Chapter 006: He is the key...

What?! I erased Chen Lan's memories?

No wonder he didn't recognize me…

……

My mind went blank. I had no idea about what I should think about next.

Seems like I really loved him in the past….there's no other way, I would torture myself to stop someone from getting hurt.

There must be some huge reason for me to do that. But why in the first place did I even fall for him?

Didn't I actually vow to myself that I shouldn't recklessly fall in love with anyone, but be a good girl and return to my country to get married to someone from my own culture?!

Why the hell would I even have such deep feelings for that Chen Lan?

I've never broken my own rules in the past!.

So frustrating!!!!!

I shook my head hoping that I could clear those thoughts out of my mind.

“Laia, are you okay?”

I shot open my eyes and saw Dr Wei standing beside my bed. Oops, I was hallucinating and then went into my own world of thoughts.

“Sorry, I'm fine. I was just thinking.”

“With your eyes closed? That's okay, but I'm sure you remembered something just now.”

Technically speaking…that piece of memory contains sensitive information which cannot be revealed to third parties.

But Chen Lan is the only clue for me to bring my memories back, and I should trust my doctor, and he's my senior in college too. I hope it isn't too awkward.

“I think I found a very important part of my memory.”

“Would you mind sharing that with me? It's my duty to keep things confidential.”

I nodded.

“I hypnotized Chen Lan into forgetting me…. And I think he was too important for me at that time. It seemed like I didn't want him to get hurt due to our memories. I wanted him to forget me without a trace.”

My voice broke as I finished the sentence, and I felt a huge teardrop roll down my cheek. I didn't feel like wiping it away and sat still in an inexplicable shock.

Dr Wei was silent for a while.

“Things seem to be getting more complicated than we imagined. Looks like you're a huge trouble-maker despite your innocent looks.” Saying that he let out a nervous chuckle.

That was too lame for a joke, but still what he said was true…. No one else except me can clear this mess I've created. I suddenly made up my mind.

“Dr Wei, I've decided. I'd like to interact more with Chen Lan. My condition looks stable and is getting better. I don't think it would be problematic for me to recall my memories with the help of my interaction with Chen Lan. I'm sure it will help me a lot. Once I have sufficient leads, we can proceed with the hypnotherapy to fill out all the gaps, as long as it is possible. It will be, for sure. What do you think about it, Dr Wei?”

He was looking at me intently with a surprising look in his eyes. He sighed,

“Finally, you sound like your former self.”

I directed a questioning gaze towards him.

“I don't think you remember, but you were a very sharp practitioner in counselling psychology. We once met in an online meeting while you were working as an assistant psychologist intern. During that time, though you were still an intern, you sounded extremely professional and was very sharp. Just now you sounded like that..”

I must have been really good to leave an impression on Dr Wei.

“Okay, since you are confident, and since your condition is also better, I agree with the therapy plan. Because it sounds feasible enough.”

“Great then.” Strangely, I felt myself overflowing with anticipation.

“Do you have Chen Lan's phone number?”

“No. Why would I have his number?”

What? Then how am I supposed to contact him?

Currently, I have no means to contact him. I must find a way.

Ugh! I wanted to take a stroll this morning, but I ended up back here. Maybe I can think while I walk around.

“Dr Wei, I'd like to finish my walk. I might come up with something during that time.”

“That's a great idea, you can go out after finishing up your lunch. It must have gone cold”

I eyed the table. My lunch was there. At the perfect timing, Dr Wei's phone rang.

“Okay, I'll be there right now”…he collected a file that was placed on the table.

“I'm leaving Laia, eat it up and take a stroll, be safe okay?”

I nodded while I reached up for the food platter. He left soon.

I finished eating in no time. Again at the perfect timing, a nurse came in with a large trolley to collect the food platter.

I quickly ran to the sink, to clean myself up. I patted my hair neatly (That was all I could do) and dashed out of the room.

I entered the corridor, started walking and then turned around the corner. Maybe I was too anticipated and failed to notice what was coming ahead. A nurse suddenly ran into me. I wasn't in a good state and my slippers failed to keep up my balance. I was falling backwards. I flung my hands all around but couldn't grasp hold of anything. The nurse fell. I saw 2 other nurses running towards us, but it is definitely gonna be too late to stop me from falling.

Just now I have begun to recall my memories. Oh god! Don't tell me that I'm gonna have a fall and hit my head again?!

All of a sudden, I felt a firm grip on my wrist. In a flash of a second, I was quickly whirled around. The turn was swift enough to make me dizzy. With another great pull, accompanied by my dizziness I settled on something hard which was poised upright.

Maybe a wall. I fumbled up my hands while I felt the rustle of fabric on my palms. I was trying to raise my head but was too dizzy for that so I could only turn to look up.

I saw a blurry outline of a chin. Chin? I was leaning on someone!

I pulled myself off from where I was leaning and again was lost my balance, while a strong pair of arms wrapped around me to steady me up on my feet.

It must have been very romantic if it had happened in some other location, especially where I was wearing something else than hospital pyjamas.

I looked up to glance at my saviour.

Chen Lan…

Others might've thought it was weird, but mysteriously I didn’t have any strength to break away from his arms.

His gaze pierced through my eyes. I felt everything around us melting away. I could see nothing else apart from him and felt me losing myself in his mesmerizing dark eyes.

Abruptly, he twirled me around with him and smiled. I felt myself moving and could hear the grand tune of a fine orchestra. Waltz?

We were dancing. He was looking even more manly and cool in the exquisite black tuxedo he was wearing.  I could feel the smouldering jealous glances of the crowd around us.

I felt his arm which was encircling my waist, pull me more closer to him.

“Focus your attention on me. Don't waste it on others.”

“I think I should. After all, you are my saviour”

“So damsel-in-distress, now do you consider me as your hero?

Come on… what did I say?

“Yes”

Chen Lan's eyes widened in surprise. “Yes?”

“If you want me to repeat it…… Yes”

Did I accept him just like that?

This guy! How did he pry open my heart? I locked it up with all sorts of difficult combination locks!