JandA are in the taxi that is spiriting them to McLeodganj. The higher they climb, the more breathtaking the scenery becomes. Jassi gasps as fir and pine forests, lush grassy meadows and quaint houses whizz past them.
Jassi: Ab mujhe samajh aaya, log pahaadon mein moksh dhoondne kyun jaate hai…..ye jagah toh swarg hai!!
Armu: (pressing her shoulder) I know Jassi….aur iss swarg mein tumhara saath….agar main yahin mar jaon toh mujhe koi gham nahin…..
She places her hand feverishly on his lips. "Marne ki baat uske saamne nahin karte jiski tum zindagi ho", she says, looking steadfastly at him.
He clutches both her hands and mouths "Sorry!"
The taxi driver catches what is going on and smiles to himself.
When they arrive at their hotel, it is drizzling lightly. A Tibetan melody plays in the background as JandA get out of the taxi and check into the hotel. Once inside their cozy room, Armaan rubs his hands together. "Yahaan toh aur bhi zyada sardi hai."
"Ab yeh toh tumhare haath mein hai", giggles Jassi as she snuggles inside the inviting quilt. Armu stares at her for a few seconds. Her expression is noncommittal. Finally, when he starts looking desperate, she smiles slightly and winks.
Needless to say, he wastes no time in getting under the covers and banishing the cold with the assistance of his sweetheart.😉
Later…….
Jassi is putting on a classy embroidered jacket. Her hair is loose about her shoulders, with a cap on her head. Her face is a wistful mixture of girlish innocence and womanly understanding😳. Armaan, putting on his own stylish coat, can't stop staring. Catching his glance, she laughs and trips over to him.
Jassi: (flirtatiously) Kya dekh rahe ho Armaan Suri?
Armu: (sighing) Apne dil ko…..
Jassi: Achcha…..aap pehle aise aadme honge jo apne seene mein jhaank kar apne dil ko dekh sakte hai!
Armu: (grabbing her hand and pulling her towards him) Jab dil seene se nikal kar idhar-udhar ghoomna shuru kar de, toh uss par har pal nazar lagayi rakhni padti hai!
Jassi: Ummm toh lo…..aapka dil waapas aapke seene mein rakh dete hai!
So saying, she goes into his ever-ready arms and snuggles against his chest.❤️
Tomorrow: Pilgrimage
