Chapter 71 - Atmosphere is heavy (1/2)

While they held each other, Aiden could feel Sarah's shoulders shaking as she wept silently. He was surprised that previous time when jealousy consumed him, he felt overwhelmed with rage. But now he felt dispirited. He was never this low on energy. The only thing he wanted to do is to hold Sarah in his embrace and never let go. Gently, softly, never let go.

He wanted to see her face, but Sarah tightened her hug. She didn't want him to see her like that. She only whispered, ”I'm sorry...”

Both of them felt miserable. Both of them were hurting and unable to comfort each other.

After some time, Sarah realized that she is not getting any better. And how long can they stay like that? She slowly moved away and lowered her head to wipe off her tears with her hand before looking up into his eyes. Aiden's face was desolate, which made the knot in her chest get tighter.

Sarah took few breaths before words started pouring out of her. ”I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. I promise not to be this stupid ever again. I will not let anyone come that close to cause any misunderstandings. You must believe me when I say that it was never my intention to hurt you. No matter what, I don't want to hurt you. When I see you hurting, my heart breaks. Because I love you. From the bottom of my heart, I love you. Aiden White, my soul, and my body, they belong to you, only to you...”, her words got muffled by his kiss.

She wanted to say many other things, but he stopped her. Sarah is not sure if it was because of downpour of her words, or the warmth of his kiss, but the knot in her chest finally loosened up and disappeared.

They kissed for a long time. Those were not passionate kisses which made her fire up and lose control, they were not light kisses either. Each kiss was an exchange of deep emotions, emotions that reside deep inside chest and are awoken only when true soul mate is found. Through these kisses Aiden's and Sarah's souls resonated in perfect harmony, healing their aching hearts.

~ Hill Family Villa ~

Since Sarah left, atmosphere in the house is heavy.

JoAnna could not meet with Edward without starting an argument about Sarah, so she decided to go to her apartment and spend the rest of the holidays there.

Owen is still occupying guest bedroom in Hill family villa. With the exception for three daily meals, he is not coming out of the room. Stella goes few times a day to visit him, but no one knows what they are talking about.

Sophia is mostly in her room, working on company related documents for end of the year and beginning of next one.

There is a tension between Stella and Edward which is so thick, that can be almost cut with a knife.

...

At this time, Stella is holding in her hand printed out receipt that Sarah sent her in email. She is in front of the study, where Edward is. Stella opened the door and stepped inside. Edward is working on his computer, he looked up to her and forced a smile. ”Yes, dear?”

She put the receipt on desk, in front of him. ”Look at this and let me know your thoughts.”

Edward took the paper, and in an instant, his face frowned. As he was reading through it, his frown got deeper.