All Chapters of - Familiar Stranger: Chapter 41 - Chapter 44

Samantha Pov Seeing Rose just reminded me of the reality that the person who stood before me has long forgotten me. I turned and walked away. My steps faltered but I managed to walk away. Away from Liam, away from the past that I had buried long ago, which is now threatening to resurface after seeing Liam. Tears brimmed but I blinked them. Not here, not now. I wobbled slightly but took the support of the nearby chair. I scanned the room for a place where I could sit and relax a bit. My eyes landed on a corner that was calm and quiet, a little away from the hustle and bustle of the room. My legs automatically moved towards that corner. I sank into the chair. With trembling hands, I kept my bag on the table. It took a moment to calm myself. I sat there in silence. And then the tears I had held back began to flow freely. I covered my face with my hands. My body shook despite my attempts to stay composed. How could God be so merciless.? Five years. It took five years to rebui

Liam Pov The interview was set for today. It was supposed to e at the studio. I drove to the studio. Of all days I didn’t know why I felt like driving myself. Kabir accompanied. The studio was quieter than I expected. Soft lights with minimal crew was set up. All the movement were controlled and calculated. Everything was set but yet, something felt off. Or maybe it was just me who felt that way. It was not my first time giving an interview. I have given numerous interviews but I didn’t know why today something didn’t sit well. I stepped inside, my gaze instinctively searching. And found her. Miss Blake stood near the setup, going through her notes. She looked composed and professional. She didn’t even acknowledge my presence. As if we have never met. As if that night had never happened. As if I had just imagined it. “Mr. Turner.” One of the crew members approached. “We will be ready in two minutes.” I nodded, but my attention didn’t move away from her . For a brief secon