Chapter 9

Sam's POV:

The sun of Florida was blinding. It was my first time there and compared to the italian clime it was so hot and Italy was pretty hot because of his geographical position. I was walking around until I found a taxi. I got there and sat next to the driver. He was an old man and he looked pretty friendly. " Hello son, where to?" " I would like to go somewhere to eat please. What do u recommend?" He took his glasses off and turned the engine on. " Well it depends what are u craving?" At that point I didn't really care much , because I was really hungry but I have a major sweet tooth so I told him to take me where the best desserts were. He laughed wholeheartedly. " Okay son, I know the best place. My daughters friend works there. So where are you from?" " Im from Italy sir. Have you been living in Florida your whole life?" The man sighed and turned to look at me for a bit. " Yes unfortunately. I wish I could live somewhere else because life here gets boring for an old man, but at least I have my daughter that visits me sometimes. Why did you decide to come here? Visiting a friend? Normal tourist? Or school?" I smiled at the thought of seeing Ivy and her surprised expression when she would see me there. " Yeah I'll see a friend."

He parked the car right in front of a nice shop. It hand flowers and a few tables on the outside and you could see how simple but elegant it was. It was called " Kara's sweetness". Simple name for a simple shop. I payed the man and said goodbye. I get inside and get greeted by a dark haired woman with gorgeous baby blue eyes. You could tell she was a real life snow white. She looked at me with surprise written on her face and motioned for me to come close. " Hey" I greeted confused. "Hey Sam" wait what?! How the hell did she know my name. My eyes widened in surprise and she chuckled. "Im Kara" Wait I've heard that name before, but from who? " I'm Ivy's friend" She laughed again and I felt so embarrassed for not remembering her. " Oh my God Im so sorry. Its just Im too hungry and everything from the flight" " No need to give me explanations. So you will surprise her" He smiled and sat down in a chair. " Well yeah thats what I was thinking. How has she been by the way?" She sighed and sat in the chair next to me. " Bad. That asshole hurt her and it wasn't the first time to be honest , but Ivy was so keen at the thought of him being a good man and that he could change so she was blinded." " Yeah I understand. I didn't like him since the moment I saw the way he treated her. Like she is a human being not a property" Kara smiled at me and put her hand on top of mine. " You're really sweet just like she has said" She talked about me? My face got hot and Kara noticed of course. " She really likes you Sam. Maybe a bit more than a friend. She has been hurt a lot from Jared and me picking her pieces is becoming old. I think you can really help her get over him. How many days do u plan staying?" I was still shocked from the first sentence. She really thought Ivy liked me more than a friend? I had to admit I did like her more than a friend too. It was so clear. The giggles , the teasing with a hint of flirting. I really liked her. A lot. And now it was my priority to make her forget the asshole and understand that she deserves much more. " Don't worry Kara. I'll be there for her" She smiled again got up. " How many days do you plan staying?" " One week because I have exams soon." " Thats good and by the way your order is from the house" she winked and went to the kitchen.

Ivy's POV:

I woke up so tired. I had been crying all night again. I go to the bathroom, wash my face and my teeth and I look myself in the mirror "You're a failure!" Thats how I motivate myself now days. I never thought a break up would be so draining. I made my bed and went to the kitchen looking for Kara. Of course she was working because my lazy ass decided to wake up at noon. I made myself an omelette and eating it I was asking myself why Sam didn't text me or call me back last night. He probably thought I was such a fucked up and he didn't have the nerves to deal with me or maybe he was just with some other girl. The image of Sam with the girl in that club was still stuck in my head. Of course he was my friend and I should be happy for him going out with girls and enjoying his life but it makes me lose my appetite thinking of him kissing someone. God why am I thinking like this?! Am I really jealous of my friend being with someone else? The buzz of my phone ended me thoughts. It was a text from Kara.

Kara: Come here, I have a surprise for you :)

Me: What is it? Look if it's Jared asking to come back then thats no surprise.

Kara: Chill your titties. I would never let that son of a holy mother get here.

Me: Then what is it?

Kara: Get dressed and make sure you look good.

I got ready. Plain skinny jeans and a cropped top were good right? Simple but good. I hopped in the car and started driving. Passing by a pizza shop it reminded me of the " friendly date" or " not a date" as I called it with Sam. Everything was so simple with him. It was so easy to talk and I could be myself and just breath. He was a really good friend. Yup a friend. Thats all he was and I needed to stop thinking of him as something more. I turn to my right and I see Kara's shop. Parking my car I see a hear a few girls talking. " Oh God Italians are absolutely adorable. Seriously did you see him? Tall, fit as fuck and God a gentleman" I rolled my eyes and got in the shop. I saw Kara waving and pointing to the table on my right. And then I see them. I see the gorgeous green eyes sparkling, I see the dimples and that half smirk half smile of his. Then his voice the right amount of deepness and sweetness. " Hey Ivy". " Sam?!"

Hey guys here is the next chapter. Really hope u like it ! 💕