Chapter 2
As I watched Henry's car drive away, I smiled. I entered the house quietly and noticed that all of the lights were still turned off. Perhaps Auntie Susan and Uncle Peter haven't arrived yet. I switched on the lights and placed my take-out order on the table. I set it out on the table so that when Auntie Susan arrived, they could simply eat it.
As I remembered what had happened earlier tonight, I locked the door to my room. That voice. I couldn't see the man's face, but he looked familiar. It's as if there's something different about him that I'm curious about. And, if it wasn't just my imagination, the voice I remembered from a little memory that crossed my mind earlier sounded similar to his voice.
Or perhaps my mind is playing tricks on me. I've heard many voices in the last two years, but when it comes to that man, I only hear a familiar voice. I'm not sure. I'm completely perplexed. I can't think clearly. Something in me is driven to learn everything I can about my past. To discover who I truly am.
That's why my heart is overflowing the next day. If I chose to remain silent in previous years, I will now begin to search for my past. I'll start learning about my personality and the life of Amara Brooks. I require complete information. Finally, I'd like to know what happened two years ago when I was on the verge of death and had no recollection of the events.
I need to know everything.
"Did you get enough sleep last night?" Auntie Susan asked as they ate breakfast.
"Yes, auntie. I was tired...so," I shrugged.
"How about nightmares?”
I had no nightmares last night, but I have so many things to think about. I shook my head in response to Auntie Susan.
We soon left to bet on our jobs as well. When I arrived at work, I noticed a large crowd near the conference room. I approached Elena right away.
"What's going on here?" I inquired of Elena. Elena smiled broadly as she turned to face me.
"Because the new CEO is inside that room!" I frowned at what she said.
"What?" I wondered.
"Yes, the new shareholder bought the entire stock and became the new CEO!" Elena exclaimed. The new shareholder purchased stock from a nearly bankrupt company. Why does something appear to be wrong? Is the new shareholder insane? Why did he decide to buy stock in a bankrupt company?
"Finally! I'll have the motivation to work! He's so handsome!" Elena exclaimed. I just shook and went to my desk to get to work. As the conference room door opened, the audience fell silent. As the company's shareholders arrived, my coworkers took their seats individually.
Even though I tried to peer out the window at the people leaving the room, I couldn't see properly because the pillar in my cubicle was too high. When lunch arrived, Henry came over to my table and invited me to eat, but I declined because I had an appointment. I'm going to spend my lunch break at the library.
I entered the elevator after saying my goodbyes to Elena and Henry. When the elevator doors opened and someone entered, I was scrolling through my phone. I didn't bother looking because I was more concerned with getting to the library.
But I came to a halt when I felt and smelled something familiar. I also don't understand why my heart is racing so fast. As I raised my gaze to the man in front of me, my hands became cold. I could only see his back because he was standing in front of me. I tried peering through the elevator door to see his face, but it was blurry, and it was embarrassing to just walk in front of him to look at his face!
When my wolf roared inside me, I balled my fist. I closed my eyes and tried to soothe her. Shit! This is the first time my wolf has gone crazy like this!
Why? Why am I feeling this way? And his smell... This scent reminds me of something I've smelled before. It's so comfortable that I just want to... Should I hug him?
Oh, no!
I was in that state when the elevator doors opened and the man exited. My pupils dilated. That's why I tried to follow him, but there were so many people that it was difficult to do so. My vision is becoming dizzy. My wolf is getting excited, and I can't keep up. Damn it!
Who is that man, and why am I the way I am?
I've been outside the company, but I haven't caught up with him. I can no longer see him. I only know he's wearing a gray tux and is tall and has long hair, but he still looks manly and masculine. Oh, no! Where has he gone?
I'm catching my breath as I feel the tightness in my chest. I'm right here in the middle of the crowd, looking for that man. My eyes welled up with tears. Why am I getting worked up over something like this? Why do I feel like I've just lost something important to me? But why do I feel pain at the same time?
I couldn't stand the agony in my head any longer. My eyes went black, and I'm not sure what happened next. I'd just walked into a white-painted room. I can tell where I am just by looking. I'm currently in the hospital.
"Thank God you're awake!" exclaimed Auntie Susan. When I turned around, I saw her worried expression.
"How are you feeling, Amara?" she inquired, concerned. I took a deep breath and felt myself. Apart from a slight ache in my head, I don't feel anything else.
"I-I'm fine," I said. She sighed with relief and smiled at me.
"B-But...who drove me here?" I wondered because the last thing I remember is collapsing in the middle of the road.
"I didn't know who it was, but he just called to tell us you're in the hospital," auntie Susan explained. I scowled. He had no idea I was related to Auntie Susan. It's unlikely that it was Henry or Elena because they had no idea what had happened to me.
I was about to say something when I noticed something in myself. I have a keen sense of smell and cannot be misled. My clothing... are saturated with his smell. The scent I discovered in the elevator indicated that he was the one who transferred me here!
My heart sank at the thought of him returning to me and assisting me. Does that mean he also knows who I am? So why isn't he coming to me?
"C-Can I...borrow your cellphone, auntie?" I asked, my voice trembling. Even though Aunt Susan was unsure, she gave it anyway. I checked the calls on her cellphone and found the unknown number that had called Auntie Susan.
I dialed that number, and when someone answered, my breathing almost stopped.
“Hello?”
When I heard his voice, I closed my eyes tightly. The voice I heard last night, the voice I recall from a fragment of my memory, and the voice I longed to hear hurt my heart for an unknown reason.
"Y-You're the one who...brought me here, right?" I venture a question. I know Auntie Susan is keeping an eye on me, but I don't care. The man remained silent. As tears streamed down my cheeks, I tightly closed my eyes.
"I know...you know who I am," I said my voice breaking. I couldn't stop the flood of emotions coursing through my chest.
"S-So... please...come to me...and tell me who you are," I begged. After I said that, we were enveloped in silence.
"H-Hello?" I'm curious if he's still there.
"You lost your memories...and I lost you...as well, and now I want you to reclaim those memories on your own."
Chapter 3When the night came, Auntie Susan drove me home after determining that I was in good health. Auntie Susan remained silent as she handed me my dinner. I could tell she was speculating on what I was thinking. She saw how I cried earlier when I got that phone call. She didn't even ask, but I could tell she was curious about my actions.But, as much as I want to tell them the truth, I know they won't understand. I am clearly different from them. And I'm looking for a world in which I believe I belong.I pondered everything all night. That man's voice, his figure, everything—even though I haven't seen his face yet—I know we have a connection that even I can't explain. I tried to recall everything, but all I could see was myself walking on a blank piece of paper. And I can still hear his voice in my dreams.Flashback"Amara..." I looked at him, only seeing his blurred face, but behind him was the half moon. His arms snaked around my waist. I felt safe inside him because of his war
Chapter 4I can't stop thinking about how I feel. I'm perplexed. I'm at a loss for what else to do. I want to remember, but a part of me is afraid because of the last memories I have. I'm suddenly terrified of wanting those memories to return. I just kept the ring in my bag and returned to the office, where I found Elena in her cubicle. She appears to have completed her presentation."Elena," I said to my friend. She quickly shifted her gaze to me."I heard you're on leave; why are you here?" she inquired, taken aback by my presence. I sat beside her. I know it's her break time now, so I won't bother her too much."Did you notice the new CEO in your presentation?" I inquired. The frown on her brow was immediately replaced with excitement and thrill."Oh, my God! Why did you remind me? It makes me even more excited!" she exclaimed, pinching her own cheeks. I simply shook my head. Elena is probably acting this way because the new CEO is attractive."If you only knew Amara! Damn! He's so
Chapter 5 I lived quietly with Shena while we attempted to work at the dump site. Despite the fact that our financial situation is not luxurious, we are content with what we have. When our income is low, we often look for alternative sources of income, such as helping Mrs. Vikki plant her land.Mrs. Vikki is so generous because, in addition to allowing us to work on her property, she frequently feeds us at her home. Perhaps because she has no other family. She is a widow, and her children have their own families, so she has no other worries in life."You have a large estate, Mrs. Vikki! Didn't you think about just selling it to help you more?" I inquired as we ate happily in Mrs. Vikki's large dining area."Amara, you're still young; you won't understand what adults think!" Shena cut me off. I laughed at her."You're only two years older than me; how can you claim to understand adult minds?" I snorted. We came to a halt when we heard Mrs. Vikki laugh. Mrs. Vikki is a beautiful fat wo
Chapter 6 I nearly went to my knees begging Mrs. Vikki, "Mrs. Vikki, is there no other way for me to enter the palace?” But no matter how much Mrs. Vikki wanted to follow my requests, the timing was simply too harsh because it was not the perfect time for that.I clenched my eyes tight as tears streamed down my face. "I'm sorry, Amara. You know that the palace is in chaos right now, so even the housekeeper is not accepting people. The war between North Snow and Rema was too bloody," said Mrs. Vikki. In that case, it will be difficult for me to save Shena from the hands of that old man.I shook my head. No. I won't let Shena stay in that old man's hands for too long. "I know this is hard for you, Amara, but Shena is strong. I know she can do this. She won't confront this situation if she can't do it." Mrs. Vikki held me tightly.I broke down sobbing, "It's my fault, Mrs. Vikki.” If only I hadn't been crammed to see the prince, all of this wouldn't have happened. If only I hadn't insis
Chapter 7 As I stood there watching the palace's high gate, I took a deep breath. I haven't been to the front of the palace in a long time, but it never ceases to amaze me. If I ever get a job here as a housekeeper, I'll be able to find Shena faster and, well, see Alpha Greyson more often.It's only been a few months since Alpha Greyson took over as Alpha king of the North Snow kingdom after his parents were killed in the war between Rema and North Snow. Despite the extent of the war's devastation, Alpha Greyson quickly devised a plan to rebuild the kingdom. Many people are impressed by his leadership abilities and intelligence."Excuse me?" the five guards stationed at the gate turned to me. I was worried because the two giant wolves with them were also staring at me. Even if I transformed into a wolf, I'm sure I couldn't match the size of these two wolves."Identify yourself," one of them said. I nodded and quickly took out the paper on which I would introduce myself and the invita
Chapter 8Gina escorted me to the room. The three of us will share the same bedroom, and Gina happened to be one of us. The housekeepers' room is in the palace's farthest wing, close to the palace kitchen. Despite the fact that there are three of us in the same room, we have separate beds. I never imagined that my life would change so drastically in such a short period of time. It seems like a long time ago that I was inside a small house with Shena, happily discussing the events of our day.I looked around the room and noticed another of our companions conversing with Gina. She appears to be nice and sweet. Like Gina, she is probably about my age."Hi! My name is Yna. I've also been one of the housekeepers for almost two years now! How about you? What's your name? " She asked cheerfully, and I smiled and accepted her handshake."My name is Amara... Amara Brooks, the new housekeeper," I introduced myself. She nodded and looked at me for a long time. I was a little perplexed. "I'm sorr
Chapter 9I stayed up a little longer because of what happened the night before, but I still insisted on getting up early as Mrs. Clea said. I wore my housekeeping uniform because it was my first day and I didn't want to make a bad impression on anyone, especially Mrs. Clea.I wore my housekeeping uniform. It fits perfectly for me."Why do I have the feeling that whatever you wear suits you?" Gina asked as I scanned myself in the mirror. I smiled and shook my head. "I may believe you, Gina," I joked. "And you'll believe the truth," Yna added. I just shook my head and chuckled.We left the room together just in time to meet Joy and her group. Whenever I'm with Gina and Yna, they always notice everything about me, so I'm getting used to what they say even though most of me doesn’t believe it.I was surprised when Joy looked at me and purposefully rolled her eyes, "Did you see that?" Yna noticed it too! "She rolled her eyes at us!" Gina exclaimed. "It appears that I was the one she rolle
Chapter 10 What I heard and saw astounded me. I couldn't stop thinking about what had happened earlier even while Gina and I were cleaning a room in the palace. I was aware of the rumors about Alpha Greyson being cruel, but I also understand that it is a leader's responsibility to be cruel and strong in the eyes of his subordinates so that no one despises him.However, seeing the truth with my own eyes shocked me. I've long admired the Alpha King for his elegance and intelligence in all aspects of life, but I can't accept that he would sacrifice an innocent life to achieve his goal.I had no idea that knowing the truth could be so painful. But it's funny how, even knowing the truth, I can't stop my heart from loving him. "I noticed you’re quiet the whole time?" Gina inquired."Because I can't get what happened earlier out of my mind," I admitted as I mapped the floor of the room, we were cleaning."Perhaps you're shocked because this is your first step here in the palace, but such a