{"id":65504,"date":"2021-05-20T07:24:33","date_gmt":"2021-05-20T07:24:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/?p=65504"},"modified":"2021-05-27T10:47:37","modified_gmt":"2021-05-27T10:47:37","slug":"taylors-tea-garden-by-ajit-muttucumaraswamy-chapter-one-15","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/taylors-tea-garden-by-ajit-muttucumaraswamy-chapter-one-15\/","title":{"rendered":"Taylers Tea Garden – By Ajit MutuCumsrawamy – Chapter 15 – James boarded a ship……"},"content":{"rendered":"

Taylors Tea Garden – by Ajit MuttuCumaraswamy <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

CHAPTER ONE (15)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

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James boarded a ship bound for Calcutta. The steamship was comfortable and journey pleasant. There were many people working in plantations who were returning to India.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>His first port of call was Madras. He found the climate was very similar to Colombo, hot and moist. He was used to the cooler climate of the hill country. He was also surprised that almost all the eating places were vegetarian.<\/b><\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>He took a trip along the road to Pondicherry where the French had established a trading post and a French territory. He was surprised to see that the roads were called \u201crue\u201d as in France.<\/b><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>There were offers to take him to the Nilgiri Hills where tea was growing. He turned the offers down as he was not sure the transport would be reliable and fast enough to return to the ship in time.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>When he arrived in Darjeeling, he was happy that the climate was very similar to the hill country of Ceylon but a little cooler. He had to wear a sweater. From Darjeeling he could see the Himalayas. He knew he could not find the time to go to the Himalayas. He was met by some of the planters who took him to see the plantations. It was an impressive scene,the array of plantations along the hillsides.<\/b><\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>The next few days were spent visiting various tea factories and meeting with local planters. He got very friendly one of them. Neil was from England, near the Midlands.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

They met for dinner. Neil was learning to cook local curries and needed to entertain visitors to taste and comment on his cooking.<\/b><\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c What do you think of the food.\u201d asked Neil.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c Excellent. As good as any Ceylon style curry, but a little bit different.\u201d replied James.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c I\u2019ve been learning to cook local curries. They use yogurt in their curries.\u201d said Neil.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c Alright. So that\u2019s where the taste comes from. It does add a distinctive and rich taste to the curry\u201d said James.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c They use a lot of coriander in their cooking. Coriander leaves and coriander seeds.\u201d said Neil.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c Yes. I did notice a different flavour. It makes a nice change, a welcome change. Less chilli is used and more coriander.\u201d<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c Yes. The curries have much less chilli up here in the Assam hill country.\u201d<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c The curries<\/b><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>are definitely more hot in Ceylon.\u201d said James.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c Maybe the ladies who cook the curries like their curries hot. Maybe they are hot in other ways too.\u201d said Neil laughing.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c Yes. They are hot in other ways too. I have no complaints.\u201d said James.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c We can visit some nauch dancing girls. They dance well. Sometimes they are available after the dance is over.\u201d said Neil.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c Is that right. Sounds very appetising. You are excited by the dancing and then you can ask for a private performance.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c Yes. But it comes at a price. That is to say, you have to whisper your offer into the ears of the owner of the premises. They are open to other offers. So the man with the best offer wins the dancer.\u201d said Neil.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c It\u2019s a kind of auction. Except that the first bid is also the final bid. No second chance\u201d said James.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c Yes. Counter offers are not accepted. Of course if you are very rich and well known, that counts for something. The girl and her family need the money, the most<\/b><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>they can get. Agreeing to spend the night with a big man brings other rewards too.\u201d said Neil<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c What kind of rewards?.\u201d asked James.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c The family will benefit from being given work in the rich man\u2019s farms.\u201d said Neil.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c Ah. Yes. I see what you mean. It sounds interesting. We don\u2019t have such things happening in Ceylon. Maybe it\u2019s not that sophisticated. Dancing takes place occasionally. When they have ceremonial days. Mainly men dancing anyway. We do not have such places of entertainment. The woman are conservative but it\u2019s not that difficult to find a young woman willing to stay with you. Marriage is a different thing. I was too young to get married when I arrived in Ceylon.\u201d said James.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c In India, lots of young women are training to be dancers. Lots even train to be singers. They give performances.<\/b><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>Dancing and singing is a career in India. Many are highly regarded in the community. They are a national treasure. They are much appreciated In their own communities.\u201d said Neil.<\/b><\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c I think there are families in Ceylon that make a living providing entertainment, dancing and even singing. I\u2019ve heard of it.\u201d said James.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c You must go and watch a dancer. They are a very good. They wear very attractive colourful clothing. And the dancing is exciting. We can go to a place close by. They know me. The closest place is a small town with shops, places for repairing carriages, temple and at the far end of the town there is a large building. I took it be the residence of a rich man. It must be that a rich man owns the place but allows it to be used as a place of discreet entertainment. Maybe the landlord<\/b><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>is a regular there.\u201d said Neil.<\/b><\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c I\u2019m looking forward to that Neil. I\u2019m in India and I want to see what India has to offer. It\u2019s not easy to get away from my work. I suppose we all face the same problem.\u201d said James.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c Yes. Planters are needed to keep an eye on things. Things can go badly wrong. Tea growing is a big investment. We are protecting that investment.\u201d said Neil.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>They were called to dinner by the head of the household staff. He was a very fair skinned man with grey hair and a bushy grey moustache. He was in charge of the household and managed the household staff. He did not wait in the dining room. He took his leave after checking that all the dishes were served. There was a bell which could be rung if anything was required.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>\u201cThe tea estate bungalow here seems to be on a grand scale compared to my estates like Loolecondere.\u201d said<\/b><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>James.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAh, yes. The standards here are much higher. We have been working in the tea industry for much longer than in Ceylon.\u201d replied Neil.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c I suppose the accommodation for workers is of a higher standard too?\u201d said James.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c Yes. We even have schools set up for workers children. It\u2019s a stable ongoing operation.\u201d said Neil.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c I would appreciate it if you could take me to see the school. I can assess the costs by having a look at the school\u201d said James.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c Certainly. We will make a trip down tot the school sometime in the morning.\u201d<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c Thanks. Your cook is very good. The food is delicious.\u201d said James tucking in.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c The cooking is essentially a local style which uses yogurt and spices like coriander. Onions, garlic and ginger of course are essential. Without onions and garlic, no cooking can happen. \u201d<\/b><\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c Yes. It is such an essential part of the cooking styles in this part of the world.\u201d said James.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>After the meal they had a short walk in the brazing climate of hilly Darjeeling and retired for the night.\u00a0<\/b><\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>James and Neill visited some of the plantations and the tea factories before arriving at the school. They were taken to see the Headmaster. He took them to see the classrooms and they walked along the school classrooms. The classrooms were open style with short walls on two sides.<\/b><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>The arrangement was simple and James could see that he could get an estimate done for building a school in a similar design. They were taken into the last classroom to take a look at the desks. The desks were slightly slanted with desktops<\/b><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>that could be lifted. The children were dressed simply, the girls wore white dresses and the boys wore white shirts and blue shorts. James could not concentrate on looking around as the teacher in the classroom was looking at him with a smile. Her cheeks were pink and cheekbones raised in an attractive manner, a blend of Assam and South China. Her smile was disarming but inviting. He walked towards the the teacher, while thinking of a good excuse to talk to her.<\/b><\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

He pointed to the chalk board and asked \u201c What is this writing board made of. I\u2019m thinking of getting some made for our local school in Ceylon.\u201d he said.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Her eyes were bluish and her smile charming, shy and playful at the same time.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c It\u2019s made of wood. The carpenter here can make this. He painted it black.\u201d she said.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

He wanted to say: \u201c Can I kiss your cheeks please. They are so inviting.\u201d<\/b><\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Instead he said \u201cThanks. I<\/b><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>must ask our carpenter in our estate in Ceylon to make something like this.\u201d<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Her cheeks were turning a deeper pink. Her lips were parted and her teeth gleamed as she said: \u201c Are you from Ceylon?\u201d<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

He wanted to say ; \u201c Please can I hug you just once.\u201d<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

But he said: \u201cI\u2019m working in Ceylon. I\u2019m from Scotland.\u201d<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Her eyes seemed to be saying \u201c You look very nice.\u201d<\/b><\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c I thought you were a Ceylonese.\u201d<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>James realised that Neil and the headmaster were waiting from him.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c Thanks. I must be going. They are waiting for me. \u201c<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c Goodbye. Nice to meet you.\u201d she said.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c Nice to meet you too. Bye\u201d he said and walked away to join Neil. The headmaster had gone.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>Neil and James went back to the house to have their midday meal. James kept thinking about the teacher while he was talking to Neil.<\/b><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>Her face kept coming into his thoughts. The roundness of her face. The deep pools of her eyes. Her shy smile. The beautiful array of her teeth. The charming dimples. The hair falling over her ears. The picture of her face kept coming back. He regretted failing ask her name. It would be a face that would remain in his mind for ever.<\/b><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>Do such things happen- he asked himself. You meet someone once and you never forget that person, that face. It happened to him many times. Sometimes the face of a woman remained etched in his memory. As if she was<\/b><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>comforting him. He could also sense her<\/b><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>taking him in, a similar response. She liked him. That was clear. He more than liked her. It was a kind of love at first sight. Maybe it does happen, he told himself.<\/b><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>Falling in love, at the sight of a person. The perfection of that face remained permanently in his mind. It was a memory that he wanted to keep. Something very pleasant that happened to him. It was almost an ache. He could have kissed her and felt a satisfaction that was special. Like a drink of water when you are very thirsty. He wanted to kiss her all over. A frenzy of kisses. He wanted to hold her face in his hands and kiss her eyes and nose and lips. It was as if he was in a dreamworld.<\/b><\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>He knew he was going away shortly. Going back to his lovely Thangam. Even Daisy was a treasure he could not resist. And yet, this face kept coming back, in his minds eye. He could not come to terms with what happened. He saw her at a distance and could not resist the temptation to take a closer look.<\/b><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>She was a very beautiful woman. Her smile charmed him. Her face captivated him. He made small talk to stay for a while. But Neil was waiting for him. He had to get back. He had to say goodbye. But the moment remained etched in his memory. Is life like this, he asked himself. It must be so, he told himself.<\/b><\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>After the meal, Neil and James went to look at the tea making machinery. The design were similar to the machine he had designed and installed in Loolecondere. The slight differences and the larger size of the tea roller he designed seemed to make a difference. The tea was well accepted in London. Governor Gregory had been informed of the potential of the<\/b><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>methods put together by James.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>\u201c I guess we are making tea using very similar methods. But you are using more of the leaves from each tea bush\u201d said James.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c Yes. It would be uneconomical for us to change our methods. The cost of our tea will increase and the profits will fall\u201d said Neil<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c I\u2019m hoping that our tea will fetch a higher price. A premium price. So far so good.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

I want to see your markets and shops. Are they very far away?\u201d asked\u00a0<\/b><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>James.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c Not too far. We can go over there if you like.\u201d said Neil.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>They travelled to the part of the small town where the shops and market were. As they arrived at the shops, James saw that lady again. The teacher was standing there. The magical face was there and she looked towards James and Neil. James eyes met hers. he waved at her. She waved back.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c Let me have a word with her, Neil \u201c said James and he walked briskly to where the girl was standing with her shopping bag. She stood there with a great smile, her beautiful teeth gleaming. He wanted to walk up to her and kiss her. but he walked up to her and asked :<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c Hello. We meet again. My name is James. What is your name?\u201d<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c My name is Lakshmi, just call me Lucky.\u201d she replied.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c Hi Lucky. I\u2019m interested in the artefacts and local foods. It seems<\/b><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>different from those in Ceylon. The food tastes different.\u201d he said.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c I can cook for you. Would you like to come to my home for dinner.\u201d she said.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c Certainly. Do you live close by?\u201d he asked.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c Yes. It\u2019s one but the last house over there, at the far end of this road.\u201d she replied.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c You can bring Mr. Neil.\u201d she said.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c I will go and ask him. Just a minute\u201d he said.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>Neil said that he will not coming as company rules do not allow for being social with locals. James agreed his own company rules were the same. James went back and told her that Neil will not be coming but he will come. She said she will start cooking in the afternoon as she marinated the meat and the yams. James said he will see her later and walked back to join Neil.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>Dinner arranged, James and Neil walked along the road and returned to the carriage. On the way back they discussed local customs. One was being generous to travellers. Total strangers are given shelter and food as it was customary to protect travellers fro the cold weather.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>In the evening, the carriage driver drove James to Lakshmi\u2019s house and went back agreeing to come later.<\/b><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>Lakshmi opened the door. Her shy smile made James want to hug and kiss her. But he held himself back and simply said \u201cHello\u201d and shook hands. She gave that great smile which bewitched him. He became bold.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/b><\/span>\u201c May I kiss you.\u201d he asked.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>Instead of answering the question, she came close to him and kissed him on his lips, with a softness which conveyed her attraction to him. It was so soft that he held her tight and felt himself becoming erect. They held each other tightly and kissed. Their tongues searching each other. James felt himself out of breath but she went on kissing him. He opened his eyes and saw her smile. It was the smile that captivated him. It was a shy smile with her eyes closing as she smiled. Her teeth shone with a beauty that James could not resist. He kissed her again. He held her tight again. This time he could not stop himself from kissing her neck. She closed her eyes.<\/b><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>Her hands moved down and touched him. James stood there wanting to see her breasts and to kiss them.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c Let us go to my bedroom. We can have dinner later. i have sent my father away to visit his brother who lives in the next village.\u201d she said.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c Yes. That is good. Thank you.\u201d said James following her to the bedroom.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

The bed was a small one but well covered in a cotton bed cover.<\/b><\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

She sat down.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/b><\/span>\u201c Thank you for coming. I wanted to see more of you the moment I saw you.\u201d she said.\u00a0<\/b><\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c Yes. I saw you and I could not take my eyes off you.\u201d he replied.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c How long will you be here?\u201d she asked.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c I will be here for three months.\u201d he replied.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c Will you come back?\u201d she asked.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c It depends whether my company wants me to come back. It could happen.\u201d<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c I want to be with you. I want to be your girl friend.\u201d she said.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c Thank you. I want to see you too. You are very beautiful.\u201d said James.<\/b><\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>She kissed him on his lips. It was a delicious feeling that James responded to with much pleasure. They kissed while she took off her dress and got into bed in her bra and pants, pulling the sheet back and covering herself.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>James took his clothes off and got into the bed. Her breasts were firm, round and her nipples erect. He sucked her nipples and she felt James while kissing him on his ear.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

He lay back as she came over him. Her smile was making James want to pull her down and kiss her. She moved gently, first on her knees and then as her urgency quickened she squatted and moved . James was in another world.<\/b><\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/b><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>They had their dinner soon after. The meat had been marinated in yogurt and tasted very different from the cooking in Ceylon. James agreed to meet her the next day after work.<\/b><\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>They<\/b><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>kissed briefly before James walked out and looked for his carriage. When he returned<\/b><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>to Neil\u2019s bungalow, Neil was asleep. They met at breakfast.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c How was your dinner?\u201d asked Neil.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c Very nice cooking. So different from what I\u2019m used to in Ceylon.\u201d said James.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c I have some news for you. One of the Loolecondere estate owners is arriving in Colombo in a few days.<\/b><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>They want you to return as soon as possible.\u201d<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c Really. I\u2019m just beginning to get to know this place.\u201d said James<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c Ah. Yes. I can see you are beginning to like this place.\u201d<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c But I suppose we are working for our companies. The owners have the last say.\u201d<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c I\u2019m afraid that is the way it is.\u201d said Neil.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c Any firm dates.?\u201d<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c No. But you must get back within two weeks.\u201d<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c So I have one more week to see what I can. This is much shorter than I expected.\u201d<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c Yes. But that\u2019s how it is. We must follow instructions.\u201d said Neil.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c Anything planned for today?\u201d asked James.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c Yes. We can visit some estates further up on the hills. You will be able to taste the teas that they make up there.\u201d said Neil.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c Thats good. I can try some of the tea which I\u2019ve only heard about.\u201d said James.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>James and Neil finished their breakfast. The carriage took them to the the hills along quite steep roads. They arrived in the estate and James was shown the tea factory. He could see that there were more workers involved in the processing as there was more hand rolling. The tea tasting took place with James paying compliments to the tea makers.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

They visited three estates before the return journey brought them back to Neil\u2019s estate.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>The evening was spent with Neil. James was anxious to visit Luxmi but contained himself. After dinner they sat down and chatted.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c What have you planned for tomorrow\u201d James asked.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c We can take a walk along the South of this estate. The tea bushes are in slopes. You could watch some tea plucking along the slopes. And see the tea making back in the factory.\u201d he said.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c That\u2019s good. We should be back early. I can have dinner with Luxmi. I promised to contact her.\u201d<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c Alright. That should be no problem. I can arrange the transport.\u201d said Neil.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>The next day was busy with the visit to the South side of the tea estate. They were back home early . James set off immediately. He reached Lakshmi\u2019s house and tapped on the door. Her father opened the door and asked him to come in, using his hands to point to the chair. He called out to Lakshmi and she responded by coming to the front of the house. When Lakshmi arrived, her father smiled at James, nodded his head, stepped out and closed the front door, saying something to Lakshmi in Nepalese.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>\u201c Welcome back James.\u201d said Lakshmi.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c Lakshmi, I could not wait to see you again. It was like your face and figure kept appearing to me all the time. I wanted to see you again\u201d said James.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c It was the same with me. I wanted very much to see you again. I kept thinking of you all the time.\u201d she replied.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/b><\/span>\u201c When i first saw you, I was pleased to see you. You seemed such a lovely woman. And to actually meet you again and kiss you was a miracle.\u201d he replied.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>Her English was spoken in a halting way.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c I\u2019m sorry. But I kept thinking of you. I know you are married. You did mention it.\u201d she replied.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c Yes. I did not want to tell you a lie. I liked you too much to lie to you.\u201d he said.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c Don\u2019t worry about it. I will be your friend anyway.\u201d she replied.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c Thank you Lakshmi. It\u2019s very nice of you . You are very kind.\u201d he replied.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c You are very nice too James. I really wanted to get to know you. You are very nice.\u201d she said.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>They made love. She sat on him and moved with vigour. He came from behind her. He looked at her body as he made love. Her body was perfect. Her curves were delightful. Looking at her from behind her, James was moved by the shape of her body. The rise and fall of her behind.<\/b><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>A woman with a perfect shape and curves making him quicken his pace. He kissed her posterior in affection. It was such a lovely delectable shape. She was relaxed with her arms spread out, her finger seemed to be stretching as she came to her end. James quickened his pace and fell exhausted on her body.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c I love you\u201d she said.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c I love you too\u201d said James, feeling a little confused as he said it. It was true that he loved her.<\/b><\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>James laid in bed and she massaged his body in a delicious way, gently kneading his muscles.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>\u201c I\u2019ll cook dinner. Please help yourself to the fruit wine\u201d she said.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

James poured himself a glass of wine. It tasted very good. He topped up his glass.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c I really like your cooking. Maybe i can arrange for you to come as a cook. Not now because i\u2019m still a junior officer, but later when I\u2019m a senior officer, I could say I need an indian cook.\u201d he said smiling, half serious but more in jest. Perhaps it was the wine talking.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c Please take me with you. If you will do that I will do anything you ask me to do.\u201d Lakshmi pleaded, stopping her work cutting onions and vegetables.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c I can\u2019t ask you to come with me on this trip. The owner of the company has arrived from England and is waiting for me.\u201d replied James.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c Please ask him if i can come over.\u201d she asked, while chopping some coriander leaves.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c Not a problem . i will ask him if we can have a cook come over from India.\u201d he replied.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c Thanks.\u2019 she said.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>The cooking was over as she had made a quick soup with potatoes, onions, tomatoes, cauliflower and mushrooms, topped up with fish boiled separately.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>They had their meal. James watched her eat the delicious soup in a delicate way, spooning it into her beautifully shaped lips. He felt he was blessed by God to meet such a gracious woman. He also felt a pang of guilt when he thought of Thangam. He thought he was blessed more than his fair share. Thangam\u2019s delicious curries and her delightful body and now this amazing woman. He would never leave these places and go back to Scotland, he said to himself.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>He returned to the estate bungalow around midnight. Neil had gone to sleep. It<\/b><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>was usual for Neil<\/b><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>to go to bed very early. The woman who opened the door for him smiled gently as he stepped in. Her face was round and her cheek bones were slightly lifted. Her lips were like the petals of a special flower. The wine he drank may have made him see things very sharply. He stood aside as she closed and locked the door and turned around. He could not stop himself from holding her, his tall figure towering above her. She smiled and did not resist him as he kissed her cheeks. He kissed her gently on her lips. Her lips were soft and yielding. He let her go not wanting to cause a disturbance. She walked ahead of him towards her room which was at the far end near the kitchen.<\/b><\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>She opened her door and went inside her room and looked at him. She smiled, her beautiful teeth sparkling.<\/b><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>He walked towards her and kissed her again on her lips. He felt her arm holding his hand and tugging him, pulling him into her room.<\/b><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>She locked her room and took off her clothes off. James followed removing his cloths and placing them on the bed. He felt awkward about taking his pants off as he was having a strong erection. They stood and kissed.<\/b><\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>She got into bed and lay there bare bodied with her arms by her side. He made love for a very long time before he could come. She moved over him and moved gently as his erection subsided slowly.<\/b><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>When she had finished she lay back. James got dressed and kissed her before going to his room. She smiled mischievously as he crept out of the room and tip toed to his room.<\/b><\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>The next morning, Neil and James had their breakfast, served by the girl who had opened the door for him and invited him to her bed the previous night. James could not stop himself from looking at her and recalling the previous night. Neil noticed his eyes following the girl as she served the breakfast.<\/b><\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c Ah, I see you remember the girl from last night.\u201d said Neil.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c Yes. Sort of.\u201d said James defensively, thinking of an excuse for his rash behaviour the previous night and it came to him.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c Yes. i was a little drunk when i came in last night. Sorry if i disturbed you.\u201d said James.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c No. I was not disturbed. It\u2019s just that I saw your eyes following her and I wondered whether you were given a taste of her. These people are very generous you know.\u201d said Neil.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c I must confess that she was very open and I did enjoy a short stay in her room. She was very generous, lavish even.\u201d said James smiling.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c Yes. bless her little soul. She is very generous to me whenever i so desire. i cannot come to terms with her generosity. She is so undemanding. Never asks for anything. Just takes her normal pay.\u201d<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c As you say, she is one of those women who are generous. Mind you, she did enjoy herself. \u201d said James smiling.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c My feeling is that it\u2019s normal for young persons in these parts to enjoy their youth and experience sex before getting married.\u201d said Neil.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c Yes. I agree. It\u2019s something cultural. It\u2019s acceptable for young persons in these parts of the world to see a bit of life, enjoy themselves before they marry and have children.\u201d said James.\u00a0<\/b><\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c Once you get married, it becomes a routine. Feeding and looking after the family becomes your life.<\/b><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>Many are working and looking after family as well. My girl is certainly not missing out on her days of freedom. She is willing to have sex at any time. Even when she is having her period. She will warn me. Couple times i was feeling so horny that I had sex with her when she was having her period. It\u2019s like having<\/b><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>normal sex, more or less. But you have to rush to have a shower.\u201d said Neil.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c Well, the beast is so demanding. And the girl is so undemanding.\u201d said James.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c Exactly. You hit the nail on the head. She is is so very nice and gentle that i sometimes wonder whether i should marry her.\u201d<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c She has no children?\u201d asked James.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cNo she has no children. She has some handkerchief\u2019s she uses after sex. She says that by using the hankies, she stops herself from getting pregnant.\u201d<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAlright. That\u2019s explains it. Or else she is a barren woman.\u201d said James.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c You could be right. Whatever it is, I don\u2019t want to lose her. She is a wonderful gift to me. I don\u2019t get jealous. I don\u2019t worry about her having sex with another man. She is generous to me. She shows by her actions that she is available to me at any time. I can do anything to her. She has indicated that she is available to me all the time. She indicated that i can come into her room at any time and have sex with her, even when she is asleep. That is generosity that i cannot decline.\u201d said Neil.\u00a0<\/b><\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c But how is it that you are not jealous? After all she is yours and how is it that you don\u2019t feel angry, jealous, upset or have the feeling that something that is yours is being given away to some other person. I would want to murder any man who tries to make love to my<\/b><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>female companion\u201d asked James.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c Good question James. I have no answer to that. It so happens that she is very young and so she would like to have sex with boys her own age. It\u2019s not fair for me stop her from having sex with men her own age.\u201d said Neil.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c Fair enough. I can see where you are coming from.\u201d said James.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c Let\u2019s get back to today\u2019s programme which about details of your travel back to Ceylon. Are you are ready for travel? Do you need anything?\u201d<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c Thanks for reminding me. And thanks for all the teas you have packed and the cuttings from favourite tea bushes. We will plant them in a area which will be called \u201cNeil\u2019s tea corner.\u201d he said smiling.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c Thank you James. That\u2019s very kind of you. Let\u2019s go and check out your transport arrangements.\u201d said Neil.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

They went out towards the stables.<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>James was soon on his way to the city of Calcutta, where he would be boarding ship to take him to Colombo.\u00a0<\/b><\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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