Chapter 2 Second

After about an hour or so they reached the lodge. The lodge itself was built by an old man and he took care of everything there. The Lodge was very pretty inside and outside the woods was breathtaking. There were many animals roaming in the woods and even more in the other side of the forest. As said by the old man.

In the quaint lodge they unpacked. All of their mini bags and had some tea. Made by the cook. " This is so exciting just like a, real time adventure " Suri said. " Mia, show some enthusiasm what are you doing " Mrs Partterman said to er as Mia was sulkily having her tea. It seems she is sulking, no wonder, her parents and Suri didn't notice yet that she was being quiet.

Mia shook her head and tried to smile but her parents noticed her silent behaviour right away. She knew that the rest were going to ask her about it soon. " Its nothing it is, just that i am a bit tired after that ride. When we go on the tour tomorrow i will be happy. I am looking forward to it " Mia got up an said. " I am glad to hear that. We want this to be a experience you will cherish " Mr Patterman said. " Hope you have a gun with you in case you know we need to use in the jungles " Suri said and they all laughed.

" Don't scare her guys " Mr Patterman said while drinking his tea. After that he and Suri both retired to sleep and Mia followed. In the room she shared with Suri there were two beds with a, flower printed bed spread and a bedside lamp. Mia went towards the window and opened it and smelled the fresh damp forest air. It was so good to be out in nature like this she thought. Moon was up in half. From the dark forest suddenly a, slight growl could be heard. " What was that is it some wild animal out here. I rather close this window what if it jumped in here " Mia, said and closed it and went to sleep. Suri was already asleep.

On the other side of the room Mr and Mrs Partterman were also fast asleep. As Mia fell asleep to the noise of crickets in the woods all around them. The next morning they were woken up by Mr Partterman saying:" Get dressed quickly. Today is the first day of the safari. It rained yesterday so we will be going through a lot of rain."

Mia was excited. She looked at herself in the mirror. She wore light wash jeans and her favourite shirt with her hair tied into a ponytail. She was about to open her suitcase and grab her shoes. They all fast ate their pancakes and hopped into the jeep. Mr,Patterman went to start the jeep which started almost immediately. Soon enough everyone was inside the jeep. " Okay everyone. Let us make our way to the park" Mr Partterman said. A, man came from front suddenly. " Wait Mr Patterman i am going with you. I am your tour guide Rio " he said and got into the drivers, seat. As Suri and Mia sat behind impatiently waiting for their trip to start.