All of You

Chapter 4: The meeting

Sam's POV

Two weeks has passed since my sister's surgery since I need to attend to my sister's need. A staff told me that my sister's hospital room will be assigned to an expensive room for free because an anonymous person paid all the expenses for my sister's speedy recovery. I was hesitant at first but I accepted it since it is for my sister's welfare. The doctors and nurses really paid attention on my sister's recovery. I was thankful to them and to the mysterious person that helped us.

However, I was absent for that long in my two jobs. I decided I'll go to work because my boss, Cory will worry about my whereabouts if I still don't show up. He cares about me because he is my childhood friend. "Sammie, where were you for the past two weeks. You only texted me that you will be absent but you never told me the reason?" he asked calling me with his endearment.

"Ahm, Tanya is in the hospital. I found out she has to undergo a surgery because of an inherited heart disease." I told him and he hugged me. I feel I want to cry because I need a friend hug for all the things that happened. But I acted strong again because I don't want others to feel deep pity for everything I have gone through. "What? You did not tell me so I can help you financially." he said while releasing me from his hug but I don't want to borrow money from him. I owe too much from him. He owns the house where my siblings and I are staying. "No. It is paid already." I answered. "How did you do it?" He asked again because he knows I am not that financially stable. "Well, ahmmm. I asked for donation from the local government agency." I lied, if he knew what I did he will probably hate me. "Wow! That's good but if you need help, always remember I am here." he said and hold both of my hands. "You know I'll do anything from you. because I..." I listened to him but he stopped when someone fakely cough near to us.

I look at the person and saw Dylan at the counter and looking at the menus. "Sammie, I-I'll just get something in the storage room." he said shyly and left me with this man that I loathe. Why is he here? Does he know me? proably not since I never remove my mask.

I breathe heavily so I can calm myself. "Sir, good morning. What's your order?" he looked at me and said "Brewed coffee no sugar and creamer and ham sandwich." He looks mad but I must be mad here. "Okay, to go sir?" I asked. I hoped that he will not stay here. "Nope, for dine in Sam" he said. "You know my name?" I asked him back because I never told him my name. "It's written in your name tag." he smirked. "Why you asked have we meet before Sam or you prefer Sammie?" he asked. "N-No, sir. I just asked. No, I prefer Sam sir." I want to kill myself for having a big mouth.

He offered his payment and I handed him the receipt. "You can take a sit. I'll just serve your order in awhile." I said because I want him to leave me alone. I am intimidated by his presence. "I'll just wait here." he said.

Why is he getting on my nerves? I gave his orders as soon as possible that I can. He left the counter holding his tray of orders after saying thank you to me.

After a few hours, I think I am not feeling well. I think it is because the rain is coming and I felt cold today. Also I was bothered for many days because I feel that someone is staring and following me but I never had the chance to caught him.

I asked Cory if I could take a half day and he agreed since he noticed that I don't feel well. He offered to drive me home but I declined because there are customers that he need to attend to. When he bid goodbye I grabbed my coat and exited the cafe.

However, I noticed that Dylan is nowhere to be found in the cafe. Maybe he left while I am busy talking with my boss. But why I am curious about his whereabouts? I am thinking about him too much. I am walking on the streets when I bumped to someone.