Chapter 399 - Sarahs birthday celebration (8) (2/2)

”Wait!” JoAnna handed surgical gloves to Sarah. ”You don't want to end up with that on yourself.”

Aiden gripped Clara's jaw and kept it open. In less than a minute, Klark sisters and Dodson brothers had a dose of aphrodisiac sprayed directly into their mouth.

”We should head back. Party is not over yet.” Sophia said while leaving the shed.

”Give me that!” JoAnna grabbed the bottle from Sarah's hand. ”It's for research purpose.” JoAnna awkwardly added when she saw Sarah's confused expression.

”I didn't say anything.” Sarah laughed.

They stood in front of the shed for a minute until they could hear harrowing mix of moans and whimpers coming from inside.

”How long will anesthetic work?” Sarah asked JoAnna.

”About three more hours. After that they will find out if aphrodisiac is stronger than their pain.” JoAnna responded as they walked back to the Hill property.

...

At the entrance to the playhouse they met Stella who was obviously waiting for them.

Stella looked at each of them before facing Sarah. ”Is everything OK?”

Sarah nodded.

Stella tilted her head slightly. ”Do you need me to do something?”

Sarah smiled. ”We took care of it.”

Stella's eyes moved over each of them examining them closely. She revealed a wide smile. ”Good! Very good. You are just in time for fireworks!” Stella approved of her three daughters and their partners. 'It seems they reached a stage where they take care of themselves.'

…

At the rooftop terrace of Hill villa, six young people sat on three lounging chairs in pairs, holding each other and enjoying the firework display above them.

”Happy birthday.” Aiden spoke in Sarah's ear.

”Thank you.” She smiled. 'It would be a happier one if you didn't get recklessly hurt and caused me to suffer from worry…' Sarah didn't voice her complaints because she knows that she would probably do the same thing if they switched places. ”I look forward for our trip. But I think that you should get a thorough checkup in the hospital before we go.”

Aiden frowned wanting to refuse, but then he thought that if something is wrong and it flares up while they are away, it will spoil her birthday. ”OK. Let's go first thing in the morning.”

Sarah was happy that he didn't refuse. ”We can ask JoAnna if she can speed up the process. If all results are fine, we could still leave tomorrow.”

JoAnna chuckled. ”I'm right here, and I can hear you. Let's go tomorrow after breakfast to Franciscan Medical Center.” JoAnna tilted her head to face Jeff. ”You come also. I want to show off my fiancé.”

Jeff smiled and made a low humming sound of approval.

”Do you want to join?” JoAnna faced Sophia.

Sophia glanced at Felix who had a concerned expression. ”No. You go ahead. I will use tomorrow to rest.” Sophia felt Felix's arms around her relax. She smiled and sank deeper into his embrace.

Suddenly fireworks intensified and night sky was set on fire by a magnificent display of Peony and Chrysanthemum fireworks mixed in with rapid blasts from Crossette and Mine shells.

”Oh, the grand finale!” JoAnna gasped.

They all inhaled and looked up.

”The grand finale will be later…” Aiden whispered in Sarah's ear.

Sarah's body shivered from the thought of what is hidden behind his words. She turned to face him and their lips almost touched. ”Does it need to be later?” She whispered back.

JoAnna, Jeff, Sophia and Felix were focused on aerial fireworks, and didn't notice when Sarah and Aiden left the roof.