“FAKE AMNESIA”

I am upset. I need to admit that even if it's just to myself. And at this point, I also need to admit that Lena has won. Because if not, I'll just keep pretending.

In my final thoughts, I suddenly stopped.

I can! I can continue with all of this. Marius doesn't need to know that I'm okay. He doesn't need to know that my memory has returned.

But the question is, how long can I keep this up?

How long can I hide the truth from him? And the pain I feel because of what I've learned?

I was in such a state when the man who occupied my thoughts suddenly entered our room.

I quickly turned to him as he approached with a smile.

"Are you okay?" he asked as he neared.

I couldn't think of what to say. So I just nodded. When Marius kissed me on the forehead, I closed my eyes. Then, I felt the corners of my eyes warm. But like I did earlier, I held back. And once again, I succeeded.

"Lena came from here," I said, then I absentmindedly glanced at the engagement ring on my finger.

I saw Marius pause at