Common Colour

Chapter 43

"Am glad you joined us for lunch...you know you hold a special place in our family son." Mr.Blake said to me as we all sat having lunch which was set on dining table. He was right cos Elijah's parents didn't want me to address them as "sir" or "mum" like am one of their employees or displaying superiority.
"Pleasure...when did you come back?" I asked.
"We flew in yesterday night." Mr.blake replied.
"We sorry we didn't inform you right away when my son got out of coma." Mr.Blake said.
"No need for apology...it was a sensitive issue." I said looking at Elijah seating quietly opposite facing me staring at me,I felt his eyes were always on me. It reminded me how he looked at me the first time we locked eyes and how his intense eyes can be.
"Actually we wanted to tell you right away but the pandemic,your mum issue and you were one of the soldiers at the forefront fighting this pandemic...we didn't want to overburden you with our situation."
Mrs.Blake said.
I wondered why they are sorry for that yet i and Elijah broke up before the pandemic started. It's not like am dating their son.
"For several months after he woke up from coma,he went through some tough medical procedures and therapy to regain himself back...you should have seen how fat he was hahaha." Camilla said laughing.
"Heehe!..stop embarrassing me." Elijah said laughing lightly as i chuckled.
"Gym has done wonders to you." Camilla added.
Camilla is right Elijah's body is mascular than before,his body is more curved,I just felt i want to be held in his strong arms.
"You see when he woke up he remembered nothing,his mind was blank but after several months he remembered only the crush at that moment." Mrs.blake said.
"You saying he remembers nothing except the crush scene?" I asked.
"Yeah he has a mishap and doesn't remember any of us." Mr. Blake replied.
"I understand now." I said looking at him rembering when he acted like seeing me for the first time earlier.
"Crush memories gives him panic attacks but he smiled when i showed him a picture of you two together at the golden gates bridge..was the first smile." Camilla said as i blushed.
"We looked younger and i guess we were happy at that moment." Elijah said looking at me.
"Yeah back in highschool trip...mmh we had good times." I said looking at Elijah who looked at me deep into my eyes even his all family took a note on that tense moment.
"Isaac will you assist us in helping my son getting back his memories..I know you two sadly broke up but you had special bond and besides you are a doctor." Mrs. Blake said.
"Am not a doctor yet...I resigned from my residency to come and treat my mum and offer my service to Hopetown during pandemic." I said.
"So you going back to LA?" Camilla asked.
"The only thing am goin for is my stuffs and LA ain't for me but I'll check on him." I said as I saw a grin on Elijah's face.
"I would have make some calls to get you back on your residency but seems you have other plans." Mr.blake said to me.
"Yeah just realized some things during pandemic and am trying to figure myself out." I said.
"How about you come and work at our healthcare institution?" Mr.blake asked me.
"That's terrific idea dad!..Isaac think about it." Camilla said excitedly.
"I know you own several hospitals across the state but am not a doctor yet." I said.
"Easy we can get you a residency in one of our hospitals which we own..when you ready..do tell us." Mr Blake said to me warmly as i smiled.
"We should also discuss your fee for checking my son." Elijah's mum said.
"No...noooo...please that's not necessary.." I said.
"You sure?" Mr.Blake asked.
"Yeah." I replied.
"But if you need anything please don't hesitate to ask us and you my son don't give Isaac a hard time." Mrs. Blake said to me and Elijah.
"I won't mum." He replied while he couldn't stop smiling at me.
After lunch Elijah's parents thanked me for agreeing to check on their son recovery progress.
"I know you didn't expect to have lunch with my family and didn't tell you bout Elijah in advance." Camilla said as we sat outside on the wooden bench in their vast garden.
"Cammy its okay....you are a master of planning suprises" I said to her while she chuckled.
"We tried to act strong but we shed alot of tears seeing Elijah in coma...it was really traumatizing experience seeing my brother like that...when he came out of coma he wasn't the same..he was just empty and will scream out of his sleeps,having panick attacks about the crush,the only time he smiled is when he asks about you and looking at your pictures."Camilla said.
"It's normal experience to the patient but with therapy sessions he will overcome the panic attacks and hope will get back his memories." I said.
"He really took a lot of effort to be where he is.... didn't give up and couldn't believe he even determined to have a good physique feature." She said.
"Huhh..Knowing your brother... doesn't give up easily...always a strong willed person." I said.
"Don get offended by what am about to say but it's obvious my brother is still in love with you." She said.
"Haha what makes you say that camy?" I asked laughing.
"The way you two look at each other and blush during lunch....sold both of you out." She said smiling.
We saw Elijah approaching our way as I stared at him in silence.
"Ain't he handsome?" Camilla asked me breaking the silence as i started laughing and blushing.
"Sorry guys i kinda got lost,this place is huge...were you laughing at me?" Elijah asked innocently.
"Yeah." Camy openly admitted as Elijah looked at us both calmy in some seconds.
"Camilla may you excuse us?" Elijah said to Camilla as i blushed.
"Definitely...Isaac knows the garden well..will show you some good spots and definitely won't get lost." Camilla teased him as she stood up and left.
She is clearly rooting for us to get back together and i think his whole family is in that too.
I stood up and started walking slowly while Elijah trailed me from behind.
We were just silent and could feel his eyes were on my back and realized he might be checking my ass and salivating on me,So i stopped as he walked besides me and we walked together admiring the sceneries in the garden.
"So how did I cheat on you? and why?" He asked disrupting the silence.
"Long distance relationship and having bad friends,bad influence." I replied.
"Am sorry." He said.
"So what do you remember?" I asked as i saw discomfort on his face.
"You don't have to tell me." I said trying to brush it off.
"A loud bang,sound of glass shattering,our own screams then darkness..uhh can't remember more than that." He said looking distressed and rubbing the back of his head.
"Will you help me get back my memories?" He asked with a desperate look.
"Come sit." I said as I motioned him a swinging wooden bench as we both sat down and swinging slowly.
"I'll help you." I said smiling to him as he reciprocate back looking at me with such warmth and i blushed looking away coz it reminded me of the feelings that i suppressed.
"When i woke up...the first thing i heard was my mum's voice...calling my name...my family introduced themselves and myself to me..I realized i was part of one of the wealthiest families in the world and then you." He said as i turned to look at him.
"Me?" I asked back as his eyes locked to mine.
"When i saw you playing piano..I felt i was close to my memories.. It's like i could feel them but not have them in vision..you standing there graceful looking at me with the light shinning behind you was so damn beautiful." He said softly as my heart melted by his words as i hold back tears from my glassy eyes.
"Hey..am sorry didn't mean to upset you." He said stretching his arm over my shoulders trying to comfort me as i smelt his lovely cologne scent while bringing himself closer to me.
"Nahh..it's okay..hehe...am just emotional." I said rubbing my own tear with my hands while smile.
"Huh So we broke up...you have a boyfriend?" He asked innocently.
"It's complicated..I don't know what we are." I replied.
"Why?" He asked as i looked through the greenery.
"He thinks am still in love with you." I replied.
"Are you?" He asked as i turned my head to face him.
"I don't know." I replied with calm as he studied my face and made a little smirk.
"Do i have friends i need to know bou them?" He asked.
"Uhmm.." I sighed.
"What?" He asked.
"Actually you had zero skills in socializing and making friends and the few you had are kinda mad at you." I replied smiling.
"What?...was i that bad?" He asked.
"Heheh...not bad but difficult to get along with." I replied laughing lightly.
"So you the only one who could stand me." He said blushing.
I smiled back taking my phone out,tapping it and checking the time.
"Ohhh have over stayed." I said.
"Going somewhere?" He asked.
"Just a hang out with some friends." I replied as i stood up while he did the same.
"Do I know them?" He asked.
"Yeah...the guys who are mad at you." I replied.
"I want to meet them now?...can I please come along?" He asked.
"Noo..noo..I don't think it's a good idea and besides you need some rest." I replied.
"Please?" He asked again giving me an adorable look.
"Okay...but behave and be composed coz they gonna be hostile to you." I said as he abruptly threw his strong arms around my body pulling me to him and giving me a tight warm bear hug.
"Thanks." He said still crushing me in his embrace as my head leaned on his chest,I felt those ancient butterflies on my stomach i used to have when we
were together. Something like flame felt ignited inside me,an old flame.
He pulled himself away from me and slipped his hands to my waist holding me as i was lost deeply into his eyes,I felt tension between us and a powerful attraction that pulls us close as he leans closer to me while am looking up towards him.
"Uhh..Elijah." I sighed calling out his name breaking the tension.
"Umhh..umhh sorry." He said as he let go of my waist and took a step back and i saw a huge bulge on his blue pants.
"Hahah!" I laughed and he knew what i was laughing at.
"Am sorry." He said innocently covering his hard on with both of his hands looking shy.
"It's okay...don worry but we need to let your parents know we goin out." I said turning and start walking while he followed me from behind,he made me feel uncomfortable with the thought that he is checking my ass out and he is horny for me.
I worn a black fit plain t-shirt and a blue denim jeans trouser that fits me well and white sneakers.
His parents were excitedly that am taking their son out and wished us well and they poured lots of thanks to me like am doing them a big favour but it's obviously they glad that the have succeeded in bringing me close to Elijah.
I hit the road driving as Elijah enjoyed the scenes,he was cool and relaxed,I thought he would have a phobia of being in a car drive,he smiled alot while i observed him careful,we talked alot about our past,highschool life and the friends we going to meet,giving him a heads-up.
"Are we here?" He asked as i slowed down heading to a parking lot.
"Yeah we here...come on." I said turning off car engine, unfastening our seat belts and boarding out of the car.
"Crown chamber..So what goes on here?" He asked after reading the name of the building we were approaching it being manned by security guys at the entrance
"A fun spot for spoilt brats like you." I said as he chuckled as we passed the security guys.
Elijah looked around as we walked to our spot.
The crown chamber is a club and only open for members and this members are wealthy individuals in town.
The club has disco,bar,luxury lounge rooms,terraces,game rooms and it's interior decor is the finest and designed like a palace.
The place is frequently with young rich people but at times can be hired for special events by rich folks.
We got inside an elevator to a second floor and walked through a hallway and inside a Lounge room fixed with luxury circular coaches,the room was well lit with high ceiling windows.
"There they are." I said after spotting my friends.
"Nooo way!" Cecelia almost screamed.
"What the fuck!" Manuel exclaimed.
"How?" Philip said as we joined them in the circular coach.
They were all shocked seeing Elijah.
"How is he here?" Cecelia asked.
"Ain't he supposed to be in a coma?" Manuel asked.
"Well i was shocked like you..I came to know few hours ago that he was out of coma for several months now." I said as Elijah kept his coolness.
"I see the vampire has risen." Philip said.
"So why is this fool with you?..he cheated on you and is not one of us!" Manuel said firmly not hiding his detest while Elijah remained calm.
"Wait...are you guys back together?" Cecelia asked.
"Guys calm down..he has apologized to me." I said.
"What the hell?.. are you crazy?..he made you cry..embarrassed you...you were hurt for a very long time! And now you telling me you forgiven and back to lovey davy again?" Manuel burst with anger.
"What's wrong with him?.. something is off." Cecelia asked me.
"He has a mishap...he has no memory and doesn't remember any of us and for the record we ain't back together." I said to them.
"Owhh.. that's bad." Philip said.
"The real Elijah would have reacted very coldy towards Manuel's words." Cecelia said.
"Are you sure he is not making it up?" Manuel asked.
"Manu stop it." I said firmly.
"Look guys am sorry for what i did..I wish could remember what i did to him but the only thing i remember is the nightmare car crash." Elijah said as i looked at him.
"I can't believe am saying this but i prefer the old Elijah back..this is boring though he looks more handsome." Cecelia said motioning to Elijah.
"Cecy am your fuckin boyfriend." Philip said rolling his eyes.
"I know no one is more handsome to me as you hahah." She said laughing giving philip a peck on his cheek as he blushed.
"They look good together." Elijah whispered to me as i smiled.
"What is he saying?" Philip asked.
"He said you look good together." I replied.
"Hahah i wish you knew how you two were adorable couple back then." Cecelia said to him as Elijah turn to face me grinning.
"So you babysitting him?" Manuel annoyance continued.
"Why you so big headed?" I asked Manuel.
"Am trying to put some sense in you." He said.
"Cool down man." Elijah said to Manuel.
"What the fuck did you just say to me?" Manuel asked.
"Just let him be." Philip said to Manuel.
"You such a drama king Manuel." Cecelia added.
"This guy ruined my moods..why did you bring him anyway?...he should stay locked in mental institution not to cause more accidents." Manuel said.
"Shut the fuck up!..how dare you mock his accident?...do you know what he went through?...for Godsake people died." I said angrily to manuel.
"Am sorry..so sorry for making you feel that way to me..." Elijah said with a confused sad look.
"Stop apologizing to him...infact he should aplogised to you." I said.
"For what?...him cheating on you or him and his gang getting themselves drunk and acting irresponsible driving recklessly towards their accident?" Manuel asked.
"Uhhm..You hate me that much?" Elijah sighed and said.
"Elijah let's get the fuck out of here." I said standing up.
"Ike you just arrived now." Cecelia said to me.
"Manuel look what you done now." Philip said.
"You seriously leaving? choosing him over us?" Manuel asked.
"I don't want him to continue ruining your moods..so am doin you a favour." I said leaving with Elijah.
"Please don be mad at me ike." I heard Manuel saying behind as we left the lounge.
"Is he always like that?" Elijah asked me when we were inside my car.
"You two weren't that close..you will understand when you get your m emories back." I replied as i started the car engine.
"Thanks for defending me back there." He said smiling.
"I had no choice..didn't you here him?..am your babysitter." I said as Elijah gave out a light laughter as we hit the road to st.peter's park while chatting.