Serendipity - A Chance Encounter 12 You Can Love Me Forever.

Samantha parked her car in front of the club and went inside to look for Hannah. When she spotted Hannah by the bar, she sighed. Hannah had her head on the counter, she was sleeping. She approached her and tapped her back. "Han, hey Han.."

"Ughhhh"

"How much did she drink?" Samantha asked the bartender.

The bartender pointed to some shot gla.s.ses and a few bottles of beer, Samantha gaped and shook her head. "Come on, it's time to go home Han."

Hannah stirred and tried to open her eyes but only one eye managed, "S! Oooh it's you, it's you. Did you come to drink with me?" she turned to the bartender and waved her hand, "Hey! Two shots over her, please!"

"No, Han.. That's enough. You can't drink anymore."

Hannah looked at Samantha lazily before she covered her face with both her hands and started to sob uncontrollably.

"Why are you crying? What's wrong? Hey.. Look at me. Tell me what's wrong." Samantha sat beside Hannah and patted her back.

"Sam.. H-H-Harry left this afternoon. He flew back to England." Hannah said while she sobbed.

"Ooh, I'm sorry Han… you must feel lonely." Samantha felt bad for Hannah, she stroke her back, "It's okay.. We'll get you another one with an accent."

Hannah just continued to cry and so Samantha tried to comfort her more, "Han.. It's not like you didn't know that he was leaving right? You knew when you started to date him that he's not staying for good. Did you fall for him despite that?"

Hannah nodded her head, she can't stop crying.

Samantha sighed and she patted Hannah's back, "You'll be fine, Han. I'm here.. I won't leave you. You can love me forever and I won't leave you."

"That's not the only reason why I'm so heartbroken, Sam." Hannah said and Samantha tilted her head while waiting for Hannah to continue. "Harry-- he… Harry's going back to England because he's getting married!" Samantha's eyes grew wide and Hanna wailed. "He was engaged Sam! The b.a.s.t.a.r.d was engaged and he made me a mistress!!"

Samantha was shocked by this revelation, "WHAT?? Son of a witch!!"

"I know!!!" Hannah wept and Samantha's face became red out of anger.

Samantha signaled to the bartender, "One light beer, please."

After the bartender gave her order, Samantha drank it all in one go. Hannah looked at her and said, "Why did you drink? You're driving."

"It's just one drink, I'll be fine." Samantha ran her hand to wipe her mouth. "I can't believe he was that kind of man! Why did he flirt around when he was already engaged?"

"He told me it wasn't serious anyway, that we were just fooling around. He said he wanted to have a last hurrah before he gets married."

"What an a*shole! Don't worry Han, I'll get back at him for you."

"What are you gonna do?" Hannah asked.

"I'll let you know when it's done. Just leave it to me. Come on, let's go home."

Samantha helped Hannah off the stool and they turned to leave the club. As they were on their way to the exit, three men surrounded them; they all looked intoxicated.

"You look lonely, ladies... Why don't we accompany you for tonight?" said the guy in the red s.h.i.+rt.

Samantha looked up and answered, "No, thanks.", she held Hannah's arm firmly as she kept swaying.

"Oooh, hard to get." The three men laughed and stepped closer.

"Don't come any closer or you'll regret it." said Samantha.

Upon hearing this, the men laughed even more. "What's a little girl like you gonna do? Why don't you come with us, we promise you.. it'll be fun."

Samantha did not say anything but just glared at them. Hannah was scared and just leaned to Samantha.

"Look, boss.. this one's feisty, she's glaring at you." a bald man said as he tried to touch Samantha's face.

But before he could touch her face, Samantha blocked his hand. She grabbed it firmly and twisted it; bones cracked and a howling scream was heard.

"AAAAAH!! My hand!"

The man in the red s.h.i.+rt was shocked, he didn't understand it at first but when he saw one of his men on the ground in pain while clutching his hand, he sprinted towards Samantha and raised his hand.

"You b*tch! What the h.e.l.l did you---", Samantha didn't let him finish, she raised her knee and gave the man a frontal kick. The man was sent flying onto the tables and there were cras.h.i.+ng sounds of broken gla.s.ses.

The third man grabbed Hannah and she screamed. Samantha turned her head and glared at the man. "Let her go."

The man smirked creepily and he shoved Hannah to the ground and she winced in pain. He dashed towards Samantha and he had his hands clenched in a fist and delivered a straight punch to Samantha's face.

Samantha clearly saw his movements and before he could hit her, she had already swayed to the side and avoided his fist. The man didn't even know what happened when he met Samantha's right hook punch; the man fell on the floor.

"B*tch!! You broke my hand!"

Samantha turned towards the voice and was about to defend herself but as she did, the bald man who was running towards her was kicked on his side by a tall man in a beige suit.

"How dare you hit a woman?!" Roared the man in a suit.

When the three injured men heard him, they turned their head to look and was horrified; they couldn't speak.

"Get lost! You're no longer allowed to step foot in here. If I see you again, You'll regret it!"

The thugs paled; they immediately crawled and ran towards the exit. Who was this man that they feared when they saw him?

Samantha helped Hannah up, she was still a bit woozy from being drunk and from being shoved; poor Hannah.

The man in a suit walked towards them and asked, "Your hand is hurt, are you ladies okay?"

"Yes, we're fine. Thank you." Samantha responded.

"I'll bring you to the hospital, have your friend sobered up and get your hand checked."

"No, it's okay.. we'll be fine, thanks for the offer." Samantha replied politely.

"Oooh!" Hannah pointed at the man in a suit. "Look Sam, it's your brother-in-law.", Hannah said while she beamed.

The man in a suit raised an eyebrow, "Uhh me? Brother-in-law?"

"Mhmm!" Hannah chuckled. "Am I right, Sam?"

"Sorry, she's really drunk." Samantha apologized and started to walk, "That's enough, Han. Let's go."

The man in a suit was puzzled. But his brother is not married yet, right? He shrugged as he watched the two friends exit his club.

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j.a.pan

Daniel just finished his lunch meeting when he received a text.

Liam: [ Everythin alright there? ]

Daniel: [ Yes. ]

Liam: [ Meeting ok? ]

Daniel: [ Yes ]

These brothers, so stingy with their replies.

Liam: [ By the way.. brother, you didn't secretly get married, right? ]

Daniel: [ What are you talking about? ]

Liam: [ I'm sure it's nothing. Last night someone called me "brother-in-law". But you're my only brother and you're not married. I just thought it was weird, they looked familiar too. ]

Daniel: [ They must've made a mistake. ]

Liam: [ Yeah, I don't even know any of your friends named Sam. It must be a mistake. ]

Daniel exchanged texts with his brother while he was having a rest at his hotel room. When he read the last one, his eyebrows furrowed. He started typing his reply to ask further questions but he stopped and instead called his brother. Liam answered on the second ring.

Liam: "Hey, you called..."

Daniel: "What do you mean? Tell me what happened last night."

Liam explained the incident to Daniel. He didn't see what happened before the fight, he was only alerted when he heard some noises and then he went to help and chase the thugs out. After the incident, Liam went to check the CCTV footage and was impressed by Samantha.

Liam: "That's what happened."

Liam: "OH- OH!! Wow! I remember now, she was the girl back at the gala! The G.o.ddess in gold! Do you remember? No wonder she looked so familiar! How could I forget a beautiful woman!"

Daniel was silent as he listened.. He was now sure that Liam was talking about Samantha. He was still trying to process how last night happened when he just brought her home. Wasn't she supposed to be at home? Why was she at a club late that night?

Daniel: "How was she? Was she hurt?"

Liam: "Who?"

Daniel: "The woman named Sam."

Liam: "Why? Do you know her? Are you really married to her--HHHHH?" Liam gasped.

Daniel: "Just answer the d.a.m.n question."

Liam: "She looked fine, but her hand might be a little hurt. I offered to bring them to the hospital but she rejected. She--"

Liam didn't get to finish his sentence because Daniel had already hung up the call. He scoffed, "Ungrateful." Just as he said this, he received a text message.

Daniel: [ You did well. Thanks. ]

Liam pursed his lips like a kid, his brother rarely praises him. This woman must be important to Daniel. He didn't do anything big but it actually earned him a 'praise' from his brother. He was in a good mood all day.

After Daniel had ended the call, he pondered for a second and then dialed Samantha's number.

They just had an agreement and Samantha had already faced danger while he was gone. Samantha answered on the 3rd ring.

"h.e.l.lo~"