Blakely's POV
Our ride was peaceful and happy. Blair couldn't stop talking about what she'd do and we're just listening to her the whole time. The low music from the radio would sometimes catch her attention, inviting her to sing along whenever a familiar music played.
I looked outside the window while Blair was singing and I saw a very tall building from afar. It's just a normal building but I don't know why I couldn't take my eyes off of it.
“That's the biggest company here,” Said Lucas as I kept my eyes on the tall building. “Owned by the Velasquez.”
Velasquez…
I tilted my head when I saw a blurry image in my head. I was in a grand staircase and I was sad.
I sucked my breath. The sadness I suddenly felt came from my heart. I don't know. The sudden rush of emotions made me tear up as we drove past the tall building that caught my attention. The image that flashed in my head the moment I saw the building kept
Nik's POVI was panting when I got in Sebastian's place. He was sitting on the couch and in front of him, on the coffee table, were pictures. I immediately ran to the coffee table and scanned the photos. I fell to my knees when I saw a familiar phone in one of the pictures.“My investigator retrieved the phone from the police station. It was included in the belongings of the missing persons of the plane crash.”My breathing became entangled as I scanned the other photos. It was a photo of Blakely in the airport that day. Harold Campbell was beside her and they're talking. The camera was able to catch Blakely's expression and my chest tightened after seeing sadness in her eyes.“We already found Harold Campbell, by the way.”I had a glimpse of hope as I looked at him. “Where is he?”He sighed and looked down. “Unfortunately, he didn't survive the plane crash. We just found his lover and he admitted th
Blakely's POVI was watching Lucas while he's in front of the mirror, wearing his corporate attire. He was fixing his tie when he caught me watching him quietly on the bed. Blair was still fast asleep since it's too early. The little girl was hugging the pillow so tight and I knew she'd wake up if the pillow disappeared in her arms. She's so clingy and I love it.“Is something wrong?” Lucas sat beside me, holding my hand. “Is your head aching again? Did you have a snapshot of memories?”I bit my bottom lip and shook my head. “I just…I wanna know how you met Mr. Velasquez.”His forehead creased. “Why? Did he trigger your memory or something when you saw him?”I don't know why I shook my head, lying about the truth. I feel like he would take me away from the truth if I admitted that Mr. Velasquez triggered my memory. I don't know. The fear was intense. The thought of someone dictating me scares m
Blakely’s POVHershey, the friend I found, was sitting in front of me. She constantly glanced at me and Blair, probably thinking about why I had a child with me and why she looked exactly like me. I couldn’t say anything. After I told her about losing my memory, she was lost for words. She looked confused, and the kid sitting with us confused her even more. Does she know about the father of my child? I’ve been wanting to ask, but I don’t know how.“We were so worried,” Hershey started, now looking at me. Her eyes were tearing up again, and I started feeling the same. “I thought I wouldn’t see you again…but…here you are…”I gave her a bitter smile. “I don’t have memories of the past, Hershey. Three years, and I haven’t remembered anything.”She let out a depressed sigh. “Not even a snapshot?”“I had snapshots, but… I couldn’t rely on it. The doctor who checked me said my memories might be distorted, There will be instances that my brain would believe things that I want to believe becau
Blakely’s POV“Lucas, this is Hershey. She’s a friend.”Lucas’ forehead creased. “A friend? A new friend?”I shook my head and smiled at him. “An old friend. She knows me. She knows about my past, and she will help me remember.”Lucas slowly nodded and smiled. He caressed my cheek and kissed my forehead. “That’s nice. I’m happy for you.”I smiled even wider. He understood. He didn’t doubt me, and that has always been the good thing about him. He believes me no matter the circumstances. He won’t doubt any of the words that comes from my mouth, and I like the feeling. I feel free. I feel unjudged.“Blakely…” Hershey didn’t get to finish her words when her phone started ringing. She glanced at the screen of her phone and looked at me again. I could see in her eyes that she didn’t want to answer the call but after the ringing ended, it rang again.“It might be important,” I said, understanding the situation.She sighed and nodded before she excused herself to answer the call. Lucas then f
Blakely's POV“...you know that everything I do is for you, right?”My forehead creased. I couldn't see the face of the woman in front of me because it's too blurry, but I know that she's older. She was caressing my long hair and she looked so pleased while touching the strands as if it's a perfect masterpiece.“Stan is a good man…”Stan?I swallowed hard. Stan… That name sounds so familiar. Who is Stan? Who is he in my life?“You are my daughter, and I love you. So there's no way I’ll choose a man that isn't worthy of you.”My heart beats fast as I tried so hard to dig my memory deeper after I heard the woman say that. I am her daughter? I still have a mother? Why didn't she look for me?“You understand me, right?”“Yes, mama…”Mama? I called her Mama. She's my mother. But…why did Lucas say I am an orphan? His investigation led us to that information. Was it a lie? Did Lucas lie to me? But why would he do that?“M-Mama…” I tried reaching the woman, but she slowly disappeared into thi
Blakely’s POVI could no longer argue with Lucas, as I felt he would never let me win this argument. I feel suffocated. For three years, he never made me doubtful but today, he made me feel that everything was just in my head. That I’m making myself believe in the fantasy created by my desperation just to fill the loneliness in my heart. It makes me feel miserable. He was invalidating my pain and feelings. He doesn’t want to recognize my longing.“You should eat.”I didn’t even throw him a single glance. We’re back at the hotel, and Lucas already packed our clothes. I don’t wanna leave. I have finally found an existing hope to retrieve my memories, and Lucas is taking me away from it. I don’t wanna leave and go back to zero. I don’t wanna be clueless my whole life. I want my old life back.“Blakely…”I didn’t move. I just lay on the bed like a lifeless doll. Beside me was Blair, sleeping peacefully and that’s the reason why Lucas couldn’t raise his voice just like he did when we were
Nichole’s POVFor three years, I blamed myself for losing my husband and daughter. Hadn’t I forced Blakely to get engaged again after a failed marriage, the tragedy wouldn’t have happened. My husband and daughter sacrificed because of my selfishness. My sweet Blakely who has always been obedient to me remained voiceless until the end, and it was too late for me to realize how evil I was to her.I sniffed as I tasted the ice cream Blakely used to enjoy when she was young. I wasn’t lucky to have an obedient son, and Blakely made it possible for me to feel that I am still respectable in spite of my selfishness.It was so hard. I feel like I’m suddenly alone in this world. I lost my husband and daughter, and I felt like I lost my son too. Nik hates me even more now. I know, even if he’s not saying anything, that he blame me for what happened to Blakely and Andrew. Everything was my fault, and I admit it. I am currently experiencing the wrath of the heaven for all the bad things I did thro
Blakely’s POVI immediately took Blair from him while he was staring at my face. I don’t know what he’s thinking. He wasn’t looking at me with any sign of mischievousness, but when I saw Blair talking to him, a sudden rush of fear consumed me.“Blakely…”I swallowed hard. He knows me. My dream was real. It indeed happened since he knows me. However, I didn’t feel the comfort I felt with Hershey. Something is telling me that I shouldn’t get involved with him.I carried Blair as I kept my eyes on him. “You know me?”He gave me a warm smile as he nodded. “How can I forget you? We were in love, Blakely. We love each other so much, before you suddenly disappeared without a trace.”I was taken aback by what he said. It rendered me speechless that all I could do is stare at him. He was still staring at me, and his eyes were so intense. He said something about being in love, and I don’t know why I don’t believe him.Stan glanced behind me before his jaws clenched. “You were with your mother?”
Nik's POVNever in my wildest dreams did I think that my simple irritation for my foster sister doesn't mean I hate her, but because her beauty attracts me. When my father brought her home, I was hurt because I thought my father cheated on my mother, but I was wrong. My father was in love with Blakely's mother, but they didn't do anything that could ruin their own marriages. They were friends. They were also foster siblings.How absurd! People think history will repeat itself. That I will fall in love with Blakely, and would put our family in shame. I wanted to prove to them that it will never happen to us. That no matter what happens, our family will remain intact. However, I was wrong when I thought I would never fall in love.Blakely… She's a goddess! She's so beautiful. So kind. So selfless. So smart. So hard to not notice. She is definitely a head-turner. She's not perfect, but I know there's something in her that anyone can't ignore. Something that even that evil person was draw
Blakely's POVI was panting so hard when Nik finally let go of my lips. He stared into my eyes intensely while also panting like me. His eyes were staring so gently, and I felt like he could see my naked soul right now. He wasn't saying anything, and it's as if our hearts understand each other without any explanations.His thumb gently caressed my cheeks as he pressed his lips together. I could still feel the fast beating of his heart against my palm on his chest. He was still holding my hand, and I couldn't take it off of his chest just how much I don't want to take my eyes off of him.“You're here…” He whispered painfully. “I thought…I’m dreaming again.”I swallowed hard. “Have you been…dreaming?”“I've been…waiting for you…”Tears welled in the corner of my eyes. “I’m sorry for coming back late.”He shook his head. “Oh, baby! You don't know what I could give to see you again even if it takes a thousand years.”I chuckled as tears completely rolled down my cheeks. “You just know how
Blakely's POV“L-Lucas…”“I will not imprison you in guilt, and set aside my dreams for you. I've been wanting to work with the Velasquez's, and I admit you paved the way for me…” Lucas faced me again, and I saw how devastated he is right now. His eyes were vulnerable as he looked into mine, trying so hard to hold back tears.My lips trembled. “Y-You deserve all your successes.”“I have loved you with all my heart, Blakely. I loved you unconditionally, and I became a fool for a short period of time. I can't say I’d stop loving you because I know it won't be easy, but know that from now on, my love for you will remain unconditional.”Tears rolled down my cheeks as I was completely lost for words. I couldn't understand how this good man had to fall in love with me, only to get hurt like this. If only he loved someone else…“Be happy, Blakely… That's all I ask of you. Follow your heart, and stop being guilty for wanting to be happy.”I sobbed as I nodded. “Thank you… Thank you for everyt
Blakely's POVI arrived early because I wanted to get here first, but I was shocked when I realized I wasn't the one who came here early. Inside the coffee shop, a man sitting alone was waiting. He was staring at the glass of water in front of him, and he looked problematic.The calm beating of my heart started changing while watching him. I know my feelings for him weren't more than friends, but I couldn't help but feel hurt while looking at him. He's always been good to me, and I don't know how I’ll tell him about my plans today.Swallowing hard, I walked in the coffee shop, and slowly closed the distance between us. I was behind him, but I feel like he already knew about my arrival.I cleared my throat, and spoke. “You're early…”He lifted his face, and his eyes met with mine. “I tried not to come here early, thinking of trying to keep you least of my priority, but I guess it will not be easy for me.”
Blakely's POVMy short conversation with Mama made me feel so much better. The simple sorry. The simple thank you. The simple hug. All those simple things took all the pain I’m feeling, and it felt so good. My heart felt so light and happy.“I knew it was you from the start.” Mama was caressing my hair. It wasn't the same as before. It's not long, and I know how much she loved my long hair. “You have the same emotion in your eyes when you first saw me when you're a little girl.”I looked up at her, and smiled. “How did I look, Mama?”She smiled. “You looked at me with kindness. It is something I could never forget. That even if I hated you back then because of your mother, I couldn't forget how you looked at me with kindness.”I smiled back at her. “Maybe because I felt that you’ll take care of me.”She nodded. “Who wouldn't love you? Even my stubborn and rebelliou
Blakely's POVThree days isn't enough for me to recover from what happened. I’m still thinking about everything, and I couldn't take my head off of what I talked about with Nik. He wants me to talk to his mother, and I know that I need it too. I need closure. I need to apologize. I need to tell her that I love her in spite of everything that happened. That I treated her like my real mother, and until now, I respect her more than anyone.“Will you be okay alone?” Rachel asked worriedly.I sighed as I looked at her through our reflection on the full-length mirror. “I already got my memories back, Rachel. I can be alone.”She nodded. “I’ll look after Blair.”I smiled and faced her. “Thank you.” She's the only one who's free today, and she volunteered to look after Blair. We're still in Hershey's apartment, and I’m planning to move out. I’ll visit Papa in the cemetery before searching for an apartment today.“Whatever your decision is, we’ll support you.”I stared at her. “But honestly, w
Blakely’s POVI was standing in front of Nik, and he was just silently looking at me. His eyes were glued on mine. He was almost not blinking, as if I’d disappear if he did. The tension in my heart was becoming strong as I felt the strong presence of the man I loved the most in this lifetime. I don’t think I’d ever love someone else in this lifetime.“Your hand?” His eyes remained on mine, in spite his curiosity about my wound.Slowly, I lifted my hand, showing my palm covered with bandage. “Still in pain.”“Your head?”I took a deep sigh. “I remember everything, Nik…”His eyes flickered with pain. “That’s all that matters to me.”I smiled bitterly. “Your father died.”“It’s not your fault.” He shook his head while staring deeply into my eyes. “I don’t know how I would convince you, but it’s not your fault, Blakely. No one wanted it to happen.”I looked down, tears rolled down my cheeks, but I immediately wiped them. “I feel guilty.”“I am too,” he whispered, just enough for me to hea
Blakely’s POVEverything happened so fast. Stan’s plan was executed swiftly, and we were able to trap lure and trap him easily. I couldn’t believe it could end like that. It was so fast. It was dangerous and scary, but we caught him so easily. My mind has been dwelling on it for the past hours until now.“Aren’t you tired? You should rest.”I looked at Alicia with doubts. “Is it really over, Alicia? I don’t know, but…it’s so fast. I couldn’t…get over it.”She sat on the couch and caressed my arm. “Nik has been planning to put Stan back in prison, and it’s because of his determination that the plan was executed smoothly. Also…because you’re brave enough to take the risk to find Blair.”I looked at my wounded hand. The knife cut Stan left in my palm stings, and I could still feel it throbbing because the cut is kinda deep. I got this wound from protecting myself and my daughter. I still couldn’t believe how my memories rushed back to me, as if my subconscious predicted what would happen
Blakely’s POVHis face is getting closer, and I’m also close to pushing him away and revealing that I remember everything now. That I remember who’s the evil one here. That I remember that the story he told me wasn’t a tragic fairytale, but a terrible lie created by a mischievous liar. I could easily push him away and burst his bubbles. I could easily ruin his plans and make him pay for all he did, but I couldn’t. I couldn’t push him away as he moves his face closer to kiss me. I couldn’t ruin all his plans because I haven’t seen my baby. I need to see Blair. I need to make sure that she’s safe.“Mommy!” That made me push Stan away. I immediately pulled myself up, and looked at the little girl standing by the open door. She was looking at me with eyes twinkling in excitement.“Blair!” I immediately ran to hug, and hugged her so tight. I felt tears rolling down my cheeks as I embraced her, caging her in my arms, protecting her from any harm.“I’m sorry…” I whispered as tears continued