You

Your stare through those long lashes.

Your warm breathe on my tresses.

Gliding fingers across my skin.

I am lost in land,

land of you and me.

All day long wrapped in your arms,

I embrace my forever with you.

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55 Fiction:The question

Torn between the possibilities his mind is working on high speed.He is scared cause he never thought he would do this.In a gorgeous electric blue saree she sits infront of him.He bends on his knees opening the red velvet box, he asks her "Will you marry me?"

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Sweet surprise

She stared the blue sky sitting at the beach.It wasn't sunny neither was it very chilly.Fairly pleasant wind was blowing as she was patiently waiting for him to arrive.Today has to be an important day,no it is an important day for her.She had been waiting for so long to pop this question to him.It did not matter if she was the girl in their relationship and he was the guy and the story should have been reverse.She was happy to take the initiative,if you want something you ought to ask for it.The wind ruffled her skirt and she continuously smoothed them.She had worn his favourite dress today.A black colored long skirt with crimson colored top.She had tied her hair loosely leaving some strands to linger on her face giving her face a soft hue.Her lips shined as she had decided on a strawberry gloss and had lined her eyes with kajal.

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He was so confused today.Why was he behaving so,he had not given much of a thought earlier to what he wore but today it was different.Something told him to put on his best clothes.So he decided on a faded blue jeans and figure hugging black t-shirt.Leaving his black hairs to fall down simply which made his chocolate colored iris to shine brightly.He was late in deciding about what to wear but he knew she would wait.She had been always patient when it came to him.

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As he approached near the entrance of the beach,he could see from far away,she was sitting there gazing the sky.Today the beach wasn't crowded that much.He neared her slowly and patted her on back.She turned back,her face was a sight so beautiful that he was captivated.As she shyly said Hie,he emerged from his spellbound state.

Hie.How long have you been waiting for me?

A little bit but you came fairly early.

He chuckled hearing her response which made her blush.

So we have the whole day.What are we going to do?

For starters tell me why are you so late?

Well that i can't really tell you but ask me anything else.You know i would tell you anything.

Okay.You know what you are looking really handsome.

You yourself are looking beautiful my dear.

He gave her a hand and she took it to stand up.It was around 11:00am in the morning.She had come to this other city specially to meet him.And this special visit of hers was what made him predict that there was something she was planning on.They walked on the sea-shore hand in hand.He was hungry that she knew and could make it from his behaviour so she pulled on his hand which made him look right at her.

Yes my dear.

You haven't had anything from the morning isn't it?

Ah! Yes.Do you want to go some place to eat?

She shook her head and from her bag she produced a tiffin showing it to him.He smiled at her.She spread a sheet and sat,patting the other side in front of her.He sat down.

Always ready as ever Sneha.

Only for you and with you Paarth that you know.

As she opened the tiffin,he was happy to see she had cooked his favorite.They ate while chatting about various things.Sharing a bite between them at times or he putting a bite in his mouth and he putting a bite in hers.He looked at her intently.And she exclaimed What?

You know you are going to tell me something.

Yes i am but why do you always know what i have in mind?

I don't know i can read you may be.

Okay now that you have broached this subject.Here.

She took out another box from her bag and opened the lid.There inside was placed a chocolate truffle cake.

Oh!For this cake.That is so sweet of you.

As he took the box from her and a spoon she offered,he plunged the spoon inside the cake.Scooping a piece he put the spoon to her mouth.She did not open her mouth.

This is for you.All of it.

Are you sure you are not going to have any?

Yes.

He ate half the cake at times looking at her with a naughty gleam in his eyes.Then he offered a spoon to her.She finally took the bite.And at that very moment she realized something.She motioned him to come near her and kissed him while the cake rested inside her mouth.He stopped all of a sudden opening his mouth he pulled out something.Watching his amused expression she started laughing.

What is..It is a ring.

She took it from him and said Paarth I love you so much and i want to spend the rest of my life sharing each day with you.Will you marry me?

He was speechless and he put his hand in front of her.

Is that a yes?

Of course.I want to marry you.

And she pushed the platinum ring onto his ring finger covered in chocolate.She was beyond happy that he had accepted her proposal.The platinum ring marking the event nicely.As she gave a promise to him in this form of ring to always be there for him and to cherish their relation forever just like platinum.He hugged her tightly.As they sat their hugged planning about their wedding they realized the sun was already setting.They watched the sunset mesmerized as the sky was painted in a pinkish orange hue holding each others hand......To hold on to each other forever..

I feel. .

I bled through to the flickering present.

Feeding myself to flames of test.

Grabbing on to the thread that joins; 

me and you to the fatal world.

Hope their is but no one knows.

Love their is but no one feels.

And i shall live on just to get the last touch.

With the trust that was never meant to be.

"And i mistook a intense infatuation to be a emotion of love.."

To him,to home..

I laid covered in his arms,

listening to the lilting hush-hush of his breathe.

I inhaled in scent of roses and chocolate.

That i could identify anywhere.

As he clinked our glasses,

filled with crimson delight ,

sparkled in the late winter moonshine.

His inebriated eyes shone at par with moonlight.

He hummed a tone softly near my ears.

I closed my eyes and soaked in the moment,

keeping silent cause i knew my words slurred unlike his.

The touch of skin on skin soothed my nerves.

I felt at peace in that embrace.

I knew i was home at last;

I belonged to him ,

and he told me he is mine.

Unnamed

As the moonlight lit the paved boulevard,it almost occurred simultaneously that how for fraction of second it must have been all dark through the trees and still was in some places where the shadow of the tree covered the road.There was no sign of a single soul in that almost ghastly silence.A parky wind blew through the blanket of night.Flickering the candles which she had lit on the post of entry inside the house.Her hairs played in their own tune ruffling and messing up as if almost wanting to follow what the winds wanted.She wanted wings to grow out of her,to be able to tear every bond and fly out high inside the dark black clouds.The melodious tune of the wind chimes penetrated every molecule of the air in vicinity,interrupting her dream to fly.

There are times when you think why did something happen if at all it happened.It is all part of a bigger plan that you are weaving slowly.He has been away for quite sometime,she knew this time he isn't coming back.Her heart screamed in pain but her mind tried to curb it with a logical reasoning.On many days like today they have talked with each other standing on their respective balcony or terrace.Several occasions gifted them with the opportunity to be together in front to be able to touch each other.

She thought to herself what was it that kept them bound to each other for so long and even now in feelings and memories if not any other way.And she remembered something she had heard long back

The gods tie an invisible red string around the ankles of those that are destined to meet each other in a certain situation or help each other in a certain way

It is almost like the concept of having soulmates.It was love that she had for him.Which was in no way distinguishable or comparable to any other feeling she had in her life.Such is the power of love that even the mightiest gods and universe creator have bowed down in front of it.

Shiva(a hindu god) when fell in love with sati because of her pure devotion,love and sacrifice of human life for him was bound with her forever.When she died he could not live like a god.Anger was his display on discovering of her death,nothing seemed right to him without her in his life.He left his home(supposed to be the heavens) and came on earth,he started dwelling a life of Bairagi until and unless he met her reincarnation.

She believed in her love but she was aware that no matter how hard she would want to be with him,she cannot be.A chance to be with him for whatever period possible did make her learn many things.She didn't regret whatever she did with him.Her longing was insatiable.Her mind always asked her Can life come to standstill if he is not there with you? She smiled talking to her mind you won't stop,cause you are not an emotional fool.Then she looked at her heart and said you damned are going to be all for him always.She was touched and possessed by him forever.She bore his mark on her.How much so ever she wanted to be with someone else,it wasn't possible because she was bound in an unbounded and unnamed relation with him.If only she had what he wanted in her,if only he had fallen in love with her,if only it was possible not to share him with anyone..

Falling leaves wishing goodbyes.

Hugging thyself she looks in sky.

Cloaked in the darkness she smiles whispering, 

maybe he is feeling that i am embracing him!

Close..

Memories weaved through moments,

glacier like they flood my soul tonight!

Wetting my parched heart on the way, 

air of nostalgia speeding past.

Tinging pale blue longing in being,

chilling the dimmed surround Oh! so slow.

Warmth that i sense,

nearing I coadunate with you.

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Undefined bond..

It was rather a tiresome day and she wasn't finding solace in whatever she did.As soon as she changed her clothes and kept her head on the pillow to sleep, her cell vibrated.Wondering who could be calling her this late she just picked it up without even seeing the number she said Hello.No response from the other side strange so she looks at the number.A deep surprise plus shock wave hits her its him its him her mind screams and her heart is doing somersaults.

Hey say something

I did say.I said hello

He started laughing

She couldn't suppress her but she chose it to be mute and didn't show him.

He exclaimed What happened was it too bad that you are so silent?

I just don't know.I mean finally you remember to call me after telling me five days back that you would ring me up in ten minutes.Does my watch work too fast or yours is too slow?

Oh! I said that i would call?Is it?

Yes Mr. you said so and you didn't.That's why the silence wasn't fun and your laughter not infectious.

Hmm..Ok tell me what would make you laugh?

You figure that out.Do some work you lazy bum.

Hahahaha..How would a hug work for you?

Don't say or ask.Just try!

Tell me where do i have to meet you?

What?

Where and when do you want to meet me?

How can you be so nice I mean how did you figure out i wanted you to meet me?

See that smile playing on your lips.

Okay okay i give up I am smiling but you have to meet okay?

Of course idiot i would meet you and so i said where do you wanna meet me.

Okay tomorrow we both take day off from whatever we are doing and meet up some place then decide what we are going to do.

Alright!Meet me at the same station at 9 in the morning.

Done! Okay talk to you later.Now i am so damn tired and sleepy though didn't want to say so but now that we are meeting it seems alright to say so.

Okay.Take care and keep smiling.

I love you.You keep smiling too.See you.

See you.

All smiles she was and sleeping meant direct getaway to heaven and letting out plans of what to do with him tomorrow.In the morning she woke up rather early.It was 5 on the clock and she said to herself good for me, would do everything taking lots of time.Her favorite red color kurti and the black jeans. Accessorizing herself with a silver bracelet,a fragile looking chain with a butterfly pendant and those oxidizers which he had gifted him.She applied kohl to her eyes,mascaras on her eyelashes,a sweet light pink lipstick and a silver bindi complementing her whole attire.

She glanced at the watch it was 8:30 am.She exclaimed perfect timing now i'll be there just in half an hour.Jingling her house keys she reached the station in an hour and messaged him

Where are you?

After ten minutes her cell beeped Look around and find me :)

Don't fool around.Tell me where are you?

I can see you miss red and black ;)

Hey..that means you are around somewhere but where?

That is what you are going to find out :D

Caught you B)

So come near me

Stupid stop messaging i am in front of you

First you.

She spoke ok now stop.They both giggled like a fresh,new,happy couple.What the others didn't know was that they were not actually couples and that they have known each other for very longtime.

Do you have water?

Yes! For you my eminence.Here! All yours.

Hahaha..I knew you would have water.

Yes i bring it for you every time.

He looked at her all the while he was drinking water.His mind jolting into thousand of flashes.He had imagined more than a day with her in those few seconds.She could sense he was going somewhere else through her eyes.She smiled and asked so what next?

You tell me.You have anything in your mind?

Yes i do.How about we hit either your place or mine.

A naughty laugh lingered on both of their faces and he held her hand without saying anything and she let him take her wherever he wanted to.She had full trust on him and that she could never have on anyone else ever.He bought the tickets.Handed her one and took one for self.They entered the train.It was jam-packed and he held onto her hands tightly and she hugged him tightly.It took them one hour to reach the destination.And as she stepped out of the train she knew where were they heading to.They finally reached his place after fifteen minutes.He opened the lock and they both entered.She sat on the sofa and said Aaann..advancement you got a sofa.

Just for you madame(he said smiling gingerly)

She laughed and asked him what he was upto.He came after a some minutes and said hop on the bed.He had a coffee mug in his hand and as soon as she was called she hopped on the bed.He said sip it,she looked at him surprised.He pushed it towards her and then letting the brim in contact with her lips.She sipped and then he sipped from the same mug.He kept it aside and hugged her.Then he slowly looked at her.Her eyes were closed.

Rudhira?

She didn't say anything.He closed his eyes too and neared with the feeling of the heat emanating from her cheeks.His lips met hers and she didn't struggled to go away.Sinking as if into the unknown crevices of which ends were unknown.He tasted the creamy bitter-sweet flavor of the coffee mingled with butterscotch balm she had applied.She could taste the coffee on him.Her hands moved carelessly over him.She couldn't believe what she was doing neither did he know what was happening.Penetrating through and through into each others breathe they could hear each others heartbeat.She was feeling like ice,which was melting with every touch of his.She didn't know to loose control or retreat back.Retreating back wasn't a option it seemed and she gave in with hearty pleasure.

She parted her lips,he looked at those eyes they were still close.Both shed off their inhibitions.They weren't ashamed of finding each other laced in arms bare and being each others cover.Embrace had its whole new meaning redefined for him and her as well.He pulled the blanket over climbing on top of her.He kissed her cheeks,neck,belly and she was let into a delusional world.She was moaning softly and let out Devoid of breath Paarth..

He instantly felt her need rushing towards her lips.His light stubble scratching her soft skin and teasing them with consequent goosebumps as sign.They just couldn't resist the force binding them.He was kissing her so intense while hands working on her arms and shoulders.She was holding onto his hair so tight.Feeling each other as they traversed ages into each other.Their hunger devouring each other accompanied with ferocious growls and bites.She sighed all the more..she was not able to distinguish anything as she felt it like as if in a dream in her reality.They synced and merged with each other becoming one.Holding onto each other tightly,her nail scratched his back and his teeth engraved on her shoulders.A calm took over all of a sudden a rush of pulse and at the same time stop of breath.They fell into a deep trance.The pain mingling with joy.She felt it moving.He identified giving away himself to her.The ephemeral moment etched in deep silence.They slept facing each other sideways hugging each other as to never let go.He bit her ears playfully,she giggled.He then whispered in her ears did you want it?

She opened her eyes looking at his face.His eyes were closed now,she caressed his hairs and she saw tears trickling from the corners of his eyes.She smiled and kissed him everywhere.Then replied him i know this is what we had wanted for so long.She held his hands tightly,putting her face in his chest.He hugged her in that urgency.

They remained that way for way too long.

Seemingly never returning back from their trance...

You are mine..

She looked through the semi-intoxicated eyes.Her ruby red lips parted slightly calling him near.He had a sturdy demeanor,handsomely masculine face,chestnut color iris,black hairs and stood tall in front of her.The terrace was a good place to start off.Her one leg dangling down and other crossed beneath on the railing.He came towards her.She murmured slowly come lover boy sit here by my side.He was surprised and amused as to what he had just heard but he obeyed and sat down beside her.The gentle breeze ruffled her amber hairs which glowed in the city light.He moved his hands to put the flowing tresses behind her ears.So as to look into those hazel blue eyes and sighed magnificent she blinked them and smiled to him.

She was holding a wine glass elegantly between her fingers and she asked him do you like to watch stars?

Yes i do but why do you ask.You know it.

Oh! I know you?

Yes Natasha you know me.

Haan? You know my name too.

Are you alright?

He rolled his eyes to the corner of the terrace and saw a empty bottle.He knew then that she was not really in her senses.She dropped the glass from there.They both watched as it seemed to drop slowly through the entire length of the building,finally shattering into innumerable pieces.She smiled and said

What is your name lover boy?

He smiled this time when she called him that.

Haven't you given me a name already?

Yes i have but i want to know what is yours already.

Mayank

Aaahh..Like the moon haan?

I am the moon.You doubt?

No i can see the sky is not having it today.You are with me lover boy.

He shifted closer to her and hugged her.She giggled in the tone he loved to hear.

Natasha?

Hmm..ask lover boy.

Why do you call me this?

Shh..! Can you keep a secret lover boy?

Yes i can.Try me.

There is a guy just like you.He does things to me.When i see him i smile a lot.When i talk to him i am indeed happy.He even makes me angry sometime when he is busy and not talking to me.But he makes up somehow through his silly talks.I have a dream to see him sleeping all night.It kills me to know when he is pain.I can't see him sad or hurt.What is it do you know lover boy?

I think so Natasha.Tell me more about him.

When he sings,its almost like melody engulfing your heart and soul.When he laughs it chimes in my ears beautifully.His morning voice stills my heart and takes my breathe away.When he talks like a philosopher it's amazing.When he behaves like a baby I want to kiss him to stop him.And you know we share something together.

What is it?

I don't know.Something which he doesn't name.Though I have told him i guess what i feel.The best part is when he hugs me..he hugs me like..like you..like you lover boy.

Her eyes opened full,iris shooting the hazel blue hue once more.Her hands in his hands got tight.Her vision almost blurred.As he came close to her.His face opposite hers.Her soft red lips merging with his.As if shooting stars were blazing from the sky.She was in heaven,feeling as if on cloud nine.He didn't knew what was it still but he was experiencing hell lot of emotions while kissing her.As they parted she put her head on his shoulder and hugged him sideways.He watched her eyes dropping their lids,as her face was adorned with a peaceful smile.And she said Good night lover boy I wish you are here when i get up the next morning.Tell him from me will you?
What?
I love him very much.And he is just mine.I love to say so.He is mine..right?

He whispered in her ears I never went away Natasha.Lover boy will be there in the morning..And yes he is yours..

..Always yours..

Resting her head on his lap her joy knew no bounds.The last months spent without being able to meet him or talk to him had been like some harsh penance she had taken on herself.He turned her face towards his just to stare day long into those eyes.She raised her hands touching his face,passing through every outline of his cheekbones, Adam's apple,nose,eyes,forehead.And then she stopped resting her hands on his cheeks.She smiled a very unusual smile to which he looked at and said 'Areyy..'

She giggled knowing that he hadn't deciphered what that smile meant to convey.She sat up and told him to lie down.And after he lied down she too laid herself besides him.Both facing each other.She moved her hands to hold his,tight and secure just like she had thought while they were away.Their breathe was growing in amplitude and rhythm,too late to be able to stop.She struggled to move a bit above as for he was taller than him.Brushing her lips softly on his chest,neck,cheeks...He withdrew his hands from hers and cupped up his hands around her cheeks,pulling her very close to himself.He reached very near just some fraction of gaps left between his and her mouth.And he held himself back.She had closed her eyes by then,waiting for something that she could only let sink in with eyes closed.He looked gently at her and thought to himself how beautiful she looked with those eyes closed,a serene calm on her face,almost negligible breathe..she whispered 'are you afraid?'

He laughed softly and came just the close as he had left their lips.Pressing inch by inch he seemed to consume her with every moan and sigh. Tongues wriggling inside her mouth,it was dominating..he was dominating.She didn't want it to stop,thrusting deep inside her was his essence.She decided to play a bit when he paused to rest his tongue.She now played inside his mouth almost  winning the fierce battle.He laughed from in between all this.They parted their lips.She opened her eyes,they were red and moisture had started to build up in them.He embraced her tightly not wanting to let go for eternity.She dug her face deep down in his chest and moved her hands gently in his hairs.He caressed her back.Warmth was emitted in all possible directions around them.The winter had seem to vanish which had seeped only some days ago this November.The feeling of being able to experience the love out of this was just ecstatic.She could not make her brain to think anymore and he decided that his should shut too.Their beats were almost in sink.They could only hear the magical music of the silence accompanied by the soulful beats.

She wanted to say so much yet something held her back.She didn't want to ruin this feeling of submergence and possession which was beyond all the wordily pleasures.They held each other like the color of flames,cells inside body,horizon and sky...

She mumbled softly to him...Paarth I love you..

He kissed her and said Rudhira...stay with me..you were,are and will be always mine..inside my heart and merged with my soul..and..... I ..am always yours..!