“Excuse me, Hello.” He touched my
shoulder. A wave of excitement went through my body.
“YES..!” I said with a jump and
spilled some coffee on my fingers and the floor.
“Oh, I am so sorry. Let me help
you.” He said with concern and took the cup from my hand and put it on table.
“I think you should wash your hand right now with cold water.”
“No, no, it’s ok. I am fine.”
“It might pain later. Let me help
you if you allow me to come in.”
“Oh yes, of course, why not. I am
so sorry. Please, please come in.” I closed the door.
“Where is your kitchen, let me
help you with this.”
I pointed towards the kitchen. He
went to the kitchen and I followed him. He took a bottle of water from
refrigerator and pour water on my hand while holding it with his left hand. His
hands were so soft. I kept on looking at him. His features were so sharp which
were now visible so clearly.
“How are you feeling now?” he
asked after washing the hand slowly with one full bottle of water.
“I am fine. Thanks.” I smiled.
We went to the living room.
“Have a seat.” I said pointing to
a red couch; while I sat on the other one beside it.
“Thanks” He made himself
comfortable. “Actually I had seen you and your friend living here all alone, so
just thought of asking if I could be of any help in this lock-down. I just live
on the floor above you, so you can call me anytime if you need anything. I am
also working from home these days, so you can drop in any time if you need
anything.”
“Oh, thanks for your concern. That
is so sweet of you. Actually, we have bought the essential items for atleast 15
- 20 days, but still if we want anything, I will let you know.”
“That’s good. It is very much
required these days. Today it’s a one day curfew, but I am having a feeling
that it will be extended.”
“Yeah, I feel the same. By the
way, I want to tell you something.”
“Oh yes, tell me.” He said moving
his face close to me.
“The one, who is living with me,
is not my friend but my sister.” I smiled.
“Ohhh! I am so sorry. I didn’t
know that. You guys look so different, that no-one will be convinced that you two
are sisters.”
I laughed. “It’s ok. No need to
be sorry. We are cousins.”
“Oh, ok..! Where is she? Not
home?”
“No, she has gone to a friend’s
house, nearby. Would you like me to make some coffee for you?”
“Oh, no. No more coffee, it’s
risky.” We both laughed.
“Or something else. Ok, wait. Let
me get you some guava juice.”
“Yeah, that would be great. But
wait.”
I turned to him. “What?”
“You sit here, your hand is hurt.
You tell me, I will get it myself.” He stood up from the couch.
I looked at him with a surprise.
Really! It was not even a burn.
“Please, please. I don’t want to be
an inconvenience. Please sit.” And he went to the kitchen and came after 2
minutes with 2 glasses of guava juice and a bowl of cashew nuts in a tray. I
won’t lie, I was impressed. I took my glass and he put the tray on a small
table nearby and sat down on the couch.
“I am working with a magazine as
their creative designer.”
“Oh, that’s wonderful. You must
be very good at work. Atleast, I can say that, by the way you have decorated
your house.” He looked around at the wall hangings and the paintings.
“Oh, you liked the paintings!”
“Like them, I love them. I would
love it if you give some suggestions for my house too. After all, you are a
professional, you have a good taste.”
I smiled. “Thanks a lot. I would
surely do.”
And then we discussed about his
job, family, my family, my job and what all I do. Then the conversation moved
to the gym.
“Oh, you go to Gold gym. That’s a
great place. They really have good equipment and great trainers. No doubt you
are so fit. I am going to Anytime fitness in the next street.”
“Oh, that’s why you are also so
fit. Your girlfriend is lucky.” I laughed.
He smiled and looked away.
“What happened? Did I say
something wrong?”
“Oh, no, no, no!!!” He
straightened his back, getting up from the couch and put his head closer. I
looked at him. “Do you like a body builder boyfriend?”
I smiled. “Of course, who would
not like to have one?”
“And what would you do if you get
one?”
“I don’t know, haven’t thought of
it. May be I would decide when I get one.” What the hell am I doing?
He came closer and held my hand.
“Would you let him hold you like this?”
I answered in affirmative by my
eyes. He moved his hand up my neck.
“And would you allow him to kiss
your sexy neck?” I closed my eyes. Oh, Jesus, what’s happening here. His touch
made me shiver. I lost all power to pull him back. His left hand moved towards
the back of my neck and held it tight. I looked into his eyes. He came closer
and kissed my neck near the right ear. I closed my eyes. His lips were so soft
and supple. He stood up and in a quick jerk, picked me in his arms. I got
surprised and opened my eyes in a shock. I put my arms around his neck.
He took me to the bedroom and
seated me on the bed. I looked into his black eyes. He started kissing my neck
and then put those soft lips on mine. I felt awesome. He started kissing me
passionately, while kneeling down in front of me. He slowly pushed me back as
his muscular body covered me. I could feel his 6 packs and the back muscles as
I hugged him. He smelled so good which I had only imagined till now. He
explored my whole mouth with his tongue, while holding my head in position with
both hands.
Now I know for sure, Sanyog is
nothing like the other guys. He is the guy who knows how to take care of my
needs, both emotionally and physically (ahem-ahem) and is a definite keeper.
“How are you feeling?” He asked
me getting dressed.
“I am feeling complete.” I smiled
at him. He smiled back.
He left as my sister called me
that she would be there in 15 minutes and I don't want to give her any shock.
"Let me talk to her myself, first."He kissed my forehead and left. I had some water and sat down thinking. I felt so guilty that I cheated on Pranjal. I called up a close friend to discuss with her. She told me its okay.
“How do you feel?”
“You are asking 'like him'.” We
both laughed. “To be true, as if I broke my virginity today.”
“Seriously!!”
“Yes”
“Man, you need to think about
whom you are going to marry. Think calmly and decide. May be you was with
Pranjal because he was the only option you had back there. It’s like whoever is
available.”
I put down the phone as the bell
rang. My sister came and declared that she would be staying with her friends
tonight as they have planned to see a horror movie. So, that meant I would be
alone at night.
Now, this went on for whole day
and night for quite a few days and as we talked about our lives, we felt that we are meant for each other. He made a special place in my heart. We both called our ‘ex’ together after 7 days
and called off our relationships by giving stupid excuses. And it was just a
few days we had met; we are now planning to tell our families of our decision,
the first thing as the lockdown opens. It’s been 17 days of togetherness and I
feel like he was that someone missing from my life since so many years. We are
working together, eating together and actually, eating each other too. Who knew
it that 'lockdowns' could be so good for someone? A time when people are dying, I
got my life. He loves me so much, cares for all (I mean all) my needs. What
else does a girl want?
