||Dr. Douchebro's Nanital Trip Plan ||

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It was yet another day in hospital. After assisting a surgery with Dr. Baghel Anika excused herself for a half day holiday since it was Sahil's investiture ceremony she had to attend along with his PTM. Much to her surprise Om, Rudra and Dr. Douchebro were present there at the parking lot as well.

"Let's go!" declared an ever-cheerful Rudra. "Where?" asked Anika confused where are they going now? "Well let me remind you Anika, it's Sahil's investiture ceremony and he had invited us as well as a  family!" replied Om grinning.

Anika smiled before getting inside the car followed by Dr. Douchebro who sat on the passenger seat while Om and Rudra got into Dr. Douchebro's car. Passing a smile to Dr. Douchebro which was soon returned by an alluring one they moved toward Sahil's school. After his birthday something changed between their equation. They now talk more often especially on chats. He had replied for her birthday wishes which Anika noticed later on and with this a series of professional and non-professional chats continued. Anika named their equation as Friendship. A special friendship that wasn't needed to be acknowledged from  mouth.

"You are done with the Ophthalmologist camp arrangements?"  she heard his voice and turned for a moment toward him before focusing back on the road and replying "Yes just needed to get some final check ups! You done with your patients for today?" "Yes, there were just handful. Also dad has sanctioned your leave from weekend" replied Dr. Douchebro and Anika nodded in positive before asking mischievously "So I guess you would have got all the information on Nanital Dr. Google Oberoi?"

Dr. Douchebro chuckled  in his serene and enigmatic laugh before replying "Yes almost, well was surprised to know this hill station have mythological roots!"

"Really?" asked Anika to which Dr. Douchebro replied nodding in positive " It is believed that the Naini Lake, the lake of Nanital is one of the 51 Shakti Peeths, the most popular is based on the story of the death of the Goddess Sati, first wife of Lord Shiva . Out of grief and sorrow, Shiva carried Sati's body, reminiscing about their moments as a couple, and roamed around the universe with it. Vishnu had cut her body into 52 body parts, using his Sudarshan Chakra , which fell on Earth to become sacred sites where all the people can pay homage to the Goddess. The spot where Sati's eyes or Nain fell, came to be called Nain-tal or lake of the eye. The goddess Shakti is worshiped at the Naina Devi Temple, known by locals as Naini Mata. It is on the northern side of the lake"

Anika grasped everything before commenting "I always feel that Lord Shiva love and dedication toward his wife was the strongest of all the gods, like no offence but as many people say Lord Ram was an ideal husband I don't think so. He doubted his wife later left her on the saying of his countrymen. When Goddess Sita followed him to Exile he should have followed her as well. I mean yes he was a great king, a great ruler, a great son, a great personality but definitely not a great husband!"

"Then coming to Lord Krishna he had in total 16000 wives. Although I don't know whether it held his wives acceptance or not but as a person no girl would like to share her husband. Also he never turned back to Radha, not even bothered to check her once while she dedicated her whole life toward him." continued Anika as Dr. Douchebro listened to her patiently.

"Contrary Lord Shiva was too dedicated toward his wife. Although he had low temper his love toward both Goddess Sati and Goddess Parwati is commendable. It took Goddess Parwati hell lot of efforts to enter Lord Shiva's life after Goddess Sati's death although she was her reincarnation only. He as a husband supported her state of Kali as a part of her strong self.  Rectified his mistake in case of Lord Ganesha just for her.  He is never characterized for love but I guess his love and dedication toward his wife is commendable." ended Anika as she took a turn toward Sahil's school.

"Well I agree, our scriptures and mythological stories sometime lack morals. I don't know how true these stories are but definitely they do lack a sense of ethics at places. May be because the time they are written, the trend of the society was the same and they are medium  to show what was prevalent in the society that time." gave in Dr. Douchebro and Anika shrugged in response while he continued "So you wish for a husband like Lord Shiva??"

Anika was surprised for a minute with the turn of topic but then passing a small smile replied "I don't plan for future anymore.I just accept whatever comes my way. My future is all about setting Sahil's life. I don't dream of anything now. But yes If I ever get a husband like Shiva I would be blessed!"

"Why don't you plan for future and why don't you dream anymore?"

"Because it never went according to my plan. Nothing at all. I remember when I was small and dad use to come for holiday to meet us I was always like that after his retirement we would live and spend our entire time together. This never happened and never could. I wished to be a Doctor but it never happened. Although I never regret it since I am happy with what I have but still this is also an incomplete dream. When Mom was there I always use to say that when I would get a job I would get  her a beautiful house in a hill station as she wanted but this also never happened and never would. Life never went according to my plan so I just left it because it hurts when you wish and plan something but it never happens!" said Anika trying hard to keep the smile intact.

"I can understand but...." Dr. Douchebro was going on when Anika interrupted him "Sorry to say Dr.  Oberoi but you can't understand. You can't understand because you are not an orphan!"

Anika felt his face draining out of color. All of a sudden the alluring smile was lost. His spectral eyes held an untold pain. She didn't knew why but before she could ask him they reached Sahil's school. He walked out followed by her but Anika felt guilty for upsetting him. Before he could move out the parking lot she held his wrist "I am sorry, I didn't meant to upset you!" 

He turned toward her with his alluring smile  back on his face "Don't worry you didn't. Now let's just keep this aside and enjoy what we came to attend!" he said and clasped his hand with hers pulling her along. Anika looked at their intertwined hand for a minute before following him along. 

They were received by the Vice-Principle and Gauri. Vice-Principle knew Anika as Sahil's sister since she had met her once during Sahil's admission. "Mrs Anika so good to see you with your husband, You guys make a perfect couple!"

Anika's eyes went wide listening this. She looked toward Dr. Douchebro who was looking at her still smiling not at all shocked. How can he be so calm when the lady in-front just mistook them as a couple?

 She could feel the other three giggling. They are actually her friend enjoying her embarrassed state. "Actually Mam it's a misunderstanding, we are not married!" clarified Anika to which the  teacher looked confused for a minute than seeing their intertwined hand again smiled "Okay so he is your fiance. All the best for your life ahead!" 

And at that every moment Om, Rudra and Gauri burst out laughing while Anika's face went red with embarrassment. Her ears turned warm and red as a sign of her embarrassment.  What's there in both of them that every second person mistook them as a couple. First the Pandit in that temple and now this lady.

"No mam we are just friends." clarified Anika to which the teacher apologized and welcomed all of them. Rudra came close to them and said in a teasing tone "Just friends Bhaiya just friends!!"

Glaring Rudra, Anika walked ahead followed by Dr. Douchebro as she forgot that she was still holding his hand. Nor he bothered her to take it back!!

They met the Principle and Anika internally chuckled  at how Sahil's description of him being like Charlie Chaplin was so apt. They were given seats on the second floor of the building from where they could easily watch the investiture ceremony which was conducted in the assembly podium. Anika met other parents over there and than sat on her place with Om and Rudra on one side and Dr. Douchebro on other.

Anika felt proud of her brother as his name was announced and planting the school flag he was holding on the  stand he went to receive the badge of Head Boy. Sahil  smiled toward her and received his badge. Gauri gave the cultural badges  along with another male teacher. After distributing the badges and sashes the pledge took place as every member of student council repeated it after Sahil. 

The event came to an end and everyone was given some refreshers. Sahil came to meet them along with the girl who was given the Head Girl Badge. Dressed in straight platted grey skirt and highly white ironed shirt with hairs tied up in two plates, wearing grey stockings she looked epitome of discipline. Anika can't help herself to compare the girl with Sahil in terms of discipline. She wondered was she ever this perfectly dressed even when she got into Army?

Sahil hugged Anika then Dr. Douchebro, Om and Rudra. "Ani, this is Manisha Danu, Head girl and my recently made friend!" introduced Sahil and Anika couldn't help but feel amused. Her over-shy brother finally made a girl as his friend. Surprising!!

"Manisha this is my Sister, my life Lt. Col Anika Roy and this is......" Sahil  was interrupted by Manisha who looked excited "Let me guess your Jiju right, they make such a perfect couple!"

That's it while Om and Rudra burst into fits of laughter, Anika frowned why would everyone assume Dr. Douchebro as her husband? She again looked at Dr. Douchebro and he was just smiling again. Doesn't this man feel irritated at all?

"No Manisha he is Ani's friend and senior Col Shivaay Singh Oberoi, He is Gauri mam's husband and Ani's friend Sub Omkara Mehta and he is Commando Rudra Singh Oberoi SSO's brother and my buddy!"introduced Sahil as Manisha apologized to Anika and Dr. Douchebro than greeted everyone.

"Sahil What is this? I told you right the badge should have only your name. What's the requirement of such a huge name!" complained Anika as her eyes went on the badge which read HEAD BOY: SAHIL ANIKA ROY!!

"What's the issue? I like my name like this. It sounds cool. Also just like SSO I can also flaunt as SAR!" replied Sahil mischievously and Rudra  supported him with a logic sign. Shaking her head  deafeningly she moved toward his class for the PTM.

After this they went for a Ice-cream treat along with Sahil and Gauri. The ride was  filled up with laughter and planning of the trip. While Om and Gauri were in one car. Sahil, Rudra, Dr. Douchbro were in Anika's car. It was indeed a family. Family bonded by heart!!

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It was evening and Anika was going to CO's  bungalow as Rudra had called her up to share some details of the Trekking they were going the next week. They have canceled the boxing practice for today since Om later had a night duty. They had planned to first visit various places in Nanital then go on for trekking.

Om was in Roll-call and was directly going from there while Gauri had went to the teacher's hostel for some work. Sahil had went to Market with his friends for getting few stationary and books required for his Holiday assignments. He wanted to complete them first before going to Nanital. Anika was greeted by Rudra at the door who hugged her saying he missed her and Anika chuckled at the immature Commando!!

She saw Dr. Douchebro sitting on the couch going through his Laptop. He acknowledged her presence with his alluring smile as she sat on the couch in front of him. Rudra brought juice for her since she refused for tea. "Where are Tej Uncle and Jhanvi Aunty?" asked Anika looking around.

"Dad and Mom had gone to see off Lady Baba and her mother." answered Rudra and Anika chuckled at Rudra's reference for Tia. Tia nature was a bit what we call modern-mythical and the name Lady baba suited her well.It took Anika a good amount of time and brain to understand what Tia meant by Reikie

"Bhaiya tell didi and O the tracks you have planned!" said Rudra after Om joined them as well and Dr. Douchebro asked Anika to come and sit beside him while Rudra and Om sat on the other side. He showed them the details on the Screen as he explained about each trek.

"So we have planned that after finishing all the visiting places in Nanital in two  days we shall go to Nani Peak Trek also known as China Peak or Cheena peak.  It is a difficult trek. It is a 3 Km trek from Tanke Band base having elevations changing from 45 degrees to minus 45 degrees. Also we have to go on hike during day time only because It also has a forest with wild animals and the temperature falls as one moves uphill." informed Dr. Douchebro while Anika and Om nodded in understanding.

"So it would nearly take us three days after which we can move to our next track which is Roopkund Track. It would be good to witness some snow during June. It starts from Lohajung and ends at Roopkund. While crossing the mountains we can witness the amazing view of valleys, mountains and cross mixed forests. Situated between two peaks, Trishul and Nanda Gunti , is covered with ice for most of the months. Roopkund is famous for its Glacial Lake where more than five hundred human skeletons are found on its edge." gave in Dr. Douchebro while Anika, Om and Rudra gasped.

"Human skeleton how?" asked Rudra to which Dr. Douchebro shrugged of replying "I don't know. It's actually never known clearly but people believe they were people stuck under snow storm!"

"Well last not the least is the Pangot Trek. Pangot trek is one of the to do treks. Pangot is full of oak and rhododendron trees, it's a great area to spot many birds like Koklas, Khalij Pheasants, Common Kestrel, Grey Winged Blackbird, Black Red Star, Bar-Tailed Tree Creeper etc. We may also spot some animals like Leopards, Himalayan Black Bear, Civet Cat, Porcupine, Deer and Wild Boar" informed Dr. Douchebro and to say that Anika, Om and Rudra were thrilled would be an understatement.

"So after completing this we would come back to the Army Hotel in Nanital, take a day rest and head back to home." ended Dr. Douchebro his well planned trip. Now Anika found one more perfection in him. He is so perfect in planning. She hates his perfection!!

"Are we not going to the Kunjakharak Track?" asked Om looking at the screen where a detailed planning of Dr. Douchebro was screened up. "It have nothing too interesting moreover we will already go to it when we visit the Corbett Reserve Forest!" gave in Dr. Douchebro while Om nodded in understanding.

"So I have booked the Army Hotel in Nanital for all of us, also have got guides and camps for each of the trek. We just need to order few required things." informed Dr. Douchebro as he closed his mac-book. He turned to see Om and Anika glaring him.

"What?" asked Dr. Douchebro baffled. "You paid for everything without even asking from us. You can't take our expenses Shivaay." complained Om while Anika nodded in affirmative. Dr. Douchebro looked toward Rudra who gave a smirk and then moved toward Om and hugged him tightly.

"O, my long hair organism, my turban man, my soul brother Bhaiya actually paid all this for your brain which I am going to eat  all along the trip. Now come with me, I have to show you something till than Bhaiya and Bh...I mean Didi will order the required items." 

He pulled Om even before Om could reply while Anika chuckled at the two before looking at Dr. Douchebro who was sheepishly smiling "You shouldn't have paid for all this alone. It's a shared trip, you have to accept money!"

"Now it's done right, since I am planning the trip I will pay next time you plan and you can pay!" 

He said mischievously while Anika glared him before taking back her seat beside him on the couch " I am paying for the items we are going to purchase!" Dr. Douchebro raised his hands in defeat as both of them chuckled.

"What all will we require?" asked Anika to which Dr. Douchebro replied "Well woolen clothes we have, sleeping bags you, me, Om and Rudra would be having. Will issue two more for Sahil and Gauri. Well back pack will be available with everyone. So we need to order for Trek shoes, Head torch, walking sticks and gloves. Will issue a first aid kit as well." 

Together they ordered for all the required items and after much argument finally Anika won and paid from her E-wallet. Once done they closed his Laptop taking a sigh of relief. "So Excited?" asked Dr. Douchebro to which Anika replied "Excited? I am over Excited!!" "What are you most excited about?" asked Dr. Douchebro and Anika replied as excited as she was "Everything, going new places trekking and spending time with all of you."

"What are you most excited about?" asked Anika looking toward him as he bend a bit toward her smiling and then closing his eyes breathed near her ears and Anika closed her eyes in response.  Then he very slowly whispered.

"To create enduring memories with my Kohinoor!"

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