Suddenly, as though a y button had been pushed, the memories from the night I had an ident — the one in particr which I failed to remember — came rushing back to me.


    "Do just what I say. Open the door and get out of the car. Now."  Those were the man''s exact words as he pointed the cold metallic weapon on my neck.


    I swallowed the lump in my throat and pressed my cold, trembling fingers together. My heart began racing, and my palms became slick with sweat.


    There was a scar above his left brow, and the other one on his nose. There was no denying it, he was the man who tried to kill me not once but twice. I remember the first time he tried ending my life was the day I attended my twin sister''s wedding and thest was after I returned to the city.


    I could feel the fear and anxiety rising within me, as I tried to remain calm andposed. I knew I had to stay calm for Lucas''s sake, but the fear was almost overwhelming.


    Lucas was busy scanning the menu,pletely unaware of my distress.


    I took a deep breath and tried to act like I''m not terrified out of my wits, shaking inside, wondering when the man''s going to see me.


    The waiter returned to serve our food and for a moment, I was grateful for the distraction. But then as soon as he left I could feel my worries return, this time much stronger than thest.


    Lucas and I began to eat. All the while I keep an eye on the man across the room. He was blissfully unaware of my presence, with his undivided attention remaining locked on the woman he was talking with.


    As though some kind of force beckoned me to, I looked at the woman. Inexplicably, my heart froze when my gaze shifted to her face.


    There was something strange about her that I couldn''t point my finger at. She was beautiful with long silky hair and doll-like eyes and there''s nothing not to like about her but I found warning bells ringing in my head. She looked oddly familiar but I''m quite sure I never met her before.


    It was as if I had seen her before, but I couldn''t quite remember where. Suddenly, she turned to me and a chill ran down my spine. There was something in her eyes that looked ominous, almost sinister.


    I tried to shake off the feeling and went back to my meal but I couldn''t dismiss it.


    I couldn''t stop thinking about her for the rest of the meal.


    Lucas tried to converse with me but perhaps he noticed  I wasn''t in the mood because I''m answering in sybles every time he asked a question so he stopped trying.


    "L- Lucas," I said, trying to keep my voice steady. "I don''t feel very well. Can we go home?"


    Lucas looked up from his wine, concern etched on his face. "Are you okay? What''s wrong?"


    "I just... I need to go home," I said, feeling a lump form in my throat.


    Lucas nodded. "Just a minute." He said, summoning the butler so he could pay the bill.


    "Come on. Let''s get out of here. " He said after he finished paying and took my hand and strode to the upscale door. "Goodness, your hand is icy."


    As we walked to the car, I couldn''t help but feel like someone was watching me. I nced back and saw the man and the woman get up from their table and follow us until we were out of the restaurant.


    "Lucas, I''m surprised to see you here." The man spoke.


    Lucas abruptly pulled into a stop. He looked at the man. "ckstone." He said formally, his lips pressed into a thin, tight line.


    "Look who''s here." The man named ckstone spoke, his gaze piercing through me.


    "Who are you?" I asked rather calmly when inside I was terrified facing the man who wanted to kill me.


    Something that resembled uncertainty crossed his eyes but it was gone as fast as it arrived as though it didn''t exist at all.


    "Alexandria couldn''t remember a thing…. She has amnesia ckstone…." Lucas told the man.


    "I see. " ckstone murmured. Something that resembled relief crossed his eyes. "Anyways, meet my wife, Amanda." He said, gesturing to the stunning woman beside him.


    "Hello, Mr. Alexander." The woman spoke. Her eyes locked on Lucas'' face as though she didn''t see me at all. "I''m d to finally meet you."


    Lucas nodded his head in response. "Excuses, but we are in a hurry." He didn''t wait for their answer and just strode where he parked his car while holding my hand.


    I shuddered and got into the car, feeling shaken and scared. "Lucas," I said, my voice trembling. "Do you know them?"


    "I do know ckstone….…. We''ve been best friends before…. But not anymore."


    "Why?"


    Lucas released a sigh. "He was once my business partner…. But after the business went bankrupt we decided to go separate ways."


    "Why do I feel like I''m missing something? Tell me the details you''re holding back."


    "Okay, truth be told we fought not just because our business went bankrupt due to his doing but because I caught you in bed with him."


    I fell into a deep pit of silence.


    It now makes sense why ckstone tried to kill me. He used to be Alexandria''s lover.


    No, not used to… I don''t have the proof they broke up so I assume they are secretly together.


    Maybe…. Just maybe he knew where Alexandria is.


    I cleared my throat and ask him again. "And the woman… do you know her?"


    Lucas shook his head. "I don''t recognize her at all. But although I''m sure we haven''t met before but she looked oddly familiar."


    Weird but it was exactly what I''m thinking the first time I saw her.


    "Do you remember him? Do you recognize the woman?" It was his turn to ask.


    "Partly I remember the man… But the woman I don''t recognize her at all."


    "Strange." Lucas mumbled under his breath. "She was looking at you like she knew you."