It was nearly 3o Clock and I was wondering if I had given Sanjay the right directions. I knew in my mind that it will not be proper to call him given he will be driving through the twists and turns of the Khandala ghat. I had just drove myself in the heavy rain in the morning, and cannot believe the road would have got any easier especially with the continued July rains. I was wrestling with my predicament deciding to call Sanjay or not when Asha hugged me from behind gave me a kiss on my shoulder and softly in her lovely voice said " don't worry honey they will be here". I turn around and all my anxiety and my worry just melted listening to the sweet reassuring voice of the love of my life, the most beautiful women in the world standing right in front of me.
Now to introduce myself, I am Sameer, all of 40 years of age working as Project Manager in one of best known software firms of India. I am an average looking Indian man standing at 5'10". One look at me and you will know that I used to be a decently built guy with a toned body. But the job pressures and the years have taken their toll on my body and I can count myself amongst the chubby crowd around. Asha is the centre of my universe and my wife of 15 years. Before that she was my girlfriend since degree college and the only woman I have been with in my life. She is 36 stands at 5'6". Unlike me however she has taken good care of herself with Yoga and exercise. She can easily pass of as a 30 year old. Her stats are 34-28-36. She has small but perky breasts with small nipples.
Just I was getting excited and intoxicated by the beauty in front of me the silence was disturbed by my phone:
"Hey Sameer, Sanjay here. I have just taken a right off highway and heading toward S.V. Road. I can see the Velvet Hills Retreat." – he said.
" Just follow the road and don't stop till you come at dead end. It's the last bunglow on the road. I will just come out and stand near the gate" - I said.
The happy sparkle in my eyes was not hidden from the woman who is used to read all things in my eyes even before I ever say a word. The woman knew my soul. She just smiled and gave me a kiss as I ran towards the gate. The building itself is covered on all sides by different plants and beautiful garden from all sides. If you didn't not know the place you would think it's a building far away from hustle bustle in the middle of nowhere with no population around. The efforts put in by Asha to maintain the place is quite evident.
I stood at the gate as I could see a car coming towards me from a distance. I waved at the car and stood there with a bit of excitement to welcome my guest. As they neared Sanjay from the driver's seat waved at me and smiled as I opened the gate gesturing them to bring the car in. I pointed him to the parking area while I closed the gate behind me. Sanjay got out of the car and was stretching the fatigue away from the long drive from Mumbai. Not that the distance is much but the traffic always kills. And with the rains it gets worse.
Anyways I walked to him and shook his hand. " Nice to finally meet you in person. Welcome to our humble abode" – I said.
I hope the excitement was not too evident when I turned and smiled at Rajani who was just getting out from the other side. Its not that we didn't know each other nor did we have any misconception about why we were all here for the weekend. We had met on a swingers site online but our interactions had been mostly online on chats or phone calls sometimes, and had seen both Rajani and Sanjay only a couple of times on video chat. Infact with so many fake profiles and weirdoes around we had been extra cautious and interacted more than a year before finally agreeing to meet in person. In India we have to be doubly sure since it's not too common or acceptable as in the west. Luckily being first time for both couples we had been on the same understanding since beginning.
I turned back to Sanjay and said "Hope you could find the place easy."
"Well not too much but it's a bit away from the highway and not too many people around to ask for directions. Though I must say I am glad it's so secluded and away from the world"- Sanjay said with a smile and a wink.
"Let's get inside and catch up. Let me help you with the luggage." I said while carrying a suit case and walking towards the house.
Sanjay carried one himself and walked in with Rajani behind me. As we entered the living room Asha was standing there with a welcoming smile. I just introduced Sanjay and Asha and Sanjay then introduced Rajani. I just shook her hand and looked at her from head-to-toe. She was exactly like I remember her from the video chats. She was 34 years old, a little short 5'3" but had a set of big breasts on the small figure. It maybe the effect of the Saree she was wearing or whatever but she looked amazing with the milky white skin and those light coloured eyes. I have always been a sucker for light eyes and maybe the reason I had approached them online was her description of light eyes and white skin, I must admit. Sanjay was 36, 5'7" and well-built guy white skin and a regular at the gym. As per his bio he was well endowed for a short man which was the reason Asha had agreed over my choice of the couple. As opposed to us they had an arranged marriage and stuck in a bit of orthodox family from what I understand. And this was their way of rebelling against the order so to speak.
My trance was interjected by the voice of Sanjay "Well can't go a marriage wearing jeans can she". It was obvious that he understood I was staring at Rajni and explained to us that they had made an excuse of attending some marriage of their colleague to get away on the weekend.
Ever the conversationalist and the great host she was, Asha offered us all some water and some hot tea. We just sat around having polite conversation. The tension and a bit of awkwardness in all of us in our interactions was pretty evident. It was the first time for us all and none of us knew of the correct convention or if infact there was any. Fifteen minutes of awkward conversations about our jobs and traffic and the rains I decided to take the initiative.
"Sanjay, I know Rajani and Asha are both not going to like when I say this to you, let us have a quick smoke." – I Said getting up.
Apparently he was an occasional smoker and I was an ex-smoker who had given up smoking but used to have one, once in blue moon. Surprisingly Asha understood exactly why I said what I said and just smiled at me as both of us proceeded outside. Once we were in the garden I pulled out a pack and offered him one. Both of us took the first puff and Sanjay gave a relaxed expression after the first puff.
"Well Sanjay, I hope Rajani doesn't mind me inviting you to a smoke but I just wanted to have a word with you, you know, just us guys" – Taking a puff I said.
"Well even I was wondering how to get away from the tension in the room"- laughed Sanjay as he let one more puff out.
"I can understand Rajani is a bit nervous , but like I said on the phone buddy, even if she is not up for it we will just make it a nice couple's weekend kind of thing. No pressure." – I said.
"Well to tell you frankly Rajani was as excited as me when we were leaving Mumbai to be here. It's her way of breaking from tradition so to say. It's just that talking about it and being here with you guys is totally different." – Sanjay Said.
"Well tell you what buddy, let me show you to your room and leave you alone for a while. If Rajani has any second thoughts just send me an SMS before coming down and we will be just 4 platonic friends I assure you." – I said.
He just nodded his head as we both threw our cigarette away as we walked towards the house. I noticed the ladies were not in the living room and we picked up their bags and I called out to Asha. I could hear some nice laughs as they entered from the back door and walked towards us. I could see visible difference on Rajani's face. She looked more relaxed and was looking into my eyes and was a lot less shy than just 5 minutes before.
" You have your cancer sticks and we have my rose garden mister." Asha said with the most beautiful smile and mischievous glint in her eyes.
"Let them get settled and rest for a while. They must be tired. I will show them to their room." – I said while proceeding upstairs with Sanjay and Rajani. I showed them their room and gave them a small tour of the room with the bathroom and the AC. I also showed them the candle and the match box since the area is prone to power cuts. The generator comes on in a minute, but just in case.
I came down and walked in the kitchen where Asha was making arrangements for the pool side party that we had decided to have. I hugged her from behind and kissed her long slender neck. She smiled at me while continuing to do her stuff.