Chapter 8

He was taken aback.

"What?" I inquired, my curiosity piqued.

"I will not respond because I am scared it will give you a headache."

"No, it won't, and I also said it'll be bearable."

"Nope."

I have a feeling things isn't right. He is attempting to avoid answering the question.

"I have to go now; I forgot it's my friend's birthday today."

"What?"

"Bye."

What's the matter with him? He walked away without properly answering my query.

"Shiloa, are you busy?" Micah asked

"Why?"

"Would you like to come along with us?"

"Where?"

"You know, in our house."

"I'll send a message to my mother."

As I already stated, I texted my mother to inform her of my plans.

"Where are Madison and Kanela?"

"In the restroom."

Despite my desire to rest, I let them take me to the place. I don't want to disappoint them. Maybe I've always been like this.

"Guys, I need to change my clothing; wait on the couch."

"Shiloa? Are you sure you're good with this?" Kanela inquires, with her voice, I can sense that she's worried.

"Besides, I don't want to be the kill joy in our group."

"There's no pressure; simply let us know if you don't want to."

"Don't worry, everything'll be alright; I texted Mom about it."

"Owkay."

"Is this not going to trigger your amnesia?" It was Madison who asked.

"I'm not sure, but I'd like to remember stuff."

I noticed that they were terrified. Is there something wrong?

"Hey! How are you guys fine?" I inquired.

"Y-yeah." In unison.

I laughed with their reaction.

"Are you worried that I'll suffer much more?"

"Y-yes, that's it."

"Remain calm; I'm not going to force myself to recall things; someone once told me that straining myself to remember things causes my memories to disappear."

"Care to share what's the tea?" It wa Micah who interrupted us.

"What is tea?"Do you want tea?" I wondered.

"HAHAHA, it's not that. I wanna know what you guys are talking about."

"I'm really sorry."

So what we did was had a good time, and I got a feeling something isn't quite right, but I'm not sure what it is.

My phone rang, and I answered it.

"Hi."

"Where have you gone?"

"Can you tell me who you are?"

"It's me, Shiloa."

"Who are you?"

"Your brother," he said, and I'm frowning.

"Please don't make things difficult for me because I don't have a sibling."

"In the hospital."

Then I recall the man my mother was with when I awoke.

"Ow."

"Can you tell me what you want?"

"Do you mind if I pay you a visit?"

"No."

"Come on, Shiloa."

"I'm not at home."

"Where have you gone?"

"Micah's crib, do you remember them?"

"Are you with Kanela and Madison?"

"Yap."

"What the hell?!!" he screams angrily.

"What's the matter?"

"I'll come get you."

"What's the issue?"

"Get out of that house as soon as possible."

"No, tell me first."

"Just get out of there."

He hung up on me, leaving me puzzled.

"Who's that?" Madison asked.

"Brother."

She had become immobile. What's the matter with these people? Is it possible for them to just tell me what's going on?

"Can you tell me why he called?"

"He wants to meet me."

"Awww, how sweet." Micah came in.

"The last time we had free time was when we were in the hospital."

I was simply thinking about his reaction when he found out I was with them.

"He wants to pick me up, by the way."

"W-why?" Kanela joined us.

"He wants to see me." I repeated.

"Do you think he'll come here?"

"I believe he's on his way."

"It appears that he genuinely misses you."

"In a way."

A car came to a halt in front of Micah's house, which we heard.

"Speaking of, he's here."

As I walked out the door, I noticed him leaning beside his car, waiting for me.

"Can I borrow my sister, girls?"

"S-sure."

"All right, Shiloa, let's go."

I can see his worried brow as he gets closer to us. I'm not sure the girls will notice.I was about to say something, but I restrained myself.

We got in his car and left.

"Now, can you explain me why you're so irritated on the phone?"

"A-ah, I just worry they won't let you travel with me." He's lying when says that.

"Uh oh, that's not a good reason."

"Look, I've missed you, and I'm just terrified that something bad may happen again."

"Don't worry, they're harmless."

"You can't make me believe; I don't want to see you suffer."

"All right."

Something doesn't feel right to me.

"Where do you wish to go?"

"You're the one who stopped us from having fun and now you don't know where we're going? Are you serious?"

"All right, I'll take you where you want to go."

I simply closed my eyes and gazed out the window. I'm not familiar with the route we're travelling; of course, I've had amnesia, so how could I be?

"Where are we going?" I inquired, just to pique my interest.

"Somewhere you've always wanted to visit."

"Before?"

"Yes."

I just kept my mouth shut and waited for the car to come to a complete halt.

I'm dozing off. The breeze was on my face when I awoke. I noticed city lights as I looked around.

"Wow, that's really lovely."

"You like it?"

"Yes, yes. It's beautiful."

"HAHAHAHA I imagine you as a child."

"Please, stop. It's so peaceful."

"I'm glad you like it; but, I recall that you forgot everything, so there's a chance you won't like what you liked before."

"Thank you, even if you were upset with me a while back."

"Please accept my apologies. Don't worry about Mom; I texted her to let her know you're safe."

"I'm starving; do you have any food?"

"The ravenous Shiloa has awoken."

"Are you telling me you didn't pack any food?"

"Easy. I brought some snacks with us on the trip, but you didn't notice because your sleepy head had turned on."

He opened the door of the back seat and grabs a snack.

"Here's your food, your highness." He was fooling around and he was bending his knees while showing the food.

"What do you name this?" I questioned, the food appearing to be delicious.

"Filipino Street Foods."

He placed the foods into his car's hood.

"You know, we used to bond like this before."

I'm speechless because I'm unable to recall anything.

"I remember the time I drove you here without telling mom, and her reaction was so amusing that she wouldn't let me use my car after that. HAHAHA"

"I hope I can remember now, since I'm still lost."

"Just wait, you'll recall everything."

"Can you tell me how soon that is?"

"Shiloa, give yourself permission to go through the processes. The investigation is ongoing, I will make certain that those who abused you suffer."

"Since the topic is serious, can you tell me about our family?"

"I can't tell you right now, and it'll trigger your head."

"All right, alright. I have a question."

"What exactly is it?"

"Do you know who the Dean is at the school where I am now enrolled?"

"Yes."

"What is my relationship with him?"

"He's your..."