To Be One (ENGLISH VERSION)

Chapter 8: Scorpion's Sting

Chapter 8: Scorpion's Sting

Janine's POV

"Are you sure this is all we needed?" I asked Pearl, looking at the paper bag that was resting on my lap, checking all of the vegetables and spices that we bought, she immediately checked her phone and scrolled it.

"Let's check it again, carrots, potatoes, peppers and of course the star of our dish, curry powder. Did we have everything?" She asked.

"I think it's fine, everything's here, I'm just thankful we've got potatoes," I smiled back as a reply. She stretched her arms upwards and let out a deep breath.

"That's good. I thought we're going back to the market," she laughed and looked at me grinning.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" I asked weirdly.

"Nothing, it's just that I remembered you love potatoes... D-Do you remember it?" Pearl said warily, giving me that worried look.

I shook my head. "I'm afraid not, some of my memories are still vague and I couldn't remember some of it from the past, but I guess my liking for potatoes is forever etched in my heart." I said, smiling faintly.

"Well even if you can't remember the past, what's important is that you're creating new memories with us, I believe you will remember it bit by bit!" She said, putting her thumbs up at me. I nodded at her and then she looked out the window, with her face painted with a faint smile and eyes that were searching for something.

Honestly I don't want to force myself to remember everything back then...

We're actually inside of our family car and we're on our way to Jade's residence. We made this plan just today to relax and have some bonding since yesterday wasn't a pleasant day. The rampage, and Asher's confession is something that is hard to absorb. The car turns left, the sight of tall infrastructure and restless city has disappeared, it changed into small houses with more trees. The road has become narrowed and it only means we're near to our destination. One more turn and Jade's house appeared in our sight.

"Miss Janine, Miss Pearl we're here," I took a glance from the window to the house that is in front of us. Eustace's residence is not that small and not too big, it's enough for a small family like them and what I meant by Eustace is Jade's surname, but what I like in their place is the different kinds of plants, orchids and flowers that they're keeping.

"Thank you so much Harvey for today," I replied to our family driver. Within his mid-sixties, wrinkled face, and some of his white hair, Harvey never failed to accomplish his duties. He considered himself as my guardian.

I laugh at the thought because he looks exactly as what a butler would look like, well he's wearing a tailcoat that added to that particular requirement to look like one. I shook my head, enough of my playful thoughts. Sir Harvey has been a part of our family since I was a kid and since my parents are abroad and doing our business there, Harvey stood up to be my father figure.

"What time shall I fetch you Milady?" He asked politely looking back at us from the front seat.

"You don't have to be that polite Harvey, it's just me and Pearl you know," Pearl and I laughed a little. Harvey blushed in front of us. "You know it's my habit, Miss Janine, now I feel embarrassed in front of two beautiful young ladies." His words made us laugh more.

"Aww! You don't have to say that Harvey! Heaven knows what they were thinking when I was born!" Pearl said while waving her fingers, trying to be humble.

"It's fun to see you like this Harvey," I giggled, which made him look down with such a shy face. "I'll just send you a text later okay?"

Harvey nodded to us. "Understood, with that I hope the two of you have a nice day."