I was in the world where I have children. I thought, being wealthy is the most happiest life. Until I found out that it is not. Specially if you are living in regrets and heartbreaking memories. When I was inside that white room, I saw him for the last time. I wanted to tell him how I missed him so much, that I regretted everything. However, that man, is no longer the person I used to know.
Because the person I have memories with, is already dead. And I'm part of his misfortune. The person who was in front of me, is the man whose name I didn't know until my son killed him.
What was it? Ah.. Daveryl. Yeah.. It was Daveryl Ortega. The face is not alike even the slightest. So, how in the world that the soul of my beloved possessed this fragile body? Nevertheless, I still want to say something to him.
"When I saw you bleeding while lying on the grass, that's when I realized how much I love you. You don't even know, but since that day, I have thought of nothing else but to see and be with you again to apologize. I know I have wronged you a lot, and no matter how many times I apologize, you will never forgive me. Ricky, if there is ever a possibility that I can go back to the time when we first met, I promise you, I will do everything, to make you happy and love you completely."
He never shed a tear even I started having difficulties with my breathing. That's how I know he never loves me anymore. I'm already 56 years old in that world.
"Cedric, if ever I go back to the past, I maybe want to choose to stay away from you. You.. don't deserve to be loved by me. You broke me first, so it is not my fault to resent you like this. But I hope, you can still find happiness wherever you go after this life." My beloved told me. "And besides, I should be thankful to you for sending me to this world, I found the man who deserves to be loved by me, and that is Jaime Razon."
I wanted to hold him, I wanted to beg him to stay, but maybe it is my punishment for doing evil 28 years ago. And now, God forsaken me for being so evil. He doesn't want to give me even the smallest chance of being forgiven.
How? How can I repay my beloved? I don't wanna die just like this, please oh God in heaven, just one last chance. I will do everything, to do everything's right. Please, send me back in time where I am just a stranger to my beloved Ricky Sebastian.
That's what I prayed before I saw the light. The light that I thought was going to bring me to the afterlife. Hold on, let me rephrase that. I thought I really died. But when I opened my eyes, the light's gone and only the familliar ceiling of my bedroom 28 years ago is visible to my eyes.
I thought I was dreaming, or maybe I was remembering the precious memories of my life before traveling to afterlife. But when I felt the cramps on my feet, I almost jumped out of my bed.
"Thank you my Lord! You never forsaken me. In fact, you still loves me! As I promised, I will make everything better and more better, and more better from now on!" I shouted, I shouted loudly until my voice turned hoarse.
If this is the afterlife, then it'll be my last chance!
Yeah, what date is today? August 26, XXXX. If I remember correctly, this is the day when I need to go back to Sebastian's mansion. I'll meet Ricky again after meeting him at our school. I need to get ready!
That's what I told to myself before coming here. But what did he just called me?
"Jobel.." Ricky called me by the nickname he gave me.
But that name, is my future son's name! Wait, is this really possible? Ricky and Daveryl, exchanged souls? If so, then why isn't in the same time where Ricky died in that place, where I proposed to Cloe? Why in the time where I also came back to try to do things right?!
"Daveryl? Why are you in that body?" I asked.
The man in front of me smirked. He then shrugged. "I should be the one asking you that, why are you here in your past life, sir? Or should I call you, future father-in-law? Don't tell me, you died there, and traveled back in time?"
"Don't call me that. And I'm here to-" I couldn't complete my sentence.
Why am I here if Ricky is not here? What should I do from now on?
"If you're here to try to do things right. There's no need. Because I've decided, according to my dreams, I should stay away from you, Mr. Cedric Lopez."
What should I do? I don't know anymore. "Nevertheless, a promise is a promise. I need to do things right. If you're here for Ricky, then I will start doing what I should do to you."
"Huh! You're not just stupid, but also an idiot." Ricky-no-Daveryl, told me.
"Those two words have similar meaning. But I'm sorry, I'm not affected."
"If you're here to see your father, go inside the house. And please, don't show yourself in front of me, ever again." Ricky said before turning his back on me.
I should do what he said, yes. But I can't. The future me didn't only do evil to Ricky, but to his whole family. So, I should not only repay him, but also his father who died because of me.
"I can't do that. I'm sorry to disappoint you but, even you're Daveryl or Ricky, you have to see my face wither you like it or not. Because, I'm planning to be your father's business advisor, For your information." I then gave him a genuine smile. Making him to turn around.
"You're kidding.. How can you help him? You're not-" The Ricky in front of me paused.
Did he remember that I am one of the wealthiest man in the future? So, I tilted my head and crossed my arms. "How can I help him, you asked? Hmm.. Yeah, how about, telling him the formula of the Curb Plaster that'll soon be popular in the future?"
"What are you talking about?" Ricky frowned.
Wait, so, Daveryl doesn't have any memories of Ricky's future? He only has the memories of Ricky's life before he died, and his own memories as Daveryl Ortega before he died? If that's it, then, I have the advantages in this life, am I correct?
"What I'm saying is, your family's future is depending on me." I said proudly.
To my surprise, the Ricky in front of me laugh. "Depending on you? You?!" He then stepped closer to me. "Mr. Lopez, I already have the formula. Although it is not complete, I can easily find the missing ingredients."
Now, I stepped back. Is he serious? Then, the future will change if we manipulate the production! No! I can't let this little brat do that! I can't let him ruin my beloved's future!
Coldly, I grabbed his nape. "What do you think will happen to you if I tell your father that you're not his son anymore?" I asked with my squinting eyes.
Ricky's smirked. "Then, what do you think will happen to you, if I told him the reason why I exchanged bodies to his real son?"
I gulped. I thought, Daveryl is a naive person. My future son Jobel told me that Daveryl is brainless. So, how is he able to counterattack my words?! Wait, what's that smell? It's not Ricky's pheromones. This is not what I remembered when we were lovers.
"You- when did you have your differentiation?"
"Now, what the hell are you talking about?! Let go me!" Ricky struggled.
So I let him go. If I remember correctly, Ricky's pheromones are mixed with Apple and cherry blossoms. So, why do I smell the scents of chamomile and minty leaves?
Another unbelievable discovery for me. Is it possible that the pheromones are from the smell of your soul? Then does it also means that, these pheromones are Daveryl's?!
"Damn it..! You better not let any alphas touched you, got it?!"
"And why should I follow you? I have my own brain to dictate me." Ricky answered sarcastically.
I feel like I have my blood pressure rise up. This man, Daveryl, is a spoiled brat from the future. He can even use his body to seduce my son!
"I won't allow you to make that body as dirty as your own body. Remember this, while I'm here, living in this time, I will do anything to protect that body. Because, that is the only treasure I have from my one and only beloved. Do you understand?" I coldly told him what's on my mind.
And I will never regret it! Never!