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2024-10-29 19:42:56Five years ago, a month after Charles and Sam first met.
Charles passed by the university where Sam was studying after he attended a client meeting nearby. He could not understand himself, as if there was a magnetic force that was pulling him to drive here. He parked near the entrance looking at the students walking out the large gate.
‘What was I doing here?’ He thought to himself. After that night when he first saw Sam, he could not forget her beautiful face. He always wanted to see her again. He would park his car in the bus stop where he sent her off for no reason and he even went to the university where she was studying. But he never had the chance to see her even once. He believed that it was impossible for him to see Sam this time as well.
Charles was about to leave when he saw a familiar figure. He stared at Sam who was walkin
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Sam was stunned by Charles’ remarks and was not able to respond. She could feel the heat rising to her face. She immediately avoided his gaze while Charles turned his attention back to the road. She took her phone from her bag to make herself busy. She browsed again the online shopping app she was checking earlier. However, her mind was not on her phone but was filled by Charles and his earlier statement.After a moment, they arrived at the nearest mall to the university. Sam felt uncomfortable the whole journey, so she was able to feel easy the time they entered the mall.Charles led her to a fine dining restaurant.“Wait,” Sam said as she tugged at his sleeve. Obviously, she was reluctant to enter the place. From its look, she knows that she could not afford to pay even a single order of meal in this kind of restaurant.“Don’t worry, I will pay this time. Pay me back once you have the money.”Charles winked his eye at her. He was aware of what s
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Sam looked up to the man in front of her. She met his soulful blue set of eyes. The man was Jules, one of the famous varsity players in their university. His good looks and 6 feet height made him popular with most of the girls in the university.“Sorry, I don’t dance.” Sam politely refused. She lowered her head as she felt uneasy by his magnetic stare.“Sam, why don’t you dance with Jules? You are wasting the night by just standing here.” Olivia convinced her then put her hand to Jules.Sam was still hesitant but Olivia pushed them to the dance floor.Jules smiled mischievously while placing her hands on his shoulders and held her waist. They were so closed to each other while moving their body slowly to the sound of the music.Sam was feeling anxious as she never danced before like this. Furthermore, the dance made her dizzy, she could feel her head spinning as they move. She lowered her head
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Subsequently, Sam and Charles got close together. They often went out on a date and had the chance to get to know each other well.After a couple of months, Sam passed the CPA Examination and got a job eventually at MY Corporation.Throughout the time, Charles was patiently waiting for Sam’s decision.And all his efforts have not gone in vain, Sam accepted his love.Everything went smoothly between them as they love each other so dearly. Charles was able to introduce Sam to his mother while Sam introduced him to her mother and brother as well.Charles could tell already that she is “The One” for him. Therefore, he decided to propose marriage to her on their first anniversary. Unfortunately, Sam ran away from him.Back to the present.Sam spent the remaining days of her vacation with her mother. It has been a while since she went home. Thus, she
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However, his mother left them for another man. He did not mind the disappearance of his mother since she never treated him as her own child. He always felt that she was not her real mother.Although he knew that his father loved him and really cared for him, he still sensed that something was missing. He asked his father several times if they were really his parents but he did not admit nor deny it. It was a big question mark for him.After his mother left, his father tried to be strong for him. He worked part-time as a family driver to feed him. But he later died due to a heart attack when he was 12 years old.Fortunately, the family that his father used to drive was kind and allowed him to work for them as a janitor and gardener. In return, they let him stayed in their house.When he turned 18, he looked for another job for a better income. He went to different places and met different kinds of people.
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“His neck trauma might result to a little difference in his voice like hoarseness or no effect at all. It's not that serious. What really concerned us was his head injury. But we can only do proper evaluation once he woke up.”Sam just nodded her head indicating that she understood. Then, she glanced at Charles who was still in deep sleep.The doctor asked her pieces of information and instructed her some things on how to take care of the patient before he left. While Kelly also asked to leave.Sam was left in a daze. She could not believe that Charles was now lying on the hospital bed.After a while, she looked for her phone to call her mother. She was going to inform her about what happened to Charles.“Where did I put it?” She searched it inside her bag and on the table but it was nowhere to be found.“Sigh.” She could not remember where did she put it or if she left
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Kelly did not respond. She just looked at Charles, then at Sam.Sam suddenly felt a lump in her throat. Although she was aware that Charles could not remember her, those words coming directly from him were like a stab in her heart that caused deep sharp pain.Still, she pretended to be strong and tried to fight back her tears. She would not make herself look pitiful in front of them.However, she could not stay there any longer. She took her bag and excused herself. Then, she went out of the room and decided to leave the hospital as fast as she could.While driving, Sam clearly recalled Charles’ reaction when he removed his hand from hers while his cold words were kept on playing on her ears.“Charles, why? How could you forget about me?” She felt like Charles left her hanging on a cliff.It was very difficult for her to accept that Charles had forgotten everything about her.
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Sam did not waste any second, she opened the email to read its content.She was befuddled after reading the message.MY Corporation terminated her as Finance Manager because she has been accused of embezzlement for purposely stealing funds from the company.It is also said that she is not allowed to enter the company premises, effective this day, while the investigation is still ongoing.And since they were able to retrieve the amount of money stolen, the management decided to just terminate her and would not seek legal actions.However, if the result of the investigation proved that she stole more than the amount they recovered, they might pursue legal proceedings.‘What was going on?’ She thought.Sam immediately searched Cindy’s contact number in her address book. Then, dialed her number with her trembling hands.The call went through after few rings.“Hello, who’s this?” Cindy answered the call and as
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Sam condemned herself for what had happened. She always locked herself up in her room and did not want to talk to anybody. The cheerful and amiable Sam became aloof and distant.Even though her mother did not blame her, Sam still felt guilty about it. That's why her mother decided to bring them to the city where she was working.She thought that it would help Sam to forget the incident when she got exposed to a different environment. She also brought her to a Psychiatrist to help her recover.After 2 years, Sam slowly recovered and began to become lively again. She started to mingle with her family from time to time. Even so, she does not make friends as she felt more at ease being alone.At present.Sam could not stop herself from crying at the thought of her father. She buried that painful memory down her heart already but she could not avoid looking back after sh
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Five months later. “You may now kiss the bride.” Charles excitedly pulled back the veil and gently kissed Sam on her lips that last for seconds. Everyone looks so happy for the couple as they clapped their hands. Mrs. Wilson was happy and emotional at the same time that her only daughter was now married. Mr. and Mrs. Davidson were so happy as well knowing how the two love each other so much. Mrs. Johnson also attended the wedding. She was also delighted for Sam and Charles. She knows that her son was happy watching them wherever he is. While Richard held Leila’s hand as he smiled at her. Leila felt conscious that she blushed. They were in a relationship for four months now. Richard court her during the time that she was taking care of his mother. Henry and Cindy were also there smiling broadly. Cindy was in her
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“Harvey, do you hear me? Do you feel me? Please wake up if you do. Open your eyes. Please, Harvey!” Sam exclaimed as she held Harvey's hand. Then, she broke into hysterical tears.Mrs. Johnson who was watching through the glass window suddenly ran into the room when she noticed that Sam was being emotionally out of control.Helen also followed her mom inside the room.“Sam, calm down.” Mrs. Johnson said as she held her shoulders.“Auntie, Harvey was crying. He can hear me. He was listening to me. I saw tears fell from his eyes but he doesn’t wake up.” Sam mumbled between her sobs.Mrs. Johnson was astounded. She immediately moved toward Harvey and yes, she saw tears.
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Harvey felt relieved when he learned that Sam was safe. However, his condition became worst after his heart attack as it resulted in a complication called arrhythmia or irregular heart rhythm. His heart’s natural electrical rhythm has been damaged.His doctor suggested placing an implantable cardioverter defibrillator into his chest or atrial fibrillation ablationto restore a normal heartbeat since his heart developed a rhythm that’s life threatening or if worst comes to worst, to undergo a heart transplant.Consequently, Harvey confessed to Charles and Mrs. Wilson that he has heart disease that was diagnosed early last year when he suffered from chest pain. It turned out that he inherited it from his father who died due to the said disease.Aside from managing their family business, it
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Steve also looked at Kelly and their gaze met.Without warning, Kelly leaned forward and kissed Steve on his lips.Steve was shocked by the unexpected move of Kelly but he felt like his adrenaline was going up. He likes the feeling, it’s good and it’s sweet.Hence, he did not think twice, he kissed her back passionately. Then, he enfolded her in his arms and laid her down on the bed while Kelly wrapped her arms around his neck. They kissed for so long until they were out of breath.Steve could no longer hold the sensation. He felt so hot that he removed his clothes. Then, he quickly undressed Kelly as well.Kelly moaned as his warm lips kissed their way down her neck, across her shoulder, down her body.Afterward, their bodies became one. Dancing to the music of their groans and moans.The following day, Kelly woke up with a smile on her lips a
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Right after Charles and Sam left the place, Kelly arrived.She was so shocked at the scene she witnessed. The doorknob was broken and Charles was no longer in the room.Then, Kelly saw Steve unconscious lying on the floor with a bloody wound next to a bloody knife.Her eyes widened.“Steve!” She screamed right after she saw him.She thought that Steve was dead already but she heard him spoke.“Kelly, b-bring me to the hospital,” Steve mumbled in a weak voice.Kelly did not think twice. She bends down and helps Steve to get up. Then, she brought him to the car and drove to go to the hospital.“What happened?” Kelly asked while she started to drive.“Sam came and rescued Charles,” Steve answered directly.“Sam? How did she learn this place?” Kelly was puzzled.Steve recalled his conversation with Sam. “I guess sh
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After Sam entered the house, she hurriedly went to the room where Charles was sleeping. She saw him with a pale face that looks distressed and with scrape wounds on the areas where he has been tied up.She imagined how much he struggled to loosen the ropes.“Charles,” Sam uttered as soon as she got near him. She tried to wake him up but he was still sleeping soundly.Hence, she tried to untie him but the ropes were tightly bound. So shesearched for something to use to cut the rope until she saw a knife in the kitchen.Sam does not waste any second as she knows that Kelly would return anytime.However, it took her a while to untie one of the ropes. Aside from several ropes coiled up, she could not spend so much force using her left arm.After she was done with Charles’s one hand, she tried again to wake him up.“Charles, Charles,” Sam
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Sam was feeling restless. She could not think of any reason for Steve to pretend as Charles.However, she felt strange since Charles was acting differently. She knows that he won’t interfere with her decision especially about work. He knows very well how she loves her job.Henceforth, there was something in her heart that tells her that he was not Charles but her mind could not deny that he was definitely him.'I need to find it out.' She told herself.After Sam got some clothes and personal stuff, she went back to the hospital.When she got down the car, she saw Charles‘s car leaving the hospital. She guessed that he visited her but he left shortly since she was not there.Sam took her phone from her bag to call Charles and inform him that she’s back. However, she suddenly decided to follow him instead because she wanted to resolve her doubt once and for all.Sam a
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Afterward, Kelly entered the room smiling sweetly at Charles. Then, she sat down beside him.“How are you, sweetheart? If you only chose me, we will not reach this point.” Kelly said as she stroke down her fingers from his face to his chest.Charles hated it but he tried to endure it. “Why Kelly? Do you really love me? No, you don’t love me for real. Because you only love yourself!”“Charles, what are you saying? I love you with all my heart. That’s why I don’t want you to be with another woman.” Kelly uttered then she laid down her head on Charles’s chest and hugged him.Charles closed his eyes in annoyance. He wanted to push her but his hands were tied up.He took a deep breath and mumbled softly.“If you really love me, you won’t treat me this way. I’ll be forever grateful if you help me to get out of here. We can be together after this if you want.”Kelly sat straight a
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Meanwhile, in the western city, there was a man in a dark room with his hands and feet tied up on the bed. He was listening to the voices outside the room that seemed to be fighting.“I made everything clear. We agreed that you won’t do anything without my consent. But what did you do? You harm Sam without my knowledge." The man exclaimed. He was so mad that Sam’s life was put in danger.“Why are you so agitated by what I have done? Does it matter to you?” The woman questioned him raising her brow. She was wondering why he was so furious about what she did.“Yes, it matters to me because she’s going to be my wife.” He answered as he violently grabbed her arm.“Huh? Who are you trying to fool? Don’t forget that you’re just pretending to be Charles.” The woman laughed at him contemptuously as she swayed her arm from his grasp.“Who cares? They won't know. Besides, I’ll be the one who will marry her so
