Sapno Ka Shaher

63. Nature's Connect

The view on both sides of the road was incredibly breathtaking as the golden Esteem car maneuvered through the ghat roads. The spring leading to blossoming of the flowers, trees branching out and growing new leaves, the shade of orange spread on the roads due to the blooming Gulmohar... and in addition to all the beauty, it was the cloudy weather that was calling for unexpected rains in upcoming days.

Naina leaned forward more, crossing her arms on the open window of the car and resting her chin on it. The wind messed her hair, but she loved it. The speed of the car blurred her vision, but she was fine with it. She closed her eyes for a moment, inhaling deeply and filling her entire body with contentment. She watched the cars passing behind as Sameer overtook them, waved at the kine of cows as the car slowed down and swayed her hand in the air as the vehicle took the speed again, as if she was sitting in a boat and was playing with the water.

Sameer glanced at her, seeing her all cheerful and enjoying the moment. He chuckled and shook his head, focusing back on the driving. The scenic views had put a pause to their non-stop chatter for almost 20 minutes and now he was feeling left out and missing her already.

He pulled the cassette of 'Dil Toh Pagal Hai' out from the music player, which they were listening to till now, and inserted another cassette into the player. Checking the cassette cover once, he rewound the side A right till the beginning and pressed the play button.

A victorious smile took place on his lips when Naina turned back listening to the tunes of their favorite song, heaving with a huge smile as Alka Yagnik's vocals rumbled in the car. Pushing his elbow on his window and resting his temple on his fist, he quirked his brows, as if telling her through his eyes— 'see, I got your attention back!!'

Naina laughed at his gesture, perceiving what he just did there. She smirked, now jumping into the game and on her way to completely bowl out Sameer. Sliding her window up, she shifted the cushion on her back on the window and turned fully to Sameer. While Sameer was busy contemplating what she was doing and focusing on driving at the same time, she stretched her legs and settled her bare feet on his lap. Sameer's heart skipped a beat when she raised her brows and bit her lips, as if telling him through her eyes— 'deal with it then!!'

He accepted his defeat by laughing and shaking his head again, his left palm landing on her foot involuntarily and massaging it slightly.

Naina closed her eyes and leaned back, crossing her arms on her chest and now reveling in Kumar Sanu and Alka Yagnik's vocals.

'Ek din aap yun humko mil jayenge...

Phool hi phool raahon mein khil jayenge...

Maine socha na tha...

'Ek din zindagi itni hogi haseen...

Jhoomega aasmaan, gayegi yeh zameen...

Maine socha na tha...'

Her lips widened on their own and she started humming the tune. Sameer couldn't resist craning his neck towards her, finding sukoon on her face.

How he wished to capture this moment into his camera!!!

Her leaning back relaxed and her feet on his lap while he was driving. But he wanted the photo privy only to him. Not even the person developing the reel should see it. But that wasn't possible. So for now, his eyes worked as the camera and absorbed Naina's smiling face into his soul.

Naina broke from her short nap due to a jerk. She opened her eyes, scanning around and realizing Sameer had stopped the car.

"Kya hua?" She asked.