IT STARTS ON A BRIDGE

Chapter-11

Sarah's point of view

It had been days since the incident and I didn't tell grandma as I didn't want to bother her with my problems and I knew she would be hell worried if she came to know. After the death of grandpa, almost a year ago, grandma is the one who handles most of the work. All the work from shop and household chores is done by her. Yes, we have a flower shop which fulfills our monthly expenses. I help her sometimes when I get some free time.

I'm busy as exams are close and I started getting along with Garry. After the incident, his attitude also changed in a good way. He is more calm and friendly, not a possessive and arrogant jerk. Kenna’s views also changed for him. Well.... We are getting along well. Chris is still suspicious and has rude behavior towards Garry. I don't know why, boys problem! We started hanging out as friends after that day almost 5 days ago when…..

5 days ago.

Sarah's point of view. (The day after the incident).

Sarah-" Hey Kenna, don't you think I should thank Garry for saving me? “

I said to Kenna for the 10th time, confused.

Kenna- " agghhhhhhhh....... You are annoying Sarah. Just go and thank him. Of course, you should thank him after all he saved you.

Kenna said angrily, as I had already asked her 10 times before.

Sarah- “but... What if he thinks that I like him and is trying to get close to him?

I was confused, as I didn't know what to do or what to say.

Kenna-" He won't.... Just go and thank him. It’s very normal to thank somebody if anyone helps you.

Kenna replied while eating her hamburger as it was lunch time and we were in the cafeteria.

Sarah-" but what if _"

Kenna cut me off mid sentence.

Kenna-" If you don't want to, that's okay and if you want, just go and thank him and, for god's sake, just don't bother me. You know it's been half an hour and I didn't get my chance to eat this hamburger because of your nagging and questioning. I only had one bite for half of an hour. Just go, so I can eat my food.

Kenna said, shouting, almost making me jump on my seat.

Sarah-" Okay, okay my bad, just calm down and eat. I won't bother you again.”

I said standing and deciding on thanking him.

Sarah- “I will thank him”

I said, nodding to myself. Kenna looked at me and gave me thumbs up for it. And I made my way to him. I was searching for him when I found him talking to a girl on the basketball court. He had an arm wrapped around her shoulders. I was kind of angry about seeing a girl with him. Anyways, I made my way to him and on seeing me. He ushered the girl away. So it’s only two of us.

Garry - Nicole, I will talk to you later.

She nodded her head and left.

Garry- yes, May I help you?

Sarah- I….I…I wanted to say……!

Garry- what did you want to say?

Sarah- actually…..

Garry- yes_

Sarah- I…..

Garry- Sarah see, if you want to thank me for that day, then you don’t have to. It was my party and your safety was my responsibility. I knew Shane for a very long time but I never expected he would try to do something like that. I am sorry for the day.

Sarah- Thank you for all the help so far. Thank you for that day. I don’t know what could have happened if you…..

Garry- I just want to forget everything and start new. Can we do that? Can we be friends?

Sarah- of course, we can.

Garry- friends.

Sarah- friends.

We smiled at each other and shook hands and from then on….

Present day.

I was studying for my upcoming exams when my phone buzzed. I looked to see the number and it was Garry. It is a must now; either I or he call me after college every day.

Garry- hey, do you want to hang out? I am getting bored. We can go watch a movie or play something or chat. Anything is fine with me.

Sarah- we have an exam in two days. I am studying right now. I don’t know what I am going to do in the exam.

Garry- do you need any help with your studies?

Sarah- will you help me?

Garry- of course, girl. Wait, ten minutes. I will be there before you know.

Sarah- thank you, I will be waiting then. Bye

Garry- see you then.

After some time, the doorbell rang. I opened the door and ushered Garry in. He was in ripped black jeans and a green jacket. His hair was damp as if he had a hair wash before coming here. He looked extremely hot.

Sarah- you go upstairs and take a left, my room is there. I will come in a few minutes.

Garry- OK, be fast.

I went into the kitchen and poured two glasses of orange juice and went upstairs. I entered the room and found Garry lying on my bed comfortably.

Sarah- hey, you dork. Don’t lie there and help me study.

Garry- don’t be aggressive, I will help you.

After two to three hours of study, Garry took off his jacket and stretched his arms, yawning. His muscles were clearly visible. He was wearing a thin cotton white T-Shirt and I just can’t look away from him.

Garry- drool all you want but study before drooling.

He said to me before bursting into laughter.

Sarah- who is drooling over you? Huh?

Garry- I never said you were drooling over me. You admitted it yourself.

Sarah- whatever.

I was caught red-handed and I was kind of embarrassed. I ignored him and started pretending to read my book.

Garry- Sarah, don’t bite your lip.

Sarah- why? I will do whatever I want.

I sometimes bite my lower lip when I am nervous and I was feeling nervous with Garry. In the blink of an eye, Garry was next to me, holding me close to him. Our faces were inches apart.

Garry- because it is very…tempting. I want to bite that lip.

Sarah- do you want…?

I was attracted to him. I never felt this way towards anyone before. It was like my mind was working on its own. My body was still, eyes piercing in his eyes. My body was craving his touch.

Garry- say yes.

Sarah- to what?

Garry- to be mine always and if you don’t want to, then I am going for now.

He started to leave when I stopped him in his tracks by grabbing his arm.

Sarah- I want it.

Garry- are you sure?

Sarah- yes, I am.

The next moment, his lips crashed into mine. He was kissing me roughly yet passionately. My hands traveled from his back to his hair. I clutched his hair tightly. He lifted me up in his arms and carried me to bed. He lay beside me and started kissing me again. We were like this for almost fifteen minutes when we broke apart. I tried to catch my breath, panting heavily.

Garry- you are so beautiful, Sarah. I will take my leave. I don’t want to do anything further for now.

Sarah- okay.

I nodded my head and he left. I stood up and went to my study table. I was embarrassed and my cheeks were red. I like him, I think. I never felt this way towards anyone before. I fell for him hard. I noticed his phone that was placed on my table. He forgot his phone. I was kind of happy he forgot it here; I can get to see him again. I put on a coat and a little bit of makeup on and was making my way to his home when I noticed him in a corner of the park which was in the way of his house. He was not alone.

There was a girl with him and his face was dug in her neck. I hid behind a wall and peeped from there. I couldn’t believe my eyes because of what I saw. I rubbed my eyes thinking it must be my imagination, but it was not. He had his teeth piercing through her skin and blood was dripping from there. I was petrified. It was the girl Nicole from that day. I screamed at the sight.

Sarah- ahhhhhhhh……….

Garry- who’s there?

I was trembling and fell on my knees. Garry looked different. He was not the Garry I knew. He was….He was something different.