Adultery The Possession

[Henry]

Soma called their two sons. They are also tired. However, their interest is much higher. They are already prepared with the wonder of teenage. beautiful Kanchenjunga started coming closer from here. Raju had warned earlier that As the day progresses towards the afternoon, the cold will grow. Seeing that Antu had gloves on but Santu had taken them off, Soma forced him to wear it. She also put on gloves. Subir is already cold. So he has everything ready in advance.

They left Kalipokhri. The walk started from Kalipokhri through the lap of the hill. The valley is like a slope on both sides. The sky is sparkling, the sun is shining on the Himalayas. The line of mountains on one side is sometimes appearing, sometimes disappearing again. A mountain cannot be compared to anything on the plain. So it is difficult to compare. As the road continues, the snow is noticed. Even if it does not snow, dew and road water accumulates and forms powdery ice on the mountain slopes. Somewhere along the way, one or two houses can be seen. Except for the most primitive necessities of a small household, there is almost nothing here.

Sandakphu was reached in a few hours. But the risk with this is coming down in the evening. But the mind takes away the form of the surroundings from that thought. Only Kanchenjunga was in front of the eyes. What a huge mountain. It's as if an artist has painted milky snow on the mountain by hand. It seems that the sleeping heart of the Buddha can be touched by raising the hand.
This is a surprise to the urban Bengalis of College Street, Dharmatala, Gariahat, Laketown etc. What power God has built the nature! It seems that the mountain hundreds of miles away is standing cheek by jowl with Sandakphu, the highest peak of West Bengal. In the distance, they can see all the white peaks of mountains read in books like Everest, Makalu etc.
Soma tried to introduce the boys to the visible peaks of the Himalayas. If she made a mistake, their guide, local Sherpa Raju, corrected her.

The emergence of problems is the return time. Sure enough, a few minutes of rain and intense cold followed. It suddenly forest became dark. Along with that, the hilly roads become more dangerous and slippery.
Soma looked at Subir very helplessly. She did not allow their two sons to walk forward. She kept them to herself.
Subir realized that he had never faced such an unprecedented danger even after traveling to different parts of the country. Guide Raju's face has also faded. He took a torch with him. The light of that torch is low. Can't get very far through fog. He keeps saying one thing over and over again--Sabji, We have to go till Kalipokhri. Otherwise we will be in danger.
Soma was startled. When she arrived, she realized how long it had taken. So she said - Kalipokhri! It's a long way!

Raju is a young man. Even he is less experienced, Subir has no difficulty in understanding. Nature, which a moment ago was presenting its extreme beauty, has suddenly assumed a monstrous form. That seems to be the nature of the forest. Subir thought to himself.

Somehow they walked a long way, As long as a little light is visible. Deep darkness came slowly. Raju, is one of a sherpa of this area, he does not have the courage to move forward, how dare Subir show up there.

Subir asked---How far is left to reach Kalipokhri?
Raju said---Sab Ji. Not far. And a couple of km. But walking in this darkness is dangerous. The hill has become slippery.

Soma holds Antu's hand tightly. She also said to Santu---Santu stay close. Then she said to Raju---what can be done now?

Raju also said in a worried tone---Madam, there are two houses before Kalipokhari. It would be nice if someone gave us shelter like tonight. Otherwise we have to walk again at risk.
Subir said to Raju---How is it possible? Why do people let us stay in their house? Besides, why would we go to a stranger's house? Rather than Raju, we go, we will dare to walk little by little to reach Kalipokhri.

Raju said---Sab Ji. There will be a lot of risk. Local people don't go out here after evening unless there is a special needs. And no one goes on this road beyond Kalipokhri.

Soma gets annoyed and says to Subir---Oh! Subir, This is your nature. When he says that the place is definitely not convenient after evening. Why do we take risks with children? It's just a matter of spend for one night.

Subir lit a cigarette without saying anything. Raju said---Sab ji, there is a government homestay in front. Often it is closed. It is not usually offered to tourists as it is so deep in the jungle. If it's open today for some reason, problem solved. Otherwise, the last hope is the house of Dawa chacha, before Kalipokhari.

Fate did not help them. Government homesteads are closed. It looks like it hasn't opened in decades. Subir laughed seeing Soma's worried face, said---Hey why are you thinking darling. Something will be arranged.

Raju, however, continues with a pale face. After a while They were startled when they suddenly heard a female voice. They heard a voice of a young girl---Raju bhai, where are you going at night?

After a long time without these five, they heard the voice of a different person for the first time. A light of hope appeared in everyone's mind.

To be continued...