The next morning, when Janet woke up, she noticed Ben was ordering a staff to arrange the groceries.Janet noticed the kitchen was getting stored with everything a person needed to cook and even she was surprised to see all these arrangements.“I have arranged everything, Miss brown. You can check if you need anything else,” Ben informed Janet, but Janet couldn’t understand what was happening there.“Me?” Janet asked to confirm.“Mr. Wilson ordered me to arrange everything, and he wants you to cook dinner for you two from now on,” Ben said and Janet understood what was happening.When Edwin proposed this idea last night, she thought he was just pulling her legs.But noticing the arrangement now, she realized he wasn’t joking.Did he really like her cooking so much, Janet wondered.“It’s more than enough,” Janet said feeling embarrassed.She couldn’t cook every dish, just some home-cooked meals her mother had taught her.What would she do with all those things?There were some imported
Janet received the call with shaky hands and placed it in her ear.“Hello, is it Janet brown? I am Mrs. Rim brown’s attending nurse.” The caller said, and Janet took a gulp.“Yes,” Janet replied in her trembling voice.“I call to inform you that your mother has woken up and you can come to meet her ASAP as she was searching for you.” The nurse informed, making Janet to lose her balance.She was falling when Edwin came to give her support.“My mom… she …” Janet couldn’t say anything as she was overwhelmed with emotion.Edwin took her hand and made her sit on the chair as she cut the call.“What happened?” Edwin asked concerned, passing her a glass of water.Janet took the glass and hurriedly gulped as she was trembling.“My mom… she has woken up,” Janet said happily while a tear dropped from her eyes.“She is finally awake,” Janet said while trying to wipe her happy tears.She was waiting for this day so desperately.“I need to go to the hospital.” Janet composed herself and stood up to
The next day, when Janet woke up, she found herself in her room.She clearly remembered she was sitting on the sofa and maybe dozed off while waiting for Edwin.But what surprised her was that she was comfortably tucked inside her bed when she woke up.She got down and put on her slippers to walk toward Edwin’s room but found it empty.It was still early for office hours, but she didn’t bother and get ready for office.The dinner she had kept for Edwin was still untouched and lying on the table.Anyone would think he hadn’t returned, but he had changed his clothes, and his last night’s shirt was lying on the laundry basket.Janet didn’t know why he didn’t wake her up when it was undeniable that Edwin must have carried her to her bedroom.Janet didn’t know why she was feeling something amiss, but she didn’t get a clue and could only leave for the office after finishing her breakfast.The day wasn’t going as she expected.This was the third time Edwin ordered to redo a file and Janet did
Janet came down with Elisa when Elisa confirmed Ben had granted her leave.Janet was reluctant, but she couldn’t deny Elisa, too. She has been her support system in the office all along.Maybe it was good in a way.She wouldn’t need to face Edwin’s tantrums until she returned to his house.She decided to enjoy her time with Elisa, but her enjoyment turned to embarrassment when she noticed Elisa’s car.It was a black sleek Lamborginnhi, anyone can say by looking at it, that this must have cost a fortune to buy it.If Elisa could afford such a luxurious car, her background can’t be simple.Her awkwardness increased when Elisa’s car stopped outside the biggest mall in Sydney.This mall only allowed the biggest brands all over the world, even a single scarf would cost thousands inside this mall.“You would shop here?” Janet couldn’t stop herself from asking.She ne
That day, when Janet returned, she didn’t think Edwin would wait for her, nor did she expect good behavior from him.After what happened in the office, she thought Edwin would stay distant, but finding Edwin sitting in the living room wearing his night suit and working on his laptop she was confused.Edwin normally would work in his study room.If he was sitting here, it only meant he was waiting for her.“Mr. Wilson.” Janet didn’t know what to say, but she didn’t want them to stay awkward and if she needed to break the ice she didn’t mind.“Where were you? Why did you take leave without my permission?” Edwin was back in his grumpy mood, noticing Janet returned this late.It was already dinner time, and she was out the entire day without informing him.When he heard it from Ben, he couldn’t contain his anger.He even canceled one of his meetings and returned home to wait for
They parked outside a seaside restaurant.Though the place was far away from town, the crowd made her realize how famous the place was.“This is the place I found out during my college time, we used to come here every Sunday and have our breakfast here,” Edwin said while helping her remove her helmet.Janet looked around and the sea breeze, the cold air made her feel refreshed.“We?” Janet asked curiously.“Me, Jordan, and a few of my friends. You never met Jordan. He is one of my best friends.” Edwin said, and Janet was getting surprised with his behavior today.It would be awkward if she met any of his friends with her identity.Above all, Janet didn’t understand why he was behaving so differently.Edwin never shared his life with her, though Janet was aware he had investigated her, and she was sure he knew every tiny detail about her.She never wanted to know, because it was strictly a deal between them.But after moving to his house nothing stayed as a deal as he was comfortable in
They sat back and waited for the rain to stop and this time they were silent.They didn’t know whether it was them enjoying the rain or the comforting silence between them.It was Edwin who broke the silence.“I was sixteen when my parents died. I was in my final year of college and besides my college studies, I was helping my dad in his business. My Grandmother was sick, so my grandfather took early retirement after my father finished college. I also wanted to help my father as he helped his.” Edwin was talking about his past.The part of his life he never shared with anyone.“But I didn’t think I would have to take control because Dad and Mom won’t return from that trip.” Edwin’s voice shook and Janet never thought the person who was handling everything so perfectly was hiding a deep wound inside him.Janet held his hand, giving him comfort, and Edwin didn’t pull back.It’s been so many years, but his wound was raw, not healing a bit. He just made a scab around it, hiding it from eve
After that day, something changed between Edwin and Janet.They were getting along and living their life comfortably.Knowing Edwin, Janet knew what Edwin said to her, how he opened up to her, which he rarely may have done with anyone.And this matter touched her heart, and she wanted to get closer to him.Edwin also didn’t close up after that day.They were living a peaceful life, but maybe their comfort wasn’t long-lasting.It’s been three months since Janet signed that deal with Edwin. They almost forget they were bound by a contract.Janet had also made peace with Elisa, but she warned her to spend extravagantly as it was his brother’s hard-earned money.It was that day when Elisa wanted to take her shopping instead Janet decided to take her somewhere else.Elisa didn’t realize Janet would take them to an orphanage.Janet had learned from Elisa how she lost her parents and Janet wanted to take her to this place for a long time.“What are we doing here?” Elisa asked uncomfortably.
“Hello, everyone. Welcome to the grand wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson. Let’s welcome the bride and congratulate them for completing 25 years together.” The announcer announced while the door opened and there the beautiful bride was standing, wearing a beautiful mermaid-style wedding gown.She was holding a bouquet of White Lily’s with both hands tightly.Janet walked forward while Eric, and his younger brother, Ezra, were escorting her to the aisles.Erica and Edith, Janet’s third child are standing beside them holding the rings.Janet’s children have grown up and even though with time they had become busy and Janet forgot about Edwin’s promise to give her a wedding, Edwin didn’t forget it.So, on their Twenty-fifth wedding anniversary, Janet was walking the aisle though her children were close to marriageable age.Janet was at first shy and denied Edwin’s idea, but Edwin was adamant and finally persuaded her somehow.“Mom, feeling nervous?” Janet’s youngest child, Ezra, whispered in J
“How are you feeling now, Elisa?” Janet asked while serving her a plate filled with food.Elisa was in her advanced days of pregnancy and with time she was feeling uncomfortable every day.“I am good,” Elisa said while taking the plate.Janet served plates for Rebecca and her and sat together.They came for a picnic in Edwin’s farmhouse where they wanted to spend some quality time.Edwin was standing with Rabecca’s husband and Ben. They were, as usual, taking about some business matter while the ladies were sitting together.Eric and Erica were running in the field as they had already finished their lunch and Rim was looking after them.Eric’s grandparents were also there and sitting in the distance while watching the children enjoying their time.“Why did you serve so little for yourself?” Elisa asked, noticing Janet’s plate.“I am not feeling well for some days,” Janet said, and this made the environment tense.“Have you informed Edwin about your condition? He will take you to the
“When did you remember everything?” They have returned home and sitting on the living room sofa.Edwin was lying on her lap while Janet was caressing his hair.The TV was turned on, but they were only busy with each other.“The day I woke up in hospital,” Janet said and Edwin stood up and looked at her with a frown.“And you are only telling me now? That’s why you were behaving abnormally?” Edwin was taken aback by her revelation.Janet knew her reason was useless, and she was worrying unnecessarily.But she had suffered a lot through these years, and she was feeling insecure when she woke up.That’s why she didn’t know whether she wanted to tell anyone about her health.“Why?” Edwin didn’t understand why she hid it for so long.It’s been a week since Edwin brought her home.Why she was telling him the truth now?“I was thinking useless things. It’s not important anymore,” Janet said but Edwin wasn’t having it.He wanted to know what was bothering her.“Nothing related to you can be u
Edwin didn’t know why Janet had returned to the same sea beach, where they had always loved to come together.They have spent the best times of their life here and those memories were precious.But she didn’t remember their marriage, so there was no way she remembered that beach.But Edwin didn’t know a big surprise was waiting for him.When he got off the car it was already the time of sunset.He ran toward the beach as Janet’s location was showing there.After walking for a while, he noticed that familiar figure he was running after.She was standing there facing the sea and her beautiful long hair was flowing beautifully in the breeze.“Janet,” Edwin called, and Janet turned to look at him.Her face looked so peaceful, and when she turned completely, Edwin noticed she was holding a red bouquet in her hand.What was she doing here, Edwin was wondering, but looking at her Edwin was feeling a distinct feeling.She was looking at him like she used to do before.Before Edwin lost her, s
Edwin didn’t expect he would find Janet unconscious when he returned.He anxiously called the doctor and this time the matter looked serious.Janet’s condition was unstable, and the doctor advised to move her to the hospital.The doctor was confused as to why her health condition deteriorated so much when they were getting good results, but they could only try their best to cure her.Elisa was taking care of the children while Edwin was anxiously waiting for any good news.The doctor took a while to come out after checking Janet and Edwin knew the news wouldn’t be good.“Mr. Wilson, her vitals are good and everything looks normal, but it was like she went into a deep sleep. You can say she was in Comma, but it was not like there was anything wrong with her health, she was just unwilling to wake up,” The doctor's explanation was confusing.“What do you want to say? When would she wake up?” Edwin was only concerned about one thing.He wanted her Janet back, even if she never remembered
Janet was sitting with her children while they were playing on the living room floor and Edwin was doing something on his laptop.“Mommy, look we have made our house,” Erica showed her the makeshift house that she made with Lego.“Beautiful,” Janet said with a smile, though the house looked anything but house.“Dad, look,” Eric called Edwin to show him his house.Eric who was always ready to get appreciation from Edwin asked for Edwin’s confirmation.Erica was always the princess of Edwin and Janet, but Eric got connected with Edwin the most and always tried to ask his opinion on every tiny thing.Maybe it was the boy's things trying to connect with his father.“Nice, just you need to…” Edwin got up from his place and sat on the floor to help him renovate his house.Erica also ran toward him to get some help and Edwin helped her to make a pink house for her doll.Everything was so perfect yet Janet didn’t know why Edwin was still keeping his distance.Edwin returned to his work after
“Do you think he is impotent?” Janet asked and Elisa almost spitted her coffee out of shock.“What the hell? Where did this thought come from?” Elisa asked laughing, and Janet frowned.“Otherwise, why won’t he touch me?” Janet asked and Elisa couldn’t stop her laughing hearing her reason.Janet and Elisa were sitting in the Wilson group cafeteria and drinking coffee when Janet started this conversation.Edwin had brought Janet to his office as promised, and Elisa was giving her company as Edwin had an important meeting.“Though I hate this conversation, I can assure you he is not,” Elisa said and Janet was confused.“Why are you so sure?” Janet asked and Elisa sighed.“Janet, are you sure you need to discuss this matter only with me? He is my brother and I shouldn’t discuss his sexual life, at least. It’s so creepy,” Elisa said with disgust and Janet understood.This conversation must be making her uncomfortable.But Janet didn’t know who to talk with other than Elisa when this matter
One month later,Edwin was slowly getting back into his usual life.He was going to the office regularly and Eric and Erica had joined a school in Sydney.Everything was getting back to normal.Eric and Erica had gotten used to their life here and though they sometimes ask about William, they weren’t as much concerned as Edwin had thought they would be.Maybe they also think of him as a replaceable part of their life, which was a relief, because he would never compromise about this matter.William was a dark chapter in their life and he made sure he would never get a way back to their life.Edwin was trying hard so that they completely forgot that horrible person.Children’s memory is limited and someday maybe they would forget someone named William existed in their life.Janet was sitting on the bed while waiting for Edwin.It’s been more than a month since she had got consciousness.Though she didn’t remember about their marriage or anything about Edwin something was bothering Janet
Edwin was sitting in his office, and Ben entered with a file.“Did you get any news?” Edwin was impatiently waiting for any clue about William.He was still in Sydney because Edwin had blocked all the airports and the bus stops for him and unless the earth had engulfed him or the sky had hidden him, he couldn’t hide for long.“Yes, he was hiding in an old abandoned building. He thought we wouldn’t find him there,” Ben said with a scoff, and Edwin laughed mockingly.“He had underestimated our power. If we weren’t that ignorant, we would have found Janet early,” Edwin was so regretful about that.He thought Chesley wouldn’t keep Janet in the country, so they neglected this part, Janet could be anywhere nearby.Only if they have searched carefully.But William wasn’t lucky this time.“Our men have taken him to the warehouse, what do you want to do? Should I call the police and inform them of his whereabouts?” Ben asked, but Edwin wasn’t ready to show him mercy.He dared to touch Edwin’s