One night, as I was sleeping, I had a very strange dream. I saw a beautiful man who was so seduction and attractive that from the moment I saw him, I knew I wanted him. It was a desire that bordered being obsessive.
Suddenly, I saw him walking towards me. It was as though I couldn't breath or move as I watched him approach closer and closer.
Before I knew it, I could feel his breath on my face. I could feel him gently rub my cheeks with his thumb and then slowly drift over my lips. He then use his fingers to outline my eyes, nose and eyesbrows. It was as though he was worshipping my face and ingraining it to his memory. He then leaned closer and kissed my forehead, nose, and cheeks. He then whispered as his lips where less than an inch from mine and I could taste his breath, "Remember...you belong to me. No matter how long it takes, no matter where you are or how long I have to wait, I will come for you. You will always be my women." He then slowly leaned forward.
I gasped as I suddenly woke up. That dream had felt so real. His voice so familiar and yet I couldn't remember where I heard it from. As I tried to again remember his face, it was like a cloud had hung over my head, I suddenly couldn't remember his face.
However, I knew how I felt. I could still remember the feeling of his touch and the anticipation and want in my soul. It was though I knew him for a very long time.
I wonder if this is what you'd call "wet dreams". Maybe... My alteration with that other man, made me more perverted and now I'm having fantasies of beautiful men, I thought. As I took this dream as a delusion I made up, I slowly went back to sleep.
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Finally the day came, when Dr. Thompson told me I would be able to get discharged in a few days. When I heard of this news, I was so excited. I could finally get out of this hospital!
I've been coop up here for so long, that I basically memorized all the hallways and rooms that surrounded my room.
One time, as I was taking a walk which was my daily routine to help exercise my body, I ended up walking in an area I've never been to before. I stumble on some nurses who were gossipping with each other.
"Hey, have you met that patient that has been staying in that exclusive private room for rich people?"
"No, I haven't? The hospital management had made a rule that those who were not assigned to that section are forbidden to enter. There are even guards station at every exit. Not only that but the patient basically has a whole section of the hospital dedicated to her. I heard that someone above the management had instructed that the patient in that ward, must be given extra care and attention."
"OMG! That's crazy, I wonder who that important person is that they need to be guarded so heavily and treated so special."
Another nurse whispered, "Actually... It's suppose to be a secret, but a friend of mine who was the daughter of the head director of the hospital, had accidentally blurted out that a mysterious person had actually threatened and ordered the hospital to use all their resources on that women. Basically... The management was threaten that if anything happens to that patient, this hospital would get closed down."
"Hey, I actually heard rumors that the patient in that ward might be the famous celebrity Carlita! Do you think it's really her?"
"No way...I heard that her and her husband have been travelling the world. And if she was, wouldn't it be better to tell everyone? The fact that she suddenly took a break, actually made a lot of people mad at her, thinking that because of her husband, she thinks she can do whatever she wants. Her absence actually incurred a lot of grudges because of all the contracts that she initially agreed to but suddenly canceled on. If people knew it was because she was injured, wouldn't they be more understanding?"
"That's quite true. Carlita was one my favorite actress too but now I feel she's just a spoiled princess."
"Anyways... That patient is really lucky to have a powerful person backing them up. No wonder they got better quickly. Nearly the whole hospital attention is to take care of that patient. If I was given that much resources and care, even I would get better quickly"
As I listened to their discussion, I learned that one, a lot of people have grudges towards me and think I'm some spoiled princess. And two, I know someone who is powerful enough that even the hospital management has to listen and follow their orders. Could it have been my husband Leon? I seriously don't know what his intentions are and I still wonder what's the reason for "pretending to get a divorce".
As I walked back to my room and mulled over the discussion I overheard from the nurses, I unknowingly bump into something hard.
OUCH! My nose! What the hell, does this person not know how to look?
"Hey, don't you know how to -" As I look up and was about to continue my rant, I saw myself staring at a man I never knew could ever exist. As soon as I saw him, I felt my heart beating, my breath going shallow and the world disappearing. Somehow, all I could see was him. It was like... Everyone ceased to exist in my head. All I know was that every fiber of my being was being pulled towards this man. And I wanted him like I wanted air.
"I'm sorry, are you okay?" He suddenly and in a natural way reaches for my face and gently touches my nose. The sudden contact suddenly wakes me up from my trance and I step back.
What just happened? I thought.
"I.. I'm ookkayy." I stammerrd as I suddenly felt embarrassed for my momentary distraction. Oh my God! Why did I just react like that?
"Hmm...I should still bring you to get checked up, after all, we wouldn't want your pretty nose to be broken". He seductively laughed and poke my nose.
Ouch, doesn't he know that poking my nose is just making it worse! It's still sensitive from bumping into him. What is he even made out of? Why did just crashing into him, hurt so much! And not only that, only I got hurt!
As I felt angry by his action, I looked at him again and was about to yell at him and yet... as soon as I met his eyes, I again lost my courage and desire to be mad at him. It was like... I couldn't bare to be angry at him.
Okay fine. I'll let it go this once since your so handsome, I frustratingly thought as I looked at his gorgeous face. Sigh... Why is it that I keep meeting so many handsome men. First it was that doctor, then it was my "husband" Leon and now this man.
"It's fine. You don't need to take me, I can go by myself" I said as I wanted to get away from him as soon as possible. His very presence makes me feel like I couldn't control my body. He makes me feel strange and nervous and I couldn't help trembling as I was near him.
Before he could say anything... I quickly ran away as fast as my legs could take me. I suddenly had a premonition that this man was bad for me. It was like I wanted him and also didn't. The emotions that he was making me feel was too sudden, too unnormal, and too weird. And oddly enough, I felt like I've heard his voice before. It was like I've known it for a very long time.
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Mikeal POV
As I watch her run away from me, I secretly smiled. She really is just like a rabbit, adorable, small and always running away from me. To think that before, she use to be so aggressive towards me. Hmmm... I kinda miss those sides of her.
I then put my mask back on.
Earlier when I saw her walking around, I suddenly felt like seeing her, so I took my mask off.
What's the best way to seduce a women if not with your looks first?
All this time, I just kept a watch on her and secretly spied on her though the secret cameras I had the men install for me in her room. (Yes, I was bordering being a stalker and a pervert)
I had thought I'd pretend to just slightly bump into her. I just didn't realized that she wouldn't notice me and would crash directly at me.
As I saw her scrunched her face with pain, I suddenly felt bad for hurting her.
The moment I finally saw her, I thought my world started to light up again.
However, for some reason, she seemed to be avoiding me just now. When she ran away, I felt frustrated and thought that next time I see her, I definitely wouldn't let her get away.
"Sir, are you done with your meeting with the hospital director and ready to leave?"
"Yes."
As I briefly looked back to where I last saw her go, I thought "just you wait, you can't keep running away from me forever", before I turned around and started to leave.
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Melodiza POV
As I returned to my room, I tried to calm myself down. Every time I remember his face, it oddly felt familiar.
"Are you okay, Miss Carlita?" Dr. Thompson asked me as he walked in and saw my face red.
"Yes, I'm fine" I exasperatedly said. I sighed as I thought "look, another good looking man walks in".
As he still seemed worried, he took his hand and placed it on Carlita's forehead in such a relax and casual way that it felt like he done it many times before.
"Hmmm... It doesn't look like you have a fever? Are you feeling any discomfort anywhere?" He gently asked.
This time I could feel it in his voice. The care and emotion he seems to have for me.
"Dr. Thompson, do you...know me?"
He then showed a surprise face, nervousness and suddenly looked embarrassed.
"I actually wasn't sure whether to tell you. The last time we saw each other was almost 6 years ago. We were actually childhood friends. However, now with your amnesia, I didn't want to burden you in trying to remember me."
When I heard his reply, I was surprised and then happy. To think I would meet a childhood friend and that person would be my doctor. This thought suddenly made me feel safe. It was like I wasn't alone anymore and I finally had a confidante to talk to.
"What are you saying! Even if I have amnesia, I would still want to remember all the people I was close to. To think you hid it for so long that we were childhood friend, I'm actually a bit peeved."
"Hey... I'm sorry... I really wanted to tell you, but I just really didn't know how to tell you, seeing as how you were already so overwhelmed with everything else, I felt it would be wrong of me. Could you forgive me pleaseee" Ian begged with his pretty eyes and handsome face. If this guy was a puppy, he would remind me of a golden retriever. I could practically visualize him wagging his tail and looking at me with those puppy eyes.
I succumbed to his cuteness and said "Okay, I know... I forgive you. But you must never hide anything from me again! " I sternly said.
"Of course Lita! I wouldn't dare hide anything from you" Aside my feelings for you that is, Ian thought.
"Lita?" I questioned.
"That's actually my nickname I use to call you when we were kids" Ian happily explained.
"Oh... I see...Lita" I thought it wasn't a bad name. In a way, I felt more comfortable with this name than Carlita. In my head, me who is actually Melodiza is still separate from the women name Carlita. I didn't feel like her but at the same time, I felt like I wasn't the me who was Melodiza.
"I actually came here to speak to you about when you'll be able to go home."
"Omg! So it's been decided?!"
"Yes, we decided that you will be ready to leave by the next morning after tomorrow. After a few more checkups and test, you can finally be discharged." Ian smiled but internally he was sad that he won't be seeing her everyday as before.
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On the day of my discharged, I happily packed whatever few things I had in the room which was very little. I was nervous but thrill to finally go out into the real world. The hospital was starting to feel like a cage and some how, I had this feeling as if I was being constantly watched and monitored.
"Are you ready?" Leon asked as he stood behind me and watched me move around the room.
When I learned it was him who was picking me up, I was surprised. I had not seen him since the day he did those things to me. Even remembering it now, made me angry at myself and him. I thought he had lost interest in me and done those things just to make me mad and irritated. I didn't think he would be the one to pick me up and bring me "home" . I still felt confused on how to treat him.
"I'm ready" I replied. As I lifted my bag and walked to the door, Leon walked toward me and held my arm.
He then suddenly took my bag with his other hand. "Let me hold that for you" and then he placed his other hand on my lower back as he guided me out the door.
I looked up at him with questions in my eyes. What is he trying to do? I thought.
"We're not divorce yet, so I still have the right to do this for you and touch you like this right?" He flirtingly explained as he squeezed my ass which caused me to flinch. This man...he takes advantage of every situation!
As we walked out of the hospital doors, I suddenly was hit with very bright and flashing lights. All I could hear were the sounds of cameras clicking and people yelling at me one after another.
"Mrs. Rhiandos, is it true that you and your husband are getting a divorce?"
"Mr.Rhisndos, is it true that the reason for the divorce is because your wife can't have children?"
"Is that why you guys are in the hospital? Rumors has it that Mrs. Rhiandos is infertile? Were you here to get it checked?"
As many reporter crammed their mic in front of my face, I suddenly felt suffocated. What's going on? How did they know I was here? Wasn't it a secret that I was staying at the hospital? What do they mean infertile?
This was the first time I was forced into the spotlight. I suddenly felt overwhelmed and felt like I would throw up.
Leon's butler suddenly appeared with a bunch of bodyguards and surrounded us like a sheild. We then slowly headed to a black BMW. I then quickly entered inside and felt immense relief as soon as I got out of that crowd of people.
I then angrily looked at Leon and realized how angry he also looked.
"What's going on?" I demanded.
"It looks like someone leaked your release" He angrily responded as he suddenly punched the car seat. I looked at him in surprise to see his anger.
"What do you mean leaked? Are you saying someone betrayed you?"
"That's right"