Chapter 32 - The Beginning

>Yohan

I took Maya back to her room and laid her down on the bed.

This was bad. I had no idea what had happened but I could tell whatever was happening was bad.

I sat on the edge of the bed and looked at her.

Why did she suddenly get a headache? A headache so bad she fainted.

There were two things I could think of.

One, either it's got something to do with Quincy’s blood.

Or Two, she suddenly remembered something that was sealed off. I can understand that opening a memory that was supposed to be locked can be painful but not like this. It’s not supposed to give you any physical pain.

Unless.

I thought of another possibility.

Her mind itself doesn’t want to accept it.

As I sat by her side my phone began to buzz in my pocket. I took it out to see who was calling.

Astor?

“Yeah?” I answered the call.

“Oh hey! I called because something unexpected happened.”

“What?” I replied uninterested. I wasn’t in the mood for anything.

“That information you wanted on your mate? I got all of it.”

“What?” My interest was piqued just the next moment. “How!?”

“I don’t know. Whoever was blocking my approach suddenly lifted it. I have no idea why but I still decided to get it all. I’ll email it to you in a few minutes.”

“Okay…” I knew it was Quincy’s doing. Now that he had a talk with me in person I guess he’s fine with me having the access to it.

As I finished the call I noticed something. Drops of sweat were forming on Maya’s forehead and she had a troubled expression on.

She moved slightly in her sleep, as if she was trembling.

She was having a nightmare.

I slipped my hand onto hers and intertwined our fingers together.

I sighed as she calmed down a bit and then looked at my phone.

No best way but to ask directly, right?

I called the only person that could give me the answer.

After a few rings he picked up.

“Quincy!” I said his name as soon I heard him pick up.

“...Yes…?” There was a delay in his response.

“I just wanted to ask you something.”

“...Wha-t...is...it?” Okay. I don’t know where he was but his voice was lagging.

“Your voice is lagging.”

“....” There was silence for a few seconds then he spoke, “What did you want to ask?” I’m guessing he moved to a better spot since his voice became clear all of the sudden.

“When you left your blood on Maya. Was there anything in it that would harm her?”

“No.” His answer was clean and simple.

“Whooo.” I heard a third voice. It was faint, coming from a distance on the other side but both of us chose to ignore it.

“Maya’s memories.” I spoke, “How will they come back?”

“I presume she’s started getting them already if you’re asking.”

“...” He’s sharp.

“In the form of dreams. She might or might not remember them but she’ll continue to relive them till she does.” He sighed, “This was your choice.”

“I didn’t think it would happen this fast.”

“Neither did I.”

He didn’t either? “Is there a reason why it’s happening so soon?”

“Something could have triggered it.”

“What thing?”

“Or perhaps. Someone.” Someone??? The event in the morning flashed through my mind and I panicked. Could it really be?!! No matter how much I wanted to deny it, there was no other answer. Quincy didn’t speak for a while and I heard something from his side again but this time I couldn’t even make out the words, “You already made your choice.” He finally said, “See through it now and when you have your truth.” He spoke in a serious tone, “Come meet me again.”

With that he ended the call.

When I have my truth?

I looked back at Maya who’s situation was getting worse. Even though I held her hand, it seemed like there was no effect now.

“No!!” She screamed in her sleep. “Stop!!” Her body shook.

“Maya!!” I held her shoulders, “Hey!! Wake up!!” I tried waking her up, “Hey!! I’m right here!!” I yelled and her eyes shot open while I had her in half sitting position.

She looked at me in confusion, not sure of what had happened.

Her eyes were dry a moment before but as she continued to stare at me and relaxed tears dripped down her cheeks.

“Why-” She started, “Did I faint? Why am I here?” She was confused and troubled.

“Yea.” I wiped her cheeks.

“What...Why? Why would I faint?” She put her hand on her head as she remembered the event that happened an hour ago, “It felt so awful.” She gulped, “The pain in my head was so severe it felt like it would rip apart.” She looked at me with a glum expression, “I don’t know why, but it got like that when I looked at your mother.” It felt like she was a bit terrified.

So step-mother really was the trigger...

I gave her a sad smile, “She’s not my mother.” I took a deep internal breath, “She’s Ruda’s mom.” I tucked her hair in front of her face behind her ear gently, “My mother died after giving birth to me.”

“Oh…”

“And don’t worry. We’ll figure out what happened to you. Okay?” She nodded, “I’m sure it's nothing to worry about.” I assured her.

“I hope so.” Her voice was weak. “I,” She tilted her head, “I had a dream.” Her words made me tense up and my heart skipped a beat in distress.

“A nightmare…” I said.

“But, I don’t remember what it was...” I hugged her, relieved for some reason that she didn’t remember yet anxious and worried because she would go through it again and again.

“It’s okay.” I kissed the corner of her eyes, “It was just a dream.” I lied to her.

“Yea…” She answered back but wasn’t convinced, “Just a dream…” She looked at me with a strange look in her eyes, “Although it felt very real.” As if she had seen the most horrible thing in her life, “I can’t remember it...” And it had drained all the life out of her.

It pained me to see her like that so I considered giving her the ring back.