---- Book 1 Chapter 24 at eight o'clock. My job consisted of mostly filing and taking calls and messages. I also had to book a few appointments, so to be a smartass, I booked them all for 9AM Monday, back-to-back till lunchtime. They were going to be pissed. But because it was Friday and by the time they got messages about the meeting, it would be too late to cancel them. I snickered to myself at my plan of not having to deal with them on Monday for half the day. They actually made me work back. The one time they didnt tell me to leave early was the day I was meeting Sam. They literally made me wait till dead- on 7PM before dismissing me. I cursed their names all the way to my car, racing home to shower and get changed. You're home. Sam has called three times to see if you're still coming and said he couldn't get you on your mobile, my mother said as I raced upstairs. I grabbed my clothes, heading for the bathroom. What did you tell him? I called out. That, of course, you were meeting him. That's my 2/9 ---- Book 1 Chapter 24 Momma. She knows me well. I reckoned I could have broken the record for the fastest shower and make-up job in history. Have fun, my mother said, smacking my ass as I tried to slip my shoes on. Rushing to my car, I hopped in before heading back toward my workplace, as Morgan's Diner was directly opposite it. I parked out the front and saw Sam waiting already in the window. A silly grin crept on my face as I stepped out of the car. He noticed me, walking out to meet me. I locked my car only to turn around, and Sam kissed me, grabbing my ass and pulling me against him. I missed you, he said against my lips. Missed you too, I told him, wondering what came over him. He usually wasn't so handsy and most definitely not so affectionate. I stepped back, looking at him. He had on his black leather jacket and jeans with a tight-fitting black shirt underneath, revealing his muscular chest, and I could just make out the line of his abs. 3/9 ---- Book 1 Chapter 24 You look good. I cant believe you're back. I thought for sure you were going to ditch me here, I told him. Yeah, I have been thinking a lot. I missed home, have decided I am staying home from now on, he said, grabbing my hand in his large one. He led me inside, and we sat at the booth near the back. The waitress came over to take our orders. So, what has been happening with you? he asked. Nothing, really. Still working across the street at a different level now. I work for the owners directly, but other than that, not much. My sister did another runner, I told him. Again? I thought she was doing good at this one, he stated, and I nodded. She lasted an entire month before she skipped out. Haven't seen or heard from her for nearly four months now. She will come back. She always does, he said, grabbing my hand. Sam was probably the only person T actually said anything to. Not even Bella knew about my sister. 4/9 ---- Book 1 Chapter 24 What about you? I asked as our food came out. I took a bite of my burger before looking up at him. Nothing, really. Fucking freezing over there. Rains all the time. Was driving me nuts. So, what brought you back? Mom. Dad died while I was over there. I just couldn t bring myself to leave her here alone, he said, and I nodded in understanding. How are you, though? Fine, I never got along with dad. You know that I Just worry for mom. They have been together since they were teens, he said with a sigh. We ate in comfortable silence. One thing I liked about Sam was that we didnt feel the need to fill the silence. It was never awkward. When we finished, we ordered another coftee each. My house or yours? You really have to ask? He chuckled. Just checking, he said, his hazel eyes sparkling under the dim lights as he smiled. Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!