“I am sorry grandma”Zara massaged Dorothy’s feet with the essential oil. She felt guilty as Dorothy’s feet swelled because of her. She worked in the field for three days to protect her from him. “Why are you apologizing buttercup? I am happy to work with my old man. You gave me a chance to be with him more”Zara smiled kissing Dorothy’s hand and continued to work. She knew Dorothy is trying to cheer her but she is not happy with Dorothy working on behalf of her.“I’ll work from tomorrow and that’s final”Zara declared after lunch. The old couple shared a look and waited for Zara to continue.“I know what you are thinking. I’m not stupid to risk facing him. I’ll go to the field in the midnight and work as much as I can. The next morning you can do the remaining work”They rolled their eyes and continued to play chess. Zara stood up and messed the chess board angrily.“I decided and no more negotiations”She went to her bedroom and took a nap as she had work to do at midnight
“Boss! We are here” Peter got down the car and opened Sebastian’s door. Sebastian put on his goggles and entered the party hall. Today is Susan’s birthday and he got the invitation from her as soon as he returned from his trip. He took the gift box and walked in with an expressionless face followed by Peter. Susan stood in the middle of the crowd glowing like an angel with her cute dimples on display. She put on a light pink princess dress with diamond jewellery. She had crown on her head given by her father who is now busy with the guests. Susan rushed to Sebastian as soon as she spotted him. Sebastian removed his glasses and smiled at her which seemed very odd to Susan. He never displayed such bright smile since Zara died. What happened to him? “Happy Birthday Susan” He handed her the gift box which Susan took with a red face shyly and thanked him. She removed the wrapping and opened the box to see a beautiful painting. Her smile faded but she covered it immediately. She expe
“Thanks for everything Liam. I appreciate your help” Zara thanked Liam in the car outside her apartment which she rented a week ago. Liam turned off the engine and held Zara’s hand. “I don’t know what’s going on between you two but I am happy you thought of me when you needed help. You can think of me as your home baby. I got your back. Don’t ever pull stunts like you did last time” Zara nodded and hugged him before getting down and waved at him. She watched his car disappear from her sight and sighed. She’s glad to have a friend like Liam. She opened her door and heard baby’s cry. She kicked her heels and ran to her bedroom hurriedly. Paula sat on the bed angrily cleaning the mess created by Zachary while fifteen months old Zachary was tied to the headboard wailing hysterically “What the hell Paula Adams?” Zara rescued the damsel in distress and glared at Paula. Zachary hugged Zara and pointed at his mother as if complaining about her to Zara. “I will kick both of you if you o
The next morning of Sebastian forcing Zara in the field. He woke up to the gasps and murmurs around him. He rubbed his eyes and sat up holding his pounding head. What happened? He saw people surrounding him whispering among them. He then remembered having a very stressful dream. He forced himself on his Sunshine which felt so real. He felt her for real this time. “Are you alright Mr. Wild?” One of the men spoke in concern. When they came to work in the fields this morning they saw Sebastian sleeping in Samuel’s field. The torch light is blinking beside him with tools and gloves spread around him. “I am fine. I just drank the whiskey you offered me. I apologize for the inconvenience” Sebastian stood up patting the dirt from his clothes and spotted the mess on the ground. He was stunned and bent down to take the gloves and torch light. He remembered the torch which led him here in the dream and the gloves he ripped from her hands. No way! Did he harm someone from the village? But
“Tell me Sunshine. Do you think I’m unworthy?” Zara turned her face away and sat up slowly untangling herself from his body. She felt slight pain in her lower region and blamed him for everything. She turned her back to him and put her legs down slowly to get down the bed but Sebastian hugged her from behind. He buried his face into her neck smelling her fragrance. God! He missed her so much. Only God knows how many days he spent in anguish because of her absence. “Please, talk to me. Why are you silent? Ask me anything, let your thoughts out” Sebastian couldn’t stay still when she is closing herself up. It’s as if they returned to those days where she rejected him countless times without telling him about her father. He’s not ready to experience that again. “I told you to wait for me, didn’t I? I told you I’ll fight for you, for us. Why did you leave me?” Zara still refused to open her mouth. She didn’t know how to answer him or respond to him. His hands tightened around her tr
They both stayed silent till Sebastian pulled himself together and held her cheeks wiping her tears with his thumbs “Why didn’t you tell me about my dad?”Zara lowered her eyes guiltily. It’s her fault for leaving him without telling him about Michael. They both had their wrongs in the past and ruined their relationship. If only they were wise enough to think clearly“I don’t want you to go against them for me”Sebastian sighed and leaned his forehead on hers. As expected she chose to retreat so that he wouldn’t fight with his parents. Why is she so kind?“Please come back Sunshine”She got down from his lap angrily. How dare he to ask her come back? Does he think she’s that easy to get? No way! She wouldn’t give in to him no matter what.She turned her body and tried to stand up but soon fell on the bed because of the pain in her lower region. Sebastian picked her up and placed her on his lap again. He let her lean on his chest and massaged her waist.Zara moaned in relaxati
“Bash..”Sebastian turned towards Zara’s panicked face.“What happened?”“I am scared to face Paula. She will kill me”Sebastian then remembered the hot tempered Paula.“You are right. She slapped me and cursed me a million times when she found out about your absence. She’ll definitely kill you but don’t worry I’m with you”They both planned to return but first Zara wanted to meet Paula before exposing herself to the public. Sebastian told her about Paula giving birth to a boy, Zachary. He also told her that he gave the crib she bought to Paula. Zara was so happy and hugged him in delight. She should face all of them but she has to know what happened to her friends while she was absent.“How come you are here with Susan?”This was the first question she wanted to ask him when she woke up beside him three weeks ago but she was scared to hear his answer. What if he said they are here for honeymoon or vacation?“She didn’t go out often after the accident. She requested to tag
After ten minutes Paula opened the door with her puffy eyes. Zara heaved a sigh and hugged her tightly. Richard stood dumbstruck at the side staring at Zara like she was a ghost.“I am sorry darling. I am so sorry. Please forgive me. I am scared to come back. I am really scared. I never thought of hurting you”Zara sobbed on Paula’s shoulder pouring out her worries. Paula hardened her expression and pushed Zara away.“Don’t ever come to my door step. I don’t have a friend named Zara Jones. She’s dead a year ago. She left me without a word and I am still grieving. Good bye”Paula could never forgive Zara for hiding the truth. How can she not come to her when she was alive? Doesn’t she knew her absence is unbearable? “Darling please”“Paula, mind your words. She’s been through a lot”Sebastian didn’t like Paula being hard on Zara. He can imagine her anger but Zara really experienced a lot more than them.“What about me? Didn’t I go through a lot because of her? I am ready to fa