Chapter 3

[End of flashback]

I was back to the present now. With that promise at her dying state in my mind, I had the belief that the girl which I had just seen was the comeback Amy. I was anticipating Kenny to come back and tell me all he had found out about the girl.

I went to the bar and sat down. I was so excited that I could collapse that moment if I kept standing. I sat down and dropped my drink. The lady I had just seen took hold of my mind.

The barman seemed to see my state and he engaged me in a discussion.

“Hello sir. Is there anything wrong.” The barman asked as he gazed at me with a concerned look.

“Oh! Hello. There is nothing wrong with me.” I replied as I gazed uncomfortably.

“You don't look comfortable. ” He pointed out.

“Oh, I am very comfortable. But why are you questioning me this way? I just came to sit here and you are acting like we have known each other for years. That is a strange behavior if you ask me.” I replied sternly.

The barman seemed uneasy about my statement. It seemed I had been too harsh on him. He was only trying to show concern about my well being.

“I am sorry if I have embarrassed you. I didn't mean to.” The barman apologized. His apology made me feel a bit sorry for him.

“No, I am sorry for that. I was only concerned about something. What I have in my mind is affecting my behavior.” I apologized solemnly.

The barman seemed to understand my position as he started to share some things with me. I began to think that we could be great pals.

He started to tell him tales after tales and that made me distracted a bit. In that situation, distraction was what I needed most.

I was so infatuated by these tales that I didn't know how time went back. Just as he finished one of his tales, I snapped back and remembered that I had told Kenny to find out about the strange girl that I had seen.

Now, I knew how Kenny got confused sometimes. I could guess that Kenny would be looking all over for me now. Quickly I left the bar and went to search for him as well. I could imagine him yelling at me upon seeing me.

As I passed by, I watched everyone passing by to the exit door. I was so deliberate at doing this that I hit a lady who was coming from the opposite direction. It wasn't intentional. It happened as I was looking in the opposite direction, I mistakenly jammed my body against hers. I managed to grab her before she fell and glanced at her.

Oh goodness!

It was emotional. It was heart melting. It was so unexpected that I lacked words to express it.

Right there in my arms were the lady I had seen. It was my comeback Amy. I didn't know what I was doing so I mistakenly called her name.

“Amy.” I called.

“Yes. How do you know my name?” The lady replied.

I let her on her feet properly and looked at her tenderly.

“How do you know my name?” She asked again as she gazed at me back in concern. She was probably suspicious of me, a total stranger who knew her name.

That moment, I had wished to tell her all and that she was my comeback Amy but I couldn't. I felt like confessing my love to her immediately and let our love continue but I couldn't just bring myself to do it. It seemed so improper.

“You haven't told me how you knew my name.” Amy said as she looked inside my eyes deeply.

“I don't think you would want to know.” I replied with a smile.

“Really? Why do you think so?” She asked back. I was getting drawn closer to her. My past Amy also had the same inquisitive nature.

“You don't need to know, my dear Amy. Moreover, we are going to meet very soon. Maybe then, I will tell you.” I tell her, making her more confused. However, Amy didn't pursue the matter like I had thought. She left there immediately with a show of courtesy.

Just as she left my sight, I saw Kenny calling out for me. I heeded him and went to see him.

“Everything fits. She might as well be your past Amy.” Kenny said as soon as I got to him. He was bursting to talk.

“Yes, I know right. What have you found out about her?” I asked with anxiousness riding in my voice. I was quite bewildered and I considered what could have happened if I had missed the party.

“Well, a lot. I don't think we should discuss it here. Why don't we go home?” Kenny said and I agreed with him.

Everything seemed done there and I headed for home where a real inquisitive session would fan out.