CHAPTER 4

"Of course. Why wouldn't I? The contract is worth 100 million and all you have to do is to be with me for a few days. There is nothing more to it!"

"There should be a contract between us, I want to make sure that it's written so our agreement has a valid proof!"

"If you need anymore confirmation, then you should ask your father."

"There is no need for that anymore. I believe that my father knew exactly what he was doing. Is it okay if I call them right now?"

"Well, I would like to ask if you wanted to do this because you want. Truly I tell you, I hate forcing someone to do something against their will. However, let us face the fact that the main reason for this agreement is money!"

"It was an abrupt decision but I am willing to go out with you for a few days!"

"Before anything else, I would ask a little favor from you, Sheila!"

Sheila has a weird feelings about Mr. Gonzales' favor and she thought he was trying to outsmart her. Still, she got curious and asked hesitantly. "And what is that little favor, Mr. Gonzales?"

Mr. Gonzales stood up and walked towards Sheila. She felt her legs were trembling upon hearing his slow heavy footsteps on the ground. She knew he's up to something!

Mr. Gonzales put his mouth next to her ears and whispered. "I would like to see your husband in person. You have nothing to worry about, I am not going to harm him. Contrary to what I said earlier."

"I have never thought that you would be interested to know my husband whom you never met!"

He sat beside and continued talking. "That's exactly the point. I want to know your husband... nothing more and nothing less. I would like to come to your house tomorrow morning so I can have a nice conversation with him!"

"If that's what you want, then you can assure that I am not going to stop you Mr. Gonzales. Also, I want my family to come inside, they should also know what is going on here!"

"You have my thanks, Sheila-"

Suddenly, Shiela's phone rang and as she looked at it and saw a message coming from Marco.

"Oh my gosh, he's in the hospital!" she said as her face became paled.

"What happened to him? I can bring you to the hospital!"

"There is no need for that... sorry Mr. Gonzales, I need to go now!"

Sheila stood up and quickly exited the conference room. She had not seen either her parents nor her sister Olivia so she just went to the hospital on her own. As she walked inside the admitting area, Marco was still unconscious. The doctor who was taking care of him approached her.

"Are you the wife of Marco?" the doctor asked.

"Yes, I am!" answered Sheila whose eyes were still locked at her husband lying on the bed, unconscious.

"Your husband seems to have a short term memory loss. According to the one who brought him to the hospital, he felt a sudden headache and suddenly fell on the ground. But based on our observation, this is the trigger that his memory is returning and perhaps, it's only a matter of time for him to fully recover his lost memory!"

Shiela gave an appreciative grin to the doctor. "Quite impressive, Marco got into accident two years ago and to think that he is improving is really amazing!"

"But you have to be careful and don't force him to recover his memory. His body could not actually bear extreme headache and he might collapse again next time!"

"There is nothing to worry about it. I will not force him to remember anything. Do you have any idea when he will wake up?"

"I highly suggests that you should let him rest for a while and let him wake up once his condition has stabilized. Do you have any more questions or clarifications?"

"Thank you for your help doctor, I truly appreciate it!"

"There is nothing to worry about, please excuse me... I have some other patients I need to attend to!" said the doctor, then he exited the room.

Sheila slowly dragged her feet towards Marco. She felt dishearted and happy at the same time, but could not discern what emotion is she feeling at the moment. She sat beside him and called her parents to give them some updates about Marco despite the fact that they treated him like a trash. After the call, Marco woke up and slowly opened his eyes.

"I... I am sorry if I wake you up," apologize Sheila. "You should go back to sleep..."

Marco rolled his eyes in the room. "W-where are we, Sheila?" he asked in a low voice, still having a hard time to gather his strength.

Sheila held his hand tightly and spoke seriously. "According to the doctor, you passed out due to extreme headache and someone brought you here. Whoever that person is, I am grateful that person came just in tome to save you!"

Marco tried to move his body but he felt his head heavy. "We have to get out of here, I ain't have money to pay for the hospital bill. Medicine should be enough to cure my f*cking headache!"

Sheila stood up and tapped his shoulder. "I am your wife and I've got you're back, I can pay all of the hospital bill and all you need to do is to recover!"

Marco just nodded and frowned. "But I am a trash and once your family finds out about this, I am sure they would encourage you to leave me here alone!"

"So, did you hear my conversation with my mom? She was kinda harsh to you for the past two years and I could understand how exactly you would feel!"

"Indeed, I intentionally heard what you have discussed earlier and that might be the reason why you went to a huge building earlier!"

"WHAT? SO YOU FOLLOWED US?" shocked Sheila shouted "DID I NOT TELL YOU NOT TO LEAVE THE HOUSE?"

"Well, frankly saying I'm kinda upset with you right now!" he turned his head on the other side and avoid looking at her eyes, "I am your husband but you have not tell me where you were going so I followed you!"

"Look, I have a lot in my mind right now and I am sorry if I am telling you what is happening to me!"

"No, you are not really sorry for what you did to me. If I did not passed out and brought here, you would not say such ridiculous things!"

Marco was still upset and Sheila knew that arguing about trivial matters is not right but she did not tell about her deal with Mr. Gonzales to him, not in his condition.

"I wanted to know if you want to keep our relationship or you want to dump me. I am a loser and I did nothing but become a burden to your family!"

"I want you to know that I am not gonna let you leave my house unless you already gained your memory!"

"There is now way that's gonna happen... not when I am still trapped in this situation. I've got to go to somewhere else, somewhere where I feel appreciated and respected. Unfortunately, it won't happen while I am still inside your house. Sorry Shiela, I owe you and your family my life and I am ought to return the favor.