Retrieving Memories

Chapter seventeen: Question and Answer

"Dani..." he groaned.

"What?" I asked

"Just say yes and be my girlfriend. It's already been two months since I asked you."

I didn't say anything. I was just deeply thinking of what he said. Yeah sure, he's been so sweet and caring but let's not forget cocky also. But other than that he's good.

He's been sending me flowers everyday with a note attached to it. It was really sweet if you ask me and with each flower there is a small note or pick up line attached to it.

I can't say yes because I'm scared of what the outcome will be if I do. But most of all, I'm scared of what I will be. I'm scared to be not enough.

"Why?" I suddenly asked. "Why me? I mean you can have any girl you want. I mean, look at you....then look at me."

"You know...I'm just not about looks. What I want in a woman, I find it all on you. I'm not saying you're not attractive at all because trust me, you are. Beautiful even. It's just that I see you as the woman who I would want to spend my whole life with. You're just too precious to ignore to tell you honestly. A woman like you can't just be found anywhere you know." He stated with much sincerity that my eyes are already tearing up.

I know I'm not perfect but he made me feel like I am. Like I'm the luckiest woman alive. I felt wanted.

Two months ago, when he first asked me. I said no. I just can't bring myself to. My insecurities were just too much. I know I'm not ugly or anything but everytime I'm around him, I feel like trash compared to him. But now, for the first time since he asked me. i finally have the courage and confidence to say yes.

"Yes..." I muttered lowly.

His eyes snapped back to meet mine so fast that for a moment I was afraid he would break his neck.

"Wh-what did you just say?" He asked not believing if he heard me right.

"Yes." I repeated with more confidence this time.

He grinned and I grinned too. His smile was just too infectious. He walked closer to me and hugged me tightly.

"Say that again." He whispered in my ear.

"Yes, I Daniela Preston is officially your girlfriend." I said while chuckling lightly.

Then without knowing, he suddenly crashed his lips on mine. It was a gentle kiss, not the hungry one. It was more like a grateful kind of kiss. The kiss only lasted for seconds since we're actually in a public place right now.

"Thank you...You don't know how relieved I am to finally hear you say that."

I chuckled and pulled him again for another short kiss.

"Come on, pretty boy. Your girl is already hungry." 

"My girl...hmmm I like the sound of that." He said and then pulled me to his side and put his one arm around my waist. "I need to let other guys know that you're mine." He kissed the side of my head while I just laughed at his possessiveness.

"I guess I could get used to this possessive side of you." I stated and grinned up to him.

"Jess, can I ask you something?" I asked once we were out of earshot from everybody.

"Yeah sure..." she said unsure.

"Jess, do you know my boyfriend before the accident happen?" Straight to the point.

She didn't answer for a moment then sighed. "Dani, it is really not my place to answer that question."

"Please, Jess I really need answers." I pleaded.

"All I can say is that, something happened that is why you two broke up. But he only broke up with you because he loves you." She said then told me she needed to go back.

I thanked her but I don't really know if what she said helped at all. If anything, it just made me more confused. He broked up with me because he loves me? Does that even made sense?

I walked back to the office still deep in thoughts that I didn't even realized I already arrived.

Unknown POV

I'm miserable. That's all I can say. Ever since she woke up from that hospital all I wanted to do was come up to her and tell her everything will be alright. Tell her I love her and that I'll be in her side no matter what happens. But I can't. It's all my fault she's in her state right now.

Though I paid her a visit one time. That one time she asked if who was by the door but then I didn't answer her. I can't risk it. I need to protect her.

I love her too much...