1.21: Baggage
Monday, November 28th, 2011
Arianna headed to the post office in the Horton Square to deliver a package to Dario. When she finally made it to the Horton Square, she ran into Sami, whom she tried to avoid since moving back to Salem with her mother. "Sami. Did not expect to run into you."
Sami was surprised to see Arianna in Salem. "I had no idea that you were in town. Visiting Gabi?"
"Actually, my mother and I moved here earlier this month. She wanted to be close to the family during the holidays." Arianna smiled hoping to keep the conversation short. "I have to mail a package."
Sami turned and pointed to the post office. "It's that way. What are you delivering if you don't mind me asking?"
Arianna wanted to tell Sami to buzz off but figured since she was EJ's wife, she should play nice. "It's Dario's birthday. I'm sending him a birthday package before his job is finished. He won't get it until he returns from sea though."
"Well, that's good. EJ told me about your mom. How is she doing?" Sami asked wanting to put the past behind them.
Arianna gave Sami a suspicious look as she answered. "She's strong. Trying to hang in there." Arianna could not take the 'friendly' conversation anymore. "Why are you trying? Is this about Rafe?"
Sami gave Arianna an uncomfortable smile. "Well, I'd be lying if I said no. I'm sorry that…"
Arianna looked to the side and interrupted Sami, "Sami, wait. There's something you should know." Arianna put the box she held to the side. "I know that we were never really fans of each other, but I know that what happened to my brother is not your fault. He played you and never cared about you. You were only a job to him, and I'm starting to believe our family was just a job to him as well. He played all of us and that is very unfortunate." Arianna picked up the box. "We may never be bffs, but it's not because of Rafe. We're just two strong-willed women who just don't get along like that."
Sami nodded her head. "I guess you are right. Thanks for that. I hope you know I don't hate your family for what Rafe did."
Arianna bit her tongue. "Well, I am glad to hear that. I should take this package, so they'll send it out today. I'm sure I'll see you around again."
"Sure. Don't let me keep you. Take care and I really hope your mother gets better." Sami and Arianna smiled at each other as they walked their separate ways.