Chapter 2

"Yes of course Mr Caulfield. I'll do anything to help. Where is she?" Maggie asked.

Tiffany went to get Jennifer and brought her to Maggie. Maggie was astonished seeing such an adorable little baby girl. She was very young and so cute she wanted to pinch those cute little cheeks.

"What a pretty baby!" Maggie exclaimed. "I'll definitely do it. Let's save this innocent little life."

Tiffany was so touched by Maggie's reaction she felt tears pricking in her eyes. She was glad they shared the feelings towards this little girl. Jennifer stood there smiling.

Paul promised to take care of the Jennifer matter privately and the three of them agreed she looked 3 and half years or so. The girl was pretty shy and didn't talk much. She would mostly nod or shake her head. Adrian enjoyed playing with her because he was a cheerful child who talked a lot. He did the talking for both himself and his little "Teddy'. He would share her Zach now and then but she was his friend and Zach had to know that.

Paul did as promised. He called in a favor with a friend from home affairs and had Jennifer registered as Margaret's daughter. The workers were all young people with no families of their own none of them had children. Having a little girl in the compounds was welcomed by everybody. All the young women loved playing her when Margaret was busy. Little Jennifer was opening up and she would go to the fields to watch the women working when Adrian went to school.

One day she was sitting by the fence watching the workers she saw the little dog was barking behind a tractor and she wanted to save it. Jennifer ran into the field and ran after the little dog. When the workers saw her it was too late the tractor driver had reversed and ran her over. Adrian who was calling Jennifer saw the whole thing.

He stood there immobilized with eyes wide open and tears streaming down the sides of his face. He ran back to the house screaming hysterically and Tiffany came running downstairs when she heard him. He was on the floor crying very hard and when Tiffany tried to find out what happened he became deranged. While she was struggling with Adrian Maggie came in crying helplessly.

Jennifer had been ran over by the tractor and she was not breathing. Tiffany felt like she was hit by a bus. The whole body stopped working. What was happening. She had to pull herself together and help the kids because Paul was in town. She grabbed the car keys and dragged the deranged Adrian with her while the workers brought Jennifer and they rushed to the hospital.

She left strict orders for them to tell Paul what happened and where they were as soon as he came home. Maggie had to attend to Jennifer while Tiffany had to attend to Adrian. The doctors were able to calm him down and gave him a sedative. He fell asleep and Tiffany went to check on Jennifer just as Paul arrived. Jennifer suffered a few broken bones but she was alive. She was awake when Paul and Tiffany went in to see her.

Maggie was sitting next to her bed and chasing with her. Paul and Tiffany were relieved to see her awake and chatting with Maggie. The doctor called Paul aside and he followed him.

"Your son is in a very bad state we might need to keep him for a while. He is still very shaken. He will need to go to therapy I can recommend someone if you'd like." He told Paul.

"Apparently he was there when the accident occurred. Maybe seeing Jennifer might help him?" Paul suggested. "We appreciate your help doc. We'll contact the therapist."

"We'll see how he responds to seeing her and take it from there. Maybe you can chat with him for a bit?" the doctor had a call to take and he walked away.

Paul went into Adrian's room and he was still sleeping. Paul's parents were on the way to visit Adrian in hospital. He wondered how Adrian would be when he woke up. He was worried about him. Tiffany came back to see how he was doing.

"he's still sleeping and the doc says he will need a shrink after this ordeal." Paul said.

"Oh my poor baby." Tiffany ran a hand over Adrian face. "He witnessed something horrible. I think he'll be okay when he finds out Teddy is okay."

Paul's parents got there before Adrian woke up and the doctor told the family Adrian is awake. He just needs to open his eyes. They tried talking g to him and even told him Teddy is okay she is alive. When he finally woke up he was still and wouldn't say anything. When Paul tried telling that Teddy is okay Adrian simply said okay and told them he is never going back to the farm again. He wanted to live with his grandparents away from that farm.

As much as it pained his parents they let him leave and he stayed in the city with his grandparents. Adrian was never the same cheerful little bright boy. He became very distant an didn't make any friends. He was very bright in school and got straight A's but he was cold towards other kids at school especially girls. He never visited the farm again and his parents and Zach visited him often in the city. He forgot all about Teddy and the incident but he knew he couldn't go to the farm again.

Adrian studied and became a neurosurgeon. He was one of the best in his field and put his all in everything he did. His colleagues all respected him but he was always cold towards others especially if they got too friendly with him.

Life at the farm was quiet and content. Teddy loved her growing up in the farm as she was everybody's little sweetheart. After the accident everybody took special care of her till she was healed. Everybody adored her as she was the only girl in the farm. She wanted to learn everything from everybody and she loved to read. She wondered what happened to Adrian but she was too scared to ask.

Chapter 3

Zachary had also left to study in university to be a neurosurgeon like Adrian. The Caulfield children were very smart and excelled in their studies. Paul and Tiffany were left with Teddy. She did t want to attend university but they had to force her and she only did a short admin course. Paul had twisted a friend's arm to get her job at his law firm. He was pleased with her work and her honesty but Teddy was still very shy.

The Caulfields were hosting a dinner in their farm and had asked both their kids to attend. Adrian had refused but after hours of begging and nagging from his mother he had finally agreed. He wasn't sure either why he hated the farm. His mind had wiped off the memory of Teddy and that incident. The preparations were going well and Tiffany went to pick her and Teddy's dresses.

She knew Adrian didn't remember Teddy but she was still worried about what would happen if he saw her. Would he remember her or that incident? Tiffany knew she had to hurry to help Teddy get ready. Teddy was hers and Maggie's little girl. But honestly she was Tiffany's child and even the other workers could see how she always fussed over the little girl.

At first they thought it was because Adrian liked her and maybe because the girl was in an accident but the Caulfields treated her as their own till she was old and sent her school and brought her clothes and everything. Of course they couldn't say a word but they always suspected something was amiss about her especially how she appeared in the scene and Maggie suddenly had a 3 year old baby she had never mentioned before.

The law wasn't as harsh during the years and Tiffany could go with Teddy anywhere she wanted and they could do what ever they wanted without raising and suspicion. Tiffany had dropped her off at the salon and went to pick up their dresses and a few other things they needed for the dinner. When she came back Teddy was done and she had done as Tiffany had suggested. She had straightened her dark curls. She helped Tiffany with the bags as they walked towards the car.

"You look beautiful Teddy I can't wait to see you in your dress." Tiffany exclaimed.

"Thanks Tiff but this dinner is not about me. I can't wait to see you in your dress." Teddy got in the passenger seat and fastened her seat belt and Tiffany drove off.

The farm was buzzing with people. Paul was busy arranging the chairs and the ladies were busy cooking and some setting the tables outside. Tiffany and Teddy got there and went to arrange last minute things in the kitchen before heading upstairs to change. When they were done everything was almost done and guests were arriving. Teddy went to help in the kitchen while Tiffany and Paul welcomed guests.

Tiffany's parents arrived as well as Paul's parents . Paul had hoped Adrian was with them but only Zach came with his grandparents. The dinner was about to begin when Adrian's car pulled into the driveway. Eyes were on him as he stepped out of his car carrying flowers for his mother. He walked towards her and kissed her cheek handing her the flowers and went to take a seat.

Jennifer had seen Adrian in almost two decades she knew he wouldn't recognize her. She spotted him sitting next to Tiff and she knew suddenly it was Adrian. She stood there watching him in secret. Maggie nudged her to move and she went to help serve the food to the guests.

"Who's this beautiful young lady?" Uncle Sam asked as Teddy filled his wine glass. She smiled at him.

"That's Teddy. She's the farms little angel." Paul teased hoping to see if Adrian would react. He lifted his eyes and stared at her. He didn't want to seem weird or perverted but she was a striking beauty. Teddy. There was something familiar about the name. Did he know a Teddy. He sat there thoughtful.

"Adrian you okay?" Tiffany brought him out of his trance. He looked a bit confused.

"Yeah I'm okay Tiff." He got up. "I just need some air."

He got up and went outside. There was something familiar about the name Teddy. Teddy. Teddy. He tried to recall in his mind. He stepped out and went towards the fields. There was a large tractor in the middle of the field. Adrian froze. A tractor. He saw images of a little girl running towards the tractor shouting. Wait there was a little puppy behind the truck. She's trying to save the puppy. The truck reversed and the little ... Adrian tightly closed his eyes. What was this scene he had just seen in his mind? Is it a movie he watched before?

"Adrian what's wrong sweetie? You look like you've seen a ghost?" Tiffany had followed him outside.

"I said I'm fine Tiff. I've just .. I .. this place I haven't.. I needed some air." Adrian couldn't really explain what was happening.

"Ermm. Okay let's head back inside. It's a bit chilly out here." Tiffany suggested. She wanted Adrian to face his past but she didn't want to push him either.

"Yeah you're right. I just have a bad feeling about being here in this farm. Like something..."

They heard voices behind them and it was Paul and his father. Adrian walked towards them. Tiffany stood there watching the three men disappear. She wondered if it was a good idea to bring Adrian back. The accident had a bad impact on him. He was no longer the same cheerful little boy after he witnessed the accident. Tiffany thought if he remembered everything and met Teddy again everything would be fine.

It seemed Adrian was still blocking the whole thing. His grandparents had told them Adrian was still having those nightmares even now as an adult. Tiffany vowed to stop at nothing until her son was the same again. She knew there must be a way to help Adrian. But she wanted to take it slow. She didn't want it to be too much for him. Things might get worse.

Chapter 4

Zach was in the study taking a call and he collided with Teddy on the hallway and caught her before she fell. Adrian saw him holding her and felt a tinge of jealousy. He decided to avoid them and walked the other way before they saw him.

"Sorry Teddy I didn't see you there." Zach giggled shyly and scratched the back of his head.

"Me too Zach this house is packed with people today." Teddy went to the kitchen.

Trying to avoid those two Adrian found himself upstairs. He hadn't been in this house in almost two decades. It still had the same scent as when Adrian when a child. He walked through the corridor past Zachary's room and the bathroom. His room. No he couldn't go into his room. He turned back and hurried downstairs.

"Hey what's the hurry you almost bumped into me?" Teddy shrieked not realizing it was Adrian. Adrian stood there and stared at her. This girl really was beautiful. "Adrian."

"Teddy right?" He asked smiling. "Ermm cute name."

Teddy wanted to tell him he gave her the name but she couldn't just yet. She smiled back and excused herself. If Adrian stood before her like and didn't recognize her she knew Tiffany was right. Adrian wasn't himself. She was both sad and disappointed. She has always thought about Adrian and waiting for his return but weeks past and then months and then years. Teddy knew he was in the city but no one told her why she couldn't visit him. She felt very sad seeing him again and him completely forgetting about her.

When everybody was done having dinner and the last guests were leaving Teddy was doing some of the dishes that couldn't go into the dishwashers. She was still sad thinking about Adrian. He was leaving with the guests and Teddy didn't know when she'll see him again or if she'll ever see him again.

"Need help Teddy?" Someone asked behind her. It was Adrian and he was already rolling up his shirt sleeves.

"Yes please." Teddy replied smiling as he grabbed a dishcloth and started drying.

Zach came in and also offered to help and he was going to pack the dishes away.

"Zach do you remember chicken?" Teddy asked cheerfully.

"Yeah. She must be big now?" Zach was curious.

"She had her own chicks last month. You abandoned her you monster." Teddy hit him with a cloth and he ran away laughing.

Adrian stood there watching them. Zach seemed very close with this worker. Was there something between them? She was the most beautiful woman of colour he had ever seen. His mother treated her a little different. Maybe she and Zach were ... His heart was beating a little faster. Why would he like someone his brother was dating. He remembered how he was holding her earlier . He had to get out of there and leave those love birds alone.

"Adrian!" Zach called him.

"Yeah?" He turned around and looked at his brother.

"Are you sleeping over?" Zach asked half suggesting.

"I think I should leave." He turned to Teddy. "It was a pleasure meeting you Teddy. I hope we meet again."

"Does that mean you won't come here again?" Teddy looked sad. Her big eyes were almost begging. Adrian looked at her then at Zach as if wondering why Zach wasn't saying anything. Zach stood there waiting for him to say something.

"I'll visit sometime with Zach." He replied hesitantly. She still looked sad not satisfied with his answer.

"Do you promise?" Teddy asked. "Zach visits often but you ... "

"I'll visit with Zach more often I promise." Adrian felt happy that she wanted him there. He said goodbye and left the farm with a smile on his face.

Adrian drove away happy. Something kept him away from his parents home for years but now he had a reason for going back there. Teddy. What a funny name. He wanted to go back there to see Teddy. He wondered why he didn't like the farm. He had memories of living there but why did he suddenly stay away. Adrian knew something had happened and he was afraid of finding out.

He reached his grandparents house and all seemed quiet. He went to his room quietly and slept peacefully. Julie went in to check on him in the middle of the night and found him sleeping soundless. She sat there watching her grandson for a while and he was peaceful. No tossing and turning nothing. She finally left and went to her brown room.

It's been years Adrian has been having trouble sleeping because of his horrible nightmares. Julie had always taken care of him at night and shushed him back to sleep. It was the first time she has seen him sleeping like this. Julie was glad Adrian had gone to the farm. She hoped he'll go back till he relives that nightmare that was the only way for him to get over it.

Tiffany stood by the kitchen counter sipping on her coffee. Teddy walked in carrying the little black sheep teddy. The little sheep has lost its black color. Tiffany smiled when she saw it.

"I can't believe you still have this old thing." She beamed at her. "Adrian doesn't remember any of this. He doesn't even remember you Teddy. I hoped bringing him back here and seeing you would trigger some old memory back. He has changed Teddy. He's no longer my Adrian."

"He thinks I'm a house worker Tiff. I saw how he looks at me. He doesn't know me at all. I probably would have forgotten about him too if you hadn't kept telling me he was coming back. It's been years .." Teddy trailed off.

"I need to figure out a way to get him to remember Teddy. I don't want to force him but he needs to forget that accident in order for him to heal from the past." Tiffany was determined.

"I'll do what ever I can to help." Teddy assured her. "He once saved my life I've never showed him my gratitude." Tiffany gave her a big hug.

"Im glad you came into our lives Teddy. You've been the best daughter ever."

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