ALLEN
"Oh, this is great. The patient is awake," She said, smiling at me.I couldn't believe my eyes. Was I dreaming or was I dead?I stared at Juleka, who came before me, placing her back hand on my forehead, and asking, "How do you feel?"This was no dream! I could feel Juleka's touch!She drew her hand from me, looking a bit puzzled."I hope he's not broken," She directed the question to the nurse, touching me on my cheek.I could feel her smooth hand caressing my face."Get Doctor Verman please, " She requested from the nurse, who left us to attend the errand."You'll be alright, Mr Cadell," She assured me, giving a curve to the side of her lip.My entire body came triggering at her touch. I buried myself in her caress, wanting to feel more of her."Mr Cadell, I hope you're okay?" She asked."Juleka," I called her name, as she gazed back at me in astonishment."How did you know my name?" She asked, acting weird.Juleka chuckled, talking about her role as a Doctor and how so many patients knew her."You must have heard my name from..."Before she could complete her statement, I pulled Juleka down, locking my lips with hers.She moaned amidst the kiss, driving my desperation and desire to a high peek.Juleka broke the kiss, drifting back with speed away from me.Shock written all over her face, as she drew closer to the door, panting out like one who was facing death.This took my mind to the past, reminding me that Juleka left because of my behavior towards her.And I don't want her leaving me again."I need to make peace with her, " I decided."Juleka, hear me out," I said, trying to get out of bed."Mommy!" The voice of a child came in, followed by a little boy rushing into the room, and hugging Juleka.He kept calling her his mother, leaving me confused."What's going on?" I uttered, staring at a petrified Juleka, who lifted the little one into her arms.But the moment is ruined when a familiar face came in, pecking Juleka on the cheek."Ben?" I recognized him.He's an inspector in the police force. An annoying man that despises me for being famous.I've never liked or wished to be around Ben, and now he's here pecking my wife?"How's work going?" He asked, drawing nearer to Juleka.His closeness to her sparked rage in me, sending me off my bed and directly at Ben.I grabbed him by the collar, throwing a punch at his face, as I warned him to stay off Juleka."Ben!" Juleka screamed in fear, while the little boy in her hold cried out.My action got two other doctors and a security, rushing in and grabbing me off Ben, while Juleka ran away with the boy."Juleka! Juleka!!" I yelled, calling out to her, but she didn't listen. The doctors managed to put me down."Why you bastard!" Ben charged at me, almost throwing a punch at my face.Luckily for me, the security had pulled him back quickly."How dare you attack me?!""How dare you touch my wife?!" I roared back."Your wife?" Ben looked confused, glancing at the doctors then at me.I repeated my words, claiming Juleka as my wife. But Ben called me a liar, saying he's Juleka's husband."Husband? You bloody fool! She's not your wife!" I struggled to attack him, but the doctors forced me down once again."Mr Cadell, pull yourself together!" They yelled.Ben demanded for a proof, and I was so glad that I had a picture of my contract with Juleka in my phone, showing it to Ben and the doctors.They looked astonished to see that Allen Cadell was indeed married."I don't believe you. You must have cooked this up just to get closer to her. I won't allow you to near my Juleka," Ben threatened, leaving the room.I was so mad that I tried to go after him and put him in his place, but the doctors wouldn't let me, saying that I can't be Juleka's husband."Why? Didn't you see the proof? We signed this eight years ago before she went missing five years back. She's my wife.""That's the problem, Mr Cadell. Juleka only recognizes Inspector Ben as her husband.""How?""Because she lost her memory."I was stunned to hear this from them.They went on to reveal how she was found by Ben, who took her in after she recovered but couldn't remember anything from three years ago from the day she was found.Meaning she doesn't remember signing a contract with me, nor does she remember what occurred before she attempted suicide."We're sorry, " They apologized, leaving me alone in my room."No, she can't forget me. Juleka can't forget."I wasn't ready to accept that from the doctors. After searching for Juleka for so long and finally seeing her again, they're telling me she lost her memories?"Pedro. I have to call him."I contacted my friend and business partner, who was stunned to hear about my accident, rushing down to see me."What happened bro? How did you get into an accident?" He asked when he arrived.But I didn't call him for that.I told Pedro about Juleka and how she was alive. He was stunned and requested to know where she was.I told him the problem on ground, about her loss of memories and Ben being her husband.He was stunned."Inspector Ben? That grumpy man is her husband?""That's what he said, but he can't have. Juleka is my wife," I stamped.Concerning Juleka's memory loss, Pedro suggested that we speak to the doctors to know what can be done."If she remembers her past, you can fully claim your right over her, " He said.I agreed with him, following him to one of the Doctor's office.We asked for a solution to Juleka's case, in which he shared."If you want Juleka to remember the past, you'll have to relive old memories with her. All the things you know that would spark her feelings for you, you have to carry that out. But mind you, this is a risky task," He warned."We prefer the patient to regain their memories with time, than trying to force them. If they are forced, it might lead to a damage in the brain. So, what's it going to be? " He asked me.I just stared in confusion, not sure of what I wanted.ALLEN"What do you say, Allen?" Pedro asked me.We both sat in my room at the hospital, thinking of what to do with Juleka's case."The doctor said if we try to make her remember, she might end up having a brain damage. But if we leave her, she'd remember on her own, but we don't know how long, " Pedro repeated the doctors words to me.My mind was perambulating on the matter, wondering what would happen when I try to make Juleka remember the past."It's worth a try if we get her to remember me, " I said, finding that idea more preferable than waiting for heaven knows how long.But when I thought of the past and my harsh treatment on her, worries took over."What if she leaves me when she remembers? What if she tries to kill herself again?" I panicked, scared of losing Juleka all over.I can't go through that phase anymore.Pedro suggested we try and see if it'd work.I thought about it and planned to make peace with Juleka if the plan works."I won't let her out of my sight ever again
ALLEN"How is she?" I asked Pedro.Pedro, who was around the hospital, saw Ben taking Juleka in for treatment.That got him calling to know what had happened. So, I sent him to check up on Juleka."She's fine," He shared."Did the doctor say anything about her brain?" I asked, pacing in my room.Pedro shared the report he got from the doctor without Ben's knowledge."You are lucky Allen. You almost cooked her brain. The pressure was too much for her. Juleka is a tough lady. She managed to pass the phase, " Pedro said.I was relieved to hear she was fine, but curious to know if she remembered anything."No, she doesn't. She's still the same.""Pedro, Juleka was remembering everything. She kept calling me by my name like she always does.""And you almost cooked her head off. Not cooked, but fried! What were you actually reminding her off? " He asked, but I didn't give him an answer. Instead, I showed my readiness in repeating the trick once more."Just one more time and I'm sure she'd
JULEKAThere was a sudden wave of calmness that took over me after speaking with Allen.He agreed to stop pestering me with his constant troubles and assumptions, and I felt relieved."I should take my leave now, Mr Cadell," I said, rising to my feet."Wait," Allen uttered, taking hold of my hand suddenly.My body suddenly shivered at his grip, wondering if he has returned back to that habit of his."After what we discussed, he still what's to repeat himself? What is wrong...""Let me drop you off, please, " He offered.I felt flushed and also ashamed of my thoughts. I mistook his action for his stubbornness.I need to control myself."Oh, there's no need for that. I came in my vehicle. Thank you, " I appreciated with a kind rejection, drawing my hands away from Allen's grip.He didn't fight back or tried to stop me. I guessed he finally accepted the agreement. Allen hummed o
ALLEN"You have to be joking," Pedro uttered at the plan I shared with him."It's not a joke. I'm serious. I agreed to be Juleka's friend, but I'll use that friendship to get her back. I will make her fall in love with me all over.""Are you insane? Allen, don't even think about it.""Why?" I questioned, seeing disapproval in Pedro's eyes over my plan.He swayed his head and said, "Look Allen, you seem to have forgotten what happened to you when you tried to get Juleka's attention. That inspector almost killed you. Look at your mouth for heaven sake!"He pointed at my lip which still had bruises at the side. I frowned at him, turning my face away from his point."Dude, forget you're a billionaire. Inspector Ben doesn't give a damn. That dude hates you like crazy.""I don't care, " I stood my ground, refusing to accept the negativity coming from my own friend."That man has my wife. I can't leave Juleka
ALLEN"The meal was lovely. I really enjoyed myself," I commented, exiting the house with Juleka following from the side."I'm glad you enjoyed it Allen. Just happy you could join us, " She appreciated, walking along with me.Indeed her food was good. In fact, her meal brings back memories.Her cooking hasn't changed. It's still the same way from those years. This is indeed my Juleka.Back then, I rarely had her meal. I always found a fault with it just because of my pride and ego.To me then, her food was garbage. It's either I eat with Miranda and her father to build my relationship with them or I head to a restaurant to get something to eat.The only time I eat with Juleka is when she begs me to eat and I just agree to it, so I could find an issue and scold her. But now, I miss all those times.Her food was never bad. They were good and had great taste.I still remember the taste from back
JULEKAMy break was finally over. I resumed with my work at the hospital, relieving myself from some household chores. Ben has all that covered, only when he returns back home with Ethan after a long day of work.That's one of the things I love about our relationship. Having a supportive and understanding partner is the best thing ever.I arrived at the hospital to attend to a patient in ward eighty five.It was a little girl who got a splinter while playing in her father's woodwork ground."Calm down dear. Just relax and be calm," I comforted her while she was inhaling and exhaling in fear."Am I gonna bleed?" She asked with worry in her eyes, and I couldn't help but admire her innocence.When she asked that question, getting all shaky after seeing the little picker in my hand, I immediately seized that moment to distract her from my work, asking about other fun things a girl of her age would like. "
JULEKAGoodness! Why is he here? And on a day when Ben is around?! I felt worried while staring at Allen. He just stayed at the corner, smiling at me with a wave.My whole body shivered, thinking of how Ben would react when he sees him.I mean he now knows that Allen is friends with us. Maybe he won't... "Is that Cadell? " Ben's deep harsh voice came in, questioning me.I took my gaze at him and noticed how angry he looked on seeing Allen.This left me troubled."What is he doing here?" Ben questioned in anger. With the matter of the prisoner that tried to commit suicide, Ben was filled with stress and vexation. Now seeing Allen here at the hospital has increased it even more.Quickly, I intervened."Maybe he's here for a check up.""Check up? Really?" He asked, lifting his brow at me.I nodded, reminding him of who Allen was to us now."He's our
I was stunned to find Allen outside my home this morning.This was strange.Not just that... "Wow," He uttered on seeing me, having a good look at my body.And that was beginning to make me feel weird with the way he stared at me with those shimmers in his eyes."Why is he looking at me that way?" I asked within, still staring back at Allen. That's when it got to me.I lowered my eyes to follow his gaze, only to realize Allen was looking at my wet body wrapped in my towel robe.My whole body came shivering, feeling ashamed suddenly."I'm... I didn't know you were... I..." I stammered, wrapping my arms across my body to make sure I was covered properly."No it's... I should be the one apologizing for coming unannounced. My fault, " Allen said, taking the blame like a gentleman.But still, I didn't feel comfortable with his sudden visit."What are you doing here? Don't tell me