Forgotten Romance: Take Me Back To You - Chapter 172

The plane arrived in Z city at exactly 4 in the morning. Before the plane even landed, Sonny arrived at the airport an hour before their arrival. He was given a shocking heads up that Marcus forgot at least three years of his life and he only remembers until the middle of 2017. That means Sonny will be having a hard time dealing with him as well as a difficult time managing the secret group Marcus created.

What exactly happened in Benjamin City? Why is he coming back like this? With all the things happening inside their organization, Sonny needs to know what exactly is happening to his boss.

Sonny glanced at his wristwatch, it’s 15 minutes before 4. He stood up from the single coffee table inside the airport, took the empty paper cup and threw it in the trashcan. Then he fixed his necktie before he walks to the waiting area.

Sonny made sure to stand at his usual place. That spot is an iconic site for both him and Marcus.

“Mr. Hanes!” Sonny called out happily as soon as he saw the man walking slowly. His hand is seemingly supporting his ċhėst for who knows why.

“Sonny…” He handed his luggage to him. He looks a bit off, sweat also started to drip from his forehead.

“Mr. Hanes, are you sick?” Sonny asked out of concern. “Would you like me to take you to the hospital first?”

“Let’s wait for them first.” Marcus tried to stand up straight. He’s not a weak man.

“Them?” Sonny mumbled. He was supposed to asked a few more question when a familiar voice echoed from behind. Slowly, he turned around and as soon as he spotted the person who called Marcus, he froze instantly.

“M-miss J-jade? I-is that really you?” He’s too overwhelmed to speak normally at the very moment. He couldn’t imagine that the woman whom they’ve been searching for months came back with Marcus. Yet, at this beautiful occasion, Marcus lost his memories.

And judging at his facial reaction, he seems to have forgotten about the woman he’s been dying to see.

“Sonny.” Jade smiled as she greets the man. Yeah, she also missed Sonny and she considered him as one of her friends before since he was always there for her especially when she needed her the most. He was kind to her as well even when they first met at her wedding day.

“Good morning. How have you been?” Jade continued.

He couldn’t help but dash to her and gave her a hug. He couldn’t believe that Marcus finally found her. Bet Marcus will be over the moon if he is in his right mind.

“I can’t believe this! It’s really you, madam!” He’s almost near to shedding tears but he controlled himself. “Where have you been?!”

“It’s a long story. I’ll tell you once —–”

“Ahem!” Marcus cleared his throat to interrupt the two.

“You can catch up later as long as you want to. But for now, I believe we need to get some rest.”

“I-I’m sorry, Mr. Hanes. The car is parked at the entrance.” Sonny attempted to get Jade’s luggage but she refused.

“It’s fine.” She uttered. “We will take a cab from here.”

Sonny creased his brows. “Cab? Aren’t we going home?”

“No, not today. I’ll be going back to my old apartment.” She explained. Seeing how annoyed Marcus at their conversation, she leans close to Sonny and whispered. “Not now until his memory comes back. I’m sure it won’t take long and he’ll be begging us to come and live with him one of these days.” She joked while ċȧrėssing baby Elijah’s head.

Sonny couldn’t help but look at the child in her arms. The way he looked at the child gives Jade the impression that he wanted to know if the baby is what he has been thinking since earlier.

Jade nodded with a smile to satisfy Sonny’s curiosity.

“Sonny, let’s go!” Marcus yelled annoyingly.

“Y-yes sir!” Sonny yelped. “Please take care, Madam. I’ll make sure he will recover as soon as possible.” Sonny ȧssured before saying goodbye.

As soon as Sonny and Marcus left, Mother Tess, along with little Sam came to her.

“Where’s Mr. Hanes?” Mother Tess innocently asked. Earlier, when they got off the plane, the old woman accompanied Sam to the restroom. It didn’t take them long to come back. However, when she saw Jade talking to Marcus’ ȧssistant, she hid herself from a corner making sure that Sonny wouldn’t see them.

“They went ahead, mother. Where have you been? I was planning to introduced you two to Sonny.” Jade asked.

“Seems like we lost our way, sorry darling.” She lied.

“Ah, I see. I’m sorry about that.” Jade chuckled.

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“You!” Jasmine gritted her teeth in anger upon seeing Jade and her companions. “Who are you? I’m sorry but I don’t know you!” She blurted.

Jade smiled with guilt. Jasmine is a bad actress because her words doesn’t match her actions. She’s obviously trying to hold her tears, her hands were curled into a fist while she bites her lower lip to suppress the tears trying to get their way out from her eyes. That means she is very eager to embrace her at the moment.

“Jasmine…” She could only utter her name because she was also trying to suppress her tears. “I missed you so much!” She couldn’t hold it in anymore therefore she dashed towards her. However, instead of embracing her, she fell on her knees and cried. “I’m… I’m very sorry!” She cried.

“Y-you!” Seeing her friend in tears, Jasmine couldn’t help but reached her friend then hugs her tight. They cried together in each other’s embrace. “I hate you! You’re the worst friend ever! Did you know that?” Jasmine was breaking as she speaks.

“I know and I’m sorry for being the worst friend ever.”

They only stopped when they heard Elijah’s cry. Looks like he woke up due to their loud cries.

“Wait, is this…” Jasmine widened her eyes in disbelief. To be honest, she didn’t notice the baby in the old woman’s arms.

When the house bell rang, she immediately opened the door at the thought of Zion visiting her this early. But when she saw Jade along with a cute little girl and with an old woman, she froze on her spot for a minute or two.

Jade smiled and nodded. “Aren’t you going to invite your visitors inside?” Jade chuckled.

Jasmine decided not to go to work today to accommodate her visitors. So, she called her manager and lied about being sick. After serving a cup of hot milk for the three, she immediately ordered a lot of foods online. Her refrigerator runs out of frozen food the other day and she was too busy to go to the grocery as well. Also, catching up with Jade is the most important thing—for now.

“Yes, of course! You are always welcome here.” Jasmine jumped with joy. Having more people inside the house is much better than being alone. “I always clean your room in hope that one day, you’ll remember your way back home.” She jokingly pouted.

“And don’t worry grandma, I have a room for you as well. I’ll just tidy some of my things there and it’ll be good and cozy once again.” She grinned.

“That’s fine, darling. Sam and I can sleep on the floor here. We’re used to it.” The old woman shyly replied.

“No, grandma, I insist. Besides, my mother and father sometimes visit me here and once they find out that I let a grandma sleep on the floor, they might kick me out of my own house.” She chuckled.

“I’m really very sorry for bothering you, sweetheart.”

“Don’t worry mother, Jasmine is very kind. Much kinder than I.” Jade ȧssured.

Hearing Jade’s remarks, little Sam sighed in relief and that was not hidden to the three ȧduŀts.

“Hey, little kid, wait… What’s the meaning of that sigh? Did you really think I am a heartless momma?” Jasmine made a face while Jade and Mother Tess laughs out loud.

Looks like the house will become livelier now.. Jasmine thought in her heart.