Dream of Sarah Jones

Chapter- 9

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Previously on Dream of Sarah Jones

When I knew he wasn't coming back I relaxed and got my stuff for my next shift. I forced myself not to go into any flashback, since it will make me even more emotionally exhausted than I am. As I got into my car I couldn't help but think what I have gotten myself in.
Please Lord, I can't handle any more problems in my life. Please just don't let this blow on my face.

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(I'm narrating)
(I'm thinking)
(Flashbacks)

I reached my house at 12 midnight, as I had a lot of patients than normal. I could see the light on in the living hall making me curious as to why he was still awake. After parking my car in the garage I entered my house with the spare key.

I saw Benny sleeping on the sofa. I also saw food prepared and kept on the table. I tried to go to my room without disturbing him, but he woke up woth a start.

"Sally, when did you come?". He asked in a sleepy voice and rubbing his eyes.

"Sorry Mr. Smith I didnt want to disturb you. You can go back to sleep. Did you eat?".

"No I was waiting for you. I made dinner. Why don't you refresh and ill get it everything ready".

Though I didnt want to eat I could see the effort in it. So I agreed and went to freshen up. I came down in my pyjamas, I saw that it was dark.

All of a sudden the serial lights were lit in a way towards the dining table. There was rose petals all the way and some spread over the table. The table was only visible by the candle light. I saw Benny arranging the reheated food on the table.

"Benny my next wish is, to have a candle light dinner with all my favourite dishes. Are you even listening to me?". I asked him angrily or atleast I tried to.

"Of course I heard you. But seriously all  these wishes are very childish and time consuming. And I really feel bad for the guy".  He teased me.

I felt  a bit upset about it , but I brushed it off.
"Hey I have complete confidence that he will definitely fulfill all this." I said with determination.

"Whatever Sally, I mean its not like I'm the one whose going to be fulfilling them right. In that case good luck to you. Now come on you promise we will go see this movie together". Saying so he turned and went into the theatre leaving me frozen in spot.

Why would I tell you if I wished these things to be done by someone else Benny. I told you because I want them done by you, you idiot .

I  signed and shook my head and went inside to watch the movie silently.

"Hey great your here!. Come on the food is ready". Benny exclaimed making me come out of my memory.

I walked towards the table and he drew the chair for me. We sat down, I looked at him trying to gauge what was he trying to get from all this. But he didn't look at me till he finished serving all the food for us.

When I look at the plate I couldn't hold it my gasp. It was all my favourite dishes. So he remembers my wish list, but why did he do this? Why now? What are you planning Benny?

"Well I hope you like the food. These were the first dishes I started to cook with. They are very much my favourites too."

I couldn't help but raised my eyebrows at him. He could see the question in them Since when? . But he just ignored it and started to eat. We made some talk about our day jobs and every thing meaningless.

I started to relax and realise how much o have missed talkimg to him. Eventhough I fell in love with him, he was my best friend first and he was pillar of strength all through the hardships I faced when I was young.

We exchanged stories of our past which we didn't share together with him. He listened to me attentively without moving a muscle. But everytime I finish one incident I could see his corner lip turn into a frown but he would change and say something about his.

As we finished eating, I helped in cleaning up the dishes since its only right to do so. While Benny was cleaning up the candles and flowers on the table.

"Well Mr. Smith that was a delicious dinner. Thank you for making it for me. I have to sleep now cause I have an early shift tomorrow. "

"Wait Sally. Actually I made a desert, please can we eat it together?".

"Uh....okay fine."

He smiled and when into the kitchen to get the desert. I sat on the sofa and looking through my phone when a plate with a slice of cheesecake was brought infornt of my face.

"Cheesecake!!!!. I squealed like a kid in a toy. Benny chuckled beside. I mentally hit myself for acting like that and got the plate from him.

"Th-thanks Mr. Smith".

"Dont mention it." He said with a smile more brighter than before.

We started eating our desert or in my case I was literally inhaling. No matter whether I'm avoiding him or not, his cheesecake is to die for..

"Sally..."

"Yeah?"

"What happened to between you and your parents?"

I stopped eating and tensed up. The air was now filled with tension so thick that it was a surprise we could even breath. Benny was waiting for me respond, whereas me I came down from the calm and relaxed state like a falling meteor and crashing down as I saw all the memories running in the front of my mind.

End of the chapter

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