Those Foreign Nights . Love In First Time

 Ravi was a poor but intelligent boy who grew up in the streets of Patna. His father ran a small shop and his mother worked as a maid. Ravi's dream was to do something big, something that would change the condition of his family.

                 

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Working hard day and night, studying through tuitions, books, and free YouTube classes, Ravi cleared the TOEFL. Then he applied for a scholarship to an American university - and the miracle happened. He got a full scholarship.

When Ravi breathed in the air of Boston for the first time, he thought he was the hero of a film. Everything was different here - the people, the weather, the language, the food. But the fire inside him was still the same.

It was the first day of class. Ravi entered the classroom, tired and hesitant. And that's when he saw Alice.

Alice... fair skin, open blonde hair, big blue eyes, and a confident gait. She was an American girl but she had a different warmth.

When Ravi told about himself in broken English, the other students smiled slightly... but Alice's smile was different - genuine and understanding.

"You're brave," she said.

At that moment, Ravi felt for the first time that someone understood him.

Days passed… they started working together on group projects. Ravi’s modesty and hard work impressed Alice, and Alice’s free spirit attracted Ravi.

One evening, when it was raining, the two came out of the library. Alice shared an umbrella and looked at Ravi and said, “Wanna come over for tea?”

Ravi was quiet for a while… but then said yes.

The apartment had books in the cupboards, lights hung on the walls, and the atmosphere was filled with the sweet magic of music.

They had masala chai, Ravi sang some Hindi songs to her, and Alice gave her her first taste of red wine.

That night they watched a movie together – “Tamasha”. Alice liked Ranbir’s character very much. As soon as the movie ended, Alice asked, “Do you also feel like you are pretending to be someone else?”

Ravi said softly, “Every single day…”

Alice leaned towards him… and said, “Then stop pretending… just be you.”

After that there was silence for a few moments. Then Alice held Ravi’s hand.

Slowly they came closer. For the first time their lips touched each other. That moment… that warmth… as if they had known each other for centuries.

The night passed in their arms. For the first time Ravi felt a girl’s breath so closely. Alice’s hair was scattered on his chest and her warm palm was on Ravi’s cheek.

Now they started spending time with each other often. Alice introduced Ravi to her friends, Ravi introduced her to his mother on video call.

One night, when it was snowing outside and the room was warm with the heater, Alice said to Ravi, “You’ve changed me.”

Ravi smiled and asked, “How?”

“Now I know what love feels like. Not just physical… deeper.”

That night they not only touched each other, but also understood each other. They did not know when the limits of the body reached the soul.

Ravi started thinking everything was a dream. But every dream brings its own reality.

One day Alice said, “Would you stay here after studies? With me?”

Ravi kept quiet… He wanted to return to India and help his family. But Alice wanted Ravi to stay here.

They did not talk for many days. Both had become used to each other, and now the distance was beginning to hurt.

One night Ravi suddenly arrived at Alice's apartment. The door opened, Alice was sitting alone inside. Her eyes were moist.

Ravi hugged her without saying anything.

The same warmth again... the same whispering of heartbeats. They once again felt each other completely - as if it was the last time.

In the morning Ravi said, "Maybe we are not meant to last forever... but we are meant to be remembered forever."

Alice smiled, "And I'll remember you... every time it snows."

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