Love are Lies
~Rachael Wang :)
Chapter 11: Time Forgets
I flipped through the photo albums, finding so many happy memories of me with Damian… however, Alexander had no proof.
I really didn't know what to choose.
The pictures were really a beautiful sight. We held hands in most of them or he was hugging me from behind. I couldn't believe how many different places we took pictures in.
Supermarkets, festivals, amusement parks, mountains, forests and villages which look nothing like the scenery outside the hospital window.
"I look so happy in all of them," I smiled.
"Of course," he said sarcastically, "I'm the best guy there is."
I looked at him with the 'yeah right loser' face (which I had no idea why I did that).
He laughed, "You're still the same Lucy. You always show me the 'yeah right' face."
He knew me unexpectedly well and I guess I had to trust him. Who else would know me this much besides my family?
"I still can't remember you much… but you're really a nice guy."
"Thanks."
-Knock knock- Someone interrupted our conversation and my family reunion.
"Um… sorry to come in so suddenly, but is this Lucy?"
"Yeah, what's wrong nurse?"
"Oh nothing much. We're going to switch your room, do you mind?"
"Of course not, we can go now if you insist," I said.
"Thank you so much," she replied, "You'll be going to room 80 on the 2nd floor."
"Sure, come on, let's go." I told everyone.
We slowly moved all my stuff to room 80 and cleared our previous room. It didn't really feel different, but there was company in my room.
It seems like I'm sharing it with another boy.
"Hi," I held my hand my hand out with a bright smile to the boy, "I'm Lucy, it's nice to have some company in the hospital room when no one visits."
He looked at me. "I'm Jaden." He looked at me with large, crystal blue eyes. 'How pretty', I thought to myself.
His golden blonde hair matched with his eyes nicely… he fits the image of a theoretical angel.
"This is my family and these are my friends." I pointed them out.
Damian gave an ill look and turned away without a sound. I thought that he might have been nice enough to say hi or greet him.
But then I realized that I called Damian a 'friend' instead of boyfriend. But… I can't confirm that right now. Sorry Damian.
"Go back to the bed Lucy," my mother said, "Getting rest is necessary for now."
"Sure and don't worry so much… mom." I hesitated at the last word.
She brightened her expression and we began talking about my lost memories. I can't believe I did so many weird things.
But when my brothers and mom left, it was just me and Damian; not including the boy I'm sharing the room with.
"I have to go in about an hour, what do you want to talk about?"
"Well… How come you spend so much time with me?"
"You… always asking dense questions," he laughed softly, "Because I'm still in love with you even though you've forgotten me."
I stared at him and felt butterflies in my stomach. Although I really liked him, I couldn't think of him as a boyfriend just yet… he must be heartbroken inside.
"That's really nice… but" I had to tell him straight forward.
"It's okay," he stopped me, "I'll wait as long as you want me to wait."
"Even if its forever?" I asked.
"Of course, as long as you're with me in the end." He smiled, "I'll wait of course."
I though awkwardly and asked, "But… what if I'm not with you in the end?"
The silence broke the happiness in our conversation. Maybe I shouldn't have said that.
"Ah. That would be very sad wouldn't it," he smiled with a sad expression.
"I'm… sorry I asked," I apologized, "I didn't mean to say such an inappropriate thing to you."
"It's fine," he sighed. "I should be going."
I thought he said he was going to leave in an hour… and it's only been about 5- 10 minutes. But I guess I shouldn't say anything to make this moment worse.
"Uh, yeah. Bye Damian."
He walked out of the room with no comment and I watched him solemnly walk away and not turn back to look at me once.
"He wanted you to tell him 'Don't go' or some sappy thing like that."
"Huh?" I looked around… Oh right, that was probably Jaden talking. "Why do you say that?" I dragged the curtain to see him clearly.
"Obviously he left before the hour because of your comment, however, he was hoping you would ask him to stay. This means he wants you to respond."
I thought about it, "You're right…"
"And… you have so many people visiting you and spending so many hours with you."
"Yeah," I smiled, "I don't remember them, but they're so nice to me."
"I really do envy you."
"What do you mean?" I asked. Something told me that his family or friends don't usually come around often.
"They seem to forget about me all the time."
My heart throbbed slightly in guilt. We were all happy and laughing, chatting away; Jaden was watching in the sidelines with sorrow. We basically shoved it right in his face.
"I'm sorry… but if it's not rude to ask, what happened with you and your family?"
"You know… I guess time forgets."
"Time forgets?"