Sometimes you have to leave things to fate and trust that things will happen and you will be happy. Here is a story about how I found my happiness.
Life
is difficult for a middle-aged, slightly-plump-with-below-average-looks male. I
had distanced myself from everyone. Days were spent joking, teasing and
laughing with colleagues. The expanse of the true pain revealed its ugly head
in the tranquility of night. The demons of the heart fought a never ending
battle with the wits.
19-March,
a date which will forever remain imprinted in my mind. It was my best friend’s
husband’s birthday. Little did I know that this day will mark the beginning of ‘Forever’.
19th March is when I saw her first. I looked at her with awe. She
looked at me without any prejudice. For once, I felt glad that someone looked past my
protruding belly and below average looks. Deep within, I knew it was a bond
which would grow stronger. I approached her albeit a little hesitant. An ocean
of eyes were focused on me as I walked the few steps. The distance between us
was only about 10 feet. The hostess stood in the corner encouraging me take the
final steps.
I
set aside the can of beer and sat beside her. I noticed the bruises on her; she
made no attempt to hide them. Perfection hides deep within the imperfections, I
thought to myself. Her dark complexion ignited a ray of light, threatening to devour
my insecurities. As I mingled with the other guests, my gaze kept following
her. Beauty can be addictive and it has the power to defy all logic. I felt
like a 5 year old in a candy shop. Our eyes kept meeting across the hall,
across the kitchen and across the balcony.
As
the music and dance began, I moved towards the balcony and lit a cigarette.
Monica, the hostess of the party, came out and got ‘her’ along. My eyes lit up and
I thanked Monica as she went back to pay attention to the other drunk friends.
The
balcony was lit up. I noticed the tiny freckles on her. Her perfume was an
exotic mix of cinnamon and vanilla which I could breathe in as she stood close
to me. We got to know each other. Sometimes the missing pieces of your life’s
puzzle are handed to you in the most bizarre ways. I felt an overwhelming sense
of ‘completeness’.
It
was getting late, she decided to accompany me. I bade good bye to the hostess
and thanked her again for introducing me to her.
We
came home together. There was no guilt, no remorse & no fear. As she sat on
my bed, I couldn’t help but realize how fortunate I was to meet her. I sat
beside her, soaking in the beauty and the charisma. I couldn’t hold my animal
instincts any more. I lifted her gently and dug my teeth right into her. Cheesy
delight filled my mouth. Carrot cake is something everyone should try.
I
finally met my soul mate.
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