Lost Memory by Jacqueline Cortez

Chapter Nineteen: Alejandro

I wave goodbye to Gwen and walk inside my building with TJ. I receive a text from Ci-Xi. I throw the keys to TJ for him to go before me.

"I'm sorry about my parents, I don't know why they were so against you and I'm sorry I fell into their trap. Please forgive me."

"What are is their company called?"

"It's called Yu-Nan Corp. It's one of the richest companies in China. All I know is that they used to work for your dad. I think they were fired though with some other guy that I don't remember"

"Ok well, thanks! I'll talk to you soon" I reach the apartment and see TJ on the floor sleeping. I leave him there and go to my office and sit at my desk. I turn on my computer and look up 'Park Group and Yu Nan Corp.' The first news that pops up is what I'm looking for, 'Yu Nan gets kicked out of Park Group along with his father, Alejandro Park for trading in secrets for money.' Grandpa was involved too? 21 years ago? Is that why Grandpa disappeared? I have never seen him since that day. I know Grandpa would never accept bribes. I don't get it. I try to look up more information about where grandpa is instead of worrying about what else my father did so that I would become kidnapped. I can't find any information. All these years of calling and texting, he has never responded. On my own, I still can't find him. I get an incoming call from the construction company I work with to build houses for the homeless.

"Hello, Mr. Park. I'm calling because we wanted to know when we start building or when you will have the house plan ready?"

"Yes, Mr. Javier, I already made it. I will send you that and the furniture plus landscape I want," I send the house plan as I am on the phone. "Did you receive the email?"

"Yes, Mr. Park"

"Find a place deep in the country to build"

"Yes, Sir"

"Have a good night"

"You too, Sir" 

I walk out to my patio. I look over to Gwen's penthouse. I only see tiny stars lit up on the roof. I see Rosa on the couch sleeping but no Gwen. I already miss Gwen should I go see her for just a little? I'll go later. Hmm, what time is it now? 11 p. m. Hmm, She is probably still awake too. I put on a big black coat to guard myself against the coldness. When I reach Gwen's door, I knock. Rosaline opens the door.

"Hi, Alejandro," She yawns, "Is something wrong?"

"I wanted to see Gwen"

"She left me a note that she is going to Seoul, South Korea to interview some guy for her company or whatever"