Chapter 18: chapter 18

Jogya consoled Jamuni by saying,"Please don't blame yourself for that unfortunate incident which changed our lives forever! My mother worked with your mother after my father passed away leaving nothing for us as he had sold everything due to his drinking habit. My mother always felt indebted to your mother as she gave her work and money to take care of her son. When the tiger was about to pounce on you, she ran towards you !I ran after her and had a scuffle with the tiger.My mother pushed you away and came in between me and the tiger!"Jamuni consoled Jogya by saying,"I know it is too painful to relive the past but it is sometimes important to clear the backlog before starting afresh in life! Whenever there are too many apps in my phone, it starts giving me trouble so I always remove all the unwanted files, apps, videos etc. so that some free space could be available for some new apps which are necessary for my work.""Yes, that's true Jamuni! I think it's too late now! Let's have dinner and reach our destination tomorrow morning!" Jogya suggested.After having dinner they had a deep sleep which was deeply refreshing for both of them.After having tea and biscuits they took a cab towards their next hill station.They enjoyed the mesmerising views while reaching their destination. It was a beautiful resort surrounded by mountains and rivers.After reaching hotel, they had a traditional lunch in which they had Chaisu Rice, spinach curry, rice, Patod a traditional dish in which the leaves of Arbi or Colocasia plant are wrapped in gram flour before they are stir fried in oil!After relishing their food, they went to have a nap in their room.Jamuni wore a long T-shirt and shorts as she tucked herself inside the quilt. She was feeling a little cold as it was raining outside!Jogya wore his kurta and shorts which gave him a modern look.Jamuni looked at Jogya, as he made himself comfortable in bed. He saw Jamuni looking at him with the fire of desire burning in her eyes like black coal which turn red when they are ignited with passion and love.Jamuni was looking like a little girl who was innocent like a harsingar flower which drops from the tree on it's own and is still worshipped for it's purity and beauty!Jogya asked Jamuni,"Can I kiss you, Jamu?"She nodded her head as she lowered her eyes like a shy bride.Jogya kissed the tips of her fingers which were cold!He realised that Jamuni's body was cold and he slipped his body inside the quilt as he hugged his true love so that he could give her some warmth of love.Jamuni had been touched by anyone after so many years that she had almost forgotten the feeling of being loved by someone passionately!Jamuni kissed him on his cheeks, lips and forehead as if saying thanks to her best friend for saving her soul from the dark shadows of her past.Jogya felt that his life long dream of having Jamuni in his arms was fulfilled as she dozed off in his arms after receiving the warmth of his strong body and his warm love. He knew that when someone embraces us, the happy hormone start secreting in our mind and bodies which made us relaxed and helped us in getting a good sleep.When Jamuni woke up in his arms, she blushed as she found his hand on her back hugging her tightly as if he was scared of losing her, once again!She kissed him on his lips and he parted his lips as if savouring the taste of his favourite honey dew kiss. She stroked his hair which were silky and soft like feathers. She touched his arms, his biceps and triceps which he had developed by doing his farm work. She saw that Jogya's stomach was flat and he had perfect abs like a supermodel. She touched his well built chest as if admiring the structure after giving it the perfect shape with chisel and hammer.Jogya opened his eyes and felt her hands touching his body like an admirer who is marveling at the brilliance of nature.He pulled her closer and kissed her hand as he kissed her cheeks, ears and lips.He caressed her back and massaged her shoulders which were stiff like rock due to cold and lack of love, trust and security.He stroked her brown hair and felt like he was stroking a bunch of silky strands of one of the finest quality.Jamuni felt warm enough to cuddle her true love and Jogya felt passionate enough to make love to her!She felt beads of perspiration on her body and took away her long T-shirt as she wore Jogya's kurta which he had kept on the side table and was made of pure cotton fabric and was looking too big on her petite frame.Jogya saw Jamuni wearing his kurta and felt happy as he felt that his musky smell has mixed with the sweet fragrance of Jamuni, his true love and felt a deep pain in his heart that he could not claim her love as she might not be in love with him after so many years.Jamuni who was wearing his kurta was looking into his eyes as she asked him,"Have you ever loved someone else other than me in your entire life, Jogya?"Jogya told her,"Yes, I had loved someone but she loved me enough to let go of me and my love!""Why? Why did you allow her to leave you just like that, you should have asked her to stay!"Jamuni told him.Jogya told her,"It was in her best interests and she felt that I will be happy  without her in the long run!"When you came to our village, she asked the headman to prepare our divorce papers and made me sign them as she also signed them alongwith me."