Guilty consciences
1074 Words
"Until You Give Yourself Totally To Something It will Appear Hard And Difficult".
~Shams Tabrizi
We are here, Madam.
Driver broke the silence.
Okay. Sarah respond.
She opened the car's door and get off.
Old Mrs. William received Sarah from the foyer.
My sweetheart, you're here eventually. My eyes were on the door. Come on in.
Grandma hugged her and placed a kiss on her forehead.
Grandma's mansion was old yet elegant and even bigger and more beautiful than James's mansion.
Grandma took her to the living room and sit beside Sarah.
So tell me my dearest, how have you been? She asked lovingly.
I have been good, Grandma, thank you.
Sarah answered.
There is always so much affection in Grandma's demeanor for Sarah which makes her uncomfortable, because this marriage is nothing but a lie, and the guilt of lying to Grandma eating her inside.
Do you know Sarah why I like you so much?
Grandma asked Sarah with a serious expression.
This question completely bewildered her.
No.
She was not sure how to respond to this question.
Grandma chuckled to see the confusion in her eyes.
I'll tell you my dearest. I not only like you because you are the wife of my Grandson, I like you because you are a good girl and you are the most suitable match for my son.
Grandma said with love.
And how do you know that I'm a good girl who is suitable for your son?
Sarah asked.
Experience.
Grandma replied.
Experience?
Sarah asked.
Yes, my dearest experience. Do you know how old I am? I am 74 years old. I was 19 when I got married to James's Grandfather, Mr.William, May his soul rest in peace. He was the most intelligent man I have ever seen in my life, his companionship made me wise enough to recognize the true intentions of people. When I first met you, I recognize the real you. Unlike other girls, you are not interested in James's money, and this thing makes you unique. Your soul is so pure and virtuous that one can behold your heart through your eyes. And I always wished a girl like you for my James. You will make a good wife and I am sure about that.
Grandma's words were enough to make her cry.
Oh, my darling, Come here, don't cry okay.
Grandma hugged Sarah.
Thank you, Grandma. You think so highly of me, I am not this good as much as you think I am.
Sarah's voice broke.
Ssshhh, don't say anything like that. I know you. You are the most adorable girl in the whole world.
Grandma said.
Sarah felt ashamed because she is deceiving Grandma but honestly she never wanted this.
Sarah composed herself and asked. Grandma James is your only child then how come you don't live with him, in his home?
Hahaha, good question, my dearest. I live here unaccompanied instead of living with James because here, in this house are so many memories of James's Grandfather and I don't wish to leave these memories behind. I am living with his memories. It gives me the aura of being living with him, He is still here in this house in my heart forever.
Grandma's voice broke.
Did you love him this much?
Sarah was astounded.
I loved him and still love him more than anything else. He is the sole heir of my endless love. And besides James's used to live with me in this house but moved out of the house because of his office that is near to his home but he pays me often visits. And I respect his privacy so I let him move out of the house. I want to see him happy and prosperous with you with his own family with his kids. James is a nice man, he is just different, I know you will understand him.
I hope I'm not asking for too much.
Sarah, I expect you to be the ideal wife for my son. As you know that I'm too old to be live any longer and James is my only reason to be alive, Promise me one thing you won't leave him alone ever no matter what happens. I only trust you with him and I am sure you will keep the promise. Today I invited you here because I wanted to tell you all this, and please don't talk about this with James, I don't want him to know about it. this is our secret, isn't it?
Grandma chuckled.
Sarah was not sure what to say.
Yes, I know. I won't tell
James anything.
Madam, dinner is ready. Do you want me to arrange the table?
Servant inquired.
Not yet. we are waiting for James to come.
Hello, ladies.
James's deep voice accelerated her heartbeat.
James took a glimpse of Sarah's appearance for a second and walked to Grandma and hugged her.
My lovely son.
Grandma kissed him on the forehead.
You made us wait for too long.
Grandma faked her resentment.
I'm so apologetic for being late but loads of work held me for too long in the office. This won't happen again and I'll make it up to you. His eyes were on Sarah when he said that(meaningfully).
Sarah suddenly felt hot under his intense gaze.
James's behavior becomes changes when he's around Grandma like he's a baby.No one can say that he is an arrogant person.
It's alright, but don't do that again. You are a newly wedded man you shouldn't be kept your wife waiting for too long.
Grandma scolded him.
I won't. He raised his hands in surrender.
James walked in Sarah's direction and wrapped her in his arms and planted a kiss on her cheek.
His body's fragrance engulfed her senses. Her heart began to beat like a drum. She can even hear her heart beating this fast and loud in her chest. She closed her eyes to feel his body against hers. How could it feel so incredible to be in his arms?
James unwrapped his arms from her body and be sited with her.
Did you miss me? My love.
James lovingly asked Sarah.
Sarah turned crimson red and nodded her head.
I missed you too.
James said in her ear.
Grandma was so glad to see her children happy and content, this is what she wanted for James, a loving and caring wife who loves him unconditionally.
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