THE JOURNEY OF US

Chapter 34

   It was the weekend. I reached the front door. I was very nervous as was going to have dinner with Alice Lockwood. It was my first time having dinner with a famous person. I had worked with many famous people but never had dinner with them. 

   The door was opened. It was Alice. She said, “Please come inside.” I took a seat on the chair. She said, “Thank you for coming here on a short notice.” I said, “It's my pleasure to have a dinner with you.” 

    Once again the doorbell rang. Alice said, “Please wait a minute.” She went towards the door. It was Josh. He came inside. We were stunned to see each other. 

   “So what's the urgent matter?” I asked politely to Alice, sitting at the dining table. She answered, “As you know, Josh and I are going to marry each other. I need you to design a beautiful wedding dress for me.” 

  “It will be done. So when is the wedding?” I asked, feeling sad. “Next month.” Alice replied quickly and happily, holding Josh's hands and smiling at him. Josh was looking at her too. But he wasn't happy about it. 

  We had our dinner. I was ready to leave. “Can you really go by yourself? There is no cab nearby.” Alice said, who is concerned about me. I said, “Yes, I can go.” 

   Josh looked at Alice. He said, “I will drop her. It's late at night. She shouldn’t walk at this time.” It was just ten. Alice said, “Alright, take care.” Josh hugged her. We both went towards his car. 

   I took a seat in his car. He started the car. He was driving. I started the conversation by saying, “Congratulations on your future wedding.” He said, “Yes. I had to move on. I can't be with someone who lies to me.” 

   I was hurt by his sentence. I was angry too but I controlled myself. He was the one who broke up with me. He was the one who didn't answer my calls and texts. He was the one who didn't listened about my explanation. 

  The car stopped. Josh said, “You reached.” “Thank you for the ride.” I said, getting out of the car. I went inside my apartment.