My Stepdad Is My Lover

Samantha's fight to solve the problem

Within minutes, the driver arrived at the house with the cash and a single red rose for Samantha.

"A single red rose is unnecessary, and I only wanted the money. You should be able to handle it." Sammy remarked, "I'm going to keep the rose in the car."

Scared that Robert would fire him if Samantha didn't accept the rose, the driver said as much to Samantha.

After some consideration, Samantha accepted the red rose that Robert had provided, told him she would like to thank him by phone, and then asked him to leave.

Samantha dropped the rose onto the street after the driver left, but she retained the money and a piece of paper in the manager's hands.

Samantha asked the manager to defend himself by signing a document stating that her father had given her the money.

After giving it some thought, the manager signed the document and left, afraid that Andrea would blame him if she found out that Robert had given the money to Andrea to send James to prison and leave Samantha all alone.

It was already 10:00 PM when the clock chimed.

Samantha, her eyes filled with tears, stared up at the sky. Even though she had an MBBS, she had trouble finding work and could not handle the household finances. She decided it was more prudent to devote the time and money to household practice rather than waste it on job hunting.

Her tears rose reflexively because she knew she couldn't afford to treat James with the needed medication.

After deliberating for a while, she decided to help James and herself avoid financial hardship. To prepare the space for patient observation, she walked inside and cleaned the front of the house.

The alarm chimed at 7:00 a.m.

Samantha, in her bright dress, approached James. She brushed her lips against his and kissed his head.

Hearing that doctors could swiftly and easily obtain personal loans from the bank, she dried her eyes and drove her vehicle toward the institution with great expectations and dreams.

In only a few minutes, she was at the bank, promptly withdrawing the specified amount while still wearing her golden necklace as ID. She ran inside, sweating profusely from her trepidation.

"Please excuse me; I need to speak with the bank manager. What time do you think his arrival?" Samantha approached the employees with her inquiry.

When someone knocks at the door, we all want to know: "Who is it Tommy asked, coming in from another room and noticing Samantha standing there.

Samantha smiled and said she needed to talk to him, but Tommy was lost in contemplation and didn't realize he was in the bank.

His outburst of enthusiasm and excitement stunned many around him. Happiness lit up his face like the moon, and his feet moved toward Samantha on their own.

Samantha, confused by his actions, glanced around at the shocked onlookers. Then she straightened her skirt and looked at Tommy, gaining insight into his motivations.

"To enter, thank you. I'm happy to have this opportunity to express my happiness at seeing you again. What would you most wish to acquire?" An elated Tommy asked, then cheerfully escorted her into his bedroom.

To his chagrin, Samantha smiled and explained that she had come to the bank to ask for his assistance since she had exhausted all other options.

Tommy was ecstatic; he had not anticipated that Samantha would think of him in a time of need.

"However, I have an MBBS degree rather than material possessions and trinkets. For me to start my private practice and get past my problems, I need XXXXX Dollars. Personal loans are available from several banks, I heard. Could you explain the procedure to me?" Samantha inquired nervously.

Tommy was saddened since he had hoped she would come for him, but he now realized the true purpose of her visit. However, after he thought for a while, he told Samantha (much to her surprise) that receiving a personal loan from the bank is not straightforward without any guarantee or paycheck.

Dissatisfied, she got to her feet and started to walk out of the room, but she stopped when Tommy asked her to wait because he wanted to think.

As much as he loved Samantha, he had no idea what was in her heart. Therefore, he could not bear to see the disappointment on her face. After some deliberation, he offered assistance and gave her a friendly smile.

"On your behalf, I'd be happy to sign the guarantee paperwork. You will have the loan in your hands in just a couple of days. However, I need to know your address to sign the verification paper. Give me a ride to your place, okay?" Tommy questioned, trying to conceal his elation because he needed the location so he could rush over there and surprise her.

Samantha agreed enthusiastically and thanked him by surprising him with a handshake by extending her hands.

Fear causes his hands to shake and his pulse to quicken. An electric sensation jolted through his body as he touched Samantha's fingers and closed his eyes.

Samantha felt nothing, but Tommy reported a warm fuzzy feeling in his chest and started dreaming about how he had given her a bear hug.

Samantha called for a few minutes before spraying water on him to bring him to his senses.

Since Samantha already had the address, she beamed and invited him to accompany her. When she smiled, Tommy saw the moon in broad daylight and decided to stroll alongside her.

He looked at her as he walked, and she knew what he was thinking, but she couldn't bring herself to say it since she needed the money from the bank to pay off her debts.

They arrived at the residence within a few minutes, and she greeted Tommy with an invitation to come inside.