"So what do you want from me?" She asked. I looked around and I found her sitting under the maple tree.
"You really like it here." I said then I sat down beside her. She's wearing a red plain dress with flowers at the back. Her silver eyes illuminate from the reflection of the sun. You can see the purity and strength from it. Her long silver hair was perfectly beautiful.
"I'm sorry if I forgot about you. You were right. I was scared and a coward. But I want to make it right. I want to remember. I want to remember Sophie and Percy. Our memories together with them. And I want to remember Luke. Our first meeting. Our first engagement. I want to know what I felt about him when we were young. I can't do that if you will stay here. If you won't help me, I won't be able to pull you out from the darkness either." It's awkward to talk to my other self but I know this
"Really? What if your father chose another girl?" The girl asked. "If father would marry me off to a random girl, then I wouldn't be his heir anymore." He said with a serious face. The girl laughed. "What will you do then? If you won't be his heir, where will you get money so you can marry me?" "I will build my own empire! I will make an antivirus software and will name it Angel." His eyes are full of dreams and determination. "Angel? Why would you call it angel?" "Because of you! You'll be my inspiration. I will work hard for you. Every time I see you're like my guardian angel. I'm at peace. So, my first software, would be Angel. It'll be successful I know it! Promise me Alora, wait for me and don't ever forget me, okay?" He held the girl's hand and stared into her eyes. "I promise! But even if you don't have money, don't worry I will still marry you. I will ask father. He won't say no to me." He smiled. His eyes show happiness. Then
Peggy, Emily, Nina, Sophie and I went to the garden to have some tea. We were all thinking about Dr. Richards said. I looked at my friends and somehow, I feel glad they're here at the same time worried to get them involved with my problem. "I'm sorry if you got caught with my problem. It's fine if you won't come with us anymore. I don't want you to get involved any further." "Are you insane? Didn't you hear what Dr. Richards said earlier? We have to support you, it'll help you. Alora we're friends. We know the risks. Honestly, I'm scared of your younger self. I'm scared of what lies behind those memories of yours, but I also wanted to know what happened. We'll stay with you no matter what, so you won't lose yourself." I was touched with what Emily said. My tears suddenly fell. I was keeping it from falling since this morning. They all stood up and embraced me. "Thank you! I'm so lucky to have you guys." ******************************************
"This is crazy, Alora! We don't know if you'll be able to come back. What if she took over you, like Dr. Richards said?" Luke and I were arguing whether I will talk to my other self or not about Camila. "But she's our only hope. And she's still me. You'll be able to handle her." I insisted. "Alora, you mentioned she won't give back the memory of that day, right? How can you be so sure she'll tell you about her?" Nina has a point but still I have a feeling that she will help. "Look, I know that but maybe she'll be able to at least give me hint or a clue. I don't know, I want to ask her. The last time I talked to her, she said if I’m lying, she’ll know. She was not talking about herself." I reasoned. Luke let out a deep breath. "We should postpone it for now and think of another way. Alora, you know we're just worried about you. So, can you promise you won't do it when you're alone? Luke will definitely go crazy." Percy said it as a joke, but I
It was quiet and dark. I was still holding her hand but I couldn't see her. It's pitch black. It stinks. It's the smell of blood. I know where we are now. It's the cabin. This was when I let Alora escape. I was brought to the other room separated from Percy and Sophie. My eyes were blindfolded so I could only hear the voices of our captors. My hands were tied above my head and I was in a standing position. They tore my clothes off, leaving only my underwear. They tortured me after Alora's disappearance. They've been asking me where she went but I never spoke. My whole body is in pain. I can smell the blood coming from my back. They whipped me 30 times already. Yes. I've been counting it. I wish Alora got away far from here. They never gave me food or water for a day now. I'm still thinking about Alora. Did she escape? Did she ask for help? Is she safe?
"Luke, don't you think it's about time you tell me? When you said not to talk about it, you didn't hear anything from me. When you told me and Sophie to leave Alora alone, we didn't say a word. But we're grown-ups now, I think we can handle it now." Percy said. It's true. They stayed quiet and never asked me after I told them not to. I know he wanted to know the truth but I wasn't sure if they could accept it. I drank the wine from the glass I'm holding and sighed. "If I tell you, then help me decide if I should tell Alora the truth." They stared at me and waited. I started on the day Alora escaped, the torture I've experienced and the gunshot. "I was terrified when I saw the body of the man and the blood flowing f
LUKE POV "So what do you think? Do you think I should tell her?" I asked. "Hmm maybe you can tell her once we found something about that woman." Percy suggested. "I agree. I don't think telling the Ice Princess that she might be a murderer can help her now." I glared at Jayden. "Sometimes, I really want to punch you in the face!" I answered back with sarcasm. He smirked. "Let him be, Luke. The kid has a point you know." What Andrew said is true. Jayden is rude and has a bad-mouth but he always makes sense. "I know that. But his behavior is really annoying like Peggy." His face suddenly changed when he heard Peggy's name but I brushed it off.
"Alora?" I know she's still Alora but different. Is she the one I saw in the forest that day? "Did you miss me?" It's not only her eyes, even how she talks is different. Hearing her voice brought chills into my spine. Her family was just staring at us confused. Her mother stood up and walked towards us. Alora turned around and bobbed a curtsy to her family. "Hello mother, father." She greeted her parents. Her mom froze. "Are you okay, Alora?" She asked. "Mother, my name is Ali. I'm so glad to finally meet you. Alora doesn't allow me to get out. She said I'm dangerous." Everybody was stunned, including me. Her mom smiled. She walked towards her and hugged her. "I'm happy that
I was talking to my mother when it suddenly went dark. Then I'm in front of the maple tree again. "Alora, have you talked to your father? Father told me. We'll get married after college. I'm so happy. The engagement is next week." Luke happily told the girl. The girl's eyes sparkled. "Yes. He told me this morning. We'll be together forever right?" She asked. "Definitely! I will never leave you! I will make you the happiest girl ever, I promise!" Then he opened his arms and she jumped into his embrace. "Alora, I love you." He blushed. Is this the first time he said those words to me? She was surprised and her cheeks went red. "Luke, I -" "You don't need to answer me now. I wi
THIRD POV"Are you sure about that?" Luke asked.She curved her lips and frowned, trying to remember the man she had seen that day. It was a vivid image because she was knocked out, but there was something on the man's face that she clearly remembered.She nodded to confirm her statement. "He's Peggy's father. Do you remember when we met the man to ask about Peggy's whereabouts? I felt something weird toward him. I noticed there was a deep scar on his left eyelid. The man in the woods had the same scar like Benjamin's. And he also asked something weird that day.""What did he ask you?" Sophie asked."He asked me if I remember him. I was confused and told him it was my first time meeting him. I ignored what happened because I thought he just mistook me for someone, but thinking back, maybe he meant the day he injected me with the serum." Luke walked to the other side of the table and sat on the swivel chair. And was in deep thought.Benjamin Miller, CEO of Miller International Securit
After the party, I put the twins to sleep and kissed them good night. Luke, Percy and Sophie waited for me in the study."That serum, do you remember what happened after they inject it into you?" Luke asked.I tried to remember, but nothing came to my mind so I shook my head."I think I passed out after that then—" I paused then frowned.Luke held my hand. "Don't push yourself, baby. Just try to remember what you can."I nodded. "When you help me escape, I think I met a man who injected me with that serum. After that, I just remembered running and that's when I was caught by our kidnappers.""And you killed them?" Sophie followed.I nodded again. "I just remember feeling scared at one point, then that fear suddenly changed into a rage when they told me about killing the three of you.""When you wake up, did you remember anything? Anything at all?" Luke asked again.I disagreed by shaking my head.Percy was on his iPad, searching for something. Then he exclaimed. "Found it!"We settle o
Half a year passed but we never heard anything about Peggy. My husband supported Jayden in his search for her, but the clues we got would eventually vanish along with the traces of Peggy.When almost everyone was busy dealing with the missing Flousian princess, I was busy with myself. I felt like the voices in my head were arguing. I knew already that I'm crazy, that my mind was messed up, and only the little one inside me was keeping my sanity.I didn't tell Luke about what I had found out about myself. I knew he would understand because my husband was a selfless man, especially if it concerned me. He loved me more than his life and that scared me the most. I knew he would still forgive me if I told him the truth."Why don't you tell your husband about yourself? It's a betrayal of trust if you lied to him." Camila said while I'm sitting in front of the mirror."I'm not lying. He didn't ask me about anything so how could I lie to him. I haven't denied anything to him." I insisted.Cam
I stood up when I felt Luke was sleeping quietly. I went to the bathroom and looked at myself in the mirror.“So it was you all along. Are your memories starting to come back? Or are you still wandering in the dark?” It was Camilla who was staring directly at me.“Some of it. Maybe most of them.” I smirked.“I love seeing your face like that. So what are your plans now? Can you really control yourself? Did you remember what really happened in Creepy Willow Forest?” Camila asked.I nodded, giving her a mischievous grin.“It was me. Not you. I killed those people.” I answered.Camila let out an evil laugh. Hearing her laughter was musi
"Elizabeth?" I mumbled with trembling lips. She crouched down and stared into my eyes. Her eyes were like mine, silver yet it was sparkling like crystals. I was shocked when she suddenly grabbed my face with her hand. I'm not sure if it hurts "I hate those eyes of yours. They were like from some dead girl. You were so lucky to have everything yet you are not happy. Your parents, your siblings, friends, your boyfriend and now you are having a baby." She said in a cold tone while looking down my belly. I suddenly feared her. Somehow, she was different. She wasn't the Elizabeth I knew. She was colder than Camila, her aura was darker and eerie. "Elizabeth, you're scaring me. What happened to you?" I asked, trying not t
It was exhausting. Just thinking of everything that happened makes my head throb.I really wish I figured it out sooner. If only I knew that she was asking for help then maybe all of this would not be happening to us."So is your heart getting soft now?I was sitting in front of the mirror brushing my hair when Camila spoke.I took a deep breath and looked at the girl in the mirror with her red eyes coldly staring at me.I didn't answer. I know what her point was. I've been dealing with DID because of what happened to me when I was a kid and was mad at the people who made me like this. But now that I found out my Aunt's reasons, I suddenly had a change of heart."Then are you suggesting to keep my heart tainted with bloo
After our meeting, we went home quietly. Luke hadn't said anything and was just sitting in silence. He hasn't asked me about the meaning of my last interaction with Camila.I was thinking about her the whole time. I didn't realize that she's been sending me a message ever since.When we arrived at Queen's, we went straight to Luke's office where everyone was waiting. Inside, we were surprised to see our parents.Mom rushed into me and embraced me tight, followed by the girls. Father patted me on the head then walked towards Luke. I saw his parents smiling, indicating they are very proud of him."You did great honey." Mom whispered.We sat on the couch to talk about what happened earlier. Luke seated on his swivel chair, cross
The first time I met Camila was in the forest. I was terrified at that time and fear was always with me whenever we talked about her ever since. The second time was at the party. I still felt the same towards her, terrified with her coldness and evilness. However, now that we are meeting for the third time, I couldn't feel any fear towards her. I realized she was using it against me. If I lived in fear she would just keep on threatening us. She always tells me that she likes my eyes. I noticed that every time she felt excited and thrilled was the time that I was showing my weakness and fear towards her. I wouldn't allow that anymore. Especially with the baby in my belly. I was staring at her directly to her eyes from the moment she entered the room. I wanted to rush into her and strangle her like what I did to the young Santelmo. But I felt Luke's grip tighte
I was just listening to him and was surprised about the history of their family with the Wilson's. One of the guards walked towards Luke and gave some files before Paulo was able to continue. "Alfonso Santelmo, your great great grandfather. The most influential man back in the 1970's. He was friends with Matthew Wilson, my father's grandfather. Alfonso was imprisoned because of the rape and murder of Agatha Wilson, Matthew Wilson's sister. Alfonso died in 1980. He was beaten and stabbed to death." It was Luke who continued. Paulo didn't say a word but I could see that he was surprised. He didn't expect that Luke knew something about it. The case file of Alfonso Santelmo was erased from the police's database and no one knows how. I'm not really sure how Luke found out about it.