Chapter Fifty-Nine: Let's Party! Samantha's POV“We actually went to that place, and it's really wonderful. Let's go there next time,” Jane said while giggling.“Damn, let's ask Elisha and Ray,” Anna said, busy on her phone.“You should call Diego too, Sam.” I heard what Jane said, but I couldn’t focus on her. I’m too busy thinking about him.“Sam.” Anna snapped her fingers at me. “Samantha.” I sighed before looking at her. She seemed confused, her forehead furrowed.“Is there anything you want to say?” she asked. I looked at her, dumbfounded.“What is it?” I asked them. They both let out a heavy sigh.“Really? We've been talking here for almost an hour!” Jane exaggerated, rolling her eyes.It's already five in the afternoon, and I haven’t gone home. I don't know why. I can't understand myself. When I'm with Diego, I always think about something else.“You know what? Let’s just go to a party. Christian, the football player on our campus, is throwing a party tonight. Everyone in the s
Chapter Sixty: I Think I Had FallenSamantha's POVI am sitting on the couch while he's messing up his hair. I sighed before standing up and was about to go to the room when he spoke.“Is this how you behave? Look at yourself,” he said, sounding mad. I didn't ask him to come to that party. I didn't even ask him to fetch me.“What's wrong? Why are you so mad?” I asked him. He was busy with his business. What did he expect me to do? Stay in this condominium?“Look at yourself, dressed up like that while others are staring at you,” he pointed at me. My forehead knotted in disdain. Is he saying that I'm intentionally attracting guys' attention?“Listen, Diego, I'm not a kid anymore. I know what I’m doing,” I tried to stay calm. He messed up his hair again.“You're no different from them,” I heard him say. My blood boiled instantly because of what he said.“What? I’m no different from other girls out there. Partying, being a bitch, making out with random boys? Is that what you mean?!” I co
Chapter Sixty-One: TalkDiego's POV"Let's talk," Samantha's father said while sitting on the couch. I placed the wine on the table and sat on the opposite couch. Meanwhile, Samantha and her mother went to check out the condominium."What is it, Mr. Henderson?" I asked him. I knew this would happen. I had already prepared for whatever it might be. Though it's hard for me to lie to them, I have no other choice.“Dad, you should call me Dad,” he repeated. He stared at me for a moment, like he was trying to read me."I'm sorry, Dad," I said, feeling uncomfortable. He cleared his throat before deciding to pour wine into our glasses."Samantha is a lovely kid. We love her so much. She's our princess," Mr. Henderson said. I nodded at him."She's clumsy sometimes, she's talkative, funny, lovely... she's amazing," he said proudly. He was right. Samantha is indeed an amazing person.She can make you laugh even if you're not in the mood."I'm a father; it's hard for me to accept that she's no l
Chapter Sixty-Two: You're So Dumb, OldieSamantha's POV “Watch out!” Diego pulled my hand. My eyes widened when our lips pressed together. My heart beat fast while his hand was wrapped around my waist. I distanced myself while my gaze went to the Hard metal on the floor.“Our apologies sir” The staff member lowered his head. “Fuck! What if my wife was hit by that? You should fix this fucking mall” I was shocked when he gets mad. I couldn't react in an instant. I'm still in shock while the staff of the mall kept on apologizing.“Zayn. Hey, it's okay. I'm sorry. I'm fine.” I told them. Diego looked at me. I squinted my eyes trying to warn him. He sighs trying to calm himself.I pulled his hand away from the crowd. “Why did you suddenly get mad?” I asked him. He looked away. “Why would I not? You were about to get hit by that.” He said, looking so concerned. I bit my bottom lips. Damn, what is happening to me? “Fine, let's just find somewhere to eat,” I told him. We went inside his
Chapter Sixty-Three: Curious Samantha's POVI messed up my hair while trying to think deeply. I bit my fingernails. Is there any possibility that he would like me? I’m not that ugly; I mean, I even made him agree to this marriage. I'm beautiful, smart, rich, friendly, and funny. It’s just that I don’t know how to cook."What's wrong with you, Sam?" Mom asked me. I glanced at her. I decided to visit Mom and Dad while Diego was at work. "Just tell me, talk to me if you have a problem," she said while baking the cookies I asked her to make."Mom, do I look lovely?" I asked her. She stared at me for a second before laughing. I pouted, trying to get some answers."Just be honest, Mom," I added. She stopped what she was doing and looked at me."You're my daughter, of course, you're lovely. You're gorgeous. Why did you ask?" she asked me. I sighed, thinking about what to say."What's this discussion all about?" Dad asked while walking towards us."Your daughter is asking if she's lovely, ho
Chapter Sixty-Four: 30 Days PlanSamatha's POVI woke up with a headache. I couldn't see Diego around. I tried to stand up to get some water. I was about to get out of bed when I suddenly lost my balance."Shit!" I heard Diego curse while hurriedly running towards me. "What happened?" He helped me stand up, but I felt dizzy again and held my head."You're sick. You should stay in bed," he said as he carried me in a bridal style. I stared at his face. Why are you such a sweet Oldie? Can't you see? I'm falling for your sweetness.Why are you doing this to me? I'm supposed to make you fall in love with me. I'm just doing this to get revenge on that Ugly Andrew, but why am I falling in love?He placed me on the bed and covered my lower half with the blanket. He placed his palm on my forehead."You're hot. I'll call a doctor," he said, about to get out of bed when I stopped him by holding his hand.His hands were soft. I bit my bottom lip. He looked at me, confused.I couldn't resist stari
Chapter Sixty-Five: Louis and Leilani Samatha's POVWe're going to my brother's house today. Actually, it's been a year since he went abroad. His wife and kids have been living there, but today they're visiting for a vacation. It isn’t far from our place; they’re staying with his mother-in-law.“You haven't met my brother Louis, right?” I asked Diego while he was driving. He shook his head. Louis had called me last night, and I told him I’d be visiting today.Actually, Louis couldn't attend my wedding because Anya, his daughter, was hospitalized. But she's okay now."He's a businessman like you. He rejected Dad's offer to take over our company. He told Dad he wanted to build his own company. My brother and you have similarities. He's smart and wise, and now he has a great company abroad," I told him proudly. Dad, Mom, and I are proud of him, though we do miss him sometimes. He tries to visit us, even though he’s often busy."Louis Henderson… I think I've heard that name before," Dieg
Chapter Sixty-Six: I Hate You More Than You Hate MeSamantha's POVAfter we were done visiting my brother, he went to a business meeting. I insisted that I would come with him, but he sent me home.He didn't even mention where the meeting was.I was staring into space, playing with my fingers, waiting for him to come home. I couldn't really stay here without doing something.I grabbed my bag as I left the condominium. I called a taxi. I'm hungry again. I'll just find somewhere to eat.I sent him a message saying I'm going to eat somewhere. He didn't reply. I waited for several minutes, but I never received a message.I sighed while getting out of the taxi.Why isn't he replying to my messages?I just went inside the restaurant. I sat on the chair and looked at the menu to order.After I finished ordering, I was about to eat when someone suddenly poured cold water on me. "Shit!" I cursed and stood up.I heard laughter behind me. I turned around to see who it was. "What did you do?!" I