Summary: Sam and his siblings just received word about their parents' death a few days ago. He had been going around in a funk as he started to truly see how short life is and tomorrow isn't promised to anyone. So, he's determined to win Mercedes ba...
Story Six-Cause I Love You (A short story is actually taken from the upcoming junior year of college story) And that hasn't been written yet. I hope you enjoy this short story.
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Mercedes Jones
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Sam Evans
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Sam stood at the top of the stairs, in the center of the outdoor Student Union grounds. He had his guitar strapped carefully to his back while a group of guys were getting their instruments ready at the university's outdoor stage, just fifteen feet away from him. He looked across the concrete and lawn to where they were. A red-head guy, named Tim, looked up at him and gave the thumbs up. He smiled and gave a thumbs-up as well. He was so thankful that the guys in the band agreed to help him with this. He was a proud member of the band and they were proud to have him.
Having Sam in the band, made them seem cooler. And besides, they loved Mercedes. She was so sweet to them. Always was around helping them and acting as a surrogate mom to them. It was just her nature. And Sam knew that someday she was going to be a great mother. The mother to his kids. But before that could ever happen, he had to get her back in his life. He had to win her heart once again.
He glanced at his cell phone and saw she should have been here already. He looked up and didn't see her. He turned his head towards the far left, past all the crowds of kids, and noticed her dressed in a purple and blue off-the-shoulder top and blue jeans with a pair of purple heeled boots. She was walking next to her current boyfriend, Kieran Connor. "Her soon-to-be ex-boyfriend," Sam muttered to himself.
"Come on, Kier." Mercedes said, taking his hand into hers and leading him towards the outdoor stage area called, 'The Common'. "There is supposed to be a great show at the common today." She told him while smiling. Kieran simply looked at her as let her lead him to the crowded. "Bandia, I'm truthfully not in the mood." He said in his thick Irish accent. "But for me, you are. Right?" Mercedes asked in a loving tone. "Yes, Mercy." He said as they stopped in the middle of the crowd before he cupped her left cheek with his free hand. "For you." He softly spoke to her in the same loving tone. Mercedes beamed a bright grin while looking into his eyes.
Sam noticed them from his view atop of the stairs of the Student Union building. He narrowed his eyes as he knew it had to be now or never. He turned on his Bluetooth battery pack attached to the back of his jeans and then adjusted the wireless concert headphone mic on his head. He watched them still staring at one another before he spoke. "Excuse me, everyone!" He said loud and clear, gaining the attention of everyone that was around the area.
"I'm Sam Evans." He said as the crowd cheered around him before noticing Mercedes and Kieran turn to face the direction he was in. He waited until the cheering died down before he continued to speak. "I'm sure that you know that I just received news that my parents died in a car accident. Their bodies will be buried in Lima and funeral will be in a few days." He said looking down at his feet before deeply exhaling to look back up, locking his gaze onto Mercedes.
"I have been doing some thinking about life, love, friends, and family." He stated into the microphone. "I've learned that not only is life truly short. But if you don't fix what's wrong in your life and stand by things you believe in, then you'll forever regret what should have and could have been."
He watched the crowd either nod in agreement or look off to think about his words. " I can't change things that are now long gone. But I can change and fix what's still wrong now." Sam in a definite, deep tone. "Diva, you know, you and I belong together. We are forever connected. I've lost you and got you back twice." He said as he adjusted his guitar and held it ready to play. "I am going to win you back again. And this time, I'm never letting you go."
Mercedes stood there in shock while Kieran stood there getting angry. "How dare he!" Kieran said, narrowing his eyes and wrapped his arm around Mercedes' shoulder. "Mercy, do you want to leave?" He asked her. "Yes. Let's go." She said before they turned and were about to walk off. "Mercedes! Wait! Please!" Sam said so loudly into the mic, it caused everyone to turn to look at her. Mercedes and Kieran stopped walking as everyone continued to stare at them. Sam exhaled a deep breath before he bit down on his lip for a second.
He watched Mercedes and Kieran turn back and face him again. Sam bit down on his lip once, for a second before he continued to speak. "Let me tell you what's in my heart. Let me explain how I feel. Let me lay it all on the line, Cedes." Sam told her in front of everyone. "And after it's all said and done, if it doesn't have any effect on you, I won't bother you again. I promise. After all, I have nothing left to lose." Sam softly said before placing his hand on his mic and turning away to mutter to himself. "And everything to gain." He removed his hand from his mic before turning back towards her and the crowd to wait for her decision.
A/N: Bandia- (the Irish word for goddess) I got it from :
