CHAPTER 29

JOSHUA’S POV

“You’ll never know how happy I am right now.”

I whisper as I tucked the strands of hairs covering Ish’s lovely face. It’s still 6 in the morning and I’m already more than awake. Upon waking, I realized that my usual bland mornings have now changed into what seems to be a fairytale scene; waking up to a beautiful face seemingly shining from the rays of sunshine behind the lady I love. I was all smiling down at Ish’s face when she moved leaving me flustered. I felt embarrassed all of a sudden. What if she was actually awake and heard all my sweet talks to her since two hours ago? Yeah, I’ve been sweet-talking the sleeping Ish when I woke at 4am.

I was relieved when she stopped moving and just went on with her peaceful sleep. I couldn’t help smiling when she came close to me and hugged my waist cuddling in between. She’s making me a pillow again without realizing it, jeez this lady. I was indulged with Ish’s cuteness when all of a sudden my phone vibrated. I let it vibrate but a minute or two later, it rang again and again…. and again. Slowly and carefully, I reluctantly removed Ish’s hands around my waist and placed it on the soft bed making sure not to wake her. With a glare, I strode to where my phone is vibrating by the table in front of the mirror as I huff on my secretary the moment I answered it.

“You better be reporting something more important than my time.”

“My apologies sir, firstly. Good morning secondly. And yes, I dare say that the production of our Calendula oil product being rejected is more important than your time for now sir.”

I felt my brows furrowing on their own accord as carefully strode to the veranda and closing the glass doors silently.

“What do you mean rejected? The last time I checked, the production rate is nothing below 80% and now you’re telling me first thing in the morning that it has been rejected?”

“The production rate is still at its current high state but the talk between the Indian manufacturers and producers didn’t go well as expected. We showed them all the reports and researches, even the contracts and offers we held but it seems that Calendula oil was not for them to accept as a trade. What do we do sir? Do you want me to talk further with them?”

“Yes, we will have to talk it out on them further but let me do that personally. And schedule a meeting with the boards for the discussion. I will have to drop by the office later and make sure to inform the Indian manufacturers of my plan to talk with them; I’ll be there in an hour or two.”

After the call, I then went and silently prepared myself. I had to go and see off the issue myself. Delaying the production was a problem itself talk less of now that it has been rejected. As how I saw in my company’s researches, India hold but one of the biggest production of marigold which Calendula is produced from. I remember Ishita also mentioning about India being rich with marigold production so I understand the Indian manufacturer’s side of rejecting my company’s plan of producing Calendula. They may see it as a threat or an enemy especially that it will be produced worldwide.

Upon walking out the shower and dressing myself, I went to Ish and stared at her for more minutes and kissed her forehead before completely leaving the room. As I strode down the stairs, I saw mom running about the house seemingly in a rush.

“Ma? Doing something?”

She then stopped while holding some…are those plates? She looks at me and smiled but then looked at me from head to toe with a confused look.

“Are you going somewhere Joshy?”

“Yeah ma, I need to drop off by the company for a bit; emergency. And good morning anyway. Gotta go for now okay? I’ll be back before anything starts.”

I kissed mom’s forehead before completely shutting the main door. I ignored mom’s call as I was in a bit of a rush. I cannot delay the issue further and I also don’t want any issues to arise before I completely get a leave in the company for my marriage time; ‘course I need to completely be off of any work load since I have already planned everything I wanna do with Ish after the reception party later.

ISHITA’S POV

“You don’t have to help now Ish. Just check the note pasted on the fridge, I remember pasting it there tho.”

Mom says as I furrowed my brows watching her moving on and about the kitchen. The moment I woke; Joshua was already nowhere to be seen. I just found out from mom that he went to the office. I felt something like I was one big factor for him to neglect his work since our trip from India; he’s been skipping work just so he could tend for me and I wouldn’t want anything further than him getting back to work. Though I bet he’s tired of everything and now he’s going back to work all at once.

“What note ma?”

I asked as she just pointed the fridge with her pouting lips. I giggled at how cute mom acted while I helped her carry the boxes of beverages. Everyone is already busy preparing for the reception party later when it’s still so early. I then strode to the fridge and saw a yellow sticky note indeed paste atop it and when I picked it up, my brows automatically furrowed reading all the addresses written on it. What’s this? What I am supposed to do with these places?

“Ma—”

“Yes dear. You may go now. We’ll take care of everything here. Don’t worry, just directly go there. Joshua told me he already booked for you in those places and dear, just call me or anyone of us here if anything happens okay?”

Mom cut me off and pushed me to go and prepare myself. I was all but confused with everything. Joshua booked me for these places? But—Salon, dress shop, flower shop and even make-over place is what the addresses says here? Was Joshua planning to have me prepared elegantly? I probed on what could Joshua be thinking booking me to places as such when I can just fix myself at home. Since it’ll just be a reception party, I was thinking of just going with simple preparation for myself. but then, since Joshua already made effort for this, I’ll just go and see it for myself. I thought that following suit to what Joshua would wish me to do is one big part of being his wife and though my doubts of my being a wife is there, I for sure know that I’ll do my every part as a wife to Joshua.

A moment more later, I was already in front of the Salon Joshua wrote on the note. Upon entering, I was welcomed by a swarm of employees with smiles; they slightly bowed with my entrance as though they were already expecting my entrance at that time. I awkwardly smiled to them and walked in with them following suit to my every move. The salon was so bright and elegant. The strong smell of some fragrant substance was lingering on the place.

“Ms. Ishita ma’am right?”

I nodded as one lady told me to take a seat in front of the wide mirror with all the small bulbs around it.

“Your husband has trusted us to do your salon make-over ma’am so we will do our utmost best to satisfy both you and your husband.”

I awkwardly smiled and nodded at the lady already looking at me on the mirror. My husband…. Just those words lingered on my mind as I silently giggled and hid my face a bit shy of my blushing face, jeez I just couldn’t get used to calling Joshua my—husband.

Then they started doing whatnots on my hair and down to my body. I was a bit reluctant showing my all and they seem to be sensing that so I told them I’d just do things needed to do with my body. I watched as they all moved and did every treatment possible; from head to toe.

“Thank you for trusting us ma’am.”

In smiles, everyone yet again bowed to me as I waved my hand saying it’s nothing at all. It took us completely 4 hours to finish everything in there. I wasn’t bored nor was uncomfortable in anyway at all.

“No, thank you for your warm welcome and please, just Ish.”

I smiled and finally strode out the salon. Next stop is the flower shop. Upon entering the establishment, the strong scent of variety of flowers welcomed me. It was as though I was taken back to the Garden of Five Senses in India and the thought of the memory got me blushing. It was when Joshua asked for my hands that it why by just simply thinking back at that time, the butterflies just won’t leave.

“Welcome Ms. Ish. We were told of your appointment with us, do look around and let us know what flowers you’ll like.”

I smiled at the female florists as she guides me to the flowers where she told me was intended for weddings. The flowers were set on a vase, some were also already in a bouquet, some were still in the pots and all sorts of design were displayed within the glass cabinet. I couldn’t just pick one.

“Your husband, Mr. Joshua told us that you can pick any of these but didn’t told us further on the details so Mrs. Isabella, may I ask what your theme is for your wedding?”

“Mrs. Isabella?”

Again called the florists as I was left in daze hearing the name she called me… Mrs.? Mrs.—Isabella? I was all stunned by and struck with sudden embarrassment coz I wasn’t expecting her to call me by Joshua surname tho I expected being called Mrs. Isabella sooner or later but hearing it here all of a sudden, I couldn’t contain any of my blushes and shy front. The florists just smiled and giggled at my reaction as I bowed low my head still embarrassed.

“I actually don’t know about our theme yet; sorry coz everything was just unplanned.”

“Oh okay then. Though your husband has already given us the permission to choose ourselves, it’s just right for us to ask the bride. So Mrs. Isabella, what are your preferences? We also do customized designs so you can choose any of these.”

“Okay, what do you think of these?”

I asked as we walked amongst the blue and purple shaded flowers by the far left side of the flower shop.

“So these are Delphiniums, if you have heard of them; they also come in more blue shades and also with white and peach shades. Delphinium in the language of flowers symbolizes merriment and goodwill and is often used to send or communicate encouragement and joy to anyone.”

Wow. I nodded in amazement as I let my fingers touch the petals of the blueish flowers; it was so soft.

“This is Anemone right?”

I asked as we walked on the near end of the glass display cabinets. The florists nodded and took hold of one little vase of the anemone.

“Yes ma’am and as so you know it comes with more shades.”

“Yeah, but I like this plum shade though; what does anemone symbolize again?”

“Anemone actually holds different meaning in different countries. Greek myth gives the anemone two meanings, the arrival of spring breezes and the loss of a loved one to death, while the Victorian took a bit of a different look at the beautiful blooms, using them to symbolize a forsaken love. Chinese and Egyptian cultures considered it a symbol of illness because of the coloring, while European peasants carried them to ward off disease. The flower’s natural reaction of closing up at night and opening for the morning means it symbolizes anticipation for something soon to arrive. It’s a symbol of bad luck to many Eastern cultures, but Westerners tend to see it as a protection against evil and ill luck instead. (credentials to lovingly. com)”

“Oh wow. These flowers hold so many sentiments huh.”

I said as we walked more to the far corner of the shop. I wasn’t able to pick much but I decided to pick Felicia and Lupin flowers for the decorations as I heard it symbolizes happiness. And for the last bouquet, I carefully picked flowers and asked about the meanings and told the florists to make me a good design.

A moment more later, the florist handed me a big 6 bouquets of the flowers I chose.

“I will have to give Mr. Isabella a call for the extra bouquets you ordered—”

“Oh no, no don’t. I’ll pay for these six bouquets and do me a favor of not telling Joshua about my purchase of these flowers. It’s supposed to be a surprise.”

I winked at the florists and by that one less gesture, the female florist blushed and giggled understanding what I meant. I then handed her my personal card which I have been hiding and wasn’t even intending to use but now I have something in particular to use it with. This is the first ever expensive thing I purchased using my own money. After settling everything in the flower shop I then strode to the next stop, the accessory shop which I am indeed confused why I’d be here. Joshua knew for sure that I don’t really like using accessories. They’re all just hassle and I particularly really don’t know how to take care of these things so it’ll be just a big waste if I lost them especially that they’re all be a luxury. Everything Joshua buys for me is luxurious which I told him not to buy me expensive things coz I could make better use of simple things instead. But of course, the big guy Joshua is, no can stop him from spending his own money, so he says.

“Here’s Mr. Isabella’s choices. You may choose from them but your husband told us you can just get everything he chose and you can also get accessories of your liking; that’s what he instructed us so please, feel free to choose anything.”

See? I told you no one is stopping Joshua Isabella from spending money. I just smiled and nodded at the big guy who welcomed me. I allowed another lady to guide me through the necklaces which in particular are Joshua’s choices. I talked out to them and told them to show me simple necklaces instead so another employee came to my guidance.

And now that I noticed, I am already very much comfortable with strangers and with everyone in the outside world. It just feels so weird that I am finally just comfortably walking around outside and alone at that; I will forever be grateful to Joshua for being a big factor of these changes in my life.

“Do customize designs too?”

I asked as I went through the shiny things displayed on a glass-like tables with all the lights around it making it more luxurious to look at.

“Of course ma’am.”

“Hmm. I’d like you to do this one.”

I say as I instructed the young lady for the things I want her to design with the accessory I wanted. I let them do all the work and just one necklace from the many necklace Joshua chose. I was reluctant even but I for sure know that Joshua will be disappointed or so and it’ll be offending to not choose either.

“Are you sure you’re picking the silver feather ma’am?”

“Yes; hundred percent.”

I said with a big smile as the big guy from the entrance prepared the necklace and packed it on a little box together with the accessory I ordered to be made. I also instructed them not to tell Joshua about my purchase of the accessory and they are all just genuinely cooperative and just nodded with a smile before I completely left the shop. I went through every shops listed on the note and trust me when I say I’m getting a bit tired already. But I cannot just be tired now, I need to finish all these and go help prepare for the reception party later.

It was already 4 in the afternoon when I finally finish visiting all the places listed by Joshua.

“Ate Ish! Omg you look so pretty!”

Upon entering the house, I was welcomed by Layad’s little hugs as told her to let me put everything down first. I smiled at mom and Ate Rosa as they complimented my new look as well. I went for a total make-over really, tho I didn’t let my hair be cut, I still permitted it to be styled and everyone loved it, gladly. I told them stories of where and what I did and let them check the flowers even. Mom told me I should rest and prepare for tonight’s party telling me that it will also get tiring later with welcoming guests. Before going upstairs, I took out the necklaces and flowers I personally bought for mom, Layad and Ate Rosa. Their reaction was so priceless especially Layad. She just went and jumped and hugged me while mom and Ate just smiled and gave me their genuine thanks.

“Joshua called a while ago and told me he’ll be a bit late but no worries, he’ll surely come just in time. so you go rest for a while dear; the dress is all ready for you to wear as well, hope you’ll like it. I personally chose that for you. I whined at Joshua coz he wanted to choose a dress himself but I told him I will, I used my motherly power and guess what, Joshua succumbed to me hihihi.”

Mom says and I couldn’t contain my laughter. After telling them I’d then go rest, I went upstairs and literally just let myself rest on the soft bed and without realizing it, I fell asleep.

JOSHUA’S POV

“I’d want a report first thing tomorrow. And keep track of the production rate and report for even the least bit changes.”

“Yes sire. And what about the online marketing sir? We launched a program for an advanced reviews and feedback for our customers to see beforehand our product. Should we close the database down since it’ll be delayed?”

“No, don’t close it down yet. Just post another official statement and just do it clean. Announce that the product will be getting a delay on its production that way, we’ll lose at least a predicted 10% of customers. Coz if we completely close the database then we’ll surely lose 75% of our consumers. They’ll be shock nor get disappointed if we suddenly buff them so no.”

My P. A nodded as I listed more instructions regarding the company issues I just got to know a while ago from the meeting. There were piles of work that didn’t go through my visage that was why I went with rage with every board director for not doing their parts, jeez, my head hurts. It took the meeting a whole 5 hours to finish; I wasn’t expecting that either and more so that there were more than expected issues piled up within the company that no one told me about.

Just when I told my P. A off my office, my phone rang and it was mom. I heaved a deep sigh before answering and my ears was welcomed with sorts of noises from the other line.

“Joshy, hello?”

“Yeah ma. What’s with all the noise?”

“Dear, everyone’s already here. You’re the only one we are waiting for; tho I’ve told them to wait a bit longer. Ishita’s been worrying more so she couldn’t go and call you because she’s been busy talking care of the guests.”

I was then left hurrying myself out of my office as soon as I remembered I had a reception party to attend. Damn you Joshua, how could you forget your own party and let alone leave your wife taking all the work! I cursed myself further running along the corridors whilst my employees watch me strode fast. I didn’t care at all and just resumed. And as soon as I got a hold of my keys, I drove fast to my house not at all caring for the calls from my company.

A moment more later, I reached my house and I could already hear the sounds and chatters from here as I could clearly the bright light and designs lingering about our house. I was a bit taken aback by how beautifully the house was decorated; flowers and cloths were there and I couldn’t even tell if this is really our house.

“Welcome dear groom sire!”

My mouth literally went agape as soon as I familiarized majority of my employees who I’m sure was just in my company with me a little while ago. How did they all come here so fast? As soon as I entered the house, a banner was then widely spread while my employees were holding it with big smiles and their shout of congratulations. I then went to them and welcomed them whilst they congratulated me and questioned of why I suddenly got married without them knowing. I explained for a bit as they were still guests and told them to just enjoy the party. I was in a hurry so I didn’t speak any longer than 2 minutes.

“Ma!”

“Oh Joshy, there you are!”

Mom says and gave me a peck on my cheek as she smiles. I looked at her wholeness and smiled widely while complimenting her look. She was wearing a neat white dress with shining linen cravat around her neck. Her make-up was also just as elegant as her dress and she never looked so genuinely beautiful as now.

“Stop with you silly compliments now son and just go look for Ish. She’s out there somewhere maybe welcoming guests and don’t think of changing anymore, you have no time. you have to start the welcome address now.”

And with that, mom shoved me to the mini stage practically designed with lots of flowers and every what-not.

“So, good evening everyone! I’m Mr. Isabella’s P. A and tonight’s host and mc, pleased to meet y’all and may we give a round of applause to the ever great Mr. Joshua Isabella, the groom!”

I furrowed my brows looking up to my P. A now standing tall up front on the stage while casually smiling at me and signaling me to come to the stage. Wasn’t my P. A just with me in my office a while ago?

Upon stepping on the not-so-high man made stage, I roamed my eyes once trying hard to look for Ish in the crowd but then my attention was grabbed when loud claps came ringing from the crowd itself.

“Uhm so, good evening to one and all, first and foremost.”

Everyone responded with their good evening greets as well as they waited for my next words.

“Secondly, thank you for coming and celebrating with us our simple reception party. Though it’s very much uncalled event, still, we genuinely appreciate all your efforts for coming all the way here. This marriage was just so sudden as so you’ve never heard of any notice of our wedding. We didn’t hold a wedding actually, just some formalities and long-story-short; we just married by papers in India. Though there’s this glimpse of plans with yet a formal wedding, we’d like to just let you enjoy this party of ours instead and we’ll be giving notices for further plans; to close relatives and to friends as well. Thank you so much and welcome, welcome.”

Everyone clapped and some even shouted their excitements. And as I was about to leave the stage, my P. A stopped me and I looked at him confused.

“Oh no you can’t leave with just that Mr. Groom sir. You need to talk more about your “wife” also. Everyone is but curios as much as I am, right guys?”

And the crowd wailed as I glared at my P. A. he just shrugged and gave me the microphone once again. The emphasis of the word wife did get to me and so I stood back to the stage and tried looking for Ish once more but was left with nothing, again. I held the mic and probe on what to say as I didn’t know what in particular to say about Ish.

“I—I don’t know what to say, jeez.”

Everyone laughed and shouted their booos on me as I glared at some of my employees who I caught booing on me as well.

“Ishita, as I’m sure many of my employees have seen already, is just as how you see her. Her completely innocent face and emure front is just as much the same as her personality and—uh yeah, what more? Tho there are too many to describe Ish, words couldn’t just satisfy my own description of Ishita. She’s just someone I consider most important aside from the woman I grew upon, my mother of course. Ishita was somehow my scapegoat, in a positive way; my scapegoat to everything. I met her as simply as how I married her and tho all my attempt to make myself look grand in front of her, what she appreciated most is just the simplicity. She is a woman of simple mid, simple hardwork, simple mindset, simple heart; everything in her just so simple but with that one less simplicity of hers was the main factor I fell for, completely.”

“Yiiiiieeeeeeh!”

“Woooohhoooo!”

And there goes the crowd and again, I glared at my employees. I’m already too shy to resume further and yet they’re making it harder for me to speak. I’m getting more and more shy here knowing all too well that Ishita is surely just somewhere here listening to all my sweet-talks.

“Some more last-sweet words for your wife Mrs. Ishita Isabella, sir?”

I was to glare at my P. A but the mention of Mrs. Isabella got me all flustered. It just… sound so good hearing my last name next to Ish’s name. And all of a sudden, a romantic song played from who knows where and for all I know, my wholeness was just star struck upon the entrance of a lady in peach dress, her hair styled in curly half-bun and wholeness just screaming out her genuine gorgeous front.

“Hi.”

As soon as Ishita was a meter away from me, I couldn’t contain myself form walking near her and hugging her. I could hear her soft giggles and the loud cheers of the crowd. I wasn’t able to give any more care to my surroundings as I looked at Ish’s face. She was smiling so widely at me that I couldn’t help but hugging her once more.

“You look so gorgeous Ish.”

“I heard that for the hundredth time tonight; and you look as much as handsome Joshua.”

“Oh jeez, don’t start me with that, look at me, I haven’t change yet. And I’m sorry for forgetting the party, I was so busy with work that—”

“Shh Josh, it’s all okay now and please so work talks for now okay? Let’s just enjoy the party instead.”

She smiled and yes, there goes my lips smiling on their own as we stared at each one with genuine and mutual happiness.

“Uhum!”

And our attention was pulled by my P. A when he scoffed through the microphone intentionally getting our eyes to him and that’s when we realized we were actually in a party; we weren’t alone. I looked at Ish as she just shrugged with her soft giggles following suit.

“So, Mrs. Isabella, may we hear you sweet words and message to your husband as well?”

Ish looked at me once more and confidently went to the stage and held the mic. Everyone including was left silent as we watched her stood there with a beautiful smile pasted on her face.

“I actually prepared a little twist here and I’ll just say my messages in between. I hope y’all don’t mind coz I’m practically not just used to speaking in front of many people so do bear with me for a moment.”

Everyone clapped as I just gave Ish a wide-reassuring smile when her gaze got on me.

“Would you do me the favor of joining me here my dear husband?”

I was left stunned and didn’t know what to do as the word my dear husband lingered on my thoughts. The crowd literally went wild and cheered for me to hurry and go on stage. I wasn’t expecting Ish to call me that openly all of a sudden. The romantic music then continued as I looked at Ish so confused as she just smiled and gestured for me to look up front. Just then, mom, ate Rosa and Layad showed up with their beautiful smiles and dresses and a bouquet of flowers each. I smiled at them and wondered why the sudden entrance of them. I looked back at Ish and gave her a questioning look and she just shrugged. We watched and waited for mom to walk near us on the stage with the music still playing. I gave mom a wide smile as she handed the flower to Ish. Mom came close and kissed both of us and smiled after.

“Here. A Purple Lilac for you, Joshua.”

Ish says on the mic and handed me the flower. the fragrance lingered as I smiled again at her.

“Purple Lilac means first love, so I heard.”

And there goes again the crowd cheering loudly. I just stared at Ish with a confused look and I could feel my brows raising in complete confusion.

“As you were your mother’s first love; as much as how she loved you, my love for you Joshua Isabella is also a first for me. The first time I felt my heart beat in a weird way, the first time my heart reacted to a certain smile, the first time my heart ached with yearning; it was all but because of you, my first love Joshua Isabella.”

For every word and for the whole time she talked, we were just staring at each one as the music still sent on and the crowd still cheering loudly.

“Here,”

Then ate Rosa came forth with yet a warm smile on her face. We both gave back a smile as Ate hugged us both and whispered her congratulations.

“An Aster flower; a representation of patience by which I admired from you the most. I saw how well of a family-oriented man you are. With being the only guy around this small family of yours, I saw the traits in you where you could provide patience in any given situation. And as how I experienced it myself; I am more than aware of your patience, of how you are able to hold out with everything that regards my inconvenient situations; I just know it all.”

“And a Daffodil,”

She again handed me a bouquet of flower and this time, it was Layad who marched it to us. I patted Layad’s head as she just ignored me and turned to Ish instead. I rolled my eyes at the young lady as I just focused my sight on Ish. I am having a mixed emotion and I didn’t know what to say either.

“For me, you are the human form of Daffodil who came to me; my rebirth and new beginning. I’d have it all with my dark past and now that you’ve come to know every bit of it, I was scared that you’d leave me all alone. I was more than scared that I’d stay stuck on my lonely-dark world but I guessed wrong coz here you are already bringing forth a Protea, King in my life.”

And she handed me the fourth bouquet of flower; a Protea, King.

“You are a Protea, King Joshua; the change and transformation I long waited. You were a one-less sign I yearned for me to take a step out of my dark world and for everything, do accept this bouquet Hydrangea as a representation of my heartfelt emotions and gratitude.”

She handed me another bouquet as I accepted it with a teary eye. I couldn’t contain myself form tearing up as I watch Ish already silently crying as she says her message to me. I didn’t know she prepared something like this like when did she had time to prepare all these anyway? I patted her hand softly comforting her as I handed her my handkerchief. I tucked the strands of hair in her ears as I gave her an assuring smile.

“And lastly,”

“A forget-me-not flower?”

I asked as she handed me the last bouquet of flower. I looked at her confused as she just smiled.

“As simple as the name of that flower, I hope that whenever, wherever and whatever happens to our relationship in the near future, I do sincerely hope that you’ll never forget me. I can permit you to forget our memories together but please, I plea for you never forget that there’s a certain Ishita who existed once in your lifetime. Joshua Isabella, in joy and sorrow, in sickness and in health, through joy and sorrow, I hope that till death may do us part; do forget me not.”

And with her last word, it was as though my signal, I handed all the bouquets of flower to my P. A as I strode to Ish and gave her a kiss on the lips. I felt her getting stiff but for a moment more later, she relaxed as I went and deepened the kiss. I was not myself at all as I was indulged with the strong sentimental feeling right now and with all the words Ish just said. My heart just burst with all the possible emotions I could feel and I could literally feel my tears flowing with my eyes closed and with my lips still lingering with Ish’s lips. The noise, the cheers and the music; everything was just as though nothing coz all I cared for right here and now was the happiness I’m feeling; the genuine emotions conveyed, the mutual understanding and most importantly, Ishita. Ishita mattered the most; that she’s here with and sharing everything with me. For a lifetime and to eternity, I will give my all to this woman, my wife, my world, my all; my Ishita.