MEMORY(Completed)
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The names, characters and incidents mentioned in the story are purely fictional. Names or places used here as a part of plot doesn't resemble anyone.
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WARNING
Drinking and smoking are injurious to health.Scenes or characters that involved neither encourage nor promote anything.They are purely fictional.
FLASH..NEWS
"A big truck wooshed black mercedes into subway at Queens 1:00 AM today.According to the reports, victim is recognised to be Billionaire Benjamin Ashford's son who recently jailed for drunk and drive case."
CNN report from Newyork
Media is causing a huge ravage at the hospital for updates of the victim's condition.Everyone surrounded as soon as Benjamin's car stopped in front.Security took charges to avoid the media but..
"Mr Ashford! How's your son?"
"Is he alright? or serious?"
"What do you think? Is it an accident or drunk and drive?"
"Is it true that he is in coma?"
"What did the doctor .....
"Will you stop it right now?" Shouted Benjamin on press who is agitating him with their questions.
"Mr Ashford, we're sorry for your son but...
"Don't be sorry for my son, he's still alive", said he.
"Mr Ashford's response is outrageous to media. His son is reported to be in critical condition by hospital chief."
From Newyork Times
"Doctor Frank I need the best doctors to be here", he said walking directly to ICU.
"Okay", Said Dr Frank.
"Ask Chuck to investigate this right now", he said in stern voice.
"Yeah Mr Ashford",he said.
His words struck in his throat seeing his son lying there, covered with white sheets in a pool of blood.
"What's his condition?" He asked.
"Mr Ashford... ", Stammered Dr Frank to report his son's condition.
"Spill it Frank", he shouted.
"He have some fractures and bruises all over the body and his head got hit badly Mr Ashford.He need to put under observation for 24 hours to know his exact condition", he said.
"I promised my wife that he'll be okay Mr Frank, If I don't return with him she'll shoot me", he said in low sobs.
"Mr Ashford, control yourself", said he.
"Dr Frank, patient's heart beat is dropping", said a nurse who barged in.
"Hurry up,Call Dr.Walls", he said and rushed to ICU.
"Can we keep his ....", Asked Dr Frank to Dr Walls who is senior in experience.He is the famous Neuro surgeon in United States.Mr Benjamin has personally requested him to attend his son's case.
"Frank, stop this medication at once he said.See the dosage.You should've taken care atleast being their family doctor.By the way who suggested this?" He Asked.
"By Dr Waters", replied Frank.
"That junior doctor?" He asked raising the brow."Some how he's saved but need to wait for the reports", concluded Dr Walls.
"Thank god he's back", said Dr Frank to Dr Waters.
"Sorry Dr Frank, I gave him because..."
"Your mistake can kill a person", he said interrupting her."And moreover the entire hospital will be doomed if anything happens to him.You saw his father right?" He said.
"Yeah", she said nodding her head.
"Mr Benjamin Ashford, can we interrogate your son?" Asked the police.
"My son?" he glared at them.
"Your son has consumed alcohol before driving."
"So, you came to arrest him when he's on the death bed?"
"Not exactly.The truck which broke in didn't seem obvious Mr Ashford. And, we want to get some things clear", he said.
"What,..he asked after a pause, My son can be interrogated after he recovers.Before that, out from my sight", said Mr Ashford coldly.
Police didn't talk much, sensing Mr Ashford's anger they left immediately.Before leaving they said they got evidence that he's with a girl going towards Queens.
"Where's Chuck?" Screamed Mr Ashford not knowing what's happening.
"Chuck you need to be here right now", said Dr Frank on phone.
"Yeah, I'm on the way", he replied.
After an hour Chuck came with cover in his hand.
"I will kill you Chuck" said Mr Ashford grabbing his collar.
"Sorry to be late sir", he said handing over the cover.
"What's this?" Asked Mr Ashford in irritating tone.
"We got some pictures taken at the subway by traffic cameras, he said. Before reaching Queens, there was a girl in his car but later we don't have any clue about her.And her face is not clear in those pictures too", Said Chuck when Benjamin is looking those pictures."Why the hell did he go to Queens?" Questioned Benjamin."It's not that far from city and there's nothing suspicious about it", confirmed Chuck.
"Police said that it's not an accident Chuck.What do you say for that?" Asked Benjamin.
"They were right.It was not an accident. It's obviously planned attempt because they shot the surveillance camera while crossing the gate at the subway."
"Travon!" murmured his son's name closing his eyes.
Six months flew like wind.He recovered quickly.Though he's concious, he never spoke a word.Police tried all means to talk to him but Benjamin Ashford took his measures to put them away from his son.Everyday Jane, his mother visited tried to talk something but he didn't answer instead he stared into space.No one knows what's wrong with him.Reports are good but one blind spot is bothering everyone.He don't remember anything about the accident.
"Travon Ashford, Newyork's top ten billionaires Mr Benjamin Ashford's son. Rather than speaking about his qualification, we need to list his qualities - rich, playboy, spoilt,drunk,drug addict. Loving son of Ashford's. This is what I heard about him", said Dr Waters to Dr Frank."You have gone far enough to get the details", he said."I wish to know more about him", She said."Why?" He asked."He's my patient and I want him back to normal", she replied."It happens soon Miss Waters, don't go mad after him", he said.
A grand party is thrown by Ashford's to the Newyork. That means rich business acquaintances, family friends, politicians including media are going to attend.
"Celebration time at Ashford's house.Finally their son is back home."
From Daily News, Newyork
"Party Time! Dr Frank", said Dr Waters."Yeah! need to get ready for it", he murmured."What are we wearing?" She asked. "We? You're not coming", he said."My patient is suffering there and I'm not allowed to be his side?" She asked dramatically.We don't need entertainment", he replied and walked out hurriedly.
"Hey Travon! Good to see you back.How you been? Is everything okay? You look moody these days.And sorry,we couldn't see you in hospital.I hate that smell.You know what, I was worried about you.You look pale.Are you okay?" friends surrounded him asking him questions. All these questions are blocking his senses.He didn't say a word but flashes of someone squabbling is making him more pale and fall back but luckily came Dr Waters."Excuse me everyone. Hello Travon", she greeted him warmly."Who are you?" Asked everyone."His care taker", she replied holding his hand."Leave me", said Travon frowning at her.That's the first time he spoke.
"Chuck, take care of him", said Mr Benjamin sensing a commotion arund Travon."Yes sir", said Chuck following Travon. Though he's a bit late, Travon is saved by Dr Waters.People are greeting him, wishing him good health.He didn't feel good.He's as if he couldn't breath, feeling concussion."Travon, take deep breath look at me like this", she's saying following him around."Get lost", he said."Chuck! Give me the keys", he said rushing to Chuck."Sorry", he said."Now", he said in anger."It's okay, you give me the keys.I'll drive him there", she said smiling."I'll come with you he said following Travon.You stay here", said Chuck to Dr Waters.Chuck was asked to take to the subway where he's almost knocked out.
"Why do you want to come here?" He asked.
"I don't know. I wonder what I was doing here?" Said Travon breaking the silence.
"No one knows.And by the way, don't you remember anything?" Asked Chuck.
"No, all these days I tried really hard to remember but of no use", said Travon holding his head.
"Better he said.Better don't try Travon until you remember them automatically.Because your parents are already worried about you.Your mom really made hard for your father to cover up everything."
"She always does", he said smiling.
"This is what your parents want to see.Smile a lot, it's good for health", adviced Chuck.
"Since when you started taking classes in place of my dad?" Asked Travon.
"Sorry", he said.
"Let's go back to the party", he said."Okay" said Chuck turning the car swiftly back.
"Where's your son Mr Ashford?"
"You promised an interview with him before."
"Is he sick again?"
"Or ran away again?"
"Is it true that he's suffering from amnesia?"
The media started posing all sorts of questions when Travon has nicely escaped the party.
"Where's you son?" Asked Benjamin to his wife in a low whisper.
"Chuck called me, they were heading back", she said smiling to the pictures taken by the media.
"Is he alright?" He asked with a worried expression.
"Absolutely alright", she replied.
As soon as Travon came, media circled him.Security have made way for him to get in quickly. Travon walked in wearing a careless expression."Our son is back Benjamin", said Jane.
"Mr Benjamin, can we have an interview with your son", they asked.
"Yeah sure wait a moment", he said.
"Travon! they are waiting for you", said Benjamin to his son who is sitting at the bar counter.
"Okay, it's show time", said Travon walking with a fined glass of wine.That's my son thought Benjamin.
"Travon Ashford, how're you been?"
"Hope you recovered completely."
"Still holding wine glass after what you've gone through?"
"Are you not scared for posing like this in front of the media?"
"Woah! One at a time", said Travon.
"This celebration is upon your quick recovery. But seemed more like cheering up you.What should we consider?"
"Consider that Travon is back."
"Are you suffering from amnesia? Or shall we call it as short term memory loss?"
"That would be good if I had forget this glass", he said winking.
"Who is that girl?"
"Which girl?" Questioned Travon.
"We heard that you were with a girl before accident.Who's she?"
"Is she your girlfriend?"
"Girlfriend?" He murmured.
"Where's she?"
Chuck came immediately stopping the media.
"Who are they talking about?" Asked Travon to Chuck.
"We can talk later", he said taking him in quickly.
"Ashfords are happy in their celebration but it looks like they are hiding something.They say that he's completely recovered but became pale when he's been questioned."
From CNN
"I already warned you Chuck", screamed Benjamin.
"He's upset again", said Jane."I can't see him like that", she added.
"Neither me", blabbered Benjamin.
"I spoke with those people sir, they'll not...."
"I don't want to hear that Chuck", he shouted.
"Why you guys are disturbing me this early hour?" Asked Travon.
"Wake up son,it's already afternoon", said Benjamin.
"Chuck, who is she?" he asked.
"Who?" Said Chuck with a questioning look.
"Your acting skills were improved with my dad's acquaintance", he said.
"I agree that I miss this sarcasm but you should take rest my son" warned Benjamin.
Jane is grinning incredibly watching it."Who is she mom? It's pestering me since yesterday", he said leaning by the nearby couch.
"It's just a rumour dear.You have many friends and girls too.Some one among them maybe with you" she said casually.
"Is that true dad?" He asked.
"It must be," he replied.
"Mam, a girl came requesting to meet Young Ashford" said Oliver.
"Again started", she said with an irritating expression.I warned you Travon,not to bring your girlfriends home", she said.
"I too said that I don't have any", he replied carelessly."Who's she? Ask her to come in", said Travon to Oliver.
"She may be the one everyone are talking about" said Travon looking at everyone.
She was called inside. Travon closed his eyes, watching her irritating smile.Yeah, Dr Waters again showed up surprising everyone.
"What were you doing here?" Asked Chuck.
"Came to check his condition.Yesterday he looked ill so I had rush here", she said hastily.
"Do we know that lady?" Asked Benjamin.
"She's Dr Waters", said Chuck introducing her to everyone.
"Hello! everyone", she said smiling waving her hand."Dr Frank's assistant", he added.
"Our family doc is passing our information to everyone I suppose", murmured Travon still with an irritating expression.
"Hmm! good but what is she doing here?" asked Benjamin.
"I'm a responsible doctor, I take care of my patient's illness", she said politely.
"I'm not patient anymore", said Travon rudely.
"I should say that", she said while opening her medical kit.
"This is absurd", he said walking to his room.
"Wait, let me follow you", she said taking her things."Chuck", he called indicating something with his eyes.
"Yeah, he said grabbing her hand.Don't come back", he said throwing her out.
"Did Frank send her?" Asked Jane to Chuck.
"No I think", he replied.
"That girl is really funny", said Benjamin laughing loudly.
"Chuck, we have urgent matters to attend", said Benjamin immediately sensing his wife's anger.
"Why did you go there?" Screamed Dr Frank on Dr Waters.
"To help him.Yesterday he felt dizzy when people are talking to him", she said.
"So? Since he's a crowded he may feel a bit concussion.You have no point in going there", he warned.
"I'm sorry doctor but he needs treatment to get back his memories", she reminded.
"That's not your work", he said.
"Sorry, I felt guilty for putting him danger last time.I almost killed him", she said with eyes full of water.
"Dr Waters, We are already lucky to have him back.He's healthy and there's no reason to blame yourself."
"But...
"Enough, stay away from them."
"Okay doctor", she said.
"Travon,we missed you man", said one of his friends.
"Really?" Asked Travon.
"I love you Travon, I truly missed you", said Lily.
"But I don't", replied Travon disappointing her.
"Where did you go that day leaving us?" Asked another.
Travon don't remember anything.All he remembered is punching Ramond for agitating him.That's obviously natural for them to get into fights."That's none of your business", he said covering up himself.
"So, it's true", said one among the group."You were really with a girl", he added.
"Is she beautiful?" Asked who's completely drunk.
"You're with a girl? Are you cheating me?" Asked Lila.
"Shut up", he said to her.
"So, you're caught", he said again.
"Stop it guys", he said lazily closing his eyes.
"We thought you were angry with Raymond, but were having fun with....
"I said shut the hell said Travon punching him on his face."
"Big news Again.Travon's rebellious behaviour has not changed at all.He's been in fight again after the recent injury."
From Daily News,Newyork
"Sue these people dad.I hate them.They are squabbling over silly things", he said.
"You are my son, even if you sneeze it will be reported in the news", clarified Benjamin.
"Ben, let's give him some space", said Jane.
"Oh! come on dear, ask him not to involve in these kind of things.Already he's created a big mess", he said.
"Chuck called Jane.Tomorrow book tickets to Paris she said.For me and Travon she added."
"Okay ", he said.
"Paris ? I'm not coming" said Travon.
"Do you want me see dead?" She asked.
"Let me in, we can have a family tour", said Benjamin.
"Chuck, don't let him skip the meetings", she said."I love you my son", she said turning to Travon. Benjamin frustrated with her behaviour knocked his head with his phone.
Paris flight will be in an hour.Oliver accompanied them to airport.It's Benjamin's order.Jane listed what her husband need to do.She's my loving wife says Ben, to the public but the truth is he really loves her.
"Why did we come early?" Asked Travon.
"Because I don't want to miss the flight", she replied.
"Mom, you've became rude these days", he asked.
"Just like you", she replied.
"I was worried, cried and my impatience have hurt your dad a lot.You always get yourself into mess.And he took all the pains to clear your mess.Why don't you listen she complained rolling her eyes.That old man is suffering a lot", she said leaning to him.
"I know you love dad very much.That doesn't mean you should complain about me", he said smiling."I promise that I'll take care of myself mom", he said bringing back her smile."Dad will break into tears if he witness our emotional talk", he said."Yeah, he is so sensitive", she said rolling her eyes.
"Do you think we should go to Paris now?" He asked."I want a break dear.And your dad is baby sitting you these six months.I want my old Ben care free again", she said hastily."Okay as you wish but don't ask me to help you in shopping", he said.
"Jane went to the restroom while Travon is busy with his phone."Did you see my parents? Asked the little girl tapping him on his shoulder."No" said Travon."My parents must've lost their way", she said."Really, not you?", he asked."Let's announce their names", she suggested.Such an intelligent girl he thought."Let's say your name before", he said."What's your name?" Asked Travon. "I'm Rose", she said smiling.That name brought a pleasant smile on his face."Okay", he said uncomfortably checking the watch.Her smile, her floral band around her neck made him uncomfortable.Rose,Rose,Rose......it went on.Something is bothering him, especially her name, it's ringing in his ears within seconds he faded out there.
"Bring him here", said a known voice."Yeah, clear the way right now", shouted someone."Call Frank right now", she said again.Jane called Chuck and arranged everything.She's crying looking at her son's position.The whole media is surrounding the ambulance.
"What happened Mrs Ashford?"
"Did he got his illness back?"
"Shut up everyone.Don't you have commonsense, Why do you rush with questions when someone is terribly ill?" She asked.Chuck came into the scene and took her in answering some of their questions.
"Travon Ashford's illness is back, maybe it's serious.Mrs Ashford confirmed it as terrible."
From Daily News, Newyork
"What's wrong with him? Asked Benjamin.Is he okay Frank? Say something damn it", he screamed.
"Mr Ashford, nothing's wrong with your son", he said.
"Thank you", said Jane to Dr Waters.
"It's okay", she replied."It's good timing.I was there luckily to help him" She added.
"He looked fine until that moment, I don't know what got into him", she said.
"Maybe he remembered something", said Dr Waters.
"Maybe", murmured Jane.
The next day, Travon is discharged but unfortunately with Dr Waters assistance.
"Travon , are you okay?" Is what she asks every time", which is what irritating him the most.
"Travon", she says checking his temperature and pulse immediately if he's not answering her.
"Get your hands off me", he warned her but she don't listen to him.This amuses Chuck and Benjamin because Travon hates to listen to anyone especially when he's in bad temper.
"Dr Waters,All you need to do is treat him when he's ill.Rather than that, you're not suppose to ask anything or irritate him with your intruding behaviour", warned Dr Frank before sending her with them.
"Chuck, need details about her", he blurted as soon as he was alone.
"About her?" Questioned Chuck.
"The girl, everyone are talking about", replied Travon.
"Are you believing it?" He asked.
"I have to", he said resting his head back.
"Medicine", said Dr Waters to Travon who is staring into space.
"Please stay away from me", he said.
"As you wish after you take this", she said putting the medicine in front of him.
"Out from here", he screamed scaring her.
Mrs Ashford ran what it is all about."Your son needs to attend anger management sessions", she said innocently.
Travon went to his dad's office for the first time.When he entered, everyone started watching him in awe and mostly surprised.Women are staring and men were glaring at him.Most of them don't know why he came there."Is he going to come to office? Are we going to serve him? Is this a joke?" A lot of commotion begin discussing about Travon Ashford. He went straight into his dad's office without another glance.
"My son,happy to see here", said Benjamin.He didn't look at his father, but looked at the people who is still sitting.Sensing it, they immediately left leaving them alone. "What a sudden surprise?" He said."Is this your mother's suggestion or your own decision?" He asked allowing him to sit in his chair."What do you want to drink? he asked."A chilled beer or something which I can numb my senses", replied Travon.
"What happened dear?" He asked him.
"Dad! my biggest enemy is threatening me", he said.
"Who dares to threaten my son?" Asked Benjamin in anger.
Travon is trying hard to control himself.He wants to have direct talk with his dad but don't know how to begin. Benjamin analysing him for few seconds he pulled a chair and sat beside him."What's wrong dear?" He asked looking at his son's worried expression."Are you okay?" he asked again."I think I miss something", blurted Travon."What?" Asked Benjamin."The girl everyone are talking about", he replied turning to the other side.He's shocked to hear that."Tell me the truth dad.Am I really with a girl?" He asked.Why don't I remember anything? What happened actually.All this time I tried pretty hard to back to those memories but I failed", he said resting his head on the desk."Are you feeling bad about it?"Asked Benjamin."No, I hate it", he screamed pushing the files near his hand."Calm down my son.Let's not talk about this", he said. Travon glared at his father. "I mean to calm your mind before hurting yourself", he said with a sly smile.His dad is not going to help him.It's a known fact he thought.
"Travon needs psychiatrist", said Benjamin to Jane. "Really?" she asked."Today he looked like a mad person", he said."These days, he became sensible and worried too", she replied."He asked me about the girl", he said."What did you tell him?" She asked. "As usually covering up advicing him to take rest", he said."But he's not going let it go easily,very stubborn like you", he added.
Travon went to Queens.He don't know where to start his hunt.He sat there for a moment.When he's about to take the turn suddenly he remembered about something and called Chuck.
"Hello!" Chuck.
"Where's my Mercedes which I was in at the time of the accident", he asked.
"Hmm! It's in... ",stammered Chuck.
"Speak", he said.
"Bob is taking care of that", he said.
"Bob, I hate him", he said rushing back to Bob's car shed.
Bob love cars.He repairs, remodels and sell the cars. Travon is worried if he has done anything to his car.
"Hey! Travs" said Bob smiling. "Are you going to sell that car?" He asked looking at the white Benz he parked.
"Where's my car?" Asked Travon.
"Your car? Where's your car? Who's car?" He said making fun.Travon is not in fun mood, he would've punched him if he has nothing to do with him.
"Bob, I want my old car," he said.
"That crashed one", he asked raising his brow.
"Yeah", replied Travon.
"Wish to give you back but I've already documented to sell it for cheap", he said walking to and fro.
"I'll pay you double", said Travon knowing Bob will definitely fall for it.
"Maybe I can't because they really want that car", he said disappointing Travon.
"Bob, two choices for you, either you sell the car for double price or loose it for free", said Travon carelessly.
"You're are stubborn", he said."I need to talk to them, here take the keys he said removing the cover on it."
That black mercedes is shining like new piece in Bob's car shed."That's lovely", said Travon smiling.
Later that day,he checked the car for any clue."Do you think Bob, will leave it untouched.He will get rid of everything related", informed Chuck.
"He will not get rid of the rich finishing", clarified Travon.
He checked twice ,thrice, and again and again so that he can know something about it. Atlast he found something when he checked inside CD deck, a small secret space where he hides the drugs to avoid getting caught by the police. It was not just a plain chain, it's floral necklace with a rose pendant embbeded with diamonds.It's the most beautiful necklace.
"What was that?" Asked Chuck.
"Still trying to fool me?" Asked Travon angrily. No words for Chuck to explain.
"What's wrong with you guys?" Asked Travon to his parents who is sitting calm.Yeah, they were caught, by fooling their own son.They are feeling bad not because of his son's questions, because of his son's pain.
"Son", began Benjamin. It's for your own good.We have some vague evidences about the girl everyone are talking about so...."
"So, you thought itsn't necessary", he said interrupting his father.
"Travs, calm youself", said Jane.
"Travon, we can discuss later", said Chuck.
"Shut Up Chuck", Screamed Travon in anger throwing the spanish jar to the ground.Jane would've killed his son for that but scared to complain when he's angry.
"Travon, let's talk", said Jane in controlled voice.
"We don't know who that girl might be.We came across few pictures but her face is not clear in any of it.We tried all means Travon, interrogated the truck driver too, he seemed too naive and innocent.I took measures to threaten him but no way he's really scared and he was jailed too.We wondered what you do after recovery but to everyone's surprise you've forgotten everything, especially her. This is what bothering all of us and the main reason behind to hide her", concluded Benjamin.
"But still you should've said to me",he said closing his eyes. Her name must be Rose he murmured. "What nonsense, do you really remember that?" Asked Ben in an irritating tone.
"Find her Chuck", said Travon turning to him.
"Did you lost your brains?" Asked Mr Ashford.
"I can't forget her dad", said Travon.
"You're drunk dear, you don't know where you are and what you're doing with her till now and you want to find someone you don't know" he reminded his son in a sarcastic way.
"Ben", said Jane giving a warning look.
"Your son have lost his brains.Do you know how much I spent to erase her presence from the records."
"What happens if we find her?" Asked Jane.
"We don't know if she's dead or alive, if she's alive it's okay but anything happened, law arrests your son and you'll not let me sit peacefully", he said hastily.
"I'm ready for anything", said Travon surprising his parents.
"Should I feel happy for his quick recovery or sad for his madness", he questioned his wife.
Travon didn't bothered about anyone. All he wanted is to know about her because everytime he tries to remember, his memory flashes to something which races his heart.What happened? Who is she? And how did he know that her name is Rose? Are the questions that are making him uneasy.
"Find her Chuck", said Travon.
"It's difficult Travon, we've no clue about her", Said Chuck.
"She's Rose.I remember only her name,her face is blur and her voice is distinct.This is all I have, maybe we can find her if we go after this", he said placing a chain in front of him.
"Wow! nice pendant.Isn't it? remarked Chuck. Travon smiled looking at that pendant.
"She must be either rich or thief to possess this", he added.
"Definitely not thief", said Travon.
"I'll send this to Camilie", said Chuck."Be careful", said Travon.
"I know, you'll kill me if anything happens to this", he said."I may kill your girlfriend too", replied Travon making a heart shape with his fingers."Don't do that", said Chuck."This is what Camilie does whenever she sees you", said Travon mimicking her.
"This one, this piece is the rare one we get.Because look at this, it's fine finishing and the these diamonds are rare one.Hmm! I'll contact someone I know to get more details", Said Camilie.
"Thanks Milie", said Chuck.
"Pleasure dear", she said smiling.
"You look pale today", complained Dr Waters looking at Travon.
He didn't bother to look at her."I need to change your medication", she said.
"Do you want to kill me again?" he said rolling his eyes.She felt like punching him but controlled herself seeing Jane who is watching her intensely.
"Travon, can we go for a walk?" Asked Dr Waters smiling.
"Do you think he's a puppy that you can go wherever you want whenever you feel like?" Asked Jane.
"I don't mean that Mrs Ashford", replied Dr Waters a bit uncomfortably.
"I wish to behave nice with you but you're making me worse she said.I warn you not to take my son easily" she said glaring at her.
What's wrong with her thought Dr Waters.She silently packed her kit and looked disappointed at Travon.
"I'm not coming", nodded Travon. She wished he would drop her at hospital, but he didn't bother to look at her."It's okay Travon, take good care of yourself", she said and walked out.
She want take some sessions so that it can be help him recover quickly.
"Vola's have released new designs in the first quarter of this year.Look at this, showed a picture of the same pendant Chuck gave to her.This one is the most precious designs they own. It was sold to three parties, exactly I couldn't get the details because it's their confidential business matter", said Camile to Chuck.Though he got bits of information he wished he could reach the person with some clue.
"Thank you", he said.
She smiled making a heart shape with her fingers saying Anything for you.This time he smiled back to her.
"Dr Waters, patient has severe pain in the abdomen and also a slight fever.What do you suggest?" Asked Dr Frank.
She didn't speak, she's staring into space."Dr Waters!" Called Dr Frank."Yeah", she replied after few seconds.
"Where are you?Why don't you concentrate? Is this the way you treat your patients? This kind of behaviour cannot be entertained", Said Dr Frank who is fed up with Dr Waters.
"Dr Waters, your mom is waiting for you", said the nurse interrupting Dr Frank's impatient class.
"Say I'm busy or I'm not here", she said immediately.
"Never mind go and meet her", he said.
Dr Waters felt Dr Frank's class will be better than her mom's.Because whenever she sees her, she asks her either come home or listen to your father.And immediately they get into fight.She's bored with all that.As soon her mother saw her, she hugged her tightly and wished her happy birthday.
"Oh! my birthday", she murmured.
"This is for you", said her mother giving her a small package.
Dr Waters took her to hospital Cafeteria to have a peaceful chat.Because in public, her mother never dares to bring topics that fuel her anger.Nice trick she thought.
"Have you spoke to your dad?" She asked.
"No", replied Dr Waters.
"I think he's planning blind date for you", she blurted.
"What?" She said a bit louder than expected.
"Yeah, I asked him to talk to you but he's stubborn to have another thought", she said.
"I'm fed up with your hectic decisions mom", she said.
"Darling! don't be rebellious, Listen to us and get back home."
"I'm not your daughter anymore", she said.
"Maybe he comes and talk to you, don't make him look bad like the last time", she reminded her.That's the most embarrassing situation that she ever, ever had.Thinking about it brings goosebumps to her.
"Are you....?"
"Shut up", she said falling on him.
"Why me?" He said painfully.He called Chuck to enquire her address to drop her home.He thought she felt asleep but suddenly "I don't wanna go home.Wanna Party and have fun.Happy birthday....happy happy day", she started singing like a mad woman.
"Dr Waters, Please either sleep or shut your mouth", he said in her ear looking around.
"I wish to do that but... she started murmuring again.Hey Travon! are you okay? Injection time", she shouted pulling her medical kit.
"No, I took my medicines", said he.
"Did you?" She asked raising her brow.
"Yeah", he said."Why do I smell like whisky", today? She asked sniffing herself."Never mind, you smell like tequila,hmmn!", she said moving closer to him.
"Dr Waters, your patients are waiting for you, he reminded her.Patient, I have only one patient and it's you, memory loss", she said and started crying making faces."Poor Travon, such a good looking, manly Travon is a memory loss patient", she again started crying calling different names.
"Will you stop fooling around", he shouted holding her tightly.
"Did we ever met before?" She said staring at him.
"I don't think so", he replied gently for the first time looking at her.
"Dumb, I'm pulling a line and you're acting innocent", she said after a pause again falling on him but this time she faded out until the next morning.
"AW!" screamed Dr Waters when she came to concious."What are you doing here? And where am I?" She asked loudly.
"Will you stop it", said Travon shifting uneasily on the couch.
"I'll sue you. You know who I'm? You will definitely face the consequences. I hate you,you're playboy....", she screamed throwing pillow on him.
"What's happening?" Asked Chuck running into the room.
"Dear, ask her shut up", said Camilie who's lying beside her.Dr Waters is surprised to see everyone there.Without another word, she rushed into the washroom to avoid her embarassment.
She tried to recollect what happened, no she cannot.She cannot handle the drinks.Why did I end up like this? She thought.How can I go out like this? How can I explain that I don't remember anything. When she's in her own thoughts, knock .. knock , someone is knocking the door.What should I do? "Yeah", coming she replied expecting the worst to face.
"Good Morning!" said Camilie sitting on the bed.
"Ha good morning!" replied Dr Waters without looking at her.
"Don't act",said Travon who's sitting in the corner.
"I'm sorry" ,she said.
"Sorry? look at what you've done. You're fussing and complaining all night.You're really irritating and ...".
Small tears are rolling on her cheeks.He didn't expect that and Camilie asked him not to be rude with her.
"Travon, please take same time.She's already embarrassed for what happened", said Camilie.
He didn't look at her instead he took his coat and ran downstairs where Chuck is preparing breakfast.
"She's funny", said Chuck.
"What's so funny about her?" Asked Travon.
"Travon! please calm down", said Chuck looking at his expression.
"I'm sorry said Dr Waters to everyone, especially Travon.I was stressed last night, took few drinks and faded like that and I really feel sorry for creating inconvenience to everyone she said."
"Chuck drop her at hospital", said Travon walking out.
"No, Thank you.I can go", said Dr Waters.
"Chuck", he said in rage.
"Wait doc, he'll drop you", said Camilie.
"Let's go", he said pulling off the kitchen apron and grabbing the car keys.
Dr Waters looked back at Travon before stepping out with Chuck.
"I'm ready", said Jane.
"Then let's go", said Travon.
Jane knows that Travon has something in his mind.He hates shopping but now he purposefully said that he want to gift her with necklace.He took her to Vola designs.
Vola's displayed their latest collections, Eventhough Jane's impressed with some of them he asked to show something more.Finally he took the picture of the chain he found and asked them he needed something elegant like that.
"We don't have that piece right now and the one who made it is not here anymore", they said.
"That means you sold a similar piece before he asked raising his brow",he asked.Jane understood what he's doing and leaned a bit frowning at him.
"Yeah sir", they replied.
"I need their contact information he said.I want to get a similar necklace to gift my mom."
"Isn't it pretty mom?" he asked winking at her.Stop that thought Jane.
"That's confidential sir", they replied.
His impatient look scared everyone.He's about to burst out any instance. Jane took control over the situation."We keep their identity secret", she said smiling.
"But Mam, they were...."
"Do you know who I'm?" he asked glaring at them.
"Give us some time, we'll get to you", they said.
"That was an excellent acting", remarked Jane."Really?" he asked smiling at her.
"Chuck, need you to check with these addresses", he said.
"You've done it. But how?" Questioned Chuck.
"Don't bother about it, all you have to do is get the details about the people mentioned in the above addresses", said Travon.
"You've become more serious about it", Said Chuck.
"Yeah,need to be", he replied.
"Is something bothering you? I mean what could've happened between you that is making you more anxious to get to her",Asked Chuck.
"I don't know", replied Travon in his soft tone.
"Sir, he's quick", remarked Chuck to Benjamin.
"He's asked you to get the details, but he tries in his own way to go after her before we give valid information", said Benjamin.
"You're right, that's why I try to put him busy said Chuck smiling.
"What did you do Chuck?" Asked Benjamin expecting something humorous.
"We'll ask someone to keep him occupied", he said.
"Do as you plan but don't go overboard letting the things out of our hand", said Benjamin.
"Okay sir",Said Chuck.
"Stay closer to Travon. Observe his every step.We don't know where he end up with his stupidity", Said Benjamin.
"All the test results we got are normal.Nothing to worry about", said Dr Frank to Jane and Travon.
"Thank you", said Jane.
"Mrs Ashford, I would like Travon to attend sessions on mental stability", said Dr Frank.
"Finally, you've concluded me as mad", Said Travon sarcastically.
"Travon, Please listen", he said trying to explain things."What's the problem Dr Frank?" asked Jane worried."Your reports are normal but since the symptoms like dizziness, uneasy, and concussion need to take another look", he said.
"That's true", said Jane.
"Come On Mom, that's not a serious issue", said Travon glaring at Dr Frank.
"Travon will attend the sessions", Jane said. But merely for an hour she confirmed."But Mrs Ashford....."
"Dr Frank, that's final", she said interrupting him.
"Some how I managed them, but you guys truly putting me in worst case.If she knew that I lied, she wouldn't have a second thought to kill me", said Dr Frank to Chuck indicating Jane.
"Don't worry Frank, it's for Travon's good will.Mr Ashford already knows about this.I wish this may help Travon to put him at ease", said Chuck.
"Do you think meditation will put him at ease?" Questioned Frank.
"Not completely but it'll be helpful not to put too much stress on is calm mind", said Chuck.
"Not with that doctor I suppose", said Dr Frank rubbing his forehead with his fingers.
"Don't worry I'll take care of that", said Chuck assuring him.
"Can I talk to you for a moment?" Asked Chuck.
"What do you want with me?" Asked Mrs Stall.
"Such a beautiful lady with less patience doesn't match at all", said Chuck.She smiled."I heard you love jewellery and I would like to show some of our latest designs", he said.
Obviously,she fell for that. "Let me show the designs?" He said taking out the Camilie's designer book,she personally did.In that he added the picture of rose pendant necklace.She guessed it as soon as she turned the pages.
"This's crazy.This's not yours I suppose.I already bought this from Vola's", she said.
"Yeah, sorry, that's Vola's actually. People are asking me for such a design so I had to add it", he said smiling.
"That's good and lovely necklace that I own", she said.
"Do you still have it?" He asked.
"Yeah, I still own that lovely piece, how can anyone loose that easily.You know, I wore that for birthday party of my ex-husband's his new wife looked at it with her dazzling eyes...",she continued.
Chuck though got bored,he put his charming smiles to avoid creating any doubt. Later, he crossed her name since she must not be her ie., Travon's so called mysterious girl.Thought to ask her about the name Rose, if she knows anyone but dropped that idea knowing that she still had that necklace.
The second one, Lady Luther, she is old woman. She bought that since it reminds her dead husband."What the hell is this?" thought Chuck. "You were once called as Rose?" Asked Chuck. "My husband called me with that name.He loved me so much and he bought a rose garden in San Francisco especially for me because I love roses", she began."Where did I end myself?" Thought Chuck.She continued till Chuck felt sleep."Are you listening young man?" Asked she."Yeah Mrs", he replied.Finally she must not be her he thought.
The third is Mr Wayne.Mr Wayne is top business man who is a good competent to Ashfords but they were in friendly terms.
"Hello! Mr Wayne", Said Travon who's playing Pool."Hey! you must be son of Ben, who always comes in news" said Mr Wayne."Yeah, I'm the one" he said."Nice to see you in person", he remarked."Thank you Mr Wayne", he replied. "By the way, join the game yung lad", he said laughing loudly.
"I like that", said Travon hitting the ball with the perfect inclination.
" Do you know Rose?" Asked Travon.
"What?" he asked.
"I mean do you love roses. They are lovely", said Travon pointing to the roses which are at nearby table.
For that, he took a moment and wiped the sweat on his forehead. Travon smiled at him indicating that he's caught.
He immediately rushed outside calling Chuck instantly." Chuck, The first one must know something.Find it", said Travon.
"Umm! Okay, but you need to do something before that", he said.
"What?" He asked impatiently.
"Meet Dr Waters at Livlon", he said.
"Don't ask me.Your mom arranged this", he said.
He reached Livlon in an hour preparing for the worst to happen.Dr Waters, waiting at table 5.Serious and bit calm, maybe she's trying to be professional he thought.
"Hello! Travon" She said smiling unusually.
"Hi", he said sitting in front of her.
"Can we start", she said.
"What?" He questioned.
"I listed some questions for you she said putting a piece of paper in front of him.These may help to analyse your mental ability and where, what your state can be known", she said avoiding his gazing looks.
"Dr Waters", he said.She neither looked at him nor acknowledge him.
"What kind of session is this?" He questioned.
"This...
"Hey Travs", said a girl from behind. "Woah! you're so handsome today", she added.
Dr Waters glared at her and saw him from end of her eye.A faint smile approached him and Travon observed that and decided to pull a prank.
"You look stunning Lily, like always", he said.
"Really?" She asked pulling a chair beside him.
"Don't you think that?" He asked looking at Dr Waters.
"Yeah, She's beautiful", she replied.
"Are you cheating me again baby?" said Lily looking at them.
"Actually Lily can you answer this for me he said giving the same paper which is given by Dr Waters.
"Travon", she said glaring at him.
Lily took it seriously and started answering them. And for some of it, she even posed doubts.
"Thank you dear", he said giving a fake smile.
"I've done yours, so can we go out", she asked.
"Lily, right now I can't follow you.Can we meet later", he said.
"Sure.Tomorrow at usual place", she said smiling.
As soon as she left, he tossed that paper to Dr Waters asking her to talk about Lily's mental ability.
"Travon, you're my patient not her", she said.
"Yeah, but let me check if you're qualified to decide me as a patient", he said winking at him.
"She's a fashion freak.She is madly in love with you, and moreover she may kill the girl who will love you or you fall in love with", said Dr Waters.Travon shifted uncomfortably listening to her conclusions.He knows Lily but listening about her is as if scaring him.
"From tomorrow, you need to attend sessions regularly since it's proved you're seriously ill", said Dr Waters frowning at him.
Thought of having fun but he was fooled by her.What happened to her? He thought.She's a bit serious rather than smiling.What's wrong? Is anything bothering her? Thought again.Wished to know but hated to ignore that since he's other serious issues he need to take care of.
"He approached faster than you?" Said Benjamin."Chuck, you've become incapable.Do you want vacation?" He asked seriously.
"Sir, I was a bit late", he accepted.
"That will be counted as your ignorance Chuck not your timing."
"Sorry sir."
"Atleast now get to that girl before he goes ordered Benjamin. And I don't want another mistake", he warned.
"Hey doc", called Camilie.
"Hai Milli", she said smiling.
"You're not drunk today?" She asked laughing at her.
"Not yet", she replied rolling her eyes.
"That's better."
"Come let's go home", said Camilie.
"Now? I've things to do", she said.
"Don't you want to get your things?" Asked Ccamilie.
"My things? What were they?" She questioned.
Went to Camilie's house.She remembered those embarrassing moments.The way Travon glared at her when she's screamed on him.The way Travon avoided to look at her and....
"Stop thinking doc", said Camilie.
"Travon doesn't care because at that moment you really spoke your heart", she said.
"What did I say?" She asked leaning forward anxiously.
"That was funny."
"My one and only one patient, memory loss, that manly guy....Isn't it funny?" She asked.Then realised Dr Waters felt that she could never look at him directly.
"Thanks", she said grabbing her things quickly.
"Mr Wayne has purchased this necklace.That's true but he meant to gift someone with the name Rose", he said.
"Can I know about her?" Asked Chuck.
"Hmm! yeah, She might be his future daughter-in-law", said he.
"Daughter-in-Law?" Questioned Chuck doubtfully.Who's that unlucky girl who accepted to marry that idiot he thought.
"Give me her details", he said.
"Sorry, we know nothing about her since they kept secret till engagement", he said.But you know, unfortunately that girl ran away that night."
"Ran away, are you saying she eloped with someone?" Asked Chuck.
"No, no I think.She don't look like the one he said. Her parents felt embarrassed when Mr Wayne complained what she's done."
"Who are they?" He asked.
"That's secret we need to maintain" he replied.
"Wayne's have managed to put this entire news secret.How did that happen?" Questioned Chuck.
"Another big news broke", he said."That must be young Ashford's accident", he concluded.
"Can you tell me what happened actually?" He asked more specifically.
"It's not a long story but stories seem interesting when we begin with a drink", he said.
Chuck immediately reported this piece of information to Benjamin.He's furious to know that Wayne's are involved in this. He would have ignored if it's a business matter but it's his son Travon who is involved in their nonsense.He's agitated and lost control.Chuck requested him to calm his temper since Jane and Travon should not be involved untill they get proper information especially until they get to know about the girl.
"Did you get anything?" Asked Travon to Chuck.
"Found a pretty good one but need more to disclose everything", he replied.
"I know, I know Wayne's are fishy", he said.
"How did you know?" He asked.
"Hmm! guess", he said."Did I say that I found the girl at not just Queens but in a more clumsy place?" He questioned.
"What does that mean?" Asked Chuck.
"Recently, her image is so vivid that felt like a known person he said.
"You sound like a maniac", he said.
"Really, I too felt the same", Said Travon.
"How's your session with Dr Waters?" Asked Chuck.
"Not bad", replied Travon.
"What's that?" Asked Chuck.
"What?" He asked.
"You have a soft corner on her?"
"She's stupid and always spills her feelings easily", he said smiling.
"Similar to Milie", Said Chuck.
"Your Milie is embarassing", Said Travon mimicking Camilie. Travon's always like that because, he treats her like a little sister.Though Chuck gets angry when he makes fun of his girlfriend, he truly wishes Travon to be smiling like an elder brother.
"Got it Sir", said Chuck to Benjamin.
"Who is she?" Asked Benjamin.
"She's...
"She may be my future girlfriend", said Travon interrupting them.
Benjamin indicated Chuck to change the subject.
"Girlfriend? Then you must've got something about her", Asked Chuck pulling him into the matter making Benjamin more angry.
"I feel like that.I feel like we had date together", he said smiling.
"Date on your first meeting?" Asked Benjamin raising his brow.
"It's like that", he said staring into space.
"Chuck,Call that doctor who's taking sessions", Said Benjamin.
"Why? What happened?" Asked Chuck in bewilderment.
"He's became insane", said Benjamin with a shocking expression.
"Not yet dad.When I remember her more, she's becoming more familiar felling as if she's really close to me", he said.
"I doubt that he's falling for her", concluded Chuck.
"That's foolish thing.Few minutes acquaintance cannot let you fall in love. Look at your mom, how she's treating me since I'm the one who's after her", he said rolling his eyes with a complaining expression.
"Oh! dad, don't act like a kid", said Travon making fun of his dad.
Chuck felt glad that he nicely skipped the topic which they were discussing. But he need to give some information to Travon otherwise he goes in his way to find it.That's not a good idea he thought.
She's not just somebody to approach but for Ashford's that's an easy task. Chuck wanted to know something more.She may have her own reasons to hide her since she's not common girl.But She can atleast approach Travon when he seems close to her he thought. Before that questions like why she ran away from engagement? How Travon and she met? What happened? Where was she at the time of the accident? These questions are needed to be answered by her by the time Travon meets her.
"Don't you remember anything? Not even bits?" Questioned Dr Waters to Travon.
"Yeah, quite good pieces though", he replied.
"Recollect them and try to connect everything, you know like puzzle how we arrange", she asked a bit more professional.
"That was my favorite game", he said smiling."Really?" She asked with her wide eyes.
"Yeah", he said leaning forward.
"That's great", she said taking the tissue paper on the table and a pen from her bag."What're doing?" He asked staring at her.
"Come On, Let's Play", she said.
"What?" He asked.
"What are the pieces you remember?" She asked.
"Hmm! a pendant, the girl wearing black coat and tequila", he said smiling recollecting the things. "Tequila? She said laughing loudly. That's my favorite drink" she said excitingly.
"It should be, the other day you're sniffing like a dog", he said.She shrugged uncomfortably rolling her eyes.
"You're really funny.Tequila!" he said laughing at her.
"Don't say. I feel embarrassed."
"Really? Do you remember anything? He asked.I don't think so", he said with his unusual expression.
"Sorry, It's been a bad day and I....."
"It's okay, but don't repeat that. I tried to be good being bad.What happens if I take advantage of the situation he asked raising his brow.
She didn't dare to look at him directly.Her mind is flashing with scenarios of what might happen if she's not careful.What might happen if she has end up where......
"Stop thinking", he advised gaining her attention. Next time, better don't drink alone", he said again.
She felt better taking a sip of cool water beside her and looked at him.I can give you a good company", he said leaning carelessly in the chair bringing back her stupid smile.
After a brief moment, "Can we continue our session?" he said getting to the point.It continued another hour. Both were cheerful and happy talking to each other.
"Sir, someone's inquiring about Jade's engagement", informed his assistant to Mr Wayne.
"What? How did that come into picture suddenly?" He asked.
"I too don't know exactly but they are keen about Rose's identity", he said.
"That's impossible. You said that she's found unconcious near some pub or park I suppose."
"Yeah, that's true but I also said that I found her with some guy."
"Ha! We concluded him as her ex-boyfriend right?"
"Exactly, her ex-boyfriend is remarkably found to be Travon Ashford", he blurted.
"That's..... Oh Holy Crap! That's the reason for the intrusion", he screamed."He must've known about it. He caught us. But Ben remained silent. Afterall his loving son."Why didn't you say about that?" He screamed.
"Sir, can we cover up killing Travon.I assure no fault this time", he said.
"Are you planning suicide attempt?"
"No."
"Then shut up and listen.Go to the girl and ask her to shut her mouth, threaten her what we can do", Suggested Mr Wayne.
"But she don't remember anything.That night she passed out and we have...."
"Do what I'm saying.Warn her not to mention Jade's name anywhere", said Mr Wayne.
"Okay Sir", he said and walked out.
"Why don't you listen to me? Asked Dr Waters father.He's a good guy and there's no doubt in that he said assuringly. Listen, for one last time, meet this guy,have a talk and then you decide he said again. Dr Waters is listening with a cold expression. You listen dear. Once I've done a mistake but nothing is more important than you", he said.
"I don't want to fall for your words again dad", she replied without looking at him.
"I know how you felt, It took me a while to understand you.I'm sorry dear.I want you to have a better life instead of going out with that fellow", he said surprisingly.
"Which fellow?" She asked.
"The one you're going out with, all drunk and messing up things", he said.
He caught me there I suppose when I was with Travon the other day completely drunk.Thank god he didn't mention that otherwise I can't explain anything.
"Thank god you're safe but I wish you won't take such relations seriously", he said.
"Dad! I know what I'm doing and seriously don't worry about me.Take care of mom and your work", she said on his face without having another thought.Because if she listen he will definitely convince her for everything especially going back home.
Mr Waters is not a bad person.All he want is his daughter's happiness. It can cost anything but one little wrong step has put the entire family in chaos. That means in shutting their mouths because sometimes reputation comes first than loving daughter.
"Hey! Sorry", Said Chuck.
"Sorry? Hmm! not acceptable", he said with a frown.
"Then take this", he said punching him on his face.
He's Jade Wayne.He's brought to a secret place by Chuck to get some information.He thought to approach properly but Jade's attitude didn't let the things go smoothly.
"Who're you? Let me go", he shouted.
"Not acceptable dear", said Chuck laughing sarcastically.
"You can't leave easily with this.If my dad knows, he'll definitely kill you", he screamed.
"That's what your dad did to her right?" Asked Chuck leaving him confused.
"Rose! Do you remember her?" He asked.
Jade didn't speak a word instead he avoided to look straight as if he's afraid he may speak the truth.
"Come On playboy! speak out", said Chuck.He's controlling himself to speak normally.He wished to get the truth without using his strength.
Ashford's are bribing their new business partners to make them sign a contract which is worth of few thousand billion dollars.
From Newyork Times
"General business party is been counted as bribing said Jane.Even though it's a kind of bribing, it shouldn't be out like this", She added.
"That's true dear. But news is like news, it writes whatever comes in mind and whatever they understands.So, don't take it seriously", said Benjamin.
"What if those people get this in their mind?" She asked indicating Carleston's who is interested to invest in their company.
"Don't worry, they came forward with their own interest to invest and moreover they trust us more than anything", he replied.
"But Ben, take this seriously, even Wayne's are interested in this project", she reminded him.
Talking about Wayne's s not letting him in peace from the moment he heard that they're involved in his son's accident. He's afraid that if Jane knows she will not let him spare them.Ben has planned to do something but wished to do something else making them regret forever.
"Ben, forgot to mention something important", she said bringing him back from his thoughts.
"What was that?" He asked.
"Travon is really after that pendant he found.He took me to Vola's jewellery designs", she said.
"He must have special interest in that girl, maybe he's fallen in love", concluded Ben.
"Business party at Ashford's mansion. Woah! that's great", she said.
"Why don't you join us?" Asked Travon.
"Really, Can I?" Asked Dr Waters.
"But one thing, you're not supposed to end drunken and should act decent", he said raising his brow.
"Are you saying that I'm not decent?" She asked.
"No I don't say that, I warn you to behave decent.Don't follow me, and don't talk about my illness and not a word that I'm taking this stupid sessions", he said.
"Okay deal", she said shrugging a bit.
Travon is no doubt an intelligent brat, because he didn't purposefully invite Dr Waters.He planned to take her help if anything goes wrong. Wrong in sense, you'll know once you attend the party.
"Chuck, did you find anything or should I check myself?", He asked.
"Aa umm! give me some time Travon, need few things to confirm", he said.
"Okay, I'll go by my means", he said.
"Travon, you don't rush.Let me do this", said Chuck pleadingly.
"Okay two more days. If you're not coming with the girl's information....
"I'm sure you don't have much to stress yourself", he said assuringly interrupting him.
Finally, big day at Ashford's mansion. They threw a grand party which brightened the entire Newyork.Travon as usually chilling out with his friends at bar counter. He looked really handsome in black trousers and white shirt.
"Whom are you waiting for?" Asked his friend.
"Lily is here", said one of them.
"Are you looking for that girl?" Questioned Lily.
"Who is she?" Asked one of them.
"Do we know her?" Asked another.
"She's the one who pulled him out the other day at pub", she said.
"That lady?"
"What were you doing with her?"
"Is she your girlfriend?"
All sorts of questions were posed by his friends.He didn't bothered to answer because none of them made sense. He's looking at the entrance expecting someone's presence.After a long waiting, there stepped a girl with white heels wearing some grey colour backless frock. Around her neck was a scarf where one end is covering her back. Her flapping eye lases are searching for someone.A moment later Travon recognised her to be Dr Waters. The entire crowd was staring at her. She's searching everyone although she's aware of what's happening around her.
He quickly ran to her to welcome with a smile.
"Hey Travon", she said smiling like an idiot.
"Oh! it's you.I didn't recognize you until you gave your stupid smile", he said holding her hand.
She turned a bit rolling her eyes.
"You look stunning by the way", he said bending close to her ear.
"I know that", she replied.
"What? Again came with your attitude", he asked.
"Not around you", she replied.
"Ghmm!" someone coughed behind to gain attention.Travon immediately pulled himself back.
"Doc", said Camillie hugging her.
"Hey Millie", she said with a friendly smile.
"Come with me", she said dragging Dr Waters with her disappointing Travon.
Benjamin and Jane busy in welcoming their guests.That's wonderful evening with all the beautiful celebrities and youngsters. And media was one among them and they feel anxious to announce any kind of news in their channels first.
"So, it's true that you're cheating me", said Lily to Travon. She's so dissapointed with Travon's behaviour. He knows that she likes him but he always rejected her.So, there's no reason for her to talk any nonsense with him. He walked calmly from there avoiding his friends and their stupid conclusions. He is trying to call chuck since morning.But he's nowhere to find. He thought he can talk to him atleast in the party but now there's no signs of him.
Party begin with general announcement about Ashford's, their business partners and some important share holders.This is a big project to them.It's no matter about the money but it's their stature that puts them high. Benjamin's subconcious mind is warning about Wayne's not to let them anywhere near them.
Later came Wayne's family. "Hey Ben", said Mr Wayne. "Hey you're late", said Benjamin in a casual tone as if nothing happened.
"Yeah, sort of", he replied.
"Where's Chuck?" Asked Travon to Camilie.
"Don't know, he said he's on the way since evening", she said.
"Any problem?" Asked Dr Waters.
"Not yet", replied Travon rubbing his forehead with his thumb.
"Are you okay? Take a deep breath, if you feel stressed", suggested Dr Waters.
"Let me go out", he said.
There he didn't notice anyone while walking hurriedly. When he's out, Oliver came running to him.
"What?" He screamed at Oliver.
"Stay", he said.
"What?"
"It's mam's order", he said bending his head.
"Why now?" He thought.
"She asked not to send you out alone", he said.
"I'm not kid", he said.
Meanwhile security came surrounding him.I'm Travon Ashford move from my way", he said with an attitude.
"Sorry sir" they said not allowing him to move.
In Ashford's mansion, Mr Wayne and Benjamin were exchanging uncomfortable glances. "Something's fishy", murmured Mr Wayne to his assistant. "Sir we can't take chances at this moment", he replied. "We need this project along with your son's safety", he added. "Where's my son.Call him", he said immediately.His assistant tried calling him but no response. This made Mr Wayne more nervous than ever. "It's okay call him again until he picks up the call", he said taking a BP capsule.
"You look pale", complained Benjamin looking at Mr Wayne.
"Yeah, taken medication for the BP", replied Mr Wayne.
"Are you sure about that?" He asked observing him closer. "Yeah perfectly", replied Mr Wayne, but he's seriously feeling not well. He looked more pale and nauseous.
Benjamin called someone to get a doctor. But from the crowd stepped forward Dr Waters voluntarily." You?" She screamed as soon as she saw him.But couldn't move or step back since she's the doctor who pledged to save the sick people.
It's okay she said to herself. After 15 minutes, as soon as he opened his eyes, he saw Dr Waters. "Wh..What are you doing here?" He screamed putting all the strength."That's none of your business. Don't create a scene here", she warned coldly checking his pulse again. "What's wrong?" Asked Benjamin. "Are you okay? How are you feeling Mr Wayne?" Asked Mr Carleston softly."I'm good", he replied glaring at Dr Waters.
"Out from my sight", murmured Mr Wayne to Dr Waters.
"You get lost", she replied leaving him surprised.
"Do you know that girl?" Asked Benjamin.
"Hmmn! No", he replied.
There's something fishy thought Benjamin.
"Let me go in then", said Travon.
"As you please", said Oliver.
Travon walked in impatiently.He tried calling Chuck, but no response.After few minutes Chuck called him back.
"Where the hell are you?" Screamed Travon on top of his voice.
"Don't panic, it's time to know the truth", he said.
"Who is she?" He asked guessing about what he's saying.
"Let me show the girl to you instead of telling her details he said.
"That's great idea Chuck. Is she with you right now. Can I..."
Chuck hanged the call when Travon is still talking with him. Though he got angry, he's happy that he's going to meet her, anxiously waiting for her.
"Dr Waters", Called Benjamin from behind.
"Mr Ashford, do you need anything?" she asked.
"You don't look like a doctor today.You were like walking from a fashion magazine", he complimented.
"Really? She asked.But your son has not given such a compliment", she said with disappointment.
"He will do if you add some charm", he adviced.
"Thank you for the advice", she said.
"Never mention it he said. Ummn! that one he showed pointing to Mr Wayne, do you know him?" He asked.
"Gosh! No", she declined immediately.
"It must be but don't let my son near to him" he said."I hope you're getting it", he said.
"Sure, but why?" she asked raising her brow.
"That's....
"Ben", called Jane tapping on his shoulder.
"Yeah dear", he said facing her.
"What were you doing here? Carleston's were looking for you", she said hastily.
"Wow! you look...
"Beautiful Isn't it?" Completed Benjamin interrupting Dr Waters.
"It's not time for this.Come let's go", said Jane indicating Dr Waters to join them.
"Thank you, Thanks a lot. It's just a small get together for all our business people.You know, not boring business party", he remarked.For that everyone laughed. "Wish to welcome Carleston's, our new business partners into Ashford's", he said laughing."Mr Caleston, why don't you say some words", he said calling them. "Oh! Ben", said Mr Carleston."Not now actually. My voice is not clear today", he said avoiding with an excuse. "Then let me take the opportunity said Mr Wayne grabbing the chance. Benjamin, wants to kick him but decided to act gentleman. Beautiful women on this wonderful evening, and young gentlemen including we people, it's good to meet at this party as just friends forgetting our differences. What do you say?" He questioned the crowd. They nodded in agreeing his statement. "What the hell are you doing Ben? asked Jane.He's doing great, if he gains Carleston's attention the collaboration project will be lost", murmured Jane."Are you asking me to entertain them for the sake of that project?" Questioned her."Ben, I'm loosing my temper" she replied. "Wait and watch, don't get into conclusions and make me act stupid", he said in a serious tone.
Oh! Woah, Where did I end up thought Dr Waters searching for Travon again.
He's sitting alone far from the crowd. Beside him Oliver is standing. She immediately ran to him guessing something bad.
"What happened? Are you Okay?" She asked grabbing him.
"I'm okay", he replied a bit nervous."It's okay you can share with me", She said.
"Actually", he continued after a pause."Do I know you before?" he asked.
"What?" She asked in bewilderment.
"Let me be more clear" he said. But by that moment two people stood in front of them.
"Chuck!" Said Travon.
"Rose", Said Jade Wayne with bruises all over his face.
"What? Who's..Rose?" Asked Travon looking at Dr Waters and Chuck in shock.She didn't utter a word instead she lowered her head in embarrassment."Spill the truth else I'll shoot everyone", said Travon in rage. "Do you have any idea how things messed up here?" Said Chuck. Dr Waters hurried to get out from there but Travon grabbed her hand firmly even though she asked him to leave her.
"Are you really that girl?" Asked Travon. She didn't answer, no not even looked at him.
"Say it damn it", he screamed angrily gaining everyone's attention.Immediately media and people gathered to watch what's happening.
"Are you Rose?" He asked.
"Let me go Travon", she said in shivering voice.
"First tell me if your name is Rose", he asked again.
"Yeah", she nodded."I'm Rose Waters", she said.
"Still you want to run away from me?" He asked pulling her closer.
"I don't understand what you are talking about?" She said hastily.
"So you must be the girl?" Asked one of the reporter.
"Did you plan to hide her identity?"
"Why did you put this secret?"
"Are you senator's daughter?"
"You are Mr Water's daughter right?"
"What happened about the engagement with Mr Jade Wayne?"
"So you ran to your boyfriend dumping ....
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...
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"Oh! Shut up", Screamed Travon without looking at them.He's staring at the her scary eyes which is filled with tears observing the crowd around her.After a brief moment Chuck came and cleared the media.Benjamin, Jane, Camilie rushed there. Mr Wayne has panicked to see his son with cuts and bruises.They grabbed to take him out from there but Oliver with his men surrounded them.
Travon pulled her out from that place immediately followed by Camilie and Chuck. After half an hour she came in front of the media with courage. She looked nervous eventhough she gave her best fake smile but putting her attitude like not Dr Waters but like senator's daughter Rose Waters did her best.
"Come On! Do it", said Camilie.
Travon stood in front of her. All the cameras, mikes,recorders are waiting for her words. What she might say and how interesting it would be.
"Actually let me grab this chance to introduce myself properly.I'm Rose, Dr Rose Waters", she introduced herself to public.
Hey! She's Dr Waters. What is she doing? There begin a big commotion in the hospital where she's working who are watching televison.
"You are senator Mr Waters daughter?"
"Yeah,I'm", she replied.
Fallen into our hospital out of luck I thought but it's what she entered thought some of the chief doctors.
"So you are the one who's with Travon Ashford?"
"It must be", she replied with confident.
"What were you guys doing at that time?", Asked one of the reporter.
"Can I say we were playing baseball", she said.
"Baseball?" all the reporters were murmuring what nonsense she's speaking.
Travon is laughing silently holding himself. Chuck and Camilie, she's gone insane they thought.
"Travon has really influenced her", said Jane to Benjamin.
"Just like you", he replied.
"Why
did you hide your identity till now? What happened to you?"
"Because my job is not to entertain you" She said. The whole crowd is speechless.
"Why did you break the engagement with Jade Wayne? Did you plan anything with your boyfriend?" Saying this all the cameras focussed on Travon."Breaking the engagement with Jade Wayne is true but this is none of your business", she replied with arrogance after a pause.
"What is she doing there? "Asked Mr Waters sitting beside his wife who is watching the news.
"I don't know where she ended up but this going to...
"It's okay, all this time Wayne's family have threatened me for embarrassing them on that day. Good day, no need to worry about concealing anything."
"All this time she felt bad dear she said but now not even having a second thought to speak what is in her mind", she added.
"Can we...
"Enough of your questions she said. I need to have a proper date with my boyfriend", she said walking towards Travon.
Though it sounded as a bold act they revealed vague information,but Benjamin and Jane were left in confusion.
Chuck called Jane indicating him not to allow them to leave. But Benjamin convinced her to take their own time.
"The identity of the girl is revealed. Six months back, Travon Ashford is met with an accident and his family had concealed the about the girl he's been with at that moment.She is happened to be Senator Mr Waters loving daughter Miss Rose Waters who broke engagement with Jade Wayne on the same day. Suspicions arose about their relationship but confirmed since she called for a date with her boyfriend Travon Ashford in front of the media."
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"They have ruined everything, especially that girl", said Jane.Benjamin is listening silently. "It's all over the news.I hate this, What would Carleston's think about us? Why do your son make it difficult? I think you need to do something to grab the project else Wayne's will get it", she is walking to and fro coming up with her own questions and doubts. She, that Doctor all these days cheated us hiding the truth. Can't she see how my son has suffered. Sh..I hate her too. Chuck atleast you must've known and why did you make it public. See all the news channels are scrolling this as breaking news. Travon, my poor kid....And what did you decide about this? She asked looked at Benjamin. I..I stammered Benjamin searching for words.
They left ignoring the situation. I don't understand at all. Where did go? She said closing her eyes.
Stop it dear. Stop picking up on them.They are kids and they need their own space said Benjamin. Let them talk and understand what happened that day said Benjamin holding her.
Travon Ashford and Rose Waters, sitting at Sea shore ie., Fort Tilden Beach near Queens. "What were we doing here?" Asked Rose.
"Don't know", he said.
"I'm sorry, I can't handle drinks", she said rolling her eyes." And I don't remember what happened between us and how I ended up with you", she added.
"That's not a bad idea but hope I remember something more", he said.
"Something more in sense, you know bits right?" She questioned.
"Wow! you are good at this", he said looking at her.
What happened actually is vague and completely unknown but both of them helped each other to recall it and found it interesting.
Travon is furious after getting into the fight with Raymond, his friend.That's obvious but he didn't go overboard since he rushed out grabbing his car keys.
On the way, a girl in black jacket rushed in front of Travon's Mercedes which created chaos in the public.
She created a scene that crying out that she's getting late to take medicine and so asked him to drop her nearby medical store. And all the way she cried for making her delay to reach there in time. Travon didn't bother to look at her or console her because he 's a bit dizzy since he hit his head in the fight.
Although she looked doubtful,he dropped her at the nearby street where the Warring's Pub is located.As soon as the car speeded up,she removed her long black jacket and stood in front of it.She wore a light violet, sleeveless frock a bit short which suiting the environment.He saw her in the rear view mirror and returned to her.But already she went inside.Nowhere to be found, he too went inside the pub to find her.
"One tequila", said she.
"Surprising. Now-a-days, tequila is called to be a medicine for cold", he said surprising her.
"Okay, I'm caught", she said looking at him.
"Pay my bill", he said drinking the tequila which she ordered.After having a few drinks,
"Who are you She asked?" Looking at him.He smiled.
"Don't give those devilish smiles", She said pulling him closer.He took few seconds,held her hand tightly and grabbed her to the dance floor.
"Woah!" She said for his sudden gesture.
Twisted and turned, holding her hand tightly never letting her go.The dance seemed brighter with the people around them in silence.People applauded in awe making her self concious.
"Come", she said pulling him out.
They both got into the car screaming in excitement.He halted the car in the nearby park and got down with her.
He took out the bottle and sat on a bench removing his jacket."Ah! this air is fresh", he said opening the lid.
"You are not just someone right?" She asked sitting beside him.He covered her legs with his coat and looked at her smiling.
"Maybe", he replied.
"What's your name?" he asked.
"I'm Rose", she replied.
"Is it a blooming Rose?" he asked her gulping the sweet wine.
"Don't know but not withering", she replied.
"Are you new here? I never seen you", he questioned.
"I hang out when I'm stressed", she replied.
"Then can I say that I'm always stressed", he said.
"You must be", she said."Let me have a drink", she said grabbing the bottle from him.
"Don't be hurry it's a bit strong", he warned.
"I like strong beaverages to avoid concussion", she said.
"That's absurd", he said."Did you runaway from home?" He asked observing her.
"Exactly, to save my life I have taken a big decision", she said turning to him."Instead of getting engaged with someone bad, better have chilled beer with a gentleman", she said smiling.
"Don't. Your perceptions will disappoint you Rose. I'm very bad.I happened to run away from a fight before we met he said.You know I'm a drug addict and have many girlfriends", he confessed unusually.
"I never mentioned that I'll marry you", she blurted.
"What?"
"Yeah, you're speaking as if you're confessing to your girlfriend."
"That's not me. I don't like to impress anyone with my words or actions.That's like..."
"That's like cheating", she replied.
"But I feel like the one. I feel cheated and mis-treated", she said and started crying.
"What?"
"That idiot", she called standing instantly gulping some more wine.Ha! I wish to fly she said.
"I think you should go home", he said looking at her completely drunk.
"You're really good she said tripping down.
"Careful", he said.He helped her to stand but seeing her in tears he have no words to say. "Thank you", she said. Thanks for today, if I stayed alone I don't know where I would end up she added with eyes full of eyes.She started crying like kid and he don't know how to cheer her up.
"No need", she said smiling after few minutes as if she understood what is running in his mind.
"Come let's go for a ride", he said. As soon as she sat in the car she removed her chain."It's beautiful, Why did you remove that?" he asked. "This reminds me of that idiot", she said.
"Your boyfriend?" He asked with sly smile.
"That idiot can never become my boyfriend. He mistreated me as if I'm nothing. I hate him and I hate myself listening his nonsense", she said.She looked as if she may start crying again.
"Do you want to throw that?" Asked Travon doubtfully.
"I want to but I can't. Let me put it safe", she said searching for her wallet."Put it there", he suggested opening a secret space below the CD deck. "Wow! Can I see what's inside?" she asked. "No", he replied holding her hand before she get hands in it. "Shh! drugs", she said with a questioning look.
"Hmmn!" he said. "So you are proved to be bad", she said smiling incredibly. "Like I told you", he said shrugging a bit.
"I like to be bad too", she said opening the roof of the car. "Ahh!" she said inhaling the drug mixed air.
She jerked a bit when he started the car instantly with high speed. The speed of the car increased with wind and she stood singing like a crazy woman."Shut up and sit", he said. She smiled and continued singing one of her favourite songs.He drove the car until he saw someone carelessly standing in the middle of the road.
Am I meeting all the insane people of Newyork today he thought. Rose hit her head to the rim and felt unconcious due to the sudden brake. "Rose, Rose", he called. She didn't speak but she moved a bit. Nearly 10 people surrounded him. "What's wrong with you guys, you want money take it and get lost", said Travon throwing his wallet because he want to take Rose to hospital immediately.Seeing them standing still, he didn't backoff. Started punching them one by one but one escaped quickly and grabbed a chance to hit him on his head from beind.Travon fell down with another quick blow on his head before he turned.
They covered up that as accident placing him in his own mercedes hiring a truck, paying him handful. Before all that they shot the survelliance cameras to erase the evidence and took the girl from there to the safest place. This is what happened. Two days later, she went to the hospital as assistant to Dr Frank. Since she don't remember anything after taking those strong drinks, she considered him as a regular VIP patient for the first few days but later she developed a strange interest on him.
Benjamin Ashford did his best to ruin Wayne's business empire. And Jane is pleased since they got Carleston's collaboration project. Camilie became good friend to Dr Waters. Always giving company when she was stressed. Travon Ashford back to his normal life chill out with friends, partying, getting into fights and especially listening to the nonsense of Dr Waters. He gifted her with special necklace piece designed by Camilie to his girlfriend Rose, I mean Dr Rose Waters on the next Valentines day party held at Ashford's mansion surprising everyone.
"Travon Ashford proposed Dr Rose Waters yesterday at the party at Ashford's mansion."
From Daily News, Newyork
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