The evening sky was painted in shades of pink and gold, and the soft wind carried the fragrance of jasmine from nearby gardens. Mani walked beside Laya, feeling the pulse of his own heart beating faster with every step, every glance, every shared silence.
"Is this something else?
Is this something else?
Is this something else?
Is this something else?"
Krishna and Gajanan were teasing each other nearby, attempting a mock sword fight with sticks, while Bharath and Ashik danced clumsily, tossing flower petals into the air. The playful chaos around him somehow made his own emotions feel more alive, more vivid.
"When I see you, my heart races,
When I hear your voice, my heart races,
When I touch your hand, my heart races,
When I think of you, my heart races."
Laya looked at him, shy but amused, tucking a stray hair behind her ear. Mani couldn't help but smile, caught in the sweetness of her presence. Even the teasing and laughter of friends faded into the background, leaving only the rhythm of his own heartbeat and the soft warmth of hers.
"Your smile is like a blooming flower,
Your eyes are like sparkling stars,
Your presence is like a gentle breeze,
Your love is like a sweet melody."
The breeze carried petals around them, Krishna's playful shouts echoing from the distance, Monal and Sunitha mimicking a dramatic dance. Mani felt every moment crystallize — every word, every gesture, every glance from Laya becoming a treasure he wanted to hold forever.
"Every moment with you is a treasure,
Every word from you is a blessing,
Every touch from you is a comfort,
Every glance from you is a delight."
Mani paused, looking at her fully, letting the wonder sink in. The world around them — playful chaos, fluttering petals, golden sunlight, distant laughter — became a perfect symphony, echoing the magic of this feeling.
"Is this something else?"
And in that moment, he knew the answer: yes. It was something else. Something extraordinary. Something worth every heartbeat, every flutter, every glance — a love that made the world feel alive and infinitely beautiful.