oe eo The splendor of the late evening with the spectacular star-studded sky, the vast magical valley in front of us, where the wind blew as if a =damsel pouring her love towards her lover through her songs and the gigantic tress, standing as guardsmen and swaying in the harmony to rejoice the beautiful tune......the moon was the only witness re to this captivating moment. We sat on the grass, our feet dangling down the ridge, which had a depth even deeper than the feelings we shared. The cold breeze that blew, caressed your torso, and collected the scent of your body, as a bee collects the nectar, picking up the pollens of the flower unknowingly...z. The moonlight had never been so bright before, as it scattered off your gleaming face and the surroundings got lit to a magical aura, that made .me stare at you and gasp in admiration. Your beauty found no adjective that can do poetic .* justice to what my eyes experienced, and my heart could feel. You were a God’s creation that defied even the masterpieces he had created before or would create in the future. Your long white gown, shimmered as if liquified silver, flowing over your body, while your long black stands of shining hair, outlined your torso to ella read (olanWe sat so close to each other that the heat of our bodies kept us warm and gay. We laughed for no reason and chatted like tropical birds, chirping to : iS : prove a point which caused more laughter to set ; : ia We were happy and | had never before experienced such a magical state of existence. | thanked the God for the moment and prayed for its eternity, silently!A sudden gust of wind blew out of nowhere, carrying a speck of dust and hitting your face. You closed your eyes in agony. | held your head, blew at your eyes trying to relieve the pain that the speck of dust might have / given. Tear tickled down your face which dropped i} on my palm. You found relief. it Your warm breath was on my face, and | was never so close to you before. The proximity was so close, that our eyelashes touched each i other’s. We could see nothing apart from us or our eyes to be precise.You kissed me on my lips. I held you tight and tried to bring you closer as if to dissolve you in hae Not only our souls but our bodies seemed to be one. | retracted my face a bit to recheck and relook as if it were real! You smiled. Your cheeks blushing. | pulled your face closer again and kissed on your forehead. You hugged me into a tight cuddle and dig your face into my chest. We remained silent, the only sound that we could hear was of our exhaled breaths and our pounding heart beats.........Not remembering for how long we remained ae Trt ed you suddenly lifted your head. | could understand what you wanted to say. Sometimes, words need not be spoken, and the hearts can communicate with ease. | smiled and ran my fingers through your hair, some of which was covering your face. The time was up.We walked together through the meandering forest trails, all lit up by the brilliant full moon. At the edge where the trail took a turn, and vanished into the thick dark forest, you bid farewell to me, again without a single word. Although my heart was revolting to let you go and to hold you tight, for the rest of the eternity and run away from all that is obvious, | was not able to. | shook my head, and started to walk back, looking behind every few steps. You stood there as if you were a carved marble statue, with flowing gown of silvered cloth, the only sign of life in you were the teardrops, that glistened on our cheeks from the moon’s light.This was a prophecy that was imbued upon me. LE oe A curse from my past life, a burden to carry | forever until die..... While | was given a consolation, for my kindness that on every 19th moon in the October month, you would relieve me with your presence. Your presence will transform me into a body of flesh and blood and a soul untouched. Your smiling face would cure me of my pains and till the midnight, you will be all mine, as it would be your birthday the next day. | shall await this day, only to live again like a desolate and unwanted beast, till the next year.All | can do, all | can give, is nothing but the echo from my heart, which longs to see you happy, flying and all too well... WISH YOU A VERY VERY HAPPY See DANMay you achieve eT rar charismatic smile, thageven “ i 4 20th OCTOBER’ 2023