Chapter 13: iHeartbroken

Freddie was furious with himself. How could he be so stupid? It was the biggest mistake of his life! It wasn't him. He didn't do this. He didn't make girls believe he loved them…and then break their hearts! But that was exactly what he had done.

God, no one deserved to be treated like that…especially Sam. I kept remembering the hurt look on her face…it was haunting him! Sam must hate him now. Twice Natasha had suddenly kissed him, but he didn't stop her. Sam wouldn't tell him why she was acting weird and Freddie was missing Mumble…so he pretended he was kissing Sam. It just wasn't the same.

He needed to talk to Sam. Could he explain? It wasn't all his fault! Natasha had kissed him by the pool and in the hallway before Freddie knew what was happening. Would Sam forgive him? Freddie couldn't just say "Oh, those kisses? Who cares? I only enjoyed it a little." Yeah, Sam will understand…never.

Why did Freddie listen to the show producers? They told him they wanted more drama. But he never should have agreed. He just lost the only girl he ever loved! Sam was beautiful, funny, and hungry. All she wanted was real love, but she was right ever since they first met. She shouldn't trust him. But it was too late now. The damage was done. Sam's heart was broken.

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"Hi, Amber." I whispered as I sat next to Amber by the pool. Amber's feet were swinging in the cold water. "So…I guess you heard."

"All of America heard, Sam." Amber sighed and threw her arm around my shoulders. "And if it makes you feel better, everyone hates Freddie now."

I just shrugged and stared at my reflection in the pool. "Thanks, Amber…but it doesn't. It's not just Freddie's fault. It's mine too. I let myself fall for him. I knew he was like all the others I've dated…I just didn't want to believe it."

"Maybe you should tell Freddie that. He's been in his room all day. I heard he feels really bad."

"Why? It's not like he did anything wrong." Except for smash my heart with a hammer.

"Well, he knows people have feelings. He feels bad about hurting you."

"He didn't hurt me!" I shout angrily. He actually did, but I can't have everyone knowing that. They'd think I was a fragile little teacup!

Sam rolled her eyes at me. "I just think you should go talk-"

"Samantha Puckett?" Missy said as she walked over to me. She didn't look very happy. "Can we talk for a second? It's important."

I stood up, feeling the weird feeling in my stomach return. Something was wrong. That must be why the show's producer was looking so upset. I shrugged at Amber as I asked "Um…did I…do something wrong?" She knows I stole an extra slice of chocolate cake last night! But I just couldn't help myself…it was so good!

But Missy didn't know about the cake. "No, you didn't do anything wrong, Sam." She told me, still looking serious. "I'm so sorry to tell you this but it's a man named Spencer." She reached out and put a hand on my shoulder. "I just got a call from your best friend, Carly. She wants you to go to the hospital in Seattle."

"Th…the hospital?"

"You don't have to go." Missy said, feeling guilty like this was her fault. Why did she have to give the bad news? "You can choose to stay on the show. But if you leave…you can't come back."

"I have to go!" I shouted without thinking about what I was giving up. "Oh God…is it serious?"

Why couldn't I be leaving because of the cake?

X

Freddie finally came out of his room for dinner. But he wasn't interested in barbecue. He had to find Sam and apologize for the rest of his life. And even after that.

The other girls were laughing and smiling as Freddie walked over to them. "Have you seen Sam?" he asked. Their smiles got wider as they shook their heads. Where was she? Sam wouldn't hide from him…would she?

"Attention, ladies!" Missy shouted, frowning at them. "I'm sorry to interrupt your dinner, but I need to tell you that there will be no elimination tonight. Sam has left the competition and won't return."

"What!" Amber screamed. "What do you mean she won't return?"

"Oh, please." Kate laughed. "Don't act like you don't love this. That's one less person to beat!"

Amber turned and glared at her. "Do you actually know what caring means? It's not just a fairytale, you know."

Kate rolled her eyes. "No…but I can't pretend to be sad. It's not like we were friends. I'm not that stupid…unlike some people."

"Stupid? Amber yelled angrily. She was mad enough to rip all of Kate's perfect blond hair out. "Oh, I'll show you stupid!" She threw herself at Kate, grabbing her hair and yanking hard.

Freddie couldn't breathe. Had he forced her to leave? She didn't leave…there was no way…she couldn't have…she left him?"

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Confession Camera:

Amber shook her head. "I can't believe it…she didn't tell me she was leaving! I know something was wrong, but I didn't hear what Missy told her. I'm worried about Sam. She didn't get eliminated…so why is she gone? I really thought she would win!" Amber was silent for a minute. "Sam, if you're watching this, I'm really going to miss you."

"Is it so wrong to be glad Sam is gone?" Kate asked. She was wearing a baseball cap to hide the bald spots from her fight with Amber. "I'm one step closer to being Mrs. Benson!" She grinned at the camera. But I'm not worried. Freddie likes me the most."

Freddie stared at the floor. "How can she be gone?" He mumbled, feeling so guilty. "I…I miss her. Why did she have to leave? One minute she was here, the next she's gone!" He sighed sadly. "I just want her back so I can tell her I'm sorry." He ran a hand through his hair. "I never even got to say goodbye. Why is love so complicated?"

X

When I arrived at the hospital, I'd already eaten six bags of peanuts they gave me on the plane. I didn't even have to tell the doctor who I was before she let me see Carly and Mel. She recognized me from the show.

"I'm here." I whispered as I walked into the waiting room. "What happened? Where is Spencer? Is he ok? Have they finished surgery? Someone tell me what's going on!" I demanded.

Carly forced a small smile at me. "He just got out of surgery…but he's still in a coma. They won't let us visit him yet."

Melanie sighed in frustration. "They also won't tell us how he's doing yet."

"So when did have the heart attack?" I asked as I sat down between them. "A few hours ago, right?" They must have called Missy right after it happened…

"No!" Carly whispered as Melanie mumbled "Yes!"

"Wait…what?" I asked, feeling confused. They didn't look me in the eyes. "Is there something you aren't telling me? I see the way you're looking at each other! You have to tell me." They didn't answer me. "Carls?"

Carly's eyes filled with tears. She frowned at Melanie for a second then looked at me. "I'm so sorry, Sam." She muttered. "I wanted to tell you. I really did but Mel thought it was unfair while you were on Love Ain't Reality."

I didn't understand what she was talking about. "Carls, what is unfair?"

This time Melanie answered me. "If you knew about Spencer."

"If I knew about…but I do know about him." I whispered nervously. "I'm right here."

"Now you are. We called you when Spencer went into surgery." Carly continued. "We couldn't wait any longer."

"Wait any longer?" I asked, staring at Carly. "You mean Spencer didn't just come to the hospital?" Carly and Melanie nodded, looking ashamed and guilty. "How long? A day? Two? They didn't answer me. "Longer?"

"Almost three weeks." Melanie told me.

I was too shocked to whisper. They'd probably kick me out, but I didn't care. "Spencer had a heart attack three weeks ago and you didn't tell me?"

"We're sorry."

I turned around and ran out of the room. The door slammed shut behind me. I didn't know where I was going, and I'd never been so angry.

A/N: Enough drama for ya? Sam found out about Spencer, left the show forever (maybe…) and Freddie admitted he loved Sam in his camera confession! What do you think is going to happen next?

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