Angelina returned home feeling victorious. She could visualise her plan get converted into reality. All she needed to do now was act as normal as possible infront of Pete without giving him any hint of what was going on in her brain.
Yes, that's the best thing to do- Angelina thought to herself.
She pulled out her backpack and started packing necessary items.
Clothes ✅
Dry fruits ✅
Energy drinks ✅
Water bottle(s) ✅
First aid kit ✅
Small knife ✅
Boxes of Matchsticks ✅
Chocolate Bars ✅
Protein bars ✅
Sunscreen ✅
Insect repellent ✅
Small hammer ✅
Torch✅
" Ok. I need to buy sleeping bag." Angelina made a mental note.
She was about to zip up her bag when her eyes went to an envelope. "Ah shit! How can I forget the most important thing!!"
In just a blink of an eye, the said day arrived. The four of them met in Pete's apartment. And loaded all the luggage in his car and set off for the much needed get away!
Sam was singing in her tone deaf voice. What amused Angelina the most was inspite of the major drawback in Sam's singing skills, David was giving her beats.
How sweet!
Angelina looked at Pete who was driving. How on earth did I get so lucky to have found him? - she wondered.
Soon they reached the base camp from where they would be trekking up the mountains. Needless to say, they weren't the only group. There were 20 other people who will be trekking with them.
"Ah! It's been so long since I last took a vacation." David said stretching his body.
"Wow! Just look at the atmosphere here!!!" Sam exclaimed in almost a squealing voice.
"I really needed this small vacation." Pete patted Angelina's cheeks. She couldn't help but beam at him.
"No PDA" Sam said in a teasing voice.
"Hah! My luck is so poor. I can't even pamper my lady, it seems." David exclaimed turning his lips upside down.
Angelina laughed out loud. "Eh, don't torture your boyfriend like this. Aren't you guys still in honeymoon phase?" She winked.
Pete cleared his throat. How can they discuss such things in front of her elder brother?
It was almost afternoon by the time they reached their camping site. Angelina couldn't believe her eyes. Indeed, mother nature was the best artist!
What a magnificent yet serene view! Their camping site was located on the banks of a river. It's bed was made of rocks. The water was so crystal clear that you could see the river bed easily! Their guide told in the next 1 km this river takes the form of a waterfall. They would go to visit it tomorrow. Now, their primary work was to prepare tents.
As the sun started inclining towards the west, cold started to invade the surroundings.
"Everyone pay attention! We need to prepare our tent and light bonfire before the sunset." Their trek guide announced out loud.
The sunset from the mountain was a sight to behold. It was as if someone has smeared the western horizon with beautiful pastel colours. The view leveled up when fog started descending down the mountains. One could see layers of fog floating here and there along the mountain range.
Angelina hadn't seen such a marvelous sight in her lifetime. She was smiling when Pete came and hugged her from behind.
"Are you happy?" Pete asked in a gentle voice.
"Very happy. More because I am here with you."
"Really?" Pete chuckled, " So, will you share a tent with me?" His voice sounded expectant.
"Umm.. I guess I will loose out if I don't share tent with such a handsome dude!" Angelina winked.
Pete opened his mouth in order to say something but no sound came out. He closed it again.
"Hahaha, are you a fish?" Angelina joked.
"Did you flirt with me just now?" Pete finally asked.
"Is it wrong to flirt with the man I love?"
Pete's heart skipped a beat. She said 'love' and not 'like'!!!!!
Before he could say anything Angelina joined the group around bonfire and sat with Sam. Pete was bubbling with happiness. He trotted towards the group and sat behind Angelina hugging her.
"Geeezzz!! Stop displaying your affection in public. My eyes are burning." David chimed in.
"You are here with your girlfriend too." Pete reminded him.
How the evening passed by so quickly none of them knew. They soon had their dinner and started pairing up for a good night's sleep.
Angelina held Pete's hand and waved the other couple good night. Her heart was beating wildly. Finally she got the chance to be alone with him. She must use this opportunity to break the huge secret she kept safe in her heart.
Pete zipped the tent from inside. Earlier when buying sleeping bag, they opted for the double sized one. It was on a sale, so they got it in a much cheaper rate.
Angelina crawled inside the bag. Pete joined her in after a short while. He turned towards her smiling.
She whispered, " I have something to show you."
Pete took the envelope from her hand and opened it. She observed how his expression went from serious to a slight smile, finally settling to a wide grin.
"Is this for real?" Pete couldn't believe what he was reading.
He couldn't stop smiling.
"Will you really be alright after this treatment?" Pete really couldn't believe that her PTSD was infact curable. He had prepared himself for a much worse scenerio. So this unexpected happiness took him by surprise.
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The extra-ordinary life
Romance[Temporarily discontinued] A very wise man once said, "The loneliest moment in someone's life is when they are watching their whole world fall apart, and all they can do is stare blankly." Let's confess.. We all have been through this at some point...
