I found myself telling the doctor my entire experience in Japan. I even told her my dilemma about having two husbands: my reluctance to let go of Zed and my emotional attachment to Kim.
"Based on your previous records and your confession now, I conclude that you're into dissociative amnesia. It is a condition in which a person cannot remember important information about their life."
"Dissociative amnesia has been linked to overwhelming stress, which may be caused by traumatic events such as war, abuse, accidents, or disasters. The person may have suffered the trauma or just witnessed it."
"It could be localized amnesia where you only forget specific areas of knowledge or part of your experiences. Or generalized where the memory affects the major part of your life or identity."
"In your case, there must be an incident that happened after you fled from the site. And since Mr. Mori hasn't found proof of any traumatic experience you might have got
"Yes. My company is losing. The employees are slowly leaving, and I feel their dissatisfaction over the management. A friend advised me to correct the situation by addressing the internal issues between the management and the workers. After all, a happy and healthy workforce is a good tool towards productivity.""Sorry to hear that. I guess you also have to investigate the cause of their dissatisfaction. Remove those who are toxic to the environment. Training needs time, and if you keep on hiring new ones and train them, you'll indeed end up on the losing side," Zed replied."That's why I need you to help me change the workers' mindset.""I'll try my best. Now, let's discuss the topics you want me to present."I pulled out a deep sigh. My guilt indeed made me paranoid. But what if Mr. Virgil would eventually spill our secret? I had to remind Kim about this. Feeling the need to see him right away, I left after the attendant served my drink.&nbs
My eyes fell on Zed right away as I stepped out of the lift. He was wearing a three-piece navy blue coat and tie that fitted him perfectly. Paired with brown leather shoes and a striped tie, he looked like someone who had just stepped out from a celebrity journal.For a moment, my eyes glued on him, mesmerized at how handsome he looked. Even if I woke up beside him every day and even knew all about his shortcomings, I still got stunned at his masculine beauty. Zed was incomparable to Kim, but somehow my heart still chose Kim as my object of fantasy. There were so many things about myself that I didn't understand anymore, including my taste and preferences.My husband is such a gorgeous man. I could even see how people stick their eyes on him, especially when he speaks. People would think that I am such a lucky woman for marrying someone as perfect as Zed. Because once Zed Ramos stands before thousands of people, he could always move their hearts. Business enthusiasts l
On the big screen, I saw a vast auditorium. I wasn't sure where it was; all I knew was that the people there were attending a big event. It must be from a famous company since it was screened online where people from all walks of life could see it. And when I looked closer, I found out that it was from an event launched by Simple & Sturdy, an international company that supplied wellness and therapeutic gadgets and equipment. The man of the ceremony then marched toward the center of the stage and picked up a microphone. He ran his eyes before the crowd, took a deep breath when he refocused at the center, then broke into a smile. "You have already seen how gorgeous our company's silver to diamond rankers are. How they made it to the top is truly inspiring. They are our living testimony that success is indeed doable. It is within our grasp if we set our eyes on the price." "But ladies and gentlemen, we're not over yet. The best is yet to come. He's one gorge
I called Zed after I took Ara home. He didn't pick up for some time, so I decided to put my phone down and take a quick shower first. Just as I stepped out of the bathroom, Zed's call went through."Sorry, dear. I forgot to turn my speaker on. My teams are so hyped up that I ride along with their momentum.""It's alright, but why didn't you tell me that you have joined a company?""I would have wanted to surprise you, but I changed my mind when you had Ara in your mind. Anyway, I could still surprise you with my next achievement.""You know that Ara can always tag along with us. But why do you change your mind? I thought you want to stay a freelancer forever?""I can still accept speaking engagements. Only that I need to focus more on this company.""Alright. Whatever you think is best, then I believe it is. Congratulations!""Thank you, dear! But I want a reward tonight." I could see Zed's wicked face in my mind, and I couldn't help
I got guilty after my sexual indulgence with Kim that I hurried out of bed after he alighted out of me. Then, hurrying to the bathroom, I took a hot shower and lathered my skin lavishly, satisfying my wish to remove Kim's traces on my body. Only after he knocked on the door did I stop and changed into the same dress I wore."I'll go now," I told Kim after I blew my hair dry.He was still lying on the bed with his back on the headboard, the lower part of his body covered with sheets. He was looking at me, although fighting over his sleepiness. Then I picked up my bag and my jacket without waiting for his answer."Stay. It's not safe to go out anymore,” he said, jumping out of bed and pulling me into him, but I broke free from his embrace."No. Zed might have woken up and found out that I am not -” I stopped when I saw Kim wincing, giving me a sharp gaze."Please stop mentioning his name whenever you are with me. I might lose my pat
I fell asleep right away after I placed my head on my pillow. And maybe because I had been under a lot of stress lately, I didn’t have a deep sleep. Dreams started to float in my mind, troubling my usual dreamless sleep.____The Tough FiveAra: Girls, listen. I met a friend today. She said she has a friend who offers an accounting job in Japan. Would you mind telling me if you are interested?Julie: Really, girl? Tell her I’m interested. How much is the rate?Ara: Speaking of rates, OMG! Higher than you can imagine. I’ll send the details to your email.Vilma: That’s great, Ar. You may use the experience in applying for another job in the future. Could you send me the details also?Ara: @Vilma, sure. Right now.Stacey: The Tough Five should go. How’s that, ladies?Yen: I’m in!I then saw myself squealing with my
I felt like I waited an eternity for the sun to rise so thatI could go to Maezy's house and see her mother. Sleep eluded me already after all those bothersome dreams. I had the feeling that those were not mere dreams but memories because I didn't have a deep sleep. I could even hear the sound of the cars that passed by."Want to take a walk?" Zed asked as he sipped his coffee and me on my milk."No. I'll go to Maezy's house.""Is it something urgent that you can't wait until you see Mr. Moriin the office?"I shook my head and knitted my brows, reminding me of my guilt."It's not him, but Maezy.""Okay. I'll take a round. Then, I'll prepare your dress for work."That statement moved me again. I realized Zed did all the household chores since I started working, including the laundry. I couldn't even help in cleaning the house, or in preparing our meals. Zed was like a superman who did everything, yet I never heard him
My heart broke when I saw how Maezy treated her mother. After threatening to report her to the police, Nag Zabeth bolted away faster than a flash of lightning. My shoulders also drooped in frustration, but I swore I wouldn't stop until I get what I want.I could have asked my parents directly about it, but I didn't want to. I wanted to blast their minds with the news that I had already discovered their secret. I never felt bad at them -- and what right did I have if I would? They picked me up from wherever I was and loved me as their own. My only wish was to know why my mother gave me to someone else."I don't want you to talk to my mother because you will only confuse her," Maezy's voice broke into my thoughts.I got startled. I didn't expect she was still there because my attention was on Nang Zabeth, who fled before me."I don't understand," I said, giving her a smirk afterward. "Why would I confuse her?"She got tongue-tied for a while, throwin