Chapter 192 - Party at Hill villa (1) (1/2)

It was late afternoon of the party at Hill family villa. Some people started coming, and Stella was welcoming them in.

Sarah looked at the people coming in the house, from the second-floor staircase landing, and frowned. She went to her room and closed the door.

”You are not in a good mood.” Aiden observed and pulled her in his embrace.

”Yeah... what is there good about this?” Sarah complained. ”Stella loves these gatherings. Me... not so much. Remember Andrea and Clara from Christmas? They will be here. Just when I think how they were shamelessly drooling over you, makes me want to smack them around. Oh, and let's not forget Ed.”

They sat on the edge of the bed, and Aiden frowned. ”The one with a crush on you?” Aiden's face darkened at the thought that Ed has some thoughts about Sarah.

”That's the one.” Sarah confirmed.

Aiden gave his best to improve his mood, at least on the outside. And he decided to joke about it. ”You smack Andrea and Clara, I will take care of Ed. How does that sound?”

”Now that sounds like a fun night!”, Sarah laughed.

Sarah thought of something, pushed Aiden down on the bed and swiftly straddled him.

”Don't make sudden movements”, Aiden warned her. ”You still didn't recuperate completely.”

Sarah ignored his warning tone and bent slightly. Her hands went under his top. She closed her eyes while her palms slowly moved over his abdomen. She exhaled, ”Mmm... I miss you.”

Aiden grabbed her hands while fighting his urges and hers. ”You are still not well enough.”

”I am well... look!” She wiggled her arms out of his grasp and lifted them above her head.

”You still wince when you make sudden movements, don't think I didn't notice.”

”True... but we don't need to make sudden movements.” Her hands went back under his top. ”We can take it nice and slow...”

”Sarah, baby... let's not rush.” He held her hands again. ”I don't want you to get worse. You have no idea how bad I felt seeing you on the hospital bed, unconscious. I don't want to go through that again.”

Sarah was irritated. ”How long are you going to use that line? I'm telling you that I feel fine. Why don't you believe me?”

”I believe you, but what is few more days? Just to make sure?” He coaxed her.

”You said few more days few days ago!” Sarah sharply exhaled. ”Fine. You leave me no other choice... I will just get you drunk tonight and have my way with you.” She smiled at him and bit her lower lip playfully.

”We will see about that. Go get ready.” It's not that he does not want her, but ever since she was in the hospital second time, he saw her as a delicate being who might disappear at any moment. He wants her to get better, and to not get hurt ever again.

Sarah pouted and went to the closet do get dressed for the party.

…

In Edward's study room, Edward and Sophia are sitting on the sofa.

”Dad... I wanted to talk to you in private.” Sophia hesitated before continuing. ”I'm sure you have a good guess by now, but I want to make it clear. Felix and I are dating.”