Chapter 87 - More than I imagined (3) (1/2)
After lunch Aiden and Sarah went for a walk through the neighborhood.
Sarah was excited to find out more about the shops and restaurants that lined the streets.
They found a small park and sat on the bench. It was a quiet oasis in the middle of a busy city. Sun was peeking through lush leaves of tall trees. Aiden was holding Sarah while her head rested on his shoulder... it was perfect. Sarah wished to engrave this into her memory.
She thought how she likes the apartment, and the neighborhood, and she can see herself living here. 'Would all this be so good if Aiden is not with me?' Sarah realized that as long as she is with him, everything is better. He brings colors to her world which she didn't see before. 'We are together for only few weeks, and I've fallen for him so badly that I don't remember how life used to be before I met him.'
Sarah's thoughts got interrupted when her phone rang. She checked and saw that it's Sophia. Sarah exhaled. She guessed that Sophia found out about her job from JoAnna and that is why she is calling. She reluctantly stood up and looked at Aiden. ”I need to take this” She walked some distance away before picking up. ”Hi big sis.”
”Hi... where are you?” Sophia's tone told her that she has something serious on her mind. And her question already confirmed Sarah's assumption why Sophia is calling.
Sarah decided to tell the truth and face the consequences. She is ready to fight for this. ”I'm in Los Angeles”
”So, it's true...” Sophia exhaled. ”I was hoping that JoAnna is kidding”
Sarah was not sure what to say to this, or if she should say anything. Shortly after, Sophia spoke again. ”Do you remember what I told you about White corp.?”
”Yes.”
”And you still decided to go there?” Sarah could hear Sophia's agitation.
”Yes.”
There was a long silence, and Sophia was first one to speak. ”Keep your eyes open and make sure you take care of yourself.”
”Yes.” Sarah relaxed. Last thing that Sophia said, told Sarah that her sister accepted the current situation.
”I'm heading to New York tonight, and I will be there for three months.”
Sarah was surprised that Sophia is leaving for such a long time. ”When did that happen?”
”Office in New York needs me, and I need a break from here.”
”I see... If you need me or Eve, we are available anytime. You know that.” Sarah guessed that there might be something more, but it was obvious that Sophia didn't want to talk about it.
”Yes. Thank you... Sarah, I really hope you know what you are doing.” Sophia's words were a warning to Sarah.
”Me too... big sis, I just want you to know that I'm happy.”
Sophia took a deep breath. ”That is good to know... Remember, if anyone bullies you, come to me. OK? Don't feel that you are out of options.”
”I will remember that.” Sarah smiled thinking that her big sister is always ready to defend her.
”Good. I'm going to finish packing... will keep in touch.”
”Have a safe trip.”