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Chapter 2

"Hey Chere I was wondering where you was at." Sam welcomed me with a warm tone and expression. I tried my best to return the expression considering of what I uncovered just previously. But before I arrived here at my boss's place I told myself I was better than this and that I deserved better. Grin and bare it Sookie. "I tried calling you at your home but I.. got the answering machine."

Sam replied as he motioned for me to enter and shut the door behind me. "I had to run some errands." I said instantly. Sam looked at me intently for a second before traveling down my body. "Did you bring a dress?." I began to silently curse myself. In my current state of mind I had forgotten all about visiting Tara's store as I originally planned on doing.

"Fudge!." I almost yelled surprising my boss for a second before coming back to reality. "Sam I'm so terribly sorry. I'd forgotten-" "Sookie it's alright. I got something to show you."

Sam stopped my ranting to walk in his bedroom to get something. Not a second later did he come back out holding a cloths hanger that held a black bag. I should've known what it was instantly. Sam held it out to dispose of the bag to reveal a stunning beautiful dress. The color was a deep sapphire blue that had no sleeves and was cut square in the middle and not did it just show cleavage but it showcased the back also.

It tied around the neck and I was looking forward to be wearing it. Guilt and perhaps the conflicting emotions was to blame but I began to tear up.

"Oh Sam…you didn't have to-" "Nonsense. You deserve it after all the work you've done." I don't know how Sam could possibly say that after all the time I'd asked to take off because of some sort of vampire business. Not anymore.

Reaching out my arm I held the satin design and scanned it a lot more closely with awe. Sam took a step and joined me on the couch. "I got it last week while in Monroe with my new squeeze. I was searching for a tux when I came across the thing." Sam was grinning and he sounded mighty proud if himself. He was one heck of a boss and friend. Despite my mood, I chuckled. "Sam this is very thoughtful but… I couldn't possibly take this. I have one heck of a bank account already."

"Sookie I hardly get you anything. Besides you're doing this for me." I didn't protest another word. I stared down at the dress silently. I felt Sam's gaze burning into me as if trying to read my state of mood. I've worked for Sam for quite awhile for us to know the other well enough. Glancing at him I knew he wanted to ask me something but restrained himself. Giving a sniffle I changed the subject of what he was arching for. "How is you and new gal doing?. Anything thing serious?." Darnit it Sookie so desperate enough to stick your nose in your boss's personal business!. Sam arched a brow and answered, "How about we save this discussion while traveling." I looked at the wall clock that hung in the kitchen and nodded.

He was right. That discussion was never mouthed about cause as soon as me and Sam slid into his vehicle I began to doze off when the tires sped onto the road. I'd been so exhausted but I fell blissfully in a sweet slumber. Usually when you fall asleep in a car seat it ain't all that comfortable but for me it was quite the opposite. I was actually glad to be going away even if it was shortly.

And most of all I was also happy it was my boss to accompany alongside. We arrived at a cabin Sam had told me it used to belong to his brothers but since he was marrying he would have no use of it. After getting me awake, Sam got us inside and the cabin was small sized but nice looking neverthless. There was a deers head with a huge buck placed above the small fireplace.

A large rug was splayed across making it appear cozy for anyone to enter. I imagined myself sitting there already. A cup of hot chocolate in hand, a quilt laid over my shoulders. Ah yes. The kitchen looked like any ordinary one in a cabin. Unfortuneatly though there was only one bedroom. Also one bathroom and you had to walk across the bed to gain access. This looked as if designed for only a couple.

"I'll take the couch." Sam announced as he switched on all the lights. I would've protested but since the bathroom was in the bedroom I went with the flow. Nothing else was said as it was 1:30 in the morning and we needed to get some rest. Especially Sam. After scrubbing my face and teeth and a brush of my hair I settled into the king sized bed. Hoping to get some rest to forget of the previous day.

Then as if hearing my thoughts and knowing I was trying to get some sleep my cellphone began ringing that laid inside my purse. It was late and I had a dreadful suspicion of who it just might be. I don't know why but it was the dumbest thing ever I reached down on my side of the mattress and I could see there had been texts from earlier. Probaly when I had napped so luxury in Sam's car.

"Sookie call me back immediately."

"We need to talk now. I cannot connect to you!.'

"We're certainly not finished."

There had been more but I refused to even glance at them. I felt the swelling distraught of emotions coming in and I hated it. With a growl I never heard coming from myself before- I drew back and threw my phone across the floor. I knew it didn't do a smidgeon to the wireless thing. I fell back against the bed and started crying.

So caught up in my emotional distress I didn't even notice Sam come into the neatly decorated bedroom. "Chere, you gonna tell me what's bothering you?." Sam asked gently, staying put at the foot of the bed. I scoffed through tears. Sam should be more worried of being the best man tomorrow than standing over his employee and worrying about her.

"Sam get back in there and rest." I said. My voice a bit uneven. Switching the light off, I could hear Sam's footsteps moving along. I sniffled and sighed. Thinking I was alone to cry myself to sleep- untill I felt another weight on the mattress.

"Sam-" "Shh Sook. I know you're a ferocious stubborn woman but right now you need someone to lean on." He said softly but firm. My boss was right. As much as I hated to admit he was. He pulled closer behind me and slid a comforting arm underneath the silky sheets to wrap around my waist protectively. I didn't mind it, in fact I needed it. The reassurance, comfort love.

"Is this about Eric?." Closing my eyes and arm over his very hot one I told Sam I did not want to talk about it. He shut up. I felt his lips ever so softly touch the shell of my ear and strand of hair as he whispered,

"Goodnight Chere." I smiled. "Goodnight Sam."