ALLEN
"JULEKA!" I yelled on seeing how that truck knocked her down with force.I felt my entire body shiver at the sight of Juleka's accident, sending me racing to her unconcious body on the road.I fell on my knees, pulling her bloodied body into my arms and rushing back into the hospital.Doctor Nicole admitted her at once, carrying out treatments on Juleka.I was outside, pacing about the room, feeling my heart rising to my throat when Juleka came to mind.For three years I've never seen her as someone worthy of care. I have always portrayed her as a good for nothing woman.But for the first time ever, I felt something for her.I felt closer to Juleka."Please be fine, Juleka," I hoped, still pacing about.That's when Doctor Nicole stepped out to see me."How's my wife?" I asked, rushing to her point.She gave me a nasty look before responding. "She's going to be fine, " She notified me.I felt better on hearing that."But she lost the baby," She added.A thud came in my chest, remembering why we where at the hospital in the first place."My baby is gone?""Isn't that what you wanted? The accident took the baby's life. Now that's going to be a problem for your wife, because she won't be able to have a baby after this," She said, openly blaming me for it."I warned you about this when you said she wanted the abortion, and now we can't do anything," She pointed out, reminding me of her words back then.Guilt came taking over, making me regret my decision on the little one.I requested to see Juleka, but Doctor Nicole refused me, saying she's resting.I decided to wait for her to wake before I'd go in."I'll make things right, Juleka. I promise."After waiting for what felt like a million years, I went into Juleka's room to see her without letting Doctor Nicole know.But when I stepped in, I found the room empty.A nurse came in to send me away, but I immediately demanded for Juleka's whereabouts, in which she couldn't respond to."Where's my wife?!" I yelled out, getting other nurses and Doctor Nicole rushing in.They went around searching for Juleka, just to discover that she was missing."How is she missing? Find her or I'll make you regret!" I threatened all of them.A search was conducted around the hospital, but no one found Juleka.Just when I thought all hope was lost, a security guard reported seeing her leaving the hospital some minutes ago."What?! And you didn't stop her?! Imbeciles!"Quickly, along with my guards, we rushed out to find Juleka, asking passersby if they had seen her.Only two people pointed out where they had seen her heading.She was seen making her way to the closed bridge which was under construction.Terrified, I hurried over there and found Juleka standing at the brim of the bridge.My heart flew to my throat as I screamed out her name, "JULEKA!" Racing towards her."Stop!" Juleka ordered when I got close.I did as she wanted, realizing what she intended on doing."Juleka, please... don't jump. Just come down so we can talk," I pleaded, drawing nearer to her.But when I moved closer, she drew back, planting more fear in my heart.I stopped, begging Juleka to get down, but she chose to stay deaf to my call.Fully aware of her reason, I went on my knees and begged Juleka for forgiveness, promising to give her the life she truly deserves."I promise to change. I'll stop hurting you. Juleka, you can see your father now. You can... You can also pursue your career. Anything you want, I'd do it. Just get down, please.""You promise to change?" She asked, looking into my eyes.I nodded, assuring her that I'd be a better person.I watched Juleka look out to the open sea below the bridge, saying, " No, I rather die than spend another day with you."In split seconds, Juleka jumped off the bridge, choosing death over me."JULEKA!" I screamed, almost jumping after her. But I was stopped by my guards who arrived after Juleka left me.She's gone.."A toast to our partnership," Sebastian raised, lifting his glass high.I, along with Miranda, lifted our glasses to celebrate our five years partnership.It's been five years since I lost Juleka and bagged a deal with Miranda's father, Sebastian, a business tycoon known around for his works.It was an easy task all thanks to Miranda's feelings for me. Her crave to have a bachelor like myself in her life, got her father joining hands with me in no time.And my company has been doing greatly."Join us for dinner, Allen. Miranda has decided to make something special tonight," Sebastian requested while Miranda blushed at me.I had to turn down the offer, bringing up my work."I need to attend to something at the company," I said.Sebastian accepted my excuse, looking at his daughter to hear from her.Miranda had a sad face on, showing her wish to have me around."Next time, I promise," I assured her, planting a kiss on her hand.She smiled, also giving me the go ahead to leave.A kiss to the hand is enough to get Miranda on my side.I immediately left their home, heading down to the company.While driving, my mind went to Juleka.Today marks five years since she left me for death. I had conducted a search for her then, but her body wasn't found.The divers claimed the current must have swept her away, but I was desperate to find her.They went on but gave up after returning with multiple zero reports.I couldn't stay at the celebration for long with her memories flooding my head.It only made me regret my past decisions."How I wish I stopped you from jumping off that bridge." I sighed, taking a turning.Suddenly, I couldn't stop my car when I tried to pull the break.I tried to control the wheels but my car ran out of control, bashing straight into a tree."Someone call the ambulance! " I heard in the background, feeling my head spinning as I passed out.."The patient had an accident. He'll be fine. Just try and reach out to a friend or relation."My eyes came dimming on hearing a voice talking to someone.I opened my eyes to find myself in the hospital, bandaged from the head.Before me stood a curvy lady with her back at me, talking to a nurse.When I tried to sit up, I heard, " Doctor, he's awake."That got me lifting my gaze at the two ladies in the room with me.As soon as the doctor turned around to see me, my eyes grew large, staring at her in shock."Juleka?!"The doctor turned out to be Juleka.She's my doctor.ALLEN"Oh, this is great. The patient is awake," She said, smiling at me.I couldn't believe my eyes. Was I dreaming or was I dead?I stared at Juleka, who came before me, placing her back hand on my forehead, and asking, "How do you feel?"This was no dream! I could feel Juleka's touch! She drew her hand from me, looking a bit puzzled."I hope he's not broken," She directed the question to the nurse, touching me on my cheek.I could feel her smooth hand caressing my face."Get Doctor Verman please, " She requested from the nurse, who left us to attend the errand."You'll be alright, Mr Cadell," She assured me, giving a curve to the side of her lip.My entire body came triggering at her touch. I buried myself in her caress, wanting to feel more of her."Mr Cadell, I hope you're okay?" She asked."Juleka," I called her name, as she gazed back at me in astonishment."How did you know my name?" She asked, acting weird.Juleka chuckled, talking about her role as a Doctor and how so many
ALLEN"What do you say, Allen?" Pedro asked me.We both sat in my room at the hospital, thinking of what to do with Juleka's case."The doctor said if we try to make her remember, she might end up having a brain damage. But if we leave her, she'd remember on her own, but we don't know how long, " Pedro repeated the doctors words to me.My mind was perambulating on the matter, wondering what would happen when I try to make Juleka remember the past."It's worth a try if we get her to remember me, " I said, finding that idea more preferable than waiting for heaven knows how long.But when I thought of the past and my harsh treatment on her, worries took over."What if she leaves me when she remembers? What if she tries to kill herself again?" I panicked, scared of losing Juleka all over.I can't go through that phase anymore.Pedro suggested we try and see if it'd work.I thought about it and planned to make peace with Juleka if the plan works."I won't let her out of my sight ever again
ALLEN"How is she?" I asked Pedro.Pedro, who was around the hospital, saw Ben taking Juleka in for treatment.That got him calling to know what had happened. So, I sent him to check up on Juleka."She's fine," He shared."Did the doctor say anything about her brain?" I asked, pacing in my room.Pedro shared the report he got from the doctor without Ben's knowledge."You are lucky Allen. You almost cooked her brain. The pressure was too much for her. Juleka is a tough lady. She managed to pass the phase, " Pedro said.I was relieved to hear she was fine, but curious to know if she remembered anything."No, she doesn't. She's still the same.""Pedro, Juleka was remembering everything. She kept calling me by my name like she always does.""And you almost cooked her head off. Not cooked, but fried! What were you actually reminding her off? " He asked, but I didn't give him an answer. Instead, I showed my readiness in repeating the trick once more."Just one more time and I'm sure she'd
JULEKAThere was a sudden wave of calmness that took over me after speaking with Allen.He agreed to stop pestering me with his constant troubles and assumptions, and I felt relieved."I should take my leave now, Mr Cadell," I said, rising to my feet."Wait," Allen uttered, taking hold of my hand suddenly.My body suddenly shivered at his grip, wondering if he has returned back to that habit of his."After what we discussed, he still what's to repeat himself? What is wrong...""Let me drop you off, please, " He offered.I felt flushed and also ashamed of my thoughts. I mistook his action for his stubbornness.I need to control myself."Oh, there's no need for that. I came in my vehicle. Thank you, " I appreciated with a kind rejection, drawing my hands away from Allen's grip.He didn't fight back or tried to stop me. I guessed he finally accepted the agreement. Allen hummed o
ALLEN"You have to be joking," Pedro uttered at the plan I shared with him."It's not a joke. I'm serious. I agreed to be Juleka's friend, but I'll use that friendship to get her back. I will make her fall in love with me all over.""Are you insane? Allen, don't even think about it.""Why?" I questioned, seeing disapproval in Pedro's eyes over my plan.He swayed his head and said, "Look Allen, you seem to have forgotten what happened to you when you tried to get Juleka's attention. That inspector almost killed you. Look at your mouth for heaven sake!"He pointed at my lip which still had bruises at the side. I frowned at him, turning my face away from his point."Dude, forget you're a billionaire. Inspector Ben doesn't give a damn. That dude hates you like crazy.""I don't care, " I stood my ground, refusing to accept the negativity coming from my own friend."That man has my wife. I can't leave Juleka
ALLEN"The meal was lovely. I really enjoyed myself," I commented, exiting the house with Juleka following from the side."I'm glad you enjoyed it Allen. Just happy you could join us, " She appreciated, walking along with me.Indeed her food was good. In fact, her meal brings back memories.Her cooking hasn't changed. It's still the same way from those years. This is indeed my Juleka.Back then, I rarely had her meal. I always found a fault with it just because of my pride and ego.To me then, her food was garbage. It's either I eat with Miranda and her father to build my relationship with them or I head to a restaurant to get something to eat.The only time I eat with Juleka is when she begs me to eat and I just agree to it, so I could find an issue and scold her. But now, I miss all those times.Her food was never bad. They were good and had great taste.I still remember the taste from back
JULEKAMy break was finally over. I resumed with my work at the hospital, relieving myself from some household chores. Ben has all that covered, only when he returns back home with Ethan after a long day of work.That's one of the things I love about our relationship. Having a supportive and understanding partner is the best thing ever.I arrived at the hospital to attend to a patient in ward eighty five.It was a little girl who got a splinter while playing in her father's woodwork ground."Calm down dear. Just relax and be calm," I comforted her while she was inhaling and exhaling in fear."Am I gonna bleed?" She asked with worry in her eyes, and I couldn't help but admire her innocence.When she asked that question, getting all shaky after seeing the little picker in my hand, I immediately seized that moment to distract her from my work, asking about other fun things a girl of her age would like. "
JULEKAGoodness! Why is he here? And on a day when Ben is around?! I felt worried while staring at Allen. He just stayed at the corner, smiling at me with a wave.My whole body shivered, thinking of how Ben would react when he sees him.I mean he now knows that Allen is friends with us. Maybe he won't... "Is that Cadell? " Ben's deep harsh voice came in, questioning me.I took my gaze at him and noticed how angry he looked on seeing Allen.This left me troubled."What is he doing here?" Ben questioned in anger. With the matter of the prisoner that tried to commit suicide, Ben was filled with stress and vexation. Now seeing Allen here at the hospital has increased it even more.Quickly, I intervened."Maybe he's here for a check up.""Check up? Really?" He asked, lifting his brow at me.I nodded, reminding him of who Allen was to us now."He's our