Micky’s Farm House: 14th July Thursday:5 pm

"We are going for a day out, right? Then what's the need to pack our bags?"

Natalia asked Maya who was busy making some cocktails at the bar counter.

"We are definitely going for a day out but you never know what excitements are waiting for us. Maybe we change our plan according to our mood and extend our day out to a small vacation. We have ample time to explore, so be wild and unpredictable."

Maya moved her fingers and made an eccentric face to justify her words.

“FAN 5 is really weird and mercurial. You yourselves don't even know what you want to do."

Nina nodded her head in disbelief and said,

"Oh really? Nina! For your kind information, your boyfriend also belongs to FAN 5 and as far as I know, you love him beyond anything. So, tell me what do you exactly do to bring his mercurial temper down?"

Maya said winkingly making Nina look here and there with a flustered face.

"I know exactly what she does."

Alisha came forward and sat beside Nina while saying.

"She just enacts according to Micky's thoughts."

She added. Everybody including Peter rose their brows in confusion.

"I mean we all know that Nina never defies Micky's words and thoughts and we also know that Nina always remains in his thoughts, to be precise in his inappropriate thoughts. You know what I mean?"

Alisha winked at everybody and giggled. All burst out in laughter while Nina felt her ears have become as hot as a furnace.

"Stop teasing her or else my thought of killing you all will come true."

Micky said with pretentious anger and entered the living room.

"Here comes Nina's saviour."

Maya said in a tiddly voice and rose the glass to approach him.

"Where are the other pigs? You went together, so you are supposed to come back together as well."

She forwarded with staggering steps and tripped but was held by Billy.

"Maya! How many times do I have to tell you to put a limit on your drinks?"

Billy sounded concerned while trying to align a tipsy Maya.

"Limit should be the word for a boring person like you. I want to be wild and savage."

Maya snaked her arms around Billy's neck and came nearer to his lips with a pout.

"Oho..ho.. what happened to the girls today? Why everybody found their partners either Grandpa or Boring? Do we have to do something to entertain them?”

Cody said with a teasing tone and entered with Alex carrying bags in their hands.

"You should, as monkeys are the best in it."

Natalia retorted while Cody took some time to decipher her words. When he actually digested them, all the others were knocked out with a riot of laughter.

"I don't know how did your 'Ex'es bear your PJs. Sometimes they are more intolerable than your ridiculous face."

Natalia didn't stop to shoot her verbal teasing. Cody approached her like a cornered cat and looked into her eyes,

"I don't have 'Ex'es Nuts, I have 'Y's. Like 'Y' the hell am I dating YOU?"

He screamed suddenly making Natalia put her palms on her ears in agitation. Their staredown contest had been interrupted by Peter.

"Guys stop your silly fight. We have more important things to do. Let's plan for the trip as we have a very short time to discuss and decide."

Peter addressed all.

"WTF!"

Cody shouted in exasperation.

"Excuse Me!"

Peter frowned and said.

"W.T.F........Where's The Food? You know my brain doesn't work without a load of tasty food. So, where is it? First, arrange something for my poor churning stomach and then plan.... discuss....decide whatever you want."

Cody stroked his belly.

"Glutton"

Natalia whispered.

"I heard it but want to correct you, I am not a glutton..... I am an explorer of food. There is a difference."

Cody retorted to Natalia who made a 'whatever' expression.

"Ok, Chill guys. I had ordered the butlers to arrange food before I went and I think they are about to serve. So, after having food we can plan our trip."

Micky said while wrapping his arm around Nina's shoulder sideward.

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Micky’s Farm House: 14th July Thursday:7: 30 pm

Everybody was sitting in the living room after a satisfying meal. Where every couple was snuggling into each other, Cody and Natalia were maintaining a superficial distance because of the ruckus they had sometime before. However, needless to say, they were not missing any chance to steal glances of each other. Everybody knew that it is their mundane course and doesn't need to be concerned.

“We will start at 7 am sharp. We have two Jeeps. Enough for 9 people and our luggage."

Alex said.

"Man, 7 am is too early. That means we have to wake up at least 6:30. No way I am gonna wake up so early. Make it 9 am. It will be quite a decent time to leave."

Micky complained. Everybody was giggling to see his condition as all know how much he loves his sleep.

"Micky, I know very well how much time you take to get ready. So waking up just before half an hour of leaving is not going to work. And for the early morning start, I think it is absolutely logical as we will have enough time to enjoy our trip and more of that nature looks more beautiful in the dawn light. The light breeze and the dew drops on the leaves. I just love them to feel."

Nina said in a misty voice while lifting her head from Micky's chest.

"Oh really! and what about me? U know that I hate waking up early. And for your information, I don't have any intention to crash out early tonight. You know....... you and me.... one bed.... long night."

Micky said huskily and pulled Nina by placing his left hand behind her neck and trailing his right thumb on her pouty lips."

"No chance, Mr Rockster. I am too tired to even sit over here. So, get a grip on your imagination and go to sleep as soon as possible."

Nina said with a flustered face by pushing him away a bit.

"We will see, Ms Nina. Because you know, I love challenges and when it comes from you I love to accept and win it."

Micky said in a seductive tone and suddenly pecked her lips.

"If you both are done with your romance, can we proceed further?"

Alex said in a pretentious annoyance.

"Go ahead, you sex-starved soul.",

Micky said teasingly while everybody giggled. Alex gave him a murderous look and continued,

“As we haven't decided any destination yet, can anyone tell me what would be our way to head? Because as per that thing we have to plan our halts, food arrangements, fuel and all. If we are planning for a night stay then we have to carry portable tents and firewoods too."

"I think we should be prepared for everything. Though our immediate plan is a day out. But you can't say anything."

Billy said with a shrug.

"I don't know about the other things but the food is a must for me. Who knows that how deserted would be the way and where will we get the food. Nope, Micky! ask your butlers to laden our Jeeps with adequate food items. I don't want to take any risk."

Cody declared with a serious face. Everybody was rolling their eyes at him and nodded with disbelief.

"I have already asked them for food. But we have to arrange the portable tents and firewoods. I think we should start towards the north as we know that the road leads to the hills and jungle. I don't think fuel would be a problem as the road has a good number of petrol pumps."

Micky announced.

"What should we carry with us? "

Peter and Maya asked in unison.

"What is the confusion in that? Take your 10-12 pair of best outfits, makeup, swimsuits, suntan, hats......."

Alisha might continue her list if Peter didn't interrupt her,

"Hold on...hold on Lish! We are going on a road trip, not for any fashion show or foreign trip. It's too much baby for a day out. Okay, I will help you with packing. You need not to worry."

Peter pacified his overenthusiastic girlfriend while Alisha was confused if she should be annoyed or happy for his concern.

"We are missing one thing.",

Nina said in a serious voice.

"And what is that?"

Natalia asked.

"We need to carry some basic medicines. You know painkiller, bandaid. We shouldn't take any risk."

Nina addressed all for confirmation.

"And here comes my matured and intelligent sis. I love you kid for this."

Billy said with affection and gestured a flying kiss to Nina which Micky caught and threw in an imaginary way and said,

"I love you is ok but dude for the kiss, let me do the honour."

He said and kissed Nina's cheek with a loud Muaahhhhh sound.

"She is my sis, Micky.",

Billy said with a total disbelief look.

"But she is my everything and only MINE."

Micky grabbed her waist in a tight grip and declared.

"Unbelievable over-possessive boyfriend.",

Billy whispered and Maya giggled.

"So, if everything is sorted, should we crash out? We need to wake up early.",

Peter suggested.

"Wait a minute, Buddy. Something is not sorted yet. How can you forget that our get-togethers and parties never end without a game? So, be ready for a Truth or Dare Game. Nope, for today it would be a Dare to Dare game."

Micky got up from the sofa and said mischievously. Nina became alarmed as she knows his twisted mind very well. He is definitely up to something.

"Dare to Dare? What is that?"

Cody became curious.

"Nothing complicated. It's a game which will be played between a couple. A partner will give a dare to his or her partner as 'Resist to React' when he or she will do something. If he or she reacts, then his or her partner will win the dare and vice-versa."

Micky said while eyeing Nina's perplexed face.

"Wow, sounds really thrilling. And what would be the reward for the winning partner?"

Cody asked with a wink.

"Anything he or she asks for.",

Micky said with a smirk.

"Not a bad idea to call of the day but, Hello! What about me? Where will I get my partner from? Don't you think it is a little bit unfair to me?"

Alex said with rolling eyes.

"You can be the judge or can choose any of us as your game partner. I won't mind."

Micky said in a calm voice.

"Okay, let's start."

Everybody screamed in excitement. Micky stretched his hand to Nina and said,

"Dare to begin?"

While she placed her palm on his with a dumbfounded expression. The clock was striking to 11 pm but the zeal inside the farmhouse was in full swing.