Crossing The Line With You (COMPLETED)

Chapter Twelve

Meghan was not herself the whole day.  In the morning she found herself again just watching Sam and decided to go back to her apartment after she got a message from Tommy that Sam hired a guide to explore the island.  

She has been sleep-deprived since Sam's arrival and last night was no different.  She looked at herself in the mirror, she also lost a few pounds and the dark circle around her eyes are already noticeable.   She lay on her bed looking at the ceiling, thinking of Sam when sleep came to her.  

The weather was bright and sunny almost the whole day. But later in the afternoon, the sky turns dark and showing signs of heavy rain. Sam decided to end her tour and went back to her villa.

When Sam reached her place, it was already very dark. She was about to go inside when she noticed the lady in scarf.   She was standing near the shore.  

'Maybe she will leave soon since it already started to drizzle.'  Sam thought.  Sam went inside, pour a glass of wine and decided to stay in the balcony.  

Sam looked at the sky. Now the thunder and lightning are joining forces giving warning that is going to be a heavy pour.  The lady seems like she has no plans of leaving. Sam decided to approach the lady in scarf.

'Hello, miss.' Sam tried to get the lady's attention when she was just a few feet away.

'Miss.' Sam called her again but response.  Sam now standing beside her, she still cannot get a glimpse of her face as her head was bent down.  

'Miss, I am sorry to disturb you.  Are you staying nearby?'  Still no response.  

'If you leave farther, you are welcome to stay on my villa and wait for the rain to stop.'  Sam continued pointing to the villa in front.  

As Sam still did not get any response from her, she got concerned.

'Miss, do you need help?  Or anything at all.'  Not a single movement from her.  But she heard something.  The lady is crying.

'Are you alright?'  Sam stopped hesitating and stood in front of the lady determined to get her attention. 'Miss?'

The lady raised her head and looked at Sam. 

Sam almost lost her balance and move few steps back. That blue eyes, the same warm blue eyes.  She will never forget that blue eyes.  Here body froze.  She tried to speak but no words came out.  

The rain is now pouring,  the lightning brightening the sky followed by the sounds of thunder. 

But the two just stayed looking at each other, no words, just tears.

Sam unsure if the wetness she can feel from her face are from the rain or from the all the emotions she has been keeping all these times.

Meghan mumbled, 'I'm sorry.' Sam did not hear what she said but she read her lips.

Sam made a small step, then another until Meghan is just a feet away. 

Sam took the last step, reaching Meghan.  She grabs her and hugged her tight not letting her go. She did not say a word, she didn't ask. She just hold her. She's not sure what happened to her, if she's still in danger. She's just thankful she's here now and whatever the future holds for them, she will be there for her and that is all that matters.

She felt Meghan's hand move on her back, embracing her.

'I'm sorry.' Meghan said.

'I love you Meghan!  I love you so much!' Sam whispered to Meghan's ear, not letting her go.

They stayed holding each other under the pouring rain.

They didn't move, they just found comfort feeling each others warmth.

For how long...

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'Mr. Wang?' Tommy called Gilbert on his phone.

'Yes Tommy, is everything alright?  Did something happened to Sam?  Meghan?'  Gilbert sounds worried.

'No Mr. Wang.  They are together actually.  They are fine but Bruce and I are worried that they might get sick as they have been standing under the heavy rain for almost an hour now and I don't think they plan to move anytime soon.'  Tommy said.

Gilbert smiled from the other line.  'I think those two got to your feminine side Tommy.'  Gilbert laughed.

'Sir?'  Tommy confused.

'Just kidding Tommy.'  Gilbert said.

'I think you better take those two inside the villa.  They can continue with their reunion dry for now.'  Gilbert silently chuckles.  

'Yes Mr. Wang.' Tommy replied.

'And Tommy, I think it is time we give them some private time.  You and Bruce find something else to do but still be vigilant.'

'I understand Mr.  Wang.  Thank you and good bye.'  The line was cut.

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Ten minutes after the call to Gilbert, Tommy and Bruce appeared beside Sam and Meghan with umbrella and towel in each hand.

'Ms. Elliot. Ms. Whitman.'  Tommy said.  'We are sorry to disturb you but I am afraid you both will get sick if you continue to stay under the rain.' 

Sam noticed the two guys beside them but stayed holding Meghan.  

'Tommy, do you two mind to just keep those umbrella on top of our head for a while?'

'Our pleasure Ms. Elliot.'  Bruce replied.  The two men just stood there.  

Sam let go of Meghan but kept her near.  She took the towel from Bruce and wrapped it around Meghan.  She took the other towel from Tommy and put it around her shoulder.

She took the umbrella from Bruce and put it on top of her and Meghan.  

'Thank you both.  I think you also need to get out of the rain.  I will take it from here.'  Sam said.

'Ok, Miss Elliot.  Please call me if you need anything.'  Tommy said.

'I will Tommy.  Thanks again.' She looked at the two men in front of them.

Sam put her arms around Meghan's shoulder and guide her towards the villa.

When they reached the villa, Sam took Meghan directly in bathroom, put her under the shower.  Noticing Meghan is not moving, she joins her and helped her wash up.  She put Meghan in bathrobe and wrap her hair in towel.  She did the same for herself.  

Meghan hasn't said a word.  Sam understands there are too much emotion right now.

She sat Meghan in front of the vanity, took the hair dryer and started blowing air to her and Meghan's hair.  

She opens the wardrobe and got PJ and sweatshirt for her and Meghan.

'I'll prepare tea for us.'  Sam whispered to Meghan.  She looked at Meghan for any reaction.  She nods.  Sam took another minute and stands up and walked towards the kitchen.

Sam is fine if Meghan needs more time.  She is just happy she is back. 

She took the teapot, pour hot water in it and add the tea bags. She searches for cups in cupboard.  When she turned around, Meghan was in front of her.

'Sam.' Meghan said her name in a soft voice.  Sam put down the cups and lift Meghan's chin so she can see her face and that blue eyes she misses so much.

'I'm sorry Sam.  I'm sorry for leaving.  I am so sorry for making you worry all these time.'  Meghan said, tears coming down on her cheeks.

'Meghan, baby.  You don't need to apologized.  I understand.  I already know about what happened.  About your sister, about your parents, about your past.  We all have our past, it is all behind us now.  What's important is you are back, with me.  Whatever happens I will be with you, I will protect you.'  Sam said in a loving voice her hand in one of Meghan's and the wiping her tears.

Meghan took Sam's hands and kissed them.  

'I love you Sam.'  Meghan said

'I love you too Meghan.' Replied Sam.  Taking Meghan into another warm embrace.

'I miss you.'  Sam whispered into Meghan's ears.  Meghan let go of Sam, took one of her hand and led her to the bedroom.

'How about our tea?' Asked Sam.

'I guess we can both agree that the tea can wait?'  Meghan looks at Sam and smiled.

Sam followed Meghan in the bedroom, then closed the door behind her.