This morning's sunrise was a breath-taking display of radiant colors. Bright streaks of Red, Pink, and Orange slowly overcame the Blue and Purple shade of the twilight sky. The sky resembled a prism, all the colors blending perfectly into each other. The Sun was just peeking out of the horizon, and its brilliant rays already shone brightly and began to warm the air.
A sudden movement near him made him turn sideways; lying beside him was his wife, sleeping peacefully holding his hand... The subtle movements of her chest indicated the deep slumber in which she was. He just couldn't stop admiring her and the smile, playing on her pink lips. Her brown strands looking like molten chocolates cascading down her back; making her look ethereal.
"How could someone look so beautiful while sleeping!" was the only thought which came into his mind. Putting a stop to his trail of thoughts, Twinkle woke up.
"Those eyes man!" was the first thought which came into his mind after she woke up. Her eyes sparkled, the light making them look alive. The light brown color was soft, the exact shade of a latte. A ring of gold hung inside her iris, adding another layer of depth to her already beautiful eyes.
"Good Morning Kunj!"Chirped Twinkle to a dazed Kunj who was lost in her.
"Morning." replied Kunj ,breaking from his reverie.
"Shit!" Screamed Twinkle at the top of her voice. "Kunj why didn't you wake me up?.It's Chinky's mehendi today, how will I get ready?"
"Twinkle, take a breath. You're Not too late, go and get ready."
"Are you crazy? She is my best friend! I need to be looking special."
"Meri maa , take how much time you need. Run now!"
Twinkle sprang out of bed but was pulled back. That's when she realized they were still holding hands. She looked at him wondering ,even if she had held his hand throughout the night; why didn't he leave hers!Shyly, she slid her hand out of his and ran inside the washroom with jet- speed. He couldn't help but just smile at his wife's antics. By then, Kunj too got ready for the ceremony, looking devilishly handsome. Twinkle came out of the washroom, clad in a Pink and Silver Lehenga; looking the epitome of beauty. Kunj was mesmerized by her. Her wet locks were flowing down her back; giving Kunj a complete new feeling. He just couldn't take his eyes off of her. Twinkle's muttering brought him back to his senses. He found out that she was having problem in tying the dori. He went up to her and took the dori from her. His hand accidentally touching her back, sending shivers through her body. She looked upto him in the mirror. Their gazes locked as he slowly tied her dori. Little did Kunj knew that his gaze was the source of fluttering butterflies in Twinkle's stomach.
"Let's leave" he said and both were off to Chinky's place.
While driving, his mind kept diverting towards Twinkle. He tried a lot to just concentrate on his driving, but his mind and heart were filled with only her thoughts. He so wanted to touch her, kiss her, caress her face. But he also knew that they're already getting late for the function. "This ain't the right time!" He said to himself and tried to get back to normal, pushing all those thoughts and feelings to back of his mind. It was a silent journey. Twinkle was feeling as if she would just melt if he continued to stare at her with such an intensity. To some extent ; she was also going through the same phase as Kunj, but she wasn't as open to them as Kunj was. Recently he had begun to open up and accept that he feels something for his wife. Her bubbly, selfless personality had won him over.
Reaching the venue, they were greeted by Chinky's parents. Twinkle went near Chinky and quickly hugged her with a wide smile and wishes. The besties had a happy time; chatting and laughing. Kunj, who was standing a few steps away from them, couldn't help but just smile on watching his wife so excited.
While everyone else was enjoying the function, Kunj was having an internal tug of war. He was confused as to why he always wanted her to remain in front of him! Why he always smiled whenever she's in front of him? Why all those thoughts of kissing her had been invading his mind ever since he saw her in that Lehanga. He tried to reason with his thoughts and feelings he had started to develop for her.
On one side, he thought it wasn't good to think like this for her. What if she doesn't think the same for him! He won't do anything to her without her permission. But then, on the other side; he thought as to why it's not good to have such feelings for her? Where does any harm arises if he thinks and feels so intimately and romantic for her? Of course, he can have such feelings for her . He is her husband after all! They've been married for very long now. Obviously, they didn't share such a close and intimate relationship till now, but he was having a difficult time denying his feelings for her. So, why not now? Having thought enough, he started walking towards her to express all his feelings that he has for her.
As soon as he approached her he gently held Twinkle's hand, walked out of the venue excusing themselves from the hosts. He took her to the lush garden ,decorated with fairy lights and flowers all over. He stopped there finally having the privacy he needed. The evening cloudy sky concealed them from prying eyes but golden hue from fairy lights twinkled around them. Since all the guests were inside the venue; there stood the two , staring intensely into each other's eyes, a slight breeze of cool air moving Twinkle's hair to her cheeks. Kunj, still lost in her beauty caressed her face and tugged her strands behind her ear, unaware of what's happening, just staring at her in a trance. Seeing Kunj like this, Twinkle spoke up to him breaking his reverie.
"Yes, I am mad, Twinkle. Something pushes my heart to hell fire and I feel if I don't have your hand in mine; my heart shall burn forever in the fiery pits of hell. Will you give our relationship a chance?"Kunj asked, laying his bare heart for her to cherish or trample upon. He held his breath waiting "What happened Kunj?Why are we here?"
After juggling a lot between his feelings and thoughts he answered. "I wanna talk to you ,was only waiting for right time. But I think this is the only time. If I didn't say it today, then I will never get a chance to. You'll listen to me, right?" he said holding her hands gently. He just hoped she didn't try to avoid or leave.
"Yeah, of course Kunj! What's the matter, and why wouldn't I listen?? Say." She said smilingly and with a look of assurance to him, holding back his hands tightly.
"Twinkle I have been thinking a lot about this and I felt I could repress my feelings but with every passing day I am falling harder for you. Your dimpled smile, your selflessness, your concern for my family-every single thing about you is beautiful. And I've realized I don't wanna keep loving you from afar. I wanna be able to express my love for you for the rest of our lives together."He stepped closer gently holding her face. "I want to be the reason of your happiness. I have wasted a lot of time which I could have spent by your side, but I don't wanna lose this precious time anymore. If days scroll like the pages of a Calendar, then my life too will never have a focus because, I want something meaningful in my life. I want to hear true words from your side" uttered Kunj. Twinkle winked her eyes and pleaded him to tell that what he wants from her. "I need some prospects of reciprocation, will you be able to offer me?", asked Kunj.
"Are you mad! Why are you blabbering something", asked Twinkle.
for her answer.
Suddenly, it started raining. They were soaked in a matter of minutes. Twinkle stayed numb. "Can we go home?" was the only thing Kunj could hear. They reached his bike, when Kunj said; "Hold me tight."
She obliged.
"Tighter, Twinkle ...", tempted the Devil, turning his head so that his wet cheek could get rubbed against hers.
She tightened her hold further.
He accelerated. Her fingers rubbed his chest, raking her nails across the expanse. She rested her face against his back, rubbing her cheeks against his wet shirt, dropping kisses across his back and neck. She moved still closer to kiss his ears. She felt very brave, very capable of showing her need, because his hands were otherwise occupied and his face was turned away from hers. She wanted to answer him, just when he proposed; but she was nervous. He was now helpless against her assault, and that knowledge freed her from her inhibitions. She pressed closer still, praying that the ride would never end, the rain would never stop...the night would never end.
He could feel the heat pouring out of him through every pore. His hot breath came in a rapid rush. Her artless show of need had brought him to his knees. He stared grimly at the road lit by the headlight of the bike with unseeing eyes. He had to get them home... fast! He had to, else he won't be able to control his growing desire. They were in city now. No way could he lose his self-control in public.
He parked outside the door. Twinkle stayed stuck to him, seemingly unaware of the falling rain. Her fingers were tracing the lines of his six packs..., thankfully over his shirt.
"Twinkle... We're at home."
"Uuhh?"
"Home. We've reached home."
"So soon?, she whined.
Her hungry look tempted him more. Within next second he got down, pulled Twinkle in his arms and carried her to their room to make her pay for the assault she did to him when he was driving.
Twinkle went to the dressing table as soon as Kunj let her down. She had her hair on one shoulder with her exposed back. Kunj walked up behind her and tried to pull the zipper down and he did so , slowly... He caressed her back, she shuddered at his touch. "Kunj," she could barely get any words out. He moved closer to her, closing the distance between their bodies, placing his hands on her waist. He kissed the nape of her neck, softly at first; then began working his way up her neck, using his tongue to indulge in sweet droplets of water on her skin. She turned her head slightly, so that she was facing him. He leaned down and kissed her fiercely. She lifted her left hand and placed it on his left cheek to bring him closer and wrapped her arms around his neck.
They continued to explore each other's mouths and lips, using their tongues skillfully. They fell on the bed while kissing. As the need for oxygen became greater than their need for each other, they drew back from each other.
"Twinkle..."
"Shhh..." She placed her finger on his lips ,slowly moved her finger down his chin to his neck, to where his first few shirt buttons were unhooked and his muscular chest was exposed. With a smooth push she made him lie on bed. Kissing his forehead, she rested her head on his chest when Kunj turned off the lamp. Then they indulged in their most blissful night , which was the beginning of their love filled journey .
