This is how it is . . .

“Its finally here”, she felt, looking at the calendar.

It was that time of the year, when young and old alike have a tingling feeling in their hearts.

He hadn’t thought through – how he would do it. His work had been partially done for him though – a group of friends had decided to visit a nearby scenic place, in an effort to coax them into expressing their feelings for each other.

She was prepared to answer, and even ask the question if necessary. She just knew it was going to happen.

Waves of the lake were splashing across the rocks on the shore and setting the tone for that beautiful sunset.

He was bit unsure of what he was gonna say, but he was sure enough of what was going to happen.

All of them were having fun – clicking photographs, eating roasted corn and sipping masala tea under that lovely twilight.

She was looking into the sunset – just enjoying the moment – something she would reminisce later, during her lifetime.

Then he said it to her, just like that.

She smiled.

Until that time, she had spent hours preparing an appropriate answer. But in the beauty of the moment she could just smile. : )