That scorching summer, six months into our marriage, is forever etched in my mind. Scarcity of water in the lakes had compelled the authorities to curtail the water supply by 50%.Ours was an arranged marriage, hence physical intimacy was fleeting & awkward. This lack of touch was getting to me . The water situation got worse, we started receiving supply every alternate day. We were taking bucket baths those days, as showers consumed a lot of water. Since there were only two buckets left to last us through the day, I suggested we shower together to save water. (Continued in caption) Since we were both working, time was at a premium in the mornings. Even though you found my suggestion a bit unnerving at first, you agreed to my utter delight. So we stood naked & close in the bathroom with me pouring small mugs of water on our thirsty flesh. Two mugs later, I realized that the potent combination of cold water, liquid shower gel & burning skin had started a happy war. Your flesh, similar to mine, was thirsty & hungry. In that rented flat's tiny bathroom with a carpet of chipped tiles, we created our own personal monsoon.Later that morning the rain dance continued, without water but with a more viscous fluid, till all the dams were drained. Summer became my favourite season. #bath #summer #RainDance #PersonalMonsoon #YoPoWriMo #yqbaba
