Chapter Seventy-Eight: Forget The Problem Samantha's POV"What's the problem? Why did you suddenly disappear last night?" Windy asked me while we were both drinking. I shook my head and smiled. She really did notice that something was wrong with me."It's nothing. Diego was just asking me to go home. I'm sorry for not waiting for both of you," I lied. She nodded but kept looking at me."It's okay. You look pale. Are you sure you're okay?" she asked me. I gave her a genuine smile. I kept on drinking while she just watched me.It's better that I'm here than seeing Diego in the condominium. It would only be awkward."Does Diego know you are here?" she asked. I shook my head and drank again. I don't know what he's doing right now. I've never checked my phone. Maybe he wouldn't think of calling me after what happened last night. He said it. I was just like a sister to him."No, he's busy. But don't worry, he won't get mad. He doesn't need to, by the way," I said and laughed bitterly.Wind
Chapter Seventy-Nine: DangerSamantha's POV"Let's go, Sam," Windy held my hand, but I shook my head. I didn't want to go home."I'll stay here. You can go, Windy. Alex is waiting for you," I told her. She let out a heavy sigh."It's already midnight," she said while holding my hand. We were talking when someone approached us. It was a guy covered with tattoos on his body."Hey girls, wanna come with us?" he said. After that, two more guys appeared behind him.They had muscular bodies and looked like they might be part of a gang. I felt dizzy. Windy held my hand as I approached the guy."Who said we're coming with you?" I laughed. The two guys behind him also laughed, but I hated the way they were looking at me."I like her," the guy in the black shirt said. I glanced at Windy, who was busy on her phone."Let's go, Sam," she held my hand, but the guy with the tattoo grabbed my hand as well."Let go of her," Windy said, but he just laughed."She's coming with us. Right, baby girl?" he
Chapter Eighty: Crying Silently Samantha's POVHe closes the door while looking at me intently. I just stare back at him. He messes up his hair, trying to control his anger.He is mad, I know. He doesn’t say a word while driving, never looking at me. I can feel how angry he is after we left that place, but he doesn’t say anything.All I know is that Windy messaged Alex when we were in trouble. I didn’t even know those men. That was the first time I saw them. I had no intention of causing trouble, and I feel sorry for Alex that he got hurt."You're always causing trouble, Samantha," he says firmly, his voice cold."I didn't ask you to be there," I gulp after saying that. I didn’t mean to. It’s just that I have a lot on my mind. Why would he still be there? Why would he still save me?"Fuck, Samantha! You were about to be kidnapped by those bastards!" he tries to explain."Stop acting like you care about me, Diego! Because you don’t!" I tell him. He looks at me, his eyes full of questi
Chapter Eighty-One: Frustration Diego’s POV“Mr. Presley, here are the papers that you've been asking me to get for you, sir.” Harold handed me the papers while I was busy signing the contract that Mr. Kazuko gave me.“Just leave them on the table,” I told him without looking up. “These are the papers that will be given to Mr. Kazuko. After that, you can go. It's already late,” I added after handing him the papers.“Yes, sir. Also, I haven’t finished the designs you requested. We got busy with the proposal,” he added. I nodded at him.“It’s okay, that can be done next week, but I need to see the improvements within this week,” I told him. He nodded before walking out of the office.I sighed, resting my back on the swivel chair.I woke up early in the morning to prepare breakfast. I was busy on my laptop when Harold called me. I forgot that I actually had a meeting today with Mr. Forth. I was about to talk to Samantha first, but she was probably still sleeping, so I went straight to o
Chapter Eighty-Two: It Was All My IdeaSamantha's POVI woke up early in the morning. I actually planned to make sure he was still asleep.My eyes were puffy from crying last night. I don't want to do this. I still want to see him and talk to him, but I know it's not right.I won’t be able to move on if he’s still around. Why am I always unlucky when it comes to love? I just got cheated on, and now I’ve fallen for someone I can’t have.It’s really funny how destiny played me. We met, but we’re not meant to be.Maybe Andrew and Diego were just lessons to show me that Mr. Right doesn’t exist.I sighed before silently gathering all my things while he was asleep. It’s only three in the morning. I had already planned this the other day. It’s hard, but I have to do it.I grabbed the paper from my bag. I wiped my tears while placing it on the table.It’s the divorce paper. I can’t just let him stay married to me, and I won’t let him finish those six months—it would be torture for me.I’m alr
Chapter Eighty-Three: I Wish You Were MineSamantha’s POVNita is busy cooking while Mom went to our company. She still doesn't know that I'm here. I only went out when she left.“What if your mom asks me about you?” Nita said. Well, I'm actually trying to cheer myself up. I don't want Mom to see me sad. I should practice smiling from now on.“She won't. Don't worry, I'll talk to her when she gets home,” I told her. She placed the food on my plate. I'm really hungry. I haven't eaten since yesterday.What is he doing right now? Did he see the divorce papers? Did he sign them?“Damn, Sam! Stop thinking about him,” I pinched myself while Nita looked at me.“What's wrong?” she asked. I shook my head and ate.Stop thinking about Oldie, Sam. You two are not meant to be. He can't love you. Maybe you are not meant for him because he's older than you. Just keep yourself busy.“What’s your plan?” Nita asked me while placing a glass of juice beside me. I sighed. I know he won't look for me.“I’l
Chapter Eighty-Four: It Was All My Fault Samantha’s POV"Come on, we've been waiting for you for hours," Anna said while pulling my shirt. I shook my head and crossed my arms while looking out my window."I said I'm not coming," I told her. Anna and Jane were here asking me out to buy our things. I don't want to go out. I still want to stay here. I'm actually planning on not attending my classes tomorrow."Fine, I’ll just call Diego," Jane said. I immediately looked at her as she grabbed her phone. I hurriedly snatched it from her. She looked at me, confused."No, I mean... Just wait here, I'll just take a shower," I told her before heading to the bathroom. I let out a heavy sigh before going into the shower room.No one knows that we're divorced—it's just Nita and Windy. Jane and Anna don't know about it, and I was actually scared when she said she was going to call him.Of course, I don't want to tell them. I'm afraid they might spill it to Mom. She will get mad if that happens.Be
Chapter Eighty-Five: Divorced Samantha’s POV“Mom, Dad, I'm sure,” I told them convincingly. I even showed them my puppy eyes while pleading with them.“But, Baby—” Dad said. I shook my head. I know they are still worried.“I'm fine now, Dad. Totally fine. Besides, I'm going to school tomorrow,” I said. Mom sighed and stood up.“Let her, Philip. She's old enough to handle things. Just be careful, Samantha,” Mom said. I nodded, smiling at her. My gaze went to Dad.“Dad?” I looked at him. He was left with no other choice.“Fine, just like your mom said. Be careful, okay? Here's the key. That’s the car I was supposed to give you on your birthday, but I think you'll need it now,” he said, handing me the key.I smiled broadly and hugged both of them. “Thank you, Mom and Dad, you two are the best,” I told them.We separated from our hugs. I was about to walk away when Dad spoke.“Where's Diego, by the way? We haven't seen him,” he said. I bit my bottom lip, thinking of something I could us