Chapter 13 Speak Up

Few moments, after Marcel left, christabel called Sam again, Sam picked the call, hey christabel he said, “Sam are called this morning but, you didn't answer is everything alright, you got me worry” christabel voice out immediately she heard Sam voice. “I was busy, and I didn't see any missed calls, well, am actually free, you can come over for some tips” Sam said, christabel got excited on hearing this, but she refused, remembering what happened last time. I really don't want tips now, she said. "Okay" Sam said, I wanted to show you possible questions from the novel “a dark face” Sam added with a low tone. Christabel quickly rush out the word “wait” I will come over, she had problem in read that particular novel. Is as if he knows what her difficulty was. I will be there in an hour, she added. Sam said okay and ended the call. She rush inside to get something pleasing on, she ended up wearing her best dress. an hour later she, find herself in a place she wanted to avoid coming again, at least not quickly. But she was happy. Sam was already waiting for her outside. He spotted her as she approaches, christabel he called her name, get up from his seat, Sam walked close to her, and they laughed for no reason. Sam, what the tips you were talking about on phone earlier. “ Oh that Sam scratch his head, turn back, christabel stared at him, that should wait Sam finally said. Christabel was surprised bit, did Sam lied to her, he had those innocent eyes, one could tell, he had never lied. Sam was still wondering, how to tell christabel whatever he wants to say. “Why is he silenced all of a sudden”, a thought arose christabel mind, his he going to talk about that day, or does he want to express his feelings, does he even like me, why do I care, christabel face turn red, smiling for no reason? Why is this happening to me, she wonders. She was lost in thought that she didn't realize when Sam, finally said something, christabel Sam called repeatedly, taping her on the last one, “ha” christabel responded with a reaction of someone be caught for stealing, before finally coming to reality. What did you say, she asked , frowning her face, wishing, she never wakes up from her thought. Sam place his hands on his head, a sign of being tired. I haven't eaten, he finally said. Christabel was choke, she wasn't expecting this. “I have some vegetables, can you prepare something for me, I am starving”. No wonder, I suspect that he was up to something but, not these. “Sam” christabel yelled.”is this what you called me for, “Sam put on a pity face. Christabel became puzzled, I will finish your tips tomorrow he added, he approaches christabel, “please” he said with a low tone, Christabel said, “I will” trying to prevent Sam from getting close. thanks, Christa, he said, turning away. What just happened, christabel asked herself, she was shaking. Was Sam trying to seduce me, she wondered, the whole scheme looked planned. He planned everything. christabel went to Sam kitchen, he lacked some ingredients. so, she suggested they eat in the nearest local restaurant, before buying the ingredients. Sam agreed too, they walked for a while in silence before Sam broke the silence, how is Mr. Johnson he said. He is fine, christabel replied immediately. They finally got to the local restaurant. Christabel orders some things, she and Sam dig in, Sam ate aggressive as usual, christabel stared at him, does he even eat at all, maybe he is saving money for his University? “You could come to our house sometime" , christabel said, smiling at Sam. Sam's focus, on his meal, he didn't capture, whatever christabel said. When he was finally done. He asked" what were you saying" facing christabel, cleaning his mouth. Christabel relaxed back on her chair, ” I could show you my home, you can come around sometime” christabel said with an assuring voice. This food was delicious, Sam said, trying to avoid christabel suggestion. I could teach you my receipt, christabel said, still on the topic. How did know, there was a restaurant here, Sam asked looking around. “Sam” christabel yelled hitting the table, finally getting Sam attention, who look tense, for what just happened. Christabel calm herself down, taking a deep breath. "Am sorry" she said. Christabel was about to continue her topic when somebody hit the desk really hard that it broke. Sam and christabel turns to the person direction with fear.