The past…The present
Sammy stood in her usual spot in front of the window overlooking the city of Cape Town. The city was still drenched in pouring rain. Her hand was wrapped around the hot cup of coffee. It took a while before she realized silent tears were streaming down her face.
“Now why is that?” she softly questions herself.
“Peter…”
How,
Why.
She shook her head completely unsure what to think of the man. She knows she found him at Anna’s place but sometimes he talk like he met her somewhere else too. This really puzzles her.
“I don’t understand…” she said as usual to herself only to hear the echo of her voice bounced around in the spacious room. She turned and looked at the apartment again, as this was also another puzzle she doesn’t have a clue how to solve.
The sadness that somehow now stayed with her clawed around her heart then suddenly startled she watched almost hypnotize
Two men…various reasonsSammy has two men in her life for various reasons. That was a dilemma she still has to figure out but the question now what will she discover. Their presence in her life makes her feel bruised and raw not completely sure why and this makes her very vulnerable feeling completely sensitive. She was startled into awareness with the question…“What are you doing here?”Peter was aggressive now, he stood up with a menacing intent but at whom was it directed now, Sammy wonders. She stood motionless as her curious eyes wonders over the beauty of a woman. Her hair was midnight black that was styled immaculate smoldering dark eyes to match her olive skin. Everything about the woman speaks off a sexual sophisticated femininity. She certainly was men’s’ ultimate fantasy mere ordinary women like her won’t ever stand a chance beside her. The very idea instantly irritates her.Sammy stood watc
Web of Deception “Sammy I shouldn’t have asked that question,” “No, don’t be sorry. Your question deserves an answer. Let me tell you a secret as far as I can recall. I must admit my memory sometimes was a bit fuzzy. I once had a crush on this slightly older boy. I was crazy about him. He was the type of boy that’s any girl’s dream boat, excuse the expression. I remember there were white hospital walls and I still eagerly looked for him but I soon learned he run away leaving me behind and crashing all my dreams of us being together.” Sammy suddenly stood no longer in the mood for the whole conversation. She just wants to be alone. Peter watched her go but did nothing to stop her. Sammy inserted her key into the lock and entered the apartment. Earlier telling Peter that story made her concern as to the whereabouts’ of that tale. It just over familiar popped into her memory. Stepping into the place firstly annoyed and secretly p
Knowing and WonderingSammy burst out laughing as she wiggled of his lap grabbed the wick and tossed it into the air. Peter joined her while they start to danced and played in the soft rain. Then suddenly she stopped very serious again. She looked into the distance before facing him.“Peter, the night my parents died, what happened?”“I don’t know, gypsy.” He answered honestly.“Those men I avoided, I didn’t completely understand what they want and I must admit I did seem to make it difficult for them. Peter most days I have fragmented images and storylines I am not sure about, I can’t seem to comprehend what it means. You clearly stepped into my world and received a part of me thought I would never give to anyone. Please tell me about that night Peter.”“I really don’t remember gypsy. It was an office party, celebrating getting a huge contract. I only remember drinking once
The role of personal assistantSammy wears the faintest smile while she spoke casting Peter the strangest look he was alert to catch but unable to understand. She did notice his eyes glittering suddenly intrigued.“I must go but I will be coming to you Sammy. Make sure you stay awake.” Victor said in his usual ordering voice.“Its fine, in the meantime I will fill my day finding that characters that hounded me and hear what they have to say.”Sammy casually watched Victor leave clearly annoyed. Her eyes catch a smirking Peter watching her, instinctively knowing he would remark about Victor’s behavior.“The floor is yours, Peter”Sammy faces him now fully while she itched to smack him to remove that devilishly twinkling glint from his eyes.“Can I kiss you?”He immediately stood coming towards her. He suddenly looked like a man on the prowl.“Definitely
CuriositySammy unlocked the door entering the apartment. She feels the imposing presence of Peter behind her. Apparently walking her to the door entails entering too. In all honesty though she don’t feel incline to be on her own.A child-like habit she was completely unaware as she kicked her shoes off while he closed the door behind them both. Walking towards the kitchen her bells tingling softly wondering what on earth to have for dinner. She was startled by the music softly reaching her ears. Going back towards the living room she found him stretched out on the couch.“Peter…” she called but she received no response. Moving closer she stood looking down at him but he appeared to be deeply asleep. Turning away she switched off the light going to the bedroom she was currently using.She quickly stripped then showered trying to clear her mind from the tiredness. Half an hour later dressed in her pajamas discovering she w
Brave and VulnerableSammy stood looking puzzled a moment. She keeps circling the room before she comes and sits bravely across from him her legs pulled underneath her. She watched his profile mostly cast in shadows.“Your first question sir?” she suddenly teased.“What’s the deal with Victor?” Peter watched her, wondering about her truth.“Let’s drop the cat and mouse act of earlier. This silly plan of mine would probably explode in my face. You keep asking me why I married him. I don’t know. One moment he creates a moment of trust then I just follow that feeling but I quickly learn he would betray me each time.”“That’s a serious risk you are taking Sammy. The man can be unpredictable when you least expect it.”Sammy again smiles when she heard the worry in his voice.“I know. That’s a risk I decided to take. Like I said before, you walked i
Home…Déjà vuIn her home as the woman suggested but having the definite sense of déjà vu as she slips from the house, practically sneaking away from the woman who was over loading her with attention.Every moment was like she already walked this path remembering the interrogation of her traveling through the country was too intense to her liking. It sometimes felt like the woman was on a fishing trip.“What was going on?” No answer to the question as she found herself in the middle of the street on impulse she simple runs the length reaching the middle of the town. Just like the house, a small building was pulling her closer. Moving towards it she just knew where to find the second key to unlock the place.“Whoever you are show your face. This is private property.” The voice is annoyed with the apparent intrusion. Again the moment of déjà vu…Sammy lifts her he
CautiousSammy sneaked away from the house, strangely cautious that her godparents not be aware of her actions. Her whole behavior strikes her as very odd making her feel off balance. She stood in the middle of the road looking at the very ordinary house but all really isn’t what it appears to be.“I don’t know who to question?” she said softly to herself.The question has barely left her mouth when she has the odd notion to turn and looked up the road.“That car…” she whispered concerned.“It seems to follow me,” she turned and starts walking down the road. She stopped and quickly looked backwards. The car was definitely following her. Feeling frightened she run the length of the street turning the corner and quickly run into the graveyard seeking immediate cover.It feels like her heart was beating too fast while she waited.“Sammy Hoffman, why are you hiding from