Chapter One Hundred Forty-Nine: Damn HerSamantha's POVMs. Caroline started to discuss her lessons. She made us do a lot of things connected to our course. It took four hours before she finished her lessons.“That would be all. I hope you learned something from today's subject. Now, you can go somewhere and visit this place, but I want you all to be back before it gets dark,” she said. Everyone got excited, talking to their own circle of friends.“Let's go! I want to go to the beach,” Windy said, pulling our hands. I laughed while watching the others excitedly heading in the same direction.We were actually already prepared for this. Everyone started swimming. Adrian and the other boys couldn't come because today was their final game.They were at school practicing because tonight would be their final match.That's why he couldn’t come.“Come on!” Windy said, removing her shirt. She was now wearing a two-piece swimsuit. There were also other guests here relaxing.I laughed and sat on
Chapter One Hundred Fifty: Danger In The DarkSamantha's POVIt was seven in the evening when we decided to go out for a drink. The others were also there drinking. Ms. Caroline didn’t know we were out. She checked on us at the hotel earlier, before seven. Of course, we stayed there until she was assured we were already in our rooms.“What if Ms. Caroline sees us here?” I asked them. I wasn’t drinking. I wasn’t in the mood, to be exact. Besides, if I started drinking, I wouldn’t be able to control myself and would probably get drunk.“She won’t. One of our classmates told me she went back to her room. She’s probably sleeping soundly by now,” Jane replied. She seemed to have forgotten about what happened earlier.“Guys, don’t get drunk. I can’t carry all of you back to our room,” I told them. They nodded at me.“You know what? I’ve noticed you’ve been quiet lately,” Anna said to Windy. We all turned our attention to her. She looked at us awkwardly.“Have I?” she laughed, then took anot
Chapter One Hundred Fifty-One: Tention And ThreatsDiego's POV"Let's make a deal. You'll stop helping Henderson, and I will help you grow your business more than you could imagine." That monotone voice echoed in the four corners of the room.I slowly looked at him, leaning my back on the chair. This was actually my first time meeting him in person—a very clever businessman."How?" I replied shortly. He chuckled, looking at me with authority."That's too easy. Though I still can't believe, even now, that you managed to help their company recover their stocks so easily," he laughed sarcastically, trying to insult me."But yeah, anyway. It's easy. I have more connections than you do. I'll make you the biggest among the rest," he said, trying to sound convincing. It could either be a trap or not. I don't trust someone like him."How would you do that? You lost some of your investors because of what happened," I told him, smirking. He looked at me, directly in my eyes."Young man, I know
Chapter One Hundred Fifty-Two: SuspicionsSamantha’s POV"Tell me, Ms. Tiffany, did you do that to Ms. Jane and Anna?" Ms. Caroline asked her. She found out what happened at the hotel. We are now at school, in the guidance office to be exact."What? No, why would I do that? Why do you always accuse me of something I didn't do!" she retorted, looking at Jane.She's mad. Ms. Caroline’s gaze shifted to Isabel and her friends. "Tell the truth, Isabel. You’re Tiffany’s friend, you're always with her," Ms. Caroline pressed. Fiona and Faith lowered their heads."Ms. Caroline, Tiffany would never do such things like that. Why would she? That’s dangerous, it might hurt them," Isabel said. I rolled my eyes. What a liar. I could see a smirk on Tiffany's face."You liar! I saw you laughing that day before it happened. You were also laughing when I was struggling in the water. How the hell would this bitch not be on your side when that happened?!" Jane’s voice rose in anger."Jane, watch your word
Chapter One Hundred Fifty-Three: A Night Of Love Samantha’s POV“What is it?” I asked him while I was busy putting my light makeup on. I'm wearing a white dress right now.“Nothing, I just can't help but stare at you,” he told me. I looked at his reflection in the mirror and smiled broadly.“Stop it,” I said, feeling a tingle from the way he was looking at me. I bit my bottom lip. He suddenly showed me a small box.He opened it, and I was surprised to see a beautiful necklace. I watched as he carefully placed it around my neck.“Thank you,” I said, hugging him. He hugged me tightly. “It's beautiful,” I added while looking at it in the mirror.“I’m glad you like it. It suits you,” he told me while hugging me from behind. He started kissing my neck.“Let's eat,” he said while holding my hand. I smiled at him and nodded.He opened the door, and I was about to step out when he went behind me and covered my eyes with his hand.“Close your eyes for the meantime,” he uttered.“What is this?
Chapter One Hundred Fifty-Four: Starving Samantha's POV"Sam," someone called my name as we were walking through the cafeteria. It was Andrew. I stopped while Jane, Anna, and Windy continued inside to find a table and order food."What is it?" I asked as I resumed walking."I heard what happened at the hotel. Are you alright?" he asked with concern, and I chuckled."I'm not the one you should be asking that question to. It's Jane and Anna," I told him. He smiled awkwardly."Right. Are you free tonight?" he asked. I glanced at him."Why? We have night class tonight," I reminded him. He was about to answer when he suddenly pulled me closer to him, causing my hand to land on his chest. I was shocked by the sudden movement."Sorry," a student said while holding a tray of food."Thanks," I said, quickly stepping back and putting some distance between us."It's nothing. I forgot we have night class. Maybe some other day?" he said. I wasn't sure what he meant by that."Why? Just tell me wha
Chapter One Hundred Fifty-Five: Breaking Point Samantha's POV"What is it that you want to talk about?" Adrian asked eagerly. I let out a deep sigh. Our night class had just ended, and I had decided to finally speak to Adrian. If I let this drag on for days, weeks, or even months, he might think I was giving him false hope, though that was never my intention."About your confession," I told him. He went silent for a moment before smiling at me."Have you decided? I mean, Sam, I like you," he said, gently holding my hand. I sighed again."Adrian, I'm with Diego. He's my husband; you know that," I reminded him. His expression turned sad at my words."I know, but you two aren’t okay, Sam. It's better if you give me a chance to prove that I'm better than him. Besides, he's too old for you. We're the same age," he insisted. I shook my head and gently pulled my hand away."You don’t understand, Adrian. I love Diego. I'm sorry. He's important to me. I know you've been making an effort, but
Chapter One Hundred Fifty-Six: I Forgive You Samantha's POV“Is that how you look at me?” I asked him, my voice trembling. He was silent, and I couldn't express how hurt I felt. I was stunned by the words that had just come out of his mouth. I didn’t expect him to think like that, especially after everything we’ve been through.Adrian had just saved me from being hit by a car, and now Diego was acting like I had cheated on him. It was absurd.“Isn’t it true? How do I explain what I saw?!” he shouted at me, his frustration clear in every word. I couldn't believe how irrational he was being.I turned to walk away from him, needing space to clear my head, but he grabbed my wrist, stopping me from leaving. “I’m still talking to you, Samantha,” he said, his voice softer now. I turned to face him, and he was visibly shocked to see the tears running down my face. He immediately let go of my hand.“I admit that I didn’t trust you before, but now I’m fully committed to you. And you’re questio