And the moon was up there,flooding the whole surroundings--trees,forest,valleys,cotteges,flowers,gardens and courtyard. Flooding them with it's milky white hues.It all became very surreal.The men were happy.The flowing alcohol,clinking glasses---the bonfire,the dancing and singing  troops of tribals in the courtyard of the Resort---All pointed out to  that, this was  a different world all together.One can rarely visit the same again  in a lifetime.

And the moon was up there,giving perhaps an indication of the things to come.Or it was exhaulting one to do something----Something keeping with the mood of a sensuous romance of nature, conjured by somebody invisible up there,throwing in the fragrance of Hasnuhanh to intoxicate the mind.Even the birds in their nests may be making love in this beautiful night.

And the moon was up there and she was  there too,sitting alone , a little away from the others.The burning amber flame and a glow created by the moonlight was creating a montage of light and shadow on her. She was there and yet very far.

Ritam thought for a while,looked at his glass and then threw the pale Orange liquid on a nearby bush.Alcohol,that went inside was enough to tear the inhibitions that he had.He knew that he can not let this moment go---It was too precious.

He stood up and walked towards her.Flittingly he noticed that nobody including boss is noticing anything as boss and others are enjoying themselvs to the full.

He said-hi!

She was startled.She said shyly-hi!

Why are you sitting alone?Why not with  other ladies?

Just like that.Not feeling like...

Any problem?Are you well?

Nothing...Baba,just I am not Accustomed to this kind of things.Can't adapt to it.

But ...Dear,twice or thrice a year.It will be like this--This is a marketing meet...and you are in that department.

I know,yet I want to avoid.

Want to have another soft drink or juice?

No,no...please  don't bother, I  had enough.

How about a walk,in this beautiful moonlight?Upto the last Cottege,atleast....?

Her face suddenly  lighted up-sure, why not? That will be nice....

Ritam's heart started pounding.He knew in coming few seconds, the world may or  may not  be his....!

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