"Sara wake up"

She could feel the air closing in on her as she struggled to breathe. But she kept going down the dark water. No matter how she struggled, she couldn't go up. 'It's too late to regret' she thought to herself as she closed her eyes to let whatever was going to happen, happen.

"Sara wake up". She startled awake when Heya shook her forcefully " Thank God you're finally awake" She heard Heya sigh in relief.

Her breathing was ragged. She stared blankly and it took a while before she realised where she was as she gradually sat up. "Wa...ter" She managed to say in a very dry voice. Heya caught on and hurriedly brought her a glass of water. Sara gulped it all down in one go.

Although the room was cold, there were beads of sweat on her forehead, which were sliding down her face.

"Sara, what happened? You scared me." Heya worriedly said.

"I'm... I'm sorry." Her voice was still low and unsteady as she apologized. She remembered she had been with Muchen. Why was she here now. What happened to her? "How long did I sleep? you should have woken me up"

"Bro said I should allow you rest. It's currently.." She looked at her phone "past 5 in the evening"

"What? Past 5?" She couldn't believe she had slept for almost 8 hours. What happened to her?

"I'm sorry we couldn't work out today. I'm really slacking off"

"You don't have to worry. I did some workout today" Heya smiled at her. "I'm gradually getting used to it." Heya didn't know whether to ask her about her nightmare just now. But she felt it was best to not raise the issue.

"I heard your mother scolded you. I'm sorry about that. It's all my fault"

"No. not at all." She waved both hands at Sara. "I just wanted her to know what was on my mind."

"So you're better now?" Sara asked with a tiny smile.

"Sure. Besides, Bro also talked to me. He said We'd both go home to see our parents when he returns from his trip"

"Trip? What trip?" Sara asked curiously.

"I guess it was an impromptu business trip or something of that sort. He doesn't know when he'll be back yet"

Sara said nothing but sighed deeply as she stood up.

**

She felt suffocated during the ride home. So she asked the driver to drop her off just a few blocks from her place so she could walk home. She recalled her conversation with Muchen. She couldn't help asking herself why he would leave every single girl out there for someone like her. She stopped to look at her reflection on a small building's window. Gradually, she lifted a hand to touch her cheek. She was pretty. But not as pretty as those other women. She wasn't an heiress. Neither was she rich. She was even depending on the salary he would give to her. Her face wasn't spotless. Even her hair was slightly messy. She looked rough. So why would he like her? Or was he just trying to play with her? She blinked back tears as many questions flooded her mind.

If he wanted sex from her, was there any point for him to do those unnecessary things for her instead of just throwing money at her? She sniffed and continued on her way. She felt bad for Muchen. If he truly liked her, then he was liking the wrong person.

"Sara" She heard a familiar voice call her name.She turned to look at him and just as expected, it was Jinyong.

"God, what were you thinking that you didn't even realise I have been calling you?" He asked in a 'concerned' manner

"Why are you following me?" She asked in annoyance.

Unlike his ragged look earlier, he was well dressed now in a shirt and black trousers. "Can we talk for a moment?" He managed to say out.

Sara looked him up and down before turning to continue her journey home. She could see Mr Chu's house already and needed to get in as soon as possible.

Jinyong took large strides and stood in front of her. "Can you just hear me out? It took a great deal of effort to locate you. What happened to your former house and restaurant?"

Sara scoffed at him. "I didn't know you cared about things like that. Well, if you really want to know, then you can ask your fiancee" She pushed him aside and continued walking.

"Sara!" He screamed her name. But she didn't stop walking.

He had to block her way again. "Let's just talk somewhere okay? I have a lot to tell you."

"I'm surprised you think I have the luxury of time to spend with you. Mo Jinyong. I won't condone this nonsense. Remember, THIS IS MY TURF" She declared.

It reminded him of everything he had said and done the previous night.

"Look Sara, I know you are still a bit shocked about the whole thing, but you don't have to pretend to be strong in front of me. You don't have to walk dazedly on the street."

Sara looked at him like an idiot that he was as she watched him kept spouting nonsense.

"Do you even have common sense at all? I'm beginning to doubt that you do" She said mockingly.

Jinyong tried not to exchange words with her. All he needed was for her to help him get rid of Weiyoung. He had to bring Sara to his side in other to achieve that. And when it was time, he would destroy Sara for messing with him. For going over to his uncle's side instead of his. For making CEO Li to cut ties with him. She was going to pay. But not now.

"I apologize for all I did. I will make it up to you. I know a part of you still want me. Please listen to me. I have really not been okay for the past week."

Sara looked at him pitifully. The look gave him hope as he was beginning to rejoice within him. Then, he heard her speak gently.

"You would have been a bit better if you had stayed in your original home" she patted his shoulders lightly.

"Original home? What do you mean. I'm still in my house." He replied in confusion.

"Nah.." She shook her head "A psychiatric hospital you idiot!"