She doesn't want to remember
713 Words
Dreams can be forgotten.
But the reason behind them… never fades.
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When Caitlin woke up, the room felt quiet.
Alisa was already there.
ALISA
“Aren’t you getting late for work?”
Caitlin looked at her, confused.
CAITLIN
“What work, Alisa? I don’t understand anything.”
Alisa’s expression changed.
ALISA
“No. You have to face everything. Raffelo will question you.”
Something inside Caitlin snapped.
She suddenly started screaming.
Throwing things around the room.
Panic. Fear. Confusion.
And then—
She collapsed.
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ALISA (terrified)
“Caitlin! I’m sorry—please wake up! Caitlin!”
She checked her pulse.
Weak.
Her hands trembled as she called for help.
Within minutes, the ambulance arrived.
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HOSPITAL
Doctors rushed her in.
Monitors beeped.
An oxygen mask was placed over her face.
Alisa stood outside, helpless.
After what felt like forever, a doctor came out.
DOCTOR
“Caitlin is in severe trauma.”
ALISA
“Yes… she has been through a lot.”
The doctor nodded.
DOCTOR
“Her condition is serious. There’s a possibility of memory loss… or even a vegetative state if things worsen.”
Alisa froze.
ALISA
“You mean… she might not respond?”
DOCTOR
“We’re doing everything we can. For now, we need her medical history before proceeding further.”
Her usual doctor wasn’t available.
So, Dr. Mancho took over the case.
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MEANWHILE — RAFFELO
Something felt wrong.
Caitlin wasn’t answering his calls.
She didn’t show up at the office.
For the first time—
He felt uneasy.
Restless.
He asked his assistant.
No information.
He called again.
And again.
No answer.
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BACK AT THE HOSPITAL
Alisa’s phone kept ringing inside her bag.
But she didn’t notice.
Her sister was fighting for her life.
Nothing else mattered.
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After some time, she remembered—
She needed to inform Caitlin’s office.
She picked up her phone.
Just as she was about to dial—
It rang.
Raffelo.
She answered.
ALISA (coldly)
“Hello. Who is this?”
RAFFELO (relieved)
“Thank God you picked up. Alisa, it’s Raffelo.”
Her tone changed instantly.
ALISA (angry)
“You bastard. How dare you call me? I warned you not to hurt her!”
Raffelo stiffened.
RAFFELO
“What happened to her? Tell me!”
ALISA (shouting)
“She’s in the hospital. Fighting for her life. Because of you!”
Before he could respond—
A nurse approached Alisa.
NURSE
“Your sister has regained consciousness. Please come.”
Alisa dropped the phone and rushed inside.
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The nurse picked up the phone.
NURSE
“The lady dropped her phone.”
RAFFELO (urgent)
“Please—tell me which hospital this is.”
NURSE
“Lady Mary Hospital.”
RAFFELO
“Thank you.”
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He rushed there immediately.
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HOSPITAL ROOM
Alisa entered.
Caitlin was awake.
Weak—but conscious.
ALISA (relieved)
“Caitlin… how are you? Are you okay? I’m sorry—I pushed you too much.”
Caitlin looked at her, confused.
CAITLIN
“What are you saying? And… where is Raffelo? Isn’t he here?”
Alisa paused.
ALISA
“He’s outside. I’ll call him.”
Before she could move—
Raffelo entered.
Breathless.
Concerned.
RAFFELO
“What happened to you?”
Caitlin frowned slightly.
CAITLIN
“I don’t know… I remember coming from the office… then I slipped… and woke up here.”
Alisa quickly stepped in.
ALISA
“Yes… that’s what happened. People nearby brought you here and informed me.”
Caitlin nodded slowly.
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A nurse entered.
NURSE
“She needs rest. Please step outside.”
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Outside the room—
Alisa rushed to the doctor.
ALISA
Doctor… she doesn’t remember anything from yesterday.
The doctor looked serious.
DOCTOR
“Oh no… she has developed amnesia.”
Alisa’s eyes widened.
ALISA
She’s talking about things from ten days ago…
The doctor nodded.
DOCTOR
The trauma has likely erased her recent memories.
A pause.
ALISA
What should we do?
The doctor sighed.
DOCTOR
Sometimes… the mind erases what it cannot bear.
He looked at her gently.
DOCTOR
Maybe… those are the memories she doesn’t want to remember.
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And just like that—
Caitlin forgot the truth.
Forgot the pain.
Forgot Raffelo—
At least, the part of him that hurt her the most.
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