It was the month of November, a cold Sunday morning. Her soft hair brushed my face. I woke up cozy in my bed next to my beautiful wife sleeping peacefully next to me. I remember telling Rey that if there was anything that I most certainly want from life, it was waking up next to Sharon for the rest of my life.
It's been three months since we exchanged our wedding vows, which I can proudly say we wrote ourselves. Our Big Fat India Wedding would remain in our memories forever. Both our families were the happiest.
I moved to the right slowly without disturbing her of sleep as I noticed the Reception party picture, on the wall. It felt like the picture was sharing the story of all the hurdles we had crossed to be bound together her smile as always was speaking volumes of her happiness she felt from inside and it was contagious as she spread the happiness all around. She looked stunning in her red golden saree her hair curls falling just over her shoulders.
I snuggled close to her and started making failed attempts at waking her. I nuzzled her neck and an instant smile crept on her face with eyes still shut she said, " Stop it na Swayam, please let me sleep".
"Oh the luck of a guy like me" I thought, she was no less then an angel and her innocence inside her volcanic exterior which kept me on my toes. There was never a dull moment with her by my side if she was the angel she very well essayed being the Devil part to my life as well.
The view outside was getting dark, which still had few glimpse of the majestic Newyork skyline, on a clear day even the empire state would be visible but today any moment snow was to be expected. This would be our first snow together and I wanted it to be special. It was Thanksgiving next week and I had a big surprise planned for her which I knew she'd love as it had her first love 'dance' involved in it.
The strong winds gushing outside made a presence inside as she shivered and turned. How was I to let her sleep on such a romantic weather?
I managed to put my arm below her and rolled her over me, the sudden jerk made her open her eyes and I closed my eyes at once fearing my wife's anger but I opened them just as immediately when I didn't hear any and felt her soft breath raise and fall and to my surprise she was sleeping, yet again peacefully on my chest.
Looking her sleep peacefully I didn't want to disturb her any more or should I say I didn't want to let go of this feeling of having her so close to my heart. Keeping the ticking clock in mind I gently moved and placed her over the pillow comfortably.
I placed a soft kiss on her forehead and made my way to the kitchen with the perfect plan to wake her up. I started melting some fresh Belgian chocolate pieces in a saucepan, I added milk and started whisking constantly, in no time the fresh aroma filled the room, justas I Whisked in some cinnamon I was sure it will have the desired effect on her. I poured the hot chocolate in the mug while I thought about the dance institute and how well we were doing, better then I ever imagined, that's all thanks to Sharon's involvement, which added up for its success in the confined resources. Of course we have been lucky to have some industrious and eager to learn students and coworkers without whom all this would just be a dream.
I arranged some marshmallows to compliment the hot chocolate and carried the tray out and I saw her walking towards the couch. She approached with a smile and wished me morning while making herself comfortable on the couch.
"I smell the warmth of hot chocolate," she said, while forwarding her hand for the cup.
I placed the cup in her hands and made some room for myself next to her. She gave a good look to the hot liquid inside before indulging in the aroma and then the taste of the same, its like she knew how to appreciate life even at its simplest. That certainly was not the opinion everyone had of her but this was the real deal which only very few were aware off.
" yummy" she said, "and I love you for this" her eyes still on the goodness of warmth in her hands.
I looked at her with devoted eyes and ran my hand through her soft silky hairs for attention. She looked at me and smiled with a slight nod, asking what.
This is a great start to the morning and I just hope to spend my life with the same feeling always siting by the side of you.
"haan?" she said, inching closer to me. "And by doing what, drinking hot chocolate?" she mocked.
I smiled as I slid my fingers across her waist and felt the warmth squirmed through her body. I placed my mug on the end table, next to couch before taking hers to be placed next. She interlocked her fingers with mine with a flash in her eyes and moved in closer taking me by surprise she pecked my lips and I could savor the chocolate of her lips but even before I could realize she freed herself from my grip and moved a good teasing distance as I floundered down to the hardwood floor as she stood at a distance laughing.
"Did you forget we need to go shopping, I will be ready in 20 minutes, I suggest you do the same" she said before leaving me down at the floor.
We got ready and made our way to the bustling streets of Newyork. She was holding my arms so possessively and close that even the cold winds couldn't take the warmth that spread within. She stopped with a jerk and made a quick run to Mrs. Jonathan, our neighbor few yards way and helped her with the vegetable bags she was struggling with. She gave a big smile in answer to something, which Mrs. Jonathan asked, which I believe involved me as both eyed me before continuing with their little chat. She came back with a blank face with a good 5 minutes and said, "keep moving Mister" with a teasing voice.
She took my hands to hers and we did the rest of shopping before reaching home.
I freshened up to easy up the pain from all the walking we did earlier and saw her making her way with two mugs in hand.
"Hot chocolate again" I said in overjoy.
"You wish," she said placing the warm mug in my hand. "Its coffee"
We moved close to the fireplace and enjoyed the warm feeling the fire and the hot coffee spread. We sat there in silence enjoying each other's company. Time flew as suddenly she jumped from her place, I looked at her puzzled, just then I noticed fresh snowflakes making its way to our patio and realized her reason for excitement. We made our way to the patio and stood under the sky of falling snow. There is something really special about the virgin snow and in no time everyplace else was snow covered and was mesmerizing. She stood there with her open hands as if welcoming the snow to our world. Few of the Snowflakes fell on her lashes melting away as I moved my finger brushing my cold thumb on to her still warm cheeks. She looked at me as I moved in her wet locks behind her ear and kissed her chin taking in the cold and spreading some warm shivers I carried her possessively stealing her from the nature all to myself as she wrapped her hands around my neck claimed her lower lips stomping her boisterous self and storm. I let my fingers run through her face like a riot as her pale cold look and slight moans got in to me. She ruffled my hair as I pulled her even closer and placed my lips on to hers this time claiming every part, and wished every day for the rest of my life to as be as beautiful as today with her by my side.
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