Chapter 413 - Sarahs birthday (13) (1/2)

Sarah woke up in the morning and smiled. She was in the bed, on her own island in the Adriatic Sea, next to the man she adores. The facts that she smelled of sweat and felt sticky didn't bother her at all. Those are remnants from previous night, and it's nothing that a quick shower can't resolve. Just a bit more... she wanted to enjoy this few more minutes before she showers. As she shifted her body close to Aiden, he stirred.

”Good morning, baby. Happy birthday...” His raspy voice from sleeping sounded in the room even before he opened his eyes.

”Good morning.” Sarah smiled. ”Can you stop with 'Happy birthday'? It was yesterday.”

”You don't like that it's your birthday?”

”I don't like when someone makes a big deal out of it. It only brings trouble... You know that I prefer to keep a low profile.”

Aiden understood. Every time spotlight was on her, envious people would appear and try to bully her in some way. Instead of getting used to the spotlight and fighting them off, her choice is to stay out of it and focus her energy on things that matter to her. Even with her friends, she decided not to tell them that it was her birthday.

Aiden didn't pursue the topic but wanted to make himself clear. ”I understand and respect that. But you should know that for me, you are a big deal. The biggest one there is. Don't deny me this.”

Sarah smiled. ”I can't deny you anything... You got yourself a deal. Let's get ready...” She was about to get out of the bed when he pulled her back.

”Give me few more minutes.” He wrapped his arms around her. ”Last night I had to share you, I still feel the need to keep you close.”

”Share me? Impossible...” Sarah turned to face him and saw that he is sulking. She cupped his cheeks in her palms and kissed him lightly on the lips. ”In order to share something, you need to separate yourself from it... And we are two halves of a whole. When together, we are one and the same. You can't share any part of that, no one can separate us... not even for a little bit.” She kissed him again, and again, and again... until he stopped sulking and started returning her kisses. They lost track of time how long they held each other before they went to shower, together.

…

When they came downstairs, breakfast was set up in the sitting area of the kitchen. Sarah reminded herself that after breakfast she needs to go and thank Matija and his family for taking care of them. They happily ate, enjoying freshly made bread while talking about ideas for the island.

Sarah wants to add a helipad. In case they need a quick access, it can come in handy. She also wanted to walk around and see the second beach, but it was getting late, so they decided to go and meet with members of Sigma's army. Once they return in the evening, they will have time.

...

As soon as they entered their base, Emir exclaimed. ”You are late!”

”Sorry... we got delayed.” Sarah mumbled. She was thinking about what to say if they insist to hear why they are late. She should have some excuse. She was relieved to hear Marija speak.

”We thought you are not coming.” Marija pouted, but only for a second before smiling and ogling at Aiden.

Sarah rolled her eyes at her. ”Do I need to say it again?”

Marija stuck her tongue out and turned back to the PC in front of her.

Sarah looked around and was disappointed that Nick is not there.

It didn't take long until all of them chanted, requesting a match between Sigma and Omega.

Emir was most energetic. ”Boss! I have a feeling you are holding back against us. We need to see what you can do without using breaks!”

As soon as Sarah and Aiden agreed, Mishi who appeared that all that commotion was below him, was already on his feet and explaining the rules. ”We will have three tasks from three categories. Boss picks one, Omega second one, and the rest of us will take a vote on the third one. That should make it fair...”

While Mishi talked, Tereza started the projector and displayed more than twenty categories to choose from.

Sarah got to pick first. She looked at available options for a second before announcing her pick. ”Performance.”