You... Always & Forever (COMPLETED)

CHAPTER 22

MEW EZEKIEL

It has been a few month after I let go of my husband. And i am slowly getting back to normal. Ansel is being taken care of by a hired nanny. Marites is an old maid who has experience in taking care of little kids. So far, Ae is enjoying her company that's why I slowly start accepting projects and start working again. 

Now, I am packing clothes for a few days of out of town work.  I have given Marites instruction while I am away. A project was recommended to me but it's in  Davao City. Its a villa renovation so I will be there to estimate the cost of the project. 

I picked up my suitcase and went downstairs to look for Ansel and Marites. I found Marites in the kitchen, preparing Ae's milk. My son is sitting inside his playpen. I pick him out then kiss him on the forehead. 

"I'll be gone for a while baby, please be good to Nanny Marites okay? Dada will bring you something from where I am going."

I put him back inside but he grabbed my arm and tried to whisper something. 

"Papa, mommy. Back."

I stilled. I hug him again and said "I know what you feel baby. I miss him too. I wish he would comeback."

Shake of his feeding bottle caught his attention and he wants to devour it right away. I reminded Marites again and went my way to the airport. 

After an hour and 10 minutes, the aircraft announces that we have arrived at Francisco Bangoy International Airport. I wait up for another 30 minutes for my checked-in baggage to arrive. Outside, I saw my name in a paper written: 

MR. MEW EZEKIEL JONGCHEEVEEVAT - Malagos Villa

I approached the man "Hi I'M Mew Ezekiel."

"Good afternoon Sir, welcomne to Davao City. Is that your only luggage?"

"Ah, yes. I will stay for just a few days."

"I understand Sir, please follow me. I'll lead you to the villa service." 

In less than 5 minutes, we are on our way to where I am staying for a few days.

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PATRICK POV

"NO!"

I woke up huffing my breath and in all sweat. It's the same dream again. A man crying calling a name. But I can't see his face. He is faceless in my dream. I dabbed my cheeks and it's wet. I have been crying the same dream, over and over again. 

Who is he?

I stand up from my bed, pour myself a glass of water and pick up my sketchpad, trying to remember the features of the man in my dreams. I was so focus in doing the drawing until I was distracted by a knock on the door. 

"Good morning sunshine, how are you?'

"I'm okay Liam. Good morning too."

Dr. Liam. 

He is the one who's taking care of me since i woke up from a coma. According to him, I was in a car accident. I was taken to the hospital by him but no one came as my relative so he brought me here. 

he come in and try to sit near my bed but he noticed my uncomfortable reaction and decides to sit at the far end of the bed. I sadly smile at him to show my thanks. 

"have you eaten breakfast?"

"Not yet. I don't feel like eating. I woke up from the same dream and all I want to do is just draw--"

"I told you, don't push yourself. I am your family now."

"I know but i can't help it. He is crying in my dreams. Please Liam, tell me. How did you find me? Who am I, really?" I started sobbing as I try to remember who I am. 

"No need for you to remember your past. It happened for a reason."

I sobbed silently in order for me to let go the heavy feeling that I a am feeling as of the moment. 

"How can I move forward if I didn't even know who am I in the past?"

He tried to reach my hand by i immediately dodge it. "Accept me and my feelings for you, I will help you create good memories to replace the lost one. And i promise to make you happy." 

"Seven years of agony..'

"Loving you from day one..."

"please marry me.."

"Agghhh! My head hurts!"

"Are you okay? Calm down Patrick, please don't push yourself to remember. "

"Please Liam, leave me alone for now. I want to rest. I'm having flashbacks, and it's hurting my head.'

'Okay, just rest here. I will be busy the whole day. An engineer is coming today from Bohol to check the villa renovation. Just ring me if you need me, okay?"

I just nod my head because I can't talk due to my headache. I heard him walk away and close the door. When he is out, i sit up on my bed as the word engineer & Bohol ring in my ears repeatedly. I lie down again and decided to sleep my headache off. 

It was almost three in the afternoon when I woke up. I feel a little refreshed and hungry since i didn't eat anything before i slept again. I prepare myself a bowl of cereal and milk and brought it at the veranda. the view in there is amazing, and the afternoon sun was inviting. 

I saw Liam talking to a guy and both their back facing me. Liam saw me first and wave hello at me. I waved back and motion him to finish talking to the guy. He faced the man again and continue to discuss the plans when I decided to join them. 

I bring my utensild back to the kitchen, washed them and made my way to their location.  I can hear Liam discussing what he wants for the renovation of the villa. When he turn around,  he saw me and signalled me to join them. I walk faster than usual to reach them. 

I don't know but the moment I was near them, my heart starts to beat erratically. 

"Engineer, I want you to meet my special someone, Patrick. Sunshine, this is Engr. Mew Ezekiel Jongcheeveevat, the one who will handle the villa renovation."

I offered my hand for a shake. "Hi Engr. it is so nice to meet--"

Just in time that he faces me "Hello--...Baby..."

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AN: It's been a while since i reached a thousand words for this story. Happy reading!