Chapter 19: Chapter 19

After dinner, I went out into the garden to clear my head, while Mary and Whitney, went into the movie room to see a movie, before they would finally retire to bed.

I didn't know she was at the flower house, close to the garden, I thought she had gone to bed, for it was already late, she left the dinner table before the rest of us, saying she was going to get some rest, I didn't want to stop her, but I didn't know she didn't go to bed immediately, as she had said she would, it was when I heard her singing in the dark, that I asked my guard, who was there, and I was told that it was Samantha. I was kind of happy, but then I thought again, going there might make her think that I am following her around, so I decided to act like I was just trying to check the entire house before going to bed, so I switched on the torchlight of my phone, and started asking, pointing to her direction.

"Who is there? I asked with a harsh tone, and she stopped singing, it was when I got to her, that I noticed what she was wearing. She had a transparent nighty on, with a jacket over her, that was not covering Much, and I could feel my body longing for another hug, which will give me a reason to be close to her.

"It's me Craig". She says, and I had to dim the light, a bit, but when I got to her, I turned it off totally. Depending on the illumination, of the area, from the moon.

"What are you doing out here alone Samantha? I asked, holding her close, and she didn't push me away, which made me know that she also wanted me to hold her.

"I noticed the garden earlier, and I thought I could come by, get some fresh air, before going to bed, I am going to have a long day tomorrow, I won't be coming home early as I did today, so I just needed to clear my head, and prepare.

"That is good". I said, and then I led her by the hand to the only bench in the garden.

I always come here to relax too, but since you came, I only come here to make sure, nobody is hiding in my garden". She turned to look at me, and then she smiles

"You worry too much Craig, if I didn't know, I would have thought that I was younger, but the last time I checked, I am 12 years older than you are". She says with a smile.

"That doesn't mean anything. Age is only but a number". I heard myself saying, which made her stop to look at me again, and our eyes met. In the dark, I could see her clear green big puppy eyes very well.

The silence was getting too awkward and someone had to break it, even though I didn't want to break the silence, our eyes was locked to each other, but the darkness wouldn't let me know how far away our lips are from each other.

Do you wanna see the rest of the house? I asked in a cracked tone, and she nodded, moving away from me. I held her by the hand again and took her to the library.

I guess you have seen the library earlier. I have loads of books, in case you want to refresh your memories, on somethings. Most of the books you recommendes, back then at school, I got them double, because I found them very helpful".

"You were too intelligent, when it came to computer based topics, you didn't even need a text book". She says and I smiles.

I guess I know where it all came from. Working in the apple empire, where you see Gadgets yet to get to the market, you will surely, understand Computer related topics". She added, and I kept smiling, just hearing her speak to me, and me holding her hand, like two love birds taking a walk.

We soon got to the pool side, and she exclaims.."This is indeed a castle, you have everything, the pool even have a gate, and a wall demarcating it from the main house? She asked.

"Yes, I don't want anyone drowning. During the day, I have guards who work here, in case I have guest, who doesn't know how to swim. Like Whitney, she says, she doesn't know how to swim, and she usually go for training, and I have told her she could have her training here". She smiles, happy that I seem to know a lot about her daughter, whom I also care about deeply, and don't mind staying in her life for a longer time.

"What about this place, it says, 18 and above? She asked, pointing at my bar. I looked at where she was pointing, it was just the next close from the pool side.

"Let's go in, so you could find out for yourself". I said and she followed me happily inside.

"Oh I see! She exclaims.

"This is my bar. I have all kinds of wine needed here, so I don't go out to hang around with friends, to exercise my adult hood. Right here, I could get drunk and sleep on the floor, or in the room that is also built in this bar".

"You have a room in this bar house? She asked and I took her there again, she was amazed at what she was seeing. She took a glass and poured me a red wine.

This used to be my favorite, when I was with my husband, we used to drink it together, and we always end up drunk together". She didn't want to go further, I know about the drunken part, because the alcohol percent was 45. It could send anyone misbehaving after taking it, and though I didn't like her talking about her husband, expressing herself was a welcome idea.

"Since it's been a while you had a drink, Don't let anything stop you". I said and she filled her cup to the brim, sending it down her throat in one gulp.

Wow, slow down, the drink is really strong you know? I said with a chuckle, and she nodded.

"I need something this strong". She says, then she paused, as if reminiscing.

I know Edward wasn't the best husband, but I never knew he hated me this much as to want to eliminate me. You know, sometimes, I still feel this is all a long bad dream. As a matter of fact, my life, five years ago, have been a dream, and I feel I am still dreaming. I just want to wake up and find all this a dream". She says, and I wonder, why she would want the part of me and her, right now, a dream, but she was expressing herself, and I didn't want to stop her, by talking about myself instead.

She poured herself another cup, and just like the first time, she gulped it all down.

"When we first got married, I was happy that I married him you know. He was sweet, and nice. He loves children, he would never raise his hands on an adult, let alone a child, but.... I really don't know". She started sobbing and I tried to console her, but she stopped me.

No, don't do that. I am strong, I will come out of this strong.

To think that he was quick to dispose me and send me to exile the moment he heard that I was fucking you, was what surprised me the most". Her use of the F word, was what alerted me that she was already getting drunk, and I needed to stop her from taking the next glass.

"Sam, it is okay, you should let go of whatever is hurting you, and I am here, anytime, to support you". I said, gradually collecting the third glass from her, and dropping it aside, so she doesn't reach it easily. She sobbed some more, falling into my arms again, then she seem to get herself again, and she started.

"Let's get drunk together, let's forget all the crazy humiliation of five years together". She says, and though I didn't want her drinking, sharing a drink with her, wouldn't hurt. I grabbed my own glass and poured myself a drink after the cheers with her.