Sunday, December 17, 2006

Christmas with Mischa

"Max, do you want to dance?"

Max grinned ... "C'mon Mischa ... you know I can't ... not with these two left feet."

She smiled and said, "It doesn't make any difference, Max. I'll take care of you." and led him to the dance floor.

And she did take care of him ... her graceful steps compensating for his awkward movements ... Not that too many were looking at him as they danced.

And when they played the slow numbers, all they did was embrace and gently sway to the music ... the whole world ceased to exist ... time stood still ... and everyone and everything else melted into the background ... it was just ... Mischa and Max ... the smiles on their faces reflected the state of their joyous hearts ... hearts overflowing with affection, devotion, adoration, passion ... love ...

Love ... the wonderful warm feeling Max felt everytime he said the word "Mischa" out loud ... Why did that one word bring a smile to his face? ... the one word that brought back so many pleasant memories ... the most pleasant of them all being their dances on Christmas-eve.

Christmas ... for Max, it was special ... he celebrated the birth of the Lord and the birth of the love of his life ...

Christmas was here again ... the decorations were up, beautifully wrapped presents lay under the Christmas tree and milk and cookies were left for Santa ... but this year, Max didn't go to the dance ... he came straight back home after Church ... he stayed up, listening to carols and flipping through photo albums ...

"Why are you crying, Daddy?" ... little Eliza had crept downstairs ...

"What are you doing here, darling? Did you have a bad dream?"

"I miss Mom" she said as he snuggled up to him on the couch

"I miss her too, dear."

He sighed, kissed her on her forehead and then hugged her tight. Then they looked at the photo albums together, and smiled as they relived all the joyous moments that they'd shared with Mischa. He even let her open a few of her presents and grinned as she leapt with joy everytime.

Some time later, Max notices that Eliza has fallen asleep on the couch, surrounded by her many gifts. He smiles at his lil' angel sleeping so peacefully ... and gently lifts her up and takes her to her room.

Finally he's alone once again ... he turns off the carols and puts on a slow number that they'd danced to every year for so many years ... and as he leans back on the couch and closes his eyes, he hears the familiar voice ...

"Max, do you want to dance?"

He smiles and says, "Yes Mischa"

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Wish you all a very Happy Christmas ... I just hope I don't spend the holidays working ... :) Anyways, wish u guys have an awesome time!!! Cheers!!! :)

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17 Comments:

Blogger Tejas said...

Sweet! Love transcends everything, which even Johars and Chopras cant surpass:)

And there's no better time than Christmas. I still remember my school days when Santa bought us lots of toffees and cakes:)

10:00 AM  
Blogger Priyankari said...

Happy Christmas to you too!

BTW, did u write that story urself? It's wonderful and very touching!

11:24 PM  
Blogger anup.777 said...

@Tejas
yup me too ... good old fun days ... :)

@Priyankari
Thank you ... :) Yup, I wrote it myself ... sappy ones are my speciality ... :)

I just wanted to emphasize how important it is to spend such times with loved ones ...

12:03 AM  
Blogger Flyaway Mind said...

that was lovely..christmas do floods us with nostalgic memories of gone away days, as do every other celebrations...

1:22 AM  
Blogger Keshi said...

I know my Christmas wud be a very blue one this time...but I'll cope. Cos I have to find a new place and I'll be moving out just after Christmas...

Anyways it's all for the best.

Dun work during Chrissy Anup...life is much more than work. TC n have a very merry Christmas HUGGGGGGGGGGZ!

Keshi.

5:52 PM  
Blogger Kathy said...

Merry Christmas dear... muaahh!! dun work on x'mas lol ^_^ at least on xmas eve... hehe! u alone right? awwwww....enjoyyyy!

Oops and its been a while i didnt hear the names Max, Eliza and Mischa... cool! i kinda miss that! ;)

u take care and thanx for the email last time yaar! ^_~

Godbless....

cheers**

5:30 AM  
Blogger SCRIBBLEZ TO WAKEUP said...

Hey...Special story here....I love the name Mischa n the essence..WIsh u a Happy Xmas n a Bright NEw Year too!

7:05 PM  
Blogger SeePearrl said...

beautiful lines again :)

Merry Christmas!

5:05 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Sigh!!!!

:(((((

..Me

1:57 AM  
Blogger Melyong said...

spending time with the loved ones are wonderful. not many people get that chance. hopefully your christmas will be wonderful.

6:43 AM  
Blogger tulipspeaks said...

touching story dear.. hugsss..

Happy holidays!


=ammu=

7:14 PM  
Blogger Dalicia said...

if u want to dance with me. i'm here if u can keep up with me and keshi...hahaha

or u can watch me and keshi dance!

merry christmas

11:01 PM  
Blogger anup.777 said...

@Flyaway Mind
Thanks so much for dropping by!! ... Merry Christmas!! :)

@Keshi
Huggz rite back Keshi, ... I'll be alone this yr too ... family is going away for the holidays ...

All the best wid ur new place dear .. and of course it will all be for best ...

:)

@Kathy
ya i love those names too .. and try to use at least one of those names in my stories ...

thanks for ur email too dear ... have a gr8 time!!! :)

@Scribblez
Thank u buddy!!! .. wish you and ur family the same! :)

@White Forest
thank you so much ... :)

@Rose
Story too sappy for u, Rose? :) will give humour a shot next time .. enjoy Christmas, dear fren!! :)

@Bubbly Soda
absolutely ... family is such a gr8 blessing na?

hv a wonderful Christmas Mel! :)

@Ammu
Thanks dear ... huggs rite back at ya .. :) enjoy ur holidays!!!

@Dalicia
I'll watch for a while ... and then join the both of ya ... it'll be so much fun!!! :)

Merry Christmas!!! :)

8:13 PM  
Blogger Marutham said...

Hello ,
Wish u a very happy new year & hope u had a great christmas- (NOT WORKING ;) _ but having fun)
Well.... a very touching write up there! :)

11:59 AM  
Blogger Puneet said...

lovely ...
wish a very merry christmas and happy new year dear..

5:02 AM  
Blogger tulipspeaks said...

Happy New Year Dear.. muuuaxxx


=ammu=

9:26 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Touching!!

5:24 AM  

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