Chapter 99: Negative Memories

Instantly, Mirabel realized that something was happening to Isabella. 

“What happened? Why did you act that way? Did you remember anything?” she questioned Isabella. Isabella looked at her and fixed a smile. 

“It's not about whether I remember anything or not. I am remembering everything, and it is so confusing and also so frustrating. I don't understand. What did I do with James? What connection did I have with James? What unspeakable thing did I do with James that Alex must not remember about? Why am I seeing myself with James?” Isabella questioned as Mirabel was placed in a very tight spot because she could not explain to Isabella what she was passing through. Because even though Isabella had told her all the secrets, she still made sure to keep some intimate things away from her, just in case she ended up snitching to Alex. 

“I don't know how else to tell you, and I don't know how else to prove to you any of your visions. But if you are remembering things, then I am sure that very soon you will come back to your senses and you will remember everything that happened between you and James. And maybe then you'll be able to stop him. You'll be able to intervene before James goes beyond control,” Mirabel warned as Isabella immediately had another flashback. 

Instantly, she stood up and placed a hand on her forehead, trying her best to calm herself down as she looked back at Mirabel. 

“These are not just ordinary visions. These are weird visions. The kind of vision that I cannot explain. Why is it being this way? Why is it even acting this way? Why can't I just remember everything at once and let my life go back to normal?” Isabella questioned. 

As Mirabel noticed that Isabella's voice was slowly getting higher than before, she quickly covered her mouth and looked around. Even though the room was locked, she still feared that Alex could have tried anything just to make sure that his sister did not make Isabella remember. 

“Do not make noise. Do not let Alex have any idea or even know that you are remembering anything. It would be very, very dangerous, and I would not want that for you. So please, and please try your best to keep distance between the both of us, okay? Do not yell. Do not act differently. Do not look at Alex differently. Because at this moment, he's the only one helping you. He's the only one protecting you. And he's the only one who can make everything get better. You just have to forget about James. Forget everything about James and act like you don't even know him. Even if you have any memories of him, don't act like it happened, okay? You have to be at peace with Alex. It matters because Alex is the only one who can protect you and who can keep you safe. After him, there is nobody else,” Mirabel warned and then took her seat again beside Isabella. 

“Now, on a serious note, Isabella, you made a huge mistake. You have made lots of mistakes which you tried to make changes to before you got poisoned by Lily, and that is the only reason why I can't blame you. Neither will I let anybody know about your secrets because you wanted to make changes so badly until Lily took charge and made things worse. And I know that once you remember, of course, you will make things right, and you would still pick Alex over everyone else, mostly over James because I am sure with everything and all the troubles Alex is passing through, having to quit his work, having to leave school for the meantime just to take good care of you. If you should recall your memories of James, I know you would want James back. Do not try something like that,” Mirabel warned as Isabella nodded instantly. 

Even though she had no idea of what she did or what kind of thing she would do or try to betray, she still nodded because she thought to herself, of course, there is nothing so severely bad that she would have done that would make her want to pick James over Alex. Alex was so soft-hearted, kind-hearted to her, who cared for her and loved only her. How would she dare to pick anybody else? She thought to herself. 

Mirabel hugged her tightly and then walked away after hugging her. Mirabel slowly assisted her up and then walked away towards the door as Isabella stood in front of the door. 

“I don't know how I would do this if I remember. How can I let you know? Alex is always around me and always wanting to make sure that I am perfectly alright. How would I inform you if I remember anything?” she questioned as Mirabel stopped in front of the door and turned around. 

“Of course, it is very easy. We would talk in the kitchen. I would slowly take you with me to the kitchen anytime I am making any special meal so we can discuss, and if you remember anything, you let me know instantly,” Mirabel assured before walking away as Isabella closed the door and slowly crawled down to the ground. 

Sitting there, she couldn't help but sob, not because she remembered anything and was lying to Mirabel. Of course, she had no memory of anything aside from the little flashbacks of her and James. She just did not tell Mirabel the details of that flashback. As she slowly continued to cry, she felt like her head was empty. 

“I don't know. I don't know what to do. I can't believe this. I can't believe a time in my life would come that I won't even remember anything. I don't even know who I am. I don't even know my identity,” she wept as she began to shiver, and the tears flowed much more than before. 

“I have to remember everything. If it means me banging my hand on the wall, I must do it.”