Fragments of Memories 1: Married to the She-Devil

Just when the elevator door was just inches from closing, Sean held it with his hand to keep it open. Thera raised a face. She wished she could blink her tears away, but how could she do so? Sean’s serious gaze rooted her to the spot.

“Nine years ago, I told myself if I could travel back in time, I’d choose not to meet you. Afraid I might ruin the girl who got nothing but love in her heart. I told myself to keep my distance from you. That I shouldn’t have met you. But when you lost your memories, just thinking about you forgetting everything about me scared the hell out of me, Thera. No matter how hard I try to deny it, you are the last person I want to lose.”

Thera swallowed hard. Hearing those felt like someone hit her hard on the chest. Sean’s voice sounded so broken and sincere to her ears.

“I know I cannot put back in your eyes all the tears you cried for me. I know that a single sorry can’t compensate for all the pain I’ve caused you since we met. But you see, I already have plenty of regrets. Letting you go now won’t be added to the long list,” he said, his smile was faint. “When you come back, please start over with me. I’ll wait.” along with those words, he finally let go of the elevator door and let it shut right before him.

Tears came into her eyes. The look in his eyes was telling her that he was going to keep the promise this time.

She let her tears roll down her cheeks, feeling her heart filled with love.

December 15, 2019

Quezon City

“Are you really sure about this, Thera?” Yumi asked her once more, handing over the electronic ticket and passport to her.

She simply smiled at her. She knew Yumi too well. That once she decided on something, it’s final. No more buts. No whatnot. She hadn’t left yet but she could see the sorrow in her eyes.

After submitting her resignation letter, Thera went directly to the condo to pack up her things. She had got the flight into Sydney tomorrow. Yumi booked the earliest flight as per Thera’s demand. She wanted to leave as soon as possible. She was worried Sean would appear out of nowhere and plead with her not to go. Defying herself was the last thing she wanted to happen.

Gathering all the clothes in the hanger, Thera threw them all on the bed. She began removing the clothes from them one by one.

“Thera, I forgot to return something.”

“What is it?” she asked, glancing at Yumi. Her forehead creased when she saw the familiar necktie in her hand.

It was the same necktie she saw at the bottom of the bed the day after the anniversary of Sean’s parents. She returned it to Yumi as soon as she found out that it belonged to her boyfriend.

“Three years ago, I lied about this. When you called to ask me who the owner was, I panicked. So, I ended up telling you that it was my boyfriend’s tie and that his name is Top. But honestly, he wasn’t my boyfriend and this wasn’t his either.”

Thera’s brows furrowed in confusion. Hence, the name rang a bell. Does it mean they knew each other?

“Top Montero. How did you know him?”

“He was the Doctor who rushed you to the hospital the day your first pregnancy ended in miscarriage. Four years ago, he went to the office to schedule an appointment, but that was also the day you visited Mr Hernandez at the hospital. You asked me to cancel the appointment. After that, he no longer came back.”

She nodded her head. Guilt flashed into her. Too bad, she wasn’t able to express her gratitude to the guy.

“About this tie…” Yumi continued. “Truth is, this belongs to sir Sean. He was here in the condo when I arrived. Ringgo didn’t send you home that night. Sir Sean did.”

Thera straightened up. Unknowingly, she took the tie from Yumi’s hands.

“He was with you the whole night. I’m sorry, Thera. Sorry for telling you this late. He asked me not to mention anything to you.”

Her eyes shifted to the tie. So, the guy she was talking to at the rooftop was Sean?

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“Why are you telling me all of this now?”

“I don’t want you to leave,” Yumi answered straightforwardly. “You deserve to be happy, Thera… With Sir Sean. I hate seeing you spend your time alone. I don’t want you to end up being lonely again.”