LOGINCHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTISABELLA’S POVAfter a whole day of staying at Adrian’s house, nothing felt familiar to me. The only person I felt connected to was Theo. He couldn’t stay in the house with Adrian and me, though. He went home with Vivian, Adrian’s mum. He had to go to school from there.According to Adrian, I also went back to school. I wanted to get my GED and go to college or study publishing. I’d only made it through my first day before having the accident that changed my life. Adrian still didn’t want to tell me what caused the accident. I didn’t know the details.He didn’t even give me my phone. He claimed it got destroyed in the accident. He refused to get me a new one too. I argued with him for almost an hour because of that. I suspected there was something he was hiding from me.I had only the TV and a few books to keep me company. I also spent my time exploring the house to see if I would remember anything. I also wanted to go outside for a while but Adrian kept
CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENADRIAN’S POVI hadn’t gotten used to the fact that Isabella had lost most of her memories. It was a weird situation. All the plans I’d made for when she finally woke up were thrown out the window.I didn’t know how to act around her when she had no idea who I was anymore. I was praying that her memories would come back soon. I didn’t want to tell her anything. I was afraid of what her reaction would be if I told her instead of her remembering it from her own perspective.Apart from the dream she had where she was tied up, she hadn’t gotten any more flashbacks.She was finally getting discharged. I could tell she didn’t want to stay with me but I didn’t know why she chose me over my mum.We were all there to take her home. Me, Theo, Sebastian, and my mum.“Remember you have to take things slow. No strenuous activities and you need to come in for your follow-up appointments.” The doctor advised.Isabella nodded. “I will, doctor. Thank you.”“All the dischar
CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND SIXISABELLA’S POVI tried to wrap my head around everything the doctor was telling me but I still couldn’t believe it. According to him, I’d lost at least five years of my memory because of the accident I was involved in. An accident I barely remembered.The baby I thought I was pregnant with, I’d already given birth to him. I had a son named Theo. I was shown a picture of him and he looked exactly like Adrian.I was also on good terms with Adrian. The man I thought I would hate until the end of my life, I was apparently playing house with. I didn’t have a clue how any of that happened. How did I forgive him for what he put me through? The only person I wanted to see was Jess. Adrian said he already booked a flight for her and my mum to come and see me. I wanted to argue that my mum was sick and wouldn’t be able to come until I remembered that it was five years ago.“Will I regain my memories?” I asked the doctor.“That’s impossible to predict.” He answered.
CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND FIVEISABELLA’S POVI heard voices. They sounded muffled. I tried to open my eyes but they were heavy. I tried to move my fingers. Something was holding my hand. An ache ran through my whole body. My head hurt the most.I tried opening my eyes again. It felt like there was a weight against them.“Isabella, can you hear me?” I heard the voice ask.I wanted to answer. The words didn’t leave my lips. I kept screaming in my head.“Isabella, if you can hear me, squeeze my hand.” The voice said again.I tried my best but my fingers barely moved.“She’s responding.” Another voice said. It sounded different from the last one.I wanted to ask where I was. I wanted to respond. I wanted to open my eyes but the darkness swallowed me again.———————————- ———————————Beep.Beep.Beep.The slow, consistent beeping found my ears.The light reached my eyes. They weren’t heavy anymore. I opened my eyes slowly. The entire room was blurry. I couldn’t figure out where I was. I
CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND FOURADRIAN’S POVImmediately Sebastian told me the news, we both rushed out of the office and got into the car. Sebastian drove us. I would have been behind the wheel but I’m pretty sure I would have caused another accident. The drive to the hospital was painfully long. Even though the AC was on, I was sweating profusely. We finally got to the hospital. I didn’t wait for the car to completely park before opening the door and dashing out of the car.I ran to the receptionist when I got inside.“Isabella Rodriguez.” I said. “She was brought in a few minutes ago.”“Mr Valentino.” I heard my name from the other side of the room. It was the chief of police.I ran to him. “Where is she?”“Calm down.” “Where is she? I want to see her. Is she okay?” I asked, trying to move in the direction he came from.“Calm down, Adrian.” Seb came behind me. “You’re asking too many questions at a time.”“Thank you.” The chief said go Sebastian. “Follow me.”We walked behind him un
CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND THREEADRIAN’S POVThere was no update for a few hours. The police had searched the entire property. The CCTV had captured them entering the house but didn’t capture them leaving. The only evidence that they left was the empty spot in the garage and the skid marks. It was an underground passageway. We were almost back to square one.They were going through the CCTV within the area but it was hard when we didn’t know what car we were looking for. I was beginning to lose hope again. What if he took her somewhere to kill her?My mum called me to the house again.“I’ve been waiting for the past 24 hours for you to call me and tell me Isabella has been found.” She said.“We haven’t found her, Mum.” I whispered. “We will. It’s only a matter of time.”“I’ve seen pictures of that Nathaniel guy on the internet. He’s the number one suspect. The photo released showed blood on him. I doubt Isabella looks any better than that.” “She’s fine. She’s going to be fine.”“I want
CHAPTER SEVENTEEN ADRIAN’S POVThe next morning when I woke up, the first thing I did was check my phone to see if I had gotten a reply from Isabella. I hadn’t. I sighed and walked to the bathroom to brush my teeth and wash my face.I came out of the bathroom with a small towel in hand to dry my f
CHAPTER FIFTEEN ADRIAN’S POV“Adrian, when are you going to bring me a grandchild? You’re not getting any younger. You need someone to continue the legacy.” My mum nagged at me around the house.“Mother, I don’t have time for this right now. I’ve told you, I'm not interested in bringing a life to
CHAPTER THIRTEENISABELLA’S POVI didn’t even have to explain too much to Jess before she agreed to come. She only heard that I was in the hospital and didn't think twice. Before she arrived, the doctor came in to check up on me.“How are you feeling?” She asked.“A bit tired.” I answered. “Can I g
CHAPTER FOURTEEN ISABELLA’S POVFOUR YEARS LATER“Theo you have to hurry up, or else we’re gonna be late.” I yelled.“I’m coming, mummy.” He rushed out of the room. “I had to get this.” He showed me the toy in excitement.I chuckled. “You know you're not allowed to take that out, Theo. You already







