Chapter 5

“Hi, do I know you?”

I am thankful I didn’t stutter. Luckily, I was able to get a hold of myself. But… I didn’t know I would see Hera here so soon. Is she with Patrish and the others?

For sure most of them would be here since they are related to my father. Specially Patrish and Scott. But…

How should I face them? I planned to be here just to see what bullshit it is but… yeah I did expect to see some familiar faces…

But never once did I think that they would talk to me. They don’t even know me. And… I mean…

“I don’t think so… but, I don’t know where I have seen your face and…”

“And…?”

What is she trying to say? And where is Jena? She is just right here…

“Nothing, I just thought you do look familiar but… well, never mind that”

Holding a bouquet of white flowers, how funny. I am the daughter yet I didn’t even bring anything at all…

But am I that bad to not feel like doing so?

I smile back to Hera and nod my head.

“Sorry but I have to go, it is nice meeting you”

With my voice, it would be hard for her to know who I am. I really don’t know how Jena managed to get that kind of thing but, it was quite expensive…

But yeah I should go. Staying here for so long would do me no good. I would just earn suspicion.

“Yeah, the pleasure is mine…”

Not leaving her gaze on me, I can still feel her staring. But luckily I was quick enough to leave before Patrish and Scott went to see her.

It's been so long since I last saw them… I am happy they are all doing good…

If only we can still laugh together like we used to do… if only…

Slightly shaking my head, I run my eyes to see where Jena might be. And there, as I saw where she was.

Thank goodness she was quick. She is really capable just like what Shaun is. Maybe that is why she earns his trust. Well, even I trust her…

Jena saw me and made her signal. Nodding my head, I was about to leave with Jena but then someone bumped into me.

“Sorry”

I mumbled and picked up the hat that fell on the ground. But the moment I reach out to give him back his hat that fell down, I want to curse myself.

Why the hell am I seeing so many familiar people!! I mean, why are they bumping on me like this? First Hera and now-

“Thank you, I am Francis. And you are?”

Why, it is not like him to talk to other people… is it? No… this isn’t like him… why would he talk to some stranger he doesn’t even know???

Francis is someone who wouldn’t care even if you crawl and beg just to have his attention. It was like him to be like that. I know it very well.

Well, it is not as if I did that before but, I did bother him to notice me…

Forcing a smile, I feel bad. I don’t want to stay here any longer. I should just leave sooner. Or maybe I shouldn’t have brought myself trouble to be here.

“Bea, it is nice to meet you”

He then picks up the hat and offers his hand. Wow… just… wow. What happened to him to change his attitude like this? I don’t even know what his motive is. But to be honest… I really don’t want to hold that. It is just… I don’t know…

I did hate him before. But when I think about it… I do feel like it was I who was in the wrong there. It was his life so it should be his way how he would use to live it.

He is not obligated to give back the love I had for him before. It makes me feel like I was so annoying to have bothered him that much back then. Now I get it… why did he distance himself from me?

But right now, I don’t really care about him. I am happy and content with the life I have with Drake. That much is fine for me and I don’t need anything else.

It was so lucky of me to love someone who can give back the love I am giving without even me asking for him to do so. I mean, it won’t be wrong if I say I have received more love than what I had given to him…

Ah, how I wish to see Drake soon…

“It is nice to meet you too”

Luckily my phone rang, it was Jena calling.

Good save there. I should give you a treat somehow.

“Sorry, I have urgent matters to do. If you would excuse me”

Smiling, he nodded and I did not waste any time to move my feet and leave this place. As soon as I hop in the car, I can’t help but have a deep sigh.

“Jena, let’s go”

“Okay”

And so our car leaves in an instant. Where did it come from? Well, I am not sure.

Still, I hope I never see him again. But is it really possible?

Drake…

Just remembering his face makes me feel at ease.

The phone I was holding vibrates. It was Drake… just speaking of that angel, I quickly answered the phone. So excited to hear his voice. I already turned off the device that Jena prepared. The one that is the reason why my voice was a bit different.

“Yes love?”

I happily mumbled. Even though Jena was beside me, driving as she would take me to where Mr. Sebas was, I did not hesitate in showing how close I was to Drake. After all, she already knew about it.

[Don’t act as if you are just out there shopping in the mall]

My smile breaks, oh no. I forgot how I sneak out and… hah… Why did I answer him even after- hah….

“Drake… let me explain-“

[Where are you?]

I can see how Jena was slightly smiling.

She sold me out… she sold me out…

I thought we were friends??!

“Jena, why did you tell him?”

[Do I have no right to know where my wife is?]

I slightly roll my eyes, I just… don’t want to disturb you that is why… but…

Calling me his wife, that sounds so adorable…

“Well, my husband is so busy that is why I didn’t bother him so he can finish his work faster. Aren’t I just being a considerate wife?”

There was a brief silence on his line. Now that I remember, it would be the first time I would call him like that…. I mean, calling him my husband…

Did it work? Is he not mad at me now?

[Where are you]

“It didn’t work…”

[What???]

Oh no, I speak my mind too loud. Jena always has a poker face but, for some reason, why is she acting like this?

“Jena don’t laugh at me”

“I am not laughing, madam”

[Kianna, don’t change the topic, will you? Where are you?]

“I want to give Mr. Sebas a visit, that’s all”

[Beep]

“Did he just…”

Blinking my eyes, I never once thought that Drake Bennett Peterson would drop the call without even giving me a goodbye.

“I think he is really mad…”

“You leave without his permission and you also meet some dangerous people, It is natural for Sir Drake to be worried”

Pouting, I can’t deny that fact. Maybe I really did make him worry. But he should at least… say I love you before putting down the call…

I was murmuring to myself when I didn’t notice we already arrived at the hospital where Mr. Sebas was admitted. There are some people outside, although, for some reason, I can’t help but wonder why they are looking in our direction.

To state it clearly, they aren’t looking at me, which is good. But they are looking at Jena. And I can clearly see how she is not pleased with that.

Closing the car’s door with a bit of force, I was surprised. But as soon as we were about to head inside, my mouth literally opened by half when I saw a handsome man putting down his helmet. Even the sound of his motorcycle sounds so familiar.

Letting out a sweet smile, I walk in his direction.

It would be fun to tease him a bit.

“Hi there cutie, I am Bea and you are Mr. Handsome, right? Can I have your number?”

As soon as he looked at me, there was a grin on his face as he slightly shook his head. Oh my, why is he so cute? Really?

Ruffling my hair, he ruined its style which makes me hiss. But a bit hard prick on my forehead came from this very guy.

“Drake… you…”

I whispered which made him laugh.

“You have lots of things to explain to me… Bea”

There, I was dragged inside as he pulled my hand. Why is he even here? Did he miss me that much? But, it would really make him mad if I tried to tease him more than this. Although… how can he easily recognize me with this image I have?

And I even make sure to turn on the device so…

How did he…

Is it because of Jena?

Weird…

Jena was left as Drake was walking faster. And… as someone who was being dragged by that guy, I have no other choice but to slightly run.

As soon as the elevator closed, I was surprised when he hugged me.

“Drake?”

“You idiot”

It made me giggle, even though it was a word that was supposed to annoy someone… why am I not annoyed at all?

“Sorry, I just don’t want to take much of your time. You have many things to do and it would just drag your time if I brought you with me. But see, you are here and I ended up hindering you and making you worried too”

He was quiet… I hope he is not that mad… but he never gets so mad at me though… why does he love me this much? I can’t help but wonder if it is a dream. He is just so perfect for someone like me…

“Sorry…”

“Don’t be”

“But-“

“I already finished my work”

He let go of me he smiled.

“Really??”

“Yeah, I said it isn’t possible and they accept it”

I was a bit surprised by his words. Does he mean….

“So you drop the work?”

Shrugging his shoulder, he laughed.

“Even if it is possible, it doesn’t mean I can succeed. We would all be wasting time if we kept on focusing on what was hard. Maybe some years for now when things would have much development, maybe by then it would be possible”

I smiled, it is not because he did not succeed. But because he knows to prioritize things. One of many reasons why I like him.

“So where did you go?”

“At his funeral”

“I thought you wouldn’t…”

I also shrug my shoulder.

“It just happened”

“Well, that is just like you…”

He mumbled. Hmm? What does he mean by that?

He slightly laughs. The door opened and just like I thought, there were not many people in this area. Surely Shaun would choose this kind of room since he doesn’t like to see many people.

“You wanted to give farewell to your father, don’t you?”

“… It is not like that…”

I think I answered half a beat late…

“As if you can fool me”

Drake replied, not wanting to believe my words.

“I am not fooling you”

I mean… I went there… just because I wanted to see it. Not because I want to bid him goodbye…

“Did you meet someone there?”

Now, talking about that, how can I tell him?

“Well, I did meet a few… and I also had a conversation with Hera…”

I looked at him, he was listening.

“And Francis”

“Is that so?”

“Yup”

Wait… is it really fine that he isn’t mad?

“You are not mad?”

Still guiding me to where we should be. Did Shaun tell him the room? There are lots of rooms we passed by. Don’t tell me he is in the very last room…. 

“Why would I be? Did you do something wrong?”

Now it makes me think about it. I did… nothing wrong at all…

“No…”

“Then that is all I need to know”

Looking at him, I smiled. This guy, I thought he would be jealous. But is he really not jealous or what so?

“You are not jealous?”

He leans to be near me as we stop in front of the last room.

“Why would I be? When I have you for myself?”

Stealing a kiss from me, he knocked and entered the room. I didn’t have the chance to talk back to him as my mind was diverted to Mr. Sebas’s condition.

“He is still in a coma… the doctor told us it is impossible to determine when will he wake up.

He was there, lying on the bed. His body full of bandages and even his leg has that thing supporting it.

“How…”

Putting my hand on my mouth, I didn’t know that he would be in this condition. It is worse than I thought…

“How can this be…?”