Forgotten Romance: Take Me Back To You

"What are you doing here?" Old woman Suzette burst in anger as soon as she saw Barry entered the villa. She had posted guards at the gates and as far as she remembers, she imposed a rule never to let anyone enter the villa unless it's Marcus or they have an appointment with her.

"You're not welcome here, get the hell out of here!" She shouted desperately and was about to call the guards but Barry stopped her with his pompous words.

"If I were you I wouldn't tire myself calling incapable guards who can't even do their jobs properly." He voiced mockingly. "Don't worry, I won't be long, I just want to dine with you and my son."

"What?!" The old woman was greatly surprised. "You, how did you know?" She shivered in fear.

"Don't you know? I have ears everywhere… Just like the old times." He chuckled before sitting on the soft couch at the living room. Yeah, he forced his way in. The old woman couldn't do anything as she fears for her life. Barry was a notorious person after all. Despites having guards outside, he still managed to enter without any scratch in his body. What is he possibly planning? She thought while devising a plan on how to get rid of him before Marcus comes. She can't let him ruin the time she set for the couples. 

Barry, who knew what the old woman was thinking curled his lips sarcastically. "Why are you tensed up? Just relax and let's wait for my son and my daughter-in-law to arrive. I bet they are on their way. It would be rude if you're not going to introduce their father after such a long time, don't you agree?"

His grin, he is totally messing with her. He must be having a great time pestering her. 

"Stop dreaming Barry. Marcus has forgotten you completely. You are already out of his life." She tried to maintain a good composure in front of her adopted son.

"Don't be so sure about that mother, you know that's impossible. You may have played his mind before but I won't let you have your own way now. He is my son and I am about to have two grandchildren. They will be needing me."

"No! they don't need a scumbag grandfather like you!" The old woman yelled angrily. 

"You must have forgotten who made this wicked man just as you have said!" He stood up yelling at the already shocked woman. "It was you, mother! If you have not raised me… if only you let my grandfather took me, then I should have not become a monster! You… you created this monstrous man so stop acting innocent." He gritted his teeth as anger enveloped his early composed stance.

"You chose to be evil, Barry. Don't you blame me for your evil intentions!"

"Washing your hands once again, mother? Just like what you did when Vista Hawkins and Saphira Hawkins died? I'm sure you also took their daughter just like what you did to me when my parents both died because of you."

"Don't you ever mention their names because you are not worthy to even think of them!"

"You should also be saying that to yourself. You are equally to be blame for their deaths. Not just them but even to my wife… Your so-called daughter." He sneered.

"You…" She's trying to control her anger. "Now I regret taking you in! I have given you a lavish life but what did you do? You ruin your chance to become a good person."

"I could have had a good life if you hand me over to my grandfather but your selfishness killed the only chance I had to become truly happy."

"I took you because your grandfather cannot give you the best life you deserve." The old woman softens up. "It was also your mother's dying wish."

"I don't believe you. You used them so you could get your hands with my parent's wealth. Enchanteur chemicals wouldn't be as successful as it is today without my parent's company so I will do everything to take back what's originally mine."

"This misunderstanding have caused many innocent lives. I hope someday, you'll be able to know the whole truth."

"Not a chance, even if you die. I will never forgive you and your minions!" He scoffed.

"Even if you cannot forgive me, please stop dragging innocent people in our dispute. Stop killing people, please." Her voice was almost pleading. 

Barry could almost fall for the old woman's compassion but instead of being moved, he laughed hysterically. He understood what he meant. Then Vista's daughter came into his remembrance. 

"You are pleading now but I know you won't resort to such a thing if it wasn't for Vista's daughter, Am I right?" He gave a taunting grin. "You're afraid I might find her and send her off to her parents, isn't it?" 

"I am asking you not only for her sake but for the sake of the other innocent individuals who will be caught in this useless fight."

"There aren't any other individuals, mother. There's only this one specific individual who needs to be sacrificed so that the fight will be over."

"Barry! She is innocent!"

"No, mother! She is as sinful as her parents! Her blood is the only thing that can quell the fury of hell."

Hearing the resoluteness in Barry's voice, her whole body quavered and she fell on her knees. Slowly, she ċȧrėsses her ċhėst as if she couldn't breathe. 

She's having a heart attack!

Despites knowing that the old woman is having a heart attack, Barry stood up, unmoved at the woman's sufferings. He walks towards her and bend one knee only to whisper something into the old woman's ears. 

What he said have increased the old woman's heartbeat. No, it can't be true! He's lying… he's lying when he said he found Vista's daughter. No…. Jade!

Her anger suddenly burst but she collapsed as soon as she was about to say a word.

MEANWHILE, Marcus decided to go to the hospital to visit his personal doctor before going to her grandmother's villa. He's been having a hard time getting sleep the past few days and it greatly affected his health as well as his work. He couldn't concentrate for who knows why.

After giving a few medicines, the doctor advices the young CEO to take good care of himself. Maybe a week vacation could help restore his vitality. It was clear to the doctor that the man is kinda worn out physically, mentally and emotionally as well. 

"Come back in three days if the medication doesn't help." The doctor said.

"Thank you." Marcus was about to open the door when a force outside pulled it open. Then the man whom he dislikes the most appeared before his very eyes. 

Zion had the same expression as with the man he just bump into. It's like mirroring his own emotions! Then he let out a devious grin as if looking down on the young businessman. Marcus raised his brow apathetically in response. 

"Doctor Zion, please come in." The old man motioned the young doctor to enter his office. Though he could sense the deadly atmosphere when the two young men met, he quickly overlooks the awkward aura by inviting his once apprentice doctor. He didn't know their story and he doesn't even care to know if they are truly connected. 

He's a good-natured doctor who respects each of his client's privacy after all. 

Marcus gave a cold look before he stepped out the doctor's clinic. He doesn't want to concern himself about Zion any longer. Though he thought that way, he couldn't help but clench his fist in anger for who knows why? The thought of Jade smiling while with Zion brought an unknown pain in his heart. 

Fudge! It's the very first time he felt that way!

He then trekked the seemingly silent hallway but he halted at once when he heard someone called out his name. 

"Mr. Hanes!" He knew exactly who owns the grouchy voice. He can also sense the doctor's irritation while striding towards his location. 

He turned around to meet the man's upset look. And with a blank gaze, he opened his mouth to say something. However, before he could utter a word, the doctor's fist landed on his cheek. It was quite a blow that he could bȧrėly taste his own blood ruptured in the corner of his mouth. 

"You! How dare you touch me with ------"

"You deserve more than that!" Zion couldn't control his emotions any longer. He's totally upset. "I don't know why Jade loves you but a bastard like you doesn't deserve someone like her!"

"Tsk!" Marcus hissed while wiping the small blood with his hand. "Loves me?" He laughed as if mocking what Zion has just said. "If she loves me, then can I safely ȧssume that you forced your way in to her? Cause an in love woman wouldn't dare give her body to someone she doesn't love."

His words merit another punch from Zion but this time, Marcus was quick to dodge him making Zion stumble a bit. 

"I wish Jade was present to hear your words. It would be better if she will loathe you forever." He uttered derisively. "I don't know how you came up with such an idea but I never slept with your wife! How I wish that the child in her wȯmb was truly mine… It would be my pŀėȧsurė to take good care of them. However, you're wrong. That child was your own flesh and blood!"

Zion's words hit him to the core. "W-what? What did you just say?"