Chapter 25: Chapter 25

"Mama, I said Dada miss you." said Rick.

I was lost for words in several minutes when Rick told me that after he had approach me as soon as I enter his room. After preparing his favorite snack I came to his room to check if he is awake but I was shocked with what he said. I just ignored the kid and tell him as well as his father that the snacks are ready. But then again, he repeat what he said when we are on our way to the kitchen. I don't know how to react but I thank my very brilliant brain when an idea popped in my mind. I then made an advice to him that it is not a good thing to make up stories. I am not sure though if his father really said that he misses me but something tickles in my heart knowing that he really did. But knowing Rick he is sometimes naughty.

"I am sorry Dada." he said.

"It is fine bud." my boss said after nodding and pat his son's head.

"But Mama, just say what Rick noticed." Rick insisted.

I am not sure but when I look at my boss, his face was pail. I did not look at him for a long time since I will be attacked by severe headache if I do. So, I am not sure with what I saw. I can see the smile of my co-workers because of what this naughty child has been saying. At last we had reached the kitchen so I then immediately changed the topic to divert Rick's attention.

"Here baby, your favorite garden salad." I said with glee.

"Wow, Mama looks good." he said.

My strategy was effective because he suddenly stopped and his jaw dropped when he saw what I prepared for him. His eyes also sparkled with so much happiness and his mouth formed an O. I smiled looking at him. My heart is filled with joy every time I see him pleased with whatever I do for him, especially preparing meals.

"Wow, is that his new favorite?" my boss asked.

"I am not sure boss. But he likes it." I replied.

"He does not like vegetables. It is always world war whenever Aunt Roberta asked him to eat veggies. I heard everyone says Rick is now eating vegetables but I never saw it." my boss said.

Amusement is written all over his face. He was amazed and surprised at the same time to see his son eating the vegetable salad that I prepared. I can see satisfaction and joy while he was looking at his son who is now eating with big appetite.

"You sure know I am a chef right?" he asked.

"Yes, Sir. That is why I am a bit ashamed to offer you a meal." I said.

"Oh no, you don't have to be shy. What I am trying to say is that I am a chef but my expertise in cooking did not meet the standards of my son because he never eat what I prepared for him. He really hates vegetables and look at him now." he explained.

"Maybe it is because of my convincing powers." I said.

"Well, let's see. Maybe it is really your cooking skills." he said as he get some plate and spoon.

He nod and give me a thumbs up while chewing the food.

"This tastes so good. Where did you learn to cook? Do you have a culinary subject when you were studying?" he asked.

"No, Sir. I just learn it from my mother." I said.

"Wow, you have a potential to become a chef." he said.

I am flattered and glad that he liked the food that I cook same with his son. But the next thing he did was unexpected. I don't know how to react. He scoop a salad in his spoon and offered it to me.

"Open your mouth. I know you're hungry." he said.

"Oh, Dada will feed Mama. Wow so sweet." Rick suddenly said.

Because of that, it seems that my boss realized what he was doing. I look around and I saw the naughty smiles of my co-workers. Mr. Altagracia then cleared his throat to minimize the awkward atmosphere.

"Mama open mouth." Rick said.

"O-okay." I said.

I then quickly accepted the food my boss was offering to get it over with. Also, it would be rude if I decline and I don't want my boss to be offended if I refuse. But I want to regret what I did because everyone in the house clap their hands together with Rick who is now slightly jumping and shouting.

"What is going on here? What's with all the noise?" David said as he enters the dining room.

My doctor is really heaven sent today. I want to kiss him for saving me from that awkward moment.

"Here comes the king of bad timing so perfect." I heard my boss murmuring something but what he said was unclear.

"Uncle Dave!" Rick suddenly yelled with joy when he saw David.

"What's up, kiddo?" he said and the fist bumped. I saw my boss rolled his eyes at the two.

"You are here again to eat. You know what your tab is very long for always eating here in my house without invitation. You are really good in timing what time to come here to just eat." my boss said.

"What's your problem? You are so cruel to me. Since Aunt Roberta is gone you're becoming worst. I know you got all the nerve to treat me badly because Aunt Roberta is not around but expect Aunt Feliciana will hear about this." David dramatically said.

While my boss just tsked. He then check what's on the table and sit without saying a word.

"Thank you." David happily said after one of the house helpers grabbed a plate and fork for him.

"Wipe your saliva it's dropping on the food." my boss said as he throw a table napkin to David.

David just laugh and eat hungrily. My boss just shook his head as he saw David who is now eating like a beggar.

"What brings you here? Aside from eating in my house without paying." my boss said.

"Relax, okay. Let me eat first." David said.

"Look at yourself, you look like you have not eaten for years." Federico said.

"Well, you could say that." David said while shrugging his shoulders.

"For goodness sake you are a Doctor and you are filthy rich but you can't buy your own food? Unbelievable!" David just laugh without even offended with Federico's words.

After a while David had finally done eating. He was now wiping his mouth and then he suddenly look serious afterwards.

"What's with that look? Not suitable for you bro." my boss sarcastically said.

"It is about Emily's result to the test that I run." he said with a serious tone and look on his face.

That was the cue from my boss that David is really serious so he then stop fooling around and teasing the doctor. David is playful and joke around most of the time you will never even think that he is a doctor. But when it comes to work he is very serious and well dedicated.

"Here is the result of your EEG. It seems that there is damage on your head but it looks like it has already healed but then, you will still feel pain especially if you are thinking too much. Tell me Emily, have you gone through an accident that damage your head?" he asked.

"Yes, I was actually in a comma for almost a year." I replied.

"You were in a comma, why, what happened?" my boss asked worriedly.

"I can't remember exactly." I said.

"That's it. I think you have an amnesia and that is the reason why you feel a severe headache when you are trying to remember or think too much. It has something to do with your head injury based on the result of the test." David explained.

There are lots of questions flooding in my mind now. I met an accident almost 2 years ago and I can't remember that accident. I just woke up one day in the hospital. My mother told me that I just woke up in a comma because of that accident. I never spoke with my doctor since I woke up until the day I was discharged. I do not know anything and there are a lot of things that I can't remember as well. I have tried to talk to my family and even Kimberly about it but they always avoid.

I even had dreams about a place, people, and events that seemed very real. The most horrific one is the man that I always had in my dream. I am so shy to tell anyone so I keep it to myself because I find the dream embarrassing. In my dreams, I was having s*x with him and it felt so real. I can't see his face because it was blurry but the room was clear. I can remember the room where we do a very nasty thing.

"Maybe it is really possible that you two already met or let's say you met Fede before that is why he looks familiar." David concluded.

"But I never met Emily before I am so sure of that because if I did I will recognize her. Anyway, she's okay right? I mean she has no health issues." my boss confirmed.

"Yeah, Emily here is a perfect healthy female." David said and winked at me.

"Excuse me, I need to clean up Rick." I said to get rid of another awkward situation.

I left the two men talking in the dining area, while I take Rick to clean him up. That night I was not able to sleep well because of the thoughts that is bothering me. I just realized that my family is hiding something from me. If not, why do they avoid my questions? Why can't they tell me everything from that accident? Only my mother can answer my question. I decided that I really need to talk to them tomorrow. I hope that I will reach Kimberly successfully to clarify everything.

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