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Chapter 21 Almost lost
Sarah went back to her ward. He bed was dressed with fresh sheets. Her mother sent her a set of clean clothes. Sarah showered again as she was wearing a hospital gown and disposable panties with a ginormous maternity pad. Her aunt worked in the billinge department in th3 hospital and popped in to visit. She buzzed the nurse while Sarah was in the shower and asked for two extra pillows which she placed at the foot of the bed. Sarah changed and stepped out of the bathroom. Her aunt greeted her with a warm smile and gestured her to lay on the bed. As Sarah layed down Donna placed the pillows under her feet. She lectured Sarah extensively on bed rest and taking car of herself. After she was done she made sure Sarah was okay before she left back to work. Throughout the day she had visitors. Edith visited her on he tea and lunch breaks, so sis Donna. Her colleagues even popped in to check on her. Jacob came after lunch and sat with her for a while but she needed him to rest so she s
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Guilty pleasures Chapter 22 Discharged.
After one week of bed rest Sarah was discharged but she was put off from work for another two weeks. She had made it through this challenged times. Her baby was okay, but she needed to still rest to keep him or her alive.Jacob was also discharged on the same day. His hands were still wrapped in bandages and he was given a date for the next week. Sarah already knew the procedure for next week by reading his file. They left the hospital together after fetching their medication from the pharmacy. Their car was parked in the parking lot for almost 2 weeks. Sarah drove home with Jacob in the passenger seat because he was still drowsy and his arms were still delicate at this stage. Sarah stopped at the creche and to pick up Alex. She jumped off the car and knocked at the door. The teacher called for Alex. It was 3pm and she wasnt planning on driving in less than 2 hours time to fetch him. He grabbed his bag and excitedly ran out the door into his mothers arms.
Guilty pleasures Chapter 23. Down ward spiral
Sarah was reaching that deep dark place in her mind. With each passing day her depression was weighing her down. Her moods were a mess, she snapped at any moment. She pitied herself. Jacob was soon admitted again for his skin grafting. She stressed for his well being. Her flashbacks on her past became more frequent. Her hate for everything she has endured became more strong. Jacob had lost his job during this time. Money was tight. Jacob was discharged 2 weeks later. Sarah brought him home. She refused to let her stress and struggles impact on them. She worked tirelessly. Juggled being a mom and houswife while Jacob recovered. She budgeted herself, so that the little salary she had would carry them through the month. Sarah cried at night, silently. She didnt want to stress Jacob out. Being pregnant and not knowing where your next meal would come from was stressful. Her refrigerator was almost empty and so were her grocery cupboards. But still God made a plan. She prayed day and nig
Guilty pleasures Chapter 24. Christmas season
It was December. Christmas was in a few weeks time. This was the last thing on Sarah's mind. How could she even afford Christmas. The land lady just gave them an increase of rent. She had her car payment due. Food to see to and a new baby. Jacob had still not found work and Sarah's two thirds of a salary couldn't cover any of this.It was the first week of December and Sarah started looking for another place to rent. She couldn't afford this. She could afford anything. She wondered how will she make it to Christmas. Alex would be looking forward to the day, to the presents. Sarah was saddened just thinking of this.There was a hoot outside their door. Sarah went out to see her parents. They were here, she knew this wasn't good. "you didnt do your car payment yet. I came to collect the money",her father shouted. Sarah was surprised at their attitudes when it came to money. Not once had they asked if they had food on their table. Or if they needed anything. I
Guilty pleasures Chapter 25. The problem
Jacob fetched Sarah from her afternoon job. They went to her parents place. After supper they were leaving when Chuck came out accusing Jacob of swearing him. He had fabricated a story and told her parents Jacob had said some horrible things.Sarah stood shocked as Chuck imstigated Jacob, accusing him over and over of calling him foul names." You called me a f***ed up a******", Chuck spat out. Jacob stood stunned. "WHEN DID I SAY ALL THESE THINGS YOU ACCUSE ME OFF", Jacob shouted. He was now agitated by this whole situation. Sarah knew that this was another scheme.This was always the case with Sarah and Nash. Everytime Chuck called the shots. He pulled their strings like a puppet. He always created a problem to get rid of people he doesn't want around. It was to show them a point. He had more authority and say im tbe family than they did. Who are they? That was his point.Sarah tugged Jacob's arm," he isn't worth it". Chuck heard thi
Guilty pleasures Chapter 26. 1 year later. House on fire
Jacob and Sarah together with their two toddlers were living in a new neighborhood. Sarah had started a new job and things were looking bright for them. Jacob had worked for a brief moment but was out of work again. It was December and holiday cheer was here. Sarah had just one provincial meeting to attend before she went on vacation leave. She dressed in a champagne buff dress. She slipped on a pair of heals, they were still knew, she only used them once, but decided to go with pumps instead. She put on a long necklace and her name badge before kissing them all good by and leaving to work in her red Nissan.She reached her meeting and put her cellphone in her bag whilst she got busy helping others with placing. " Sarah, you need to check your phone, Jacob called, something has happened" Kirsten quickly spoke before leaving to help another guest. Sarah dropped what she was doing and checked her cellphone. "shit, ten missed calls"." Hello, is everything alright?" S
Guilty pleasures Chapter 27. Four long years later.
Nothing has changed.Sarah is still emotionally scarred. Living like rats in a basement. Feeling worthless,self esteem as low as one could go. But she had the love and support of her husband. He finally found a job. Its pays shittily but its a job at the end of the day. Sarah has now moved into a new company and based close to home. Her shitty life started to look up.Until...........Covid 19 first wave hit.Being in the health care industry, their jobs were safe. They interest rate had dropped drastically. 7% was low. A rate to take advantage off." Lets apply for a homeloan" jacob suggested one day in June after work. Sarah sat at her laptop and applied.Instantly a message popped up on her screen. 1 email received. They were pre approved for 1 million. Sarah jumped with joy. She hugged and kissed Jacob. For once his suggestion had a positive effect. For once they felt the universe was answering them positively. Her prayers we
Guilty pleasures Chapter 28. Flashback
"As soon as your father retires, you will receive your inheritance and buy your own house", Sue said one Sunday afternoon. Sunday was the only day allocated to her children to visit. This was her arrangement. Every other day Chuck was there, a permemant resident. Eat, bath, leave his clothes to wash, the only thing he went home to do was sleep. Sunday after 5pm was the only day and time slot available to her children and grandchildren. No grandchildren could even request having a sleep over as the the answer would be no. It was heartsore to even see Alex and Andrea being turned down time and time again. It was only Emily's children who could stay over secretly, as if it was even a secret. They all knew that they were given special preference. The other grandchildren were just nothings and nobody's. It pained Sarah's heart every day just thinking about it. But she just decides to overlook it feeling sorry for her father being in such a pathetic situation. She really didn't know why h
Guilty pleasures Chapter 29. Secret
Sarah and Jacob decided to keep their achievement as a secret, or at least Sarah did. Jacob was so excited that everyone he met, he sang like a canary. Sarah was annoyed by this. They had agreed on keeping this a secret, not everyone should know your business. She didn't want to fight no matter how pissed off she was with his actions. She warned him in a totally nice way, " DO NOT COUNT YOUR CHICKENS BEFORE THEY HATCH".She hoped her husband would atleast grasp this concept.One afternoon at supper they broke the news to Nash and Nat. It was motivation for them to start heading towards their own successes as they were also renting.Nash called Sarah and told her thst Jacob would need to go with him to collect the puppy for their new home.Sarah was excited. She loved animals. She messaged Jacob immediately to go in the afternoon. Jacob was also excited. He loved dogs to and so did their children.But now Sarah thought of the fact 5hst they w
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