(English) The Change

This is bad

Samantha's POV

It was amazing, and it felt as it always had. In this moment it is actually happening. No dream, just reality.

The feeling of Phillip's lips against mine was one of the most amazing feelings. For so long all the dreams I have had of Phillip and finally it was a reality. My heart couldn't help but flutter and my stomach fill with butterflies as he kissed me so deep. Like I was his most precious object. Even as deep as his lips sank into mine it was also so gentle. Nothing like Jerome.

"OMG JEROME!"

This made my mind snap back and I pulled myself away from Phillip. I had completely forgotten about meeting Jerome for lunch. I knew if I was late there would be a mountain of abuse headed my way.

"Samantha, I'll never let him hurt you again. Stop worrying about him. You are the most important thing in my life and that means my most precious." I knew looking into Phillip's eyes there wasnt a need to worry, but at the same time Phillip had no idea at the measures of Jerome's cruelty.

"If he even breathes in your direction wrong, he will regret it. I've come too far and waited too long for anything to happen to you now. Samantha I love you and you are my beautiful one. No man dare to ever hurt you again. I promise you that." I felt so safe with Phillip and I didn't want to leave his side. But I knew I had to meet Jerome for lunch, if I didn't show up he would know something was going on.

"Phillip I love you too. But I cant up and abandon Jerome. You dont know him like I do. You dont know the lengths he'll go to for revenge if I cross him. I have to be cautious and make sure that things end on his terms or there will be severe consequences." He could tell that I was terrified of Jerome, and I could see the pain it caused him in his eyes. I know Phillip wanted to keep me safe, but if Jerome knew I was ending things with him and knew I was ending things with him for somebody else, I knew he would take swift revenge on me or Phillip. Or both of us.

I looked down at my watch. Oh no, 10 minutes until 1. I knew I was never going to make it to the cafeteria in time. I hurried to get my bearings and head straight for the cafeteria. Hoping and praying in my mind that I would at least get to the door in time. "Samantha, wait!" I heard Phillip trying to run and catch up with me. I didn't want to run from him but i knew i had to make it to the cafeteria in time, or at least try to.

As i reached the cafeteria door i looked down at my watch. Oh no, I'm 4 minutes late. I could see through the glass door Jerome sitting at a table. His fingers steadily tapping the table. This wasnt a good sign. I had to think quick. What can i say to excuse me for being late? After being late this morning and Phillip finishing my statement, i knew i had to think of something good or suffer the consequences.

As I opened the cafeteria door I realized my shirt looked a little disheveled. Other people might not notice little things like that, but Jerome would. I began straightening out my shirt and hopped in line to grab a tray and some lunch. I figured if I went ahead and grabbed lunch before heading over to the table Jerome might think I was just caught up in line.

I made it through the line and walked towards the table. If they could actually be on fire Jerome's eyes would have been and my head exploding from the flames. I could tell he was in no mood.

"Where the hell have you been? Do you know you're 5 minutes late? What the f**k is your problem today? Did you suddenly forget how to tell time Samantha?" I could feel the anger and rage radiating off him like a nuclear bomb. "Jerome I'm sorry. The professors lecture ran a little over today, then I forgot my books and I had to stop at the restroom. I'm so sorry, please forgive me. Look, I got your favorite lunch." I said to him placing the tray of pizza and fries right in front of him hoping that somehow his anger would subside in some way and maybe he would start to feel my remorse.

"This will do for now but it's no excuse. What have I told you about making me wait? That's twice today I've had to wait on you." I could feel his eyes like 2 red hot pokers trying to burn through me. Then something I didn't expect.

"If this happens again you'll regret it." Grabbing my upper arm as he said those words. I could feel the tightness in his hand. Hes never put his hands on me in anger. This was a new move. And it terrified me. I could feel as his grip tightened on my arm that there would be bruising. "Please Jerome, you're hurting my arm." I said in almost a whisper. I could feel the tears coming to my eyes.

"Stop your crying b***h or I'll give you a reason to cry. Dont make things worse for yourself." Making sure to say this to me low enough where no one around us could hear what he was saying. I didn't know what to do, if for the first time he was grabbing my arm to hurt, what would he do if we were alone. Things were changing in him again. All I could think was are things about to get worse?