Chapter 19. I'm sorry to say that it will be short again. :( But the story is really going to reach it's turning point by now!
And sorry if Flora sounds kind of love crazy in this chapter, but you know how teens get when they got the "L word"
I'm probably annoying you guys with these apologies, so I'm just gonna let you read the chappie now.
Flora's POV
That was a close call back there on my walk with Dad. For a second there, I really thought that he found out about me and Sam. He sure wouldn't be happy if he would find out that I've been seeing Sam behind his back.
Since yesterday, I've really given much thought about what Sam meant when he said that he doesn't have an actual family. Is his family or pack long gone or do they keep abandoning him? I know how sad that can be. With Uncle Sid and Granny and whatnot. There are so many questions I want to ask him about it, but I don't want to offend him again. Even though he said I didn't. There is however one question I will ask Sam. If he would want to join our herd.
I know I may seem a little impulsive in doing so. Especially when I only knew Sam for two weeks, but I really do think that it would be good for Sam. He wouldn't have to exactly live with us if he doesn't want to, but he would still be an official member. He would be able to come to us whenever he wanted. Kind of like Louis is. He would have an actual family.
Of course I am thinking about the possible reactions of the others. Mom, Aunt Ellie, Louis and Peaches would definitely love to have Sam be with us. They knew that he was a great guy. My brothers would have the same reaction as the first three people I mentioned. They would see Sam as a new guy friend and occasionally poke playful, protective jokes at us. Same goes for Uncle Sid. Crash and Eddie wouldn't care too much. And Granny? Well all she'll care about is whether her mango gets chewed. I know that Uncle Manny would be way too hesitant about it, considering he's the leader of the herd, but Aunt Ellie will insist on Sam being part of our herd and he will be outnumbered with "majority rules", but just give him some time and he will eventually warm up to Sam.
And I could never forget Dad. And here comes a flaw in my plan. How could I ask if Sam can join us without coming clean with the fact that I was seeing him when I wasn't supposed to?
You know what? I don't care what my Dad does to me as punishment. All I want is for Sam to be happy and have somebody to call his family. I will have to pull some strings with Dad at first, (puppy-dog eyes, begging in between sobs, telling him what Sam told me) and I'll get him to crack because like Mom says, Dad really is a softie. I'm good. So good.
"Hey Flora!" Sam runs up to greet me.
"Hey Sammy, how are you?" I casually ask. Yep. I already gave him a nickname and he answers to it. But that doesn't sound to obsessive does it? I mean friends do give each other nicknames, don't they? Yeah they do. Especially when they're already classified as your best friends.
"I'm fine." he replied smiling. This is the perfect moment to ask him right now.
"Sam, listen I want to ask you something." I start, but at the same time, he says, "I want to tell you something."
"You first." I say to Sam.
"No, no, you spoke first so it's only fair that you continue." he says to me.
That's another thing I like about Sam. He's such a gentleman.
"So Sam, I've been thinking. Those past two weeks that I've gotten to know you, I really learned what a smart, kind and chivalrous(Did I spell it right? According to spell check , I guess not.) guy you really are. And, well I'm just gonna cut to the chase. Sam, would you like to join us? You know, be an honorary member of our herd?"
I tried reading Sam's expression on it. I couldn't tell whether he was honored about it, or nervous. I just hope I didn't offend him again.
"Flora," he finally spoke after a few minutes. "I'm honored that you would ask me that. I really am. Offering me the luxury of family life and all, but there's something I have to tell you."
"What is it?"
"Flora, I-"
"Having fun you two?" we both heard a voice growl angrily behind us. Sam looks shocked in fear, but I know right away who it is and I just shrug it off, not making that mistake again.
"Nice try Cash, but it's not gonna work this time." I let my brother know.
"Funny you should mention." he spoke again.
"What are you talking-" but when I turn around to face Cash, I stare in fear when I see that it wasn't him.
"Dad!" I gasped. I'm in trouble. Real, big trouble.
Ohh, busted! Well in Flora defense, Cash does a pretty good Diego impression so it was hard to tell them apart by their voices. Will Sam consider Flora's offer? What did Sam want to tell Flora? More importantly, HOW DID DIEGO FIND OUT?
To be continued...
