T.T.C.L. (BW/WM) [[EDITING]]

010

Ray's pov

Wow, my life just got complicated... I didn't mean to upset Isabelle.

She had every right to question where I have been going.

It's just, I needed sometime to think. Coming back down here brings a lot of memories.

I haven't been down here in years. I have some bad memories here - like my dad passing,the girl I really loved - my first love moving away and not telling me, It still hurts even though its been years.

I don't want to involve her and I don't want to push her away but, I can't seem to find a balance.

**5:30 pm**

"Get dressed we're going to meet up with a friend of mine."

She simply nods.

I know it's only a matter of time before she goes off on me. I don't know what's wrong with me.

We arrive at this small diner, where  I use to hang out a lot here with Rody, bianca and Samantha Reed.

I sigh and walk in... I notice Rody seated in a booth, he looks really good, he's no longer lanky.

It earned him the nickname 'lanky Row' I smirk with that memory.

"Heyy Rody."

"Hey man! It's been ages."

"Isa meet my childhood friend and brother Rody."

She smiles and waves .

"Rody meet my fiancée."

"Wow you're really beautiful... Its so nice to finally meet you... How'dy?"

"Thank you Rody... Its nice to meet you too... I'm good and you?"

We start talking about anything and everything.
He goes on to tell Isabelle about Bianca.

Just as we're talking I notice someone walking towards us.

Rody hasn't noticed yet, and when he does I know I'm not daydreaming... Samantha?

Omg! She looks grown up and even more beautiful than I remember.

"Hello Sam, How'dy?"

"I'm alright, hey Ray I didn't know you were back in town."

"Wow Sam! Look at you!"

I moved to hug her, I can't believe I'm holding her in my arms... I catch myself staring, and i withdraw my hands from her.

"Uhm Sam meet isa, my uhm... Friend."

Why I said that, I don't know, and I don't even try to correct myself.

I glance at Isabelle and she looks hurt, but quickly recovers as she takes Sam's stretched hand.

"Hello Sam nice to meet you."

"Likewise... Can I join you guys?"

We talk about memories in this town and the pranks we use to make.

She tells me how she's now a fitness coach and model... She has done well for herself.

I can't help but compare her with Isabelle. What am I doing?

We're finally done eating. We move out and Sam leans into me and whispers in my ear.

"Can we talk somewhere more... Private?"

I look at her and she smiles and I nod.

"Rody do you mind taking isa back to the Inn? I uhm have some errands to run."

"O...kay?"

He hesitates before answering.

I glance at Isabelle and she just walks towards Rody's car without looking at me... My chest tightens.

I swallow the lump in my throat and give Sam a tight smile.

She holds my arm and I lead her to my car.

I feel really bad but I need to know why Sam left me here all those years ago, not even a note left for me... You know, closure.

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