Whispers of Hope ✓

CHAPTER 22

ISHITA POV.....

I am in my hotel room and thinking about yesterday's incident. I really don't want to trouble him but what to do; I am back where my nightmares started. When I was leaving India, I promised myself to not come back here but I guess god has some other plans for me. What does Joshua think about me now? Right now my main concern is Joshua. I didn't tell him anything. I didn't tell him about these nightmares.

How he handled me without asking me a single question was such a concerning gesture of him. I said yes for India because I was tired with everything. I was running from myself. I am tired with getting scared every second. I wanted to face it that's the main reason why I said yes. I am sure that Joshua would be feeling guilty because he asked me to come. To be honest, it's not even his fault. Why is he doing this? Why is he concerned about me? Why does he care about me? I am no one to him. I am nothing for him but still there is something which connects us together.

His gesture always makes me smile. He makes me feel confident. He makes me feel comfortable around him. He gives priority to me. He is something which I never want to leave. Yes, I like him.

Right now I am in my hotel room balcony. Today's weather is so pleasant. Cool breeze is touching my skin which makes me feel relaxed. I just hope that I won't encounter with any of THEM. I clearly remember those faces. CLEARLY!

Joshua went to the office. He said that I need to take some rest. If there is anything important then he will come to pick me up. I am missing him. Should I call him? But what if he is in some meeting? No-no, I should wait for some time and he also said that he will call me when he gets free.

JOSHUA POV.......

"There is some points which I highlighted, you check it out again. Reports are not good. I need profits and not losses. Understood?" I said because reports are not good. Sales activities are not so good even customers' reviews are not good at all. I need to check everything here.

"Yes sir" Everyone who is present in the meeting room nodded their head. As they don't want to be in President's bad list.

"Meeting is dismissed" I said and came out from the meeting room. I just want to go to hotel as soon as possible because Ish is still not feeling well. I need to accompany her. I completely realized just now that there is no particular need of Ish in here but still I took her with me. My reasons are genuine but now I am feeling guilty. I need to say sorry to her and also plan a surprise for her. Maybe by seeing the surprise she would accept my sorry.

"Mr. President." My P.A. came and stood in front of me. I looked at him and he gave me a file.

"I need your signature in this file today." He said and after reading it I signed it and gave back to him.

I went outside the building and my car was already in front of my eyes. I sit inside the car and my driver started to drive. Today I needed a driver because the place is new to me and I am not used with the Indian traffic rules and regulations here so I appointed a driver for me. I dialed Ish's number and she received in just one ring. I guess she is waiting for my call only.

"Desperate to talk to me?" I asked smilingly as I know that her face will become red in color.

"N-no, nothing like that. I was just....I just picked my phone and just then my mobile rung so I....I received it..." She said stammering. I love her red cheeks when she gets shy.

"I just ended my meeting and already coming back to the hotel. How are you feeling now?" I asked as I know how much worried I was last night. Because in her sleeps she was murmuring something between the lines, let me go, no, please. I just heard these words and I don't know if I should initiate to ask her about it yeah, guess I will have to ask her once I reach the hotel.

"I am feeling alright now. Actually Joshua, I need to...I need to tell you something." She said and I can sense it how tensed she is right now.

"Tell me, what is it?"

"No, first you come hotel. Then we will talk." She said

"Okay, I am on my way. Take care." I said and disconnected the call. What is it that she wants to tell me? Is it related to her past? Maybe because she told me everything about her.

I was thinking when all of the sudden the driver stepped on the brakes. What just happened?

"What happened?"

"Sir, a lady came in front of the car that's why I put the brakes." He said looking at me

"Let me check" I said and opened the back door of my car and came outside. I saw a lady who is picking up tomatoes. I went near her and helped her. We both stood up once we picked all the tomatoes. I looked at her. She is in her 50s I guess. She is looking simple. Wearing simple clothes, her hair is in bun. Some of her hairs are white in color. Under her eyes were dark circles. Her face looks dull.

"I am so sorry ma'am. Are you okay?" I asked as she understood what I am trying to ask her

"Yes, yes. I am fine." I got shocked when I listen her. She is talking in English

"Do you know English?"

"Yes I know. Someone taught me so I learned it." She said smilingly. Maybe her daughter taught her English. I am feeling relaxed that she is absolutely fine. My eyes went to her hand as I saw blood coming from her elbow.

"No, you are not. See you got hurt... Come with me, let me take you to the hospital." I said and she saw her elbow and waved her hand in front of me.

"No, no dear. It's fine. No need to go to hospital." She said smilingly.

"Okay then come inside my car, I will bandage your hand and will drop you at your house. Please don't say no." I said to her. First she was about to say no but anyhow I convinced her. I wouldn't feel good if she didn't agree to come with me. I just felt the need to accompany her as I imaged her like my mom and I can't see my mom getting hurt because of me. That's why I requested her to come with me.

She nodded her head in agreement and I instantly opened the back seat of the car. When she sits inside the car, I also went to another side and sit on the back seat, beside her. I told driver to drive and take out the first aid kit which is always available inside of my car.

I started to apply Dettol and applied ointment on that. Once I was done, I looked at her. I want to know where she lives so that it will be easy to drop her there.

"May I know where you live ma'am? I will drop you there." I said and what she tells me just surprised me.

"Care and Love Orphanage" She told me and passes me a smile. Care and Love orphanage? Ish also once lived there. I remembered carefully that Ish spent her childhood days there. I want to know about Sheetal aunt who took care of Ish. Maybe I'll get some hint about her past. I think I should ask her.

"Ma'am what is your name?"

"Sheetal" This makes me shocked. To whom I was looking at, is not sitting beside me. Sheetal, Ishita's aunt.

"Ishita's aunt" I whisper this as I am still in shock and I guess she heard me as well. Next thing I saw; is her pale face and teary eyes.