The extra-ordinary life

Chapter 21

Samantha was in a rush today. She had to reach the stadium before 10:30 am. This was her first project after she had successfully completed the internship. She wanted to commit to it completely without messing things up. She practically ran towards her office building after de-boarding the bus. By the time she reached her superior's chamber, she was out of breath.

Knock knock...

"Come in"

"Ah! Samantha, you are right on time. Meet Mr. David Jones, one of our freelancers. He will accompany you today as a photographer."

"Pffftt!!"

"Is this funny Miss. Presley?"

"No ma'am . I am sorry. Don't worry, you can rely on us!"

"Good then!"

Sam filled her bag with a diary, pen, and water.

"All set! Let's go!" Sam commanded.

After coming out of the office, Sam suddenly wrapped her arm around his shoulder, "Why is it you, peanut?"

"Why did you laugh? And don't call me peanut, I have grown up!" David objected.

"I didn't mean to.. aye aye.. wait for me!!"

David passed Sam a helmet.

- "Can I drive?"

- "No!"

- "That's mean!"

- "You don't have a driving license!"

- "Then let me drive once we leave B city!"

- "Mn."

Muah... Sam has happily placed a kiss on his cheek.

David's eyes widened for a fraction of second. His breath hitched.

He started his bike, they finally set off towards their destination.

"How can you kiss me so casually?" he asked.

"Is this the first time I have kissed you?"

"But.. but we were children back then.  Now I am a man."

Sam saw David's reddened face in the rear view mirror. He looked so adorable, Sam resisted herself from biting him. "Hahahaha, why are you blushing?" She held onto his waist and said, "No matter how much we grow up, you will always be a peanut." She had almost said "my peanut" out loud! That was a close call!

David, Pete and Samantha grew up together. David was 3 years older than her. When they were small, she used to pull his chubby cheeks with all the force her tiny hands could master. He was such a crybaby back then! She remembers clearly, every weekend she used to host a tea party and force Pete and David to dress up as girls. Haha!! Everything was going on so smoothly, until one day she saw David holding hands with another girl. She had cried for the entire night that day. By the time it was morning, she had already taken a decision.

This incident made her aware of her own romantic emotions. She was 15 years old at that time. They might not meet so frequently these days, but her love for him remained unchanged.

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Angelina was sipping the lemonade Pete had made. Currently they were sitting side by side on the sofa watching "Frozen" . Needless to say, Angelina chose the movie.

Pete sneaked a peek on her hand resting between them. His heart wanted to hold it so bad, but his brain warned him otherwise. This time he chose to listen to his brain because the last thing he wanted to do was scare her away.

Angelina looked at Pete. He looked like he was lost in his thoughts, frowning and biting his bottom lip.
"Is this movie boring?" she was concerned. She never intended to bore him. "I think we should watch something else." Angelina picked up the remote.

"No! I am loving this movie."

Pete was smiling from ear to ear.

"Pete, you can be totally honest with me, you know."

"I am being honest. I really am enjoying this movie, trust me."

Angelina knew Pete was being sincere. "You seemed zoned out for a few moments. I thought you were getting bored."

"No. I.. ummm.. i am not getting bored."

"Just tell what you originally wanted to tell."

"I wanted to hold your hand. But don't worry, I won't do anything against your will." he smiled.

Angelina shifted towards him. She placed her hands on his arm and leaned in. Placing her head on his shoulder, she said gently "From now on, you don't have to ask for permission to hold my hands."

"Pete" Angelina asked while playing with his fingers.

"Hm?"

"I have decided to treat my illness. Just bear with me for some more time."

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"Wooohoooo!" Sam was speeding.

"Slow down or you will cause accidents!" David was holding her tight.

"Are you scared? Hahahaha, and you claim you are a man! Hahaha!"

David's heart dropped. He might have a chubby face, but this doesn't mean she would refuse to see him as the man he was. How outrageous! He was just concerned about their safety.

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"Mr. Olaf is the cutest snowman ever!" Angelina was fangirling over him.

"I am jealous" he said pouting.

Angelina poked his cheeks and said " How can you be jealous over a snowman?" She giggled at how silly he was behaving.

"Hey, let's go shopping." Pete suggested out of the blue.

"A true woman never says no to shopping!"

"Wait a moment. I'll go get change."

"Do you need any help?" Angelina suddenly felt mischievous.

"Don't test my patience." Pete warned, making her laugh out loud.

"Be quick!"

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