THE JOURNEY OF US

Chapter 38

Next day Josh’s phone rang. He picked up the call and said, “Yes.” A voice came through. It was Alice. She replied, “Can you meet me? It's something urgent.” Josh was stunned to say anything. Alice cut off the call.

   Josh came towards me and told me about it. We were thinking about what she wanted from us which was urgent. Even after Josh broke up with her. She didn't even talk to me. I said to Josh, “Maybe you should go and check on her.” 

 Josh told me that he didn't want to see her. I said, “Maybe it's really urgent. You should go.” He listened to me and went towards her with his car. I was at home watching a film. Julia went out as she had some work to do. 

   I was all alone at home. An hour has passed. I called Josh. He answered, “Yes. Talk to me. I am listening.” I said, “Are you driving yet? You haven't reached there.” He answered, “I am almost there.” 

   I said, “Maybe I should call later.” He said that he wanted to talk to me. Suddenly his eyes caught Alice’s red car. He was thinking what was it doing in the middle of the road. There were no vehicles. It was a quiet place. Suddenly, Alice’s car started. She was inside the car. 

   Josh was telling me, “Alice is in her car. I don't know. She called me somewhere else.” I said, “Maybe it's another car. All of a sudden, I heard a car crash. 

   I started to panic. I opened my GPS tracker which I had used on Josh. It said that he was staying at one place. I was panicking. I called an ambulance. I said, “I heard a car crash. Maybe it's my boyfriend. Please go there and check it. “ 

   The woman said, “Please tell me the address.” I told her the address through my tracker. She said, “Yes. There has been an accident. The ambulance is on his way.” 

   I asked her, “Where will the patient be admitted?” She answered, “Harbor UCLA Medical Center.” I quickly went towards my car and started the car. I reached the hospital in an hour. 

  I asked the receptionist, “Is there someone here with a car crash accident. It's a few hours before.” The receptionist checked the records and said, “Yes. He is in the operation room.” 

   I went towards the operation room. I was standing there. A doctor came through the door. “Is this the patient?” I asked him, showing him a photo of Josh. He answered Yes. 

   I was very shocked. I saw Alice standing a few steps ahead. I went towards her. I said, “Who are you to see here?” She answered, “Of course Josh.” 

  I said to her firmly, “It's because of you. I know it's you. You did it.” She said calmly, “I know it's difficult for you. But it wasn't me.” I showed her the earrings which Julia found on the floor near the pool. 

    I said, “It was you who pushed me in the pool, right. And I know it was you who did this to Josh.” She said smiling, “You are cleverer than I thought. You stole him from me. It's revenge.”

   “You tried to kill him. It's not revenge.” I said crying. The doctor came towards us. He said, “The patient is awake. You can meet him.” Alice and I went inside. 

   Josh opened his eyes and saw us there. He asked, “Who are you? I don't remember you. What happened?” I said, “You had a car accident. I am your girlfriend. Try to remember me.” 

  Alice came near Josh and said, “She's lying. You are my fiance. She wants you. Don't listen to him.” I said, “It's not true. We love each other.” The doctor came inside and said, “He has a memory loss. Take care of him.” 

  I even showed Josh the photos of us. He didn't believe me. Alice showed him their photos and said, “If you don't believe me then you can ask the employees in my office and in your office.” 

  Josh believed Alice. He said to me, “You can leave now.” I left. I was very sad for Josh and mad at Alice. I wanted to take revenge on Alice. She tried to kill Josh and now Josh believes her because he has lost his memories. I can't even prove it because no one knows me in his office.

   I returned to my apartment. I was very sad. I saw Julia. She asked, “What happened? Why are you crying?” I told her everything about Alice. She was mad at Alice too. Julia tried to console me.