Jonathan folded the letter he was reading and picked up another one. It looked almost green in the golden light shining above him. He leaned back and rested his head on the Pillow as he shifted around to adjust himself. He had been reading the letters since the past three hours and yet he was not even close to finishing them. He discovered a new part of Liza every time he read a letter. He thought he knew Liza inside out but every time he read a letter he came to know something new about her. He wondered if she would have ever given him those letters if he hadn’t found them by mistake. He propped himself up on his elbows, making the mauve sheets crinkle beneath him, and started reading the letter,
“24th February 2014
To Jonathan,
I am sorry Jonathan for being the way that I am. It’s been such a long time since we have gotten together and I am still not able to open up about my past. It’s difficult for me to talk abou
‘16th November 2015To JonathanYou are killing me, Jonathan. I can’t bear it any longer; I am at my breaking point. What have I done to deserve this? I have tried everything, done everything to bring you back to me but you distance yourself more with every effort I make. You rarely smile at me now, hell I rarely see you now. Either you are at the office or you are away on your ‘business trip’ and it kills me to know that every second that you are away from me you are getting closer to her.My nightmares have gotten worse now since you are never there to fend them away from me. I wake up to an empty bed and an empty house every day. I don’t even find any sign to know that whether you came back to home last night or not. I miss you, Jonathan. Where did that old Jonathan go? The one who used to love me endlessly, the one who used to hold me while I slept, or the one who kissed me awake. It’s been so long since I have slept in yo
Jonathan was sleeping on the small plastic chair beside Liza. His hand was still holding Liza’s hand as if she would somehow vanish in thin air. His shirt was rumpled and his hair was a mess. He had spent his whole day waiting for Liza to wake up. He had refused to move from his place beside Liza for even a moment. As the day passed and Liza made no sign of waking the light in his eyes began to dim little by little and his heart grew a little less hopeful. It was around the time when he was dreaming of holding Liza in his arms once again, that the heart rate monitor began to go crazy. All those green little lines which held Liza’s life began to go haywire. Jonathan jolted awake, his eyes flickering to the machine which gave him hope that Liza was still alive. He panicked as it beeped in frenzy and rushed to call the doctor.It is said that Light travels faster than sound, however, when Liza woke up she first heard the consistent beeping of the machine first, the k
“You said yes!!!” Alice shriek as she helped Liza put on her shirt. “How can you go back to that house Liza? How can you go back there after what he did to you?”. “I didn’t have an option Alice. You are going to Paris for your conference soon and I am not allowed to live on my own for another three weeks “Liza replied. “I would have stayed with you Liza, I would have missed that damn conference,” Alice said.“I know Alice but I can’t ask you to do that. I know how important this conference is for you and how excited you were about going to Paris”. Liza replied“It’s not more important than you. My brother has already ruined your life. If we hadn’t become roommates, there was a chance that you wouldn’t have met him. It’s partly my fault too Liza” Alice said as tears filled her eyes. Alice had never felt ashamed of being Jonathan’s sister even for a moment bu
The drive to Jonathan’s house was spent in tense silence with Jonathan stealing secret glances at Liza. The beautiful white double storied house came into view as they rounded around the corner. Jonathan stopped the car and turned off the engine. He went around to Liza’s side to open the gate for her but before he could do it for her, she had already opened it and had begun to step out of it. She was struggling to step out due to the plaster in her hand and ankle. Just two more weeks and then it will be off, she thought. Jonathan touched her ankle in an attempt to help her to lift it out of the narrow foot space of the car, but as soon as he touched it Liza jerked it off. Her face was expressionless and her eyes were as cold as chilly arctic wind.“At least let me help you with it,” Jonathan said, Liza paused her shuffling for a minute before trying to lift it out for one last time before simply nodding and giving him a ‘go ahead’ look. Tak
Jonathan knocked on Liza’s door, on receiving no answer he cracked the door open only to find her sleeping. He entered the room, closing the door gently behind him, and sat beside her. Liza’s hair was splayed over the pillow and her eyes were fluttering behind her closed eyelids, a small smile graced her lips and he wondered what she was dreaming about,’ certainly not about you’ his inner self poke. Suddenly her smile disappeared and her breathing became labored and within seconds she began screaming and thrashing. Jonathan shook her “Liza, it's fine. It’s alright baby. It is just a nightmare. You are alright Liza. I am here, I am always with you baby.” He soothed her. After a few minutes of soothing Liza’s nightmare had died down and she was once again asleep peaceful. Jonathan had forgotten how horrible Liza’s nightmares had been. He regretted letting her spend so many nights alone, letting her battle with these nightmares alon
After Jonathan’s failed attempt to seek an apology, Liza had spent most of her time locked up in her room. Jonathan hadn’t heard a single sound from her and honestly, Liza’s silence terrified him more than her words. It was nearly 9 pm when Jonathan knocked on Liza’s door. ’Um….hey Liza, I know you don’t want to even hear my voice and that you hate me right now but please eat something. It is time for you to take your medicines.” he said through the door. Liza didn’t give any response so Jonathan knocked again “Come on Liza, I know that you are angry but it is not the way to deal with issues between. Just eat your dinner and I won’t even bother you.” He was once again met by silence. “Come on Liza open the fucking door” he shouted through it and knocked it again and again, till Liza opened the door.Liza’s hair was disheveled, her eyes had red rings around them as if she had been crying
"Hi, Alex" Liza grinned. It felt good to see Alex after so many years. "Hey," he said in a daze. Liza pulled out a chair and sat across him. "Well.... this is awkward," Liza said as she sat there looking at him in silence.Alex rubbed the back of his neck "never thought it will be awkward between us... huh, Jigglypuff" Alex said with a slight chuckle.Liza's heart warmed as he used her old nick-name. "Never Snorelax" she retorted back and just like that they busted out laughing. It was the first time in many months when Liza had let out a genuine laugh. The awkwardness between them melted away and they both regained their composure, ignoring the weird looks people around them were giving them.Alex asked Liza “How are you, Liz?” I am fine. I have been better but I am alright" Liza replied, not knowing how to answer her friend who hasn't been in touch with her for nearly seven years and then had called her to meet up out of the blue. Liza couldn't exa
Jonathan paced back and forth in his room. It had been two days since he had last talked to Liza and Alice would be coming back any day now. He had wasted all the time he had in being Jealous and overbearing. He hated the fact he somehow always ended up hurting Liza. He could never do it right. He had tried numerous times but he always said the wrong words. He knew that he was being selfish by asking Liza to forgive him and give him a second chance but he couldn't help it. Liza was like a drug for him and he couldn't get enough of her. He had made a grave mistake when he had let himself get blinded by Stacy's charms and had let go of the most important woman in his life. Liza was too precious to be lost, he had cheated on her, broken her trust, and had lost his faith in her.Liza hated grand gestures. She had never been a fan of them, so Jonathan knew that performing grand gestures was not an option for earning her apology. He had to think of something which was like Liza, war