An Arranged Marriage...Or Not? (On Hold)

Chapter 18

Chapter 18:

Love can be a dangerous thing. But it can also be beautiful. I love Tommy; or rather, I loved Tommy. What Matthew said was true - I was strung up on somebody who would never come back into my life. And Matthew does seem like a genuinely sweet person. But was I strong enough to take down my walls that I spent so long building up? Was I strong enough to let myself love again?

"Sam, there's something you need to know," Scott said, walking into my bedroom.

I looked up at my cousin. "Just give me a moment. I'll be down after I shower."

Scott nodded and left my room. I grabbed my clothes and walked into the bathroom attached to my room. I made sure the water was the perfect temperature before getting in. I let the warm water wash away the tension in my back and focused on what needed to be done. I had to focus on getting to Nash. I couldn't let myself get distracted with love. Not again.

I turned the shower off and wrapped a towel around my body. Looking in the mirror, I didn't see the girl I was just a few short weeks ago. I was stronger now. I wasn't the girl who depended on others.

I pulled on my clothes and made my way down to the living room where everyone was seated. 

"What did you need to tell me?" I asked.

"Samantha, you should sit down," Scott said.

I furrowed my eyebrows and sat down next to Matthew and Peter.

"What's going on?"

Scott sighed. "We got a message today. I don't know how, but we were found by Nash's gang. Only thing is, it's not Nash's gang anymore. Tommy is alive, Sam. And he's their leader. He's looking to take us down."

"What? Tommy wouldn't do that!" I exclaimed.

"Sam, listen to me. I would not lie to you about this. I am completely serious. We need to buckle down with our training and then plan our attack," Scott continued.

I shook my head. "I...I can't deal with this right now."

"Sam, don't you dare go off again," my cousin hissed.

I glared. "Do not tell me how to live my life, Scott."

I picked up my bag and slipped my flip-flops on. I made my way to my car and drove to one of the places where I could think. The beach.

~Matthew's POV:

I looked at the door and then back at Scott. "I told you that she wouldn't be able to take the news that Tommy is alive; let alone that he is trying to take us down."

"She deserves to know, Matthew. And let me remind you. You are a temporary member of this gang. And frankly, not all of us were okay with Sam bringing you guys in here," Scott glared at me.

"Whatever," I rolled my eyes.

I got up and ran down to the car that I had rented. I drove around for what seems like hours until I saw the familiar car parked outside the beach. I stopped the car and jumped out once I was parked.

I saw Sam standing at the shore line, her hair now in a messy bun. It was crazy how fast I was falling for this girl.

"I know you're here, Matthew," she sighed. "I was wondering how long it was going to take you to find me."

"You had me worried, Sam," I told her.

I put an arm around her shoulder; expecting her to push me away. I was surprised when she leaned into me more. 

"Do I deserve to be happy, Matt?" she asked.

I was shocked. "Of course! Why do you ask that?"

Sam shrugged. "I don't know. I want to be happy, Matt. I really do. I just don't know if I know how to be happy anymore."

"Then give me a chance, Sam. Give me a chance to prove to you that I can make you happy," I begged. Wow, I kinda sound pathetic.

"I don't know, Matt."

I pulled away and looked at her. "Samantha, you are one of the most gorgeous girls I have ever met.  I don't care that we just met several days ago. I want to be the one to make you happy. I want to be the one you wake up to every morning. I want to be the one who gets to see you at your worst and and your best. Sam, I want to love you."

Tears filled her eyes. "Matt..."

"I get that you don't love me. I understand. But I really want you to try. I want that once chance to prove to you that I am the one you can spend your life with."

"I'll give you a chance, Matt. Don't screw it up. I can't take another heartbreak," Sam said after a moment.

"Really?" I asked.

Sam chuckled. "Yes, really."

I picked Sam up and spun her in a circle. Her laugh filled my ears and I knew that I wanted to make sure she was always happy. I knew it would be a challenge, but I was willing to do it.

~Tommy's POV:

I watched from a distance as Sam and my once best friend cuddled on the beach. My heart was breaking, but I deserved it. I left her when she needed me most and I knew that Matt would make her happy. But that didn't mean I couldn't have fun torturing them. It's just who I was now.

"Get ready, babe. You're about to have the battle of your life," I smirked.

I turned and walked back to the car that Nate had rented. He was sitting behind the wheel and when I got in the passenger seat, he looked at me.

"Well?" he asked.

"Turns out that Sam is finding it pretty easy to move on. She's already hanging onto Matt."

"Are you going to get her back?" 

I looked at Nate. "I don't know yet. I'm deciding whether or not to torture them both, let them go and be happy, or kill one of them."

"I think you should torture them both and make the other watch," Nate said.

I grinned. "I knew there was a reason I kept you around."

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A/N: I updated again! Yippee!! This isn't my best update, but it'll do until I can update again. This is more of a filler chapter, but you get to see more of Matthew and Sam!

What do you think? Will Matthew and Sam get a happy ending? Or will Tommy end up ruining everything? 

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