chapter 5

CHAPTER 5

FREDA’S POV

I was hurt that Darren ended things with me just because I refused to send this stranger out of my house in his state.

But come to think of it, how could Darren be this heartless?

Courld it be that he had been looking for reasons to call of the engagement but didn't find any and decided to use this issue as a cover up?

Something I fishy and I was sure about it, there was no way he would have called off the marriage just because I wanted to help someone who was in need?

"I'm sorry." A voice drifted into my ears.

"Huh!"

I froze for about a second before turning around sharply and to my shock, I saw him standing at the door with a pained expression on his face.

“Wait, how long have you been standing there?” I squinted my brows staring intensely at him..

“I’m sorry, I know I’m not supposed to eavesdrop but I just couldn’t help it,” He sighed looking as though a child who had been caught doing something bad.

What the hell was he saying?

He couldn’t help but not give I and my fiancé privacy?

“What I meant is that he dragged you out of the room so I couldn't help it, also I wanted to make sure you were safe as he didn't look like a good person." He continued.

I didn’t know if I should smile or frown as his words warmed my heart.

“Thanks for worrying about me, but Darren would never harm me.” I frowned staring intensely at him.

“Okay,” He smiled as he nodded gently.

The room was awkwardly silent but I didn’t really care.

I was confused on what I needed to do that moment concerning Darren, and I hoped he was joking. But then the look in his eyes made me know he wasn't joking.

I waited relentlessly, hoping that he would call me and tell me that it was all a joke.

“I’m sorry,” He suddenly said and I looked up at him in utter confusion and bewilderment.

"Why?" I frowned feeling strange.

“Your fiancé, he ended things with you,” He said and I nodded getting why he apologized.

“Well thanks, but I think you should be yourself and stop worrying about me, we hardly know each other,” I muttered coldly and turned to leave the room.

He was beginning to piss me off, the fact that he thought Darren would harm me, coupled with the fact that he eavesdropped on our conversation was so absurd.

I slumped into the couch and sighed tiredly.

I never expected that my day would turn out this bad, not just bad but really bad.

“I still don’t get why you wouldn’t let me go, at least save your wedding,” He frowned.

“I can’t just possibly let someone who hasn’t healed completely to go like that,” I frowned staring at him.

"Thank you for taking care of me, I'll surely make sure to pay you back." He smiled.

"Say that when you recover your memories." I snorted angrily.

Why the hell was he acting cocky? I could just get rid of him any time I wanted.

”So you can’t remember your name?” i frowned after some time as I thought about something.

"Yeah." He sighed and I could feel his deflated emotions in his sigh.

“Well it’s fine if you don’t remember it,” I quickly said not wanting to plummet his emotions.

I wasn’t going to let my patient feel bad or down just because he has amnesia.

"How about I give you a name for the time being, I can't possibly continue to call you hey."

“I don’t think that will be a good idea,” He shook his head and I furrowed my brows.

“Why?”

“I don’t just know, having two names.....it’s like weird—or something,” He frowned.

“That’s not true, so how does the name Mike sound?” I frowned and he shook his head defiantly.

“No,”

“Henry?”

“No,”

“Charles?"

“No,”

“Anthony?” I said getting tired already.

“No, it definitely doesn’t ring a bell,” He shook his head firmly.

“That’s not what this is about,” I sighed.

“I know, I just felt that I should probably use this opportunity to know if I’ll be able to remember my real name,” He said and I knew that this wasn’t easy for him.

He was definitely finding it hard to live without any memories of the past and yeah I knew it’d surely be difficult for him.

“Let’s just use Liam,” I sighed and he crumpled his face.

“Fine,” He grumbled.

“You like it?” I frowned and he shrugged.

“It’s not like I have a choice,” He sighed. Suddenly, his stomach grumbled loudly.

His face turned red in embarrassment and I was certain that he was a hell of a shy man but some of his attitude proved otherwise.

“I’m not hungry, you don’t have to stress yourself,” He said and turned around, heading towards the room.

“You should know that you’re still recovering and need to eat to have strength,” I said to him and he stared at me.

I guess he was trying to know if he could trust me enough to eat my food.

“Okay, I’m suspecting you don’t trust me, but I can’t possibly poison you,” I smiled

"Okay then." He chuckled lightly.

“I’d have killed you if I wanted to, what would be the use if I saved you and nurtured you back to life only to end up poisoning you?” I frowned and I noticed he blanked out for a second and I could guess that he was reasoning what I had said.

“Fine, I’ll eat whatever you give me,” He said and I smiled.

Some minutes later, I was done preparing the food and set the dining.

“Liam!” I called but didn’t get any response.

“Liam!!” I called, a bit louder this time but he didn’t answer.

I frowned and took few steps to his room and wanted to knock when he walked out in the same cloth he was wearing earlier.

The only difference was that his hair was wet, making me wonder what he was doing.

“Liam,” I frowned as I called out to him, but to my surprise, I didn't get any reply from him.

what the fuck? Had he forgotten that his name was now Liam. it seems like his case was more serious than I thought.

“I'm sorry I forgot,” He apologized.

“Well it’s fine, just come to eat,” I smiled as his voice brought me out of my thoughts.

“Thanks,” He muttered and strode lightly towards the dining room.

“How does it feel?” He suddenly asked and I furrowed my brows staring at him in utter confusion.

“What do..,”

Ring! Ring!

The ringing of my phone made me stop what I was about to say midway.

At first I wanted to ignore it but changed my mind when I saw the caller's ID.

It was Darren!

I just wanted to sort things between us and make everything that happened a history.

“Hi,” I said, standing up.

I headed to the living room because I needed my space. I just wanted I and Darren to sort it out.

“Have you thought about it?” Darren's cold from came from the other end of the phone and I was taken aback in shock.

“Are we still on the matter?” I frowned.

“I’m surprised because I made it clear to you that I won’t send him out in his state,” I added swiftly and he chuckled.

That evil chuckle I always hated to hear!

“You’re a cheat Freda! Despite everything,” He said angrily.

“I’m so calling Ruby and your family members now,” He said and my heart skipped a bit.

I would never want my family members to know about my relationship, and they should definitely not find out from Darren.

“I'll call off this wedding,” I said in panic and there was silence.

That was even when I realized what I had said and the moment I tried to talk, he ended the call.

"Fuck!"