39: We meet again II

"We meet again, Salem. I think it's time for you to return my memories," Orion said, his eyes locked on Salem.

For a long while, Jade and Salem just stood there staring at Orion, both with different expressions on their face.

Jade had a look of surprise and bewilderment on his face. The last time he saw Orion was after he took the secret path to escape into the forest. Did Orion follow him after that?

While Jade pondered silently, Salem was rendered speechless. Memories flooded her senses as she gazed upon Orion. Memories of their time together before he begged her to erase his own memory and before he disappeared from the village. It was too much for her to handle. After so many years, all he had to say was for her to bring back his memories? Did he only see her as a tool to use?

Suddenly overwhelmed with anger, she marched up where Orion stood and slapped him hard across his face.

There was a shocked silence, and Orion slowly raised his hand and touched his stinging cheek.

"I miss