Crossing The Line With You (COMPLETED)

Chapter Three

Meghan woke up with the ray of sunlight hitting her face. She searched her phone and check on the time. It is already 7am, she needs to get up and leave.

She washed her face and brushed her teeth. She looked at herself in the mirror and decided she will just borrow the pj and sweatshirt she is wearing.

'She is probably still asleep. I will just leave her a note that I left.' She told herself.

She opens the door and was surprised to smell bacon coming from the kitchen. Maybe she has a helper who comes during weekends when she's here. She continued to walk down the stairs towards the kitchen. She was surprised to see Sam in her apron.

'Oh, hi Meghan. Good morning! Come join me for breakfast.' Sam gave her a warm smile.

'Good morning, Sam. I thought you might still be sleeping.' Meghan replied.

'I woke up early, come let's have breakfast.' pulling Meghan to her seat.

Meghan wanted to decline, but Sam said it is always lonely to eat alone, and she rarely have visitors joining her for breakfast.  They are halfway through breakfast when Sam speak.

'Umm, Meghan I know you may be tired and all but I was wondering If you won't mind coming with me. I will need to go back to my hometown and settle few things before I leave. But umm,' Sam hesitates and take another bite from her plate. 'Sorry I am not forcing you as it will be a three-hour drive, it is kind of boring without someone to talk to.' Sam paused and gave Meghan a puppy eyes. 'And I have a beachfront villa and I think you will love it.' And gave a wide grin.

Meghan knows she said she needed to stop but Sam will be away and she does not know when she will be back. And the beach is tempting. She looked at Sam and smiled.

'So, you are coming?', Meghan gave another smile.

'Great! Thanks Meghan.' She stands up and gave Meghan a hug.

'Oh, I am sorry I didn't mean to. I was just excited.' And went back to her seat. Meghan was surprised with that quick embrace but it felt good.

They decided that Meghan will drive back to her apartment to pack some of her things and Sam will pick her up around 11, and have lunch along the way.  After breakfast, Meghan offered to clean up and thank Sam.

'Hey, no need I can clean up. Go home and pack your things! I don't want you to rush. I will see you at 11?'

'Are you sure?' Sam nodded. 'Ok. See you later.'

Meghan reached her apartment 20 minutes earlier than her usual drive. Maybe it is because it is early and it is a Sunday. She still has time, there's not much for her to pack since it will be just a night. She switched on the TV to try and divert her thoughts but failed.

'Meghan, this is dangerous road you are taking.' She told herself.

'But I am not just starting to fall for her. I felt for her long time but I just could not admit it. And this time I cannot deny it anymore.' Her mind replied.

The first time Meghan saw Sam three years ago she knows there is something about her. She was captured by her gorgeous feminine look and yet a very masculine confidence that she can't explain. With her looks, she's sure both sexes would do anything to get Sam's attention. Lucky for her, she has this chance to be near her at work. She was ok with that all these time, until now.

'I don't know what's with her and Mr. Wang and what is so urgent that she will leave everything just to come to him. Whatever it is, I will just try and enjoy my time with her. What if when she comes back, they are already a couple. No! I don't see anything romantic between them but who am I to know!' Meghan growled.

It took her a while to choose all her outfits, looking at them she has the biggest smile.

'Ms. Samantha Elliot, tonight will be just you and me and I will make sure you will notice me and be reminded of me while you are away.' She burst into laughter, she's crazy she thought.

Sam, got another look in the mirror to check on herself. She always looks stunning even with simple jeans and shirt. She tried a few sunglasses and decided to use her blue Ray-ban aviator. She grabs her bag and keys. It is better to be early than make her wait, she thought.  She reached Meghan's apartment, parked her car and then walked at the lobby.

"Hey there. I am at the lobby. Don't rush we still have time."  And press send.

She is not sure what came to her and have the guts to ask Meghan to join her, but she wants her company. She will be leaving in few days and it might take a while for her to be back. She wanted to make sure that she supervised the project with Gilbert, it is personal to her.

When the lift door opens, her eyes were nailed in that direction. She never looked at Meghan that way before. Meghan caught her attention the moment she walked into her office two years ago but looking at her now in her pink spaghetti strap top and white shorts, which fits her long slender legs, she bitten her lips in admiration.

'Hey, Sam.' Meghan waved. She walked towards her and gave her a slight poke.

'Sam, are you alright?' Meghan asked.

'Oh sorry Meghan, I was lost in my thoughts. You ready to go?' Sam felt embarrassed with what just happened.

'Yeah, am ready!', Meghan smiled. I definitely caught her attention, she thought.

'Wait here I get the car.' She run out without looking back at Meghan. Walking to her car, Sam asked herself. 'What just happened?'

When Sam lost her family ten years ago, she also lost herself for a while. She tried to find what she's missing from her relationships but she felt more lost than before. After three years, her work brought her back to where she lost everything. When she saw the remains on the complex and the sign that a new building will rise in the same location, that was when she decided to go into realty. She researched everything she needed to know to land a job in realty and realized she was good at it. In a year, she had a sizeable amount of clientele. She inherited a decent amount of money from her parents which she did not even know they have and whatever money she saved from all her commissions, she decided to take the risk and the rest are history. She struggles for the first year, to the point of almost giving up until Gilbert step in and mentor her, introducing her to more people and investor. She has Gilbert to thank for all the opportunities that brought her to where she is now.

'Sam, I just gave you to avenue, you did all the work. So don't thank me, it is all you!' Gilbert always tells her whenever she will be emotional of her success.

Gilbert previously expressed having romantic interest towards Samantha but seeing her focused on her dreams and her company, he realized their relationship is really better off to stay as business partners and good friends. He even asked Sam to be the god mother of his son.

When Sam reached her car, she gets in and drive towards the lobby to pick up Meghan. She opened the door for Meghan and helped her get in. Meghan was surprised with the gesture.

'Thank you?' Still confused. Sam just gave her a smile.

'It is my way of saying thank you for helping me avoid the boring drive.' They both laughed. Sam put Meghan's stuff at the back of the car.  After nearly an hour driving there are already outside the city.

Sam spotted a sign pointing to a restaurant. They have been on the road for two hours and she can feel her stomach asking for food. She took a turn in a small road ahead and it was a hidden haven with view of the ocean. She continued to drive for another 300 meters and reached the restaurant. She looks for open space to park. Meghan was still asleep. Sam took this chance to admire the beauty beside her. Her eyes stayed on Meghan's lips.

Meghan suddenly moved and opened her eyes startling Sam.

'Oh, Sam I am so sorry! I did not realize I dozed off. I was supposed to keep you company!' Meghan said apologetically.

Sam laughed. 'It is fine, don't worry about it.' Still embarrassed for staring on Meghan's lips.

'By the way, where are we? This placed looks nice.' Meghan asked.

'Oh I saw this sign while driving and decided it is late and we should grab some food.' Sam gets out of the car and open the passenger side for Meghan.

'I can get use to this.' Meghan teased. Sam just smiled.

They walked towards to the restaurant and got themselves sandwiches. They did not spend a long time eating as they both agree to just enjoy dinner later.

Thirty minutes past and they are back on the road. Another hour drive and the surroundings are different, the long road already showing a number of villa along the beach.

'Is yours one of those? Pointing to line of villa below.

'Nope, you won't see it from here but once we make a turn will see it.' Sam replied.

They stopped in front of huge wooden gate, the same as the wooden door on Sam's apartment, there are Angel wings curved on the wood. She wonders what's with Sam and angel wings.

A dark man in his sixties opened the gate, Sam rolled down the car window and greeted the man.

'Hello, Uncle Alberto! How are you?'

'Samantha! It is so nice to see you! I am good! Go on inside! I will take care of your things.' The old man said.

They went out of the car and Alberto took out all their stuff to bring inside the villa.

The villa is not so grand but you can see that the details are carefully thought. It has a huge door opening with undistracted view of the ocean. The air flowing in and out that feels so refreshing. Meghan was enjoying the view when they heard a knock on the door.

'Uncle Rodrigo, come in.' Sam said. Rodrigo seems to be the same age as Alberto.

'Hello Samantha.' Greeted Rodrigo.

'Oh, by the ways this is Meghan she will stay with me for the night. Unfortunately again I cannot stay long and spend time with you all but I promise after all these I will .' She gave both gentlemen a warm smile.

'Oh don't worry about it, Samantha. You know we are just here and this is way more important.' Rodrigo said. 'And related to that I think we better go. They are all waiting for you.'

"Meghan, sorry I need to leave you alone for a while. I will text you Violeta's number, she is Alberto's wife in case you need anything. We just need to take care a few things and I will be back before dinner. You think you will be ok with that? I am really sorry.'

'Sam I will be fine. You see that beach!' And they laughed.

'See you later.' Sam waved at Meghan.

After they left, Meghan roamed around the villa. It has this open floor plan which gives a huge feel on it, it is equipped with modern kitchen and huge bathroom. She noticed a door on the right and opened it, it is a bedroom.

'There's only one bedroom! Do we need to share it later! Oh God!' A panic hit Meghan. 'I will just tell her I sleep outside to enjoy the fresh air. Yes, that's what I will do.' Meghan convinced herself.

She opens the fridge and found some cold beers, took one and opened it. She sat on the chair on the balcony and looked at the ocean. She can hear the gentle breaking waves onto a sandy beach, it sounds so peaceful. I hope her heart is as peaceful, she thought about Sam.