Chapter 403 - Sarahs birthday (3) (1/2)
Next morning, Aiden was observing the view from the window. Below was a small white stoned town square, basking in the sun and a lively farmers market hidden under pine trees. Further down the white stone steps he could see the port and blue Adriatic Sea.
He was reluctant to go in a 'public' shower, unsure what to expect.
”It's fine...” Sarah coaxed him. ”Let's go together.” Sarah saw his confused expression and laughed. ”There are no separate male and female showers. Come on, think of it as an adventure.”
Aiden didn't move.
”I thought you went to camps and similar places earlier?”
”I did. But there were proper accommodations. Not like this.” Aiden explained.
Sarah shook her head thinking how he is not willing to try out something different. She always needs to spend time persuading him to get out of his comfort zone. ”You know that a lot of areas in the world still don't have running clean water? Come.” Sarah pulled his hand. ”Just follow me. Next time we are going to a place where you can take a bath only in the river.” She threatened him, unsuccessfully.
Sarah checked time. ”We will be late if you keep delaying. We need to get ready and have breakfast before we head out.”
The thought of breakfast and heading out improved his mood and he followed Sarah.
After breakfast, they returned to the hostel.
Sarah approached older lady who runs the hostel. ”Are our things ready?”
Older lady nodded. ”Yes. In your room. Let me know if you need anything else.”
Sarah smiled and headed upstairs.
Upstairs they found two pairs of hiking boots and two backpacks with food, snacks, ropes and some other necessities. Sarah checked them and approved. ”Get our laptops.”
Based on things that were brought in the room, Aiden concluded that they are going hiking. He was confused by her demand, but did as she said. 'Who takes laptops to hiking?' He sat on the bed and watched her add things to the backpack. He was not able to hold back and decided to voice his displeasure. ”You know... I would be able to help if you tell me where we are going and what are we going to do. It's frustrating when I don't know what is coming next.”
Sarah lifted her head and looked at him. ”That didn't take long.”
”What?”
She sat next to him on the bed. ”I asked you for patience during one week of letting me handle things.”
”Except for tomorrow!” Aiden reminded her. Tomorrow is her birthday, and he made plans.
”Yes.” She confirmed. ”Except for tomorrow. Tomorrow is yours. But it's only three days and you are already losing it.”
”You can be in charge. Just tell me what the plan is.” Aiden explained.
”Can you be patient just a bit longer?” Sarah was conflicted. ”I was thinking to tell you about this, but it's something difficult to explain. I need to show you. OK? Come on. Bags are ready.”
He frowned. ”So, you are not telling me anything?”
Sarah sighed. ”We are walking, and we will be there in about one hour. The sooner we start, the sooner we reach, and you get some of your answers.”