CHAPTER 82 IN A BLINK OF AN EYEA M E R I C A London, England7:19 PMMom said the dress that Harry picked out for me to wear tonight was beautiful and she told me that it matched perfectly with my eyes. The dress, as what mom described it, was light blue but didn’t look too pale on my skin since it had a sheer shimmering cloth overlapping the entire dress.Harry was the one who picked us up from the hotel that we were staying and my heart just went insane when we finally arrived outside the residence of the Scott’s. I tried to tell myself that things were going to turn out well and that I didn’t have to worry much but the more I think about it, the more I feel nervous.“Harry.” I grabbed onto his sleeve before he can lead me to the dining area with my parents.“What’s wrong?” Harry asks worriedly.“America are you alright?” Mom questions right away.I nod vigorously, “Can I talk with Harry first?” I asked kindly.“What’s wrong sweetheart?” Dad asked quickly.“Nothing dad.” I answer
CHAPTER 83 FINDINGSSolitude Gardens Sanitarium, Maldives8:20 AM“Callie was recently transferred to a better psychiatric ward by Jessica.” Harry informs America.“That’s right. She’s taken extra care of here than Tree Top Hospital since our main focus is patients who are mentally unstable.” Kim, a nurse in the sanitarium, responded.“That’s really good.” Harry commented. “I’m glad Jessica thought of the transfer.”“We are happy to have her.” Kim answered.“How’s Callie as a patient?” America asked instantly.“Callie?” Kim questioned.“I… I mean Rose.” America corrected herself.“Rose is a lovely patient.” Kim answers with a smile on her face. “When she is well-rested and has a peace of mind, she is a really good conversant. Although her alters keep coming out a lot than they normally did before as what Doctor Ali said.”America felt more depressed and sad when she’s reminded again about what her twin had went through in her childhood. Even though those thoughts are hard to accept a
CHAPTER 84 A LOT WORSEA M E R I C A Solitude Gardens Sanitarium, MaldivesA person with schizophrenia doesn’t have two personalities but instead they have false ideas or have lost touch with reality. People with schizophrenia has difficulty to determine what is real and what isn’t since it is characterized by false sensations which are hallucinations, delusions, or false beliefs. Usually, people who are diagnosed with schizophrenia, usually experiences jumbles words and jumbled thoughts.On the contrary, multiple personality disorder, a trauma-based illness, has alternates having its own voice, characteristics and mannerisms inside one individual. Each identity was said to have distinct social relationships, agenda and most importantly, memories. Moreover, when one personality is in action, it doesn’t know that there is also another personality, hence the inability to remember actions and decisions made while the other personality was active.With Callie’s case as per Doctor Ali, i
CHAPTER 85SOLITUDEC A L L I E Solitude Gardens Sanitarium, MaldivesDay 1 That feeling when I walked through a doorway into an unfamiliar building and have completely forgotten why I was here in the first place.I remember Doctor Ali telling me that I needed to be transferred to another facility for a better treatment for my condition but I vaguely remember if it was real or not since there are these voices that I keep hearing inside my head and people that I have been seeing how are always chasing me and wanting to hurt me.I looked around and realized that I was in a different psychiatric ward, far bigger than the one I was admitted to before. The first time I entered these doors was years ago – I was just 16 where my adoptive parents escorted me through the doors leading to the ER.When I was much younger, probably on my teens, I can remember how I always hide under a blanket because in the frame of my mind that I was in, it was hard to describe but I was frightened out of my m
CHAPTER 85.1I can tell that Kim helped her take the vacant space next to me and I didn’t know why she needed Kim’s assistance. I didn’t want to face them since my mind was too out-of-focus and lackluster to bother about my surroundings. Moreover, my entire body still feel awfully worn-out and frail.“I will be just around if you need to be assisted.” I hear Kim telling the visitor.“Thank you for always being helpful Kim.” The visitor answered before she asks, “How are you feeling today Rose?” I can tell from the sound of her voice that she was cautious in asking me this. “Um, I’m feeling well today.” She continues to make a conversation. “I hope you are too.”I didn’t really pay much attention to my visitor as I focused on listening to the calming sound of the sea. For no reason I was uninterested with my visitor and my mind was completely afloat, probably because they have medicated me with a stronger dose last night.The female voice adds, “I have been visiting you for the past co
CHAPTER 86SHE WAS HAPPYSolitude Gardens Sanitarium, MaldivesAmerica couldn’t explain the kind of happiness she was feeling that after days of visiting, she was finally able to talk to her sister in peace. She was finally able to apologize and said the things she wanted to say to her even though it wasn’t everything. She was just intensely happy that Callie came out and she seemed normal the entire time she was talking to her.With that, she was happy.Callie was also happy, the kind of feeling which she hasn’t felt her entire life. She has been waiting for this day to happen and she finally had this kind of moment that she has always wanted.For her, happiness was finding Claire and that was it.They talked for a while and Kim was surprised that the conversation seemed stable. Joseph went back to Doctor Ali's office to report such miracle in Callie's case while Kim kept an eye on Callie since her condition was still unstable. She knows that Callie is still hateful to others and she
CHAPTER 87IN THE A.MH A R R Y Mount Sinai’s Hospital Rm. 202North Carolina, USA4:17AMFear is inevitable.Some say fear only lives in our mind and that it isn’t real. It’s up to us if we let fear conquer our state of mind and body. They said the more we think about our fears, the more it will be a burden. Fear is one of the things in life which is constant and something that is difficult to escape. When it affects and weakens the mind of a human being, it will consume you for all your life.Fear prevents humans from wanting to have peace and happiness.Fear prevents us from breaking free.Fear can also be pain.Fear is losing Merry.She sleeps so calmly on her bed and I didn’t want to waken her since she needed it. Watching her sleep has been one of my favorite things to do ever since I met her in LUAHU because she gives me peace. Watching her sleep, calms my mind that she is fine now and the upcoming days ahead. Watching her sleep also frightens me because what if there will com
CHAPTER 87.1We slipped our wedding rings on our fingers, which my mother helped me pick out and when we were ready, the priest finally says, “I now pronounce you husband and wife.”Excitement rushed in my vein as soon as the priest said I can finally kiss the bride. At last, I was able to kiss for the first time my Mrs. America Scott. The guests began to clap for us and they were as happy as we were to being able to unite in front of God and everyone. I slowly pushed back Merry’s veil and happily planted my lips on hers as I was holding her cheek with my hand.After the wedding, I never felt so good about anything in my life.The entire event ended at around eight in the evening, Merry and I flew to Hawaii right away for our honeymoon. Since I had five more days off. I can spend about 3 days with her before I would continue the remaining countries for my Asian leg which are Japan, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.Honestly, I wanted to end the world tour already so that I can spend
EPILOGUEPOT OF GOLDI have always been fascinated of the beach.There are so many things to do to enjoy and relax and there are a lot of sexy girls wearing bikinis almost looking like it is close to nudity. Yet, I love it. I love it all. I love watching girls in swim wears and how they play beach volleyball. Although I loved the sexual stuff of it, I have always thought that there is something about the sea that just calms my soul and my mind to a whole different level.I never really told anyone about it but it always has that kind of effect to me. Although no one knows much about it, I didn't want to look too softy on the outside being all sentimental about a petty thing.Everyone I know has always seen me as strong and very masculine with the way I dress, talk and act. With all the physicality that I have, everyone assumed that I am a cold-hearted tough guy. People who don't know me well would say I am an aloof. Kids and other townspeople would rather say I am scary. I have had a
CHAPTER 94 WELCOME HOMEM E R R Y Time: InfiniteWhere am I?Those were the first words I thought to myself.I looked around and found myself standing alone on the pristine beach. The water was gorgeously light blue and the horizon was insanely astounding. I paused and felt that I have said those same words somewhere before.Dejavu. It definitely seemed like it.Although I was lost, somewhere deep inside me felt like I was found. I felt surprisingly calm and warm as the sun was hitting my face. Sunlight always felt nice and even though most people don’t like to be under the sun for too long I think there’s something about it that’s calming at some point.Scorching was a word that would best describe the heat of the sun right now. I closed my eyes and felt the gentle and cool sea breeze passing through my hair and hitting against my skin. It was a bright sunny day but the wind felt chilly which provided a perfect balance. For a while, I stood there just feeling nature which was surro
CHAPTER 93 47 YEARSH A R R Y North Carolina, U.S.AForty-seven years laterSummerThe woman flinched as she spins around. Her eyes looked surprised as soon as she saw me. It was definitely her and I could never be wrong. It was the same face when we were in LUAHU but her hair was shorter now yet everything about her was the same. It felt so surreal seeing her again.“Diana, is it really…” I trailed off and realized how frightened and shocked she was. I realized that I was getting a little too suspicious and too close knowing that she is a young woman and I am an old man approaching her pettily. I didn’t want to look like a predator.I chuckled humourlessly, “I’m sorry.”She smiles wearily, “I’m sorry too but I think you have the wrong person?”I felt disappointed.“My name isn’t Diana.” She adds.I smiled tightlipped. “Of course. I’m sorry if I approached you like this and pretty much giving you a fright.”She shakes her head and smiles at me, “No, it’s… It’s not really a big deal.
CHAPTER 92 SATURNH A R R Y North Carolina, U.S.ADeath can seem cruel and unfair, especially when you feel someone has died before their time or when you had plans for the future together and growing old together.Death of someone we love is probably the most devastating experience that can ever happen to any of us.The loss and pain can strike you deeply and can shook your mental state of mind and your core.America died from a ruptured brain aneurysm that no one knew she had.All those terrible headaches, nausea, collapsing and drooping eyelids that she been complaining and experiencing, were signs of a grown malignant aneurysm after she was in coma. We all assumed that it was her pregnancy but the latter symptoms were already too late to figure it out that she was experiencing something so much more critical and dangerous.There were so many what ifs that I had after she died and so many regrets that I wished I did and didn’t do. There were so many things in my head and so much
CHAPTER 91.1I smiled as the heart monitor was echoing in the room in synch with the sound from the ventilator. “The second time was when you fainted a day before our wedding. I think your mom laughed at me when she saw me arriving the hospital because I looked stupid with what I wore as I was in a hurry.”I chuckle softly as I was remembering it. “Although I didn’t really notice how bad I wore until it was the morning. It was so funny, you should have seen it.”I placed her hand intertwined with mine against my lips, “That time, as I watched you sleep the entire night, I was able to write a short song. Do you want to hear it? I was never able to finish it though.”I rubbed the back of my forefinger against her cheek, “I’m sure you want to hear it. So give it a good listen, okay?” I speak to her.I cleared my throat as I tried my best to keep my shit together because I didn’t want to cry as I sing for her.“Sweetheart you look a little tired. When did you last eat? Come in and make
CHAPTER 91REALH A R R Y I was speechless and my felt as if my knees went weak and immobile.I wanted to say something but my mind went blank and I wanted to move towards Merry but because of shock, I just stood there completely frozen.My tears fell over my cheeks as soon as I see my wife looking horribly pale while the medics were giving her CPR. She looks lifeless, I thought to myself again and again and it pains me.My feet slowly drags me inside the room as my heart was getting heavier each time I get close towards where Merry was, My entire body was still completely shaken up with what I was witnessing what happening to her with questions fogging my head wondering what really happened to her.I can really feel my whole body quivering in fear, despair and weakness while my lips were trembling as I call out her name softly, “M-Merry…” My soft voice escapes my lips,“Sir, we request you to make way.” The medic instructed me.I shake my head vigorously because he cannot just leave
CHAPTER 90ANOTHER SONGSan Siro Stadium, BrazilThe crowd cheers for Harry as soon as he finished another song.His fans chanting his name continuously was ringing in his ear.The entire stadium was filled with girls screaming, chanting and cheering for him while he keeps a forced smile plastered on his face as he mouthed the words, “Thank you.”Despite how he loves entertaining his fans and performing on stage in front of people who paid this entire event just to see him, his mind was elsewhere and he couldn’t stop himself from doing so. It was evident in his eyes that he was searching through the front row near the stage if America had arrived, but she hasn’t. She was still not around and it made him even much more worried.He was not liking it especially that he hasn’t talked to Jordan about any updates regarding Merry.“I tried calling Ginny earlier and she said there was an emergency.” Those words keeps invading his thoughts making him feel uneasy on stage.“You are a lovely aud
CHAPTER 89.1“Useless?” He subtly moves his upper torso. “Have I ever made you feel like that? I’m sorry if--”“No no no. It wasn’t any of your fault. Like I said, I am grateful for you.”“So why do you feel useless?”“Because I always depend on you. I depend on you when I get out of bed, I depend on you when I need a shower, when I need to go somewhere, when I need to pee, when I need to clean myself as embarrassing as it has always been, when I change my clothes, every thing. Every single thing that I do that are basic things I need for myself on a daily basis, you’re doing them all for me.”“I don’t mind doing them.”“But I do.” I sobbed. “I do mind.”“I.. I’m sorry.” He says with a soft voice as we were now sitting on the bed while he tries to comfort me while wrapping his arms around me tight. “I’m sorry if I made you feel that way. Am I invading too much of your personal space?”I shake my head, “You don’t understand.”He pulled himself away and cups my face, “Then allow me to u
CHAPTER 89 IT WASN'TA M E R I C AMt. Sinai Hospital, North CarolinaHours before the wedding day“Are you sure you don’t want me in there with you?” Harry questions.I gave him a reassuring smile as I squeezed his hand a little bit, “I will be fine.”“So why you don’t want me in there with you?”“I just want to ask him a few things.” I answered nervously.“Like?” He asked.I pressed my lips together, “You trust me, don’t you?”“Of course.” Harry answers quickly.“Then trust me on this. It’s nothing serious.” I responded.He exhales heavily and felt him kissing the back of my hand. I love when he does that to be honest. He tells me, “Okay. I will wait here.”I smiled at her, “Thank you.”Harry walks me to the doctor’s office as he greeted us as soon as we entered his room. The doctor offered us a seat right away while Harry assist me before he plants a kiss on my hair. “I’ll be waiting right outside.”I nodded and smiled at him. I listened to his footsteps which were then followed b