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Anyway, here you go. Chapter 19-20
Chapter 19
February 2008
Serena had never taken things in such a serious way. She had never been in a relationship before. And the feeling was amazing. The love for others is incredible.
In the past she would not have this kind of thing to care, even just friendship; She would not care as much as she did right now, she would not cry for certain things in the past, but now she would, and also laugh out loud for seeing and hearing what Sam said, she would care so much about that, she never wanted lose the relationship, no matter what. She has changed, changed so much. She wished she could tell how happy she was and how wonderful it was to have Sam around her. Remembering Sam was the joy of the season.
Serena always hoped that Sam would do something on the Valentine’s Day, but she knew perfectly clear that he wouldn’t because he was way too passive. On Valentine’s Day, a lot of people gave Sam presents and because of this, Serena always thought that the relationship between Sam and her were not strong enough, soon, it would be over. However, Sam once said he would only love one person at one time and would not change, he would not care what other think. Serena took the promise seriously. This was the only thing that made Serena felt easy.
*
“Hey.” Serena greeted him with a kiss when Sam opened the door.
“I’m so happy to see you.” Sam said and kissed her back. They walked to the living room together; Sam’s hand on her waist. He let go of her when Serena saw what was on the table, it was covered with the brown bags from Chinese restaurant.
“Wow, Sam.” Serena said, she could not take her eyes off them.
“Do you like it? I think it’s gonna be wonderful to eat together. I don’t feel like cooking or going out to eat today.” Sam smiled and pulled the chair for her to sit.
“Yeah it’s good.”
Sitting down at the table, Serena started unpacking the contents of the boxes and she picked up the chopsticks. “So. Do you think you have to go back tonight?” Sam asked, pressed on the word “have”.
Serena looked up from the food, “Um…it’s not a must.” she answered and then suddenly realized what Sam really meant and she smiled, “Well, do you want me to?” Serena asked and looked at Sam.
Sam chuckled, “You know I want you to stay.”
“Then I’ll stay.” Serena said and led forward and breathed a kiss on Sam’s lips.
“Oh, by the way, I’m thinking maybe we can watch the movie the next weekend?” Sam asked, playing with his chopsticks.
“Because?”
“I’ve skipped a lot of practices and Lax makes me practice this weekend.” Sam said and ran his fingers through his hair.
Serena nodded and continued to eat.
“Just that? You’re not mad?” Sam asked, he was surprised, he thought Serena would be sad or angry but she just nodded.
“Um hum” Serena said, eyes fixed on her food, trying to control her anger.
But she could not. She directed her anger at Lax.
“Why Lax has to be always in our way!” Serena burst out and put down her chopsticks. She looked at Sam straight into his eyes.
Sam was surprised by her sudden anger, he smiled nervously and shook his head, “I don’t know, I don’t know what’s on his mind.”
Serena sighed, “That’s so annoying! I hate him so much, I wanna kill him!!!” She complained and picking up the chopsticks and stabbing it fiercely in the dumplings on her plate.
“Wow…you won’t.” Sam laughed.
“Why are you sure?” Serena asked, chewing her food.
Sam smirked and said, “Because you love me.”
“And… what’s it got to do with killing Lax?” Serena frowned at him.
“You love me, so that you will not leave me for prison.” Sam grinned and eating the rest of the noodles in the box. “Well, maybe I should think of a way to fix that.”
“You better.” Serena said firmly. She sighed and changed the topic; she did not want Lax to ruin her appetite. “By the way, you know, during the computer lesson, Faith asked me whether I have given you anything on the Valentine’s Day.”
Sam nodded then Serena continued, “Well, then I asked her why should I. After that she asked me if you did, it’s so funny, you know, and then she asked you about that too, right?”
Sam simply said, “Yep.” and then he worked on his food again.
“Then what did you say?” Serena asked, she was very keen to know the answer.
Sam thought for a second and then answered, “I answered why I have to.”
Serena felt a bit disappointed and said, “Yep, right. Why you have to….that’s a good question.”
After hearing that, Sam said nothing.
Serena broke the silent and continued to ask, “Why didn’t you ask me out on that day?”
Sam did not reply at once, he was thinking hard on how to reply in a way that would not hurt Serena.
“Well….if I did that on such an obvious day, everyone will know that we’re dating, and they won’t let us go until they have made enough fun on us.”
Serena nodded but still feeling a bit disappointed about that day.
“Besides, on that day, you are supposed to do so, not me.” Sam said seconds later.
Serena’s eyebrows shot up, “Oh! That’s what you were thinking.”
After hearing such replied, Sam said at once, “But I did plan to.”
Serena sighed and asked, “I know it’s kind of a girls thing but have you ever thought that I might want it so much?” Serena looked down at her plate.
“Actually I have ordered.” Sam said, he wanted to give Serena a surprise, but on the other hand, he did not want to see her sad.
“What?” Serena looked up and asked with excitement.
Sam smirked, “What what? I didn’t say anything.”
“What? What did you say just now?” Serena kept asking, she was sure Sam had said something.
“I’ve planned to give you something, but not on Valentine’s Day.” Sam finally gave in and told her.
“Oh.” That’s all Serena could say.
Chapter 20
February 2008
24th February, 2008
“Happy Birthday!!!” Sam greeted as he kissed Serena.
“Thanks! What are we going to do today!?” Serena was so excited because Sam told her that she would get surprise on that day.
“First, we are going for a movie, and after that we will go shopping and finally go to Joanna’s dorm to celebrate together, sounds good to you?”
“Wonderful. Let’s go!!!” As Serena was on the way to the cinema with Sam, she was wondering what Sam would give her for her birthday. Sam and Serena chose to watch the movie “Jumper”. At around 4, they went to a restaurant to have tea.
*
“Two.” Sam told the waiter. Sam walked with Serena hand in hand and he pulled the chair out for Serena, and then walked around the table and took his seat.
The waiter settled the menu on the table and said, “Tell me when you guys are ready.”
“Sam, do you want cheese cake?” Serena asked as she was reading the menu.
“Just up to you.” Sam replied. “Hey, Serena, I’ve been doing some thinking.”
Serena now looked up at Sam with a questioning gaze.
“Remember during the Christmas party, you said I chose the ball over you?” Sam asked, and Serena looked at him curiously.
“Don’t worry about that, I was just kidding.” Serena said as she waved her hand off.
Sam took a deep breath, he did not know why, but he could feel that their relationship would be difficult, it was not like Sam would dump Serena anytime soon. But he just had the feeling. He had to make sure Serena would not get hurt when something really happened. “Well, I’m sorry—”
Serena cut in, “For what?”
Sam looked down at the table and muttered, “Actually, I want to let you know that I would choose one thing over you.”
The waiter came and interrupted their conversation, “Are you ready?”
Serena shook her head and answered quickly, “Sorry, we’re not.”
The waiter smiled and said, “Ok, I’ll come around later.” He walked away.
Serena turned back to look at Sam and asked. “And that’s gonna be?” Her head was now full of questions, but the priority one was why Sam would say this all of a sudden!
Sam licked his lips and said, “Family. I will choose my family over you if I have to.” Sam locked eyes with Serena; he really did wish that he had the ability to read Serena’s mind right now. He wanted to know what was she thinking and would she get hurt just by hearing that.
“Oh, of course, that makes sense. If I were you, I would do the same.” Serena exhaled heavily.
Sam frowned, knowing she was not that okay. “Serena, I tell you because I don’t you to get hurt when it happens.” Sam said, and then looked away; he was wondering whether it was right to start this conversation at the first place.
“So, you predict something like that will happen soon?” Serena waited for Sam to make eye contact with Sam, and when it did not happen, she tried again.
“Sam, what is it? Is everything alright?” Serena was so confused; she reached across the table for his hand.
Sam did look up this time. “Everything’s cool, it’s just, I was thinking, you know?” Sam explained, put on his gorgeous smile, and continued, “Serena, I want you to know, no matter what I choose, my heart is always with you.”
“Ok, Sam, you’re scaring me. Don’t worry; I will understand when one day you choose your family over me, I will understand.” Serena nodded; she had been taken off guard by Sam’s sudden thinking.
“Promise me that you will remember that. My heart will never leave you, not even for a second.” Sam pressed, since he had started this weird conversation, he had to make sure Serena understand, and he didn’t want to hurt her when it really happened.
“Are you sure you are okay?” Serena looked at Sam with concerned.
“Yeah, I’m pretty sure. Serena, your word, please?” Sam pleaded.
“I promise. I will remember.”
“Thank you.” Sam felt guilty, he really didn’t want Serena to make such promise, but he never want to do anything that would want her, but this thought just suddenly popped to his head and he felt the need to do so.
“Ok, I’ll cut this out; let’s go shopping, shall we?” Sam said, his voice sounded less intense now.
Serena frowned, “We are not gonna eat?”
Sam smirked, “Do you want to?”
Serena thought for a second and answered, “No. You ruined my appetite.” Serena forced a smile.
After they left the restaurant, Serena was kept thinking why Sam would say something to her but then when they arrived
*
Sam shot a dead glare at those guys walking past Serena, he wanted to punch them at that instant but he could not, not in the public.
“Come on, let’s buy some clothes.” Sam said and dragged Serena into H&M. Before Serena said anything, she found herself already in a boutique.
“Uh….ok”
Sam walked to the trousers and jacket sections, he flickered one after another and then he picked the two clothing that satisfied him, a lot.
Sam walked to Serena where she was busy checking out the skirts.
“Here, try them on.” Sam said and handed Serena the clothes.
“Uh…pants and jacket?” Serena frowned at him.
“Yeah.” he nodded.
“Why are we trying these? I like skirts and sweater.” Serena asked innocently, she held out those she picked and Sam shook his head.
“Just put them on.”
Serena bit her lips and not giving in, she asked, “Sam? What is it?”
“What?” Sam asked, not getting what Serena’s asking.
“You’re acting weird. What’s going on?”
Sam sighed, “Those guys.”
“Huh?” Serena looked at Sam innocently.
“I don’t like the way those guys looked at you.”
Serena frowned.
“They stared at your chest and legs, the way they looked at you it’s like they wanna eat you up. I just don’t like that.” Sam explained, “So these are better.” he pointed at the pants and jacket.
Serena smiled happily.
“What’s so funny?”
“I love you, Sam.” Serena kissed him and walked to the dressing room.
Finally, after buying some really non-sexy clothes, they headed to Joanna’s.
“Happy Birthday!! Serena honey!” The moment the door opened, Serena was greeted by a huge hug from Joanna.
“Can’t breathe.” Serena forced out the word. Joanna laughed and released her, “Thank you.”
“Here you go.” Joanna handed her the present.
Serena smiled happily.
“Happy Birthday, Serena.” Faith and Lax said, and both of them handed her the presents.
“Thank you so much guys!” Serena said with gratitude in her eyes.
“Come on, open them.” Faith urged.
Serena nodded. She first unwrapped the present of Joanna. “Oh My Gosh! Thank you, Joanna. I’ve been wanted this sunglasses for a very long time!” she reached forward and gave her a big hug.
“Open mine!” Faith said, she was desperate to know Serena’s reaction.
Serena smiled and slowly unwrapped the present of Faith. “Wow, Faith, you’re awesome.”
“Told you, you’ll have a surprise.”
“It’s a Calvin Klein bra. I can’t believe it.” Serena shook her head with amazed. “I love them, really. Thank you.”
Serena was really happy about everything she got, but still she was looking forward to Sam’s, she was wondering when she would receive it. She so did not want to wait.
While they were having the cake and chatting in the living room, Sam stood next to Serena, and she felt something moving behind her, she turned around, “Oh, just paper.” She whispered, with a bit disappointment.
“What did you say?” Sam asked and smiled at her.
“Oh, nothing, I didn’t say anything.” Serena laughed. I really am too eager. Serena thought.
“Ah! Be right back” Serena smiled awkwardly and walked to the washroom. She knew that she has been acting weird the whole day and she needed a little private time to calm herself down.
Few minutes later, Serena came out of the washroom, she saw Sam was doing something to her bag, she tiptoed to Sam.
“Hey.” She said as she tapped Sam on his shoulder.
Sam was startled and was at a loss, “Oh, hey, hi!”
“Sam, what were you doing?” Serena asked curiously.
“Oh nothing, I…ah…dropped your bag…yeah…so I picked it up.” Sam smiled like a kid.
Serena looked at him suspiciously and said, “Ok, weirdo.”
“Serena, we’re leaving! Let’s go.” Sam shouted, waiting at the front door.
“Hold on, I’m coming!” Serena grabbed her bag and ran to Sam.
“What took you so long?”
“Nothing you need to know.” Serena said as she zipped the bag with caution, not wanting to let Sam knew that she has already found out the present.
“Alright.” Sam frowned. In fact, Serena was opening her bag a little bit after Sam had claimed that he had it picked up. She tried to peek at what Sam had put in it. She saw something like a black box next to her purse but she did not have enough time to take a good look at it as Sam was already calling for her.
Serena could not wait any longer, she planned to ask for the present when they arrived at the dorm but she just could not wait anymore.
“Can I have it now?” Serena asked eagerly as she was pointed at the present in the backseat.
Sam turned away from the road and looked at Serena. “Oh, sure.” Sam knew Serena could not wait until they got back but he was wondering how long could Serena wait before saying anything. He pulled the Volvo over and reached for the present in the backseat and handed it to her.
“Thank you.” Serena drew Sam closed and breathed a gentle kiss on him. She unwrapped the paper and smiled at the present, “Wow! A jewelry box, it’s so pretty.”
Sam smiled at her and at the same time, Serena started to unzip her bag, and took the shiny black box out, Sam looked at her with surprised, “How do you know!”
Serena giggled; the present in her bag was the one that she could not wait to know what it was.
“Well, it’s true that I didn’t know at first, but too bad that I saw it when I put the lip gloss into my bag.”
Sam chuckled, “Ha-ha, and you know what, and I thought your bag will be quite empty but I was wrong, you have so many things in there.”
“And you are lucky that I decided to bring a handbag along which I originally didn’t plan to.” Serena smirked.
“I remember you’ve mentioned that you want a surprise.” Sam said with confident.
“Thank you.” Serena smiled and she started to open the box. The bracelet sparkled; Serena could not take her eyes off it. It had a star shaped charm on it and rainbows were given off by the genius cutting of the crystal.
Sam took the bracelet out of the box; he pulled her left waist away from the box that she was still holding. Sam pressed his warm lips to Serena’s hand and he gave her back her arm. Serena examined it cautiously.
“It’s beautiful.” Serena turned away from it and looked at Sam.
“Serena, I want to be with you on your birthdays. I want to watch you sleep, watch you eat. I wanna share you happiness and sadness. Support you when you are upset, hold you tight and let my clothes soaked with your tears. I will always be there for you.” Sam told her, he tilted his head slowly, buried one hand in her hair and pulled her closer and touched his lips to Serena’s.
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