Rather Be On My Own

Chapter Twenty Three: Maybe I'm correct

"Yes, man. I had been waiting for this for a long time." Jake said looking at Sam. I loved how he looked at her.

If only someone felt like that for me. I sighed.

My body was on fire, specifically the places where I felt his touch. My hand was tingling. Why does this have to happen?

"Thank you." Luke said in a manner expressing that he meant what he said.

"No problem." I smiled as if I was unaffected.

Sam came to my side and whispered. "Sorry for being late, bestie." She paused for adding " Traffic jam, you know."

"Traffic Jam. Aha?" I nudged her. "I guess it is romance jam."

"Its nothing like that!" She clarified. But I kept giggling. "Drop that."

"Okay, madam." I said as a matter of fact. "But you're making me lonely. I know you have other important things to do but please don't make me feel ignored." And I meant every piece of what I said.

"I'm sorry." What's with people telling me sorry today. That reminded me about Luke's sorry. If I say my mind is puzzled that would be an understatement.

Maybe, he understood that he moved on and I didn't, so he was pitying me. He must be happy with Isabelle.

"Look, Allie! I'm really sorry. Don't be so sad. I thought Alex was accompanying you."

"Its okay. I was just lost in my swimming pool of thoughts or rather ocean." I squeezed guilty Sam's shoulder. "Alex was with me. All the time." That reminded me that he was supposed to pick me at eight.

I glanced at the clock to see that it's 7:14 p.m. Time passed soon I guess but still more than half an hour is left till Alex comes to pick me. I feel like I'm using that poor fellow. To get me rid of my sadness. I feel so selfish.

"What happened, Al?" Sam gave me a concerned look. I could never tell Sam about my uneasiness but she always understands somehow. That's why I love her.

"It's just nothing. Nothing important. I'll tell you."

But who said stubborn Sam will listen to me, she took me out of the cabin. Leaving Jake with Luke.

I spilled all my feelings and confusions to Sam. She seemed to understand what happened and why Luke kept on behaving weirdly but she shut her mouth and listened to my rant. I liked how she didn't ask me any question.

After our conversation in the lobby, when I was about to go up Sam stopped me.

"Wait here. I'll be back right now." She said before disappearing.

After 10 minutes she was back. Before I could lecture her, she handed me a club sandwich wrapped in clean wrap.

"There was a big line in the cafeteria. I wonder why so many people are eager to have hospital's tasteless food." She scrunched her nose to give emphasis.

My best friend was just a blessing. See somehow she understood I was hungry. I wanted to hug her so I did.

"Thanks, Sam." I sang.

"I know I'm great." She flipped her hair.

"No wonder why you got the privilege of being my best friend." I said in teasing tone. She rolled her eyes before flashing a smile.

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When we went up. Luke was deep asleep and Jake was doing something in his phone sitting on the couch adjacent to the bed. When he saw us he got up from his seat and stood with Sam.

I thought of bothering him a little.

"Jake?" I called out with a mischievous smirk playing on my lips.

"Yes, shortie?" He said and I rolled my eyes at his nickname for me.

"What boring thing were you talking to him about." I pointed at Luke's sleeping figure. "That he couldn't resist sleeping."

I knew Luke slept because of the pills the doctor prescribed him.

"Shut up, shortie. Don't act all smart. You can ask your best friend about how interesting I am." He said and then received a punch from embarrassed Sam.

I couldn't help but burst into laughter. These two. Oh my gosh!

They left afterwards and Mrs. Caldwell came.

She thanked me a million times for staying there and at last I managed to elope from there. I know she's a sweet lady but you won't want to listen to 'Thank you' repeatedly.

I waited for Alex in the lobby.

Time passed and passed but he didn't come. I was angry but a part of me was worried when I found his phone switched off.

At 10 p.m. I took a taxi to go back home with my mind heavy with emotions.

I reminded myself that I shouldn't be guilty because I waited for him for 2 freaking hours.

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