We walked for a while crossing many trees and bushes. Between every bush there was a couple cuddling up much more than just romantically. The surrounding bushes provided perfect cover and privacy.
I whispered to Ravi “what is this place”? He said “kind of a park where you will mostly find couples looking for some privacy and together time”. I replied “why do they need to seek privacy outside when they can simply find it at home”?
He gave me a wicked smile and continued walking. We reached the very end which had an even thicker bush cover and totally deserted. Ravi spread a mat on the grass and we settled on it.
We sat together really close like a couple. Ravi already had his hand around my waist from behind. I was sitting totally carefree and without any inhibitions.
Ravi said “what do you think Anita? Who are all these people”? I replied “they looked like normal couples in love to me”. He said “only 10% of them are really married couples. All others are in clandestine relationships”.
I felt like an idiot for not having figured this out earlier and kept quiet. Ravi nudged my waist and asked “so why do you think we are here Anita”? I knew the answer but decided to play dumb.
I said “what do I know, you are the one who brought me here. So you tell me”. Ravi replied “do I look that dumb to you to believe your lies”? I said “ok we are here for that CALL that I made to you. Now you tell me what you are expecting from me”.
He said “let’s cut to the chase Anita. I am looking forward to having a no strings attached relationship with you”. I said “you mean a clandestine relationship like the other couples are having here”?
He nodded yes. I teasingly asked “and what makes you think that I will accept it”? He laughed and said “you already accepted it Anita otherwise why would you be here with me now”.
I said “yes I made THE CALL but only to find out what you really meant by it”. I was looking at him while talking, I asked “tell me something first, why would an old woman like me interest you compared to younger women your age”?
He said “let me tell you something Anu, sorry if I may call you so”? I thought no one has ever called me Anu ever, not even Prakash. So if my latest new young lover likes to call me that way then why not.
I would simply trademark that name only for him… I smiled and said “you are the first one to call me Anu and I love it. So from now on you will call me Anu only”.
Ravi was visibly brimming with genuine happiness now. He said “so Anu I would any day choose you over others, younger women included. This is because you are just like wine which gets only better with age”.
The next moment Ravi put his lips to mine in a quick kiss. He was a pathetic kisser but I did not mind it. After the kiss, I asked “so how many women have you kissed like this Ravi”?
He quickly replied “you are the first Anu”. I almost shouted saying “you are such a bad liar. I would have been fine even if you said I was the umpteenth one”.
He replied in a serious tone. He said “I can swear that you are the first. Remember that day in the cab I told you I have zero practical experience. I meant it”.