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That taxicab driver how did he know anyways? How could he have found us? Was he following us since we left the airport? Something about him wasnāt right thenā¦. After last nightā¦. Last nightā¦. Somethingās wrong; really wrong. I tried to figure out how he had even known to follow us in the first place and how odd it was that he was the same guy who had drove Sam and Lainie back to the mansion the same day of the break in. I had the scenarios playing in my mind. It canāt be a coincidenceā¦. Lord, is there some connection to him and the break in that Iām not seeing yet?
I worked my way downstairs and into the living room for a moment. I looked around as I hit the light switch and noticed Imhotep was on the floor staring at me for a moment, trying to consider if he was too lazy to get up or not.
āHello there boy,ā I told the oversized puppy as he stood up and walked over to me, sniffing around to make sure I wasnāt messing with other dogs while I was gone. āDonāt worry boyā¦. When Iām friends with a dog, Iām commentedā¦. I wonāt go behind your back with another mutt.ā
He looked up at me as his mouth fell open slightly and the tip of his pink tongue hung out.
āHow are Carmen and Eric treating you?ā I asked as I kind of laughed as if he could answer.
He just stared with interest with his big black eyes.
āItās good to see you too, Imhotep,ā I told him as I patted the top of his head. I turned toward the hall and switched the light off. I knew Carmen would kill me if I left it on, running up the light bill.
I walked back toward the kitchen where I heard the two girls chatting about me.
Carmen sighed as she took a deep breath. āHeās not afraid to loveā¦. Thatās not his problemā¦. Heās afraid of what he could lose if he lovesā¦. Itās not---ā
I cleared my throat to let them know I was there as I eyed Carmen with anger. I loved my sister but sometimes she didnāt know when to stop talking.
She whispered something to Sam then stood up and started to head out of the door. āIām going to go ahead and get ready for bed. Youāre extra change of clothes you left here, Louis?ā
āYep,ā I answered as I felt Samās gaze as she looked over at me.
āOh, Samantha, I donāt know if you could fit in any of my clothes but I might have some clothes you could wear including night clothes so that way you donāt have to be stuck in the same outfit. Iāll bring some down when I get back.ā
āOh thank youā¦. That sounds great,ā Sam replied.
Carmen quickly hurried out of the room and I worked my way over to the table and picked up the glass of water I had earlier. āWant anything to drink? Carmen wonāt care.ā
āWater please.ā
āOkay.ā I finished the sip I had left and then turned my attention toward the facet and refilled it. Once I had a full glass, I turned the facet off and opened the door to the cabinet which was filled with a variety of cups and glasses and pulled out another glass cup. I repeated the action with the facet then closed the cabinet door as I picked up my glass and walked over to the table. I took a seat as I handed the new glass to Sam and then took a sip out of my glass.
āThank you.ā
āSure.ā
āYour sister seems nice.ā
āYea, sheās a people personā¦. If it were up to her, this place would most likely be filled with homeless people or orphans or possibly both.ā
āWow.ā
āYep. Her husband donāt want that to happenā¦. Not that he hates people just this isnāt a big placeā¦. Itād be different if they lived in like a mansion like what Ron and Annie live in but they donātā¦. Not only that but sheās pregnantā¦. Donāt tell her I said anything thoughā¦. Theyāre not trying to be too excited about itā¦.ā
āWhy not? A pregnancy thatās great---ā
āNot when they had two miscarriages alreadyā¦. Theyāre happy about it but at the same time weary because they know that they could lose it again and they donāt want to have to go through that.ā
āOhā¦. That makes since.ā
I nodded, taking another sip from my glass. I noticed that Sam stared at me as if she was waiting for me to do or say something to entice her or something. It was kind of bugging me that she wouldnāt look away. Her expression made me think that she was under some sort of spell or something. āWhat?ā I asked.
She shook head as she snapped back into the real world. āNothing.ā
I raised an eyebrow knowing that she was lying and locked eyes with her. I was kind of confused but knew that it was time for another shield. āLook Iām not the talkative type so if you have questions then keep them to your damn self,ā I told her with a rude tone.
She dropped her mouth in anger and the next thing I knew she picked up her glass and threw water on me as Carmen entered the room. āJust when I thought that you were a good guy you go and say that with that rude tone of yours again,ā she retorted as she stood up and slammed her hands onto the table.
I deserved that, I thought but at the same time, Sam was kind of hot when she was angry.
āWell it looks like you two are getting a long,ā Carmen replied as she kind of smiled with the tone which meant her words were fake.
She took a deep breath and turned her attention toward Carmen. āIām sorry but your brother was just being a jerk.ā
āDonāt worry about itā¦. He deserved it.ā
āHey?ā I asked as I threw my arms up. It was as if they forgot that I was even in the room.
āDonāt look at meā¦. I heard what you saidā¦. That was very rudeā¦. I agree with Samantha.ā
āThank you,ā Sam replied.
āNo problem.ā Carmen walked over to Sam and handed a pair of clothes to her. They both ignored me as I stood up. āI went ahead and just grabbed a t-shirt and sweat pants for you for tonight and then tomorrow you can help me go through my old clothes that donāt fit me anymore and see if you can wear them.ā
Sam nodded.
āWhy does Eric have to be gone this weekend? I donāt want to be stuck in a house full of girls.ā I removed my shirt because I thought that it was going to be pointless wearing a wet shirt for the night.
āSorry, it just didnāt work out that way but if you guys are still here Sunday then you wonāt be the only guy hereā¦. Unless you count Imhotepā¦.ā Carmen shook her head as she spoke. āEric loves that American movie the Mummy and had to name our dog after the mummyā¦.ā She let out a small laugh she was trying to hold in. āI thought it was a stupid name for a dog especially because weāre not from Egypt but he wouldnāt give up so now we have Imhotep.ā
āIām not counting the dog,ā I answered as I shook my head. I took my shirt and used it as a towel to dry my face seeing that I wasnāt wearing it anymore. āIām going to go ahead to bed and no talking about me when I leave the room, Carmen.ā
Carmen smiled as I began to leave the room. āDonāt worryā¦. Iāll be good.ā
I turned out the light and laid in the bed as I stared into the darkness. I sighed and closed my eyes. It was peaceful. I was tired but I couldnāt fall asleep. My thoughts flew all over the place. The one thought that continued to bother me was the thought of the man who had managed to sneak into the girlsā hotel room. What if I hadnāt been there? What if he had his chance and had his way with Sam? Possibly with Lainieā¦. Seems like a sick man anyways and after last nightā¦. I closed my eyes and shook my head slightly. The thought that any man could even consider to do horrible things to a woman or a child was no man.
Sam sat in front of me at a small dinner table and smiled. āThis is nice of you.ā
āYea niceā¦.ā I replied but I couldnāt help but smile in return. āLook, Samā¦. You need to know that my first wife was a huge part of my life and I lost her.ā
āTo what?ā
I turned my gaze out of a window with sadness. āTo cancerā¦.ā
āOhā¦. Iām sorry about that.ā
I sighed as I looked back over at her. āItās kind of why Iāve been a jerk to youā¦. I mean I shouldnāt have been anyways but I have and I feel horribleā¦. Iām sorry.ā
āThatās why heās been blocking you out of his life,ā Christy had appeared out of nowhere and pulled up a chair. āIām Christyā¦. I want you two to have a good long and happy life together.ā She looked at me with tears of joy instead of sadness. āItās time you move on and I think sheās prefect for you.ā
āBut---ā
āIām gone nowā¦. You donāt need me anymoreā¦. Sam on the other hand can actually be there for you unlike me.ā Christy moved her attention over toward Sam. āI think you two will be great togetherā¦. Please donāt break his heart.ā
āI wonāt,ā Sam replied with a small delightful smile.
āGoodā¦. I must go now,ā Christy replied as she vanished.
I sat up and looked around as I felt tears fill my eyes. Damn, Iām a guy this isnāt supposed to happen to me, I thought as I began wiping away the tears. I couldnāt go back to sleep after that. I didnāt want to go back to sleep, knowing that I could see Christy or Sam or both. It bugged me. My thoughts where roaming around in my mind playing with my emotionsā¦. Toying with my dreamsā¦. Why couldnāt everything stay the way they were before Sam arrived? It was worse knowing that I was going to be stuck with her for a few more days but then again I was kind of starting to like the idea. Lord, why is Sam in my thoughts and my dreams? Why am I thinking about her when all I want to do is push her away? Please somehow help me to see whatās going onā¦. To understand what my heartās trying to tell me.
I stood up and worked my way over to the dresser in the dark room with only the moonlight to show me the way. I donāt want to be happy with Sam because I donāt want to lose her like Iāve lost Christyā¦. I wasnāt able to protect Christy from harm and I donāt want that same thing to happen to Samā¦. Iām a horrible, horrible man. Pushing Sam out was easy but letting her in that was trouble. I was falling for her but I was trying too hard to let my emotions get the best of me. I wasnāt ready for love againā¦. At least I didnāt think I was. Canāt sleepā¦. Too much trouble from sleeping and then I have to get upā¦. Wait no Carmenās making me stay hereā¦. Damnā¦. Thereās something up her sleeve but what is it?
I looked around the room, trying to place everything in
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