A Ghost's Unfulfilled Wish - 8

Chapter 8

Charles said "She looked like she's newly married, I saw her with a man probably her husband." "Are you sure you saw this same girl?" Look, look into the picture again and tell me said John; "I am very sure, it is the same girl said Charles. John looked at Sandeep and Sandeep asked” how do you say it is the same girl dude? “Charles said “she had very long hair, I kept looking at her and Alice caught me, may be because you guys were in the other car you have missed her”.

Without saying a word John walked from there. “What happened Sandeep why is he upset?” asked Charles, Sandeep said “I will tell you later ..wait here” and went behind John. John walked out of the bar, Sandeep ran behind him asking him to wait. John kept walking, Sandeep ran and stood in front of John. John was crying,” what is this John? Why are you crying now? stop crying, there are people around us”. John said “how did I miss her Sandeep? "My heart broke when I heard she is married and belongs to someone else". "I never thought you would be this selfish" said Sandeep; John looked at Sandeep wondering why… Sandeep said “what else do you expect me to say John? You can get married and have kids but why can't she? "I thought you will be happy to know she is married and is happy in her life, instead you are sad and angry? that is why I called you selfish. Is this Why you wanted me to collect her details? to spoil her life? You have done enough to her, I am sure you will make her life hell if you get her details.. however, I got to know she is happy and mark my words even if I get her details never i will share those with you because I am sure you will not let her live in peace”. In anger he walked away saying “you stay back and continue feeling bad, I care a damn”.

Sandeep came back to the bar, Charles enquired where john is and why he was upset.. Sandeep said “it's a long story Charles I will tell you sometime later”. After some 15-20 minutes John came back, sat beside Sandeep and apologized, Sandeep spoke nothing and John started a general conversation with Charles. “It's close to 12am, let's wind up” said Sandeep; all three walked out of the bar, Charles wished them good night and got into his room, before Sandeep got into his room John asked "will you not talk to me?" Sandeep spoke nothing and John said “I am sorry dude for a second I forgot I am married I felt as if I was back in college and she is no more mine”. “fine, now forget everything John we wished to know how she is and today we got to know she is fine, everyone has a past but we should come out of it and live the present happily, I hope you understand. Go sleep well and I wanna see the old John in the morning”. Nodding his head John gave a hug wished him good night and went to his room.

"Did you have your dinner John?" asked Jency. “Yes Jency and I am feeling very tired let’s talk in the morning” and with that John closed his eyes. Jency thought it's because of the long drive that he is exhausted so she decided not to bother him. "I saw her with a man, probably her husband and they looked like they were newly married" these words were echoing again and again in his ears, tears rolled down from his eyes making his pillow wet, a soft hand wiped his tears, John quickly opened his eyes wondering who it was? His daughters and wife were asleep. He closed his eyes again, he couldn't come out of her thoughts. He kept telling himself "she is happily married I should stop thinking about her but every time he said this he remembered her long hair, those black grape eyes, her mild anger, pretty smile, her chubbiness ,the way she talk… John couldn't take this torture anymore. He looked at the clock it was almost 2:30am; he decided to wake up early in the morning and go check in the spot where Charles said he saw Roslyn. John slept for some 3 hours, he opened his eyes it was still dark, he looked at the clock and it was 5:30 he took shower and was getting ready, Jency woke up asked “why are you up so early John?. “ I am going out for a walk” said John. Walk? How come? Asked Jency. “the weather is pleasant outside.. so thought I’ll enjoy it” John said “lock the door and get back to sleep I will be back soon”.

John walked all the way to the location, his eyes were going back and forth… searching for Roslyn, he kept walking looking around for her and his mind was filled with so many questions ..did Charles really see Roslyn? What if it was someone else like her? And he wondered how she come here on the same day I am here? Is this god's plan? If we get to meet each other will she forgive me for what I did?" John's mobile was ringing, he answered the call, “where are you John?” asked Sandeep. “Here, very close by. came for a walk” said John. “Oh but your wife said you went out around 6 and it's 9:15 now”, looking at his watch John said “I will be back in few minutes” and disconnected the call.

John had almost walked 2 kms away from their resort. He thought walking all the way back will take too much time so he decided to take a rick from there, even while he was in the auto his eyes were searching for Roslyn. The minute John got down from auto he saw Sandeep standing there, “I have never seen people going for a walk in an auto” said Sandeep. John spoke nothing. “ tell me where you were? questioned Sandeep. "I had been for a walk dude and because I went too far I came back by auto" said John. Sandeep said “Ok but why do I feel like you’re lying to me? Why do I feel you went all the way in search of Roslyn?. John looked at Sandeep and said “yes dude I went in search of her”. “Why though?” asked Sandeep, “to apologize so that I can live in peace. But I didn't find her .I think Charles has seen someone else not Roslyn” said John. “We never know John may be he really saw her and there are chances of her vacationing here. Either you missed her or she might be inside her hotel or resort as it's still early morning. Whatever we are here to enjoy our trip let's do that John, forget about Roslyn if God really want you guys to meet each other he will show her to you one way or the other.” said Sandeep.

“Now come let's have our breakfast, we have planned to visit Chandratal Baralacha, it's a trekking spot and even kids are really excited” said Sandeep. They walked in to have breakfast and Jency gave john a deadly stare, John ignored her with a smile. They finished their breakfast and they drove to Chandratal Baralacha which was close to 36 Kms from their resort. It took almost 2 hours for them to reach the place.

Kids got really happy, they wore their trekking shoes and holding their father's hand they started climbing up. Everyone were having fun, laughing, pulling each other's legs. Kids were a little exhausted. Ziya asked “how much more should I walk daddy?” John said we are almost half the way darling and looked up, he stared up at the peak of the mountain…. his eyes wide with a look of disbelief… there she was.. On the top of the mountain. He shouted at the top of his lungs “Sandeep, Sandeep!! “Everyone looked at him wondering why was he screaming like a mad man. When questioned why he was yelling John said “he remembered their college NCC camps and in that excitement he screamed” but to Sandeep he whispered “dude I saw Roslyn”. “What? Where?” Asked Sandeep. "look there and John pointed his finger towards the peak of the mountain".