Semua Bab - Familiar Stranger: Bab 41 - Bab 49

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

Samantha Pov The room suddenly felt too small as if the walls were closing in. My breath turned shallow. I felt suffocated.“I… excuse me.” I muttered, already rising before the director could respond. I needed air.I pushed the door open and crashed into someone. A familiar intoxicating smell hit my nostrils.My breath stilled. Slowly, I lifted my head. And met those deep and sharp eyes that were unmistakably familiar. Liam.“Miss Blake.” He said, his brows drawing together slightly. “What happened? Did your director misbehave with you?” Before I could react, his hand closed around my wrist in a firm and protective grip “I can deal with him.”“No—” I pulled my hand back quickly. Mr Turner, you’ve misunderstood. Nothing like that happened. I was in a hurry.” I avoided his gaze and tried to move past him.But his voice stopped me.“Miss Blake.” I turned.He was watching me again. That same searching look.“Will you join me for a cup of coffee?” He asked, his tone calme

Samantha Pov Liam lied to Rose… but why? Did he recognise me? Why did he say he wanted to stay? It felt like I was caught in a web, the more I struggled to break free, the tighter it pulled around me.And that sharp, unsettling feeling hit me hard. I quickly gulped down the last of my coffee, the bitterness lingering on my tongue as I pushed my chair back and stood up. I grabbed my bag and headed straight for the exit.I wasn’t going to repeat my mistake. Not again.I could feel his presence behind me. Liam followed me with same pace. Like he wasn’t going to let me walk away that easily.The moment we stepped outside, his car was already waiting. He walked ahead and opened the door for me, as if it was the most natural thing in the world. “Thanks, but no thanks, Mr Turner. I can go on my own.” With that I turned to leave, but a firm grip wrapped around my wrist. The sudden force threw me off balance. My breath caught as my body tilted. Before I could hit the ground, a strong arm sli

Samantha Pov“ Who could be at the door? Should I open it or not? No one is at home, it could be dangerous. " Before I could decide would to do the knock came again. This time a little sharper. I picked my phone and open the door camera. The camera flickered with the image and I was surprise to see the face that appeared on the phone. Kabir , he stood outside with one hand in his pocket and other resting casually on his side. His posture was relaxed but his gaze sharp and observant as if he knew I was watching. I lowered the phone.The question here is what is he doing here.? Did Liam send him here or did he come on his own? My grip tightened around the phone. Control, Samantha control yourself. I took a deep breathe to calm myself, wiped my tears.This time instead of a knock, the doorbell buzzed. I took hold of myself and with calculated steps I walked towards the door and opened it with slow movements. I froze. Kabir stood there exactly in the same way as I saw on the sc