•°•°•°Freddy's POV°•°•°•

I don't know why I can't take my eyes off you!

My eyes settled on Naomi who was cozy in my duvet on my bed. She had been unconscious for two days straight and she also had fever. I am so glad she was getting better now.

"You fell into the pool and it's all my fault," I sighed and stroked her cheek. "I was the one who insisted you follow me and now, you fell into the pool".

I clamped my hands together and pressed my lips together. The words of the security guard rang in my head. "She was walking and then she slipped into the pool," the man had said.

I'm the cause of this because I'm a selfish idiot.

My phone rang, pulling me from my thought. I quickly checked the caller ID. Sweet Mummy was displayed on my screen. I stroked the little mustache on my chin and stared at my phone. My ringtone echoed in the room, swaying around me and into my alert ears that were like an antelope's. After a moment of contemplation, I accepted the call.

"Good morning, sweet mummy! The best mum in the world," I cheered.

"Good morning, Freddy my boy!" my mom said in a constrained voice.

"What happened, mum? How are you?"

"I will be fine when you reconcile with Kate. Freddy, Kate is the kind of woman you don't want to lose. She loves you. She's well-behaved. I can't even start mentioning all her good qualities because they are just too many," my mom said all these words in one breathe. She inhaled and grunted.

"Mom, what will be will be. But let me tell you this, I don't think anything will happen between Kate and me. I don't love her like that so why should I lead her on? It's best we break up so she can find a man that can truly love her," I responded and shrugged. That's when I realized she can't even see me since it's just a phone call.

"Why do you have to treat a wonderful woman like that? Why are you toying with her heart?"

"Mum, is this the reason you called? You're not going to ask how I'm doing or if I'm eating well?" my voice came out raspy with an obvious irritation.

"No! That's not why I called," she replied immediately. There was a noise in the background before shuffling feet was heard. "How are you, my baby boy?"

"Aren't you going to stop calling me baby boy?"

"No! You are still my baby boy in my eyes"

"Ah!" I burst into laughter. When I saw Naomi move, my heart skipped a beat. I hope she wakes up soon.

"How are you, dear?"

"Unhappy, mummy!"

"And why is that so?"

"I am the cause of my female friend falling into a pool. She almost lost her life. If I hadn't come to save her, she would have died. The thought of losing her haunts me everyday because she is a good friend," I let out a bereaved sigh.

"How is she now?"

"Mum, she is unconscious!"

"Ah! Don't worry. God will heal her"

"Amen!"

"What is the girl's name so I can tell our pastor to pray for her"

"Naomi!"

"Huh?"

"Naomi!"

"Oh!"

"Yes!"

"Hmm....."

"What happened?"

"I just remembered someone"

"Who?"

"It doesn't matter"

"Okay! Can you tell the pastor to pray for her tonight. Her full name is Naomi Tosin. Okay?"

There was silence at the other end of the call.

"Mum?"

"What is the girl's full name?"

"Naomi Tosin"

"Hmm...I see! How did you meet her?"

"She's an actress!"

"Oh okay...." she trailed off. I could tell my mom's mind wasn't here. Something must be bothering her. However, I wasn't going to ask just in case she brings uo the topic of Kate. My mother suddenly said, "I can be inconsiderate sometimes".

"Huh?"

"Anyways, the past is behind us," she concluded with a firm voice. "Please, try to create time for Kate. She has feelings. She has been with you for years now".

"Mum! Right now, my mind is on Naomi. She is not just a friend to me. She is my long lost friend," I snapped.

I heard my mom let out a heavy breath and asked, "Naomi you say?"

"Yes! Do you know her?"

"I...I...I...." my mom stammered and she sniffed.

"Mom, what's wrong?"

"I hope she can forgive me though"

"I don't get!"

"It doesn't matter. I want you to forget your past"

"Mum, guess what? That's bullshit. I will never forget my past. I don't know why you insist that I never regain my memory? Was Nigeria that bad? You tell me I had a wonderful sister and I can't even recall how she looks or the time we spent together. You say my grandmother was the best. I don't even remember her. You say I had good friends in school but I don't even remember one of them. And now, you tell me to forget my past and that Kate and you are my present. That's bullshit! I will remember my past no matter what you say. I will even visit my former highschool in Lagos, my primary school or even the hospital I was admitted in. All I want is my memory. Then, I can be happy. If you truly want me to be happy, you won't pray such prayer for me. Good bye mom!"

"Wait...My son!"

I didn't just terminate the call, I also switched off my phone to ensure I didn't get a call from her.

Thanks mum for spoiling my mood!

There were hard lines across my forehead. I could feel them twitch. Rage boiled in my heart and soul. I pressed my lips together and balled my fists.

I can't forget my past! Why would I want to forget it? I feel like I have good memories of my past that's worth remembering. I don't want to give up on it. What about my sis?  How can I forget her? She won't be happy.

My bloodshot eyes turned to Naomi and a warm feeling ran through me. I stared at her beautiful face.

I like this girl. No cap! Every day she gets closer to my heart.

I leaned to her and whispered, "Naomi baby, mum spoilt my mood and I need you to cheer me up. I miss your laughter and smile. I miss all your sarcastic remarks. Wake up please!"

She was still deep in her sleep. I just have faith that she is sleeping and will wake up soon. Nothing bad will happen to her.

The thought of losing her always caused an ache in my heart. This felt wrong. I feel like there was another girl in my life in the past.  I always get blurry flashes of her. I even wrote a song to that girl. As crazy as this sound, I want to find that mystery girl that her memory always affect me.

Maybe I should ask Naomi? I've asked Kate. She said she is the girl but I know it's a big lie. She is not the girl. However, Naomi might have a clue of who the girl is.

I started humming and then, I let my feelings flow through lyrics that formulated in my head.

"There is something going on
I see you everywhere
In my dream (Oh-wo-oh-oh)
You come to me but....
But I don't remember who you are

Chorus: So baby, come to me. Show me who you are. Reveal yourself to me. I'm searching for you. I may have lost my mind but you are in my heart. You are my baby, sweetie pie, cupcake!

Wo...oh oh oh

So baby come to me. Show me who you are. Reveal yourself to me. You are my cupcake You are my sweet pie. You have full control of my heart.

I asked around me
Searching for my
Answers (Oh-wo-oh-oh)
There's a girl claiming to be you but I don't feel the connection.

I'm not gonna give up,
I'll look for you. (Oh-wo-oh-oh)
I'm gonna get my memory back for baby who are you?" I sang.

I stopped singing when a musical note popped into my mind. The idea to sing with my guitar came in. These were my raw emotions turning into lyrics. I loved such moments.

I rose to get my guitar but a hand gripped my shirt.

"Freddy...." Naomi called out weakly. "Don't leave me again!"

I turned to face her. She was still unconscious.

"Leave you? No! I am still here. I want to get my gui...."

"Don't leave me! Please! Please! No! No!" Naomi was screaming all of a sudden.

"Calm down! Naomi!" I rushed to her side.

"No! No! No!" she kept screaming while still asleep. "Kate, don't kill him please!"

"Huh?"

"Please! Leave Freddy! Please! I beg you. I'm his true cupcake! You can't separate us"

My brain cells stopped functioning.

"Please! Freddy don't leave me again! Please! Please...." her voice came out breathless and a lone tear ran down her cheek.

True cupcake?

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So Freddy's mom remembers Naomi but doesn't want to confess or correct her wrong deeds.

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