A Call That Changed Her Entire Life

Emily cared less about every other thing now. Nothing else mattered to her except for Jacob. Her mind was filled with worry for him. She shouted his name repeatedly, hoping to get his response. "Jacob! Jacob! Where are you? Please answer me! Jacob!" She shrieked and wildly looked around.

As much as she strained her ear to hear a response, she did not get any. She anxiously waited, but all that bounced back to her was an echo of her own voice.

This made no sense! Where was Jacob? Why wasn't he answering her call?

What was going on? Where was he? Fear slowly crept through as the realization that Sean must have fooled her hit her.

The thought that Jacob may be in danger made Emily agitated. She frantically searched every corner of the room, hoping to find Jacob.

Amidst her ruckus, she distinctly heard the sound of footsteps behind her. Someone was approaching her.

With a sigh of relief, Emily quickly turned around hoping to finally see Jacob. Before she could see his face, the man suddenly hugged her tightly. A strong whiff of alcohol enveloped Emily together with the man's arms. With a scrunched nose, she was positive this man was not her Jacob.

"You are not Jacob. Who are you?" Emily felt bothered.

She struggled to break free, but the man's grasp on her firmly held. He pressed Emily closer the more she fought him. Emily was alarmed by how tight this man was holding on to her.

"Of course, I'm not Jacob," the man murmured. Emily felt his breath on the top of her head. "How could I be him? I am your brother," he added.

Emily grunted out her frustration and squirmed to get away. She faced him and pointed her finger. "You're not drunk?" Emily asked, annoyed.

Sean focused his look on Emily. His eyes were in and out of focus, "No! I am definitely not drunk. I only had a few drinks and those are not enough to get me drunk. I wanted to see you and find out what you're doing here. So what are you looking for?" Sean swayed as he slurred his words out.

Exasperated, Emily threw her hands up and did not even bother to explain. She knew that would be useless given Sean's situation. She fixed her steady gaze at him and coldly asked, "Where is Jacob? Where did you hide him? And what did you do to him?"

"Well, he left. He left on his own." Sean answered slowly and nonchalantly. "I did nothing to harm him. I just did as you asked and helped him bring back his old memories. I did what you asked me to do."

"I don't believe you! Jacob would never leave without telling me. Whether he has already regained his memory or not, he will not do that to me," Emily shouted in disbelief.

think I would hide him? Why don't you trust me?"

Emily and shrugged. "Whatever. I know you don't believe me. Okay, then. Go ahead and look for him. I

for him?? You can stop pretending now. I know you're hiding him. I will never

me? I knew you would say that, but it makes me sad to actually hear it from you. How

her lips and gazed at Sean silently. She could tell from Sean's expression that he didn't care about her warning at all. She decided to change her way of talking as it was no use to force him to tell the truth. "Sean, please. I beg you to release him and send him back to

cheek gently. With eyes full of tenderness, he replied, "And I did, I kept my word. I didn't do anything to Jacob. I have helped him regain his memory. Why don't you believe

find him?" Emily murmured as she turned her

left," Sean said and took back his hand.

mean he left? Where did he go?"

returned to Z country," Sean replied slowly. He turned away from her.

got to be kidding me! I don't believe you!"

left her. She knew Jacob would not do that. He would never just leave

thing. He would never do that

his pocket. "But luckily, I kept the the evidence for myself.

locked her eyes on the phone screen. She saw Jacob's face, cold

treatment. But I am ready to leave and go back to Z country," Jacob said calmly in the video.

the video was

she saw. She was quite sure it was Jacob, she knew that face. It was also his voice, she

out what happened to Jacob. What was he thinking? Why would

don't believe it! It must be you. You must have arranged all this!" Emily cried.

said, "What can I do to make

calm down. After taking a long breath, she asked, "Then tell me, when did he

ago,"

me

to know," Sean hesitated.

you tell me the truth? Why are you lying to me? I don't believe every word

video. You know Jacob well. Do you really think he will be forced to do that and say all those