The Mystery of Lost Memory
The Full Agreement of Strange

Karen was pensive, staring at the scenery outside her room from behind a wide window, looking at dozens of shady trees that seemed neatly lined around the luxurious house she occupied. The expected day has come. After making a deal with Martin, the man finally let Karen out of this prison-like mansion and go back to her own home.

Karen couldn't sleep all night, thinking about what reaction she had to show Ray when they finally met. Half a year without seeing and not telling each other, as well as the condition of Ray who is still hospitalized due to Martin's crazy actions. Karen can't wait to get home, welcoming Ray like a good wife.

The originally bluish-black sky turned orange, a sign that the sun would soon emerge from the eastern end, providing warmth into the cold, shady forest. Today, after breakfast, Martin will take Karen and Sierra away from the mansion, back to their respective homes.

“What are you thinking, Honey?” martin asked, rubbing his eyes and walking slowly toward Karen.

She wrapped her arms around Karen's waist, while kissing the woman's hair. Karen did not react. His gaze was flat only, reluctant to respond to Martin.

“Why is this hour awake?” martin asked again, but as usual Karen did not respond.

So not wanting to lose patience, Martin decided to get out of the room, and went down to Sierra who was busy preparing breakfast for them. As he looked at the focused Sierra, Martin slowly let out a smile. She peeked at Sierra's left cheek, and the woman exclaimed in shock at not realizing Martin's arrival.

“Martin, you're nothing, anyway? What if Karen finds out?” sierra protest.

Martin laughing. “He was happy, because he thought it meant I started liking you. Though it's just a kiss dear to our friendship,”

Sierra smiled bitterly at Martin's words. There was a hint of disappointment clearly on his face, though Martin did not notice.

“What if Karen doesn't keep her promise?” sierra asked, putting one by one a plate of breakfast on the dining table.

“No way,” Martin shook his head, after sipping a little coffee in front of him. “I won't let him away from my supervision,”

“Did Ray not notice?”

Martin once again nodded. “Ray .. He's the dumbest guy I've ever known. I wonder why Karen would marry him,”

* * *

Their five-hour trip was unpleasant, especially for Karen. He constantly rejected Martin's touch, and chose to stay focused on the streets. So when the private driver drove Karen to her house, her eyes were full of tears. His simple little house which, although he had left for a long time, looked very clean and the plants were still fertile. This means, Ray has returned home and diligently watering plants owned by Karen.

“I will keep an eye on you, Karen,” Martin said from behind the car window.

Karen ignored him, and gawked into the fence of her house. He stood choked at the entrance, confused and tensed overwhelmingly. Her longing feelings that were stirring at Ray and at her former life, made Karen's movements freeze and it was difficult to advance.

“Karen?!”

The front door opened wide abruptly, and Ray's figure appeared behind it with a look of relief mixed with worry. Hugged Karen's body as tightly as possible.

“I thought you weren't home,” exclaimed Ray, very happy to see his wife coming.

“A-what do you mean, Ray?” karen asked confused.

“Yes, Sierra said you don't want to go home before I go home. And suddenly my boss asked me to come home yesterday,” Ray replied.

Does Ray not understand what is really going on? Doesn't Ray know if Karen's been held captive by Martin?

“Iya! You are too engrossed in living with Sierra because of my loneliness abroad continues,” explained Ray. “Sierra said you're mad at me for not coming home for a long time, but thank goodness you want to come home to see me,”

“J-so, are you okay?” karen asked surprised. Then he scanned Ray's body, making sure there were no scars from Martin's actions. But everything seems fine, and Ray also looks healthy and does not know what happened.

Ray leads Karen into the house, beginning to let go of their own desires. Karen hugged Ray very tightly, and began to cry in her husband's arms.

He feels very grateful. Although her life and Ray are far from luxurious as Martin's life, Karen is grateful for it. His simple happiness with Ray cannot be replaced by anything. Although Ray is not a rich man, but Ray can always treat Karen well in everything.

* * *

It did not feel like for a week the happy home life of Karen and Ray was peaceful, without any interference and anyone. Like this morning, Karen always prepares a delicious breakfast and supplies to bring Ray to work, and does not forget to make friendly and romantic physical contact, but full of tenderness. Karen is so happy.

“Karen, today I seem to be home late. There was an additional assignment at the office,” said Ray, who was greeted with a nod of affection from Karen.

The two lovebirds who have been married for years, but still friendly like a newlywed. Only about fifteen minutes after Ray's departure, the front door was suddenly knocked. Karen hurriedly opened it, without even thinking that the person behind the door was Martin Willis, who was standing grinning towards Karen.

Unwilling to think long, Karen rushed back to close the door of her house, but was held by Martin with all her strength. In one blow, Karen's body slightly retreated slammed and now the door is wide open. Nothing can stop Martin from entering, considering Ray has gone to work and lives Karen alone in her home.

Karen throws whatever's in her reach, trying to beat Martin. But Martin like a barbarian, did not fall even a little despite being hit by a storm. The man laughed smugly, progressively walking forward towards Karen who kept shouting for help.

“No one will hear you, dear,” said Martin satisfied.

“What do you want?!” asked Karen, putting on the stance of the horses as best she could.

“I just want to make sure that you don't forget our deal,”

“You lied! Nothing happened to Ray, and it ruined our deal!” exclaim Karen.

Martin smiled cunningly. “So, you really wish Ray a woe, just to make our deal work?”

Karen remained silent. He realized he had fallen into Martin's trap. From the beginning, the man never hurt Ray. He just tricked Karen into agreeing to his wishes.

“If that's what you want, I can do it now,” Martin was about to pick up his phone, before Karen suddenly knelt hugging Martin's leg.

“Please, please, let me and my husband be happy, Martin,” isak Karen. “I'll do anything, as long as you let me go,”

“What I want is only you,” reply Martin coldly.

Martin throws a map containing documents at Karen. Then the woman reads it off-course, only to realize that the document contains Karen and Ray's divorce papers.

“Give this to Ray. And I'll make it all easy for you,” Martin with a sharp, cold look.