4 The Vacation

It's been around 40 mins since our friend Lee left. Till then Eshana is scrolling through pages, drowning in the statistics of different companies, meanwhile highlighting some underrated companies.

Eshana: Where is this moron? (She mumbled to herself).

(Suddenly the cell started dancing in vibration mode.)

(On the call)

Lee: Hey Eshana! Come out I am already here.

Eshana: Give me a minute. (she cut the call, wrapped up her notes and files, and finally headed outside)

(In the car)

Lee: Sorry I am 17 mins late.

Eshana: 17 mins 35 seconds to be exact.

Lee: All right, miss perfect, shall we go now?

Eshana: Yes, be quick it is already evening, and in addition, a few mins ago I checked, it is about to rain.

Lee: Perfect! A long ride with the only best friend, my black devil, and this eternal gift of clouds, what else I can ask for? But, one thing is missing!

With the speed of light, both of their fingers smashed the button of the music system. And within seconds, there was a slow+reverb version of the best-traveling songs list, filling the vacuum of the car by its hypnotizing rhythms.

a/n pov

The engine started, and our best friends headed towards a small beach-facing restaurant. I am myself drowned in these beats, better you too put one in a low volume and then continue reading. In between, there came various unfamiliar faces running past their eyes, but none of our friends cared, as one was so much into the music; looking out of the window, and another was busy watching roads, controlling the guidewheel.

One hour accompanying more than half of the way, elapsed. And their eyes lingering hither and thither soon met a glimpse of small stalls, indicating welcome to a small town. People with clean but creased clothes, children with shiny but dirt full faces, filled the view.

Lee: Eshana, are you sure we have come to the right place! This looks way too backward area, or I better say this looks like a slum.

Eshana: So where else you expect illiteracy? In a high-class preparatory school!

(Everyone in the slum was standing dumbfounded, seeing such a luxurious car on streets like theirs.)

Lee: But, how we will be able to stay here? And what about the beach-facing restaurant because of which I was lured here?

Eshana: Just keep driving. Though this is the place where the orphanage is, we are not going to stay here. See! there is a turn at some distance. Take it.

(Lee directed the car to the indicated turn, and a minute later, there was the sea; dancing up and down in sync, restricted by human-made walls. At a distance, there stood a restaurant showing off its stars and name to the sea in the arrogance of its height, unknown of the depth the sea carries.)

Lee: Whoa! Are we staying here?

(Eshana hummed in response. after getting their car parked, both headed to the reception where a lady was ready to greet them.)

Receptionist: Good evening sir! Good evening mam! How can I help you?

Lee: Very good evening. (With a warm smile)

Eshana: We would like to book two rooms for five days from today.

Receptionist: Sure mam. May I know some necessary details?

Both completed the check-in and headed to their respective rooms; on the top floor.

Lee: Firstly, we will check both rooms, and then choose accordingly, all right!

Eshana: Sounds good, let's go.

a/n pov

After checking rooms, the one near the window; with the setting sun taking the lead and background was filled with grey clouds reflecting a pinch of orange color containing water, which could any time take the form of pearls landing on earth, was for Eshana, and the other was taken by Lee, which was near the pool; making the room shine naturally from the light bouncing back hitting the blue water of the pool.

The night was on its dominance now, looking denser by the grey clouds, illuminated by the lightning.

Both of them sank too much in the beauty of their rooms that for some time they almost forgot that they need to fresh up and get their dinner.

Taking their worthy half an hour in admiring the beauty of nature and getting fresh up, Eshana finally came out of the room.

Eshana: (standing in front of Lee's room). Lee (no response)

Lee, come out of the room you moron. We need to get downstairs for dinner (no response again). Fine I am coming in then (she twisted the knock of the room which was shockingly not locked)

a/n pov

As soon as she breaks into the room, she couldn't help but keep herself silent as our Mr. Lee was so much into dreams, yes, he was sleeping. He slept while admiring the pool; laying on the bed, in whatever position he was in; which was legs on the floor, and back resting on the mattress.

Eshana slowly went near and made her presence as silent as air, but that silence didn't last long, and taking a deep breath she shouted out his name.

Eshana: LEE, WAKE UP YOU SLEEPY HEAD.

(Lee bounced on the bed and his heart hid in his chest)

Lee: Don't kill me I am innocent; I didn't do anything wrong (he said with his eyes closed)

With this reaction, Eshana broke into giggles. hearing that sound Lee opened his eyes and found Eshana holding her stomach and laughing. He just sighed heavily in relief of not being in any danger and stood on the floor.

Lee: Is this the way you wake a tired person?

Eshana: No, it is the way to wake up a lazy butt, like yours. (She said keeping her laughter)

Lee: How dare you call a person lazy, who drove for two-plus hours straight.

Eshana: Enough of your excuses, you are a lazy butt especially when you are on a leave.

Lee: Enough of your argument, just cut to the crap. Why are you here?

Eshana: I am hungry. I came to take you for dinner. You have 5 mins. Take your shower get ready, I am going to my room take me from there, once you are done.

Lee: What! NO. How can I get ready in just 5 minutes?

Eshana: Oh, so were you thinking of obeying me? Hmm...good.

(With that she left, leaving Lee dumbfounded)

(After 15 minutes Lee finally freshens up, leaving for dinner.)

As he came outside, he found Eshana already standing out of her room, busy with her phone.

Lee: Damn! I was thinking of leaving you. But you are already here.

Eshana: (heading towards him) I knew it. Now just come, I am tired of the annoying noises my stomach is making.

They both had their dinner; eating their favorites, and more than usual, since they didn't eat anything after breakfast due to their works.

Taking half an hour in dinner and desserts they took a nice walk, digesting all they ate, and drifted to sleep the minute their heads touched the pillow after reaching the room.

The next morning started a bit early for both of them as they decided to take a morning walk near the sea and enjoy themselves on the beach.

Both were ready with their morning routines and were soon standing on the soft damp sand of the beach, letting their feet feel the cold water sending shivers up their spine.

Lee: Eshana, don't you think we are missing something.

Eshana: (with a confused face) What?

Lee opened his arms; asking nature to give him strength, and the next moment he threw Eshana in water making a splash.

Lee: THIS!

Eshana: (lifting her head out of the water) Are you done? If so, then get me your hand, and pick me up.

Hearing this Lee lifted his hand in the air indicating Eshana to hold it. But little did he know our Eshana do not need anyone's help to pick her up. As soon as Eshana held his hand, she pulled him; making him fall into the water beside her.

Eshana: What you think about this!

This way, playing, tricking, and teasing each other both enjoyed themselves, and after an hour of getting soaked in water both headed back to take shower and their breakfasts.

It's 10 in the morning and they are taking a walk to the decided orphanage.

A middle-aged woman was there sitting inside the roughly painted so-called office.

At first, she was busy with her work but when she heard some footsteps coming towards her, she immediately looked up.

Woman: Yes?

Eshana: Very good morning mam. Myself Eshana.

Women: Oh! so you are the one who talked to me yesterday regarding the orphans.

Eshana: Yes, it was me. (Passing a warm smile)

Women: It's nice meeting you. Kindly be seated. (Indicating towards the chairs placed beside her table)

They both settled themselves down

Women: So, you have come with your husband. Good morning sir! Your good name?

Lee: Good morning! Myself Wang Lee. You can call me Lee, and one more thing, we are not couples. We are friends, best friends.

Women: Oh! I am sorry for the misunderstanding. Nice meeting you anyways! Would you both like to take a tour of our orphanage first?

Lee, Eshana: Sure!

They stood up from their chairs passing a soft smile to the lady and were ready to head out.

But to their surprise, something very unexpected was awaiting them.

Suddenly two cars loaded with masculine men stopped in front of the orphanage.

One of their well-built companions started taking large steps towards the door, and under the guise of opening, almost broke it.

The next thing to be pulled down were the flower pots decorating the entry.

Gradually all the men spilled out of the car and followed their friend, taking well-polished, almost white-colored seeming under the sun, metal weapons

As soon as the lady saw this she locked the door in which the children were playing and asked Eshana and Lee to stay inside the office, but before she could close the office door...

Women: Aahhhh.....

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