Crossing The Line With You (COMPLETED)

Chapter Eleven

'Come on Auntie Sam!' Borgy said dragging Sam outside the airport.

'Borgy careful!' Vanessa said.

'Sorry.' Borgy apologizes.

'It's ok Van, they're just excited.' Sam comes in defence.

'But Papa's not here.' said Tally.

'Hush, Tally. Papa will follow in two days, that is just two sleeps. ok?' Vanessa comforts her daughter.

'Ok, two sleeps then.' Tally smiles and then jump around. Vanessa follows her.

'Babies!' Borgy said. Sam laughed.

They took the car waiting for them outside and took them to the villa.

'This place is amazing!' Sam's eyes taking in the beauty of the shore. 'The view of the sunset is gorgeous!' Sam says.

'Yes, we love this place. Gilbert and I have been coming here since we became boyfriend and girlfriend. During that time there are only small hotels and shops and now it will be hard to choose. Actually, Borgy was conceived here!' Vanessa laughed. The two have been closed since Vanessa knew that Sam is into Meghan, she used to get jealous of Gilbert and Sam's closeness before that.

'Sam, you can take the smaller villa, pointing to a villa on the left. That will give you some privacy and rest from those two monsters over there.'  Vanessa pointing at her kids smiling.  The two kids already started building sand castle. 

'Van, you know I don't mind; I love those two. But yeah I think I need at least an hour break from them.' They both laughed.

 'It is not as new as this one but properly maintained. We have this one built only when we have Tally. The other villa seems too small when those two started running around.' Vanessa continued.

Sam walked towards the other villa leaving Vanessa, she will join them later for dinner. She was reminded of her own villa in her hometown.  Again she was reminded of Meghan.

She scanned the villa; it is not small at all. All equipment is modern, fully equipped with technology. She checked the bedroom and the bathroom. Everything is grand and comfortable.

She took her phone out and walk to the balcony. She sat on the rocking chair and stayed there until it gets dark.

Sam just finished changing when she heard loud knocks and kids shouting.

'Auntie Sam! Auntie Sam!' the kids calling her.

She opened the door. And the two hugged her.

'Why do you need to stay here alone! It's lonely here, you should just stay with us.' Borgy said.

Vanessa and Sam just looked at its other.

'Hmm, if I stayed with you then when your Papa comes, he has no place to sleep. And I am not lonely, you see the moon and the stars, they will watch me.' Sam said. Borgy seems still not convince.

'And if ever I am still lonely, you are just a few steps away. I can just call you and talk to you, right?' Sam looked at Borgy trying to convinced him.

'Ok.' Borgy said now pulling Sam. 'Let's go I'm hungry!'

Sometimes Vanessa can't help to be mesmerized by Sam, no wonder her kids love her. She always has something to say which she finds difficult at times.

After dinner, they all went back to the villa and retired for the night.

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Meghan was still outside taking a stroll when her phone rings.

'Hello Meghan.' It was Gilbert.

'Hi Gilbert, how are you?' says Meghan.

'I am good Meghan. How's your stay?' Gilbert asked.

'It's good to be back here. I love this place!' Meghan replied.

'Oh, Meghan I called because I want to tell you that Sam is there with my wife and kids.' Meghan pretended not to know. 'I will follow them tomorrow night. I am sending you their itinerary for tomorrow, in case you wanted to see Sam, you know where to go. Don't you think it's time?' Gilbert asked.

'I know it's been a while, Gilbert. I am not sure.' There's still hesitation in Meghan's voice.

'Ok Meghan, I will not force you. But in case you change your mind, you know where to find them. Bye.' The line was cut.

'Ding!' A message from Gilbert with his family's itinerary.

'Ding!' Another message. 'I told the boys if they see you, just let you be.'

'Thank you Gilbert. Thank you for everything.' Meghan press send.

From Gilbert's message, she checked which villa Sam is staying, it's just 10 minutes’ walk from where she is now. She decided to continue her stroll...towards Sam.

When she reached the place, the inside of the villa is dark and only the balcony lights are on. 'Maybe she's tired and slept early, it is quite late anyway.' Meghan thought. 

Meghan still standing near the shore facing the villa when the front door to the balcony swing opens. 

'Samantha Elliot.' Meghan said. She saw Sam walked outside now leaning on the balcony rail.  She wanted to run towards her but she hesitated. She unwrap the scarp on her neck and put it to her head to cover her face. She continued walking to get a closer look at Sam.

When she is near enough to see a glimpse of Sam's face she stopped.  She sat on the sand and pretended to be a tourist passing by and enjoying the night. She misses her, but she does not know how to approach her.

'She lost weight.' Meghan thought. 'I am sorry for making you worry. I missed you so much. I just need a bit more time, I will come to you soon.' Meghan said. She stayed there until Sam went inside.

The next day, all Meghan did was stalked Sam. She saw how she enjoys playing with the kids. But she noticed she will be lost in her thought for a second as if she went somewhere then back again. She felt pain in her chest. She cannot do this to Sam anymore.

At night, Meghan took a walk again near Sam's villa. She saw her in the villa next to where Sam was last night.  She was enjoying the night with Gilbert and his wife.

'Ding!' Meghan got a message on her phone.

'I know it’s you. Why don't you join us?' the message said.

'Not tonight. Until when are you staying?' Meghan press send.

'We will be leaving tomorrow after lunch, need a day of rest before kids go back to school. Why?' Gilbert asked.

'Can you convince Sam to stay?' Meghan asked.

'Are you planning something?' Gilbert then presses send.

'I think it's time.' Meghan replied.

'I see what I can do.' Then send.

Sam noticed the woman sitting at the shoreline and pointed her to Vanessa. 'I think that's the same lady from last night, I saw her sitting near the shore alone. ' Sam says.

'Oh, maybe she's staying in one of the villa nearby. This side the sand is nicer.' Gilbert said to cover for Meghan.

'By the way, Sam. Tomorrow is just Saturday. Why don't you stay longer? We just need to go back earlier because of the kids school but you are welcome to stay and use the villa as long as you want.' Gilbert offered.

'Yes, Sam. You deserved a vacation, you are working so hard.' Vanessa seconds Gilbert.

Sam thought for a while. 'I guess, I can. This place is wonderful and I think It won't hurt to stay for a few more days.' Sam says.

'That's great! Stay as long as you want. No one is using the villa, treat it as yours.' Gilbert gave her a warm smile. Gilbert typed something on his phone and press send.

'She's staying. Good luck! Make her happy.' Meghan read Gilbert's message.

'Thank you. Promise I will!' Meghan replied.

'Gil, who are you talking to? You have been on your phone distracted.' Vanessa questions her husband.

'No one darling, just work.' Gilbert replied.

'But you are not supposed to be working, remember?' Vanessa replied irritated.

Sam got the queue. 'Um, I think I better go. It's late. And mate good luck! I think you are sleeping outside tonight.' Sam teased Gilbert.

'Grrr, you are not helping Samantha.' Samantha just smiled and take her leave. 

Sam instead of walking back to her villa, she decided to stay outside and watch the waves hitting the shoreline, a few meters away from the other lady.  She tries to get a glimpse of her face but it is fully covered with scarf.  She thought of approaching her but decided not to.

After Samantha left, Vanessa told Gilbert, 'Now, explain dear husband of mine. You have been acting weird.'

'I was texting Meghan.' Gilbert said.

'Meghan? Meghan, as in Sam's Meghan?' Vanessa asked.

'Yes, she's here. She's the lady that Sam was pointing earlier.'

'I thought you haven't found her.' Vanessa confused.

'We did, a month ago. A lot happened to her and she asked to give her time before letting Sam knows. I agreed with her as I also want to make sure they are both safe. I don't have any more report of threat to them so I guess it's fine now.' Gilbert explained.

Vanessa kissed her husband. 'I am lucky to have you. I think you deserved a reward.' Vanessa said softly.

'The kids?' Gilbert asked.

'They are both snoring.' said Vanessa. Gilbert smiled and carried her wife bridal style inside the villa.

Sam looked back at her friends, seeing them, she smiled. And decided to walk to her villa when the lady in scarf left.

After joining Gilbert, Vanessa and the kids for breakfast.  Sam decided to hire guide to help explore the island.  She has nothing after the rest left for airport. 

She was amazed how beautiful the island and how some part of it were kept untouched. Yes, the beach front at her villa is great but the hidden part of the island is something not to miss.  The day passed by quickly, it helps her took her mind off away from Meghan for a while.