves of electric impulses triggering a genuine happy smile across his face. The silly talks added with passing by greeneries and warm vapours of her breathe  fogged on his ears as she spoke. Strands of her silky dark hair occasionally brushed across his face and he felt it as the magic brush sweeping away his melancholic and stressful days, promising a beautiful time with his love.Her body warmth keep him conscious all the time, protecting him from the chilling wind.

After turning of the keys of the beautiful dark R-15 motorbike, they stopped near the highway filled with busy hawkers selling fast food and fresh juices. She immediately went over and ordered for 2 pieces of roasted chicken. They digged into the hot meat slowly and in between the hungry bites, quenched their thirst with freshly prepared apple juice which smelled as if it was still rippen, unplucked and hanging by a stalk in the orchard.He asked for a plate of vegetable dumplings stuffed with cheese and cabbages. And they had another couple of rounds and when it came to dumplings, those tasty pieces reflected on their eyes like diamonds, it was their favourite and they ate in different fashion like kung-fu Panda, the dragon warrior. He turned his key into ignition and she slowly hopped behind. The tire seemed to be pressed little more on the road and they both giggled as their weight seemed heavier with full bellies. He zoomed off to another unplanned destination.

They day was getting consumed by the approaching darkness, he needed the headlight to guide him further. They were compelled to halt on hearing the mela shops crowded with kids.She insisted him to take a walk around and have a look.She grabbed a pair of earrings and asked if it suits her.He nodded with agreement. They found their common interest,the large rotating wheel, they were both looking at each other when their minds clicked with a wide grin across their faces. They both seated on the large wheel which was about to turn 360 for several minutes.They were both nervous and had interlocked their fingers, the other hands holding the seat.The enormous wheel slowly turned, it shook and started turning faster. They were beautifully raised several feets above the ground, their hearts felt dizzy as they were pulled down near towards the ground. She screamed with fright and enjoyment. He needed to be strong in order to let her feel safe. Inside him,  chills of fright consumed him and made him pale. But he tried to stay calm though he closed his eyes occasionally , distracting his mind to think it as a game. She began to hold his hand more tighter.Her heart felt happy as it ascended but when it descended her heart felt cold and numb with fright. The other riders were screaming loudly creating a chorus of shrills. As the wheel slowly came to stop, they laughed at how it could scare them yet they enjoyed. Some were throwing up and they felt pit. He whispered her that luckily it was not them,if it was, all their lunch would be wasted. Another round of giggles.The first experience was still the best.

They rode back to their apartment,took shower and wore their pyjamas.They stood near the swimming pool with their legs immersed little above the ankle.They clanked their wine glasses and took a sip each.They had endless talks,  giggles and she patted on his shoulders whenever she laughed out so loudly that she was unable to control her excitement.She swooped out and splashed a handful of water on his face and he wiped it. He immediately avenged with handful of ice cake he had on his other hand, he smashed it on her face.He always had answers for her surprises.He mocked her as she was dumbfounded. She had that "seriously??" expression. Feeling stupid, she laughed.He handed her a tissue and she wiped it off. He could feel the happiness in her eyes and the warmth of love in her heart.He pressed his lips onto hers and she held him closer. They lay frozen in each other's embrace.The serene moon reflected on the pool, glittering it and casting their shadows on the pool. 

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