Sand dunes : Part 1

Cool breeze was flowing playing with the tresses of Paridhi. She was sitting on a rock far away from the crowd gathered around the bon fire. Few minutes before, she was also with her buddies, playing truth and dare, the most popular one which almost all bon fires witness. But all the time, her heart was yearning to sit in peace on the river side. On the pretext of calling home, she strolled towards the open bank.

The breeze was so cool and refreshing that all the tiredness of the day vaporized in minutes .After finding the perfect spot on a rock, she settled herself .Clad in a loose earthy tunic and shorts ,with hair tied loosely with a silk scarf, she blended perfectly with the picturesque setting.

Lost she was in thoughts, that she didn’t take notice of the faint footsteps coming towards her. Only when a soft familiar voice whispered ‘Pari’ ,her eyes darted sideways. Two tea glasses of tea and her bestest friend Amu (as she lovingly called Arman) were waiting for her. Usually the chirpy bubbly self Paridhi was today in mood to be her usual self. She gave a warm smile, took the glasses from his hand , placed them on stone and extended her arm to pull him up. She was a mystery to others and sometimes to herself too but she was often surprised on being an open book for Amu. Without her uttering a single word or giving any intentional hint, he used to know everything just by looking at her. This time, also when breeze was giving her a little chill, he was there with her stole which she has left behind near bonfire and tea, her favorite. Silently, they enjoyed every sip of hot tea in the pleasant weather. They usually have an umpteen number of topics to talk about and can talk anything under the sun. But today, both preferred silence.

Paridhi looked at him in between the tea sips and saw Amu looking at her too with the usual twinkle in his eyes. But there was something else too today which was different. His eyes were glittering with overflowing affection with hint of love, so much that she blushed for the first time.

Full moon light was enhancing the blush on her cheeks and moist glint in his eyes. Their hands rubbed past as she adjusted her stole. She was surprised on how the same touch is now so different ,so special than the past. In the past, they kept on playfully punching each other whole day along and didn’t feel a thing. She held his arm and rested her head on his shoulder. Nothing more to be said when everything was understood in that eye contact.

It was a magical night with moon light glittering on the river, a soft chilly breeze blowing past, Orion her favorite constellation twinkling in the sky and Amu sitting beside her.