Part 99 R----- 4
Maclean Student Ctr
UMASS Dartmouth
7th June 2011
He is the first to break the eye lock, bends down as she says "Haan main nahi mil paati phir aapse!"
He is not sure if she is sad or just matter of fact.
He circles the map brochure and shows the area where he hung out the most.
Shaan: We are closer to Maclean, so you want to go get something to eat first?
Khanak: Jee!
He smiles
They are up, she carefully collects all the brochures, preoccupied, a perfect opp for him to get some pictures. He has not taken pictures of her posing except at mooh dikhai.
He takes a half a dozen, of her bending down, her hair forming a thick curtain, she was utterly graceful in what ever she did, he thought. The quiet nature coupled with that incredible gracefulness was a visual treat.
Shaan: Chalen?
He packs his camera into its bag zips it up, she hands him the brochures for safe keeping, he take sthem and then her hand. She withdraws a little, but he grips firmly
They walk to Maclean. He continues his "tour"
Shaan: We got what was the UMASS pass, that would allow us into any facility in the campus. Fitness center, rec room, departments, libraries.
Khanak: Hmmm
Shaan: We could either go for the 19 meal a week plan or a 10 meal a week plan, and buy in advance.
Khanak: Could you cook where you lived?
Shaan: Oh ya, but didn't, much' (sheepish)
Khanak: I am sure you must have had lots to study
He looks at her surprised to see her jump to his defence like that
Shaan: (he takes a minute to respond) Umm.. ya, I guess' (reeling under the shock)
He opens the map to show her "Woodlands Community" and the Cedar Dell buildings.
Shaan: I lived here!
Khanak: Can we go see? (curious)
Shaan: Sure! After we eat?
They enter the busy building, there are all sorts of cafes and fast food counters and coffee shops and refreshment options. He walks over to the Sky ranch Grill, grabs a tray, gives her one.
Khanak: Itna options hamare college mein hota to hum log kabhi class nahi jaate! (smiles)
Shaan: Ha!
Khanak: We only had ONE old beat up canteen!
Shaan: Did you guys go to Connaught Place?
Khanak: No Bengali Market.
They are waiting for their turn, to pick food
He picks up a fruit parfait and places it on her tray.
Khanak: Kya hai yeh?
Shaan: Fruit and whipped topping!
Khanak: Oooh! Jab se main aayi koi over the top sweet nahi khaaya (smiles)
Shaan grabs a oatmeal cookie
They grab a tumbler for soda, then some french fries for her, onion rings for him, he gets a grilled chicken and she gets a cheese.
They are walking in reverse so they finally get to salad, he chooses one with turkey, she chooses Ceaser with pine nuts on top
The African american lady, her badge says "Deondra" at the check out asks if he has a Umass Pass thinking he is a student
He gets his out but tells her he no longer goes to school here, she smiles at khanak
Deondra: Out on a date?
Shaan: something like that!
Deondra: You are cheap! Take her some place nice hun!
Shaan: Shud I?
Deondra: (looking at Khanak) With THOSE eyes darlin, I would date you in a heart beat if I was a guy!
Khanak laughs out loud
Shaan is amused
Deondra: You stay right here sugar! I am gonna go on a break in 20 minutes, I am going to call my grandson and he will!(winks)
Khanak: Sounds good!
She shoves the receipt in Shaan's hands " That fancy dinner needs to happen fast, mmm' hmmm"
Shaan nods mock obediently and they go find a seat by the window overlooking he lawns
Khanak starts with dessert first, he watches yet again surprised
The whipped topping coats her upper lip.
Khanak: I LOVE THIS! (she gushes like a kid)
Shaan chuckles, eating his sandwich
Khanak: I am going to go back and make some
Shaan: Not again khanak! Not tonite
Khanak: Kal?
Shaan: are you actually asking my permission? (mocks)
Khanak: I accidentally placed the question there, I just deleted it (smiles a half smile)
Shaan: If you smile like that Deondra's grandson may not want to let go of you! (softly)
The not complimenting her directly but yet saying something so intense, makes her blush
He reaches for her fries, she slaps his hand playfully
Khanak: Aap apna khaana khayiye na!
Shaan dabs his finger on her upper lip to wipe the topping off, licks it off
Shaan: This does taste good Khanak!😉😳
Never before has he done anything so explicit in public, her jaw drops, she looks out the window
Edited by aditee - 14 years ago