Chapter 1056 - Hosting Matthew Young in Chicago (2) (1/2)
~ Chicago downtown ~
After lunch, early afternoon…
Matthew is standing in front of ten-foot floor to ceiling windows and admiring the view from the penthouse that Sarah and Aiden allowed him to use during his stay in Chicago.
Matthew is sipping whiskey from the glass in his hand, and after each one he is making an approving humming sound. He is impressed by the selection of drinks in the minibar. He wondered if they are always so well stocked or is it because Ellie told them that he enjoys good quality alcoholic beverages. The one he is sampling currently is Pappy Van Winkle 20-year-old Bourbon Whiskey which goes for about $3000 a bottle. He is impressed.
”Boss, shouldn't you go out and make yourself available?”, Ian asked Matthew. He is referring to the fact that someone from the army of Chaos should contact him. How is anyone going to approach him when he is in this secure apartment?
Matthew smiled mysteriously. ”They were confident that I only need to show up and they will contact me. I suspect while we are out, heading to the Kiani family's villa… Or maybe on the way back. A sabotage possibly…”, Matthew mused. ”If they can reach me any other time, I will be impressed.”
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In the second penthouse, across the hall…
Sarah and Aiden are in the tub filled with bubbles.
Aiden's back is leaning on the edge of the tub, his arms are spread and resting on the sides while his face is tilted upward. He would be looking at the sky through the glass ceiling if his eyes are open.
Sarah's ear is on his chest and she is enjoying the sound of his heartbeat. It's a habit that soothes her, listening to his heartbeat. She did it frequently while he was in a coma. When she felt that desperation is overwhelming, she would listen to that rhythmical beat of his heart and remind herself that he is alive… to remind herself that she is alive and that she needs to stay strong and keep going. For both of them.
”When do you want us to go and greet the neighbor?”
Aiden's voice was thunderous in Sarah's head because her ear was on his chest.
”There is still time.” She snuggled closer and trapped his left leg between hers.
Aiden's arms moved around Sarah, and he kissed the top of her head.
He looked at the woman in his arms burrowing herself, like she can't get close enough to him. She reminded him of Kitty when she is asking for cuddles. Sarah's head and shoulders are above bubbles and she appears so delicate, like she can break at the slightest pressure. He wants to protect her, to make all her wishes come true, to make her happy. He thought how it was a long time since they spoke about what they want…
”If there is one thing you wish right now… what is it?”
”For us to grow old together.”, Sarah responded and tightened her hold on him.
Aiden smiled while warm emotions filled him up. Out of all the things in the world, she wants to spend her lifetime with him. And he wants the same. To stay by her side, forever.
”I don't know if growing old is in the future for us, but I can promise you that we will do everything together. I will make sure that every second counts.”
Sarah smiled in response and gave a small nod. This promise is the one they can keep or die trying… because life without him is no different than death.