Someone Like You

The Getaway

Quarantine was over and it was time to get back on set. Samantha was getting her hair and makeup done when she was scrolling through IG. It was her worst mistake. She was receiving hate. Some from the show and some containing to her and her ex boyfriend. Some fans were messaging her angry about The Bigger Picture episode, her ex, her character in general, she was overwhelmed. Fans were waiting outside of the gate to meet the cast. "Hi, I love your character" fans were asking for autographs at the gate. "Thank you" Samantha signed her signature and posed for a few pictures. "Hi Samantha, I love you but I hate your character. I feel like Layla deserves Spencer, not Olivia" Samantha forced a smile, not responding. "Why did y'all have to put that footage in that last episode of All American? My daughter watches your show, I'm no longer allowing her too, thanks a lot" Michael walked to the gate, the girls went crazy. Samantha sighed one more before turning around, walking away quick. "Sam?" Daniel called out her name but she walked passed him before she started to run off "Sam?!"

When she got to her trailer she hit the door 3 times before running her hand through her hair. Her hands were shaky. She sat down on the couch, hyperventilating. Daniel walked in and closed the door immediately. He rushed to her side "Baby, hey" he hugged her. She let out an aggressive scream out of frustration. Tears soon came down her face. Daniel had no idea what was going on. "I feel like I'm suffocating in the middle of the street, and no one can see me dying" she sobbed into his chest. The hate was overwhelming for her. She never experienced this before until recently. She didn't understand why. She just wanted to get away. He knew exactly what he had to do because he could tell that she was stressed. "Can I talk to you.." he placed his hands in his pockets. "Of course you can, what's up?" He sighed deeply "Uh, I don't normally do this. This actually makes me feel uncomfortable. But, I need a favor..." he trailed off. "What is it?" She could tell that he was serious because he never asks for anything. When he explained everything to NK, she understood. She wanted a healthy Sam. She knew about her depression and anxiety and wanted her to take it seriously. Daniel got back to Samantha's trailer. She was seated on the couch with her knees to her chest. "Baby, we're leaving" he told her. "Leaving?" He walked up to her, kneeling down in front of her. "I want you to come with me, to Mexico" she was confused. "Mexico?" He took her hand before nodding "Yes."

She was looking out the window as he was driving. He was playing H.E.R. debut album on low. Samantha was looking at the view from her passenger window, trying to block all the hate she's been receiving from out of her head. He glanced over at her before slowly taking her hand in his, intertwining their fingers. He brought her hand to his, kissing it. She slowly rested her head against the window, shutting her eyes. She never told daniel what was bothering her. The fact that he knew something was wrong and decided to make a quick getaway trip at the last minute meant a lot to her. She got the messages from so-called fans. Some saying how she doesn't like black men. Some being very disrespectful by saying she doesn't deserve Daniel and that she's horrible actress. It was overwhelming and painful for her to read. She decided to take a break from Instagram and stick to TikTok. He drove straight through. When he arrived he didn't want to wake her up because he knew she hasn't gotten much sleep recently. But also wanted her to be in bed where she'll be a lot more comfortable. "Sam?" Daniel rubbed her shoulder. She slowly opened her eyes "yes baby?" A smile formed on his face when he heard her much deeper voice from being sleep "we're here."

She got out the car, looking around. It was peaceful. A house on the beach. She was amazed. He took their bags and brought them inside. He sat them down nearby the bed. "So..." she yawned. "Still tired?" He chuckled. "No" she lied. "Such a bad liar" he pulled the blanket back before looking at her. She kicked her shoes off before crawling into bed. Daniel pulled the blanket up a little before leaning down, kissing her on her forehead. "Get some rest" he was about to stand up straight to walk away but she grabbed his arm "lay with me, please..." he nodded. He kicked his shoes off before getting into bed. He wrapped an arm around her, she rested her head against his chest. "Thank you.." she whispered. "You don't need to thank me" he kissed the top of her head.

Daniel fell asleep a few times but it was broken sleep, meanwhile, Sam slept the entire 6 hours. "You're awake" a smile formed on his face. She stretched a little "yeah.. how long have I been out?" He looked at his phone "hm.. for about 6 hours" she was surprised. "Wow.. must've been really tired. I'm sorry..." he shook his head. "I told you, don't apologize. This trip is for you. So that you could recharge your heart and soul. You seemed stressed" she sat up sighing. "Well when you have fans who you at least were fans, who really hate you, that hurts... I'm getting a lot of love from fans, don't get me wrong. The edits that they make, the posts that they make, just the things they tag me in, but... I also get a lot of hate. It makes me sad Daniel. And the things they were saying at the gate..." he sat up and looked at her. "Fuck them. Baby what you need to know, they're not your fans. Your fans would not say anything to hurt you. Just stop reading that stuff. It's just gonna mess up your mental health and, I don't like to see you sad. So... while you were sleeping, I took your phone and hide it. This is a no phone zone. Just the two of us, enjoying each other's company while we are away from all of that madness" she started to smile, giving him a hug. "I love you so much baby. This means so much too me. I know you won't wanna hear this but... sometimes I feel like they're right, I don't deserve you..." she looked down. "Don't tell me what you feel, tell me what you know" she looked up to meet his eyes. " I feel so safe and so secure when I'm in your arms. I feel so loved and so appreciate it" she told him. "That's because you are my love" he kissed her softly. "Get dressed,
we have the rest of this evening to enjoy together."

TO BE CONTINUED