YOU'RE IN DENIAL

Kyle stared at Samantha in surprise while Jordan got up and asked, "What is going on here?"

Samantha said, "Honey, this is my ex, the one I told you about."

Kyle asked, "What do you mean by ex?"

He walked closer to her and said, "Samantha, what's going on here?"

Brookes folded his arms and stood by the door, staring at both of them. He wasn't surprised because he had always had a bad impression of Samantha. He had tried to tell Kyle numerous times that a woman who went back and forth like that with him was cheating, but Kyle wouldn't believe any of it because he was head over heels in love with her.

Samantha said, "Listen, Kyle, I know that...."

"No, I understand what is going on here. Jordan, you did this, right? You're trying to take my girl away from me!" Kyle interrupted.

"What rubbish are you talking about?" Jordan asked.

"I will not be quiet about this," Kyle said. He held Samantha's hand and wanted to take her away, but Jordan pulled her hand back.

"What do you think you're doing? Have you no respect? Do you realize I'm your elder brother?"

Kyle got upset and punched him but Jordan punched Kyle back, and they began to fight. Brookes ran to them and tried to separate the fight while Samantha stood by the side staring at both of them.

After Brookes separated them, Kyle held Samantha by the hand, picked up his bag, and began dragging her out, "You know what? I'm done with him. I'm done with that bastard called my brother. Samantha, you don't have to say anything. I understand all too well. I know he must have either forced you here or said something to threaten you with my life."

As he got closer to his car, Samantha pulled herself away from his hold, "What is wrong with you, Kyle? When will you grow up? Stop acting like a child."

Kyle stared at her in surprise. "Sam, what do you mean?"

"Yes, I've been trying to show you all the signs," Samantha replied.

"No, what signs are you talking about, Samantha? You love me. I know that for a fact."

"Yes, perhaps I once did, but I got fed up. Listen, I am with your brother now. Indeed, I didn't know he was your brother when I met him, but I fell in love with him. He's the one I want to be with right now. He's the one I want to get married to."

"No, you can't do this to me, Samantha. I have told you about Jordan so many times. You know how much I hate him, and you want to leave me for him? Samantha, how can you do this to me?"

"Please, Kyle, I'm sorry," she said. "It was only when I got here and saw your picture that I realized you're Jordan's brother. But you never told me it was your grandfather's burial."

"How could I have told you when you were not taking my calls? Samantha, I kept calling you, but you wouldn't pick up. I thought it was your usual way of ghosting me for a few days."

Samantha sighed. "Listen, in simple, clear terms, I'm sorry if you're hurt, but I love your brother, and I want to be with him. The sooner you accept that fact, the better. Please don't pull this kind of stunt again. Hitting your elder brother is not acceptable."

After speaking, she turned and walked back into the house while he stood there staring at her in surprise.

Brookes met him and wiped the blood off the side of his mouth, "No, Brookes, I cannot believe this. Jordan must be threatening Sam, I'm sure of it. You know her father's business is failing. He must have threatened to do something to her father."

"Snap out of it, Kyle," said Brookes. "Come on, man, stop acting like a child. The writing is clear on the wall. Samantha is a gold digger. She's going for your brother because, of course, he will have more money than you."

"Don't say that about her. I refuse to believe it." Kyle replied.

Brooks sighed, "I know you're hurt, disappointed, and in pain, but that doesn't mean that you should be blind. Samantha has chosen Jordan over you, and it's going to be worse because the burial is in two days.

After that, you still have to stay back for the next one week for the sharing of the property. I know this is going to hurt you a lot, but listen, a girl like Samantha doesn't deserve you. You're better off without her."

"No, you don't understand, Brookes. Samantha loves me, and I know that." Kyle said as his eyes became misty.

"No, she doesn't," Brookes argued.

"She does," Kyle insisted. "I can't tell you every good detail of our relationship, but there are things Samantha has done for me. There are things that... she has gone to extreme measures to make me happy. So, I know that she loves me. There's just something I do not understand here, but I know I'm going to get Samantha back, no matter what."

"Huh?" Brookes could not believe his ears. "So it doesn't matter to you that Samantha is sleeping with Jordan? She's having sex with your enemy, Kyle."

"No, you don't know that for sure," Kyle defended.

"Oh really? I'm sure she's spending the night in his room singing him lullabies, right? " Brookes asked.

"Don't say that about her, please. Okay, fine. No matter the case, I love Samantha, and I'm going to get her back. You've already told me Samantha loves money a lot. Yeah, I'll offer her my whole share if that is what it takes to keep her by my side," Kyle said.

"Dude, she's going to swindle you and run away."

"No, she won't. Samantha loves me. We've been together for two years," Kyle replied.

Brookes became frustrated, "Oh my God, you're in denial, Kyle. Don't be like this."

"Why do you hate Samantha so much?" Kyle asked. "Come on, tell me. Is there something I don't know?"

Brookes scoffed, "You have got to be kidding me. I don't believe this, Kyle. Are you trying to accuse me?"

"No, but you always look for a way to bad-mouth Samantha. Who knows whether you're even one of the reasons why she doesn't want to be with me anymore?"

"You're not making any sense. You know what? I can't talk to you." Brookes said.

He turned and walked back into the house.