Forgotten Romance: Take Me Back To You

He drove to his house to Z subdivision as fast as he can only to find an empty master bedroom. 

Marcus also tried calling Jade's phone number but he couldn't get through. Zion's words deeply filled him with mixed emotions. He doesn't know what exactly it is but one thing is certain, Zion and Jade doesn't have any romantic relationship. Other than that, the child in Jade's wȯmb is truly his flesh and blood!

"My feelings towards Jade is sincere and if I were to follow my heart, I wouldn't tell you the whole truth. But I am thinking about Jade's safety as well as her child." Zion uttered in defeat. Despites the fact that she loves Jade and wants to be with her, but thinking of the woman's possible situation right now rips his heart.  She could be in such a horrible state right now!

Marcus felt the sincerity in Zion's voice. He seems to be a nice gentleman who would do everything for his family… but Jade and the child isn't his as per the young man. Zion was ready to embrace Jade and her child but he knew that Jade only considers him as a good friend. She's totally head over heels and is extremely faithful to her husband which he envies a lot. 

"I don't know where you got that idea but it must be from someone who wants to destroy your family. But I ȧssure you, you are completely wrong about your ȧssumptions. Jade is a woman who greatly adores and cherish you more than anyone. Although your marriage is fake but she loves you wholeheartedly."

Zion's words have a great impact on Marcus. However, knowing that Jade must have left the city shattered his hope to make up with his past actions. 

The master's bedroom is empty. The empty table besides Jade's bed was also an indication that she must have already gathered all her things. He checked Jade's closet, it's almost empty. Though most of her dresses were gone. 

He weakly sat on the side of Jade's bed, his eyes were affixed on the white pillow while his mind recalls every single memory he had with Jade. 

It hurts… and the pain within him was sapping the air out of him. It's killing him! 

He can't lose Jade and his child just like that. 

He took his phone out and was about to call a number when he suddenly received a call from an unknown number.

"Chairwoman Suzette… she… she had a heart attack and we're on the way to the hospital now." 

"What?!" Surprised, he stood up immediately. "I'm on my way!" He quickly picks up his Jacket and dash outside. 

He was driving abnormally fast just as his heartbeat is beating fast at that very moment. He may not have noticed his own hands but he was trembling--- trembling in fear. 

He fears the worst thing to happen to his grandmother. God forbids but he doesn't want to lose two significant women in his life in one go. 

"Oh God!" He yelped helplessly. 

It didn't take 10 minutes for him to reach the hospital. When he arrived, he was greeted by the staffs and they quickly led him to where his grandmother was. 

"How is she?" He worriedly asked the attending physician who just came out from the room. 

"She's good for now… Good thing they brought her here on time, if she's a bit late for even a minute then we might have lost her forever." The old man reported. 

Marcus heaved a heavy sigh. She's fine… she's fine… He slowly calmed himself. Grandma will be fine. Once again, he released an amount of air.

"Thank you, doctor." He smiled weakly. Exhaustion was visible in his eyes. 

The doctor gave an ȧssuring smile before he opened his mouth to say another word. "We still need to make a thorough check on her. Let's hope she'll wake up soon. I'm afraid she's been into a lot of distress lately that her heart bȧrėly beats at the moment."

His words came negative in his ears. "W-what do you mean by that?"

"Mr. Hanes, I'm afraid she might be in a vegetative state, given her current situation-----"

"Vegetative state?" He staggered a bit. "You're saying that she is in comma right now and possibly won't wake up again… is that right?"

"Mr. Hanes… It's a ----"

"Stop… please…" He muttered weakly. Then he slowly sat on the floor and lean his head on the wall. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath. Now that his grandmother is impassive, how can he seek help to find Jade? 

Yes, now he can acknowledge his true feelings towards Jade. However, he seems so late in realizing that it was Jade whom he truly needs. 

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"Are you really that weak? You look like a lost, orphaned boy who's afraid to take a step into the real world. I didn't know you are a weakling. Tsk!" 

Marcus lifted his gaze onto the man who seems to be in his mid-forties. The middle aged man met his feeble gaze. "What do you think you're doing? Do you think sulking will do you any good?" He was lecturing the young man who seems to have no sleep the whole night. He sounded as if he knew the young man for a long time.

"I don't know you. Just leave." Marcus softly voiced not minding his words. 

"Damn it, Marcus! Will you wake up? Your stronger than this!" The middle aged man rush to his side and held his collar tight. 

Marcus glared at the man in front of him. Then he swings his right hand to take the man's hands off him. "Who are you and who gave you the permission to touch me?!" Marcus' grim voice echoed in the VIP room. 

He couldn't get enough sleep last night. He's been racking his brain all night thinking what to do next. However, he didn't just have a sleepless night but also didn't think of any solution to his current troubles. "Mister, get out of here before I call the guards to throw you outside!" Now he's mad.

"Drop the innocence Marcus because I know you didn't forget me. I've been keeping up with you lately but not anymore! Not when I saw how terrible and pathetic you are right now!" The middle-aged man yelled.

Marcus froze instantly. His gaze was fixed on the man's eyes. He doesn't even know what to say.

"I understand how hard this is for you, my son. But I am here now. You are not alone." Barry softly uttered. His gentle voice seems to be a soothing gel in Marcus' ears. Yet, he didn't badge, not even a single eyelid.

"Don't give me that kind of look, Marcus. I know you didn't forget me. I'm sorry I took so long to come to you. Your grandmother's constant threats kept at bay."

Still, Marcus didn't say a word. "There are a lot of things that you must know especially about your grandmother, but I will tell you later… For now, I need you to be strong. Don't worry son, I am here now." He tapped Marcus' shoulder.

It was a minute or two before his words dawned into Marcus' head. 

"It's okay, my son… I am here now." It kept ringing in his ears. 

The young man was still rigid but after a few minutes, he slowly broke into tears. And just like a baby, Barry pulled his son into his embrace while patting him in the back. "Go on, son. Cry it all out. Tomorrow will be a brand new day. I promise to be your anchor starting now."

Unknown to Marcus, the unconscious old woman lying on the bed with a lot of machines attached in her body moved her finger a little. Marcus didn't see it but Barry did. Only then did he smirked evilly while looking at the helpless old woman. 

"You should continue to live and watch me from there how I get back everything you took from me. I'll make sure you'll regret not dying when I gave you the chance." Barry thought within him.