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> More A Heart for Two

Chapter 21

FRIDAY - English Communication

“Good Morning Ma’am.” Will was 5 minutes late. He still managed to come before the grace period so he wasn’t marked as late.

“Mr. Villanueva, I thought you won’t be able to attend my classes in preparation for the game tomorrow?” The professor was surprised to see that Will attended her class.

“We were given a rest day so we won’t feel stressed for tomorrow. I don’t have anything to do at home so I decided to attend your class ma’am.” Will smiled at the professor. She seemed to be flattered.

“Okay then Mr. Villanueva. Take your seat and good luck for tomorrow’s match.”

Will went to his seat and smiled at Sam. Sam smiled back, a fake smile. Franz is going to ask her tomorrow, and the least thing that she needs right now is Will smiling at him after several days of not showing up.

“Turn your books to page 143, and read the short conversation between old friends. Read it carefully so you will understand. We will discuss it today.”

Sam turned to page 143. It was conversation between highschool friends who met unexpectedly at a coffee shop. They were close friends before; they had plenty of things to talk about. The couples from highschool, who went to what college, and who ended up with who.

“Sam…how are you?”

“Mr. Villanueva, kindly read silently.” Sam was relieved that the professor noticed Will talking. She was glad that she didn’t have to answer or to talk to him.

“So what do you think would happen to them after the conversation?”

Will raised his hand.

“Yes, Mr. Villanueva?”

“Well ma’am…judging by their conversation, it reflects that they have feelings for each other even before they part ways in their graduation. I think after that incident, they would continue to see each other, and eventually end up getting married. A good example of the cliché ‘True love waits’ .”

“That’s a good explanation, Mr. Villanueva. Any other guess?” Sam raised her hand. “Yes Ms. Villegas?”

“For me, it’s just a casual conversation between old friends. Even though it shows that they had loved each other for a long time, it doesn’t necessarily mean that one would wait for the other. In the line that the girl said, I wish we had met each other a bit earlier. It signifies that the girl had made something that cannot be undone. It can be that she had already married a guy, or was engaged, or in a relationship. I beg to disagree on Mr. Villanueva’s cliché that ‘True love waits.’ No. True love does not wait for a long time like that.”

“But that line can indicate that she’s on a hurry?” Will answered back, even if he wasn’t asked to.

“Either way, no one can wait that long for a true love. The guy never confessed to the girl.”

“Because he has reasons. Who wouldn’t have? They were just young that time!”

“Oh then what? Wait for their hairs to turn gray?”

“The guy was just unlucky that he hadn’t met her again after the graduation.”

“I bet she wouldn’t wait that long especially if she feels that she isn’t loved by the guy, or the guy had already found someone?”

“Hey, it wasn’t in the conversation that the guy had found someone.”

“But that’s a possibility. The guy just made the girl hope for his love which he never showed to her.”

“Ehem! Excuse me Mr. Villanueva and Ms. Villegas.” The two of them were standing. Everybody was watching them argue with each other. Obviously, they deviated from the real topic.

“I think both of you gone overboard. You seemed to be very interested with the conversation that you had already provided several possibilities as to what had happened to them.” The professor smiled at them and instructed them to sit down.

Sam and Will weren’t talking to each other the whole period. They were silent because of the argument they had earlier. They were dismissed, yet they still don’t talk to each other. It’s a free period in their Chemistry class since it’s Chem week, and their professor is one of the facilitators of the ChemCon, Chemistry Convention.

“Sam…I’m sorry about earlier.” Will apologized.

Sam just looked at him, and looked back again to her cellphone. She wasn’t actually texting anyone. She was just playing, to keep herself busy.

“Hey…Sam…I said I’m sorry. What’s the problem anyway? I just said my opinion.”

“I don’t have any problems…just make sure you wouldn’t hurt her. Or else, I’ll be the first to punch you!” Sam warningly looked at Will.

“What are you talking about?”

“OH c’mon Will. Are you that dumb? Or you’re just playing again?”

“I really don’t have any idea on what you’re talking about Sam.”

“You told Danica you like her. Just make sure you really said the right thing.”

“Danica?”

“Yes. Danielle Veronica Juarez.”

Before Will could say anything, Sam stood up. She went to the door to go out of the room. He was about to stand up and follow her, but he saw Drei. He was there at the door and passed by to take Sam to lunch.

Danielle Veronica Juarez. Danica. Why would she say anything like that to Sam? Will went out of the room to look for Danica. He was about to call her when he saw her come out of the Medical Building. He quickly grabbed her arm and pulled her onto the shade. They sat there, not much visible to most of the people.

“Why did you tell Sam that I like you?”

“Oh, she told you?”

“What are you up to?”

“I’m just helping you.”

“I didn’t ask to!”

“Let’s just say it’s my ‘thank you’ gift for telling me everything that happened with Lou.”

“But it wasn’t supposed to be like that Danny!”

“Wait…don’t tell me you’re not happy? It’s not like we’ll act as if we like each other or anything…”

“You don’t understand!”

“What didn’t I understand? She loves you, Franz loves her, and you don’t love her. So to divert her feelings, and to make sure she’s going to say Yes to Franz tomorrow, I told her you love me.”

Will sat there. Tears ran down his face. He can’t find the words to say. Sam is going to be Franz’s girlfriend tomorrow. Will…he can never have her.

Danica heard Will’s phone ringing. Will just sat there crying, crying as if he’s the only person on earth. She picked up the phone. Emergency.

“Will!” Danica was shaking Will’s shoulder. “Will! We need to go to the hospital!”

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> More A Heart for Two

Chapter 20

Although Sam and Will had been okay, Sam still can’t find a way to make Will fall for her. Days passed and Sam always spent her lunch and breaks with Franz. And Will, yes he was there, she always have the time to talk to him, yet he doesn’t seem interested. Sam oftentimes sees him with the same girl. Sam wanted to move on and let go of her feelings for Will. After all, there’s Franz. He had always been there for her. He had almost given her everything – his time, affection, care.

Sam woke up late. Drei had left early for his morning practices. She dashed and took a bath fast. She ate her breakfast on the way. She arrived at the university main gate, panting. She walked past the medical building and bumped someone.

“I’m sorry…I was in a hurry —“ Sam picked the medical books and handed it to the person she bumped into. It was the girl. The girl she saw with Will.

“Samantha?”

“Huh? I’m sorry…but how did you know my name?” Well, maybe because Will had told her. Sam thought. But she still wanted to know.

“Oh, I’m Danica, Will’s friend. You’re Franz’s girlfriend right? I always see you with him.” Danica smiled and took the books.

“It’s not…well, we’re just friends.” Sam smiled. She doesn’t care if she’s late anymore. She wanted to know more about her. “Uhm…hey do you have classes?”

“Well, actually I don’t have classes yet and I’m on my way to the library…”

“Oh…okay. I was kindah hoping we can talk at the caf or anything…anyway, nice meeting you.”

“Wait.” Danica called back. “I’m free. It was just a short research anyway, I can do it later.”

The two of them headed towards the cafeteria. Sam was so curious about Danica, and what was the real relation with her and Will.

“Hang on. I thought you were in a hurry…?”

“I’m actually late for my first class…but it seems I won’t be able to come in late, I decided to just hang around.”

“Oh. Is that so, anyway, what would you like to talk about?”

“Hmm…anything actually.”

“Like what anything?”

“Uhm…well, how come you know my name? It’s not like Will talks about me or anything?”

“Well…I know about your feelings for Will.”

“Feelings?”

“You love him right? And Franz loves you, but Will doesn’t.”

“I know. He doesn’t love me. Just…just please don’t repeat that again. I’m trying to forget about it actually.”

“Good.” Danica smiled at Samantha.

“What do you mean ‘good’?”

“It’s good that you have decided to give up on him. Not that I’m discouraging you though…I see he’s not that interested on you. And if he really is interested, he should have been treating Franz now as his rival.”

“Well…you do have a point.”

“You know, if the person seems not to care or notice you at all, learn to give up. Find someone who’ll love you, someone who knows how to value you.”

Sam found out that Danica was Will’s classmate in highschool who decided to take up nursing. She was a close friend of Will’s family and Sophia’s co-member at the Fashionista Club. It seems that Danica wasn’t that interested on Will, but everytime she sees both of them together, it feels as if there’s something going on between them. And what about the incident at the party? She was crying there…she was with Will that night.

Danica is nice. She’s kind and easy to get along with. Sam can’t think negatively of her. She made her realize that you cannot get everything you want.

Weeks passed and Sam got closer and closer to Franz. This is it. Maybe Franz was really meant for me. Sam thought about the possibility of her and Franz being a couple.

“Sam…” Franz held her hands one sunny afternoon while they’re taking a walk to the fountain.

Just ask me. Ask me and I’ll say ‘Yes’.

“Could you come to this same place, Saturday, 4 pm?”

“This Saturday? I don’t have classes so maybe…well, I’m not yet sure…is it that important?”

“I really hope you’ll come Sam. It’ll be an extraordinary day, I promise.”

“But that’s four more days?”

Franz just smiled. It’ll be a special day, an unforgettable day for both of them. The day that he’ll ask her to be his girlfriend.

It’s a good thing that for the past weeks, Will wasn’t at any of Sam’s class. He is attending special classes in the evening because of the intensive everyday practices the Lions are doing to prepare for the match on Saturday. It’s a big event since the two rivals of college basketball will be facing one another on court. Although the Lions always win against the other team, it’s just by a point, and most of the time they’re having overtimes. It’s a tough match between the rivals so everyone was training very hard.

THURSDAY

“Hi Sam! How are you?” it was Danica. Sam and Danica were in speaking terms and both liked each other much since the day they met.

“Oh. Hi Danny. I’m fine…how about you?”

“Haha…so foolish of me to ask…of course you’re fine. Judging by your eyes…”

“Why? What’s with my eyes?”

“C’mon Sam. You’re in love!”

“Hey am I that obvious?”

“So…you really are in love??”

“Ugh…well…it’s not that I’m deeply in love. I’m falling for Franz already. I dunno…I can’t understand myself.”

“Ooh…Sam, so you finally gave up on Will? That’s good that you have already realized the value of the people who’s always there for you!”

“Will…well…it’s hard though…but there are times that I think of him…”

“Hmm…I don’t know if I should be saying this Sam…but, you see…Will told me he likes me.” Danica felt uneasy. She wasn’t intending to make Sam jealous.

“Oh. Is that so? Wow. Good for you! I’m happy for you.” Sam didn’t know how to react. But it seemed that Danica didn’t say it to her to make her feel jealous. She was just being honest.

“I’m happy for you too Sam! So, when are you planning to tell it to Franz?”

“Anytime! Hehe…well actually, I think he’s going to ask me on Saturday?”

“Wow. ‘Sam can you be my girlfriend?’ ooohh…how sweet! I wish I’ll witness it.”

“He told me to come at the fountain, Saturday.”

“Saturday? So you mean you won’t watch your Kuya?”

“Watch what?”

“Oh, Sam! It’s the big game! Lions versus the Danes!”

“What? You mean…crap. What time will it be?”

“Hmm…around 3 pm I guess. At the Dane’s court.”

“He asked me to show up at 4! I guess I won’t be able to finish the game.”

“Then I’ll just record it for you!”

“Really? Thanks so much.”

“Oh, Sam…I’ll be off now. I have a class.”

“Okay…bye bye Danny!”

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> More A Heart for Two

Chapter 19

Will saw Samantha walk towards the hall exit. The moment Franz’s name was called, he knew Sam will find out. He ran, he ran only to find out that Sam had already got a taxi. He was late…too late. He was sure Sam wouldn’t want a single word with him on Monday. Franz looked for Sam after his turn. Will noticed that Franz is looking anywhere around the hall.

“She left…”

“Who? Samantha? Why?” Franz can’t find the reason as to why would Sam have left the party.

“She found out that I’m related to you.”

“Does she know you? And…related, as to what? Half-brothers?

“I’m her classmate, and you know that I’m a Lion, and her kuya is the Captain. She’s annoyed with me.”

“For just that reason?”

“Let’s just say that we’re not in good terms. It’s just that I hated the way she talks to me.” Will lied. He knows for a fact that Sam’s reaction has something to do with their feelings.

“But…but why would she leave?”

“I’m sorry bro…maybe I annoyed her. Maybe I’ll just apologize to her. Sorry bro.”

Franz tried to call Sam’s phone. But Sam wasn’t picking up.

“I know she’ll be home fine. I think it’s best not to bother her first. Besides, she might have her temper still up.”

“But…I just want to make sure.”

“Just leave it to me okay?”

Although Will never intended to interfere, he needs to fix everything. Franz must not know that there’s something between Sam and Will. Sam must not know what’s keeping Will away. All rests into Will’s powers.

“Sam! You’re early? And…where’s Franz?”

“Oh, He’s still at the party. I wanted to go home early…I’m not feeling well…so I decided to just get a cab.” Sam lied. She wanted to be alone, and the least thing she wanted in this world is her Kuya interrogating her.

“Are you sure…—“

“I’m fine kuya. I need to sleep.”

Drei didn’t ask Sam further. He allowed her to come up her room and change, to rest.

14 messages received

All messages in Sam’s inbox were from Franz. She didn’t want to open it. She doesn’t care what those messages say. What she wanted from Will was an explanation. Yet he didn’t even bother to call or text her, and it’s Franz who’s worrying about her. She wanted Will…Will.

MONDAY

“Sam…”

“So, you finally decided to talk to me.” Sam told Will while copying the lecture on the board.

“I’m sorry…you see…I wanted to explain everything.”

“About what? There’s nothing to explain. It’s very clear that you and your half-brother played with me.”

“Sam…please, not here.”

There was no professor. The class was dismissed early and most students were copying the lecture on the board while others where chatting.

“What’s not to discuss here? It’s not that confidential you know. Or you’re just ashamed that you have a half-brother?”

“Why is it a big deal to you? I’m not ashamed of Franz. And we never played with your feelings!”

“Oh you didn’t?” Sam had stopped copying, and was now facing Will. “So what would you like to call what you did to me? I like you Sam…then all of a sudden, ‘Oh I was just carried away’ tell me, what do you want to call that? A simple joke?”

“It wasn’t really like that Sam…Yes I have liked you before…but it’s just —“

“Enough!” Sam stood up. “I don’t want to hear that anymore.”

“But…Sam, can’t we at least be friends?”

Sam thought for a moment. Even if Will doesn’t love her, she can make him fall for her over again. She can just pretend that everything’s fine. That she had recovered.

“Uhm…okay…”

Will was glad that Sam wanted him to be her friend. Sure it’ll be hard for him to pretend. But it’s the only way he can be close to her, close to the person he loves.

“So…do you want to go with me to the caf?”

They both went to the cafeteria. Sam looked for a place while Will was buying their food. Sam had already found one so she sent a message to Will that she was at the second floor.

Sam was waiting there for almost three minutes. This feels great, we’re friends. But it feels like we’re dating.

“Hey Sam!” Sam was surprised to see Franz holding up a tray with his food and the food that she had told Will to order for her.

“Oh, hi…where is…”

“Uhm, Will told me he’s going to have a practice. Good thing I bumped into him downstairs…and there’s no available seat anywhere…since you’re alone here, can I join you?”

“Su…sure.” Sam was still uneasy. She doesn’t know how to react now that she knows about Will and Franz.”

“So…I guess you already know…”

“Yeah.”

“Sorry about that Sam. I didn’t know that you’re my brother’s mortal enemy. I was so careless that I haven’t thought of what you might have felt that night.”

What did Will told Franz? He told him that we’re enemies? Not…not what I feel…? Sam kept her mood and acted as if what Franz had told is true. She just smiled at him.

“Hmm…hey, Sam…are we okay now?”

“Huh?”

“I mean…you’re not mad at me anymore?”

“Oh…no…” Sam smiled. How can she be angry? Will had explained everything. “Don’t worry…just forget about it okay?”

“Really? Thank you so much Sam!” Franz smiled at her…he smiled like he’ll never smile again.

Sam smiled back. Franz ate his pizza burger. Sam drank her iced tea and looked out of the window. The magnificent fountain was at view. There were several students sitting and lying on the grass…some were having their snacks as if they’re on a picnic. Then she saw a girl, probably waiting for someone. The girl resembles the same girl she saw at the party, the girl whom Will was talking to. Then she saw Will. He was walking towards her. No. Will was at the gym Franz told Sam that he’s having practices. It can’t possibly be him. BUT it was him. Sam looked away from the window. Franz was still eating his food. Obviously, he didn’t notice that Sam was looking at Will and the girl.

“That girl…” Sam whispered, then sighed.

“Who?” Franz had heard what Sam said.

“Oh, nothing…hehe”

“You love someone who loves another girl…”

“What are you talking about?” Sam faked a laugh. “I am not.”

“Hayyy…” Franz sighed. “It’s like loving from a distance right? All you can do is just look at the person from afar and sigh.”

“Hey Franz…I told you I’m not.”

“You can always tell me your problems Sam.” Franz smiled at her.

“I love him.” Tears started to fall from Sam’s eyes.

“And I love you.” Franz whispered. “Does he love you?”

“No. He told it straight to me.”

“I don’t know who that person is. But one thing I can say to you Sam is that, I will do my best for you to forget him.”

“I’m sorry Franz…” Sam wiped her tears. “I know I shouldn’t be telling this to you.”

“It’s okay Sam. I know you don’t see me as a lover. But I know time will come…”

“No Franz…it’s not that I don’t…I just…it’s…”

“Don’t worry Sam. You don’t have to explain.” Franz smiled. He stood up and sat beside Sam. “Whatever happens, I can always lend you my shoulder.”

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> More A Heart for Two

Chapter 18

Mr. Villanueva? Sam was shocked to hear those words. Franz can’t possibly be Mr. Villanueva because his surname is Yu. But I can’t see Will around. Sam wanted to convince herself that she had heard it wrong. Although the thought keeps on bothering her, she decided to ignore it.

“I’d like you to meet my family. Just be yourself okay?” Franz held Sam’s hands tighter.

Franz escorted Sam into the function hall. They walked on the red carpet and as they pass by, several heads turned.

“What a perfect couple!”

“I soooo love her dress!”

Several guests were making positive comments that flattered Sam. Franz directed her into the table that Sam believed to be the Franz’ family.

“Mommy-La! I want you to meet my friend, Samantha.” Franz introduced Sam to his grandmother.

“Good evening po.” Sam smiled at her.

“You got a pretty dress, ija.” Mommy-La seemed to like Samantha.

“And this is my Mommy Carla,” Franz explained that Mommy Carla is his step-mom.

Franz’s mother died when he was 12 years old and two years later, his dad re-married his first wife whom he had a divorce with. Mommy Carla treats Franz as her own son although it was just this year that Franz moved into his dad’s house. When they came back to the Philippines, he stayed at his grandmother’s house even after his dad and his step-mom’s wedding.

Sam was introduced to several relatives and they were all pleased to see her. They like her very much. Franz led Sam into their designated table. She was with Franz’s family friends and cousins. Sam excused herself and went to the comfort room. She can’t believe that she was actually introduced to almost all of Franz’s relatives, - but Franz told her that it’s just half of the family.

The emcee announced that the debutante is about to make her elegant entrance so everyone was requested to go to their places immediately and welcome the princess of the night. Sam hurriedly went back to their table —

“Oh, sorry…I was in a hurry and I wasn’t looking at the path — Will?” Sam was shocked to see Will at the party.

“Hi Sam. See yah around.” Will forced a smile and left.

“Will…how come…” Sam asked herself.

Sam wanted to believe she was dreaming. She wanted to think that what had happened was just a hallucination. She went back to their table. She was still preoccupied with the thought of Will.

“Franz…do you know —“ Franz hadn’t noticed that Sam was asking him something due to the emcee’s sudden announcement.

“And now, let’s welcome our lovely princess for the night, Margarette Sophia Villanueva Tan!”

The program went on with the AV presentation and welcoming of guests.

“I’ll be right back Sam. I need to make some adjustments with the program, Phia’s bestfriend isn’t still here.” Franz told Sam.

Sam went into the garden outside of the function hall. She still can’t believe that Will is in the same place as she is right now. Then she saw him. He was there, sitting on a bench talking to someone, talking to girl. The girl seemed to be crying; yet Will is hugging her. Something stroke Samantha’s heart. She felt something that she shouldn’t have felt. Jealousy. She wanted to be that girl he is hugging, and the memory in the Chem Lab flew back. His arms, the warm embrace…how she wanted to experience it again. Then the girl stood up. Will was about to follow her but the girl’s gesture indicates that he doesn’t have to.

Will was sitting alone there. His head buried in his hands. Sam mustered her courage and approached Will.

“Hey.” Sam sat beside him.

“Hi.” Will moved a few inches away.

~Awkward. Silence.

“Uhm…I was invited by —“

“Yeah. I know. Are you having a great time?” Will wasn’t looking at Sam’s eyes. He gazed up the starry sky.

“I…I just wanted to know…how are you, and Franz related?”

“I need to go back in…” Will stood up.

“No.” Sam caught Will’s wrist. “I need to know something.”

“Sam, your date’s probably looking for you…” Will held Sam’s hand and removed it from his wrist.

“Please…” Sam was quick enough to hug him. She hugged him tight and inclined her head onto his back. “Why…why do you treat me like this?”

“Sam, please. Let go of me.” Will doesn’t seem to be struggling. He wanted Sam to let go of him, yet he didn’t attempted remove her grip from his body.

“Why do you keep on pushing me away?” Tears started to ran down. Sam isn’t still letting go. “Can’t you see that I’m hurting?”

“Sam please forget about me. You don’t deserve someone like me.” Will took a deep breath.

“You just have to tell me you love me.” Sam was crying.

“You can’t force someone to love you.”

“Then tell me what’s with you and Franz!”

— “Participants of the 18 roses, be ready. Kindly proceed here near the stage.”

“I guess it’s my call. Sorry Sam.” A minute passed then Sam let go. Will went to the hall. Sam was left there. She wanted to go home. She just needs to tell Franz that she’ll go home alone.

Franz went back to their table a few minutes after he left Sam. Sam wasn’t there. He looked for her and saw her in the garden. He saw her back. It seemed that she’s hugging someone from behind. He wanted to come closer. He wanted to see whom she was hugging. He wanted to make sure that Sam isn’t crying. Yet…

— “Participants of the 18 roses, be ready. Kindly proceed here near the stage.”

Franz immediately went near the stage. He decided to ask Sam right after his turn.

Sam went back to the hall after Will had left her. She needs to find Franz. But it seems that she has to wait for the 18 roses to finish since Franz is a participant.

“Next is Mr. Wilbert Emmanuel Ramos Villanueva.” Will went on stage to have a dance with the debutante. “Will describes Phia as a one of a kind girl, a very loving yet a scary one.”

Will looked stunning while doing the waltz with Phia. How Sam dreamt to be the girl he’s dancing with. If she can only take it to stay longer, she probably can have the chance to dance with him.

“Another cousin of our dear debutante is Mr. Franz Kristoff Yu Villanueva. —“

Franz Kristoff Yu Villanueva???

Sam was so shocked. She left the hall…she left and went out to go home.

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Chapter 17

“Sam!” Lou hugged Sam. “Promise me you’ll never forget about me.”

“Huh? What are you talking about Lou?”

“I’ll be leaving tomorrow. My dad wanted me to stay with him in San Francisco. He can’t come home because of work, so he asked our family to migrate there so he can also focus on my health.”

“But…but I thought there’s no harm? That you just need to regularly take medications?”

“I don’t want to fool myself Sam, I don’t want to fool everyone. We all know it’s fatal. No one knows when will it happen. While I am still strong enough to go there, I’ll take the chance. Who knows? I’ll be back here in good condition?”

“But I will surely miss you Lou…”

“It’ll be for my health Sam. I will miss you too and Will, and Captain Drei, and my friends…”

“Always take care there, and never forget me. You should be healthy!”

“Don’t worry Sam! My dad is the best heart specialist I know. I know he’ll try everything!” Sam smiled at him.

“That’s the spirit Lou! Don’t forget to email me okay?”

“Sure Sam! But I just want to tell you this. Do as your heart say.”

“What does that supposed to mean?”

“You know, our hearts are not always functioning well…just like mine! You may feel like this today, the next day it’ll be different…but be sure to know what you really love.”

“Haha…you’re making me laugh Lou…are you trying to be a poet?”

“Nah…forget it.”

* * *

Since Lou left for San Francisco, Sam always hangs out with Franz. Although there’s no ‘love-affair-thingy’ between them, Franz was glad to have Sam all the time. Sam was gradually forgetting Will and what happened between them, how he hurt her.

“Sammie…can you come and be my date on my cousin’s debut?”

“Debut? You mean those 18 roses, 18 candles, cotillion, and those princess-like stuffs?”

“Yep. Well…I’m not forcing you if you don’t like. But,—”

“Are you insane? I really do love to! It’s every girl’s dream to be a part of those extravagant parties.” Sam was in dreamland. Murmuring to herself, saying things about castle, princess, royalty…etc.

“Okay, okay…” Franz is about to laugh. “You really do love them! So…I’ll pick you up on Saturday night. Or if you want me to accompany you to the salon, I can come in the afternoon.”

“Weee…sure, sure! I love those magnificent parties…”

“I get it Sam. Haha…get out of dreamland okay?”

“Hmm…so I need to buy my outfit! Can you accompany me to buy — wait. Shocks!”

“Why?”

“Gadd. I’m getting so excited about it but I haven’t even asked my brother!”

“Don’t worry Sam. I’ll take care of it. I’ll ask him myself. Just prepare your gown, and I know you’ll be the most beautiful lady in that evening.”

Sam was very excited in the idea of attending a debut. She had attended a debut once, the debut of the daughter of her dad’s business partner but she never enjoyed it. She didn’t know anyone from there and she wasn’t feeling well that night. This time, with Franz, she is expecting to have a very memorable night. Although she didn’t know who Franz’ cousin is. In fact, Franz had never introduced Sam to his family. Maybe, just maybe, this night she will be introduced to them.

“Sammie! Your date’s here.” Drei called Samantha upon seeing Franz emerge from a luxurious car.

“Just a sec kuya!”

Drei led Franz into the living room. They were chatting while waiting for Sam to come down. She really is taking time. Minutes later, the scene transformed into a fairytale-like scenario. The princess in her beautiful dress, the prince being bedazzled by her beauty, – a very typical scene.

Sam wore an evening dress of yellow chiffon that fades into a gorgeous shade of turquoise. The floor length spaghetti strapped dress has its bodice gathered on the left side that emphasizes her elegant curves. Franz can’t take his eyes off Samantha that instant moment. Her eyes glistened like her dress full of sparkling embellishments. What Franz had said was entirely true. She will really be the most beautiful lady of the night.

“Excuse me miss, where is my sister?” Drei seriously asked Samantha.

“Is your sister more beautiful than me?”

“Nah.” Drei joked Sam

“Kuya!”

“Haha…Sam…you’re really beautiful tonight.” Sam smiled. “And, take care of my gorgeous sister!” Drei told Franz.

“Of course! I’ll always be at her side no matter what. She’s the brightest star this evening.” Franz held Sam’s hand and accompanied her towards the car.

“Take good care okay? Be back early.”

In the entire ride, Franz kept on looking at Sam. She is indeed very stunning. He gave her a silver necklace the moment they rode the car.

“As long as you wear this necklace, I’ll always be around. If you don’t want me anymore, you can always remove it.”

The ride to the hotel didn’t take long. They were welcomed the moment they got off the car.

”Good Evening Mr. Villanueva.” The receptionist greeted.

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Chapter 16

“So that was the reason why I kept on having bits and pieces of those scenes in my dreams?” Sam seemed amazed after hearing Franz’ story.

“You really hadn’t remembered anything huh…well at least I thank God for meeting you again. It really is a small world.”

“It’s real. It’s not just a dream! Thank you Franz!” Sam hugged him. “I felt as if a missing page in my life had been put back! Thank you…thank you so much Franz!”

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Sam told everything to her kuya. Drei was intently listening and was nodding from time to time. It made Sam assured that what Franz told her is really true.

“So he was that guy…I want to meet him.”

“It really did happen kuya? How come none of you mentioned about it? I’d never known that accident and it’s been a year?”

“Wel…” Drei was scratching his head “It might have slipped our minds…”

“Kuya!”

“Hehe…hmmm…Sam, why not bring him tomorrow to the gym so I can meet him?”

* * *

Sam was holding Franz’ hand and was dragging him to the gym. He was hesitant to meet the brother of Sam, especially if he had feeling for her. Well, who wouldn’t be?

Drei was talking to Will about the upcoming match. He saw his sister and the guy whose back can only be seen, and seems as if liked to go out of the gym.

“Oh, my sister and her boyfriend is here.” Drei emphasized on the word boyfriend although he didn’t know what was the relation between them. “I’ll talk to you later.”

Will knows Drei doesn’t want him for Sam. Upon seeing her and the guy, and being dismissed by Drei, he headed back to the locker room to change.

Sam didn’t notice that Drei was talking to Will when they arrived. As a matter of fact, she had only noticed him when he went to open the door of the locker room. She introduced Franz to Drei and both guys get along fine. Drei was curious about the relationship between them.

“Sam…tell me, are you…–“

“Kuya, I told you I’m not yet having a relationship with anyone.”

“I like her.” Franz said. “But now, I am happy just being a friend. I’m not rushing things nor expecting anything as of this moment. It’s her decision and whatever it will be, I am ready to accept it. I’m just so happy being with her, and the fact that I had fulfilled the promise to myself of finding her.”

Drei was impressed the way Franz talked about Sam. He was so sure that Franz has good intentions. Unlike others who would just use her for their own interest.

Meanwhile, Will was still in the locker room. My sister and her boyfriend, Drei’s words seemed as if the only thing left in his mind. He’s so pissed, and was constantly punching the wall. He was about to raise his fist again when someone held it, to stop him.

“I wouldn’t do that if I were you.” It was David, his cousin’s boyfriend.

“It’s not your business to meddle with my life.”

“Phia might get mad at me if she knew what’s happening to you.”

“Don’t tell anything to Phia.” Will warningly said to David.

“I won’t. Your cousin’s gonna find about it anyway.”

“I’m warning you! Don’t—“

“What is your problem?” David annoyingly asked Will who still hasn’t calmed down.

“Just mind your own freakin business! I’m not asking for any help.”

“Why can’t you go to her and fight for it, if you really love her?”

“I…I just can’t…I told her I don’t love her.”

“You’re an idiot! Letting that guy have her is more acceptable, but telling her you don’t love her? Are you out of your mind?”

“That’s the only thing I can do for her…so please, forget it!”

“No! You’re just fooling yourself Wilbert!”

“Just please, forget it dude! I had enough bull$hits in my life and just seeing her happy around him…seeing them both happy…how can I possibly interfere?”

“That wouldn’t make you a saint or a hero. Think about your feelings! You’re just hurting yourself!”

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Chapter 15

The guy used his camfone to take a picture of him and Samantha. He thanked her, and Sam smiled. He was about to ask her name when she ran towards the castle gates.

Sam smiled at the guy after thanking her. Shoot! It’s been minutes and she still isn’t back at the castle. The guy is nice yet she needed to get back so she dashed off towards the castle gates.

Then within a second it happened. A very fast motorcycle hit her. She fell and became unconscious. The motorcycle guy wasn’t even bothered that he didn’t turn back. He saw everything. One moment he was talking to this girl and then the next thing he knew, she was there, lying on the ground and unconscious.

The guy took Sam to the hospital. He was very worried. They rushed her to the emergency room and he waited there. The nurse gave him a form to fill up.

“Mr. Franz Kristoff Yu” the nurse called the guy. Franz went to the desk.

“Are you a relative of the patient?” The nurse looked at the form that Franz handed to her. “You haven’t put any info about the patient.”

“Well, you see…I just —“

“Excuse me.” It was the doctor.

“Doc, what happened?” Franz worriedly asked the doctor.

“Uh, Doc, there’s no details about the patient.”

“It’s okay. I think she’s the daughter of Mr. Villegas, a business partner, and a family friend.”

“So, Doc, what happened then? Does her family know already?”

“You’re not a relative are you? I already instructed the staff to contact Mr. Villegas’ company here in Bavaria and as of this moment, they might be talking to him already.”

“I…I just want to know how she is.”

“Hmm…the accident might cause her a bit trauma. It’s not a big damage though, she might not be able to remember anything about the accident nor what happened hours or days before it.”

Franz decided to stay and wait for Sam’s family. He really wanted to, but his dad kept on calling him.

Go home quickly and pack your things. We’ll be going back to the Philippines.

He doesn’t want to leave. Yet he’s afraid of his dad. They’re going back to the Philippines? What might have had happened? Several thoughts kept on running in his mind. He wanted to stay, but he just can’t.

He left. He left without seeing her for the last time. He hadn’t even met her family. All he knows is that she is Ms. Villegas. I will definitely find her in the Philippines. He promised to himself.