Stockholm Syndrome (BWWM)

Chapter 17

I wake up on my couch with a dazed feeling as I glance towards the windows. Holy, shit. It's dark out which meant I overslept and missed work! I sit up on the couch and notice Sam sitting on the chair opposite of me with his computer on his lap.

"Sam why the hell didn't you wake me up?" I hiss.

He looks up from the screen and smiles. "Hey sleepy head."

"Sam." I growl.

"You were very tired, you needed rest."

"I missed work! Are you intentionally trying to get me fired?" I stand up and bawl my fists at my sides.

"Relax, I'm sure you won't be fired over one day." He reassures.

I grab my phone from my coffee table and there are two texts from Rodney, he probably is wondering where I am. I send a text to him explaining that I overslept and I wasn't feeling too well. I feel horrible lying to him but he won't be as upset if I tell him I'm sick.

"I can't believe you didn't wake me up."

"It's not such a big deal." Sam says as he closes his laptop.

"You've gone a little too far this time. I'm sick of your obsessiveness."

I head upstairs and I can feel him following me.

"Obsessiveness? Really? I forgot to wake you up, big deal."

"You did it on purpose and only because you don't want me working at the coffee shop anymore."

Sam doesn't respond and I storm into my room. Sometimes he was too much. I needed to be alone, to see Kayla or my sister.

"Don't be upset."

"I need to be alone. Without you or Chris following me around like a lost puppy." I say frustrated.

Sam's eyes harden. "You don't enjoy my company?"

"I do. But, sometimes you do things that upset me and right now I don't want to be around you."

"I see how it is."

Before I can respond he turns on his heel and heads back downstairs. I hurry to the banister and watch as he leaves my apartment, slamming the door behind him. Geez, what is his problem?

An hour later, I'm sitting in my bed writing a letter to my mother and every now and then looking out my window at Chris' car that is parked outside my apartment. Of course, Sam made the poor man watch my place all night. I was just upset at him for needing space and he does something like this? Once I finish my letter I stamp it and suddenly realize I am lonely. Yes, I was mad at Sam but I got over it and I regret being so rude to him.

I decide to send him a text.

I'm sorry for being such a bitch. But, sometimes you control my life too much and I need space. I was upset because you didn't wake me up for my job, the only thing that allows me to pay my bills. I feel like you don't communicate well enough with me and I just want to know how you feel. I know you don't like Rodney, even though I've told you several times that he's a friend, but you can't sabotage my job. I miss you and I'm sorry for snapping at you, but I was upset. I love you. - C

As I'm putting up my hair for the night, after a hot shower and a small dinner, Sam texts me back.

Yes, you were a bit rude. But I wouldn't say a bitch? I didn't wake you because you seemed really tired and doctors recommend you receive at least eight hours of sleep a night. Don't say anything about paying bills when I have offered to have you move in with me or even pay your bills on my own. I feel as if I communicate with you very well, I'm communicating with you now aren't I? Yes, Ryan isn't on my best friends list but I wasn't trying to sabotage your job. I miss you too and if you need space I'll stay away even though Chris will be looking after you. I still want you safe even though you're upset with me. - S