Chapter 183 - Who Saved Her A Decade Ago?

Only when it was getting dark, they decided to leave, however a rustling sound from the trees made them stop. 

"Someone is here." Oliver said, pulling Kyra behind him. 

"It could be an animal." Kyra said. 

"No. Wait." Oliver whispered and carefully took cautious steps towards the sound. On his way, he picked up a stick and without making a noise, he approached the source. 

However, when he had a good look at what it was, he stopped. 

"Justin?" Oliver called. 

Justin, the person who was taking care of their stay here, the son of the town mayor is hiding behind the thick bushes. He had his eyes closed and he was crouched to avoid getting noticed. 

When Kyra heard that it was Justin, one of her three childhood friends, she dropped her guard and approached them. 

"What are you doing here, Mr. Brown?" Kyra asked. 

Justin stood up and looked at her intently. And, all of a sudden he lurched forward and hugged her. 

"It's really you!" he said, placing his chin on her shoulder. 

Kyra awkwardly patted his shoulder and looked at Oliver who was obviously clueless what to do. 

Noticing the silence, Justin retracted. 

"I have been following you since this morning. From the time I saw you, I had this feeling. You felt familiar." he told her. 

"And, yesterday, that feeling intensified when I saw that mark on your ankle. I had a friend, a dear childhood friend who has the same mark. She got it because of me. I accidentally pushed her and that injury left a mark on her ankle."

"And, 'coincidentally' you resemble her a bit. So, I thought I should follow you for a few hours to clarify my lame logic. Who would even think that his childhood friend who died would come back alive and that too as a doctor?" Justin said, giving a short laugh but Oliver and Kyra could see the pain in his eyes. 

That second, Oliver confirmed that Justin has feelings for Kyra. 

It's been more than a decade and Justin is still mourning for some friend he lost. He must have had very deep feelings for her. After all, they grew together for fifteen years. 

If Kyra wouldn't have gotten taken away by her mother, Justin might have already married Kyra and they might even have given birth to their kids. Oliver secretly felt relieved that it didn't happen. 

It is not only because he wouldn't have got to meet the love of his life but also because he believes that Kyra doesn't belong in some small town. She is born to shine and reach the pinnacles of her life. 

"When I followed you this morning, my logic started to become more and more real. You buy her favorite food, the exact combo and exact amount and then eat them in the same order she used to do that too by sitting under her favorite tree, it is not a coincidence."

"But, I convinced myself that it is a coincidence. Then you went to the arcade games center and played her favorite games using her machines. That spark in your eyes resembled so much of her when she used to play."

"I couldn't convince myself anymore that it was a coincidence. That mark, that food combo, those games and then your favorite food in the chinese restaurant. How could it be a coincidence?" he said, almost on the verge of tears. 

"Still, I wanted to verify it again. The Alexandria I knew was naive, sweet and so cute that we used to worry she wouldn't be able to live alone in this cruel world. But here you are, a doctor at a famous hospital, looking all brave and full of noble air." he laughed, his eyes looking at her dotingly. 

Kyra chuckled too, her eyes brimming with tears. 

Oliver must admit that he felt jealous but he did a pretty fine job hiding it. This is not the right time to exhibit his jealousy. He could tell that this moment is important to Kyra. Important enough to rediscover a part of herself and erase some bad memories that still haunts her. 

"When I followed you here, I knew for sure that you are our Alexandria. I… I still can't believe this." Justin said, coming to hug her again. 

But Oliver came in the middle, stopping the guy from reaching Kyra. 

Kyra chuckled. 

"Let me introduce you guys officially." Kyra said. She knew that her boyfriend was a little bit jealous for ignoring him during this conversation. 

"Oliver, this is Justin, my bestest friend and a neighbor when I was living here. And, Justin, meet my boyfriend Oliver." Kyra said looking lovingly at Oliver. Oliver smiled and took her hand into his. 

It is obvious that Justin is disappointed but he is not that irrational and stupid. Ten years it's been ten years and she is not the same Alexandria he knows. It is too obvious. 

"So… you want to meet our friends?" Justin asked. 

"Ummm… would they still remember me?" Kyra asked. 

"They do, Alex. Today, after you met Mia at the convenience store she texted in our group that you reminded her of our friend. Well your taste of food to be precise." he told. 

"The same goes to others too. We all recall the memories we have of you and we cut birthday cake at your so-called tomb every year. You should meet them. I can ask Henry to keep his chinese restaurant open if you want to have dinner with us." Justin offered. 

Kyra hesitated and looked at Oliver who just smiled and nodded his head. This is what he wants. He wants his girlfriend to fight her truma and one of the best methods is to replace those bad memories with new ones. 

"Comeback by midnight. Tomorrow is going to be an exhausting day." Oliver said, hugging her with one shoulder.

"Exhausting? Even Jennifer said the same and she actually looked excited for tomorrow. I am having a bad feeling about that." Kyra said, looking at Oliver. 

Oliver smiled, giving her a 'you caught me' look. 

"Your brother is coming tomorrow and he seems to be mad about what happened yesterday." Oliver said. 

"What?" Kyra asked. 

"Sorry. He knows about what happened last night. I couldn't find you last night so I had to ask him where you might have headed." Oliver apologized. 

Kyra sighed. 

"It's the third brother, right?", she asked. 

"Yes. Others don't know that you are here." Oliver assured her. 

Kyra nodded her head. 

"I will handle him." she said. 

"It's a relief." Oliver said and looked at Justin. 

"Take care of her and drop her at the hotel." Oliver said. 

Justin nodded his head. 

"You are not coming with us to the town?" Kyra asked. 

"I kind of like the surroundings here. I will walk a bit and return. Don't worry about me. I will not trip like a certain someone here." Oliver teased her. 

Kyra rolled her eyes but pecked his lips before following Justin to meet their other friends. He had already texted them to come to Henry's restaurant and they instantly agreed. 

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"So, your death was faked?" her friend Mia asked, hard to believe. 

Kyra smiled and nodded her head. 

"It's a big story but yeah, my death was faked." Kyra said. She didn't tell them how she was betrayed by her mother and directly skipped to the part where she got an admission in med school. 

And, they didn't probe further either. 

"So, who is this brother you are talking to Dr. Miller about?" Justin asked. 

"Dr. Miller? You are close to him?" Henry, Mia's husband asked. 

"He is her boyfriend," Justin said, making Mia squeal in delight. 

"He is a big fish and apparently a good guy. Good for you, Alex." Mia genuinely congratulated her. 

Kyra smiled. Her eyes turned lovey dovey when she remembered Oliver.

"So, the brothers Justin talked about?" Landon, the owner of the arcade game center asked. 

"After I got into med school I got close to this family. They are my family now." Kyra said. 

"New family. New life. This is actually a good thing, Alex. See you now. A surgeon. Everything bad thing that happened to you is for a good reason." Mia said. 

Kyra nodded her head. "Yeah, it's true." she agreed. 

"So, this new family. They treat you well?" Justin asked. 

"I am what I am because of them. They treat me like a princess." Kyra said. 

"So, what is your new name then?" Landon asked. He just knows her as Kyra. 

"Kyra Alexandria Collins." Kyra said. 

"I still keep Alexandria in my name." she added to indicate that she never forgot the past she had here. 

"Collins!?" Justin asked. 

Kyra just nodded her head. 

"Who are they?" Mia asked. 

"They are this super rich, powerful and influential family based in London. They are extraordinary and each of them is a legendary figure in their own career." Justin said. 

"You are well informed about them," Kyra said. She must admit that she is very proud of her family. 

"Of course, I am." Justin said and then they talked for a few more minutes about the Collins family and Oxford University and her life there. 

Then, all of a sudden, Kyra asked, "Do you guys know who saved me when I fell into water a decade ago?"