Why does Jason keeps on showing up?
Sarina“Are you ready, Mrs. Lardizabal?” Dr. Miraez asked, and I nodded in response. Even though Jason scared me a bit, I couldn’t delay this any longer. I needed to remember anything about my past, like what Maximus told me.I straightened up on the couch and looked again at Dr. Miraez, signaling I was ready for our session. I wasn’t sure if it was my desperation to remember. Still, I pushed myself harder, squeezing out every hidden memory. Minutes passed, and though it was difficult, something Jason had said earlier flashed in my mind.“No, Sarina!”“You’re mine!”After that, memories started to flood back. It began with Maximus and me walking hand-in-hand to the airport restroom.The restroom was clean and nice to use. I had just finished and walked out of the stall when I noticed a utility worker cleaning the mirrors. The worker was wearing a face mask, so I didn’t think much of it—it seemed normal.I went to the sink, set my handbag down, and used my fingers to comb through my hai
I didn't realize I had closed my eyes, and when I opened them, I saw Dr. Miraez's face again. I was full of worry because I was already crying. "Are you alright?" she asked, but I kept on crying, so she gave me time to calm down.I couldn't stop thinking about who that man was talking about when he mentioned his boss and why or what I did wrong to them. And who were the people who harassed me at the hotel? What happened at the hotel that suddenly came to my mind?"I think we can stop for now and schedule another session next week." I suddenly looked at Dr. Miraez when she said that."No!" I exclaimed. "I mean, I think I was almost there. I feel like I'm about to find out something important.""But it seems like you won't be able to handle it when it happens. I think you need your husband here when it does." I couldn't say anything in response. Honestly, I was scared, but I was trying to fight it. I wanted all of this to end because I felt like I was going crazy from thinking about what
MaximusAfter Sarina left the hospital, I got really busy. Even though I didn't want to leave her, I let her visit Dr. Miraez. I learned from her bodyguard that she saw the doctor, and I was fine with that since she had someone with her whom I trusted to protect her. She also told me about her sessions and why she needed them.A couple of days ago, my wife asked if I could come with her to the next session. Who was I to say no? So here we are, sitting in front of Dr. Miraez, who is smiling at us. Although I could see some worry on her face, she still seemed optimistic about my wife's condition. Maybe she was just concerned about what Sarina might discover, too."How are you, Mr. and Mrs. Lardizabal?" the kind doctor greeted us with a smile."We're doing well," my wife answered cheerfully, while I only managed a small smile.I couldn't help but feel worried for my wife, especially after she told me that she felt like she was about to find out something more. I could see the fear and anx
MaximusAfter Sarina left the hospital, I got really busy. Even though I didn't want to leave her, I let her visit Dr. Miraez. I learned from her bodyguard that she saw the doctor, and I was fine with that since she had someone with her whom I trusted to protect her. She also told me about her sessions and why she needed them.A couple of days ago, my wife asked if I could come with her to the next session. Who was I to say no? So here we are, sitting in front of Dr. Miraez, who is smiling at us. Although I could see some worry on her face, she still seemed optimistic about my wife's condition. Maybe she was just concerned about what Sarina might discover, too."How are you, Mr. and Mrs. Lardizabal?" the kind doctor greeted us with a smile."We're doing well," my wife answered cheerfully, while I only managed a small smile.I couldn't help but feel worried for my wife, especially after she told me that she felt like she was about to find out something more. I could see the fear and anx
SarinaI pulled off the cloth covering the face of the man, pinning me down after I asked who he was and got no answer. I couldn’t speak when I saw who it was. It felt like my world crumbled as I looked at Jason’s grinning face. I couldn’t believe the man I loved for so long, who I thought I knew completely, was capable of such an evil act. The sweet and happy Jason I knew is gone.“You’re mine, Sarina, only mine!” he said angrily after I slapped him, and he slapped me back, causing my face to turn. It was painful; he hit me with so much force that I cried. He never let me get hurt by anything or anyone when we're together. And here he was, the cause of my pain, both physically and emotionally.“I didn’t think you’d ever do this to me.” His eyes softened for a moment, probably because of what I said. But it quickly vanished, and he looked at me angrily again.“You’re supposed to be with me, Sarina. That man doesn’t want to break up with you once your contract ends. Even you! You don’t
"Are you okay, Sarina?" I saw Dr. Miraez's face when I opened my eyes. I could feel the wetness on my cheeks, and I didn't even realize I had been crying. Maximus suddenly came closer and hugged me tightly. I felt his worry and sympathy for me. His body was shaking, just like mine. I was shaking because of fear and the pain of what I had found out. He was surely shaking from anger and concern for me."We will make him pay, my wife," he whispered as he rubbed my back gently. I felt relieved, knowing that some of my life's questions had been answered. But it was so painful to accept that the person I had first given my heart to was the one who would break and ruin me.I never imagined that Jason could do that to me, even the first time I saw him again when I couldn't remember anything. After knowing he was the first man I ever loved, I quickly felt comfortable, even though I knew Maximus was jealous of him.I told Maximus and Dr. Miraez what had happened once again. It hurt so much to re
SarinaThe next few days were chaotic. The police arrested Jason, causing an uproar on the island of Catanduanes. My parents called me, asking what was happening, but I told them I’d explain later. Thankfully, they listened to me, so I didn’t have to explain everything immediately, knowing it would only hurt them.Little by little, memories started flashing in my mind, and I felt more pain whenever I thought about Jason and me. How happy we were and how much we loved each other. I suddenly wondered why I let us separate when I knew how deeply he loved me. I couldn’t help but ask myself why I now love Maximus so much.The news was all about Jason’s arrest. At the time, he was in the hospital, the same place I often visited him. He was out of control, furiously shouting my name like he had lost his mind.I felt a deep sadness over what was happening. Even so, I couldn’t help but feel hurt for the man I once loved. But I knew he needed to face the consequences of what he had done for my o
I stood frozen in place before Maximus approached me and put his arm around my shoulders. “As I already said, it’s not the right time for my wife to talk to you, Mr. and Mrs. Satudez.”“Rina!” the woman exclaimed, so I turned around and saw my parents.“You’re really Sarina?” The couple still seemed in disbelief, but I nodded. “We just want to talk to you, dear. Your parents are here, and they know we’re not bad people.” The woman looked kind, so I nodded even though Maximus didn’t like it.I smiled at my husband because I could see the irritation on his face. He just wanted to protect me; that’s why he was like that, but since my parents were here and he was with me, I thought it wouldn’t hurt to hear what they wanted to say, even though I knew it was about Jason.We entered the house and sat down in the living room. Maximus, as always, sat beside me. The Satudez couple sat on the couch across from us while my parents were seated to our right.At first, it was silent. No one spoke as