WestFiction- "Invisible Man" by Lajla

Samantha and Mark were friends for 2 years, in which they became quite close. They shared lots of things together, including their happy moments and their problems. Whenever Samantha had a problem, she went straight to Mark and told him all about it. She knew he would help her, even if it would be with just a hug and few simple words. Mark did the same, whenever he had a problem, he told Samantha what was bothering him. Even if Samantha couldn’t do anything to help him, it comforted him that she was there for him, no matter what. That was all he needed.

- “I’m sorry, Sam, I’m just not feeling very well lately. I must be catching a cold or something.” – he lied,

looking away.

- “Oh, you poor thing! Here, lie down a bit and I’ll make you some soup.” – she said sympathetically.

- “It’s alright, you honestly don’t……”

- “Nonsense, you’re sick! You’re in no state to do anything!” – she insisted.

Once she went to the kitchen of Mark’s apartment in London, he smiled to himself. She was always caring, no matter who it was that needed help. If some of her friends had some problems, she would do all she could to make it all better for them. And if she saw a bird with a broken wing, she would bring it home with her and tender it, until it would be strong enough to fly away.

It was all perfect for them, they were almost like best of friends. And then she started falling in love with some guys. It was all normal, but Mark hated the fact some guy touching her. He was jealous, he wanted to be there for her, to hold her, to love her like he never loved anyone before.

He’s everything you’re been dreaming of

Oh baby

I wish you’d look at me that way

Your beautiful eyes looking deep into mine

Telling more than any words could say

But you don’t even know I’m alive

Baby to you, all I am

Is the invisible man

Ooh, don’t you see me, baby

First it was Daniel, or Danny as Sam liked to call him. It was love at first sight, she said. Well, it didn’t last long, it only took him 2 weeks before she cheated on her. She was heart-broken, and even though Mark comforted her, telling her it was all gonna be alright, he couldn’t get rid of the hatred he was feeling for Danny. How could he hurt someone as perfect as Sam was?

Mark told her that she will find her prince in a shining armour one day, she just needed to continue searching for that man. But the truth was that Mark hoped Sam would see that the man she was looking for, was there in front of her eyes all along. But Samantha didn’t seem to notice him the way he was noticing her. And it was killing him inside. He never let it show, he kept it to himself. It was only a matter of time when would it all come out, when the truth would be revealed.

You probably spent hours on the phone

Talking about nothing at all

It doesn’t matter what the conversation

Just as long as he calls

Lost in a love so real and so sincere

And you wipe away all those tears

Your face lights up whenever he appears

Then it was Ryan. Samantha was head over heels in love with him, and he felt the same. He was nothing like Daniel. Ryan loved her with all his heart, and was never afraid to let it show. He was always letting her know he loves her, and Sam was so happy. Mark never saw her that happy. And part of him was glad because Sam wasn’t hurting anymore, but part of him was in pain. It hurt him deeply looking at them so in love, giggling to a joke known only to the two of them. He could sense the time she will find out the truth was coming closer. But he knew he had to do everything he can to stop her from finding out, because what’s the point? She wouldn’t change her mind, and it would ruin their friendship. And he would lose his best friend and the love of his life at the same time. He couldn’t risk that happening.

He’s everything you’re been dreaming of

Oh baby

I wish you’d look at me that way

Your beautiful eyes looking deep into mine

Telling more than any words could say

But you don’t even know I’m alive

Baby to you, all I am

Is the invisible man

Ooh, don’t you see me, baby

- “Here ya go, Marky!” – she said, putting down some soup she made for him.

- “Thanx, but you really didn’t have to do that.”

- “Sure I did. Besides, I need to tell you what Ryan did for me! It was incredible!” – her whole face lit up

every time she talked about him. – “He bought me this beautiful red rose, and then he……”
Mark couldn’t take it anymore, he suddenly threw the cup and it got smashed onto a wall. Samantha jumped up frightened.

You don’t see me

I see you all the time, baby

The way you look at him

I wish it was me, sweetheart

Boy, I wish that was me

But I guess I will never be

- “What the fuck is wrong with you, Mark??” – she screamed at him.

- “I can’t do it anymore.” – he said quietly.

- “Do what?? What the hell are you talking about??”

- “Nothing, just leave me alone.” – he said getting up and started going towards the bathroom, but Sam

wasn’t having any of it. She grabbed his arm and wouldn’t let it go.

- “No, tell me what’s going on! You’ve been acting strange all week!”

- “Leave me alone, Sam.” – Samantha barely heard what he said.

- “I won’t, until you tell me what……”

- “Damn it, Sam!!! I don’t need this!! Why don’t you just go home?!” – he said harshly. He didn’t mean it to be

sound that way, but it was too late to change it now. Sam was surprised by what she was hearing.

- “Fuck Mark! What the hell is going on? I just tried to help you, and you……” – she said getting scared

now.

- “Next time don’t try to help me, alright?? Go! Just go.”

- “Please, Mark……”

- “Leave me alone, damn it!!! Go to your dear Ryan, I don’t give a fuck if he bought you a rose, or what did

he do for you!!! I can’t take it anymore!!!” – he was yelling, not caring if the neighbours, or the whole world hears him. He needed to get it out, he couldn’t hold it in anymore.

- “Mark, what happened to you?” – she said on the verge of tears.

- “You wanna know what happened??? Do you?? Well, I’ll tell you what happened to me!! I fell in love with

you!! There, I said it! I can’t take it anymore, I can’t hold my feelings in anymore, I just can’t! It hurts……” – he was crying now. He slowly sank on the floor, leaning against the door.

I wish you’d look at me that way

Your beautiful eyes looking deep into mine

Telling more then any words could say

But you don’t even know that I am alive

Baby, to you all I am is the invisible man

Samantha sat down next to him, not saying a word. She was shocked by what she was hearing. Mark? In love with her? No, it couldn’t be, they were friends.

- “What am I gonna do, Sam? What? It hurts so much……” – he said quietly.

- “I dunno, Mark. But we’ll work it out.”

- “Tell me something, Sam. What do you feel for me?” – he asked looking at her.

- “Well……I……you know I love you……”

- “Sam, don’t lie to me, please. Just tell me the truth. I’m a big boy, I can take it.” – she could feel the

irony in his voice.

- “I’m sorry, I don’t feel the same as you do.” – she said under her breath. – “I’m sorry, Mark.”

- “Nah, it’s OK. Didn’t really expect anything else.”- he said sighting, trying to stop the tears from falling.

He brought his knees to his chest and buried his head in his knees.

- “I’m sorry, sweetie……” – she said, caressing his head.

He didn’t say a word, only sobs could be heard. The two of them stayed there, sitting on the floor for some time. Mark was crying like a little baby, and Sam was crying with him. It hurt her so much to see his friend in such pain. But there was nothing she could do, she couldn’t live in lie, she knew that for sure. It wouldn’t be fair on either her or Mark, or even Ryan. So, she tried her best to comfort him in any way possible, just like Mark comforted her so many times before……

Lyrics: Invisible Man by 98°

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