It's been two days now and Becky is still unconscious. I feel so guilty and angry at myself for being so careless. I was lying on the bed not wanting to talk to anybody when Heng and Lily came in.
"Do you wish to starve yourself to death? The doctor already said she will wake up soon. Why are you doing this to yourself?" Heng said.
"I triggered her Heng. It's two days already. How can I eat when she's still unconscious?"
"You blame yourself for what is not even your fault. I mean why did she get inside that room in the first place? What happened to respecting boundaries?" Lily said and Heng pinched her to stop talking.
Silence
"I understand how you feel Freen. Becky will be fine. The doctor assured us." Heng said.
"I'm beginning to think she has caused more damage to you than she ever made you happy Freen. It's been from one problem to the other, even her family is against you.." Lily said.
"Why are you being so insensitive right now? You keep saying things that will hurt Freen the more..."
"I am not okay? I am not trying to hurt her even though the truth sometimes hurts. But can't you see? Freen has known no peace ever since she met that girl..."
"Stop talking like that Lily! You are just making matters worst.." Heng cut her off.
They started arguing over who is right and wrong. I am too weak to say anything to any of them. I shut my eyes, trying to remain calm when my phone started ringing. That's the doctor from the hospital I took Becky to. I immediately sat up to answer that.
"Ma'am, the patient is awake now" he said over the phone.
"Oh my goodness!!" I exclaimed and jumped up from the bed.
Heng and Lily looked at me in surprise wondering what the news is all about.
"Thanks a lot doctor. Please keep an eye on the patient. Make sure no one takes her out of the hospital. I will be there a minute" I said and ended the call.
Becky is awake now? That's the best news I have received so far. I asked the doctor to keep an eye on Becky because I don't trust her family. I have also been sneaking in to see her in the hospital because Richie would never allow me in.
I turned to Heng to break the news but they already figured out..
"I will drive!" Heng said excitedly and ran out of the room while Lily reluctantly followed him.
I changed into a simple outfit and got out of the room to meet them in the living room, all ready to go to the hospital with me.
It was a short ride because the hospital wasn't too far from my place and the road was free. I met with the doctor in his office and he explained her condition to me. He said she only has a headache which would go away in few hours. Thankfully, she is okay. No damages and more injuries.
I thanked the doctor and got out of his office but I cannot go to see Becky now because her people are in the room. I don't want to create any scene.
I was lurking around waiting patiently for a perfect time to get into the room. Just when I was about losing hope of seeing Becky, the room door opened and I ran to a corner. Richie and Jane came out of the room.
"Becky can hate me all she wants, but I am only interested in her wellbeing" I can hear Richie saying as they got out of the room.
"It's more complicated right now. I can't believe that lady was her ex" Jane said in surprise.
Ex? Really? Now I'm curious to know what they told Becky about me.
"Funny right? I mean it's funny how they still got back together after these years." Richie said.
"There are millions of people in Bangkok but they still managed to find each other. What does that really mean?" Jane asked curiously.
"It means nothing. Just a mere coincidence"
"I don't know the full story but I hope it doesn't ruin my happiness with Becky because I can't take it. All I want is to get married to Becky and have a beautiful home with her."
Silence
"Your family promised us that, remember? I haven't told my mum about all these. I hope you fix it soon before I do" Jane said and started walking out.
"It's best you don't tell your mum yet. We can figure everything out." Richie followed her.
I let out a sigh and came out of my hiding place. Everything is business as usual for the Armstrong's family. Trading Becky's heart for their own selfish gain. They will definitely pay for all they have done.
I opened the door and slowly got into the room. My heart skipped when I set my eyes on her. She's truly awake, and she's looking at me right now. I became nervous. Not knowing what to do next.
Becky is looking at me blankly. I can't read her mood but I think she's angry with me. She closed her eyes and turned her back at me. It hurts me so much that she hates me now, I dragged my shaky legs to her.
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I shut my eyes tightly, pretending not to be interested in whatever she has to say. Freen stood behind me for some minutes without saying a word. She's probably nervous and speechless.
"Babe" she finally muttered weakly.
I chuckled but didn't turn to her. She hid such an important information from me. I should punish her a little for doing that to me.
But wait! Aren't I suppose to be really mad at her? Because of her I nearly died 4 years ago. Now that I found out the truth that she was that lady, I should be really angry with her right? But why am I not?
I felt a warm hand on my shoulder and I let out a soft sigh. I always feel butterflies in my tummy each time she touches me softly as she is doing now. I don't hate her. I just want to sulk a little but she's not even letting me do that properly.
"Baby I am sorry." She said weakly.
"Go away. I don't want to talk to you" I said while holding my laughter.
"Baby..."
Silence
"I am sorry I hid that from you but it's all because I didn't want to trigger you. I was afraid that things would turn out exactly the way it did." She continued.
Silence
"I was careful not to hurt you in anyway. I hid it from you because I wanted you to regain your memories on your own".
Silence
"Because of me, you're in this bed. I couldn't even protect you." She said in a sad tone.
She was wrong to keep me in the dark but it's not her fault at all that I am here. I am here because my brain isn't strong enough to process shocking information. Why is she blaming herself?
"Baby please talk to me. Please don't hate me. I can't handle it if you do." Her shaky voice pieced my heart like a knife.
Wait! Is she crying now? I quickly turned to her and yes she has tears in her eyes. Oh no. I wasn't expecting that at all. I never planned for this to happen. Freen sat on the chair close to the bed and started crying like a baby.
"Believe me, hiding it from you was so hard for me. But I had to just to protect you" she cried.
She continued talking and crying without even looking at me. I haven't seen this baby side of Freen before. I became confused. I don't know what to do or say. I wanted to sulk a little but the table just turned against me. So now it's my turn to pet her to stop crying? Great!
"Uhm..." I stuttered confusedly but she didn't stop crying.
How do I make her to stop? I haven't done this before. Should I just cup her cheeks and kiss her? Should I say sorry? But I haven't done anything wrong to her. Why is she crying now when I should be the one crying?
Maybe I should tell her what my dad used to say to me when I was little..... 'If you don't stop crying now, I will give you something to cry about'
Gosh! No Becky. You can't say that to her. It will worsen the situation. Oh I'm confused. It hurts me that she's crying. I hate to see her tears.
I nervously took out some paper towel and offered it to her. This time she paused instantly and looked at me. I can see the confusion written all over her face.
"Don't cry. I hate to see your tears" I said.
"Have you forgiven me?" She asked in a weak tone.
"Not yet."
Silence
"Not until you tell me everything I need to know" I said.
"Becky you know...."
"If you don't tell me, I won't talk to you ever again" I threatened and she gulped.
Silence
I know she's afraid to tell me because of my health but I am already curious to know what happened. I want to know the truth. A lot of things are still unclear to me. My family said the person I dated caused my accident. That she almost took my life. How is that possible that Freen wanted me dead? The Freen I know now, can't do anything to harm me.
"If you really want me to forgive you for lying to me severally, you should tell me everything." I said
"Uhm.." she stuttered.
"Why did you try to kill me four years ago?" I blurted.
Sudden silence.
Everywhere became quiet. Freen looks dead shocked right now. Shocked and confused. I can hear a danger beat playing in the background. Was I too forward? Why isn't she saying anything? What if she actually tried to kill me back then? I am alone in this room with her, will she strangle me to death now that I asked about our past?
I held the bed tightly, trying to kill the negative thoughts in my head. Freen can not harm me. She would have done it a long time ago if she wanted to. Right?
"You wanted to kill me, why?" I asked again with every courage I got left in me.
"What are you talking about Becky. You know I can never hurt you..." She said and tried to touch me but stopped.
She stopped because she noticed I was a little scared. She let out a sigh of frustration and sat back on the chair.
"I don't want you to be scared of me Becky. I never tried to kill you in the past and I will never do that" she said with a sad face.
"Then what happened four years ago? Why were you running after me with your car..?"
"I was not running after you Becky..."
"Oh now you want to deny that?"
"God! Becky just let me explain. You're getting it all wrong..."
"Were you or were you not driving behind me before the accident happened?" I yelled.
"I was, okay? but I wasn't trying to harm you. Your family lied to you Becky!!" She yelled back.
Silence
"I don't know what they told you but they lied to you and to me as well" she continued in a more calmer tone.
Gosh! Not her calling my family liars for the second time. I did my best to stop myself from getting angry over that. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath before continuing..
"Why would my family lie to me over what happened?" I asked in a calm tone.
"The same reason they conspired with the doctors to fake your death"
"What?" I mumbled in shock.
Did I hear right? My family faked my death? That explains why she thought I was dead all these while? Wait, am I making a mistake by believing her right away over what my family told me?
Freen held my hand and was about to say something when a knock was heard. We looked at each other in surprise. My heart started pounding. God! Richie can't know Freen is here. What do we do now?
To be continued...............................