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Chapter 9 - Stella Meets Sam
(Blake’s POV)
A week in Singapore seems to be forever. Despite my busy schedule, I could not say no to Sean, who begged me on visiting Universal Studio in my free time. I almost strangled his mother for making fun of me that we must go, teasing me that I might see Tara there.
Since the day I met Tara, I could not take her out of my mind. Her beautiful heart-shaped face haunts me at night. It is torture waking up in the middle of the night wishing to kiss her plump lips and holding her in my arms, making love to her.
“You feel that way because you met someone who was not interested in you, Blake.” Samantha goaded while her eyes were on Sean as he run around the theme park, running after the flying small bubbles.
“Stop stating the obvious, Sam.” She didn’t have to tell that to my face. My eyes were also on my nephew. This is one of the reasons why Samantha chose to stay with me despi
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