I woke up with the worried faces of Nick, Brian, and Leigh above
me.
"What happened?"
"Baby you passed out on the floor. Are you okay?"
I realized what happened and replied "Yes, I am fine." But deep
down inside I was so scared. Jake was out and could come for me at any time.
"I just want some quiet. Can we finish the dinner at another time?"
Brian and Leigh agreed to come back at another time. They left,
Nick was saying goodbye and I wrote a quick note and left to go for a walk
to think. I went to this little cove and sat down.I bagan thinking. I had to
tell Nick. I had to let him know what was going on. I couldnt leave. I love
Nick. I ran once. I won't do it again. After about an hour, I went home.
" Where were you? I was so worried!"
"I had to think. Please sit down, we need to talk."
Nick sat down. I took a deep breath and began to tell him my story.
"My name is not Gail Potter. I am really Samantha Greene. I come from
Cameron, NC. I moved here because of the Witness Protection Program. I was in
a terrible relationship with a man named Jake. He would beat me. He did drugs
and was just terrible. That is all I can say about him." I began to cry as
Nick sat there stunned at what I told him. I continued and explained the rest
of the situation, about Jake escaping, ect.
"I still love you Gail. I want to marry you. Nothing will change
that!"
"Really?"
"Yes" with that Nick kissed me to tenderly. He took it better than
I thought.
Later that night, I got Christy's email address and wrote her. It
was simple and to the point.
Christy,
Fly to Apollo Beach, FL next week. Take a cab
to 1234 Lovers Lane and punch in
6582 as the secruity code. You have to get
fitted in your Matron of Honor Gown! I
explain when you get here.
Sammy/Gail
P.S Miss ya!
I didn't realize it then, but this was only to lead to trouble.
Very Big Trouble, One that would ruin all that I loved and cherished
completely.