'Can you please tell, when do you have time for us?', Kriya said almost screaming.

'Oh wow Kriya! I work from nine to six, come back straight home to you, no parties, no friends, no social life .....nothing, just you and kids. Every weekend we go out for movies, dinner, shopping, your parent's place and everything that makes you and kids happy. And if still some time or energy is left, have to go out to attend business meetings and trips. I am really sick of all this. Why don't you realize that I too am a human and not a goddammit machine, Kriya?', I was so agitated by her non stop complaints and parameters of judging me that I exploded and left for office.

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The day commenced so bitterly that my mind was in a topsy-turvy state. I told my PA to not to bother me for sometime, no calls, no meetings.

I went to my office couch, removed my shoes and lied down. I closed my eyes and tried to calm my mind by remembering the good old days.

Stuck in this hectic life, running after money, success and power, I didn't realize how fast I was going until today ... ... when I stopped for a minute and realized just how fast, burdensome and nerve-wracking my life had become.

I remembered what I used to love as a young boy. My family, my friends, my fun, my freedom and above all 'her'.

A single thought of 'her' made me miss her more. I remembered each and every moment spend with 'her'. She was special for me in everyway because ......

'She was my first love'

The more I thought of 'her', the more I missed 'her'. 'Her' beauty and simplicity had always attracted me, like a moth to fire.

I was drawn towards 'her' and wanted to meet 'her' again, no matter what my wife, kids and society says. I wanted to see 'her' again, to feel 'her' close to me, to touch 'her', to hug 'her', to smile and cry with 'her' and to do all those crazy things I used to do when I was with 'her'. In other words .... ....

'To fall in love with her again.'

I took my mobile and book my flight tickets and lodge. I am finally going to meet 'her' again..
My first love.

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I cancelled all my meeting for the week and made other arrangements as I had decided to take a week's break.

I went back home and packed my bag with all necessary things and dainties. I was feeling delirious as well as hysterical. Kriya asked me so many questions but I was so annoyed with her that I remained silent. I took my bag and was about to leave when she held my hand.

When I turned around, I saw tears and regret in her eyes. She felt sorry for her behaviour.

I hugged her and smiled. I lied to her that I have some business trip and I will return in a week. She hugged me and told me to take care and call her when I reach safely.

Her smile and care was already making me feel guilty for what I was about to do but .... I had made up my mind. I won't stop this time.

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I reached my destination and check in to the lodge which was old fashioned, beautiful with slanting roof, comfortable and surrounded by hills.

I unpacked my bags, freshen up my self, changed into comfortable and warm clothes and went out.

I was exceedingly aroused of the thought of meeting 'her'. I took my backpack and started walking towards 'her'. It was going to be a longish walk but who cares. I was ready for all the challenges and difficulties to meet her and spend time with her.

I would touch her once again, feel her close to me, squander in her mesmerising beauty and may be would cry with her too. I will  love her till the end.

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I finally reached my destiny. I was standing at 'her' threshold... Like a long lost lover with eternal contentment in my heart, tears of happiness in my eyes, and my open arms ........ I sat beside 'her', drinking her beauty and feeling intoxicated...

I am finally meeting, 'her'...
My first love .....
'Beauty and calmness of nature'

My favourite poem:

What is this life, if full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare...

(By: William Henry Davies)

Hey all lovely people

This is dedicated to all those who actually love nature and feel it is there *First Love*

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Love yaa all 😘