Forgotten Romance: Take Me Back To You

"Oh my!" The lady yelped in distress when her grocery basket was torn apart. The fruits and other kitchen stuffs are now scattered all over the street and it was so obvious in her face that she's troubled by her embarrassment early morning. 

"Oh no… what am I gonna do?" She yelped helplessly while trying to pick up the fruits that was scattered on the ground.

Anyone who can see her would tell how embarrass she is at her current state. 

Meanwhile, the men guarding the nearby house saw the woman's dilemma. 

"Wait, that lady… She looks familiar." The head of the security team was trying to recall his memory. "Ah yeah! He remembers her now."

He smiled at the coincidence before his very eyes so he walked towards the woman who was busy picking up her stuffs. 

"I believe you will be needing this." The man who seemed to be in his thirties handed her a plastic bag. 

She slowly looked up and to her surprise, the man whom she met a few days ago was standing right in front of her.

She immediately stood up with a puzzled look. "Is that you? Mister Rey?" 

"I'm glad you still remember." He smiled.

"Of course! How can I forget the person who helped me with my car problems a few days ago?" She chuckled teasingly. "If it is not because of you then I'm probably jobless right now. Thank you."

"I'm glad I was able to help you back then and it's a pŀėȧsurė to help you again." The muscular guy stooped down and started picking up the scattered grocery items and put it on the bag he gave. 

"Now I owe you twice." Zenia voiced as soon as they finished. "Do you live in this big house?" She tried so hard to sound innocent.

"No. I work here." He smiled. 

"Oh really? That's nice." She grinned meaningfully. "That only means we will be seeing each other often."

Rey, the head of security, raised his brow. Not sure if it is in confusion or in excitement. "Do you live in this neighborhood too?"

"Yup! I'm staying at that flat over there." She pointed at the building near them.

"You live alone?"

"Ehm. Both of my parents are currently in Europe." She lied but her face tells otherwise. She sounds so convincing. "Now that we are juts neighbors, I think I can repay your kindness to me now." She smirked.

He was a bit confused. 

"I hope you won't mind if I come visit you one of these days. I'm new here and I don't know anyone in this place so I hope you can help me out." 

Once again, Zenia gave a smile of gratefulness before heading to her place while the man watched the slender woman until she reached the gate of her house before returning to his post. 

'She's beautiful.' He muttered within him as soon as he entered the gates.

Unknown to him, Zenia was thrilled that she was able to accomplish her plan… To get close to the head of the security in-charge of the house. 

Zenia decided to befriend him so she planned a perfect scheme for them to cross path without building any suspicion on the man's side. Zion also helped her polish and execute the plan and although she hates to admit it, but Zion's plan worked. 

They both did a few research about the securities as well as the head of the security. The time he goes to work as well as his end shift, his off and also his usual routine was thoroughly recorded. That may be the reason why the woman's accidental car problem worked out.

Rey, the head of the security guard, fell for their trap. Bingo!

Now, all she needs to do is patiently wait and make sure to earn the man's trust. Enough to allow her to enter the house one of these days… 

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She made sure to finish her work on time and get Marcus' permission if she can leave the office first. 

Since Jade set her mind to help herself solved the mystery shrouding her life, she agreed to meet with Doctor Spencer at least twice a week. 

And of course, Doctor Spencer told Marcus about it so he allowed her to leave the company early. 

"Also, I might come home late so don't wait for me." She informed the man.

"Okay." 

She smiled and was about to leave but she halted when she realized something. "Aren't you going to ask me where and what am I going to do?" She faced the man questioningly.

"Why bother if you won't tell me anyway?" He nonchalantly replied. It was quite rude but Marcus already know where she was going and he doesn't want to give him the idea that Spencer must have told him about her appointment. 

Spencer strictly warned him never to tell Jade or give any hint that he knew about her appointment if they truly want to help her. 

Jade forced a smile. "Then I should be heading out now." She opened the door and left immediately. 

A few minutes after the woman left, Marcus took his phone and dialed Spencer's number. 

"She's on her way now. Make sure to send me your findings about her, okay?" His tone was obviously commanding not pleading. 

"Tsk… What a brat!" He mumbled before hanging up. 

JADE TOOK A TAXI going to Spencer's office and she must admit that she was shaking. She was nervous and fearful at the same time. 

What if her past holds a lot of awful memories? Would she be able to take it? She sighed when her phone suddenly rang. 

"Hello?" She answered the phone when she saw it was Jackie. 

"Miss Jade… Please… Help me!" Her voice is filled with tension and fear, also she was sobbing greatly.

"What happened?" Now she's worried. "Calm down and tell me what happened."

"Miss Jade, my brother… they took him as a hostage!" She yelped. "Please… help me!" 

She was speechless for a few minutes. Oh no… who would do such a terrible thing?!