Part I
Exploration
Its been while since the finish of the vacation and start of the academics and life was going through well as they were promoted and also the roses were also getting into the next stage of nursery.. Aditi was just like Arjun and Rowdy… she would even ruffle with a boy if he was teasing any pet…and just dotes her dada.. While Ananya cutie would keep to drawing, singing, dancing and never leaves a chance to hug mumma and kiss her like Aayansh…
Business was going great with Raaghav signing the new tea breed for the overseas and also with Kaaka as the advisor the second in line leadership team was being trained with loyal ones but in the back of the mind Kaaka was preparing his notes for Arjun as he see in him the next Leader.. and Chakor was very clear that he should take the mantel. Kaaka was in awe with Chakor’s brilliance always and also amazed at her love for them.
Arjun was very very smart and adventurous too and was also calming himself and handling his emotions well as per Chakor’s advice and guidance. He was always a bit ahead of the normal boys of his age and was active with Raaghav in his business and also was with him during his free hours when not playing with the roses. He enrolled in meditation and also martial arts classes, saying he would like to serve the army atleast for few years.! All his traits were of mumma too, thinks a lot, very patriotic…. Chakor was in awe and was in all the more loving Raaghav for how much he has spoken about her to them.
Aayash was fairing too well and was now getting into learning instruments mainly guitar but has an interest in flutes too… He loved the bamboos and the melody it created through simple holes in it. He loved mumma way too much and amazes at the way she solves things. But earns papa’s runoff on when he kisses mumma’s eyes and also says she is turning way too beautiful making Daddy J of him….
Ragkor were busy with their schedules and infact Raaghav was getting more stressed with new business and the legalities involved with international marketing. Infact few times, Chakor went ahead herself to destress him by giving him massages and cute moments and if he is blessed enough to get some soothing dessert moments but nothing more as it was quite hectic as he would not tell her as she was now getting to train girls across states too…
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It was a day when the boys had their extra curriculam classes and the roses were napping… when Raaghav had come home with terrible headache… She too had come home after a stringent coaching session… She went to relax in the gym and was waiting for Raaghav to join her and then go for the lunch…
He walked in. Raaghav you seem to be tired, are you not ok? Kissing her on her forehead, wiping her sweat hmmmm just a bit of head ache… how was your day.. he asked…Bit strenuous but ok she said… she made him lie on her lap..massaged his head with essential oil and it was way too relaxing… Its been quite few months after their holiday that they didn’t have THEIR TIME. He was finding it so relaxing. Your hands have magic he said… she smiled… removed his shirt and massaged his back and torso too with the oil and the air was turning bit hot with the oils and his shining torso… Chakor how about a joint Jacuzzi he said… his eyes were pleading. Hmmm the roses will wake up she said. No… a quick one like a fast food he winked carrying her but lo indeed the roses did wake up and the staff were calling Chakor out. She smiled and he too with a slight sigh but a quick crush of her into him holding her tight and kissing her hard… I love you he said.. I love you too…. She said…and ran to check on them… while he showered and came to lunch..
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How many times to tell you Ar please no going out on excursions … said the Lion. And that too this weekend too short a notice.
Daddy this is not excursion, this is expedition, exploring the Himalayan ranges… trekking, camping it will be educative and fun daddy, mumma please please. Aa has height phobia he will not be able to manage… so you are not going to go alone.
No No daddy I am fine… I will go with Ar said Aa… who is terribly scared of heights but never wanted to leave Ar alone…
Mumma please… 25 children are identified and it is organized by a well known trekking company.. they have been doing it for many years for schools… its over weekend only not too long too and its in Shimla only. Details are all in my comp.
Raaghav… no Chakor please I donot want to send them on risky expeditions… this time it was Daddy Cock refusing..
If I don’t go in such then how can I become bold and also I want to serve the nation too. You are too young now…. You can do it after you grow… But only from young age these can be done … the cub and the Lion were bit arguing… He left the room to his…
Mumma please he asked… I shall speak to daddy she said but had her own concerns.
He was in the balcony…. After making the roses sleep… He never compromised on that..
Raaghav … hmmmm she hugged him back… Ar is so matured and interested… he will not want to go if he is not comfortable.. he has never gone earlier too na she asked..but Chakor.. I know you are worried but just think its organized by a good company and the school is taking not that they are going on their own. Hmm he brought her to the front… and Aa is going to be with him, inspite of his fear he wants to be with Ar… she was cupping his face. Why don’t we allow them to grow she asked.. We shall give them mobile etc. and its Himalayan range so its close to us only.. Please na… she pouted innocently and he lost in that pout… Ok if you are convinced then fine… but still I fear… Nothing will happen, let me go tell him he will be happy she said. He pulled her to him… he will be asleep, I will tell him when I wake him up tomorrow… Now let’s finish the midday unfinished business… carrying her to the bed.
Budda nothing today… she winked…. Uggh why…nuzzling her…pleassseee rey. just a cuddle and kiss…. Nature’s blessing… Ooohhhh…. I have even the nature against me today along with my roses… he said…. Cuddling her but its ok…his voice was full of concern.. hope you are not having cramps.. should I massage you and get you hot water bag… he asked.. no I am fine… cuddling him and kissing him… I love you she said…I love you loads…he was still caressing her belly slowly and she drifted into sleep. They indeed cuddled in their warmth not knowing that they are going to waddle in trouble…..
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Thanks daddy he jumped on to him…. I love you dadddyyyyyy, thank you mummyyyyy hugging her.. I love you….
The consent was given to the school. The name of the organizer was shared. Winter wear, shoes, food all necessary items were taken along with Aa flute too… Chakor was enquiring about the organizers with other parents too. Not much information they had given as it was organized by the school.
Raaghav was continuously kissing the boys and giving them instructions, to keep calling, to stay together, safe, not to leave each other and to be with the instructor, to be warm… Chakor was just admiring him and also the boys who were hugging him kissing him back and listening to all his nonstop instructions. She walked to them with the roses. The boys hugged her … Mumma thank you… She made the girls to stand and hugged them. Ar and Aa you are our lives, please stay safe and if anything happens to you, your daddy and me will be shattered she said. We promise we will be safe Ar said… The boys were kissing the roses but lo they turned their faces.
The roses were angry pouting… but Ar and Aa said they will be back with lots of toys for them and that they should be good girls. With tears they waved them kissing at them…
The bus with the instructors set off for the trekking ……………
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Arjun….. Aayansh….. he woke up from sleep shouting aloud… panting… sweating….. some thing is wrong with my boys…..Holding his chest…. Excruciating pain…
Bhaaai…. The roses cried together uncontrollable as though they had a nightmare…
She palpitated…. What’s happening… she could not run to him nor them… Hey Daak Baba….. Giriji Mausi…. Kaaaka….. some one please come. She hugged them both ran to him to give him water…placing them on the bed……
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Where are my boys….raged the Lion holding the Principal’s collars. I will burn your school down….. it is your responsibility…. How can you be careless. His eyes was on fire…the Principal was trembling in fear. Sir!!! The Police had come….
I told you I did not want to send them…. He could not control his anger on her too. Chakor I need our boys…..
Raaghav nothing will happen…. We will get them….
She looked into Arjun’s computer…. Her eyes grew in shock!!! It showed the forbidden land… and the ……………………
She checked the last gone trips and found something spine chilling……
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Hold them tight, pour the ghee…. Ignite them…. shouted the old man in an unknown language…
This is rare….. ….hara gobla hokabla gleemm gleeemmmmm he shouted in glee