Till The End

Chapter 83 - From Where It Started

The lingering edge of silence is often broader than the surface of words. We can feel the silence speaking out all those reflected in both of our eyes.

The air is holding a heavy grudge which is beyond control. Lights of our room are dimming off as if now comes the time. I know, no better way could there be for me than this when I'm breathing my last lying on Jim's lap. I don't know when is my last yet each and every moment is precious for me right now.

I wish I had a little more time to spend with him. I wish second chances were that easy to get in life. It's so queer that when we thought our love was invincible, time started turning obsolete.
Yet, I wonder if I should still have faith for things to get well or accept the truth in front of me.

"Eila. We still have hope. Don't worry. Things will be alright", he exclaims with utmost emotions in his eyes. The one who himself is broken is consoling me.

I wish his words turn true. Yet there's fear in his eyes. Fear of losing me and this hurts me the most. I am not worried about my life, I'm worried about his, after I leave.

I can see question in his eyes which his words failed to express. 'How all these started from the beginning and now comes here till the end? Why is God snatching you from me?'
I can see a warrior in him who wants to do justice to all the injustices life is doing with us.

All flashy images are again visible in front of my eyes for the last time from the beginning till this end.

I reminisce all of our timeless timepieces which together can give birth to a whole eternity. As I wished, every moment of ours is a Forever. A Forever which is never gonna fade even if I am not here.

"Robo".

He doesn't say anything. Just faces me as I am lying on his lap.
"Nothing. I just wanted to call you". I try hard to hold back my tears. My heart is racing faster now. I don't wanna go leaving him alone. I just don't. I'm just praying for any miracle to happen.

"Silly". He says but right now the epic smile is not adorned on his lips. They are so grim and void.

His phone rings all on a sudden. " I need to take this call", he states and I get up from his lap as he gets out of bed near the window.

I can't hear much but as far as I could hear, he was probably talking to Jack about booking the flight tickets. But who is going where?
After he comes and sits beside me I ask, "Why did you ask him to book flight tickets?"

"I need to leave tomorrow", he states in a stern voice.

"Huh? Where?" I am confused.

"Boston".

"But why? All of a sudden?"

"For some paperworks with the builders. It's really urgent", he leans closer.

"Okay". I know it might be urgent else he would have never gone right now. "But for how many days?" I don't wanna stay away from him anymore.

"It depends. Maybe 2-3".

I embrace him tight. "I'll miss you".

"I'll miss you too", he does the same. I am actually gonna miss him a lot.

. . .

It's his time to leave. The flight is after two hour. Before getting on his car I give him a soft hug and so does Jennifer. "Take care and go safely", I state.

"Hmm. You too take care of yourself". He gets on the car and leaves for the airport.

I face Jennifer while she comes near me. "He'll be back soon."

"Hmm. Mom, can I come to the cafe and help you out", I ask.

"Of course you can. I'll find some company", she chuckles and we head to the cafe. It's so crowded today. I sit on the chair inside the counter with Mom and we gossip for a bit. She tells me incidents of Jim's childhood which just happens to bring a wide smile on my face. I can never get enough of talking about him with everyone.

. . .

It's already 9 at night. I call Jim to ask if he reached the hotel or not.

"You reached the hotel?"

"Yeah. A while back. What have you been doing all day?" He asks.

"Nothing much. I just spent some quality time with Mom. Sam came in the afternoon, we gossiped for a bit and played carrom".

"That's good then", he chuckles.

"But I miss you", I make a puppy face even though he can't see me.

"I'll be back soon", he assures.

"Finish your work as fast as possible and come back to me", I insist in a childish voice.

"Ookay madam. Okay I need to hang up now. I'll call you later at night".

"Okay. Bye", I bid.

"Bye."

. . .

I decided to visit my previous home today. I mean visiting auntie, Emi and John. Rochelle and Sarah are also coming today.

After I reach and press the calling bell, Emi opens the door. As soon as her eyes fall on me she hugs me so tight that I am finding it hard to even breath. "Emiiii. I can't breath", I chuckle.

"You don't need to breath. I missed you soooooo muchhhh".

"I missed you toooo. Now release me crazy girl", and she finally does. I enter inside and auntie comes out of her room with a wide smile on her face.

"Finally you are here", she embraces me again. "The house feels so empty without you."

"I missed you all a lot".

"Even we did the same", auntie says.

"Where's John?" I ask.

"Office. As usual". Oh yeah. I forgot that now is his offiy time.

"You must me hungry right?" Auntie asks.

"No. I am not. Still I don't wanna miss your food", I grin with a wink.

"Go to your room. I'll bring somey for you guys. Sarah and Rochelle must me coming too", auntie states and I head upstairs I'm my room along with Emi. God! I even missed my room. I literally jump on my bed to feel the homeliness. Just then we hear the sound of Rochelle and Sarah and I stand up to see them entering my room.

"Eilaaa", they just jump upon me hugging me tight.

"Yeah yeah. I know I'm Eila but release me. I can't breath", they finally release.

"Now tell is. How was your first night?" Sarah teases which just makes me laugh since I just slept all night while he was working.

"Boring yet cute", I don't reveal much.

"Ohhooo". But they seem to think it otherwise. Still I don't bother much to clear their misconception.

Suddenly a phone rings and I see it's Rochelle's. She picks up the call. Maybe that's Jack.
"When are you coming back from Stowe?" She asks Jack and maybe he said within 2 days. Rochelle goes near the window and after talking for almost 3-4 minutes she hangs up.

"Jack is in Stowe?" I ask.

"Yeah. He went with Jim. Don't you know?"

"Huh? Where?" I am confused.

"In Stowe", Rochelle informs. But Jim is in Boston.

"They are in Stowe?" I ask again.

"Yeah he just called me now and said he is busy with Jim. Don't you know?"

"No. I mean yeah I know. I just didn't know Jack is with him".
I don't reveal my doubt in front of them. Why did Jim lie to me that he has gone to Boston? I know there must me some reason behind him doing this still I am not feeling good now. I actually hate it when he lies to me.

(What do u feel about this one?)