If I Were You.... Chapter 3

That day was a tiring one. The last trip ended around 10:30 pm. Before winding up for the day, Vel once again checked the whole bus for any articles that were left in the bus. Those lost articles will be handed over to the administrative officer. People who lost their articles collected them from the office after submitting a request letter. While getting down the bus something got his attention. Under the last seat in a corner something glistened. To his pleasant surprise it turned to be a watch. The watch looked exactly like the one he received in the parcel. He gazed at the watch and stood thinking for a while.

'Come on, it is getting late.' His colleague called him. Engrossed in deeper thoughts, Vel followed him to the office. It took more than thirty minutes to hand over everything at the counter. The clock showed 11 pm, when he came out of the office. Unusually, he felt very tired on that day and wanted to go home as quick as possible.

Vel started to walk on the long stretch of road that took him home. Except roaming stray dogs, the road looked empty. Usually, he enjoyed walking alone on that stretch of road. Whether it is a full moon night or a new moon night, he enjoyed his late night walk. But on that day he wanted to go home as soon as possible. He reached home within five minutes. After taking a refreshing bath in the cold water, he stretched himself reclining on the wall. He loved to sit like that after a tiring day. Dora brought in the plate with the food served. Placing the plate in front of him, Dora sat near him. With the right hand in the plate, his left hand entwined Dora fondly with love.

'So, what is the news today?' Dora started the conversation with a casual tone.

'Hmm.' Without answering her question in detail, Vel finished his dinner quickly. Still, his mind was not at rest and he felt a sort of restlessness within him. Washing his hand in the plate itself, he lied down on the floor. Dora helped him to rest his head on a pillow, but he pushed it away and rested his head on Dora's lap. "Hmm, it is heaven" Vel whispered with much love without looking at Dora. The warmth the saree with its creases made him feel relaxed and comfortable. Nothing is equal to this warmth and nearness of love. Understanding his longing for some comfort, Dora fondly caressed his curls of hair that touched his forehead. Her face beamed with pride for a moment, how he looks so handsome, am I not lucky to have him as my husband. Dora's touch relieved his restlessness immediately, and he went to deep sleep within minutes. To continue...