39 Breathtaking (2/2)

”Yes. It is summer so the temperature there will be from 20 to 25 degrees.”

”Even at night?”

”Yes probably. Month of June is the warmest month of the year in this place. We have to reach today because there are chances of rainfall tomorrow night. And the bonfire plan, then it was because of you.”

”Me?”

”Don't you remember? Just a few days ago you had shown me the plan to change work environment. It included some picnics and day-offs. So I decided to plan this as it will boost everyone's energy and they won't even feel lethargic in this climate.”

”That's cool! We will join everybody after some shopping. Bye.”

”Bye.”

*beep*

Seeing Aliya smiling, Bhavna asked

”Who was it?”

”Rishi Sir. We have to move to our next location, Sonamarg. There is a bonfire programme at night. But we have enough time and money to spend on our pending shopping. So we will be leaving now. Lets go.”

”Yes.”

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The duo reached Sonamarg. The sun was descending by the time they reached. Even in that mere sunlight they could see the breathtaking view of vast expanse of this green land. Aliya could see the snow clad hills surrounding the whole plain. There was a range of pine trees in one side. The orange sunlight when hit the the peaks covered with snow, made an illusion as if the snow now turned into gold. When Aliya took deep breathes, she felt as if her lungs were not used to such pure air; air which was untouched by the pollution of the cities, smog and smoke from factories. As the sun was settling down, it threw some light on Aliya's face for a few moments. She closed her eyes and lived in that moment. It relaxed her mind and she let a smile visible on her face.