•The Journey•

Chapter 7: Let's Begin.

It's seven thirty by the time we reach the hotel.

We decided to go to our rooms , freshen up and have our dinner early so that we could talk after that.
As per the plan, I went to my room and straight went for a body wash. I feel worn out today even though there is hardly anything that I have done.

I just stand below the shower and try to make sense of what Ethan told me about his wife and Jace.

Am I ready to reveal the truth. Would it heal me or worst of all, destroy me even more?

I think of how will I tell him my side of the story. The story I had buried inside me for two years. The story which haunts me everyday in the same way and sometimes even more.

The story of Jace Jordan.

I get out of the bathroom with a towel wrapped around me. I wear a plain mauve half sleeve tshirt and a white track pant. I keep my hair open and this time I don't wear any makeup.

I call Ethan and ask if he is ready.
"I'll take more ten minutes. You can go and order for yourself if you want."he says on the phone. "No, its okay. I'll wait for you."I tell him and the call declines.

I decide to call mom.
"Mia , how are you ?"

"I'm good , mom" after a pause I say, "How are you and dad ?"

"We miss you and are worried about you dear."

"I'm completely fine mom."

"Who's the person accompanying you ? How is he?"

"He is a nice person. His name is Ethan." I don't tell her anything else. I don't tell her he is related to Jace.

"That's great. Take care."

"Yaa mom. I love you."I tell her.

"I love you too."
I cancel the call.

I leave the room with my phone and the room keys. I go directly to the dining room and order lasagna for myself. Five minutes later, Ethan joins too.
He says a hello and we quietly have our supper. After we are done eating, Ethan says,"Let's go then."

"Umm yeah , to my room ?"

"I don't mind."

We go to my room. He goes to sit on the couch while I am sitting on the bed.

"You can sit here Ethan." I tell him referring to the bed.

"No it's okay."he says.

After a minute of silence, he says,
"So lets begin maybe. I'll start."

"Yeah." I tell him.