All Chapters of SWEETHEART: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Thudding low and crisp against the tar road, Mike’s feet stride fast, with each step further than usual. A slender figure in a white shirt, clutching his hip at distance caught his eyes, and everything around that particular figure blurred in his vision. Oblivion, Sarah was also on her way to the site. Unaware of the brewing storm there. After all, she didn’t do anything wrong, why should she hide? With a string of pep talks and a deep breath, Sarah paced past the security gate only to find a group of workers in neon yellow construction jackets and safety helmets swarming nearby the supposed warehouse space. A little shuffle here and there and she caught the side of Mike. A sharp gasp hitched in her throat and her heartbeat shot up to the sky within seconds. Her padding feet switched to stride and then, run. The other men are trying in vain to pull Mike away from Daniel, but he kept pushing them away and lurched forward. By the time Sarah had reached them, Daniel was being pic

A week flew by since the company had started running. Sarah is a fast learner and she had figured out her own formula of how to weigh both her jobs. Rubbing shoulder for nearly 8 hours a day, the friends have been spending a lot of time together from meals to discussing future projects and checking new stocks. Their company’s main job scope is to provide engineering services for telecommunication providers such as building towers for antenna placement and upgrading equipment in the tower itself, ultimately setting the ground for service coverage to reach its valued customers. Mike was able to tie up a contract with one service provider for time being and that was enough to keep them on toes. No matter how busy he is, there is always time to follow up with Dr.Ajay and he did notice Sarah flying off every Wednesday saying she has a client to meet when actually she is going to the psychiatric clinic. There wasn’t much improvement in her condition that Dr.Ajay was seriously considering hyp

Greetings and waves from Laura’s good hand on the following Tuesday were clearly pretentious. Constant anxiety glint in her face when she is around Mike and irritation over Sarah was crystal clear. She purposefully misfiled project details or ‘overlooked’ due date, that Sarah had to constantly run around for amendments. Staplers went faulty as a few pins flew across the desk. Paper pin accidentally fell on the ground, pricking through Sarah’s delicate fingers. Hot coffee slipped off the table and fell on her feet, flushing her ankles red. The only explanation Laura could muster up for Mike’s rejection is that Sarah must be in a sexual relationship with him. What else could be the reason behind him calling her a whore? Or shove her out of the house half-naked, in the middle of the night? “I can’t find these materials that are listed as in stock. Would you mind coming with me for a double-check at the warehouse? Maybe a second set of eyes could be helpful” Sarah leads the way wit

Juggling thoughts, portrayed in his flickering eyes. Give her time to digest the fact or go after her to make sure she is safe? ’ SAFETY FIRST!!!’ finalized, he ran to grab his car key and climbed downstairs via the staircase, and sped up to home. The 10 minutes delay in his decision-making handed enough space for Sarah to vent out her frustration. The living hall was a mess. Ornaments, books, and pillows are on the ground. Her favorite monstera deliciosa is uprooted from a broken pot. Sheer curtain lumped along the floor with curtain rods by their side. He went upstairs, partly hesitant of the possible damage. The wall of clocks did take a beat with a few antiques scattered into pieces along the floor. That is not the breathtaking shock. Her bedroom was locked from inside. Anger and frustration towards Mike overcame her claustrophobia. She had a latch installed, so the only option would be to break the door but Mike didn’t rush to it. Each tiny step is crucial, carefully take

Widely grinning, Robert stormed to Mike and bear-hugged him, taking him by surprise. “Finally, congratulation Mike!!!” Sarah stood there, totally blanked out “You knew? Who else knew?” “Let me see! Mike’s father knew, Jessica and Laura” Robert brimmed with a mocking look “What??? How come I didn’t know?” “Anyone with eyes can see, Sarah. I had my doubts but just got confirmed “Jessica joined them. “By the way, I need to talk to you in private. Excuse us” Jessica clings to Sarah’s hand, intending to steal her away. But Mike grabbed her other arm and pulled her towards him. She crashed into his protective side hug. Pointing a finger at Jessica, he raised his eyebrows “YOU!!! Stay away from her” “Huh??? I’m offended!!! What are you so scared of Mike?” Jessica mocked him “What??? What’s going on” falling out of the track, Sarah flickered from one face to another. The glaring eyes and side smile they returned stirred awkwardness in her. “Nothing! You just stay away from he