The drizzle started as I hopped 1..2.. and
3.. into the slow moving MTC bus. I found a window seat in that half vacant bus
and quickly took my seat. After settling there comfortably, I placed my
backpack next to me and looked around. There she was sitting right behind me. I
took a breath to consume what I saw.
Man... She was gorgeous..! How did I miss seeing her
before taking my seat. My greedy eyes cursed me for missing out such a beauty.
She was like a beauty spot in the bus. I should have waited and sat adjacent to
her. Now I have to turn every time to have a good look at her. Ah! no wonder I
was in a hurry like always as if I was going to catch the flight or something,
Damn... I grouched myself.
It was a late Sunday evening and I was returning
from my friend’s party. In a chill weather, it was drizzling. I know cruises
are treat for the eyes and I was hoping this bus journey to be cruise after
seeing her. We both were sitting by the window seats and I was preparing myself
for a second look at her. Making up a reason of adjusting my stole around the
neck, I tilted my head casually to get a glimpse of her out of the corner of my
eyes. I knew that I’m not allowed to sneak, but she was irresistible in her
attire.
She was playing with the rain drops splashing on the
window bars. The rain drops on her fingers glittered like diamonds and she was
in her own world of joy. As she noticed me hogging her with my big eyes, she
became conscious, pulled her hands back and removed the earphones quickly. I could
faintly hear the melodies as she adjusted her flowing hair behind her ears
revealing that gold sleek earrings and she twinkled a smile. That moment, I had
those flapping butterfly effect inside me. She was so appealing. The sleeveless
silk cotton blouse revealed her fair waxed arms. Her slender wrist had a
slinging sleek golden watch with a butterfly chain attached to it. I felt an
urge to talk to her. *But how?* I was down with my fate. I should have waited a
minute.. then perhaps I would have got a chance to sit with her.
'Ticket please!', the bus conductor flashed
his hands in front of my face. I turned on the sideways and pretended as if I
was searching for some change in my wallet. While she handed the money and said
'Tambaram' *a sweet voice...* I turned my head towards her direction wishing I
was not making it obvious. My mind was counting the number of bus stops till
she gets down *Crazy me*. Her red and beige wallet with a clinging butterfly
chain caught my attention. Her beautiful slim fingers with neatly manicured
nails were clutching the wallet closely to her chest. Her dangling butterfly
earrings and that cute matching necklace accessorized her whole outfit
elegantly and made her look ravishing in that flowy colorful chiffon saree. She
really was a fluttering butterfly girl.
Breezy wind ruffled inside and brushed her hair
lightly and made it fall on her flawless face. She moved away her hair gently
and wetted her lips with her sharp tongue. Everything was in slow motion for my
eyes, frame by frame of a complete beauty. I came back to my reality... then
handed the change and collected my ticket and I smiled at her voluntarily *It
was more like an eeeeeee..*. Thank God my wide open mouth was not drooling. She
responded gently. I couldn't help taking her out of my head. I badly wanted to
talk to her at least before the bus reached her stop. *God, will I get the
chance?*
Altogether in those few minutes of travel with my
frequent few seconds of glimpse, that girl consumed me wholly. While I was lost
in my own thoughts of her exquisite charm... Someone tapped my shoulder. I
jerkily came back to my senses and turned around to see. There she was standing
like an elegant angel... 'Hi.. umm..', pointing at her seat, 'Water started
flowing in there. Can you please move your bag a little.. so.. I can sit here…!'. I looked at the other seats that was almost all taken by that time. It was
like butterflies flying around my head at that moment. *God you heard me! Tusi
great ho!*
I concealed my excitement and replied, 'Yeah sure...' I took my backpack and placed it on my lap. I almost slipped doing that and
she grabbed it to prevent my bag from falling on the wet bus floor. I touched
her fingers, one of them wearing a designer butterfly ring. There was a spry
moment of 'Ooops..' and 'It’s okay'. She then sat next to me, 'Thanks..' Her
mild jasmine scent blew my senses away. I was lost in the world of her blissful
fragrance. *Speak to her... you may not get another chance...* a voice in my
head drove me crazy and was forcing me to initiate a conversation.
I : Hi.. umm.. seems you're fond of
butterflies..
She : *raising her eyebrows curiously, she waves her wallet* Ah.. this one?
I : *feeling comfortable..* Yeah and.. er.. also these *pointing to her accessories* They are very pretty.
She : Ha Ha. Thanks.. and your Burberry stole is so cool. It caught my eyes ever since I got into the bus.. *giggles* By the way, I am Catherine.
I : I am Sarah. Er, I have been wanting to ask you this.. Where did buy your earrings?
*All Smiles*
Smiles, smiles all the way......:)
ReplyDeleteGlad to make u smile Sunaina :)
DeleteWow.Totally engrossed with your lovely story.:)
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Sriram & Krithiga
Happy that you both loved it. Thanks for the read :)
DeleteInteresting .. Caught my attention :)
ReplyDeleteAh.. Happy for your attention, Ronnie ;-)
Deletehahah....women will be women :) awesome write up...you caught me :)
ReplyDeleteGirls are girls, always, Shweta :)
DeleteAll smiles...cute little story :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Alok. Keep visiting!
Deleteso right .. so feminine :D :D yes I too was caught a 'bit' unawares .. 'big eyes ' gave the hint Meera ::P well written dear :)
ReplyDeleteAnd you got it right ;-) Glad you enjoyed the read, Koki :)
DeleteSometimes it is so easy to make friends...
ReplyDeleteLoved this little story... Cz I almost thought that this is another love story until you proved me wrong!
You fell for the twist. I'm glad :-)
Delete:) Lovely beautiful and interesting story.So ladylike.
ReplyDeleteThanks Priyanka :)
Deletelovely story
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much love...
Thank you, Gillena. Keep visiting :)
DeleteLike Locomente said "it is so easy to make friends"
ReplyDeleteVery true. Thanks Haddock :)
DeleteHa ha good one. You kept us guessing till the end.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the read, Indrani. :)
DeleteThis was so different! Delicately weaved tale!
ReplyDeleteThanks Aditi :)
DeleteI love the images you created here.
ReplyDeleteLove the girly-girly air too.
And ... Happy Birthday, Meera. :)
Glad you loved it, Divya. Thanks :)
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