“Are you sure you don’t want me to come?” mom asked.“Yeah. I’m good. I want to visit him before I leave the country” I answered.“I am sure that he’ll be very happy to see you”“So am I. I’ll go ahead, Mom. I need to buy flowers before going there”“Sure. Take care”I took my car key and left the house. It’s been a month has passed when we finally sent Stacey to jail. We have enough evidence that could prove all her wrong doings and Ryan also helped up with his testament but he didn’t escape the punishment. He was also sentenced to a short-term imprisonment but he accepted it since he acknowledged that it was a pure mistake that he willingly did because of Stacey.I stopped at a flower shop and bought flowers.“For your lover?”“Eh?”“I’m sorry. I am just curious. White flowers look pretty and neutral. It would fit for anyone”“Oh… is that so… give me a bouquet please”“Sure”She started arranging the flowers and the moment she finished, I paid her.“You don’t want to put some letter
[heavy single gasp]What the…[gasping continues]“Where am I?”“What happened? “I don’t understand what’s happening and I can’t process everything right now. I have to catch my breath.[slowly calms]I look around to see the place and I am sure I am not in my house.This place… looks like a condominium… yes, I am right. The blinds are open and the sunlight is flashing through the transparent big glass wall and I am probably on a high floor.[deep sigh]I wonder how I got here. Did I hook up with a girl last night? Was I drunk??Grr, I’ll figure out everything later. I have to go back now. My fiancée is probably waiting for me.I push myself up from the bed but…“AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!”“What the---”I rapidly close my eyes again and hoped that it was a mirage. I can hear my heart beating so loud and fast.I took a deep breath before opening my eyes again hoping that something just glitched…[slowly open eyes]“AAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!”What is happening to me?!! What the f*ck is
Chelsea’s POV[rain pouring out heavily]The weather probably knows what I am feeling right now. It conceals the tears that come out of my eyes.“I missed you, Dale” I whispered.I'm sure he heard me, or he's only an inch away from me. I'm still thinking about him.I visited him every day for days after he was buried, simply to cry in front of his grave, trying to soothe the agony. I'm at a loss for how to divert my attention. How can I ever get past this?I turned to face the ground and felt the rain pour down on me, competing with my tears.[sobbing]Huh? The rain stopped?No. It didn't, but I couldn't feel it any longer. I lift my head and see an umbrella on me, and as I glance back, I see this lovely lady holding it for me. Her beauty had taken my breath away. She was dressed entirely in black, which made her glow, but it was her eyes that drew my attention.Why do those eyes appear so sorrowful and agonized?I'm not sure, but there's something incredibly familiar about her that I
Chelsea’s POV“It was nice meeting you Zae” I escorted her outside and Ken is just there waiting.“I hope this wouldn’t be the last time, I’ll see you again and… I’m sorry about earlier” she apologized.I laugh awkwardly and assure her that everything is great and that I understand. She began going towards her car, where Ken was waiting, and I decided to go inside first to change my clothing.To be honest, I'm still stunned by what happened. I'm perplexed.When I told her I felt at peace after meeting her, she almost kissed me. What exactly was it?It's simply incredibly odd. She was only being herself, but she had a significant impression on me, and I couldn't get upset or throw her out because of her odd gestures.“I missed you”Those phrases keep playing over and over in my head!! She said this before attempting the kiss. I was too surprised to respond right away. Gosh! What exactly is all of this? I'm completely distracted.“Chels” I turned back and it was Ken, “that girl is reall
Chelsea’s POV “Five… twenty… one, three, fourteen... you know where to find me” I gently tell her and force a smile before I leave” Those words keep flashing in my mind. When she said that number, the first person that came into my mind was Dale. I don’t believe her claims and it was all crazy notions but I couldn’t help it. Half of me says that I shouldn’t believe any of those but half of me also says that I should at least see it for myself. Grr, what am I doing? I can’t believe I am actually heading to that place. “Good morning Ms. Chelsea. It’s been a while” the receptionist greeted me with a pleasant smile. I responded with a smile before releasing a sigh. I walk in and head to my usual spot but surprisingly, she’s there, sitting on our spot, particularly on Dale’s usual seat. It made me stop and stare at her for a while until she noticed me snooze out. I regain my composure and approach her. “You came…” she gently said. I took the initiative to sit in my usual seat. “I
Dale's POV “Steff?” “What are you doing here?” I asked but she’s not answering me. She continuously stared at me like I was a criminal. “Who are you?” Oh shook!! Why did I say her name?? Grr I forgot am a girl and she probably hasn’t seen me before. She must be wondering what a stranger is doing here. “What are you doing here?! Are you a thief?! Help!! Help!!” she ran to the corner of my room, scared. She grabs the trophy that’s on the table holds on to it as tightly as possible and positions herself in a position ready to hit me. “Hey! Hey! I’m not going to hurt you and I am not a stranger! I know Dale and I know you!” “What’s your relationship with my brother?!” she guarded herself and didn’t seem to believe me. “I am… uh…” shi*t! how do I say this? “I am Dale’s ex-girlfriend, I’m Aliyah” “What?!” I know that reaction. She’s really mad at me for not telling her about my ex-girlfriend. “I do not believe you! Brother never mentioned to me any ex-girlfriends that she had” “
Chelsea’s POVRight now, most of me believe that inside that woman is my fiancée, Dale. Each day I found reasons to justify that she’s really him, inside her. A woman like her who came from a well-off family will not waste her time trying to play games with me and besides it’s impossible that someone like her knew some very personal things about us.I asked him for dinner but he declined and told me he had some business to do. It makes me quite anxious because he’s quite serious the whole time.“Hey!”“What the---”It’s Ken. My heart almost dropped when he suddenly showed up.“You’re snoozing out. What are you thinking?” he asked after taking a seat in front of me.“Something you should not care about and what are you doing here?”“Whoa! You speak like her though”“Who?”“That suspicious woman… what’s her name again?”“Zae”“Zae? Hmm… sounds familiar though…”“So, tell me what brought you here?”“Nothing. Just visiting you in case you feel sad and need some company I am just right her
Dale's POV “I did” I can feel Chelsea’s grip tightens and my heart starts to beat really fast. “Then we have a business to talk. It’s either you cooperate or we’ll have to summon you” She unwillingly let us enter their house and offered us something to drink. It was against her will but we’re still considered guests and she doesn’t want to appear rude and disrespectful. “I knew it. You’re the one I saw that night when he died” “Tsk! I was in the States when I heard he passed away” “Then are you denying the fact that I saw you that night?!” “Seriously, you’re pissing me off!!” She took her phone and scanned something. After a while, she showed us something, a ticket for her flight the day before I died. She’s telling the truth. “I did visit him earlier that day before my flight because I thought that I would never be coming back here and to think that he’s ill, makes me feel bad---” “Why would you?” “My family and he might have some fights but at least we have each other as