Who Are You?

Rose was leaning against the pillow on her back, staring blankly at the dull, beige-coloured wall in front of her. The images that popped in her head continuously torturing her peaceful heart. One was John, and another one, she had no idea. Who was he? Why did he is here but not John…

Thinking about John, her tears involuntarily brimmed in her eyes, before they slowly strolled down her cheek. She had witnessed untimely his death with her own eyes. A direct shot to the head. She reluctantly closed her eyes and let the tears slide down. There were so many questions she wanted to ask her parents. For all these years, they never mentioned about Gregory to her. Why? They also never talked about the night they rescued her from the scene. Mike… He must know about something.

Rose didn't realize Jude had entered her ward. Seeing her in tears, Jude's heart clenched. He went to her side, sat on the edge of the bed and pulled her into his arms. Rose cried uncontrollably in his arms that made his freshly changed shirt, drenched with her tears.

The fragrance that lingered on Jude no doubt able to calm her senses. Rose tried her best to control her tears from bursting out again when she finally looked up and met the mesmerizing black orbs staring back at her. She let him kissed her forehead while reluctantly closed her eyes. Cherished the taste.

But the question that came out from her rosy lips stunned Jude momentarily. Even Tony and Leah who stood at the doorway, dumbstruck.

"I'm sorry… But who are you?" His world suddenly crumbled apart. Blackened for a brief moment.

"Honey, hey… I'm Jude," his voice shook. Rose blinked her eyes numerous time, trying hard to recollect her memories about the man sat next to her.

"Er… I'm sorry… Jude?" she was bewildered. Why did I have no recollection about him? But his presence makes me feel peaceful. Make me feel safe.

"Rose… Honey… You don't remember me?" he couldn't believe his ears. This was insane! They were a pair of a lover, engaged to each other and soon, married each other!

"I don't…" There was hesitation in her voice. The atmosphere became awkward and stiff.

"Rose! How is your day today?" Leah chimed in, saving them from the awkwardness. Rose quickly turned to see it was Leah.

"Leah?" Jude was stunned, yet for another time. She could remember Leah, but not him? What was happening? Selective amnesia? He looked at Tony and sent him a few secret gestures in which Tony complied immediately.

"I'm happy to see you finally gained consciousness!" Leah took her hands and squeezed them lightly. Rose smiled.

"Ehmm…" Jude cleared his throat and stood. His pursed his lips reluctantly and pretending to rearrange his shirt. He then looked at Rose lovingly.

"I guess I need to go for a while. You two can talk," Rose nodded her head readily, while Leah became speechless when she saw how eager Rose was to send Jude off from the room. She suddenly felt sorry for Jude seeing that he was given a cold shoulder.

Jude caressed her cheeks before he turned on his heels and left them alone.

Leah held Rose's hand.

"Rose, don't you know who is he?" she asked and looked puzzled. Rose shook her head. Her fingers clenched nervously.

"I don't… But I like his vibe. His presence is warm and tranquil. And he has a strong sense of security. Who is he?" the way she described Jude made Leah smirked. She really had no idea how to tell her about his identity.

Jude who was stood outside the room instantly felt warmth crept to his heart. It's okay if she forgets about him, about he is to her, as long as his presence is worth it. Honey… I will wait for you to remember me… To remember our love… With that thought, he walked away towards Samuel's office.

Back in the ward.

Leah sighed. She quickly took her Samsung Note 10Plus. She tapped on it for a little while before she shoved it into Rose's hands. Rose looked at her, confusion written all over her pale face. She slowly diverted her eyes to the tablet and gasped.

They were pictures of her and the man. Jude Townshend? Engaged? To-be marry on the 27th October 201x? She glanced at Leah with puzzled. Her hands shook.

"This was the first picture of you two which sparked a lot of rumors before," Leah reminisced the day when she had come across the pictures and the rumors going around about Rose and Jude. Even some speculated that was the reason for Rose to cast aside Devon Luke at that time.

Rose studied the pictures with interest. She scrolled through the gallery slowly until she came to where Jude proposed her. She really had no idea about him. Not even when he grandly proposed her. She closed her eyes, trying hard to recall her memories on Jude Townshend, but to no avail.

"I've becoming Smith's CEO?" she was surprised when Leah told her about her position in the company. Leah nodded her head slightly. Rose tilted her head slightly, frowning deeply.

"Then, George?" Leah's expression fell and Rose could sense something was wrong with the way Leah look. Leah inhaled deeply the air into her lung and gently patted Rose's hands.

"George has long gone," her voice shook. Gasped. Rose gaped. She blinked her eyes in denial, shaking her head vigorously.

"No… No… Not George too…" She mumbled incoherently. No, impossible… She closed her eyes again, leaned forcefully against the bedhead, still shaking her head.

"What happened?" she quickly looked up and saw Jude. Her tears flowing freely down her cheeks. Jude began to feel nervous and his heart was swelled with concern for his dear love. He rushed to her side and wrapped her in his arms while Leah moved to the side. Tears strolled her cheeks too. It was such a heart-wrecking to see her best friend to cry so hard when her health didn't compromise.

Rose returned his hug, tight. It was as if her dear life depended on him to survive.

"Don't leave me… Don't go… Don't…" she mumbled between her sobs and it was clear to his ears. Jude caressed her back tenderly to soothe her turmoiled heart. "Please… Don't leave me…" His own heart was wrenching upon hearing her words. Tony and Leah also could hear her soul-wrenching words that made them felt gloomy.

"I won't. I promise." He could feel her nodding her head slowly but her arms around his waist tightened. He sighed. He turned slightly to the crying Leah, nodded his head slightly and Leah reluctantly walked away, accompanied by Tony, who had a gloomy expression on his face.

He didn't know how long it had been when he finally realized she was asleep in his arms. He slowly laid her down, tucked the blanket and caressed her tear-stained face. Although he didn't know what had triggered her to cry so hard, he vowed to make her happy, at all times.