✓ The Weekend Trip I

We all were sitting in the VIP section of Ace’s club. We usually spend time together here. D, I, Cal, Enzo,Will, Jeremy, Josh, Nico, Ace, Aiden, Michael and Xander sometimes join us.

“There is a long weekend coming, we should go out together.” D suggested. Yes she isn’t drunk as it was Wednesday night.

“That's not a bad idea. Better than spending it lazily at home.” Josh said.

“Everyone is not like your lazy ass.” Jeremy mocked Josh.

“Well, he is not wrong. It would be great for an outing.” Aiden said.

“How about the cabinet in the woods?” Xander suggested “We can also go into the woods and have a bonfire.”

“Woah bud that would be great.” Michael patting Xander shoulder.

“Okay, then it’s done, we will go on Saturday morning and back on Monday. What do you all say?” Cal said. Already setting a plan in his mind.

‘In’ we all said except, Nico.

“What about you Nico?” Enzo asked him

“I will have to check my schedule, if I can.” Nico said while sipping his drink.

“Come on man leave work behind for once and enjoy your life.” Ace said

“Why would he not come? After all it’s his place, he has to be there.” Xander said, winking towards Nico.

“I can’t say anything and you are going with them no need for me to come.” Nico replied.

“There is not much work on the weekend though and I’ll help you out with completing the remaining.” Aiden said

“Yeah and it will be fun if you join us.” I said

Nico finally gave in with no other excuse for getting away.

“Fine, I’ll come.” He said looking at me.

We both looked at each other for a long time. There is always something in his gaze that I couldn’t quite figure out, but it was there to tell me something and he was trying to hide it from me.

He broke our eye contact looking away and gulping down his drink with the fact that he had to give in to come with us.

He would rather love to spend his weekend working. I figured that much out.

We laid out a plan with a list of necessary things to take and other details. And we parted long after midnight.

~~~

D and I are at a shopping mart for a few things to take with us this weekend and also for home. Starting first with the basic things.

“What do you think we should take now?” D asked, we both were not sure what to have now.

“Maybe some pasta and noodles.” I said “And the much needed coffee.”

I found them right away and put them into the cart.

“What about meat and eggs?” D asked

“I’ll ask Xander to arrange it from there so we can have fresh ones.” I said.

“I think we should take this.” D said beaming with a pack of Marshmallow in her hand

“What is that for?” I asked

“They said we will have a bonfire there. Marshmallow and bonfire are the perfect combination.

“I’m not sure about marshmallows but barbeque and bonfire is the best combination.” I said

We took a few more things for barbeque and other veggies. We decided to grab something to eat before going home as we are not too hungry. We went up to the cash counter for payment. There were few others ahead of us so we waited for our turn.

“Adi!” D called , to which I hummed and put away my phone.

“Did you forget to get something?” I asked

“No. what do you think of Nico?” she asked out of nowhere

“What do I think of Nico? Why would you ask such a question?”

“Just answer me.” What’s wrong with this girl.

“He is a nice guy. He has looks, workaholic and also kind.” I answered still confused why she asked.

“Yes that he is. I mean to ask do you have feelings towards him?”

I frowned at that and after a few seconds

“I don’t know” is all I answered. “Why are you asking me this?”

“Nothing, it was just on my mind.” She said as we proceeded for the payment.

I have never thought about this, do I have feelings towards Nicolas?

~~~

We left pretty early so that we could reach there before noon. D, Cal, Enzo and I were in cal’s car. Jeremy, Josh, Will and Michel were in Will’s car. Xander, Aiden and Nico were already there.

As we derived out of the city we were still half sleeping and Cal complained that he will sleep while driving if the atmosphere in the car remains the same. So D put up some songs and we all started to sing along. For more than an hour we drove outside of the city and towards the woods.

It was almost 9 in the morning as we came into the woods. We were pretty silent now as we now wanted to get out of the car. I looked out of the window at the trees passing by as we now drive through a narrow road.

The atmosphere was pleasant here, the cold winds hit my face as I looked out of the window and the sunlight made its way from between the tall trees. The surrounding was beautiful with the tall trees, plants and bushes. The sound of birds chirping is soothing for the ears. I could see a few squirrels running by the road and up onto the trees.

After a few more minutes of drive, an area could be seen where there was less number of trees. And as we neared a wooden cabin was visible. It was a really beautiful place . I would spend my whole life here.

We parked and got out of the car stretching as the tension in muscles settled a bit.

“Finally you all arrived. Aiden woke me up early because of you all.” Xander said as he walked down the front porch and neared us.

“This place is beautiful.” I said to him while giving him a side hug.

Michael and Jeremy were already unloading beer boxes. It was their responsibility to get drinks.

“Thanks. It’s our grandparents place.” He said putting an arm around my neck and guiding me in.

“What do you think Nico?” I heard as soon as we entered the living room of the cabinet.

Valerie was standing in front of Nico, who was sitting on a couch. What was she doing here?

“Disgusting” Xander said, from beside me. I looked at him and he just shrugged.

“No one asked you.” Valerie said, glaring.

“Oh, yeah!” Xander said as he led us past the living room and to the backside of the cabinet.

“What is she doing here?” I asked once we were on the backside.

Xander removed his arm from around my neck and turned to me.

“She came to invite Nico to go along with her and her minions, but Nico refused saying he was coming here with us and she tagged along canceling her plans.” Xander explained with a look which clearly said he would be glad if she gets lost in the woods.

I have a feeling this isn’t going to go well.

xxx