Daring to Love

Chapter 10

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Diana pov

Sam approached us and angrily questioned, "who is he? And what are you doing with him?". I tried to explain that I didn't know the person and he was just giving me a ride, but before I could complete my sentence, Sam interrupted me , criticizing my choice and suggesting I should have booked a taxi instead. Just as Sam was about to continue his sentence, he was rudely interrupted by the Mr. Biker, who said "your welcome." While looking at me and rode off.

I turned around and saw Sam looking at me, muttering something that sounded like 'slut' or some other term, but I wasn't sure so I questioned him about what he said that the guys was butting in whole he was speaking. I wasn't entirely convinced by his response.

We entered the hotel, and a waiter approached us, escorting us to our table. As we sat down I apologized, causing him to pause while drinking his water. He reassured me that it's okay, but warned me not to do it again. Just then I received a message from sofi asking if I reached my destination or not. I was in middle of replying when Sam snatched my phone away, making me shock as hell as he briefly glanced at it before putting it on his pocket and said "I don't want you focusing on anyone but me."

The words hung in the air, leaving me speechless and tacken aback. I couldn't believe what I was hearing. I tried to explain that Sofi was just checking in, but he wasn't interested in hearing my side. I attempted to distract myself by waiting for the menu so I could at least AT LEAST I could enjoy my food, but we weren't provided with the menu and Sam was preoccupied starting at me.

I started feeling self-conscious then I decided to ask him "menu didn't... " And yes again I was interrupted by him. Ughhhh one more time and I'll go from here.

"Ohh, I completely forgot to mention that I already ordered my favourite dishes for us. It slipped my mind because of that distraction caused by your beauty.", he said in a flirtatious manner. "Ohh" was all I could manage to say followed by awkward laugh. His flirtatious comments and gesture that once make be blush like tomato no longer held the same charm. and I couldn't understand why I had allowed myself to be in this situation.

"Why so quite my love?"
"Im just not much of a talker.", i replied softly, feeling a ting of disappointment in his eyes.
"Oh, I see... Well, it just makes me carve to hear your angelic voice even more. Challenges are something I enjoy, and you, my dear, will be my favourite one. And you look radiant by the way.", he remarked, his gaze lingering on me with a hint of desire.

"Thank you...", i murmure. The waiter interrupted us, placing the food on the table and saying, "sir ma'am your order." I quickly moved my hands away from Sam's suddenly needing my personal space. As I saw the delicious spread of Lasagna , Crispy Smashed Brussels Sprouts and Italian red wine in front of us.

Trying to keep my composure, I took a deep breath and changed the subject "umm Sam.?", i said taking a bite of my Lasagna.
"I've a game called 20 question. Do you mind if we play? It's too quite for my liking." I wasn't kidding when I mentioned I'm not good with silence. My meals with my three monkeys are always lively, be with Sofia never stopping talking and Bella trying to keep her quite.

It's a stark contrast to this quite dinner with Sam.
Sam nodded and looked at me with interest. "Sure, that sounds interesting. I would like to know more about you." He said, taking a sip his red wine. Despite my disappointment, i decided to give him a chance and see if this game could help us connect on a deeper level and understand each other better.

"Okay so let's start with simple favourite colour?" I asked
"Blue and white",he replied
"Black and white" .
"My turn your favourite tv show, drama, web series anything?" He asked taking bite of Crispy Smashed Brussels Sprouts.
"F.R.I.E.N.D.S"
" Ohh I love that too but mine is sex education."

"Oh int....... interesting, how about pets?", I asked
"I'm not a fan of pets. My family wanted to have them, but they have because of me. However, after I move out, they finally got a dog. But ive to admit, I'm not found of dogs."
I was shocked, that would be an understatement.
"But I absolutely love dogs and I'm planning to get one." I said.
"Ohh, that might cause problems in the near future", he said and we carried on with our meal, delving deeper into the conversation.

By the end of it, i realised that we were complete opposite except that we only one thing in common and that is white colour, a fact that could pose challenges in the future. As the night wore on, we finished our meal and wrapped our QnA session. Glancing at the time, i realised it was already past 11:30, and I realised I still hadn't replied to a text from Sofia.

The idea of them worrying about me made me slightly uneasy. When we went outside, I saw Bella getting out the car and walking towards us. My heart start racing as she approached me, and I couldn't help but panic when she unleashed her anger on me. " What the fuck do you think of you are doing? Leaving Sofia on read and giving us a scare?you are enjoying this aren't you?" She yelled, her voice filled with anger and concern.

In hushed tone, i tried to clam Bella down, knowing that this wasn't the right place or time for a confrontation. Bella glanced at Sam, who had come closer to us, and then back at me. Her threat was clear as she warned me, "if you ever do this again, I'll make sure you regret it." The seriousness in her voice sent chills down my spine, and I knew I had to make things right.

"Alright let's go now.", I said, grabbing her arm and pulling her along. Just as we were about to leave, Sam called out from behind, "Diana your phone.". Bella looked at me, confusion evident on her face. Sam approached us and handed me the phone, his voice barely audible as he wishpered in my ear, "were you pretending to forget your phone so that I could come behind you and give it to you?"

"Well, I don't mind doing that for you, my love."
He said, planting a kiss on my.........

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~Jennifer