Chapter 36: Expect the Unexpected
Later that evening Samantha was in her apartment upset, but she was too afraid to cry. If she started to cry, she was afraid that she wouldn't ever be able to stop.
Something was wrong, though, she did love Martin with all her heart. Was she blind with rage? Maybe she didn't know what she wanted.
Unexpected, someone was knocking on the door. Samantha got up and started wobbling to the door.
"Who is it?" Samantha called.
"Martin." He called back.
Samantha, in complete shock, cracked the door opened and said, "Did you come here to yell at me more?"
"Can I come in, please," Martin said kindly.
"Why?" Sam asked.
"I came here to apologize... about my behavior early." He clarified.
Samantha widened the door and said, "Come in." She headed toward the couch and sat down because she felt very tired and exhausted.
"Long day?" Martin commented.
"You can say that again." She whispered.
Martin sat next to her and said, "Look, Samantha. I'm sorry for yelling at you and I'm sorry if I upset you."
"Go on." She insisted.
"It's just this was supposed to be the perfect marriage."
"Don't we all wish that?"
"No, I actually thought that it would be a perfect marriage because I married you…"
Samantha was silent.
He continued on, "…and from the bottom of my heart, I hope you know that I was the one the messed up… not you… not you… I'm sorry for everything."
"Me too… I'm also sorry that I slapped you… It was hard facing you." She progressed.
"And I know it won't undo the past, but maybe hearing me apologize might help you move on." He explained.
"Thank you." Sam said clearly.
"And I don't want you to do anything that you don't want to do… and I've been caring only about myself lately and I guess it's time for me to stop acting selfish." He declared.
He reached inside his jacket and pulled out a large envelope and handed it to Samantha.
"What is this?" She said confused.
"It's the divorce papers. I made sure I signed everything needed to be signed." Martin stated.
"I…" She began but couldn't finish. She didn't really expect that he would sign the papers.
Martin stood up and said, "You don't have to say anything. I guess this marriage just wasn't meant to be."
Samantha stood up and hugged Martin. Tears were falling down her face. Martin just held her back. He didn't expect that this would be so hard.
Martin broke the hug apart and said, "Goodbye Samantha." Samantha was shredding tears as Martin left the apartment. As he closed the door it was as if he was making the divorce final.
Martin's marriage meant everything to him, but Samantha meant more. He cared more about her happiness than his own complacency; he wanted to respect Sam's wishes.
Unexpectedly, the door swung open and he saw Samantha breathing heavenly.
"Martin?" Sam said.
"What is it Samantha?" Martin wondered.
Sam said in a loud clear voice, "I need you to drive me to the hospital. The baby is coming and I think this time it is for real."