The Life She Had

Fei's POV

It's 12:45, and I will be discharged today! Finally I will be out of this place. I really hate the smell of the hospital. It's not also helping me on how I feel these days. This place is giving me a sad and unsettling feeling.

Gigi explained to me on what is to happen after I leave the hospital. She told me that Lily has been staying at Carson's mansion for quite some time after her engagement with Dylan. She was studying but had to stop because of her sickness. Gigi, however didn't tell me what Lily's illness is.

I always thought that Lily had it all, but life has also not been too easy for her. By age 13, Lily lost her parents in a car accident. A relative claims Lily's custody. Gigi's parents don't want to give Lily as they find those people skeptical but it's the law and they have to follow.

Later on, Gigi's family find out that the relatives are not taking care of Lily and she even stopped going to school. They don't care about her and they are just after the inheretance. Good thing everything was secured and the evil family wont get any coin from it. After 2 years of fighting for the custody, the Gardner family was able to get Lily and gave the life she lost.

But Lily has been sick after that. It affects her relationship to everyone, not only Gigi but also Dylan. And when she turned 18, she was engaged to Dylan and moved to the Carson mansion.

"Lily, Dylan said he'll let Mr. Kho picks you up."

"Who's that?"

"Carson's butler. You two are close before, that's why Dylan trusted him. He's quite busy today so he can't make it."

"I understood. Mr. Carson is so busy these days, he didn't even visit me."

"Ooh Lily's upset." Gigi jokingly told her.

"N-no i'm not. What right do I have to get upset? I'm not even Lily."

"You know, you can be Lily then."

"I can't do that. No way I'm gonna claim her life and her relationship with you people. I feel sad because Lily is such an amazing and strong person. Why would I do such a thing."

"You're right. You can't be her. She's different. We treasure every memory we have with her."

"Gigi. I'm confused right now. What will happen to me then. Do I really have to live the life Lily had or just return to where I belong?"

"Are you crazy, of course you have to live the life Lily once had. It's way better than your previous life. You don't have to work as a barista anymore or whatever you are doing from the past."

"But my parents."

"You said you were in a car accident and you thought that you were dead already. Your body of course was seen by your parents already. They know you're dead. Don't worry about them."

Fei was astounded at the moment and tears started falling.

"Too easy for you huh? You think my parents feelings are total joke. Too easy for you to say not to worry about them. You don't even know what life I had with them. We were not rich but I was loved! I was cared for!" Fei shouted.

"I, I am wrong. S-sorry Belle. I was just..."

"Get out!"

"She's just like Lily but totally different. I'm also confused." Gigi's in the lobby area of the hospital. She's talking with someone on her phone.

"Don't be too harsh on her." a familiar voice was on the other line.

"I'm not. I thought she wouldn't feel anything with what I said. Lily is sensitive but not her. You know it."

"We have to keep on observing her. Just don't let your guard down. She's dangerous. Don't be fooled."

"You're not really coming?"

"I don't want to see her."

"B-but she's still Lily you know."

"..."

"I know it's hard for you. You've been patiently waiting for her to come back. Soon you two will be of the age to tie the knot."

"I'll bring her back. Just wait."

"No Dylan, it's too late already. Lily is gone."

"I have to attend some meetings. Update me once they leave the hospital already."

"Yeah sure."

"Good afternoon Miss." A man in his 60's bowed in front of Fei. He's wearing a black suit and a lapel mic. He must be Mr. Kho, the butler to which Dylan entrusted to pick her up.

"Hello. Are you Mr. Kho?"

The old man nodded. "I'm glad you remember me miss. The young master told me the medication had made you lose some of your memories. He's been upset."

"He told you that?" Fei looked down and sighed. Only Dylan, Her and Gigi know the truth.

"Mr. Kho, can we go somewhere before heading home?"

"My pleasure Miss. Where do you wish to go?"

"Downtown Cafe. Do you know it? I know it's not something fancy but it's popular with young people. I saw it on the internet just a while ago, and it made me want to come!" Fei started fidgeting her fingers. This has been a habit of hers when she lies. She hates lying because her conscience won't make her sleep.

The butler laughed.

"You haven't changed miss. You still do that thing." The butler mimics her fidgeting. "You used to do that when you're lying."

"Huh?"

"Why would you lie Miss? You always go to that cafe before. You used to come with Miss Gardner."

"Really?? Why didn't I know that?"

"Ooh. You must have forgotten. The young master is right. "

Fei's POV

What is happening? I'm so confused right now. I've been working at the cafe for quite some time but never have I ever seen Lily and Gigi there.

And also why do Lily have the same mannerisms as me? I know this is nothing special and anyone fidgets when they lie but what a coincidence, right?

"Now miss. It's about time we go."

"Oh yes Mr. Kho. Thank you."

"You're welcome Miss."