AN-I am so sorry for not updating. This chapter was really difficult to write and though it's better than all the other versions I wrote, I still feel like this chapter needs somethingelse, but I got such wonderful reviews that I didn't want to keep you guys waiting. It's been four days, and for that, I'm sorry! Enjoy the chapter!
Sam stared at her phone, wearily. She was waiting on a text from Freddie, preferably an 'I'm sorry' text, but unfortunately nothing came. She lay back in bed, trying to focus on nothing except the running water in the bathroom as her husband brushed his teeth.
In a way, the running water was annoying her; it wasn't as peaceful as hearing tiny rain droplets of water drop onto the roof of the house or the hood of the car. It was a different kind of peace. This type of peace disturbed her so much that it took every thought of anything she didn't care to think about out of her mind. Just as she was clearing her thoughts, the water stopped, and Blaze walked back into the room, breathing out the mint on his tongue.
As he was walking over to the bed, his foot stepped on something uncomfortably painful. First, he flinched at the searing pain, and then he picked up the object that had caused the trip-up. It was Sam's wedding ring. It was small and circular with a 16 carat diamond on the very top and center. "Sam?"
"What?" Sam groaned, propping herself up by her elbows.
"Is this…why is your wedding ring on the floor?"
Crap, she thought, and pretended to be surprised. She lifted her hand from under the covers and examined her ring finger. "Wow, how did that get there?"
Blaze simply shrugged, and walked to his side of the bed, taking Sam's hand a slipping it back on. "It's pretty firm…I don't see how it could have simply fallen off."
"My hands must've been slippery or something," she said, quickly.
Blaze gazed at her. "Sam, I've known you long enough to know when you're lying. What's wrong?"
"Nothing," she said, also too quickly. "I just…it's hard to think I'm married."
"What's so hard about it?" He asked, exasperated. "You have one ring on your finger and only one person you're in love with—me."
"You're right…today just wasn't great, alright?"
He nodded and turned off the bedside lamp, wrapping his arms around her waist, and falling asleep.
Blaze is right, she thought, sullenly. I'm only in love with one guy. He just doesn't realize that guy is not him.
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"Alright, Ethan, which piece of equipment do you want to play with here?" Freddie asked his son, grinning at him. He had to say…Ethan was slowly growing on him. It didn't aggravate Freddie when Ethan laughed for no apparent reason; in a way, it actually comforted him. It helped him know he wasn't alone. He had even saw Ethan open the fridge and reaching for the cheerios once, which Freddie was sure meant he missed Sam. That made two of them.
Freddie, of course, got no clear answer from his son, but placed him on the small slide anyway. He sat on a nearby bench and began thinking. The first thing he knew he needed to do was get his priorities with his son straight first. He'd start working again soon, and he needed to find someone to take care of Ethan while he was gone.
"Freddie? What are you doing here?"
To his surprise, Blaze was standing in front of him, sweat trickling down his face, and headphones sticking out from his ear. "Trying to have some peace."
Much to Freddie's dismay, Blaze sat down next to him, and breathed in and out. "I want to ask you something…"
Freddie shrugged, "What?"
"If I told you that Sam and I wanted to adopt…to adopt Ethan…what would you say?"
A stunned Freddie stood up. Sam wanted to adopt his son from him? After she knew he had just gotten him back? He knew lying to her was wrong, but come on. Was she trying to get back at him? She wouldn't do that, would she? Not the woman he loved. All this time he had been blaming Blaze when in all actuality, it was Sam? Sam wanted to take his son away, not Blaze. Blaze had no idea he had adopted Ethan, but Sam did. That could only mean one thing.
"When did Sam say she wanted to adopt my son?"
Blaze shrugged, "We talked about it a few times…she seemed all for it."
Freddie couldn't believe this. She wanted to take his son away from him, just to get back at him for lying to her. Maybe he wasn't her love interest, but they were still best friends. That had to mean something…right? "I'm sorry, Blaze, I don't think I would want you to do that."
"Just think on it, alright?"
Freddie didn't have to think on anything. He already knew his answer, but decided not to burst Blaze's bubble, after all, this wasn't his doing. "Sure."
A bundle of blonde curls appeared in Freddie's peripheral vision and he stalked over to Ethan, taking him and placing him in his car seat. This was all wrong. He was in love with someone who was hurting him.
Dammit, Benson, Freddie thought, hitting his head against the seat. Get a grip.
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As soon as he got home, he placed a sleeping Ethan on the couch and turned on his laptop. He opened Zaplook and searched I'm in love with a married woman…
He clicked on the first link, and was surprised to see the man's situation was slightly similar to his. He scrolled down and looked at some of the comments.
Mark-She is married. Going after a married woman would be foolish. Let her stand by her vows and actually make a commitment. Don't be that selfish guy…
Jay-You have a kid, and she has a husband. Think about all the lives you'll be ruining if you go after her.
Chris-Is she really worth it?
Lily-Emotional affairs are senseless. Your best bet is cutting ties with this woman and focus on being nothing more than friends.
Mitchie-Aw! I think this is sweet! Falling in love with a married woman is no different than falling in love with a single woman—when you feel those special feelings for someone, the ring on your finger doesn't matter. A lot of people think the wedding ring is an on/off switch to your heart, but it isn't. Love can't be determined by an object; it's what you feel in your heart. As long as the feelings are mutual, I don't see a problem with it!
That was enough. He shut his laptop and rested his head on the arm of the sofa. He had Ethan, and she had Blaze. That was answer enough for him. Four negatives against one positive…It was time his love for Samantha Puckett—er, Samantha Connors—ceased.
AN-Ha, I kinda liked the end. Anyway, I'm sure this was a very confusing chapter.
I know, what have I done? ;)
Thanks to everyone who reads, favorites, or follows this story! Now, to the reviewers:
'Ariel Leilani'-Lol, I don't think I'm actually going to bring Chelsea into the picture as a real character. I think the most she'll appear is just when Sam and Blaze talk about her. :P
'LadyJames'-In the end, it'll work! :)
'IbeGuest1AkaJess (GUEST)'-Haha! :) He might just not go after Sam. How would you feel about that? xD
'SeddieFan99'-Thanks! I like intense, so that's a good thing! :)
'Friends4ever55'-Lol, hate you guys? I could never :D
'(GUEST)'-Thanks! Much love!
'Kyle McShade'-In this chapter, you mostly see Freddie's change at heart about Sam, but at the beginning, you seen Sam still has many feelings toward Freddie. The problem is that neither Sam nor Freddie thinks their feelings are mutual! They think their love for each other is not shared! Ha.
'JJLHOTITEM1'-I don't think Freddie's feeling in the mood to tell Sam anything, let alone the truth. He already thinks she's betraying him!
'PinaySeddier'-Yeah, Spencer's one weird dude ;) And lol, I hate being serious so I'm not sure If I should take that offensively or not, haha. :)
'JjRavenclawFromDistrict11'-Ah, yes, but Freddie is in love with Sam. That has to mean something, right!? And about the falling out of love part, I think to begin with, Sam was never in love with Blaze in the first place. I think you figured that out in this chapter, though! :D And thanks, I'm glad you think so!
'green aura'-Oh, yay! I'm glad I can share my love of the interrogation with someone! As for the length of this story…gah, I hope to stop when they finally realize their feelings toward each other are mutual. I'm thinking a sequel, but not so sure!
'maggie (GUEST)'-Ha, you stayed up til 3! Sorry! :S ;)
'Moviepal'-Thanks! Much love xx
Thanks guys!
-Megan xx