"First Encounter"

She was sitting in the corner, listening to “The Scientist” by Coldplay, luring her favourite Italian cuisine; spicy meatball pizza along with chicken and cheese mini tarts. The pink theme and dark ambiance of Rose Café reminded her of the Italian streets and Café; the one mentioned in novels. She was enjoying the company of her friends, when suddenly she noticed that, it’s quarter to one, the shopping time. She was about to call a waiter, just then, the door of the café opened, tall handsome guy entered and the music changed from Coldplay’s “Scientist” to Enrique’s “Finally Found You”. She kept on admiring her because the guy reminded her of Edward Cullen and Christian Grey. She was about to utter Edward when she was interrupted by the waiter; “Here’s a bill mam”, he said. Damn, she paid the bill and again searched for the guy whom she had fallen for. He saw her noticing him. They exchanged smiles and the eye contact lasted for twenty seconds. That was the last time she saw him. All that she could utter was, when you love someone but it goes too waist, could it be worse? Lights will guide you home and ignite your bones and i will try to fix you.

"Tequila Sunrise"

We met on the frozen bridge,
in the escorts of whirlwind,
I saw you glancing,
and I wanted to wave back to you,
Twas the first time, my adrenaline boosted.

I didn’t know the reason of my existence,
until I met you,
I saw u passing that naughty smirk,
and I wanted to go on a cruise with you,
Twas, perhaps the first time- I felt as if I was drinking Tequila Sunrise.

I noticed your draper symbol,
For a moment, I was mesmerised,
I wanted to ask you to design one for me,
Your eyes caught my attention,
and i wanted to go on a date with you,
I realised, Twas my first time- Twas Tequila Sunrise.

My mind got engulfed with several thoughts- Will u be mine?
My heart started beating on the thoughts- what the answer would be,
Twas, the first time, I realised that my existence had meaning,
Twas, the first time, I wanted someone to take me away from the land of setting sun,
Twas the first time, my heart got lost in the island of Tequila Sunrise.

I wish, I could confess my love,
I wish, I could tell you how badly I miss you,
I wish, I could marry you,
I wish, I could be back on the island of Tequila Sunrise.

O! my love, I started loving you when we first met on the frozen bridge,
Make me yours- I promise, our love would never face any winter,
Come to me- I promise, our love will tranquilise our souls,
and the sparks of love, Forever frozen still.
Twas, perhaps the first time- I felt as if I was drinking Tequila Sunrise.

"Reminisces from the Past"

Let thy soul be my mirror,
every inch of that corner completes me,
like love should- as an everlasting Yes.

Let thy voice be my guardian,
it protects me from the bed of thorns,
and on me your words fall,
like rain drops should- as a soft murmured Yes.

Let thy heart be my faithful friend,
it purifies my soul and paints me red,
Every echo i hear, falls upon me,
like love should- as an everlasting Yes.

Day after Day,
my love for you increases like a roaring thunder,
I wish to grow old with you,
and if ever, you come to my grave,
you will find me with open eyes,
waiting for you to arrive.

Will I still Love you the same?
Yes, I will.
Your presence makes me feel alive,
it’s the only sunshine in my life,
with every tomorrow, my heart beats faster,
and the fear of losing you is more than the joy of being with you.

Oh! How you use to be my sunshine,
My love for you has never changed,
It’s like a canopy of hope,
guiding the banished ones,
my love for you never faced winter,
I can hear in my mind, your unending words,
which falls upon me, like love should- as an everlasting Yes.

I miss those morning delights, chocolate packs, and a romantic dazzle.
I miss the sweet peck on my cheeks, tender kisses, and warm hug.
I miss to be with you on Valentine’s Day,
I miss your sweet Hello and Hard Goodbye.

I am alone in the dark,
Oh! Love, please come back;
make me your voice,
until your voice adapts me- as an everlasting Yes.

My heart is gone with yours,
I have nothing left to mourn for,
and all I have is,
Reminisces, Reminisces from the past.

"January Madness"

It was the day of Twilight. I had no clue what the day would turn into. Birthday melodies, chirping birds, morning bells, divine hymn, and breath taking sunlight kept me occupied. Even Almighty rejoiced to the tune of birds and that’s when i could hear the silent thunder.

I was enjoying my own sultry morning when suddenly, I noticed a missed call on my cell. Damon Salvatore, Damn!

With a hitch, I called back. Baby, where were you?
Sorry!  Honey. I was taking a shower.

So, what is the plan? Where are we going?
It’s your day Ana, you decide. Come on! Damon, this is not fair.

Okay tell me where you are. “Shopper’s Stop, Sector 18”, replied Damon.
Cool, I will see you at 2:00 PM near sector 18 metro station.

With that conversation, my heart started beating furiously. I became conscious since i wanted to look impeccable. I rushed off to meet Damon. There he was, staring at me for a while; he said “You look so cute”. I began to blush and he was unable to take his eyes off from me.

We boarded a metro to Saket since Damon wanted to go to Select City Walk. Our journey was romantically exciting. Damon was standing so close but i could feel that disguise on his face. He said he wanted to hug me tight but not in public. I was rejoicing at his thought; for the first time i felt so live. It was Damon’s spunk that made me even more zealous.

Finally! We are here, said Damon.

There was something in the air of Select City that day. The sudden breeze drew me even more close to Damon. We were strolling through the pathway, when suddenly my eyes caught hold of a nicely decorated perfume shop. I insisted Damon to come with me and help me with fragrances.

Which fragrance would you prefer Mam?
 Mild suits me.

Mam, try Hugo Boss Deep Red. It gives professional and casual feel.
Yeah, this one is good. Please, keep it aside.

Mam, why don’t you try Dolna and Geith’s? The fragrance is as soothing as those of white roses.
No, it’s not so good.

I would like to explore Calvin Klein collection. Do you have one?
Yes Mam, we do. Please, come this way.

Which ones are you targeting?
I would go for Eternity, Sheer Beauty, and Aqua Cool.

No, these are not as cool as Hugo.
Damon, please suggest me something.

Go for Dolna and Geith’s baby.
I would rather go for Hugo Boss Deep Red.

After fragrances, it was time for real munching. Seeing the ambience of indoors we forgot food and sat down holding hands while talking and gazing at each other. Damon! Thanks for making my day special.  O! Dearie! Let me treat you like an angel. It’s my duty to love you and I am obliged.

5:30, time to rush. “Where are we going now Ana?” asked Damon.
We will leave for Fio now my love. Time just began to seize. Damon kept on staring at me.
 
His smile was so innocent and his stare made me cautious. My inner goddess became irresistible again. There it is, one the Delhi’s Top 12 restaurants featured in Romantic and Outdoor Seating. Fio was just magical and serene.

The pebbled floor, shed, bonfire, music, dim lights, candle light dinner, Adam Levine’s Locked away and horny Damon; perfect and magical.
 

That was our second best magical and romantic moment. We both got lost in the ambience and décor of Fio.

Our eyes met and we could hear Adam’s voice in the background:
“If I got locked away
and we lost it all today
Tell me honestly, would you still love me the same?
If I showed you my flaws
if i couldn’t be so strong
tell me honestly, would you still love me the same?”

Yes, he said. I kept on looking at him with sheer love. He held my hand and handed me my birthday present. The gift wrapping was so cute that i told him I won’t open this.

Ana, please open and see your present. I began to unwrap my present. He bought Fas track metal band wrist watch for me. It was slim and sexy. I liked his choice. 

Damon, thanks for this beautiful present.
Ana, I wanted to buy more presents for you but I fell short of time.

We exchanged romantic gaze but in another second, waiter interrupted us.
We had to order something. Let’s order Glazed chicken, as an Appetizer.

Fine!

What would you like to order in drinks?
I would prefer Cosmo on Rocks.
One Red Label for me, said Damon.

Sure, replied the waiter.

For the main we decided Grilled Chicken thin crust wood fire pizza. I didn’t know when Damon asked the waiter to bring my favourite chocolate mud pie brownie cake. 

Fio staff played Happy Birthday on piano and Damon just gave a gentle kiss on my cheeks. He said” Happy Birthday, my love”.

Everybody started clapping. It was the perfect moment to be captured. Damon treated me like an angel. The magical Fio casted love spell upon us and we got lost in January madness.

Let thy arms be my pillow,
Let thy lips be my harmony,
and thy footsteps, the only music that my ears long to hear.
Let me be thy lover,
Let me miss thy presence like an enormous yes,
and let thy days blossom like January madness.

O! Damon! I miss you and I miss our January Madness.

"Shades of Summer, Saga of Summertime Sadness"

My head is still spinning around. That night was so complete and impeccable. Ana, my roommate comes to my room with a morning tea and breakfast. “Kate Beckett is caught with flu”, she said. You had to probably go and meet Mr Grey for an interview. Holy Shit! Fetch me some clothes, Ana.

I am bad with directions. Where do i have to go?
Vancouver, said Ana. Holy Shit! I can’t do this. “You have no choice”, said Ana.

Journey to the end began. Sultry morning and Coldplay’s Scientist made me better. Map now shows 500m. Ah! There it is, Grey Enterprises.

Hello, Miss Beckett. This way please. I was surprized to see the décor. Grey had slightly different but an extraordinary taste, I whispered. My inner goddess was anxious to know more about Mr Grey.

The door opens and as i step in, I fell right on my belly. Damn! It hurts. “Miss Beckett, Are you fine?” said Mr Grey. Yes, I utter. He lends me his hand. I managed to stand and as soon as our eyes met, I realized that he is so hot.

For a moment, I became numb. “Holy cow! I want him now”, whispered my inner goddess. Keep calm! Steele. Please to meet you, Miss Beckett. I am Steele Taylor, Beckett is my neighbour. She is caught with flu. So, I am here to interview you.

Ten minutes, you have just ten minutes. “That is enough more me”, I said. I ferret around my interview questionnaires and adjusted my recorder. “Ready”, I said. “I had done this before. Tell me when you are done with your adjustments”, said Grey.

First question on the list is: You are a billionaire, whom do you give this credit to?
Grey: I give this credit to my hard work as it is the only ingredient to succeed in life.

Fair enough, next question on the list is: You have such a massive empire, why do you want to exercise control on everyone?
Grey: That is what I am. I feel that i can control anyone with anything and i have the right to do that.

That was quite intimidating, I said with a hesitant smile. Last question on the list is and as i glanced, I was speechless for a moment and then i managed to regain my confidence. Well, the next question is: Are you a gay?
Grey: No, he uttered with a smile on his face.

That was all in the list. Thank you for your time Mr Grey. Wait! Miss Taylor, I would like to know more about you. I was biting my lower lip; my inner goddess just went irresistible when Grey bend over. Stop biting that lip, Miss Taylor. It is distracting me.

I had no idea what it would be when i will meet Grey. There was something in him that made me felt so alive. He was tall, fair and handsome. His fragrance just turned me on every time when he would bend over but this time it was not just the touch but whole of Grey.

Holy Shit! My inner goddess wants him even more now. Miss Taylor, are you okay. Damn! It was not real. I felt hallucinated with Grey thoughts. Mr Grey, i think i may now take your leave. Steele Taylor, i can’t resist now. So, do i Grey. He turned my head and leaned over to kiss me. His gentle touch increased my desire even more. My heart was pounding and my breath increased. That was probably the Grey effect, I thought. Holy Shit! My inner goddess provokes me to spend a night with Grey. Damn! Shut up, I can’t. It’s too early. Go Steele, Grey is so yours. Shut up, Shut up.

Miss Steele, Miss Steele. Are you okay?

Damn! Not again.

Yes, Mr Grey. I wanted to say no but i controlled my desire.

Come, I will escort you till the main.

Lift comes, door opens. Grey is standing so close to me. Holy Shit! Grab him Steele, grab him from the collar. Shut up, i whispered.

Did you say something?
No, I said.

He grabbed me from my head and this time it was real. For a moment i thought it was a dream but when i felt Grey inside my mouth, i realized it’s on. I whirled his tongue inside my mouth. I could hear his groan. Ah! I loved it.

Door opened again. This time it was a departure. He hugged me tight. I stepped out facing him.

Steele Taylor!

Grey!

Doors closed. That was the first time i had a horny experience. Grey just drove me crazy.

It is summer time now. I haven’t heard of Grey since then.

Ana, my roommate interrupted me again. This time she was in with lunch.

Those were the shades of summer and Grey. Ah! How i miss those shades. 

Oh! Grey! will you ever be mine?

 

"Echoes"

That day was the best day of my existence. 

I realised that I am not just an immortal being 

but an ordinary mortal human being.

I didn’t know my life would ever face sunshine,

I didn’t know my existence would narrow the gap of mortality and immortality,

Just when i was enjoying my life of cages,

Sultry eyes caught my attention,

It was like an unending voyage for me.

I didn’t know my life would ascend on uphill,

It was not the first time i had felt like this,

Thoughts of incarnation and procrastination often made me numb; like i am now.

But this time it’s about revelation, 

Sudden fears tried to weaken my heart, 

I can’t catch hold of it neither can i let her go, 

O! Dearie! Let me be your slave,

Let me love you the way i want to,

Let me show you real me; I bet you won’t love me after that.

Her touch was like an early morning hues,

O! Dearie! Let me be your slave,

Let me love you the way i want to,

I could hear those echoes repeatedly,

I remember how she first kissed me; It felt as if the sunshine has caressed my forehead.

Every tinge of it reminded me of Christine, 

My life began to be perfect again, 

but who knew it would not last forever, 

it came to an end so miserably that she had to sacrifice her life.

Every echo i heard, brutalised my heart, 

her death ended my hope of finding her again, 

she came like an angel and went like a wind, 

My life became hell again, 

now darkness is again my only companion,

And all i can hear is the echo from the past, 

O! Dearie! Let me be your slave, 

Let me love you the way i want to, 

None to answer back, 

Oh! I miss her badly, 

My life is caught in the echoes; Echoes from the past.

O! Dearie! Let me be your slave, 

Let me love you the way i want to.

"Realizing Dreams"

Life without dreams is like life of a bird without wings. Dream is a state of mind which fantasizes an event (past, present, and future), action or thoughts. Everyone dreams of something; to be millionaire... but only few, follow their dreams. The person, who realize one's dream, is fortunate but the person who follow one's dream, is the happiest person on this earth. Before following one's dream, one should realize one's dream; it is not an easy task, as everything is not provided on the platter. Dreams can't be forced. It's the passion for something, which decides the form of dreaming. Dreams can be intense, moderate or pure fantasy. Fantasy is: When a person dreams to be millionaire, without putting in efforts to chase that dream. Another person dreams of finding the hidden treasure, He chases his dream and sets on a treasure hunt in the vague hope of attaining a treasure. Obstacles come in his way, posing a serious threat to his dream but his heart gave him the courage and finally he found that hidden treasure. This was the intense dream.

       Going after the dream has a price. But however costly it may be, it is never as high as the price paid by the people who didn't live. Dreams are risky, they test your will; if passed, treasure lies in the hands of a dreamer. When I was a sophomore, I aspired to be a technical writer. I started writing my own blogs in the hope that someday my name will flash on the top page of Google. I jotted random stuff, unaware of the fact, whether it will strike the audience or not. I composed poems, short stories and donated them to several websites. After one month, my blogs received 100+ page views, my passion for writing increased and I started preparing for PI.

         After my graduation, I started maintaining my writing portfolio and applied for various jobs. I got some relevant calls and I set my foot forward. I appeared for couple of Content writing interview, but in vein. My hope was breaking down but my heart kept me focused. Then finally, I appeared for another Tech writing interview, in one of the most reputed company to start of, as a Tech Writer. At first, I was dubious, but I managed to clear all five rounds, and got my first break, as a Technical Writer. I was not able to believe that I did the unexpected. I saw a dream, I realized it, I followed it, and finally I triumphed over it. That day, I realized that the dreams seen with the open/closed eyes are meant to be true, provided you know how and where to start.

       There's no better joy, than the joy of conquering an unknown fantasy. So, instead of wasting your life... Make an attempt to chase your dreams and feel the joy associated with it. It's an undefined mystic feeling which is experienced only by the Conqueror (Dreamer) as it makes life, worth living and indeed more beautiful.