Author's Note:

The festival of Holi is held annually in Northern India in March. It not only signifies the change from winter to spring but also the triumph of good over evil. The Hindi name Bhadra means Good.
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"What's the worst that can happen?" Lucy said in a dull flat tone.

"It's northern fucking India, it's a dangerous enough place most of the time especially as you are a woman travelling on her own... and all for some stupid holly festival," Harry shouted down the phone, the exasperation with his little sister clear in his voice.

"It's called Holi not holly and it's something that me and Gracie always promised that we would do before all this COVID madness started."

At the mention of Gracie, Lucy's partner who had died from COVID complications nearly 2 years ago, Harry fell silent and then in a calmer voice said, "Well at least take someone with you and for pity's sake... get laid."

"I am 30 years of age so I can look after myself thank you very much. I have booked my ticket and am going on Saturday... so it's settled. I will send you some pics on insta," Lucy said firmly before putting the phone down. Then she picked up the magazine with the pictures of swirls of paint in the air and the happy smiling faces before bursting into tears as she imagined the fun she and Gracie would have had celebrating the paint throwing festival of Northern India.

Lucy settled into her business class seat accepting the glass of champagne from the beautiful smiling hostess whose name badge showed Bhadra.

"Are you going?" Bhadra said pointing at the magazine Lucy had in her hand with the picture of the Holi festival on the cover.

"Yes," Lucy said almost unenthusiastically, happy she was finally going to see the festival celebrating good triumphing over evil, but sad that Gracie wouldn't be with her to share in the fun.

"I am taking a few days holiday so I can enjoy it with my family as we live not far from Amritsar, perhaps I will see you and your husband there. I am sure you will have lots of fun." Then before Lucy could reply pointing out that she didn't have a husband, and never would, Bhadra had moved to the next passenger.

After dinner, Lucy reclined her seat, closing her eyes, as the journey to Delhi was just over 8 hours, which meant a long overnight flight, before the change for a local flight of an hour to Amritsar. For the first time in many months, Lucy thought of Gracie in a sexual way, rather than memories that made her sad at her passing. Under the cover of the blanket, she slipped her hand inside her loose jogging bottoms and panties as she started to touch herself as Gracie would often do when they sat together. Touching her clit with her fingertip Lucy remembered how Gracie would tease her that when they were next able to travel she would join the mile-high club. Often in their lovemaking, Gracie would introduce a fictional third participant to their passionate bouts, describing all sorts of permutations bringing Lucy to an orgasm. Slipping a finger inside her wetness Lucy pushed deep and couldn't stop the low moan as a small orgasm shuddered through her.

Suddenly she was jerked into reality as a soft voice beside her said, "Are you OK madam?" Lucy opened her eyes to see the deep brown eyes of the worried face of Bhadra crouching by her side.

"I'm fine," Lucy slurred half-awake and still on a sexual high.

"I need to check your seatbelt," Bhadra said pulling back the blanket, then stopped, staring in silence at where Lucy's hand was.

Lucy was speechless and could feel herself blush as she blurted, "I was thinking of my partner."

Bhadra smiled, "Everything is good, please sleep well," then as silently as she had appeared, she was gone.

Lucy had changed planes to the local flight and as she settled into her seat she heard a soft voice from the next seat, "What a lovely surprise, we meet again."

It took Lucy a moment to realise that it was Bhadra. Gone was the traditional Air India uniform saree and in its place was a beautiful young woman dressed in western clothing of a blouse and tight jeans. Her hair had been let down and shone like a river of burnished coal, cascading around one shoulder until it rested on the upper curve of her right breast. Lucy found herself getting damp, then mentally chastised herself as she was in a country where lesbianism had only been legal a few years and was still frowned upon by the majority. The girl was probably married or at least promised to someone in an arranged marriage.

As they talked it became apparent that Bhadra, whilst not actually an outcast in the family, was considered a black sheep for her western ways. She normally lived in Delhi, and to date had resisted all attempts at an arranged marriage, almost driving her parents mad.

"Where is your husband?" Bhadra asked.

Deciding to see what response she would get Lucy smiled as she replied, "I don't have a husband... but I did have a girlfriend who I lived with for ten years until she died a couple of years ago."

Lucy watched Bhadra's face and was sure that mixed with her look of compassion there was something else, almost like relief.

"Then if you are on your own then I insist we spend Holi together, we can dance, throw paint, drink and what's the worst that could happen?" Then she winked as she continued, "We might even spend the whole night together." That final comment made Lucy's heart flutter as she knew for certain the reason why Bhadra hadn't married.

Bhadra promised to pick her up from her hotel at six o'clock and as they parted said, "Don't forget, wear something that you don't mind getting ruined as the paint stains everything."

Sitting in the taxi Lucy sent a text to her brother, "Got picked up on the plane so taking your advice about getting laid."

Lucy looked out of the window of the taxi as it slowly moved through the traffic towards her hotel and much to the annoyance of the driver lowered her window so she could take lungfuls of the exotic air outside. When a passing lorry emitted a cloud of black smoke causing her to cough the young driver giggled openly before asking in a sing-song accent.

"Are you here for the festival, perhaps you need a driver or maybe a guide?"

Lucy could see the driver's eyes staring intensely at her in the mirror and could feel them undressing her, making her shudder.

"I am going to be looked after," Lucy hurriedly replied and silently thought to herself, "very well looked after I hope!" as she pictured Bhadra's caramel skin and her silky thighs falling apart to reveal her sweet delights ready for feasting on. She was broken from her revere by the taxi pulling to a halt outside the hotel which looked even grander in real life than it did in the pictures. She and Gracie had picked the place together, not only for the fact it was located in the middle of town but for how it looked like a palace with its marble colonnades and its grand entrance.

After being shown to her room, well it felt more like a suite with its huge four-poster bed, high ceilings and so much space, Lucy decided to grab a shower. As she stood in the vast walk-in wet room shower that could probably fit three let alone two people, Lucy's mind drifted once more to Bhadra. As she soaped herself she closed her eyes and imagined it was Bhadra's hands caressing her breasts and tweaking her nipples. As she leant back against the cool marble she pictured Bhadra kneeling and lavishing her attention on her pussy, flicking her clit before pushing two fingers deep into her wetness. Lucy nearly slipped on the marble floor as she orgasmed on her fingers, but the picture in her mind was very different.

At exactly 6 o'clock Lucy stood in the foyer waiting nervously for Bhadra who suddenly appeared like a vision, her shape outlined in the door held open by the bearded turbanned doorman resplendent in his pristine white uniform. As Lucy held out her arms to embrace the young woman she was taken aback a little as Bhadra placed her plans together and bowed her head, saying sweetly.

"Namaste."

Gone was the very western jeans and top from earlier in the day as Bhadra was now in plain white, edged in black that although wasn't a formal saree it flowed and swirled around her body. The simple plain white of the saree matched the white cheesecloth smock dress that Lucy wore. The biggest difference between the two was that Lucy's shoulders were bare with the top being held up by two thin straps, whereas Bhadrahad the more demure tee-shirt style blouse that covered her shoulder but left her taut belly naked. Lucy guessed that Bhadra was a good five years younger than her but for all her tender years held herself proudly and confidently.

"So are you ready for the Holika Dahan?" Bhadra said then seeing the look of confusion on Lucy's face laughed as she went on.

"Holika Dahan is a bonfire and tonight the evil demoness Holika will be burnt. It is our way of showing that evil inside is being purged and this is where the name Holi comes from. We all contribute a piece of wood to the fire..."

Bhadra laughed gently as she saw that as anticipated Lucy wasn't carrying a piece of wood. Shyly she reached into the plastic carrier bag and produced a stick of wood that she held out to Lucy as she went on.

"Tomorrow morning is celebrated as Rangwali Holi which is the free-for-all festival of colours and also celebrating the triumph of good over evil as well as the end of winter and the start of spring. As you know people smear each other with powdered paint of many colours and drench each other, so I warn you there will be water guns and water-filled balloons. Anyone and everyone is fair game and the frolicking and play fighting with colours occur in the open streets, parks, outside temples and buildings. There will be groups carrying drums and other musical instruments, going from place to place, singing and dancing and sharing Holi delicacies of food and drinks."

Bhadra paused for a moment letting the information sink in before she went on.

"In the evening, people dress up and visit friends and family and I would like it very much if you would come with me to meet my family."

Lucy smiled and held out her free hand as she could hardly wait to hold this beautiful young woman's hand and skip out into the wonderfully exciting world out there. To her surprise, Bhadra avoided her touch, so much so that Lucy wondered if she had read the signs wrong but putting that feeling to one side they joined the throng of people moving towards the park and the bonfire.

At first, Lucy was freaked out by the crowds and clearly, her discomfort was showing as Bhadra steered her towards a shop doorway and stood holding Lucy by the upper arms until the panic had faded from her eyes.

"You must think like a fish," Bhadra said with a smile. "Do not fight the crowd but like a fish in a shoal, swim with it, feel the movement and relax."

With those words ringing in her ears, Lucy stepped out and followed Bhadra's slight form into the mass of heaving people. Once she relaxed Lucy realised that it was like flowing in a river and things seemed so much calmer. When they reached the bonfire they added their sticks of wood and then stood close to each other. They were so close that Lucy could feel the warmth emanating from Bhadra's arm and she casually reached out and rested a hand on Bhadra's waist.

Lucy smiled as she felt a hand caressing her ass, the light touch running over both of her ass cheeks and then up and down the crack towards her pussy. Lucy turned her head to say something to Bhadra but her joy turned to anger as she saw her companion lift both hands above her head which meant that the hand touching Lucy's ass was not Bhadra's.

Bhadra's face was a mixture of shock and fear and it was clear that she was also experiencing the wandering and invasive hands. Lucy let out a loud yell but her cry was drowned by the noise of the drums and the people. Glancing around angrily Lucy looked at the men nearby but none would return her gaze but the hand was gone as fast as it had appeared.

"I have just been touched up," Lucy whispered into Bhadra's ear.

Bhadra leaned very close to Lucy as she replied, "I was as well. It is very common for that to happen, no point in saying anything, we will just move."

Suddenly the darkness felt more sinister to Lucy and she shivered as she said, "Perhaps we should go back to my hotel where we would be safer," trying to keep her voice level.

"What an excellent idea."

Soon as they were back in Lucy's room and the pair stood and looked at each other, not sure whether to hug or not, as both willed the other to make the first move.

In the end, it was Lucy that broke the tension, "You are very pretty so I can understand men wanting to touch you," she said though she felt the words were cringeworthy but couldn't help adding, "I certainly wanted to touch you a lot."

Bhadra looked at her with brown eyes that were big as saucers as she said demurely, "I have always found women more attractive than men but have never had the chance to explore my feelings..."

Her words trailed off as she stared at Lucy, the look of desire plain on her face but at the same time coupled with fear and uncertainty as to what to do next.

Lucy said nothing and stepping forward softly cupped her hands on either cheek and kissed Bhadra gently. The kiss grew in length and intensity as the pair started to touch each other in growing passion. Clothing started to fall to the floor until both were naked and Lucy stepped back to admire Bhadra's body.

"My god you are so beautiful," she whispered taking in her flawless caramel skin, her small pert breasts and wonderfully slender form. The cutest thing of all was the slight redness to Bhadra's face and the way she went to cover herself but was unsure whether she should or not. Lucy knew at that moment that although Bhadra may be a lesbian in her heart, this was her first time with another woman and she was determined to make it as special for Bhadra as Gracie had done for her all those years ago.

Bhadra went to speak but Lucy placed a finger to her lips and gently pushed her onto the bed, parting her thighs gently so she could kneel between them. Allowing her fingers to play over Bhadra's breasts she teased each nipple in turn as she gently licked the inside of each thigh upwards towards her lips. Lucy let her soft breath play over Bhadra's mound she could physically see the girl's growing excitement as her lips started to glisten with her juices. Poking out just the very tip of her tongue Lucy drew it along the folds and at the same time squeezed gently on each nipple with her fingernails.

The combination of tenderness mixed with the sharp electric pain caused Bhadra to moan and start to writhe on the bed, arching her hips towards Lucy's teasing and torturing tongue. Her fingers gripped Lucy's long hair as she attempted to pull Lucy's mouth closer to her sex in a desperate attempt to get more than the featherlight touches. Suddenly Bhadra groaned deeply as Lucy moved from gentle touches to probing deeply with her tongue before drawing it up inside the folds of her labia to find her engorged clit. There she flicked and licked over and around sending Bgadra wild with desire and excitement, her head thrashing from side to side as she mewed with pleasure.

Lucy concentrated on Bhadra's clit with her tongue but moved one hand from Bhadra's breast to her pussy and pushed a finger gently inside, feeling it gripped by the silky folds. Slowly working her finger in and out Lucy sucked and pulled at Bhadra's clit with her lips, twisting her finger around until she found the spot she was seeking. Bhadra went wild as Lucy's finger pressed on her g-spot and then she arched up off the bed in a loud orgasm, almost pulling Lucy's hair from the roots.

Lucy felt Bhadra pussy clench tightly on her finger and then as she felt her relax she removed her finger quickly and clamped over Bhadra's pussy as she started to squirt into her mouth. Swallowing what she could Lucy attempted to keep her mouth over Bhadra's gushing fountain but such was her movements that at times it proved almost impossible. In a crescendo of pleasure, Bhadra's whole frame arched and became taut before she collapsed and quivered as Lucy moved to cuddle her, caressing her gently as she bought her slowly back to earth.

Lucy stroked Bhadra's hair gently and allowed the girl to suckle on her breast like a small child until finally, she was calm enough to look at Lucy and say softly, "That was the most amazing thing I have ever experienced. Thank you so much, Lucy."

Bhadra moved so she was lying fully on top, her thighs resting between Lucy's and her mouth still clamped over Lucy's erect nipple, but instead of just her lips, she started to use her teeth. Lucy groaned loudly and half-heartedly tried to protest that this was Bhadra's time and she could return the favour later but Bhadra ignored her as she began to lavish attention on every inch of Lucy's skin. As Bhadra slid down Lucy's body she could feel her small breasts slipping over her skin and her hot breath and tongue teasing every nerve ending she had.

Finally, Bhadra's head nestled between Lucy thighs and her movements had forced Lucy's knees wide apart. Placing her hands under each buttock she gently lifted Lucy until her lower body was raised a little off the sheet. There was a moments pause that Lucy thought was perhaps uncertainty but as she felt the featherlight touches of the tip of Bhadra's tongue along her folds she knew that this was torture of the most wonderful kind. Lucy planted the soles of her feet and arched higher, pressing her hips towards Bhadra's mouth. The fact she was supporting her upper body with her shoulders and elbows meant she couldn't grasp Bhadra's head and bury it in her soaking pussy, instead, she had to content herself with making little pleading noises as she arched up.

Bhadra licked deeper and deeper with each pass tasting Lucy's juices and savouring each drop like the precious nectar from a flower. She had never done this to a living being before but had so many times dreamt of this moment as she had rubbed herself to an orgasm. The sounds coming from Lucy told her instinctively that she was doing things right and she worked her tongue higher until she found Lucy's swollen clit. Taking it between her lips she sucked gently eliciting a moaned plea from her lover.

"Please for the love of God stick your fingers in my cunt, I beg you," Lucy gasped.

Bhadra pushed her finger inside and feeling how wet Lucy was quickly added a second. As she fingerfucked Lucy gently she continued to work on Lucy's clit until Lucy cried out, "Three."

Driving three fingers in and out of Lucy, Bhadra started to fuck her in earnest and the room filled with the sweet aroma of sex and the slurping sounds of Lucy's pussy. Suddenly Lucy arched and screamed before collapsing to the bed shuddering and shaking as she climaxed. Bhadra held onto the writhing woman as she continued to drive her fingers in and out keeping her on the peak of a sexual high.

Eventually, the pair collapsed into each other's arms, their bodies covered in a sheen of sweat as they cuddled and kissed as their heart rate slowly returned to normal.

When Lucy woke the next morning she turned to seek Bhadra but the bed was empty and for a moment Lucy wondered if last night had been a dream. Then spotting a note on the bedside table she read,

'Thank you for last night it was the most wonderful night of my life. I have gone to my parents to get clothes for today and this evening. Will see you at 9 for breakfast.'

The note was signed 'love B', with a P.S. that read, 'I love you XXX.'

Lucy glanced at the clock and could see it was already 8:30, so with a small shriek dived into the huge shower.

By the time Lucy had exited the shower and was towelling herself dry Bhadra had arrived with a platter full of pastries & fruit and was happily tucking in as she watched Lucy with lust in her eyes. In her hand, she had a cup of the sweet tea called chai that she, like many Indians adored, whereas Lucy was happily drinking the fruit Lassi that seemed to be in never-ending supply.

Lucy dropped the towel and stood naked in front of Bhadra who giggled "We don't have time for that and I have bought us shirts..." Bhadra said proudly holding up a white tee-shirt with the sign 'Happy Holi' on both sleeves. "...also a pair of cheap sunglasses each." When Lucy looked quizzically at them Bhadra went on, "You must protect your eyes from the paint powder and the water, and do not wear anything valuable in case it gets stained or ruined"

Lucy went to pull the shirt over her head but Bhadra wagged her finger, "You should wear a bra as this is still a conservative country... oh and best you wear knee-length shorts to stop any drunk men with wandering hands."

The pair went out into the day and Lucy was immediately taken by how bright the sun was and how noisy the crowd of people were. There was joy and elation written on every face that she saw and looking just above the crowd's head she could see a rainbow cloud of bright vibrant colours as someone launched a packet full of powder paint into the air. As she went to speak to Bhadra a stranger stepped in front of her and burbling something that she didn't understand placed a large daub of red paint across her pristine white shirt. As quick as the person had appeared, they were gone to be replaced by a laughing Bhadra who was clutching two plastic carrier bags. Reaching into one she produced a paper packet that she splashed on Lucy so that a yellow smear joined the red one. Lucy burst into laughter and when Bhadra offered her a carrier bag of paint she dived in and threw the bag at Bhadra's back, only half catching her with the bright blue paint and the rest covering a passerby.

The two women threw paint at each other, at passing men, women and children and on one occasion even managed to turn a poor black dog into a multicoloured cartoon animal. When they ran out of supplies Bhadra would stop at one of the nearby vendors and replenish their ammunition. On one occasion she produced a pair of water pistols that they both fired with the happy joyful abandonment of a small child being told they can get as dirty as they like at a mud hole. The pair were covered in streaks of paint of various vibrant hues over every part of the clothing and skin. When they were hungry or thirsty they either stopped at one of the food vendors selling small delicacies or ice-cold lassi or at a highly decorated temple where the food was free. It was everything that Lucy had imagined it would be and so much more, her heart sang and she laughed and danced with strangers, totally immersed in the celebrations around her.

Every face seemed to be smiling and filled with happiness as Lucy lifted her face to the sky and whispered, "You would have loved this Gracie." It had been two long miserable years since she had stood at the side of that cold North London grave and said goodbye to the love of her life. She thought that day that she would never be happy again and would never laugh for no other reason than the sheer joy of being alive. Today that had changed and it was down to one sparkling, happy, smiling, beautiful, sexy, Indian trainee lesbian. As she lowered her gaze it was filled with the one who had made her heart soar and made her human again. The was Bhadra standing in front of her and without thought, Lucy placed her hands on Bhadra's face and kissed her deeply with all the love and tenderness inside of her.

Bhadra reaction shocked Lucy to the very core as she recoiled in what seemed to be horror, pushing Lucy away. At the same moment, a group of women started pointing and one older woman shouted something that although Lucy didn't understand, by its tone it was obvious it was a curse. As if there was any doubt about how the crowd was feeling it was dispelled when the old woman spat on the ground and pointed at Lucy and Bhadra before turning away still muttering.

"How could you reject me after all that we did last night?" Lucy sobbed and then before Bhadra could reply she turned and fled, pushing against the flow of the crowd, the tears stinging her eyes as she blindly made her way towards her hotel.

Once in the safety of her room, Lucy tore the clothes from her body, discarding them on the floor, as she berated herself for being stupid enough to believe that she could ever be happy again. Then stumbling into the shower she stood under the cascading water praying it would wash away her sadness and heartbreak.

"Sorry," said Bhadra quietly from the doorway. Unbeknown to Lucy she had followed her from the celebrations and let herself into the room just as Lucy had entered the shower.

Lucy turned and looked at her with the agony of rejection etched across her face.

"Why?" was the single word she sobbed.

"In my country, when I was growing up it was illegal for there to be sex between two men or two women. Five years ago we would have been arrested and thrown in jail for kissing like that in public. That was why the old mother called us unnatural whores." Bhadra paused for a moment, tears starting to fall gently down her cheeks making the paint run in multicoloured streaks. " I never pushed you away Lucy, I was just scared of what might happen. I have had to hide my feelings for so many years for fear of bringing shame and disgrace to my family. You have opened my eyes and allowed me to become what I have always wanted to be and for that, I will forever be thankful and carry you in my heart."

Bhadra went to turn away but she stopped as Lucy spoke. "You are the first person who has made me happy in two years. When you recoiled from our kiss it felt like my fragile new world of happiness had been torn apart in one instant. It is hard for me to understand what life must have been like for you and I am sorry for my harshness."

There was a pause as the two women looked at each other before Bhadra said shyly, "Is there room in that shower for another?"

Lucy's heart soared and her face lit up in a grin as she held open her arms to Bhadra who had divested herself of her clothing at an amazing speed.

The pair soaped each other and even though they had made love the night before it was like they were discovering each other's bodies for the first time. They kissed as the water cascaded over their bodies and as Bhadra rubbed her small hands over Lucy's breasts Lucy did the same as the pair stimulated each other's nipples. There was only a marginal difference in height which meant that as they stared into each other's eyes it was easy for their hands to move from breasts to pussies.

Lucy teased Bhadra's clit with her finger and then moaned softly as she felt Bhadra do the same, sending shivers of joy through her. Lucy gasped as Bhadra slipped a finger inside and could feel her knees buckle a fraction but regained her composure sufficiently to push a finger deep into Bhadra's wet and willing flesh. The pair pressed closely to each other, their mouths clamped and their tongues dancing as they finger fucked each other. Lucy pushed a second finger into Bhadra and felt her groan into her mouth but at the same time double the fingers she had in Lucy.

As the intensity of the fingering increased they had to break their kiss and reach out with their free hands to grab the rail in the shower area for support. Their eyes were locked and as Bhadra pushed her fingers deeper into Lucy she used her thumb to stimulate Lucy's clit as Lucy did the same to her.

Lucy could see that Bhadra was close as her face started to screw up and her breathing became quicker. Many times with Gracie she would watch her face with joy as she came and seeing Bhadra like this started to send Lucy over the top. As Bhadra came Lucy joined her in orgasm and the pair kissed as they screamed their joy into each other's souls.

They were both tingling from the emotional roller coaster of the events of the day, that when coupled with the stimulation from the intense lovemaking, meant they were both buzzing with excitement. The pair sat wrapped in the large fluffy robes provided by the hotel and on the table was a plate of delicacies, a complimentary gift from the hotel. There were also two glasses of chilled white that the pair were sipping from as they talked, building a picture of each other's lives.

"Do your parents know you are gay?" Lucy asked and loved the way Bhadra coloured red.

"I don't think so. Well, they have never said anything. They have tried to get me interested in possible matches but they haven't pushed when I have declined."

"But I thought it was all arranged marriages agreed when you were just children."

Bhadra laughed gently, a laugh that sounded to Lucy like diamonds cascaded down a waterfall. "There are still a lot of arranged marriages and also a lot of use of matchmakers but it is not as common as the west would have you believe, especially among the more liberal families."

Then Bhadra took a sip of her wine and asked shyly, "What about Gracie? It is clear that you loved her a lot." Bhadra asked as she reached out and stroked Lucy's naked breast that had escaped from the robe.

"We met when I was just 18 and she was 26 and a recently qualified doctor. It was her that helped me realise that I was a lesbian and she was my first and only female lover. I moved in with her not long after we met and we were married within a year. We had been married for nearly eight years when she fell ill and was taken from me. Not a day has gone past since when I don't think about her and miss her terribly." Lucy said sorrowfully.

"But may I ask a question?" said Bhadra. Once Lucy had nodded she went on, "You said married yet you never had a husband, I don't understand."

Lucy just looked at Bhadra to see if there was any teasing in there but all she could see was uncertainty and curiosity.

"Yes Gracie was my wife and we were married."

As Lucy watched Bhadra's face she could see the cogs in her brain moving then she said quietly, "And this is allowed? People don't protest and attack you?"

Lucy smiled and took Bhadra hand and said quietly, "My family and friends were all at our wedding. Rather than having someone giving us away and a 'best man' my brother walked us up the aisle with one of us on each arm."

Bhadra's face was a picture as she looked astounded yet happy that such a thing was possible.

"Things go in circles as you are my first female lover and there are nearly 8 years between us... maybe you are my Gracie."

"Well for one who is so inexperienced you seem to have taken to pussy licking like a duck to water," Lucy laughed.

"What does a duck have to do with this?" Bhadra said looking confused.

"It doesn't matter," Lucy said as she gently pushed Bhadra's head downwards and at the same time twisted her own body around until they were lying in the classic side by side 69 position. As she lifted Bhadra's thigh and inhaled the musty scent she felt Bhadra's tongue start to trace along her pussy lips and probe inside. The first tremours of a climax were starting to build inside Lucy as she felt her nerve endings begin to tingle and she lapped harder at Bhadra, swallowing her copious juices.

"I want to try something I think you will enjoy," Lucy said breathlessly and to Bhadra's surprise Lucy started to move further down the bed. Bhadra stayed with her legs apart as Lucy slid her left leg under Bhadra's right thigh and then lifted her right leg over Bhadra's left leg. This allowed her to press her pussy against Bhadra's and then increasing the pressure started to grind. Bhadra went wild as she felt her clit being caressed by Lucy's pussy lips and arched towards Lucy grinding her hips, mashing her pussy against Lucy's.

The pair alternated between using their hands and arms to increase the pressure of the movement to touching each other's breasts and nipples. At one point they linked fingers between Lucy's right hand and Bhadra's left and with their digits entwined the pair came together, their juices mingling in a flood of ecstasy.

It took a few moments for Bhadra to recover the ability to speak and when she could she twisted around so she could hold Lucy in her arms.

"That was amazing, I have so much to learn."

"And I will enjoy going on that voyage of discovery with you if you will let me," Lucy said as she held Bhadra tightly, never wanting to let her go.

Bhadra patted Lucy gently on the bottom, "You can teach me everything you want but first we must dress and meet my parents, there is something I need to tell them."

When they arrived at the house and got out of the car they were both dressed in flowing sarees that complimented each other perfectly. Lucy had clapped her hands with glee when Bhadra had produced them from her bag in the hotel and with her help wound the material around herself loving the feel of silk. Lucy's saree was sky blue with red edging and Bhadra's was a deep red with sky blue edging and the patterns were of an identical design creating the overall effect that they were both different yet both the same. To further enhance the connection the blouses were the same as the main colour of the other's saree, almost like they had swapped blouses. Lucy was more than happy to go along with Bhadra's suggestion that neither should wear anything under their petticoats or blouses as was traditional.

Bhadra paused as she smoothed her saree to remove the imaginary wrinkles and took a deep breath to calm her nerves. Lucy just stood and stared at the house in amazement as it was almost like a small place with its abundant vegetation and the white columns rising to support the veranda that was on the upper floor. The cover extended outward which would allow a car to drive through. Bhadra had left her small hatchback next to the luxury Mercedes and BMWs that were parked at the front and although it looked a little out of place Bhadra didn't seem to notice.

Turning to Lucy she whispered, "Ready?"

Lucy smiled at her and took her hand gently, "Gracie always used to say to me, What's the worst that can happen?"

Bhadra had a million things rush through her head that could happen but said nothing and just gripped Lucy's hand tightly as she rang on the bell.

The door was opened by a kind-looking Indian couple who smiled broadly in greeting as Bhadra spoke, "Hello Mother, Hello Father, I would like you to meet Lucy... my girlfriend."

The couple both smiled warmly and both clasped their hands together as they chimed "namaste." Then to Lucy's surprise, the woman stepped forward and hugged her tightly as the man hugged his daughter. The woman held her mouth close to Lucy's ear and whispered, "We have both always known, we have just been waiting for our daughter to admit it. I hope you will both be happy together."​