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Part 19
Over the course of several weeks, Sam and Riya went everywhere. Riya discovered that the more she went out with Sam, the more she liked him, for he was funny and caring. One day, Sam asked Riya about whether she was willing to go to India with him as vacation. Riya gladly complied. So, they arrived at india and Riya had the best time of her life. They went hiking, skiing, and kayaking. On the day before they had to return to Japan, Sam took Riya to the same abandoned warehouse she and Arjun were trapped in seven years ago.
Sam asked, "Riya? Do you remember this place?"
Riya looked scared, "This place looks scary. Let's get away from here."
Sam smiled as he thought 'she's scared. That means she remembers something.'
Sam stated, "Let's go in."
Riya sighed, "Fine."
As they got in, Sam asked, "Riya. Think really carefully. Doesn't this place look familiar?"
Riya smiled, "A little bit."
Sam asked, "Think. Have you been here before? Maybe with another guy?"
Riya's smile slowly faded as flashbacks of the past appeared in her mind.
"Don't talk like that about my father!"
"Shut the hell up. Come with us or we'll blow your brains out!"
"Didn't I tell you to stay quiet, boy?"
"Riya! Let her go!"
Riya gasped.
Sam looked at her, "Did you remember something?"
Riya slowly said, "I remember I was trapped here with another boy. There was a mean looking guy who told the boy to be quiet."
excitedly exclaimed, "What else? What else do you remember?"
Riya frowned, "Nothing else. That's all I remember."
Sam looked disappointed.
Riya blurted, "Wait. I think that boy looks familiar. He looks like..."
Sam asked excitedly, "Who? Looks like who?"
"The boss of KillSkies, but younger."
Sam exclaimed, "Oh my god, yes! He was the boss of KillSkies!"
Riya looked at Sam, "Are you okay? You seem weird today."
Sam realized he was too excited, "Yeah. I'm fine. Think carefully. Do you remember anything else?"
Riya shook her head.
Sam took out a diary from his jacket and explained, "It's okay. Look at this diary. It might help you remember some things."
Riya opened the diary and read the first page:
Today is the second day after the gangster had kidnapped Riya from the abandoned warehouse. I scolded myself for not being able to do anything to save Riya. Why? Why couldn't I save her? It's my fault. I'm so weak. Riya. Where are you? If anything happens to you, I will never forgive myself.
Today is the first week after you had been kidnapped. I'm going to Japan with Sam to ask his father for help. Don't worry, Riya. I'm coming to save you. His father is the leader of GoldSkies. I couldn't even believe it at first. But I know he will be able to help me find you. Riya, hang in there. I'll find you.
We arrived at Japan, but we found out that Sam's father has been betrayed. Sam is sad, but I'm just as sad because the possibility of finding you is even less. Even though I didn't tell sam because I didn't want him to feel worse, but my heart sank when I heard Sam's father died. It's not because I was sad, but because you're getting farther and farther away from me, Riya.
Sam and I formed KillSkies with two new recruits: Shree and Chotu. Today, we have to go attack our rival clan, JewelSleek, but I knew we had far too little men compared to them. We could all die, but I wasn't afraid because if I die, I might be able to see you in heaven if you're there. God forbid you're dead, but if you are and I die today, it will be the happiest day of my life. We could finally reunite after one year.
Four years had passed since you were kidnapped, but I didn't lose hope. I knew you were out there somewhere. KillSkies is slowly gaining momentum and recruiting more men. Our authority is increasing, but it doesn't matter to me. Sam told me that our bank account had over 350 million. I didn't care. To me, it was only numbers because you aren't here to celebrate my success with me. If I could, I would give up all my money just to see you one more time. I miss you so much,Riya.
Today I saw a girl who looked just like you. I ran up to her, but it wasn't you. This isn't the first time I ran up to someone who looked like you. I miss you so much that I'm starting to hallucinate about you. Each time I ran toward the girl who looked like you, my heart thumped wildly, but when I saw it wasn't you, my heart sank.
Seven years had passed since you were kidnapped. I still continued to order men to look for you, but each time the reports disappointed me. Is God telling me I can't find you? I won't admit defeat. I refuse to give up till I find you. Sam introduced me to numerous women because he was worried about me. That idiot. He should know you're the only woman I will ever love in my life. Even if I don't find you, there's no way I'll fall in love with another woman. From the day I first met you, I knew you're my only true love.
Today is the happiest day of my life since you were kidnapped. Chotu told me his men made reports that Sikandar is hiding at Philippines. I was so excited when I heard this. I almost wanted to fly over at this second, but I couldn't due to my responsibility as the leader of KillSkies. Please forgive me, Riya. I promise I'll quit my job as the leader of KillSkies when I see you.
Today is the worst day of my life since you were kidnapped. The leader of Sikandar is here, but he told me that you committed suicide. I didn't believe him. He was lying. After all these years of waiting for you, I knew you couldn't leave me just like that. But, what he said might be true, which is what I feared. After all, where else would you be if the leader of Sikander didn't even know? Why didn't you come back to me? Where are you? Just five minutes ago, I almost committed suicide out of despair, but karan rushed in and stopped me. He convinced me that you were still alive. I laughed at myself. If I committed suicide, and you were alive, I would be so stupid. Please be alive...
Riya closed the diary and tears rolled down her cheeks like waterfall.
Sam looked at her, alarmed, "Are you okay?"
She hugged the diary tightly and cried, "Arjun! You idiot. Why did you wait for me for seven years? I remember everything now!"
Sam excitedly exclaimed, "Oh my God! You finally remember everything. Thank you, God!"
Riya looked up at Sam with teary eyes, "Sam. Where is he right now? I want to meet him."
Sam looked at her sadly, "He's at the hospital in a comatose state."
Riya gasped worriedly, "W-what h-happened to him?"
Sam stated, "Remember the guy you stabbed?"
Riya looked at him. At first she was puzzled. Then she realized and burst out crying.
"I-I- d-didn't know."
Sam put his hands on her shoulder and comforted, "It's okay. But we must get back to Japan. Arjun is still waiting for you."
Riya nodded, "Thank you so much, Sam. You helped me remember everything about the past."
Sam smiled, "Let's go. I already bought the plane tickets. We're going to miss it if we stay here for too long."
Riya looked at the warehouse one more time and thought 'Arjun. I'm coming. Please be alright for me.'
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