Stranger by the sea – short contest story
She was standing by the side of the road parallel to the sea. The bottom of a very soft and yellow summer dress fluttered around her knees. In contrast, her dark tresses, with generous help from the wind, tried to obscure her face, protecting her beauty from passersby. You could inhale a sweet, inviting smell if you walked past her. Youth is beauty by itself and a youthful beauty is definitely one of nature’s gifts.
And a story that has a beautiful young woman, standing alone by the side of the road has to have a strong handsome man come in from somewhere, doesn’t it? So there he came – a dark leather jacket on a broad back, longish hair being boyishly tossed by the breeze and a low slung black motorcycle going phut-phut-phut between his knees. One glance at each other and a third person could have heard the crackle of electricity between them from a mile away!
“Want a ride?” he asked.
She didn’t even say anything. There is something about giving in to your instincts when they are screaming at the top of their voice. I am sure, a smaller voice inside her told her this was dangerous. But the butterflies in her stomach were enough to place herself on the pillion, place a hand on his shoulder and try to press against his hard back when he zoomed off.
They didn’t say much. Nothing in fact. She had no clue where they were going. But the woman in her loved the mystery and the fact that the man was so in charge. He smelled of cigarettes and the sea-wind. His hair was soft, almost like a woman’s. But he had a very manly stubble. His jacket was worn; it had definitely seen much travel. She wondered how many other women had sat on the bike and placed their hands on the shoulder. But his ear was so inviting and she her lips were already so close to it, her breasts completely crushed on his back…
The tip of her nose brushed against his ear. She felt him twitch, but he continued riding. Then, it was the tip of her tongue… But soon they stopped at a place. It was a small house on a smaller cliff, shielded by a thin film of palm trees from the drop to the sea. An army of clouds was marching towards them from far out into the sea.
He held his hand to her to help her get down. Then, without waiting for her permission, he scooped her off the ground, took her inside, put her on the bed. He was handsome. A strong jaw with thin lips gave way to sharp but kind eyes, a long nose and a furrowed brow. She felt shy. That seemed to make his eyes sparkle with more interest. When he put himself on her, she thought it was some of the best lovemaking she had ever had. When she snuggled up to him in his arms after they were both spent, she finally said something to him. She said, “Happy anniversary, darling.”
Anish Vyavahare: My name is Anish Vyavahare. I am a student of psychology and sociology. I like to travel to see new places, enjoy intelligent company and love the smell of a book! I think writing is a rewarding but lonely task.
The one that loves us, never really leaves us – Natasha.
Lovely story. It was really beautifully crafted. And twist was pleasantly surprising. Would love to read his and her journey from start till now..
bakwaas…..
really nice. loved it. wish der ws more
Very well written. Deep romantic thoughts and good description of minute details also. I liked the ending part very much.
One of the sweetest stories I have read in a long long time. I love it!
It’s great that you’ve kept it simple.. Extremely well-written!
One of the sweetest stories I’ve read in a long long time.. I love it!
awesome job…im proud of u!
The twist took the story to another level! I loved the language and the vivid description.
as we say short n sweet, this is wat it means.
BEAUTIFUL…
“black motorcycle going phut-phut-phut between his knees”
Liked the story !
This was so poetic….a natural flow and simple. I liked it.
I really liked the flow and the intensity, which you managed to maintain very well, throughout the story.. Nice work!
awwwww.. very cute!
hey ths is damn gud,grt work ya! lovely! keep it up!
Beautifully written! love it!
Something that seemed very familiar. Really liked the story.
Simple and clean… love the detailing ..it made me imagine every bit of the story unfolding in front of me while i was reading it ….
good…
nice story……………but the ending was typical like many other european short stories
“Youth is beauty by itself and a youthful beauty is definitely one of nature’s gifts.”
Beautiful picturesque of feelings!! Cheers!!
good that you described every detail so poetically. It kept me from wondering what the end would be
simple n sweet:-)
Charmingly crafted..intriguing indeed!
very well written, beautifully detailed.. i simply loved its simplicity!
Very nicely written…creates a visual image…end could have been more interesting
It’s been crafted fabulously, along with all the minute detailing… years passed,yet the spark in them was same!! great work..
Good1…The way u narrate things is amazing…..
All da best….We look forward 2 read ur second book….
awesome
Hey great story anish!! liked ur style alot!!! loved the ending!!! keep writing and posting
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apurva barve
Hey Anish..
Luvly Story…
nice one! descriptive and twisty…
Gud One.. Poetic description of story with romance..gr8
superbbbb……
Good one buddy……..Keep posting such stories
Lovely story.. Really touched me..
Way to go Anish..
Cheers,
Abhijeet
Really nice. Nice flow. Words that make the picture stand in front of eyes. And a very pleasant twist at the end. You should write more of such stuff!!!
Very nice story, extremely well written
God bless you…
” i love it”..
i’m willing to fall in love
anyways… i like the end… it is beautifully turn into affection and bond..
I like the way u describe both of them..
it is different
and kind of old literature fashion
i like it
really
hey good one
nice…..quite interesting…..gud job
Hey the story is well written… the starting is amazing.. the writer has neatly described the characters… the end could have been much better
Hi Anish,
Didn’t know U r a writer too…that too so sophisticated. good 1 dude ….. but whats d inspiration…….. bike can be related to you….but it was deep and genuine …… keep on writing nice work.
Hey Anish, nice one. Liked the plot, the detailing.
Awesome! Major like!
Hi,,,
i havent met you in person, but was recommended by a common friend..
well i m glad that she did else wouldnt have got a chance to read a fine story.all have already commented about your story and praised you..so will say the same thing again…..continue writing such stories..loved the ending specially
keep up the good work……….
Very nice!
mesmerizing as always
Nice story!!!
Keep it up dude
:)
nice one……
Keep it up……
luved the twist….!!! n wud hav liked if her features wer described too…!
HAHA! Nice one. More fantasy than fact
lovely story and a touchy explanation of a simple story. gud.. keep it up.
Hey,
Awesome story dude. The portrayal of the characters is very nice in this story… Fell in love with the girl
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