The Path to Love

Chapter 48 - Sam's POV

Graduation day, also day five without Hunter.

I was a mess. I thought the days would get easier as he was gone longer, but it wasn't. It got harder every second, minute, hour, and day. It's only been four days. I want him to come back, no I need him to come back. We need him to come back.

I hadn't left my room at the gang headquarters since I've arrived. I was still eating, unfortunately. I had to eat for my baby. Xavier was good, he was giving me the space and time I needed. I lost my parents and the father of my baby all in one week. I was drained, and lonely. I don't know how people survived this, because it felt like right now, I wouldn't survive.

"Hey," Xavier said, interrupting my thoughts.

I smiled at him from my bed and just continued to stare into space. "You should start to get ready for graduation, you're not going to want to miss it," he said.

"I'm staying home," I mumbled.

"No, you're not." He replied.

Just leave me alone to wallow. "Yes, I am."

"What did I tell you the day of prom?"

"I don't know, that was a long time ago."

"It was yesterday," he replied.

"Same thing." I mumbled, yawning.

"You're going to your graduation," he replied. "If I have to shower and dress you myself, I will." He replied.

He wouldn't actually do that, so I just continued to lay there. "Fine, have it your way," he replied.

He walked over to me, and actually picked me up bridal style. I shrieked. "Put me down," I replied laughing.

He smiled down at me. "That is the first time I've heard you laugh since he left, it's nice." He replied.

"Yeah, yeah, whatever. Just put me down, I'll go get a damn shower, so you'll stop nagging me." I replied.

"Good," he replied. He set me down on my two feet and I walked to the bathroom to shower. I looked at myself in the mirror. I looked disgusting. My hair was greasy and in one big knot, my eyes screamed sadness as I looked at myself, and my body screamed tired.

I hopped in the shower, instantly feeling refreshed. Maybe, just maybe, I'll be able to get through him leaving us.

I got out of the shower and wrapped a towel around my growing body. I held my stomach and the baby kicked my hand. I smiled at the feeling, I guess I would truly never be alone. I have this baby growing inside of me, and that thought of not being alone, made me smile.

I walked back to my room and gasped. On my bed, was a short black maternity dress. It was simple and looked more like a long t-shirt than anything. It was so beautiful. I teared up at the thought of someone getting me such a nice dress. Stupid hormones.

I started to get dressed and fixed my hair to make it look presentable. I put on some light makeup to hide the obvious bags under my eyes and put on a pair of black flats.

I looked at the mirror and gasped at my reflection. I actually looked good. I looked presentable and okay. I was proud. Fake it until you make it.

I walked downstairs getting ready to face the other members of the gang. Once I walked into the room, people were staring at me and some whistled. I blushed, I didn't like the attention I was getting.

"You look hot!" One guy said.

"If you weren't spoken for, I'd totally bang." I blushed a shade of red.

Xavier walked in and smacked both of their heads. "Don't talk about a woman like that. Respect her." Xavier replied.

The guys mumbled an apology and walked away. "Thanks for that," I mumbled.

"Let's go," he replied. He led me out to his car and helped me get in.

We arrived at the place where the graduation was taking place, and it sunk in that I didn't have anyone there going to cheer for me. "Xavier, I don't want to go in," I replied.

"What? Why not?" He replied.

"There's no one from my family going to be there. I'm completely alone."

"You're not alone, you have me." He replied.

I smiled at him. "Thanks for being there for me," I replied.

"I told you and Hunter both that I would be there for you. I meant it," he replied. "Let's go get graduated."

We walked into the place, taking our seats. I listened to the officials talk on and on about stupid and useless things.

Finally, after an hour and a half of useless conversation, the principal started calling names. He got through the A's, B's, and C's and finally got to the D's. I was just waiting for my name to be called. I really had to pee.

"Samantha Dawson," my principle called. No one clapped for me, so I stood up and walked quickly to get my diploma. "Congratulations Samantha," my principal replied.

"Thanks," I replied.

I walked off the stage and rushed to the bathroom. I took off my gown and rushed into the stall. I did my business, washed my hands and rushed back. I walked back to the graduation and sat back down into the seat, waiting for it to be over.

"Xavier Sher." I clapped for him as he walked to receive his diploma. I zoned out for the rest of the names, until they got to one in particular.

"Hunter Thomas." I froze at his name. everyone started looking around for him and a secretary rushed up to the stage, whispering in the principal's ear. "Okay, Luke Thompson." I watched Hunter's other friend walk up and get his diploma.

I zoned out for the rest of the graduation. I only zoned back in when the principle said, "and may I present the class of 2019!" We threw our graduation caps into the air and cheered.

I was so happy to finally be done high school. Now, it was time to start getting ready for the baby. I smiled at the thought.

Xavier and I both had smiles on our faces as we drove home. The fifth day was a good day. I didn't want to ruin it. I loved that I was smiling and happy, but it was just temporary. Soon, the unhappiness would sink in again and I would have nothing to distract me from the thoughts.