Chapter 8Sarah has returned home, and she is relieved that she no longer has to deal with that jerk. That rich jerk made her life a living nightmare, but she is now free. She noticed her brother and smiled. He was taken aback, but returned the smile. He was heartened to see her sister smile after so many days.Sarah was relieved that she wouldn't have to see that jerk face again, but she is now jobless and needs to find another job as quickly as possible. She re-started her employment search.She obtained a job as a waitress at a local restaurant, which was beneficial. She returned home and noticed some police cars. She's concerned. Is her brother okay?She dashed toward them, and as soon as an officer noticed her, he approached her and handcuffed her. She was perplexed.Sarah asked, “What is this?”Cop replied, “We're detaining you because we have a complaint against you. You wreck and damage Mr. Hill's car. We have substantial proof, and we will arrest you for this crime.”Her eyes
Nicholas was lying on the bed when Sarah came towards him and lay down next to him. Nicholas turned towards her, and he looked at Sarah's beautiful brown eyes. Her pale skin was shining in the moonlight, blown by the breeze. Her beautiful black silk-like locks fall on her face, Nicholas looks at her pink rose-like lips, and Sarah smiles at him. Nicholas could not believe that all this was happening whenever Sarah looked at Nicholas. She just curses him; she never talked to Nicholas nicely, and Nicholas also knew the reason, so it was not Sarah's fault but his. He is feeling regretful; he wishes he had accepted Sarah's proposal, maybe today. Things would have been better than this.He slowly moves the hair from Sarah's face behind her ear. He wanted to touch those pink lips of Sarah with his lips. He wanted to taste these pink lips once.He looks at Sarah's lips and slowly takes his face towards hers. There was a smile on Sarah's lips. Nicholas was about to kiss her lips when there was
It was evening. Sarah had just finished her shift, and she was preparing to leave for her other job. She came out of the restaurant. She had gone some distance when she saw a familiar car. She understood. She quickly quickens her steps and starts walking away, ignoring him. Nicholas gets out of the car and follows Sarah. Sarah tries to ignore him, and Nicholas walks faster and move in front of her.Sarah is about to ignore him and go to the other side, but Nicholas grabs her hand and pulls her towards him. She collides with his chest and looks at him angrily. “What is your problem?” Sarah says angrily to Nicholas. “I want to talk to you. Why are you ignoring me like this?” Sarah looks at him with disbelief.“You are acting like nothing happened between us.” Nicholas smiles and looks at her. “Absolutely nothing happened between us.” Sarah understands his point and tries to free her hand from his grip. “Stay away from me.” “But I just want to talk to you.”“But I don't want to ta
Nicholas was peering outdoors via his cabin's large glass window. A tear spilled from his eye. Nicholas has never cried before. He'd never cried for anyone before. This was the first time in his life that he cried for someone. His parents used to bring out whatever he wanted before he could asked for. That is why he had never felt lack of anything, but now he does. There is no greater pain than not getting what he wants. He was engrossed in this thought when the door of the cabin opened and his friend came.“What is the matter? You seem quite disturbed.” Andrew asked. Nicholas instantly glanced at his friend. “Is the pain of rejection really like this?” Andrew gazed at Nicholas with amazement. “I love her and want to marry her. I want Sarah.” Andrew looked at Nicholas with confusion.Andrew said, “Are you in your right Mind? Do you even know what you are saying?” “I know what I’m saying; it's true, and this is what I want. I want to marry Sarah, and when I told her today, she reject
Everything around me was white; nothing was visible—a white light and white smoke.Am I dead? Nicholas questions himself. He was unable to see anything in front of him, and then“No, you are alive. You can't die so soon.” He hears a very sweet and beautiful voice. He turns and looks at the owner of this voice; it is none other than the one due to whom he lost his sanity. Nicholas runs towards Sarah and touches her cheeks. “Are you okay? What are you doing here? Where are we both?”Sarah said, “This is all a figment of your Mind; you should wake up now.” Saying this, as soon as he tries to touch her again, she disappears into thin air.Nicholas experiences a shock, and the next thing he knows, he is in a hospital room, surrounded by doctors and nurses, and he can hear his own pulse. His eyes are shutting, and then opening. He couldn't see properly; he couldn't feel anything; his entire body was numb; he felt no pain or other sensations. He gazed at the doctor, who was attempting to re
After speaking briefly with her mother, Sarah proceeds to the doctor's cabin to inquire about her mother's condition. On the way, she comes upon the man who is responsible for her current predicament. Nicholas's father she simply glances at the man and begins walking away, ignoring him. Then he calls her.James asked, “can I speak with you for a few Minutes?”Sarah said, “Sorry, are you talking to me?”James said, “Yes, …I’m talking to you.” “I am sorry, but I do not have time to talk to you.” After saying this, she departs. Nicholas's father is slightly embarrassed. Sarah enters the doctor's cabin. The doctor glances at her with a smile. Please sit. Ms. Lewis“I'm glad your mother has recovered consciousness. I examined her, and everything is good now. She is quite healthy. There's nothing to worry about. You are welcome to take her home, but she will continue to get particular care.”“Thank you very much, doctor; without you, this would not have been possible. You have taken excell
Sarah's mother comes her home after being released from the hospital shortly after. They were now enjoying a regular life, looking after one other like a loving family. Still, Sarah worked two jobs. She used to work since her mother was still receiving pricey medication, even though it was a lot of effort. She had to support her family financially and take care of her mother, so both her family and her required her to work. Even though Matthew was still unemployed, he was making an effort.Sarah visits a restaurant. There, she works as a waitress. When she noticed someone, she was preoccupied with her client Arthur was the one.“You're employed here, then? It surprised me that the place is too small for you.”“ I’ve got enough here, so tell me what you want to have.”“Whatever the special dish of your restaurant, you serve it on two plates.” “You want two plates? You have come alone here.”“Yes, because I also need a company, and right now, my company is you. You have to have lunch
She runs towards Nicholas. She didn't care that cars were also close to her. She could also have been hit. She was just concerned about saving Nicholas from the crash. She rushes at him and pushes him to the opposite side of the road. Both of them tumble to the ground. Sarah's head was about to hit a stone when Nicholas placed his hand behind her head, causing the stone to penetrate his hand.Nicholas is immersed in her brown eyes, and he doesn't feel the pain of his hand injury. Sarah also glances into his eyes, and it is only then that she realizes the people going along the street are staring at them. She pushes Nicholas and stands up.Sarah said, “What do you think of yourself? Have you ever thought what will happen if something happened to you? Don't you care about your life? How could you be so careless? That's why I hate you; you don't care about anything. Not even yourself.”Nicholas listened silently to her scolding, as if she were singing a melody to him. He enjoyed her scol
The weekend passed in a blur of quality time with Nicholas and romantic moments with Sarah.On Monday morning, Nicholas reminded Sarah of an upcoming family business party."Next Saturday, we need to attend the Smith's annual gala," Nicholas said, sipping his coffee.Sarah nodded, checking her calendar. "I remember. It's a big event for your family's business."Nicholas smiled. "We'll make it a family affair. Mom, Jace, and us."Sarah's eyes sparkled. "I'll make sure to get a new dress."Nicholas chuckled. "You'll stun them all."***************************The day of the party arrived. Nicholas and Jace waited in the living room, dressed to impress.Jace, in a miniature tuxedo, giggled as Nicholas tied his own bow tie."Daddy's going to be the most handsome man there," Nicholas whispered, making Jace chuckle.Sarah emerged from their bedroom, breathtaking in a red evening gown.Nicholas's jaw dropped. "Wow."Jace cooed, reaching out for Sarah.Sarah smiled, taking Jace from Nicholas.
Every Saturday and Sunday, Olivia, Nicholas's mother, visited Jace.She'd spend hours cuddling, playing, and reading to her beloved grandson.Olivia's eyes sparkled as she entered the nursery, filled with toys and colorful mobiles."Hello, my little prince!" she exclaimed, scooping up Jace in her arms.Jace giggled, and Olivia's heart melted.Nicholas and Sarah watched, smiling, as Olivia showered Jace with love."Mom, you're spoiling him rotten," Nicholas teased.Olivia chuckled. "That's what grandmas are for!"Sarah laughed. "We don't mind. Jace loves his grandma time."As Olivia played with Jace, Nicholas couldn't help but notice the resemblance between his mother and son.The same bright smile.The same sparkling eyes."Mom, do you remember Dad's stories?" Nicholas asked, his voice filled with nostalgia.Olivia's expression softened. "Of course, sweetie. Your father was an amazing storyteller."Nicholas smiled. "I want to pass those stories down to Jace."Olivia's eyes welled up w
Nicholas and Sarah sat in their opulent living room, surrounded by plush furnishings and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the city skyline. Baby books and prenatal guides littered the coffee table, a testament to their excitement. They had just confirmed the pregnancy, and the air was electric.Sarah's hands cradled her barely visible bump, a soft smile on her face. "We're going to be parents."Nicholas's eyes sparkled, his hand covering hers. "We're going to be amazing parents."Their luxurious lifestyle ensured every possible comfort for their growing family.Their private estate, nestled in the heart of the city, would soon welcome its newest member.But as the reality of parenthood set in, anxiety crept in.Sarah worried about balancing her thriving art career and motherhood. "What if I'm not good enough?"Nicholas reassured her, "You'll be an incredible mom. We'll figure it out together. We'll hire the best nannies and staff to support us."Nicholas, meanwhile, fretted about
Sarah's face fell as she told Nicholas about the betrayal. "The head of my project, Alex, sold all the details to our rival company, Bluebird. And on the same night of your accident, Bluebird's owner, Marcus, burned down Alex's house and killed him and his family."Nicholas's eyes widened in shock. "What? Why didn't anyone do anything?"Sarah shook her head. "Andrew investigated, but there wasn't enough evidence to prove anything. Hill Cop suffered huge losses and is now bankrupt."Nicholas sighed, feeling a sense of responsibility. "I wasn't there to prevent it. This is why Hill Cop fell."Sarah looked crestfallen, but Nicholas took her hand. "Hey, business is like this. We'll start something new. How about a new cafe chain?"Sarah's eyes lit up. "That's a great idea! We can make it happen."Nicholas smiled. "We will. We'll make it bigger and better than Hill Cop. And we'll do it together."Sarah nodded, a determined look on her face. "Let's do it. Let's show them that we won't give
Dr. Smith's eyes locked onto Sarah's, his expression empathetic. "Sarah, what Nicholas experienced is called confabulation. It's a phenomenon where the brain creates false memories or stories, often due to traumatic brain injury or other forms of brain damage."Sarah's brow furrowed, her eyes filled with concern. "So, you're saying Nicholas's memories weren't real?"Dr. Smith nodded. "Exactly. When Nicholas suffered the accident, his brain's ability to process and store memories was affected. As a result, his brain started to fill in gaps in his memory with fictional information, creating false narratives that he believed to be true."Sarah's gaze drifted to Nicholas, her heart aching. "But why? Why would his brain do that?"Dr. Smith's expression softened. "Confabulation is a coping mechanism. The brain tries to make sense of missing information by creating new stories. In Nicholas's case, his brain wove a tale of time travel, a son, and a future that never existed. It was his brain'
Sarah's thoughts drifted back to the past, to the accident that had changed everything. She had forgotten her resentment towards Nicholas's family; her anger and hurt were replaced by a deep concern for him. She missed him, his laughter, his teasing, and his flirtatious smile. She missed the way he made her feel, like she was the only person in the world.As she sat there, lost in thought, Sarah realized that she had been unfair to James and Olivia. They, too, had suffered, waiting for their son to wake up. They, too, had been hurt by her harsh words, but they never retaliated. They had borne it all, for Nicholas's sake.Sarah's gaze fell on her father's grave, and she felt a sense of peace wash over her. Time heals all wounds, she thought. And who am I to hold onto grudges when the person I love is fighting for his life?With a newfound sense of resolve, Sarah decided to let go of the past. She would forgive James and Olivia and start anew. For Nicholas's sake, for their sake, she wo
Nicholas's eyes fluttered open to the sound of beeping machines. He groggily sat up on the hospital bed, his mind foggy and disoriented. The nurse standing beside him took a step back, her eyes widening in surprise."Mr. Nicholas, you're awake!" she exclaimed, her voice laced with a mix of shock and curiosity.Nicholas rubbed his temples, trying to clear the haze from his mind. He looked around the hospital room, but nothing seemed familiar. He was already confused, and the nurse's reaction only added to his bewilderment."Wha...what happened?" Nicholas stammered, his throat dry and sore.The nurse's expression turned from surprise to concern. "You've been in an accident, Mr. Nicholas. You need to lie back down."But Nicholas was already throwing off the covers, his mind racing with questions. Had he traveled back in time again? Was this some kind of déjà vu?The nurse rushed to his side, trying to gently push him back onto the bed. "Mr. Nicholas, please, you need to rest."But Nichol
Griffin's eyes darted wildly, and he swiftly opened the drawer, pulling out a gun. He pointed it at the group, his hand shaking with desperation. "Stay back! I won't let you take him from me!"Sarah's eyes widened in horror, her voice trembling. "Griffin, please. Don't do this. You're scaring me."Griffin's gaze locked onto Sarah, his eyes pleading. "You don't understand, Sarah. I won't lose him. I won't lose Jace."Sarah took a step forward, her hands outstretched. "Griffin, listen to me. This isn't you. You're not a monster. You're kind, gentle...my friend."Griffin's face twisted, his voice cracking. "You don't know me, Sarah. You never knew me."Leena sneered. "Yes, Griffin, you're a monster. You kidnapped Jace, and now you're threatening us with a gun."Griffin's attention was focused on Sarah; his gun was still trained on the group. He didn't notice Nicholas slowly creeping up behind him, his eyes fixed on the gun.Sarah's words were a distraction, a diversion. And Griffin, blin
Griffin sat on the couch, playing with Jace's toy cars, completely absorbed in the little boy's world. He had never felt this way before, so carefree and happy. Jace's laughter and smiles had captured him, and for the first time in his life, he felt like he was exactly where he was meant to be.Griffin's mind wandered back to his plans for revenge against Nicholas. But for the first time, he felt a twinge of doubt. Was it really worth it? Was his desire for revenge more important than the happiness he felt in this moment?Jace looked up at him, his eyes sparkling with excitement. "Griffin, look! I built a castle!"Griffin smiled, feeling his heart melt. "That's amazing, Jace. You're so talented."Griffin realized he had forgotten all about his plans for revenge. He had forgotten about Nicholas, forgotten about the past, forgotten about everything except for this little boy and the joy he brought him.But little did Griffin know, his world was about to be turned upside down. Nicholas a