The Mafia Lies

13-Doubts

 Selena was released from the hospital after noon of the following day she was admitted. Marco made sure that she was cleared of all injury but for their safety they had to return to the secured estate.

"Selena, no need to start with work. The doctor said you have to take it easy and rest for at least a week." Marco instructed at her. He was aloof and guarded after his discussion with the doctor. Selena was wondering what could have triggered this behavior. They were fine that morning. Something was off and she feared that it had something to do with her past.

"Marco? Are we ok?" She cannot help but ask. She is worried that he will kill her or worse, leave her if they found out the truth about her.

Marco's face softened and he went to Selena and hugged her. He kissed the top of her head before he replied.

"Yes. We're ok. I just need to do something important. If you need me, just call ok?" He brushed the sides of her cheeks that made her close her eyes from the contact.

"Thank you for everything." Selena hugged him back then quickly kissed his lips. Marco was slow to react as he was not expecting that kiss. It was too quick but he still felt himself went rigid with want after that. He wanted to pull her closer again and continue what she started but he had some pressing matters to attend to. The sooner he knows the truth, the better.

"I'll be back to check on you later. Go to sleep. You need to rest." He smiled at her before he went out of her bedroom.

Marco went to the meeting hall to discuss with Denaris.

Marco

"Denaris. I think we have a problem."

"Selena? Well, technically, she's YOUR problem. You're whipped." He was teasing me but I know it's the truth.

"Dr. Stafford told me something confusing this morning. He said that he found traces of healed brain contusion and severe head trauma from Selena's brain scans. He was asking me if she lost her memory once as the scar might mean she might have suffered either Retrograde Amnesia or Traumatic Amnesia. He said this may have been several years in her past."

Marco relayed to Denaris his discussion with the doctor.

"Mr. Garcia, here let me show you her brain scan. Something has happened to that section of the brain, and the body has come in and tried to repair it, and it leaves a little scar."

"Doctor, what could have caused this scarring?"

"A severe blow in the head or oxygen deprivation. There are a lot of causes but this two is the most like cause."

"Are we sure that she suffered from amnesia previously? And how can we be sure that she is fully recovered now?"

"Amnesia usually lasts for days up to a month but also depending on the person's exposure to recall or the process of remembering. Though I am not sure if she did encounter that problem. You may have to ask her about this. I just told you so you will be aware that this was not the first time she had brain traumatic injury."

"Marco, the real problem here is, why was she involved in a head injury in the past? I checked her identity and nothing abnormal came up. It's either she manipulated her records or she is telling the truth. But some of the things about her doesn't add up."

"Denaris, she told me she have two brothers. Look into that. This might be our lead to finding out who she really is."

I hate to do this to Selena, subjecting her to Denaris' investigation is dangerous. Once Denaris uses his connections to find out things about her life, all her secrets will be revealed. If she's innocent, she might hate me for invading her privacy.

"I'll look into it. Meanwhile, you have to be alert. Do not trust her completely until we validate her identity."

How can I not trust the one person who made my heart beat erratically? I can't let anyone know that I am now falling deeply for Selena until we determine her true intentions of being with me.

"Here is the footage of the car chase. Watch it and tell me what you think." Denaris pressed the play button of the remote he was holding.

I had mixed feelings while watching the video. I was in awe of how precise she was of her driving. I found it astounding the way she knew when to speed up and when to slow down to get away from the pursuing cars. All her movements were calculated. Even the way she fooled the attackers of her intention of slowing down was impressive. The calculated distance when she reversed the car and shifted the gear to ram at the two cars was shocking. It was like she knew just how far to go to ensure their safety even if it looked like she was risking both their lives. I knew from that video that Selena is not just a photographer and a Landscape Architect and it scares the shit out of me who she would turn out to be.

I sighed and took a seat. Suddenly I felt weak. I kept on asking myself if I am willing to take this chance. Should I risk my life and the group's safety just to be with some woman? The answer is simple but knowing myself, never have I taken the simple way out.

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