124 DATE WITH THE GODS"You've just said I shouldn't fool around with this
unless I can handle it. I think I'll take a raincheck on this. I
really don't think I'm prepared. Besides, I could be
invoking the devil."
"Oh no, you're not taking any raincheck! Your fears
and doubts will completely disappear as soon as you start
astral traveling. I promise, Chacho."
"Will I feel as wonderful and relaxed as I felt this
afternoon?"
"Even better. Don't worry; we're just going to go for a
swim, chat, relax a bit. You know what this water does
for you, those tiny bubbles all over your skin. Let's take
some candles and firewood, so we can make it even
cozier, all right?"
How could I say no to this beautiful creature? "You
make it sound so inviting," I said.
We got a few things together, some heavy blankets
and all the gear we needed to warm ourselves, and
headed to the bathhouse. It was cold outside, but it was
such a pleasure being with Rama, it was easy to
overcome my reluctance to get up and go out again.
We started a fire then took off our clothes and jumped
quickly into the pool, which always seemed hotter in the
freezing weather.
By now, bathing in the nude with Rama seemed
perfectly natural. This evening, though, there was a
sense of specialness and anticipation.
The warmth and carbonation in the water affected me
like an overpowering aphrodisiac. Every part of my body
felt as if it were being fondled by each tiny bubble, both
soothing and exciting.
I looked at Rama next to me, her beautiful face and
form bathed in the soft golden light cast by the fire. She
took my hands and began playfully pulling me closer to
her. Erotic images leaped to my mind. We were in the
perfect setting for a love scene.