IT had been a wonderful night. We had just enjoyed an Academy-Award winning comedy before having a superb dinner at this posh restaurant rounding off with a slow leisure walk at Marina. But now as I sent her on the way back, my heart started to tink. Our hands joined, tenderly pressing her palm within mine. I was lost in a world of happiness. Her gentle gaits were golden blossoms to me, making me forgetting my shyness.

The air was nightime-sweet, filled with scents of grass. And it was warm and smelt delicious, like the forest after a rain. In the shadow of the night, we had finally reached her house. But as she turned around to say the usual "Good night, take care.", the words did not come out this time. She just smiled as our eyes met. A special type of smile it was. A sudden urge grew in me. An urge to kiss those rosy-red lips of hers.

Should I ask her first? What if she refuse? Or should I just do it? And take the risk of being charged for molesting? Or worst, the risk of losing this lovely beauty before me? I was confused and afraid. Yes I was afraid. I could hear my own hearts panting in the silents of the surrounding. I wetted my dry lips as my hands rested on her small shoulders. Her innocent looks plus my longing was really killing me. I decided to just do it.

I guessed she must have received my body language quite well or maybe she could read my thoughts. Whatever the reason was, she took a deep breath, closed her eyes and held her chin up invitingly. I positioned my head, closed my eyes and descended slowly towards her. As we drew nearer and nearer, I could smell her perfume, a smell that added to my intoxication. I could feel her breathing and I gathered any moment now was the big moment.

I moved closer and closer and could almost feel the softness of her lips on mine...

"OUCHHHHHHHHH!" A sudden alarming shriek killed the romantic atmosphere and echoed in my right ear almost bursting the ear-drum within.

Stunned, I opened my eyes to be greeted by angry look. I gathered that in my approach I had stepped on her small foot, spoiling the polish on those new high-heels and also my chance for that night...