Once again so sorry for being forever on updating! I only get a chance to write when I'm at my dad's apartment and I'm not here often. I thought I'd be able to get a full chapter finished this week end, butplans changed. But I did add more but it ends in the middle of a conversation. But this is five pages in word, so its longer than the last chapter.
I decided to post this because you guys are so great and your reviews mean so much! I'll update as fast as I can!
The only word Sami seemed to able to form was, "Mom."
Putting her curios mind aside Marlena went to hug her daughter. Their first hug in years.
Not being able to hold the question any more she asks, "Why are you back here? I thought John was going to pick up his new business partner? But don't get me wrong, baby, I'm so glad you're here!"
"I'm her, it's my company I work at that is joining with Basic Black. I am the new business partner."
"Sami, that's wonderful! I'm so proud of you!" Marlena pulled Sami in for anther tight embrace.
Sami exhaled not realizing that she held her breath waiting for her mother to react to the news.
"You must have worked really hard when you left to have been trusted to represent your company." Marlena was truly proud of her daughter. She didn't know the whole story, but she knew she must not have screwed up where ever she was.
Marlena motioned to the couch and asked if she wanted to sit. After they got settled, things became a little more awkward.
"So, you lived in Wisconsin, then?" Marlena asked breaking the ice.
"Yes, dad found me a job. I was determined to make it work. Getting away from Kate and everyone else who made me feel like I was worthless and a burden to the world."
"Oh, I'm so sorry you felt that way."
"It's fine mom. I'm ok now."
"I'm glad. So, are you hungry? Thirsty? Is there anything I can get you? Supper is in the oven, lasagna and garlic bread. Will you stay and eat with us? I always make more than enough."
"Please Sami," chimed in John.
"I guess so, but only if you update me on Will, I miss him so much."
"Why did you leave him then?"
"I had to, he didn't want me and I had to grow up before I came back into his life again."
"He misses you terribly. Have you told him that you're back yet?"
"No, I've been too afraid to. I didn't know how he would react and I didn't want to be disappointed over the phone and then be too afraid to come and back out."
"If you don't tell him tonight or tomorrow, he'll get mad." John advised.
All of the sudden a timer went off.
"That would be dinner. You and John go sit and I'll bring the plates in. No, John, I don't need any help."
Marlena disappeared into the kitchen and John got up slowly. "After you," he told Sami motioning to the dinning room.
She got up and they silently shuffled their way to dinner. Being a gentleman, John pulled out Sami's chair and pushed her back in. Sami was surprised that he even thought to that.
The first couple of minutes were silent, except for the clinking of silverware on plates and the chewing of food in their mouths.
Then in the middle of dinner, Sami spoke. "How is Will? Does he still like sports? Does he look like Lucas even more now? Do they get along? How is Lucas? The last time I saw him, he wasn't looking to shabby."
Sami seemed to have a million questions about Lucas. She hated herself for still having a week spot for Lucas. She should be over him! She was as sure as hell that he was over her. She has been out of his life for a long time and it wasn't like when she left he was pinning over her.
There was a short silence until Marlena spoke up. "After supper, why don't you call Will and find out about him for your self? I'm sure he would be happy to answer your questions. Then he would also know that you still cared about him."
"He thinks I don't care about him? I love him so much."
"Taking off isn't a good way to show that."
Sami sighed, "Well, I guess you're right mom. I just have to show him that I do care and I missed him so much. And what about Lucas? Is he seeing anyone? Is he married? Has he mentioned me? Well, not that I care. I just want to know what the father of my son is up to."
Marlena and John gave each other a look, silently arguing who would be the one to tell Sami. John won because seconds later, Marlena spoke up.
"You have the right to know, Lucas isn't married, but he is seeing someone. They have been dating for almost a year now. Will seems pretty adjusted to them together. Even Kate likes her."
Sami stopped breathing for just a moment, but then got her self together. She didn't need him. She wasn't even expecting Lucas to still be single. She didn't come back for him. Their relationship was in the past. And in the past it will stay.
Finishing her last bite on her plate, she spoke up. "Thanks for telling me the truth mom. I think I'll go home and call Will. Is his number still the same?"
Marlena was concerned that Sami was taking the news of Lucas so well. "Sami, don't you want to talk about Lucas? I know he means so much to you."
"Meant, mom. He meant so much to me. But that's in the past and I moved on a long time ago. Do you think I was so naive that I expected Lucas to pine for me after all these years? I'm fine."
John spoke up as Marlena was trying to figure out how Sami had matured so much. Either that or she got even better at hiding her feelings.
"The number is still the same. They still live in Lucas's apartment. Not everything changed."
"That's great, thanks John. I'll see you at work tomorrow. Bye mom, I love you."
They all said their goodbyes and Sami left to go to her new apartment.
When she got there she realized that her apartment was furnished, but she didn't have a telephone. It tokk her a couple of minutes of freaking out before she realized that she had her cell phone.
Her hands shaking, she got it out of her purse. What if Will still hated her? What if he didn't want anything to do with her? What if he answered? What if he already replaced her with that woman Lucas is with?
Her longing to hear her son's voice over powered her fear of being dissipointed. So she opened her phone and dialed the phone number she knew she would never forget.
One ring, two rings, then a voice.
"Hello?"
Forgetting for a second what she was she was calling for. It then came to her.
"Is Will there?"
"Mom? Is that you?"
It was Will at the other end. Her son sounded so grown up. It had only been a few years, but she could tell he started puberty and that his voice broke. It hit her. She had missed so much of her son's life. She hadn't been there for him for his troubles in school and with his friends. She would never forgive herself for running out on him. Even if she thought it was for the best.
Will spoke again. "Mom, are you there?"
"Yes, baby, it's me."
"Why are you calling me?"
"Because I'm sorry. I'm sorry for leaving you. I'm sorry for not calling sooner."
"Why? Why didn't you say good-bye? Why didn't you call me?"
"I was selfish. I was too afraid you would hate me and you would never want to see me again."
"Then why are you calling now?"
"Because I'm back in Salem and my wanting to talk to you over powered my fear of rejection. And I realized I was an idiot for thinking that you would be better off without me."
"I really want to hate you for leaving me," said Will with a waver in his voice.
"Do you hate me?"
"I want to, but I can't. You're my mother."
"I'm glad you're not."
"So are you really back in Salem then?"
"Yes, I transferred here. Can I see you sometime then?"
"When did arrive here?"
"Today. I just got done having supper with your grandma and John."
"Are you moving back into your old apartment?"
"No, I'm sure someone else has rented it by now and is living in it."
"You could get them to move out. You're good at getting people to do what they want."
"Maybe I could, but I don't want to. I don't want to disrupt your life and the people who live there. I'm sure who ever lives there are better neighbors than I was."
"Actually, you know who live there now."
"Who?"
"Aunt Carrie and Uncle Austin."
"They're back in Salem? Wait! I thought Carrie was with Mike?"
"They broke up. And they both moved back to Salem in the same month as each other without knowing it. Then they made up and decided to live together. Hence they live in your old apartment."
"Oh, wow. That's, surprising. But I'm glad they found each other again. They've always loved each other."
"You're not mad mom? Or jealous?"
"Why would I be? I've been over Austin for a long time now. And I don't know if I was ever in love, in love with him. Your dad and I were talking once and I came to realize that I wasn't in love with Austin, I was in love with being in love."
"Am I really talking to my mother, Sami Brady? Who are you?"
"Very funny Will, I've just changed, I had to, and I couldn't live how I was any longer. That's why I left."
I know, I ended it here, but its 1:06 am right now and I m getting up at 7:45 so I can go to church tomorrow. And I want to go to bed.
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