Filed to story: A Girl Nobody Wanted Book by SansaR
Sarah’s POV
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I was waiting until Luke calls me back. I was so nervous and holding the phone from both of my hands. If Luke got that aggressive after hearing it, don’t know how Jake will react. I should be more careful before taking any decisions. Finally, he called me.
“Call him and tell not to send the vehicle,” he said as soon as I answered.
“So… He asked me not to go…” I said worriedly.
“No… He asked me to take me there,” he replied.
“What? Really! So are you going to drive all the way there…” I asked with surprise because it was nearly a 6 hours drive.
“I don’t think we will be able to get a private helicopter to go there. So yes… I am going to drive…” he said, smiling.
He seemed to calm down. He is back to his usual self.
“God! I don’t know how to thank you, Luke.” I said, feeling really grateful.
“We can’t send you alone. So this is the best option. Now call Mr. Patterson and inform him. Don’t tell him that I am driving you. Just tell him one of your friends will drive you.” he said.
I wanted to ask why I shouldn’t tell him that. But I didn’t want to ruin Luke’s mood by asking questions.
“Okay… Luke, one more thing. Is it okay if I call Jake now?” I asked.
“Okay…” he replied.
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Jake answered the phone with the first ring. I was so nervous about how he would talk to me. There is no doubt that he is pissed off.
“Hello, princess…” he said. He sounds exhausted. My poor baby! But luckily, he didn’t sound angry at all.
“Hello, Jake… You sound exhausted. Everything is alright at your place, right?” I asked.
“Yes… Yes… nothing to worry about, babe,” he replied quickly.
“Jake, so I will be leaving around 7 with Luke,” I said.
“Okay, babe… I could make my heart to send you only because Luke is going with you. Always stay with him. Don’t go anywhere without him.” he said. “Okay, Jake…”
“Always remember I love you so much… No matter what happens, my love for you is real, and there is no limit to it,” he said.
“I know that, Jake… I love you too…” I said, scolding my self for making him always worry about me.
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Luke arrived on time.
“Should I put the map to his place?” I asked.
“No… I know the place,” he said plainly.
“How do you know that?”
“I found his address from one of my friends…” he said firmly, not keeping any spaces for asking more questions.
The whole drive was extremely quiet. He was so attached to his own thoughts. Except for the time we stopped for getting some snacks and coffee, there was hardly any conversation between us. We reached Mr. Patterson’s place within like 5 hours. I was astonished to see his house. It is actually not a house, it is a mansion. It was in the center of a huge, carefully maintained garden. Having this type of mansion in the capital city should definitely worth a fortune. I never thought Mr. Patterson is this rich…
There were so many guards and a lot of other people outside of the house. The guards didn’t let any vehicle or person to enter the premises without checking. I think everyone needs permission to come here. Mr. Patterson’s dad seems to be a big shot. “I wonder what his dad’s job. I never thought they are this rich.” I said.
“His dad is a big businessman and a politician too,” Luke replied carelessly. But his face clearly said that he regrets what he just said. He told it without thinking much. “What? A politician too… So you know him…”
“I don’t know him personally, Sarah. My dad is also in the business industry. So I just know him and have met him on some occasions, that’s all.” he said bit annoyingly.
I wanted to ask so much more, but it was our turn to enter from those gigantic gates.
As soon as I show my Id, they let us in without even checking our vehicle. I think Mr. Patterson has already informed them.
After handing over our vehicle to one of the staff, we both walked towards the main door.
“Ma’am, you are Sarah Anderson, am I right?” a man who was wearing a black bow tie with a black suit asked at the main door. He made me remind the butlers I have read in books. “Yes, it is me…” I replied.
“Very well, Ma’am. I was informed by the gate about your arrival. I have already informed Mr. Patterson. ” he said respectfully.
Then he took us to the hall where Mrs. Patterson’s body was kept for the final respects.
Mrs. Patterson didn’t look like she is dead, she looks like she is sleeping peacefully. I was surprised by seeing how beautiful she is. No doubt from where Mr. Patterson got his good looks. Without even knowing, my eyes also filled with tears.
“She is too live to be gone, right?” I was startled with the voice raised behind me.
It was from Mr. Patterson. He was wearing a black full suit. He looked exhausted, and his swelled, red eyes clearly showed how much he has cried.
I couldn’t help tears running down my cheeks so fast.
“My deepest sympathies, Mr. Patterson,” I said in a lower voice, offering him my hand.
But he didn’t shake my hand! He hugged me tightly. No need to tell how uncomfortable I felt.
“Thank you very much for coming, Sarah… You don’t know how much it means to me,” he whispered to my ear.
Then he pulled away from me.
“My deepest sympathies, Mr. Patterson,” Luke said immediately, offering his hand.
“Thank you for taking Sarah…” Mr. Patterson said, shaking Luke’s hand.
What the hell? Why he hugged me and just shook hands with Luke, he makes this utterly awkward. I am pretty sure my face turned red. I tried to push away all those feelings by thinking about this situation. “Let’s go out. I will arrange some tea for you.” Mr. Patterson then offered.
So, both of us followed him to a large room. I think it is some kind of a visitor’s room. It was elegantly decorated.