AN: While trying to go to sleep, I came up with this. School is close to ending so I'll have A LOT of time on my hands. Yes! I'll be a senior in high school soon. :)
On to the story: The Degrassi kids are adults now. I just felt like it would be better for this type of plot. I have a lot in store for you all, so I want you to enjoy and leave me feedback!
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Summary: What if Campbell Saunders isn't dead? In fact, what if he faked his death? 23-year-old Maya Matlin just so happens to find Campbell and he's living another life! What does the future have in store for these two?
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Chapter One: Ghost of the Past
(Maya)
Maya Matlin had just said goodbye to the life she's leaving behind. As she boarded on to the plane, she took a glance around the country she grew up in. She feels someone squeeze her hand and Maya turns around to see its Miles.
Miles was taking Maya to stay in Miami, Florida. His family has a nice sized mansion there. As a graduation gift, his parents had given him the house. He left weeks after graduation and Maya promised, when the time was right, she'd come live with him. It took a few years, but she has finally came to her senses.
The flight attendants talk for a few, telling the passengers that they'll be taking off soon. Maya flashed her boyfriend a wide grin. She was saying goodbye to the life she was used to and saying hello to the life Miles is used to.
Ah, the things you do for love.
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The plane landed and Maya and Miles went to retrieve their luggage. They looked around for Miles butler, whose name is Carlton. As they scan the busy airport, Maya spots the sign that says: Hollingsworth.
"He's over there, Miles," Maya points out as she grabs her suitcases.
Miles picks up his suitcase and travels behind Maya. They reach Carlton and immediately Miles begins to converse with him.
"This is the lovely Maya I was telling you about," Miles grins as he introduces Maya.
"Ah, it's a pleasure to meet you, Ms. Maya. Miles has told me so much about you. He can't seem to stop talking about you and might I add, you're even more beautiful than he described."
Maya blushes and thanks Carlton. Carlton offers to carry Maya's luggage as they walk to the car. He loads in the suitcases and they all get into the car.
On the ride to her new home, Maya and Miles began to talk.
"You'll love it here," Miles grins ear to ear. "The weather is nice. There are many hangout spots and so many beautiful beaches to go to."
"I can't wait," Maya smiles.
The car comes to a stop and Miles announces that they're here. He gets out of the car and holds out his hand for Maya. She grabs his hand and he helps her out of the car.
Miles grabs his suitcase while Carlton grabs Maya's. They walk into the mansion and all Maya can do is gasp!
The place was absolutely amazing! It is the perfect dream place with those spiral steps she's always wanted and a living room that was nearly the size of her home back in Toronto!
"Carlton, may you take Maya's bags to her room? I want to give her a tour."
"Sure thing, Miles," Carlton smiles as he walks away.
"You two seem pretty close. How long have you known him?" Maya asks.
"All my life. Carlton has been in the family since my parents were married. And yeah, we are close. He's been a father to me when my father couldn't."
Maya opens her mouth to say something, but Miles cuts her off. "Are you hungry? I can make you a quick lunch."
"Don't you have cooks for that?" She jokes.
"I do," he chuckles, "but they're off today."
Maya playfully rolls her eyes as Miles drags her into the kitchen. Once again, she can't help but gasp. The kitchen is painted a soft crème color and it has a matching tile floor. The counters are marble and the cabinets are a reddish-brown wood. There's a juice bar just in the corner of the kitchen. There was so much going in with this kitchen and Maya couldn't even describe it!
Maya soaks in her surroundings and she already feels comfortable.
"Miles, this place is incredible!" She gasps.
Miles laughs, earning a look from Maya. "You only seen the front room and the kitchen, Maya. I have to show you the dining room, the bathroom, the game room, the guest rooms, the-"
"How many rooms are here, exactly?"
"More than enough. I think this place is too spacious, but my parents love it. They say it'll be great for us since they think we'll have a large family."
"How large are they talking about?"
Miles opens the refrigerator as he hums to himself. He puts on the counter ingredients to make a sub. After he closes the refrigerator, he finally answers Maya's question.
"Hmm, maybe 3 to 4."
"Kids?!" Maya shrieks.
"Look, they were just kidding. Besides, I want more."
Maya gives Miles a horrified look and he laughs, saying that he's joking. Maya smacks him lightly on the arm.
"Now," Miles says as he grabs bread for the subs, "help me with the subs."
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(Cam)
"Is there anywhere specific I should sit your files Mr. Caldwell?"
"No," Cam answers calmly, "as long as they're on my desk."
Campbell Saunders now goes by the name Scott Caldwell. He had to start fresh and leave behind the dark life he had once lived.
After faking his death, Cam moved to Miami, Florida and changed his name along with his lifestyle. He knows it was a low blow, faking his death and leaving all of those people who "cared" behind.
Cam has gone back to see how people reacted when he "died". He had to disguise himself so he wouldn't get caught. He seen Maya and she had moved on. She was even friends with Zig! That was what triggered Cam to never come back to Toronto, not even to check up on the people he thought cared about him.
Now, Cam and his partner, Todd, are the owners their company: The C&J Corporation.
Can sighs, sinking into his chair. He sometimes wonders how life would've been if he hasn't faked his death. Would he and Maya still be together? Or would she had left him to be with that rich boy?
Cam's phone begins to vibrate in his pocket. He digs in his pocket to grab his phone and sees that Todd is calling.
Over the years Cam and Todd has become close. When Cam first came here, he had nowhere to go and had no idea how to start from the bottom all over again. Todd took him in out of the kindness of his heart. Just a couple of years ago, Cam came out with his big secret. Todd was furious at first. He punched Cam in the face and called him selfish. Once Cam explained his situation, Todd began to slowly understand. Now the two were closer than ever.
"Wassup?" Cam answers.
"I'm going to the beach to meet Allison. Come with me? Her sister, Britney, will be there."
Allison is the woman Todd is trying to get with. He's head over heels for her. Britney is her gorgeous sister, but Cam wasn't attracted to her. She is a model and has the most amazing body, but her personality is shallow and snobby.
Cam sighs. "Yeah, sure."
"Good. Pick you up in ten."
Cam hangs up the phone and goes into his room. He goes into his room and heads straight to his dresser to retrieve his swimming trunks. He strips out of his clothes and slips on his swimming trunks. He grabs his flops and goes outside to wait for Todd.
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"Hey Scott," Britney says as she runs to Cam and wraps her toned arms around his body.
"Hey Britney. You look beautiful," Cam says.
"I know, right!" she squeals. "My agent tells me that I need to put on a couple more pounds. What do you think?"
Cam knows the ultimate rule: never tell a woman that she needs to put on a couple more pounds.
"No, you look great!"
"I know, right!" She squeals once again. "I look beautiful just the way I am! Right?"
"Right," Cam sighs.
"I know, right!"
"I'm just gonna go to the restroom."
"Okay," Britney smiles.
Cam goes to search for a portable bathroom. He sees a long line and he groans. The line goes by slow, but Cam finally gets the chance to pee after waiting for twenty minutes.
When Cam comes out of the bathroom, he sees a familiar blonde standing face to face with him!
"C-Cam? Is this really you?"
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(Maya)
"Lets go to the beach," Miles suggests as he comes into the Maya's room.
"Sure!" Maya grins. "I have the sexy bathing suit I can wear."
"Mmhm, you know I love you, right?" Miles murmurs as he walks closer to Maya.
"I love you, too," she whispers as they close the gap between them. His lip crushes on hers and their tongues immediately dives into each other mouths. Maya runs her fingers through Miles' hair and gently tugs at it.
"Now," Miles says once he pulls away from Maya, "go put that sexy bathing suit on."
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Carlton dropped Maya and Miles off at the beach. It's swarmed with thousands of people! Maya takes in her surroundings as Miles pulls her around.
They both decide, after several minutes of walking around, to go into the water. Maya hops on Miles' back and holds on to him tightly as he runs into the ocean. Maya shrieks out a laugh the whole way.
They crash into the water, laughing as they wipe the water from their eyes. The couple swims around, splashing each other and kissing.
"I'm so glad you decided to come live with me. You don't know how happy you've made me, Maya. I love you so, so much."
Maya smiles and she feels her heart bursting with joy and love. Miles is the one for her; she's sure of it. He had completely erased Cam from her life and made her fall in love, again. He made her feel special and safe. She was more than glad to come to live with him.
"I love you too, baby," Maya says as she wraps her arms around Miles to pull him into a long, passionate kiss.
"Are you hungry? There's this great diner around here we can go," Miles says.
"Yeah. Let me just go to the restroom."
Maya and Miles swims out of the water and walks in to the sand. Miles holds her hand as they walk to find a portable bathroom. They finally stop at one and the line is long. Maya groans as she feels her bladder getting ready to explode.
Maya looks around to see if she could find one that wasn't that long. She sees a familiar guy come out of the portable bathroom and her heart drops. Is that...?
No, it can't be him!
He's dead! Dead! Dead! Dead!
She remembers what Eli had told her he seen! She remembers coming to his funeral, although the casket was closed.
Why would Cam fake his death and put her in all that pain? Why had he hurt her? Was it all worth it?
Maya steps out of the line, forgetting all about her bladder, to go get a clearer look at him. She hears Miles calling after her, but she's running now and she wants to see if that is really Cam. She ignores shouts and complaints coming from the angry people standing in line.
"C-Cam," she finds herself struggling to say his name. "Is this really you?"
"Maya!" He exclaims shockingly. "What- I can explain."