THE JOURNEY OF US

Chapter 33

Few days passed. I had designed some clothes for Alice Lockwood. I was on my way to meet Alice to her office. I was on the ground floor when I saw many people working there.

   It was a very big company. A lady came towards me. She said, “Hi. I am Stephenie. I am Alice’s Secretary. I am here to take you to Alice's office.” I followed her towards the office. 

   I knocked on the door before going in. A voice came from inside. “Yes. You can come in.” I opened the door and took a seat. I said, “The designs are done. You can take a look when ever you want.” 

   Alice said, “That's nice. I guess I will look into it this weekend. Actually, I have a meeting right now. So, please excuse me. If you need anything, you can ask my secretary.” Alice moved away and left the office. 

   I left the office. I asked Stephenie, “Can you please tell me where I can have a coffee?” She replied, “There is a vending machine straight towards your right. You can drink from it.” 

   I was on my way to the vending machine. I drank a coffee and took a lift downwards. I went inside the lift. It was going downwards. I reached the 8th floor from the 14th floor. Suddenly, the lift stopped. I was scared. It wasn't moving. 

    I clicked the emergency button many times. Nothing happened. I started to panic. My phobia was controlling me. I was breathing heavily. I took out my phone to call for help. There was no network. I was scared. 

   I was screaming, “Someone please help me. I am trapped in the lift.” I was screaming very loudly. I guess there was no one. I sat down. My heartbeat was racing. Suddenly I heard footsteps. 

   I screamed again. “Is someone there? Please help me. I am trapped in the lift.” The footsteps came closer. It was Josh. I could sensed it. He said, “Don't panic, I will do something.” 

   He didn't know it was me inside. He called the security and control room to check the lift. He yelled on the phone, “Do it faster. Someone is trapped inside.” 

  He was waiting outside and checking if I was okay. Few seconds later some people went towards the control room and repaired the wires. The lift started again. It started to open. 

     Josh saw me coming outside the lift. He was shocked. I said, “Thank you for helping me.” He nodded and went away. I was very sure that he didn't want to talk to me.