It 'was' a Beautiful Evening!

He was late again.. Every bone of his body demanding mercy.. Every corner of his room seeking attention.. He glanced through the pile of clothes lying on the table, the table clock kept on the sofa.. He needed a comb but could not find one..He just lay down to relax..He soon got up as the pile of books fell from his bed.. He took his laptop to check specifications of his new project..Some bottlenecks had emerged in the project and he had to rectify them..It was a tough assignment but he was not the one to shy away from difficulties.. He had no fear , not anymore.. Feeling tired, he put his

head down... Hardly a minute had passed when he heard a knock on the door... It was her!!

She was wearing a soft white dress.He was amazed by her long brown hair , pink lips , beautiful eyelashes...God she was looking gorgeous... He smiled, " Are you an angel? "... She chuckled ,"Yes of course. Now wont you ask this angel to come in ?" He kissed her hand , " Please come in my dear angel "... She came in and looked around ... It was a flat as neat as one can find , with beautiful paintings on the wall... " My God!! Your flat looks like an exhibition hall..." He quipped, " And an angel is humble enough to grace my exhibition hall today.. " It was now the turn of her million dollar smile to show up .. 'How can someone look so beautiful!' ,he wondered.

Her serene voice interrupted his thoughts... "Sufi , I have to tell you something very important. My Dad wants to meet you sometime soon. I told him about you . So when you meet him , be the best.This will be huge. You probably dont know how much this means to me.This is something I have waited for so long. Our love is finally going to bear fruits Sufi. I am thrilled."

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"You know sweetheart, I always fear I might lose you".."I am definitely not taking any chances, I would definitely be my best".."This means a lot to me too.. But Right now its getting late.. I would drive you home".

It was the most beautiful night. The soft breeze was playing with her hair . The moonlight was glowing on her face. She was excited as a child to see the stars ."Those look lovely Sufi. I wish I was as pretty as these stars". He drove her past the most beautiful garden of the city. There was a heavenly fragrance of flowers all around . But he knew that fragrance was nothing compared to her fragrance. As he looked at her, he knew he wanted her that very moment. They leaned closer and her beautiful trembling lips started coming close to his. He was gripped by her aroma. Their eyes started closing for

that perfect kiss. Alas, came the loud crashing noise with her scream!

His eyes opened that very moment .. " I should probably change and sleep ", he muttered.. He looked at his crutches, with tears in his eyes, his heart still filled with regret.. With their help he moved towards the window and looked outside..It was the most beautiful night.. There was that soft breeze . .There was that beautiful moonlight .. And yes, there were those twinkling stars.. He could see her among those beautiful stars.. She wanted to be as pretty as them. .She had got her wish. .Life without her was insipid .. He could still see her though, and still feel her fragrance..He knew that time would fly, but the fragrance of their love would last forever.

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