Forgotten Romance: Take Me Back To You

"I was looking for the bathroom. I can feel my upset stomach wanting to puke." She held her belly while wearing a disgusted face to show how embarrassed she was at the moment. 

Rey looked at her suspiciously for a second but forced a smile after seeing the difficulty that the woman was experiencing at the moment.

"I couldn't tell you since you were sleeping a while ago. But I brought you a blanket." He walked towards the couch and placed it on the side. "The comfort room is over there." His finger pointed out the door past the kitchen. 

"Thank you." She faked a smile. 

"Your welcome." He muttered before leaving the house. 

She heaved a sigh of relief before walking towards the couch and laid her trembling body for a while. She never thought she'd be nervous that much for such a small matter as this. 

Dang! She's a great actress! She grinned.

It was Zenia's first time after a decade. The very first time she shivered in fear was during her first day of training under Peter Black, the man who shaped her to be a strong woman physically and mentally. 

It took her a few minutes to calm herself. After which, she brought out her phone and checked her gallery. She took a lot of photos of the things she believed as a stepping stone to finding the long-lost daughter of the Hawkins. 

She smiled victoriously before sending it to her email address. She'll have to delete it after to avoid any glitches in the future. Yeah, Rey may be a kind and gentle person but he is smart and his work comes first all the time. She can't let him find out about her true intentions. Never.

MEANWHILE, Zion was reviewing the case of his patient that was at the ICU for a month now when he suddenly received a message from Zenia. He took his phone and read her message. 

'Let's meet tomorrow. I got some information about the Hawkins' girl.' 

Some information? He raised his brows in confusion but his curiosity spiked up so he dialed Zenia's number only to be rejected thrice. 

'Sorry, it's too risky to take your calls at the moment. See you tomorrow.' It was the text message that he received from the woman.

He sighed understandingly but he didn't fail to notify the woman that tomorrow would be impossible since he needs to go to the orphanage together with Jade. He'll just visit her as soon as they got back. 

After sending Zenia a message, he immediately called Jade who in turn rejected his calls twice. He then creased his brows confused but after a few more minutes, his phone buzzed. Jade is now calling him. 

The smile on his face was unpaintable. However, Jade's next words broke his heart. 

"I'm sorry but I can't go with you at the orphanage tomorrow." He could hear the woman's apologetic voice at the other line.

"Guess you're busy. It's okay, we can visit them on other days. I'll c----"

"I'm afraid there won't be next time too." She buŧŧed in. "I'm sorry, Zion, but I'm quite busy for now. Bye." 

"But Jad----" He halted when the line got disconnected. 

He was dejected all of a sudden. Why does he feel like Jade was cutting their relationship as well as their communication? Did he possibly overstep the line?

ON THE OTHER HAND, Jade heaved a sad sigh as soon as she dropped the call. 

"You look gloomy. Are you alright?" She heard the man walking towards her. 

"No, I'm good. Just a little… tired." Jade faked a smile as soon as she faced the man who just came out from the hospital room where Jackie's brother was confined.

"Why don't you go and bid them goodbye so we can go home now." Marcus suggested. 

"Ehm." She nodded before walking pass him. It's already late so they should head back home. Besides, she needs to take good care of herself for her baby's sake. 

"Your abnormally quiet today. Is something bothering you?" Marcus was driving when he noticed her silence. 

She faked a smile. "I'm just thinking about something…."

"Care to share?" 

"I'll tell you since you asked." She glanced at the man. "I'm thinking of resigning."

The man laughed thinking that Jade was only bluffing. 

"I'm serious." She was firm and Marcus can sense it from her voice. He then stopped the car in the middle of the road. 

He didn't say a word for a few minutes but his face tells Jade that he's mad. 

"I thought we already talked about this? Is it because of Zion?" He looked at her accusingly. "Do you love him more than me?"

"No. That's not--- true." She sighed. "I believe I already told you before. I have my reasons."'

"If it doesn't have to do with Zion then why? I'll accept your resignation letter if you can give me a valid reason." 

"That…." She hesitated for a while. "Can we talk about this at home?" She suggested not because she was trying to get away but being stuck on the dark road give her creeps. 

A sudden and seemingly familiar fear engulfed her and Marcus seemed to have understood her for who knows how. Therefore, he drove the car as fast as he could. 

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"Make sure to arrange the plans for tomorrow. I really wanted to surprise her." Barry smirked as he ordered his personal ȧssistant. 

Barry was invited at the opening of the new museum in town. He doesn't have any plans to attend such a boring event but then, since Chairwoman Suzette is a special guest he immediately changed his mind. 

"Yes, sir. Is there anything else that you want me to do?" His secretary replied. 

"No, nothing else." He smirked. "As long as the plan is taken into action, everything will go smoothly tomorrow night." He laughed tauntingly. 

"I'll do everything to rescue my son and my grandchild from that old woman's grip." He muttered within him.