'Chalo, chalo Nachiket' Ragini yelled, pushing him off the couch. 'We are already late'.
'Arre yaar ...' he swore at the coffee table, as he banged his toe fingers.
'Hurry up' Ragini called again. 'It's already late Nachiket. We slept for hours'
He grinned now as he walked upto her and tickled her
'My sexy teddy bear. See, I sleep so well when you are in my arms'
She pushed him back and ran her fingers through his hair
'Can't believe you are going out like this unkempt' she muttered.
He pulled her in his arms and kissed her lightly on her lips.
Their hotel was just a stone's throwaway from the beach and soon they reached the beach. It was cool and calm, as the waves lapped at the shore. Though it was already dark, the light from the hotel illuminated the area partly. And it looked magical.
Nachiket noticed that a few other couples were roaming around.
Ragini interlaced her fingers with his and smiled upto him. His heart swelled in happiness. After the excitement of the morning, this time alone was the best that could have happened to them, Nachiket mused. He loved spending time with Ragini and couldn't believe that life was kind enough to bring her back to him.
Lost in his thoughts, he was unaware when she stopped and pulled at his fingers.
'Where are you Nachiket? She asked. 'You look so lost'
The long shadows of the light were now rippling on the water, as he looked into her eyes. They were beautiful, he noticed. And warm. And full of life.
His palms now cupped her face as he memorised her face, not that she was unknown to him. But because she was an enigma to him; she was free flowing and mercurial and she captivated him.
Her hands were now resting patiently on his wrists. He said
'I was lost Ragini. But I am mighty happy that I have managed to reach my shore. Once again.'
He leant forward and kissed her forehead.
Her eyes glinted dangerously as she freed her face from his hands. She leaned back and laughed aloud. When she surfaced back to him, her eyes had tears.
'Then let's make it even more better Nachiket'.
She leaned in and her arms went around his neck. Her hand now lodged in his hair and she tiptoed to claim his lips.
The stars twinkled down at them, as his hands went around her back and they deepened the kiss.
Edited by poetic - 9 years ago