THE JOURNEY OF US

Chapter 43

  It was the 21st of May. I remembered it was Josh’s birthday. I know that I can't meet him because of Alice. I decided to give him a hoodie. I was making him this hoodie for many days. 

   I parcelled him the hoodie with no name and wrote “Happy Birthday, Josh.” He found the parcel and opened it. He went towards Alice and asked her, “Do you remember my birthday.” 

  Alice said, “No. Why?” “Because it’s my birthday today and you didn't know it.” He said sadly. Josh went away. He found out that it was me who parcelled him because I was the only one who knew him except Alice. 

   Julia and I were working on our plan. We called Steve for help too. He came to my apartment. I was researching the clients. Steve was collecting information about the clients. 

   Julia was noting it in a book. We found many clients. There were more than 100 people. We saved all the names too. It was the end for Alice. I had put some bacteria in her new product too when I went to the party. 

    No one knew about it except Julia and me. We were happy as it was the day when Alice was going to launch the product. Julia and I were waiting for it. Next day we went to the hospital to meet Becca. 

   “How’s things going?” I asked Becca. She answered, “Not good. Many people are admitted. They caused skin infection. It's really bad. All the doctors are busy. I need to go. Bye.” 

  Our plan was working. Julia and I were happy. We returned home and waited for the next day. It was the day when Alice was going to marry Josh. They were already in the hall. Julia, Steve and I reached the hall. I was staying away from everyone. Julia and Steve were waiting for officers.

   Alice was dressed in a white gown and stood at the altar with a smile. Josh was wearing a suit. The wedding started. The officiant asked Alice, “Do you take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband?” 

  Alice said Yes to him with a smiling face. I could see that Josh was tense and stressed. The officiant asked Josh, “Do you take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife?” 

  After a long pause, Josh took a deep breath. He said, “I can't do this.” The guests were confused and started to murmur in shock. He gathered the courage and said, “I need to tell you all something. The truth is, I don't love Alice.” “I love her.” He pointed towards me. I was surprised.

   Josh walked up towards me leaving Alice standing alone on the altar. He said sincerely, “I’m sorry for the pain I’ve caused, but I can’t marry someone I don’t love. I’ve realised that my heart belongs to you.”

  I was shocked and happy. I was relieved. Alice was looking at us angrily. She said, “You can't do this. You promised that you will marry me.” 

  Josh said to Alice, “You don't even know me properly. She knows me. She remembers my birthday and I have feelings for her, not you. I guess I had made the wrong decision before. I had to choose Lydia, not you.” 

  I said, “Don't worry. It's all over now. We love each other.” Steve came inside with some officers. The officer said, “You are under arrest, Alice Lockwood.” She asked, “For what crime?” 

   The officer said, “For attempted murder of Lydia Bennet and Josh Cooper. We have all the proof.” Julia added, “Also for selling drugs to your clients.” They went towards her and tied her the handcuffs. They took her towards the police car. 

  Josh said, “I want to be with you.” I said, “Me too. Let's marry each other. Right now. There will be no problems later.” Josh agreed. We went towards the altar. 

The officiant asked me, “Do you want this man to be your lawfully wedded husband?” I said, “Yes.” The officiant asked Josh, “Do you take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife?” Josh said yes to him with a smiling face. 

We exchanged vows, speaking from our hearts, promising to love and support each other forever. Finally, the officiant said, “You may now kiss the bride.” Josh leaned in, and we shared our first kiss as a married couple. 

  The guests clapped and cheered, celebrating the new chapter in their lives. We walked back down the aisle together, hand in hand, smiling at each other as their friends showered them with flower petals. The night was filled with joy, laughter, and love as we celebrated our union.

   We got married to each other. It was the best day of my life. I had finally married Josh. Steve looked towards Julia and asked her, “Do you want to date me?” 

  Julia answered, “Meet me at five then.” Steve was confused and asked her, “Is that a yes?” Julia said, “It was a yes.” Josh and I took photos of us and went home. 

  After a few days it was reported on television that the Lockwood Company had a product which caused many skin infections. They had a major fall down in their business.

  Everything about Alice was going apart. She was in prison. Her company was in loss. Her parents were cooperating with her business. But it wasn't working. Finally, it got closed.

  Julia gathered all the proof and gave it to her boss. We were all happy with our lives. I was living with Josh at his house. Josh remembered everything about us. I helped him to remember it by recreating the memories.

  Steve and Julia were living in front of our apartment. They were dating. They were having fun too. Julia and I were having fun as we were neighbours too. It was my happy life. 

    Josh and I have been through so many problems and finally found happiness. Our love was getting bigger and bigger. We hugged each other and promised each other that we will be ready to face whatever comes next, together.

                    The End