Please Let Me Remember You

I can’t sleep that night. I can already see the sun rising telling me that it’s morning but still yesterday’s events kept on bothering me.

What just happened with Jake? Did I do something wrong? Is he that mad at me?

And why can’t I just forget about what happened?

Sighs...

Lying in my bed won’t get me anywhere so I lazily got up and did my morning routine.

As I got out of my room, I can’t help but stare at Rick’s and Jake’s room.

I know they’re hiding something. Yesterday’s event just confirmed it. And I’ll find out about it for sure.

When I got to the kitchen to cook breakfast, I was surprised to find Harold and Luke talking in there.

Luckily they didn’t notice me so I still had a chance to hide myself and listen.

“What are you saying?”, Harold asked.

“I’m saying that we have to be much more discreet than ever. We can’t risk being find out.”, Luke answered.

“But we don’t have to. Don’t you think we can at least make an exception?”

“Do not take this lightly, Harold. The dangers of having us around are much worse than just knowing us. You should know that by now.”

“I know that, Luke. But still can’t we just tell her?”

Her?! Are they talking about me?

“Not yet. She had already began being suspicious about us. Only time will tell if she is ready.”

“But she knows you, Luke. All of you.”

“Knew, Harold. And that maybe the situation but still, it will be easier for all of us and also..for him.”

“Is he still being stubborn?”

“You can’t blame him for being like that. He knows the risk of being with him will do. It amazes me to think that he can endure such torture.”

“Yes, so am I. I may not know how it feels but by the way he acts, I say it’s really hard for him.”

I heard someone sigh. Maybe it’s Luke.

What do they mean of him?

“Well, the fact of the matter is, I don’t think she should find out about it for now. We still have to see if they will all come back to her or if she is ready for it.”

Then another sigh, maybe Harold.

“You’re right. But you will tell her right, Luke?”, Harold pressed.

“Only time will tell, my friend. Only time.”

Then, silence. Are they done? Maybe I should appear now.

“You’re early today, Miss Lhia.”, somebody said beside my ear making me jump.

I looked at my left and saw Luke leaning towards me. Does he know I’m listening?

“Oh..umm..yeah..well I couldn’t sleep too much last night. And, so..umm..yeah..can’t sleep.”, I answered nervously.

He looked at me very suspiciously making me more nervous. Then, he smiled and patted my head.

“Well, you should rest the whole day then. It’s bad for little girls like you to be so tired. Especially naughty little girls.”, he said jokingly but with meaning then left.

I stared at where he disappeared. He knows I’m listening. No doubt it.

“Are you hungry, Lhia? I’m sorry if I haven’t made breakfast yet.”, Harold said calling my attention.

“No, it’s alright. I actually thought to make breakfast early.”

“Well, let’s make it then.”, he said happily that I couldn’t help but forget about their conversation.

We talked about so many things as we ate breakfast.

And because of that, I can’t help but feel sad that there were so many things that I missed during my absence. So many memories that I couldn’t be part with because I’m not here.

“So, how do you like it here so far?”, Harold started to say.

“Hmm..honestly, I say it’s very eventful.”

“Eventful? How so?”

“Let’s just say so many things happened to me during these past few days. Some of them good..some of them bad. Go figure.”

“Well, if it’s you, I wouldn’t doubt you’re days are, as you say, eventful. You do look like someone who can get into trouble or something wherever she goes.”, he said jokingly with a cheeky grin.

“Are you saying that I can’t handle a single day without getting into trouble? Why, Mr. Levin, that is no way to treat a lady. I’m hurt.”, I said dramatically.

He laughed animatedly with my little act that I couldn’t help but grin.

As we were about to finish breakfast, I can’t help but feel that Harold is also hiding something from me.

I know he wouldn’t do it without a reason but still, it’s sad to think that he keeps things from me.

But if I heard right from their conversation, I would know it sooner or later.

If I was really the one they’re talking about, then I would. But if not, well, I wouldn’t stand around and act dumb.

I’ll find about it sooner or later. No matter what it takes.