Sweet Escape

chapter 10

Sam's Pov

It's been a busy day again here at Sam's Kitchen, I even have to come out of my office to help them serve the customers. Most of the customers are families and new faces.

I sip my milkshake as I try to answer my assignment in Sanitation. I chose to do some of my work here outside so that I don't need to run back and forth in case things get out of hand and they need my help. I feel a tap on my shoulder and turn to see Julie.

"shouldn't you be in the kitchen?" I say in a playful manner.

She roll her eyes and cross her arms."You're friend is here again." she say.

I cock my head to her in confusion. She must've sense that I'm not in the same page as her and point her chin over her shoulder. I frown deeply and follow her eyes. I see a guy in a white long sleeve shirt and dark jeans, his coat hanging over his shoulder. He looks like he came out of a magazine. I hear a bunch of teenage girls at the table near us giggle. I know for sure they're giggling over this guy.

Travis.

He seems looking for someone and I guess he spotted that someone.

He smile as his eyes meet mine. He stalk over the direction where we are. Julie's giggling too and she keeps on elbowing me and it hurts! I glare at Julie and she stop. I cross my arms and prepare to use my smart mouth on him. What is he doing here anyway?

"Sam." he greets, stopping short a few inches from me. Too close Mister!

"Travis." I say."What are you doing here?" Yup, I go straight to the point.

"I'm near the area so I thought I'd stop by." he say.

"Your office is far from here." I state, raising an eyebrow.

"You know where he works?" I hear Julie whisper but he caught it instantly.

He grin and tilt his head to me."You read the calling card I gave you." he points. He seems very happy.

"You have his calling card?" she ask again. I glare again to her, giving her a Look saying 'Shut-Up-Julie'. She shrug."I'll leave you guys now. I have work to do. Nice to see you again Travis." her voice seems flirty, shooting me a wink before quickly dashing away from us. I almost pull her hair.

The nerve of that girl leaving me with him! I'll have a word with her later.

"So...aren't you going to invite me to sit?"

"Sorry. Yeah. Sure." I mumble."Do you want to stay on a booth or here at the bar?" I ask.

"Anywhere as long as you'll sit with me and accompany me." he say.

I blush unintentionally. I slap my face inwardly. Why am I freaking blushing? Alright, this guy is totally hitting on me. Don't jump on assumptions. He only wants you to be his friend. My subconscious mind shake her head, rolling her eyes as if she wants to thump me.

"I'm actually busy. But if you like I'll have Julie accompany you for awhile." Wrong move, Puckett. I should've not suggested that. I'm mad at Julie for leaving me with him and making her sit with him is like giving her a reward for what she did.

I see him frown."I can just sit here with you. You seem like you need someone to entertain you for awhile." he offer. Before I answer, he plop down on the stool next to me and pull my book to him. He examine it closely. His eyebrows meeting.

"This is pretty easy." he say then look back to me."You're struggling over this?" he ask as if not believing.

I cross my arms and square my shoulders."I'm not 'struggling' for your information. I'm just doing some homework." I snatch the book back. I don't want him seeing me that I am struggling a bit. Well, I'm not always struggling. Just that, this last few days had been very stressful and I didn't focused much on my studies.

He studies my face and nod slowly."O-kay. Maybe I can help." I shot him a glare."You know. To make it easier." he continues.

I sigh in defeat. I really do need some help and if this greek god- Wait! Greek God? Really Sam?! Fine. Just a slip of a tongue. See, I'm soo lost.

"Alright. Let the helping begin." I say, pushing the book back to him with challenging look.

"Lets." he say, smiling.

Freddie's Pov

I can't wait to see Sam today. I'm planning on spending time with her considering we've been very busy the last few days. We've come to decision to have dinner together like a date. I'm pretty excited about it. I'm even dressed in a nice clothes, blue button-up shirt with sleeves rolled on my elbows and dark jeans. I've planned yesterday where I'm going to take her. I'm sure she's going to be ecstatic when she learn that I'm going to take her to Bobby's Meat Place downtown where they serve one of the best meats in town plus they're having a promo that will make her make a dash out from her restaurant. The place is having an unlimited meaty goodness, meaning the meat will be unlimited as long as you have a coupon which I have. Yay me! I got it for a few bucks but it's no sweat. Anything for my Sam.

I can see the restaurant in view and I'm feeling giddy like we're going for our first date. I step out of my car and walk in the restaurant. I'm immediately greeted by Miguel, one of the waiter.

"Looking pretty clean there, Freddie." he regards my outfit.

"Thanks. Going on a date with the boss." I grin."Where is she anyway?"

"Ah. Goodluck man. Sam's at the bar. Got herself a visitor."

Visitor? Carly?"Who?"

"Some guy in suit. He's been over here a few times. Always looking for her. I think they're friends." He informs me.

A guy in a suit? They're friends? Sam doesn't have guy friends in a suit, not that I'm aware of.

I nod."Alright. I'll go check on her." I push past him and walk to the corner of the restaurant and there she is, her back to me, her blonde locks glistening in beauty because of the lights. She's dressed in a...jeans and t-shirt. It's cool man. It's okay. You know Sam, she's not very dressy. My subconscious tells me.

She's laughing. She looks happy, enjoying the company of...

...a guy. A handsome guy beside her in a white long sleeve shirt and dress pants, a coat hanging over his chair. They're both laughing. His arms at the back of her chair.

Who the hell is this guy?

He doesn't look familiar. And he's friends with Sam? Why haven't I met him?

I walk over them. Sam's giggling. Why is she giggling? And the better question is, why is she giggling in front of him?!

The guy's eyes look up and meet mine. I narrow my eyes at him. Sam follow his gaze and she turn around. She smiles.

"Freddie!" she greets happily, hopping off the stool. In less than a second, she's in my arms. I hug her and kiss her head. She pull away and place soft kiss on my lips which I happily take. I let my left arm rest on her hips.

I am now standing not few away from Mr. Suit Man. He looks like a business man. A young business man. I shot Sam a questioning Look.

"Oh. Yeah. Freddie this is Travis. Travis this is Freddie." she introduce.

This Travis guy stand and offer his hand. I gingerly take it and shake.

"Nice meeting you, Freddie. I'm Sam's friend."

"Sam's boyfriend." I say.

"Yeah." He nods slowly and for a second I see a hint of jealousy. Who is he?

I turn my attention to Sam."Are you ready?"

Her eyes knit and tilt her head."Ready for what?"

I look at her as if she's throwing a lame prank. I gave her a funny look and nudge her.

"You know what."

"I don't."

I chuckle and shake my head. I wait for her to just say it that she's only kidding but seconds pass and she's still looking at me in confusion.

I frown.

"We're going out for dinner. Didn't you remember?" I try to hide the pang of hurt.

Her eyes widen and bite her lip."Oh my god! I'm so sorry. I totally forgot.." she exclaim.

"It's okay. We still have time." I tell her.

"I...I'm sorry. I can't go.."

"Why not?"

"I have a homework due tomorrow. It's pretty hard." She mumble.

"I'll help you." I smile.

"No need. I'm already helping her. It's pretty hard but good thing I know everything about it. Got it covered." Travis chirps.

What the hell! Why is he helping her? I can do that. I'm capable of helping her! I'm smart.

"Can we just stay here? I'll have Julie cook something special for us. If that's okay with you." her eyes search mine for confirmation."We don't have any reservations right?"

I shake my head."No. We don't have. It's okay." I answer. I push the coupon deep into my jeans' pocket and let Sam drag me to sit next to them.

Through out the night, I was left hanging, with no one to talk to and I think I like it that way because I'm starting to feel very upset over the resul of the night. I don't know who the hell this guy is and he seems to have such great bond with Sam. They kept on laughing and...and flirting! And I was with them too! I'm in seconds into leaving them. I feel like crying. I know it's not so manly but it's what I feel to do right now. I was happy and excited to see Sam, have a date with her and present her my surprise which I know she'll definitely love but then it all changed. I was left sitting, drinking my milkshake and listening to them. I feel like I'm the stranger, snooping around.

One thing that best describe my feeling is Hurt. Beyond hurt and I'm jealous but I'm sadder. This Travis guy is taking my Sam away from me. Getting all the attention that should be mine only.

I don't think I can do this anymore. Hear anymore of them.

I stand but they didn't seem to notice because they're too invest with each other. I shake my head sadly. First time I'll get unnoticed by Sam.

I walk away from them, not bothering to tell Sam that I'm leaving. What's the use? She'll most probably stay for awhile because she's enjoying his company than mine.

"Hey man, where are you going?" Jaime ask.

"Home."

He look at me weirdly."I thought you'll be out with Sam on a date?"

I shake my head, glancing over to the two then back to Jaime.

"I thought too. But plans changed." and with that, I walk pass him.

I'm gone home. Didn't want to bother. Enjoy the night.

- Freddie

I hit send and glance if she receive. She didn't notice. I sigh and open my car door. I pull over the parking lot and drive my way back to Bushwell. So much for a good night.

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