Chapter 751 - Two days before wedding (J&J) (10) (2/2)

They held each other tightly, in silence… and their worlds were at peace.

Sarah was happy that because of her high heels she is almost as tall as he is, and she can feel his heart thumping against her chest. And she knows that he is alive, both of them are… and she can inhale his woody-flowery scent which even after all this time puts her in a daze. And there is no place better for her than his firm and gentle embrace which makes her feel safe.

Aiden was holding onto Sarah like a drowning victim trapped in rapids who got a hold of a rock… afraid that if he lets go, the currents will sweep him away and he will be unable to find her again. The feeling of Sarah's body pressing onto his made all Aiden's bad thoughts disappear and he wondered why he ever assumed that he is reverting to his old self. There is no way he is going back… Because with Sarah by his side, he climbed out of his personal hell and got a taste of heaven, and he will never go back.

After some time, Sarah spoke: ”I will not let anyone break us apart. I will fight for us and for what we have with everything I've got.”

Sarah's words shook Aiden up. How does she know what is on his mind?

Aiden tightened his hug on her and responded: ”I will not let you fight alone. I will be right next to you, always. You are my strength and I will be yours.”

Sarah looked up at him, and her eyes sparkled from all the love she feels for him. ”How do you know what to say to calm down my insecurities?”

He smiled with a smile which reached his eyes. ”I was just about to ask you the same question.”

Sarah was overwhelmed with emotions. ”I swear… You are the best thing that ever happened to me.”

Aiden tilted his head slightly and their noses touched. ”And you, my love… are my everything.”

”Sweet talker…”, she managed to mumble before his lips landed on hers.

The kiss was slow and soothing. Providing them with necessary assurance that they are here for each other… and that everything will be OK.

A sound of a person clearing throat reached them.

”Go away, Anna!”, Sarah grumbled without turning to face the interrupter.

There was a gasp of surprise before JoAnna's voice was heard: ”How do you know it's me?”

Sarah stifled a laugh and turned to face her sister. ”No one else is rude enough to interrupt two people who are kissing.”

JoAnna grimaced. ”You two are worse than teenagers. Can't you wait for after the event? Do you even realize that there are other people present?”

”Why would we care about other people?”, Aiden responded with a question and added while looking at Sarah lovingly: ”My whole world is right here.”

Sarah melted in his embrace, unable to look away from him.

JoAnna rolled her eyes. ”Yes, yes… everyone knows you are madly in love. But can you leave physical expression of your love for a bit later? It's time for the cake. Everyone is seated at the tables, except for you.”

”…and you.”, Sarah glanced at JoAnna before turning her attention back to Aiden. ”Cake?”

He responded with a small nod, and they went to take their seats while holding hands.

”Hey! You are ignoring me again!”, JoAnna huffed while walking after them.