Chapter 27: Chapter 27

She was scrupulous about everything I was saying. I could tell, from the way she was looking at me, showed me that she wants me to take the bull by the horn.

"Are you saying that, just to make me feel better? She asked, that was an encouragement, for me to go on, and I greatly appreciated it, so I moved even closer, and held her by the hand.

I removed the strand of hair from her face, and she raised her brow, making her lash flip up, showing off the color of her eyes, that seem to have been lost, five years ago, but was suddenly revived, few weeks ago.

"You are beautiful Samantha, don't let anyone tell you differently. You are the kind of woman I like. You have a great soul, a pure heart, and a beautiful eyes, that could sparkle anyone's day". She removed her hand and got up, then she asked me something different from what I am discussing with her.

"Are you hitting on me Craig? She asked and I also got up.

"What if I am, do you think I am the kind of man you would want to be with? I asked, and she looked down shyly, acting like a typical lady, who is just being wooed for the first time, and instead of answering me, she asked.

"What happened at the bar that night? Her question froze me in My place, I was worried that she must have remembered everything and she just wanted to hear from me. That was a turn off for me, and I thought of the best answer to give her, when she spoke again.

I know I have asked you before, but it is surprising that I lost that part of my memory, and yet, I keep having flashes. I can understand if you don't want to tell me how silly I was that night, but I still need to know if I forced you into doing something you shouldn't have?..... (She paused and then spoke up again) Let me break it down for you. After you left the pool with the bottle in your hand, I had a flash of me jumping on you and kissing you, and then you stopped me. I must have been so drunk". She smiles.

I really didn't know what to say, she have just spoilt the mood with what she just said, and maybe I really should tell her what happened that night, before she gets all her memories of that night back. I decided to tell her the truth, I cleared my voice and about to start talking, when she spoke up again.

After I jumped on you, you stopped me. That is so gentlemanly of you, and I am very grateful. My life is a mess, I am a mess right now". She says, and I pulled her close into my arms. She just thanked me from stopping her, there is no way I could tell her what happened that night, we are going to have to keep it, for the right time, but could there ever be a right time?

I also didn't want to go back to the topic, we were having before, so instead of continuing, I decided to discuss work, after disengaging from the hug.

"So what are your plans for next week? I could tell she didn't know what I was asking, so I clarified her, telling her that I wanted to know what she had planned out, as she will be taking over Winlowtech, and though from time to time, she would have supervisors coming to visit her, and to know how she is doing.

She told me all she have outlined already, and how she plans to make a few changes, and what she noticed that might not be very good for the growth of the company. I was quite impressed with everything she told me so far, that I found myself clapping. I also told her a few things that could help her do better, so that when my grandparents, visit Winlowtech, they won't have anything to complain about.

"I wanted to ask for another favour". She says, and I waited to hear what she needs from me.

I don't want you bothering yourself, you know, asking Paul to come and get me, I want to go by taxi, so that....

"So that people don't talk? I finished her statement, and she smiles knowingly.

"I cannot grant you such favours I am sorry. I want to be sure that you are safe, I don't want Edward getting to you and trying to hurt you, which is why Whitney and I had a discussion about the sort of school she would love to attend, and she says she would want to board in the school, we could visit her, and she could visit weekly. She is the only one that would be allowed to visit weekly".

"Please Craig, you have done so much already, and I don't think Edward would want to try any thing stupid, please, just allow me go by Taxi, I could have a particular cab driver that would take me to Winlowtech and bring me home every day". Seeing that I couldn't convince her to go with the way I want it, I agreed, with the plan that I will hire someone to act like a cab driver.

"Fine then, I know a very good cab driver, I will pay him monthly, to take you to work and bring you back. How about that? Thinking that have solved the problem, but she shook her head, then said.

"I want to pay for my own fare". One look at her, and I gave up. Arguing with her, right from time have always been a trouble, so I just allowed her.

"Fine, how ever you want it. You will see the cab driver, before the end of tomorrow, I will invite him to the house, so you can both discuss". I told her, and what she did next, was unexpected.

She gave me a bear hug, which I received, wrapping my arms around her back. I didn't want to be the one to disengage from her, so when she finally slowly, moved away from my hold, she fixed her eyes on me and then spoke gently. To the question earlier, if I am lucky to have a man like you in my next world, then, I would be over joyed.

You are older in mind and in attitude. Whoever you finally ends up with, will be blessed to have someone like you". She says, and without waiting for me to respond, she walked away.

My hands were still stretched, in the position of the hug she had given me. I wanted to tell her that I want to spend my every minute with her, but she had to leave like that. And why should she be talking about another life, when it could happen in this life?

I finally moved back and hit my back against the bed, wondering if things will ever get smooth.