#MaAn - Steps forward

Lazy Mornings, blissful days

The next morning, he woke up with a heart warming look at her and thanked his stars for turning another of his dreams into reality. Waking up with her in her arms was a dream he had since he had seen 27 years back. It was pure bliss and he was sure his goofy smile is not going to leave him today. The night coupled with his morning gave him a sense of completeness and contentment. He ordered breakfast for them and asked the hotel to send in room service. Moving into the room, he stood for a moment taking in the state from last night and reliving the moments. Walking around he tidied up their space, realising that this would be one of the few mornings that he would be awake before her.

She needs the rest, he mused. He has tired her out totally, hell, even he felt a bit worn out. He did not blame it at age but lack of practice in this department, he laughed. He knew he wanted to wake her up today, like she did the other mornings. The breakfast had just come in and he took it in straight to bed. Gently calling her and trying to waken her, he gave her a few kisses but she did not budge. He gave up and dipped her finger gently in the hot tea. She woke up with a fright and saw her finger now in his hand and him gently blowing in on it. She looked at him angrily one moment and the next moment itself she figured the disarray in clothes and hair she was in and the night flashed in front of her eyes. She hid her face in her hands like always and blushed profusely. He did not move nor speak, he wanted her to cross that border of comfort herself. Slowly she regained her composure, smiled at him wishing him a very good morning. He asked if she slept well, she nodded knowing very well that it was one of the best slumbers she ever had. They ate a lazy breakfast and fooled around with it as well. Neither knew eating fresh strawberries out of the others mouth could be a favorite activity now on.

They needed to figure out what to do today in Mumbai. One had an idea to try local cuisine, the other wanted to try a tour. Both realised after five minutes only that neither had energy to have a full day outing. Both were drained out from the last few weeks of family acceptance and wedding activities. They had not gotten rest nor had the chance to spend any time with each other. He also had a lingering concern in his mind. The quiz that they had played post wedding made him realise that even though they understood each other well, they still did not know each other that much. Since they had met, life had kept them very busy and they had not had enough time to learn more about the other. They agreed to laze around in their five star hotel room and just be with each other. Just talk and of course, do a lot more than that as well. They chatted, played 20 questions, called the family and their only friend as well who was very happy because she had realised that they had finally gotten their belonging.

Post evening, she decked up in a beautiful dress, one which caught his breath a couple of times. He had seen how breathtaking she could be last night but little did he know that she could carry off any choice of clothes with poise and grace. He was very proud of her and she felt that radiate off to her. She whispered many thank yous when he held her in front of the mirror. She knew it was his undoing that she wanted to do this, not only for him but for herself also. They walked off in to their evening, hand in hand looking like a million dollars and earning awe from anyone looking at them. They were after all, one in a million, they were MaAn!