THE JOURNEY OF US

Chapter 36

Josh was trying very hard to win me back. He even broke up with Alice telling her that they are not good for each other. Alice was sad. He was sending a bouquet of flowers to me every day. I was not ready to forgive him. First he didn't listen to me. 

   Then after eight years he showed up to me. With Alice who he was going to marry. And then he tells me that he loves me and I should forgive him. He will break her heart too. 

   I was not ready to forgive him this time. I also did a terrible thing about lying to him. But he didn't even give me a chance to defend myself. It was late at night. It was raining. 

    It was very dark outside. There was thundering too. I heard Josh's voice from down. I went towards the window and opened it. Josh was standing alone getting wet in the rain. 

   He was apologising to me for his behaviour. I didn't listen to him. I went inside. He said that he will stay here all night. I went towards my bed and slept there. It was morning. 

   I went outside. I saw Josh sleeping in his car. He didn't go home. He was telling the truth. I moved away. I was feeling bad about it. I was going to a pool with Julia, Clara and Becca. I met them outside the pool. 

   We all went inside. It was empty. There was no one except receptionists and staff. I was a bit confused. I said, “Why are there no one here?” Julia said, “I don't know. Maybe no one will come at this time.” 

  But it was weird. It was eleven in the morning. Why will no one come here to swim? I listened to them and changed my clothes and wore a swimsuit. It felt nice to swim here. 

 Julia came out from the pool saying, “I should grab some snacks for us.” She insisted Clara and Becca go with her. I was swimming peacefully. Julia went away. 

   She called Josh. She said, “Plan is working. She is here. Come fast.” Becca said, “Who were you calling?” Clara asked, “What plan?” Julia said, “Ok, listen to me. It was Josh.” 

   Becca asked, “Who Josh?” Julia said, “Lydia’s ex-boyfriend. I am helping him to get back with Lydia.” “Wait. You are helping Josh. Lydia broke up with him. Maybe he wasn't right for her.” 

   Julia says, “No. It was my fault. They broke up because of me. They were very happy with each other. I am helping Josh because it was my fault they broke up.” 

   Josh was on his way to meet me. Time was passing. I was waiting for others. I came out from the pool searching for others. I was searching for them everywhere. 

   I reached another pool which was big. It was a deep one. I thought, “Maybe I should just stay away. It's too deep.” All of a sudden someone pushed me. I fell into the pool. 

    I didn't see the face as I was drowning. I saw a big black hair. It was a woman. I was drowning. I was trying to come up. 

  Suddenly Josh came looking for me. He jumped into the pool to save me. He held my hand. And took me out from the pool. I was shivering. It was very cold. Julia and others came forward looking for me. 

   Clara exclaimed, “What happened here?” Josh said, “Lydia was in the pool. She was drowning and I saved her.” Becca said, “What are you doing here?” I said, “I came here searching for you.” 

    Julia found earrings on the floor. She kept it with her. All of us went towards the exit. Becca said, “Too much swimming for today. Let's go home now.” We all agreed. 

   Julia went towards Josh and said quietly, “This plan has failed. We need a new plan.” Josh said, “Don't worry. I will do the planning. You should take care of Lydia. I drank a hot coffee and went home with Julia.