Chapter 305

She couldn't take her eyes off of him. She knew the kiss was accidental but still it meant something. He starred into her eyes. He could see his face in her eyes. There was just a thin layer of air separating them. Even though his kiss that landed on her cheek was accidental he didn't regret it. For a minute he even thought that it shouldn't have just ended as a peck but something more. Her eyes were beautiful, lively and energetic. There was something about her that attracted him to her from the very first time. The chemistry was strong but circumstances were not. But today, was a different day. He was there, right in her apartment and there were no ties stopping them. The pizza was good, probably more because she was eating with him. He ran his fingers through her cheek gently pulling her closer to him. He could feel her breathing, gently. The closer he got the faster her breathing was. Her eyes were a bit misty with anticipation. He wanted to say "Of all the girls I've ever met, you’re the one I just can't forget". He knew that should sound quiet artificial so decided against it. Her grip on the phone tightened. Her lips quivered while her shimmering lipstick glimmered in the night light. The bright red rosy lips whispered her longing passion in his ears and the delicate skin of hers that had now turned pale whispered her love. It was a moment to cherish and relish. He wanted to pull her close and hold her in his arms and tell her,

O, the red daisies is as powerful as an eagle,
And the white rose is as delicate as a dove.
But let me give you a cream-white rosebud
With a flush on its petal tips;
For the love that is purest and sweetest
Has a kiss of desire on the lips.

He heard a loud honk and realized he had crossed the lane and got back to his lane. He had been dreaming while driving. The song that was playing on the radio repeated "For the love that is purest and sweetest, has a kiss of desire on the lips." He remembered the look in her eyes even though it had lasted only a few seconds. He had starred at her after that accidental kiss on her lips. She didn't say anything but had starred back at him. They had exchanged glances for just a few seconds but there was so much more meaning hidden in it. If it had lasted for a few more seconds he would have probably kissed her. He knew she would have liked that but her phone rang. The expression on her face said, "Oh not now". That was good enough for him, knowing how she really felt about him. That was a good start; it was something enough for him to thing about and look forward to. He said, "I think I should leave now. You have client waiting on the other end." She closed the door after he had disappeared in the elevator. He felt happy, very happy. He was talking to himself, "There is something about her, I just can't figure it out. Damn! I really like her. I really really like her." He thought about everything that had happened that evening. In spite of them not going out and not spending much time with each other, it had turned out to be a nice evening. He would have loved to take her out on a date and maybe danced with her. He said to himself, "Next time. Definitely next time." He increased the volume on the radio and the music started playing. He started singing along...

A stranger once you were to me,
With a gentle smile you turned towards me,
I remember when your eyes meet mine,
What I felt within I can't really define.
I have poured my entire soul into you,
Our first kiss is still overdue.
Your memories are a banquet song,
That what keeps me going strong.

He shook his head and banged his hand on the wheel and cried aloud, "What is wrong with me? I should have just kissed her. Sometimes I just hate myself for being a nice guy".