The Universe Conspired For Us To Meet Chapter 21

-------The next morning-------

Sunlight shone through the small window like sweet honey . The warm light filtered through Ronnie's eyelids and woke him up indicating that a fresh day had begun and it was indeed time to bid farewell to the Sherpas who took so much care of them . He swore to himself that he'll get back to them with his team and provide them with all facilities once he gets back .

He freshened up and then woke up Jayne . By the time she came back, Ronnie had worn a white casual shirt and black jeans and was waiting for Jayne . He then asked her to get ready while he went to check on Da Nuru .

Soon Da Nuru and his new wife were ready and so were Jayne and Ronnie .

Jayne and Ronnie came out of their house . The entire tribesmen of the hamlet were standing outside to bid farewell to them . They hugged Auntie Mo for her kind motherly love and care all these days . They bid an emotional farewell to them, "Until next time, we love you guys and are forever indebted to you . We'll get back to you soon . " Da Nuru translated it for the people .

Everyone smiled and waved at the couple until they found their figures slowly disappearing in the thick forest .

Da Nuru led the three couples out of the forest area . In between they kept resting regularly since Jayne was still recovering . Ronnie had kept fruits and a water bottle in his backpack . He also had biscuits and chocolates in his backpack which he'd got while coming here on his trekking .

He kept giving it the ladies when they felt tired and needed to rest . Finally after half a day's walk taking a number of routes, they finally inched closer to the outskirts of the forest . The four of them heaved a sigh of relief .

To their luck exactly at the same time, a local bus transport service cameby . They waved at the bus to stop and the driver dutifully stopped the bus for them . All four of them got into the bus and there were empty seats too .

Jayne sat next to a window and Ronnie sat next to her . Da Nuru and his wife sat in the seat behind them . Ronnie took out money from his pocket and paid for their tickets . This bus was only a regional connecting service . Hence they had to get down at the last stop to board another bus to the capital city .

Jayne was tired by now . She leaned herself against Ronnie . He supported her by wrapping his right arm around her waist . He asked her if she was feeling tired and needed anything for which she replied with, "No . I'm fine . " He tightened his grip around her .

The gentle breeze blowing through the window as their bus whirled through the curves of the mountain made Jayne fall asleep .

Jayne was woken up by Ronnie when they reached the last stop . "Jayne, please wake up . We need to get down here .

She fluttered open her eyelids and asked Ronnie, "Have we reached?"

Ronnie answered, "Not yet . But let's eat something here before we board the next bus . I heard it's a long journey and it will probably take us the entire night . We'll reach there by morning . So let's eat up soon . "

All four of them got down the bus but momentarily stopped in their tracks . Especially the ladies . Since they were very tired and had slept off on their journey, they never cared to look at their surroundings . Now seeing what was in front of them, they stood rooted to their spot shocked .

Chapter end