Rain manA Story by RupsRain and hearts, find that moment in timeMy
relationship with rain goes back many years, it made the most difficult days
simpler I believed, as I heard the sound of rain from my window sill my heart
jumped in joy. Did I need anyone to enjoy the moment with, maybe no, the rain
and I share a moment that many people wish to spend with that one person. It
was like a blessing, like an angel passing by making people smile. Children
jumping in puddles of water, old man and his lady walking sharing the umbrella
in their hand. The young couple looking into each other’s eyes as the lady
pushed herself against his chest, some people sitting in their balcony sipping
a cuppa chai and looking quietly at the rain and enjoying the tiny droplets
falling on their faces. It was a normal day which had suddenly turned into a
beautiful evening. I
quickly announced my desire to step out of my house to my family as I heard the
sound of joy, the sound of rain falling. None of us carried the umbrella, it
was the middle of summer and we were already experiencing hot days in North
India. Rain today was like a surprise you get from your close one on your
birthday so we all quickly slipped into our shoes and ran down the stairs.
Hands open, like a shot from Shahrukh Khan movie, we all giggled and laughed
and let rain wash all our stress from last few days away. My
friends brother walked around and noticed us all making quite a noise, it was
late evening and there were no street lights much on the lane so he told us to
not take much time and get back to our houses in time. We told him we will and
he made his way towards the other street. While
my friend and I stood talking endlessly of the day’s events. I suddenly noticed
him standing on the other side of the street getting drenched in rain; he was
dressed in a suit, looking sharp and well attired. I could see his face a
little as the light fell from the street light on him. He turned his head
towards our side and I noticed his sharp features and a strong gaze. He wasn’t
very tall but his face had a charm that could make a few stop and look at him.
I wondered why would he be getting drenched in the rain at this hour and that
too in a suit, would he be waiting for someone or was he as excited as us to
pleasure the raindrops on him. For a moment the lightning flashed and I felt I
saw his face shining bright, in that moment I noticed a vibrant smile, and a
striking stare it was as though the rain was purging away his pain while he
stood still wanting to move. I smiled back with ease, and realized that I had
never seen his face around. But maybe he needed the reassurance of a smile from
someone who didn’t know him, who didn’t know his story, but who could relate to
his moment of calm that the rain brought to him. © 2017 Rups |
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Added on August 15, 2017 Last Updated on August 15, 2017 AuthorRupsBangalore, IndiaAbouthi i am an explorer, a traveler, a headstrong woman, someone who has achieved everything i set my eyes on and yet find myself looking which makes me a happy soul. there is so much to learn in this be.. more..Writing
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