The Trip

Is it true that there is another side of people? Can there really be another side of a person? A sweet side that touches your heart.

7:00 am …….

A bit early for the people who were present in front of the gate. Megan yawned “Do we have to go this early?” Helea smiled at her “It is a long ride to the site you can get your sleep in the car”

“ How many of us are going to this place?” asked Alya

“ Three of us, Aiden, Mr. Heimlich, Liam and Mr. Austin” replied Helea.

“ It feels more like a picnic then an inspection” added Megan with another yawn.

They giggled while looking at each other. All of them where in casual outfit for the visit. They got up one by one when given signal. Two cars were taken for the drive. One with Helea, Megan, Alya and Aiden. The other with the rest. Their car is going to be the follower of the other one. The drive was a pleasant one. The sun was up in the sky with white clouds travelling slowly in the sky. Away from the bustling city towards the countryside.

Alya looked at the window the seaside seems calm, she put her chin on her arm and looked at the view. The blue sky with the blue sea and in the middle they are going through the road. Everyone enjoyed a quiet time in the ride. Megan slept the whole way. The drive took a total of four hours to reach its destination.

The car took a turn and they reach a stop. They got off the car and stood for a while, breathing in the scene. Green trees on the back of a two floors tall building. They will be parking here and walk a bit further. Everyone took their bag and started walking the path took them towards a small village they will be living in a rest house. The house had white wall paint and long windows. One room booked by the girls and two others shared by the men. There were potted herb plants around the boundary wall. An old man and his wife gave them rent for four days, Charles Walker and Pena Walker they would be taking care of the groups lunch as well. The idea is to check the farms and the factory.

“Hey wanna go and take a walk around the place? asked Megan.

“ We will be going for lunch then going for the factory site.” replied Helea while folding her clothes. “ It might not be a good idea.”

Megan pouted her lips “But this is so beautiful I want to explore.”

“ I agree Helea lets get permission after we are done with the work. We are here for a few days . It might be a miss” said Alya. She changed into a white long dress which had a light lemon-yellow tint shade.

“ Yes, I see what you mean let’s ask everyone after this lunch.” Helea nodded.

Knock knock…

“Ladies are you ready for lunch?” Aiden’s voice came from the door.

Alya opened the door and smiled “I do feel a bit hungry. ”

They joined the others for lunch. Alya looked at Brian he was in a discussion with Mr. Austin no doubt it is about the deal signing. He was wearing a brown jacket on top of a white shirt and dark blue jeans. The lunch was fun Alya was more distracted with the view.

Lunch consists of fruits grown from the local area, bread and stir fry vegetable and chicken, there were some baked potato on the side and gravy the gravy looked thick and smelled delicious. They were served by the couple

Alya was reaching out and going to take the gravy when Helea asked “Mrs. Pena this gravy is delicious how you must share the recipe with me. “

“ Dear Miss, it is just a simple beef sauce gravy, but I added some grinded cashew nuts.” smiled Pena.

Alya swallowed and slowly put her hand down. Seeing this Liam asked, “ You want the gravy?”

“ Oh no no the potato beside it. I was going for that.” she replied

“ But you must try this” Helea said pointing to the gravy pot.

“Oh no, I mean it must be good, but I do not like gravy that much sorry.” she said smiling muttering the apology again. She looked around and saw Brian looked at her and went back to talking.

‘Oh, dear I did not think it can be that dangerous here, I must be careful the last thing I want is to get my identity revealed in front of him’ thought Alya.