The next day Sammy sat alone at the lunch table. Kyle was dealing with a serious case of the flu, which had him missing days. The one person he didn't want to see was standing in his face. She was wearing a white top with a blue skirt, her eyes fixed on him.
''What do you want''? he asked frowning.
''Can I talk to you for a second'' she sat down putting her purse on the table. He didn't want to talk of course, but there was no getting rid of her.
''I'm sorry about the other day I really am''.
''So that's what you came to tell me Taylor''? he asked.
''Not only that, me and Matt weren't serious''. That made him think, now he felt like an idiot for sure.
''The reason I'm here is to ask you for a favor''.
''Favor from me''? he said.
''Yes I need your help''. He leaned in closer to her she seemed nervous.
''I can't tell you right here, not now but is there a place we could meet''?
''The lake''? he wrote down the directions on a piece of paper.
''Meet me there around 6:30 tonight alright''?.
''Alright'' she said leaving. He watched her, this came at a total surprise.
Sammy sat on the ground looking at his watch it was time for her to show. He was so nervous, his heart pounded. After all the girl who ignored him for three years needed his help. She arrived smiling at him.
''Hey you made it'' he said Taylor looked around.
''I've never been out here before it's beautiful''.
''Yeah it is''.
''Sammy I wouldn't have come to you if I didn't need your help''. He looked at her, she was worried that got his attention.
''So how can I help you''?
''It's my dad..........he's missing''.
''Missing? what do you mean''? he asked.
''I don't know he hasn't called me in weeks he always calls me Sammy''.
''Taylor what do you want me to do i'm not the police''.
''I want you to come with me to Seattle and help me find him''.
''What? help you search for your missing father''?
''Yes.......I know it sounds weird but i have to find him'' she said.
''I don't know what to say''.
''Will you help me Sammy''? He went silent for a second, it wasn't everyday you heard something like this. She was hurt, it showed but how .......could he go threw with saying yes.
''Taylor I want to help you i really do, but i can't''.
''Thanks for nothing'' she said leaving. That made him feel bad laying on his bed wide awake. He wanted to help her, but how to go about it was a mystery. All his life he been dealing with that exact pain. His mother stood at the doorway. She sat on the edge of his bed looking at him.
''Something's bothering you I can tell''.
''It's nothing''. She knew better than that though.
''You know you can always talk to me about anything''. He sat up looking at her.
''There's this girl at my school........she needs my help''.
''With what''? she asked looking concerned.
''She's looking for her missing father and wants me to come with her''.
''Sammy that sounds serious''.
''The best part is this he's in Seattle somewhere''.
''Seattle''?
''Yes i'm confused mom I really am''. She already understood why he didn't know how to help her. This was the exact struggle her young son faced. He spent the last four years battling demons.
''Sammy what do you feel you need to do''? He shrugged his shoulders, the thought was so depressing.
''Think about it....I know it's been very hard on you but try''.
''It's been four long years mom''.
''I know but maybe you can gain something from this''. She struck a chord in him, all the pain he kept buried inside needed to be let out. This was the perfect opportunity for him.
''Listen it won't bring your father back, but maybe if you help her find her's then closure you'll find''. She was right and he understood he realized it right then.
''I understand mom''.
''Good.....do this for yourself'' they embraced each other. It was all set, he looked around the packed hallways. He stood by his locker as Kyle met him there.
''Long time no see man''.
''Yeah I been real busy, but i see your feeling better'' Sammy said it was good to see his old friend again.
''Who are you waiting for''?
''Taylor'' Sammy replied.
''Dosen't she have a boyfriend''?
''Nope'' he said grinning. Taylor appeared walking down the hall towards her locker. Sammy met her there.
''Taylor I thought long and hard what you said''.
''So''.
''I'm going with you'' he said as her face lit up she hugged him.
''I knew you would help me''.
''So when do we leave''?
''Tomorrow at 8am i'll pick you up by the lake'' she left smiling.
''What was that all about''? Kyle asked.
''I'm going to Seattle who knows how long i'll be gone''.
For what''?
''Long story, but I'll call and tell you'' Sammy said digging threw his locker. He packed his clothes at home.
''I want you to call me everyday son''.
''I promise'' he said giving her a kiss on the cheeck.
''Remember..........do this for yourself''. He turned off his lamp and fell asleep, his journey was almost ready to begin.
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The Lost Love Chronicles By Warren P.P.
RomanceA small time boy Sammy Jones lived on a farm with his mother Julie in Virginia. They shared a close relationship after her husband passed away four years ago. The farm meant everthing to young Sammy, and taking care of his animals was number one o...