BETTER LIFE 11

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Chapter 11

SARAH’S POV

I got up and looked around the same place as yesterday.

“Good morning, Mrs. Hudson,” I wish myself as no one else does to me; I know how to cheer myself. That is what I have been doing all my life.

I got up, went to the bathroom, did my business, and got ready for the day.

I made coffee, opened the door towards the garden, and sat at the corner of my door, looking outside.

It has been a routine for me to sit in the same place every day.

I see every day people come all dressed up in their formals. ‘Does he have an office in the house or what?‘

Two girls are, let us not forget to mention, hot girls who are regular visitors. Who are they? Are they some associates, or maybe his girlfriends or flings?

Sometimes their dressing gives them nausea. I mean, who wears such clothes? It is too skimpy and revealing.

Well, why would I care? I shrugged at that thought.

But till now, I have never gotten a single glance at him.

I took a sip and closed my eyes the moment the caffeine hit my tongue. I got to relax.

I look ahead; this beautiful garden and pool view gives me peace of mind–at least something I like or can

say

is a little different from the hostel.

I have never gone to the garden or pool. I just sit here. I know this is not my house. He clears the first day itself, and this is just a shelter for me.

Closing my eyes, I thought, ‘I do not know where this life will take me now.‘

After finishing my coffee, I took my laptop to check my mail and finish some assignments.

By the time I finished, it was lunchtime. No one has come to ask about my well–being, but why would they?

No one cares about me. I huff at that thought.

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I do not see a single face apart from the cleaning staff, which comes twice a week to clean, and I am more than grateful. At least I do not have to do this all by myself.

Sometimes Anna comes to check on me or, let us say, make fun of me in my situation. But well, I know how to keep such kinds of people at bay and not give them satisfaction.

I was thinking about what to do next, and I heard the voice of Anna.

“How are you doing today, Mrs. Hudson?” Oh, I so want to snatch this cunning smile from her face.

I again look down at my phone. “I am doing good, Anna. How are you?”

“I am doing very well, mam. Is there anything you need I can help with?” She asked me with the same smile plastered on her face.

“I am fine; thanks for the concern,” I replied, still looking at my phone.

“Oh, do not thank me. It is my job, and as you do not need me, I shall take your leave.” I nod in agreement.

Before she leaves, I hear a piercing voice and look up to see a girl wearing an extremely short and tight dress. I look at her from top to bottom and think that if she takes a little of a deep breath, her boobs might come out, and if she bends a little bit, her ass will show up.

But her boob size is weirdly big, or mine is way too small? Well, I hide them nicely, but still, I know the actual size, but again, how come her lips are so full? Mine is nice. I mean, I like them, but still, hers are

too full.

Oh, then I realized she is all plastic–her boobs, lips, ass, and high cheekbones. God, she must have spent a fortune to get those.

However, her dress is just wow. I mean, you need a lot of courage to wear such a thing. I mentally patted her shoulder to pull off such a dress.

“Aunt Anna, where is Sean? I have been looking for him.

“Darling, he is home today.” Anna looked at me, smirked, and again looked back at her and said, “I guess I was waiting for you. Why do not you look for him in his study?”

That skimpy girl nodded and finally noticed me. She looked at me head to toe, gave me a weird look, and left from there.

Like, really, what did I do to you, girl? Did I steal your cookies? I cannot understand this stupid attitude of people.

“I should leave now. I need to see the preparation for them.” She smirked and left.

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So, this girl must be his girlfriend. Well, I am not surprised, and I have no expectations of him. He can do whatever he likes. I am not the one to comment on it.

Huffing, I got up to check the fridge to make something for myself.

Well, yes, I know cooking, as I told you, and your hostel life has taught me many things.

I made a mac & cheese and went to my room and turned on the TV.

After I relished my yummy food, I again went back to my laptop and started my work. When I next checked, it was dinnertime.

But because I was sitting the whole day, I was not hungry anymore, so I closed the laptop, took a glass of milk, and went to my room. Changing into my nightdress and sitting on my bed with my romantic book Yup, I love reading a romantic book.

So, what if there is no romance in my life, but these books give me some happiness? At least not all the stories are like mine.

After reading some chapters, my eyes finally started getting heavy. I turned off the light and fell asleep.

And I Lost Everything

I lost everything.

Days became weeks and weeks became months, but no one came to meet me apart from Sean’s grandfather and sometime later his parents. At first, they were shocked to see me here and a little angry as well, but I told them I was comfortable, so they did not say more.

They informed me they were shifting to Florida because of New York’s extreme weather. They do not like it here anymore, and his father has already retired, so they are free. Now the entire company is managed by Sean.

They call me sometimes to ask about my well–being, but my dear husband never showed me his face. I guess I might forget his face if I do not see him for a few more months.

I was in touch with Granny, and I went to meet her some time as well. Nowadays, she is not doing well.

My father has left me to die forever. He is the least concerned about my well–being.

I stay most of the time in the house and finish my online classes and assignments. I go out only to get the necessary stuff.

I checked the fridge and saw there was not enough stock, so I thought I needed to stock up. I took my

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furry jacket, Binny, and gloves and started walking towards the market.

The entire market was lit up because of Christmas tomorrow. I could see a lot of cheerful faces. Kids were jumping to get the best gift, and their parents were laughing. Seeing all this made me happy.

I thought about buying a gift for my grandmother too, so I went to the mall to get something nice. I was looking at so many things but was not getting anything thoughtful, as at this age she had everything, so what should I give her?

And then my eyes stopped on a bookmark. I know my grandmother loves reading, so I thought of getting a bookmark for her. I bought that and then thought of getting something for Sean as well.

But again, why should I get it? It is not like we have any relationship between us. It has been so many months, but he never came to check on me.

This marriage was forced on him. I should not bind him unnecessarily in this relationship.

However, my eyes stuck on something, and I smiled, looked at it, and bought it.

After finishing my work, I went to the house again, made some dinner, and went to sleep.

The next day, I got up, finished my business, and thought of decorating the house as if it were Christmas.

I bought decoration stuff yesterday, so I started decorating, and, in some time, I was done, as this house is not that big. So, in a few hours, I was all done. I got a small Christmas tree as well, which I kept in the corner and decorated with cute little lights. I love lights.

I looked around at my hard work, and my smile said I was more than satisfied with that.

It is just 11 a.m., and I do not have anything to do today. I was just thinking about what to do, and my phone rang. I pick up and hear a lady’s voice.

“Hello, is Miss Sarah Williams speaking?” Someone asked me.

“You are right. How may I help you?” I ask politely.

“Miss Williams, I am Nancy, caretaker of Mrs. Williams.” Hearing this, my heart skipped a beat. Though I know her well, but she never called me before, so why now?

“Yes, Nancy, how can I help you?” I asked while a little shivering, as some kind of sensation I was feeling in my body. Something is not right, my brain has told me already.

“Miss Williams, I would like you to come to the city hospital as soon as possible.” She spoke, and worries were visible in her voice. And her worry has increased tenfold to my worry.

“Is everything alright, Nancy?” I asked. Now I know I am panicking for sure.

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“Well, mam, Mrs, Williams was not feeling well, so we brought her to the hospital, and the doctor has asked for the presence of family, so I called you and Mr. Williams.”

“I will be on my way, Nancy; thank you.” I picked up my phone and booked the cab, which was available in a minute. Taking my bag, I rushed towards the door.

I reached the hospital, asked reception about my grandmother, and ran towards the ICU,

Each passing second was taking away my strength and energy, if I have any. An uneasiness I was feeling in my heart today, i have never felt in my life ever. I don’t know what is it. But whatever it is, I am not liking it even a bit. This feeling is creepy and nausea.

I saw my father standing and talking to the doctor, and two ladies were crying, And at that moment, I did not know what to do or say, I just stood a few feet away from my father. He gave me a small glance and went back to talk to the doctor.

One lady in her 40s came toward me and asked, “Miss Williams?”

I look at her and nod in agreement.

She had more tears in her eyes.

My heart was sinking deep down in the pit of my stomach, and I was looking at her with teary eyes.

There was something we called fear that I felt for the first time in my life.

Fear of something uncalled for and uncanny.

Fear is going to shatter my fragile heart.

My mind was showing something absurd, but my heart was not sane enough to get notice of it.

I wanted to ignore everything I was seeing, feeling, and noticing.

It seems like time has slowed down and everything is in slow motion.

Perhaps everything was shaken down when she finally spoke.

“I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.”

1 Bid My Adieu

“I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.”

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That is it.

That is it. Finally, my world shattered into a million, no zillion, pieces.

I do not know how to react or what to say. My mind and body have stopped processing. My entire system has shut down.

Nancy held my hand and did something; maybe she made me sit somewhere.

I do not know how much time has gone by, and I am still sitting here.

Again, I felt some movement around, but I do not know what was happening. It feels like I am frozen.

I could hear some mummers, but nothing was clear, and my vision was blurry. Why can’t I hear or see anything? I guess I need a doctor.

I felt a shake in my body. First, it was slow, and then it was too strong, like someone wanted to hurt me. I was looking here and there to see where I was, and I was at the cemetery.

I saw a coffin in front of me and saw my grandmother in it.

Why is Granny sleeping here?

And finally, my mind started processing,

She is bidding me her last goodbye.

She is no longer with me.

She is leaving me forever.

I officially became an orphan.

I went towards her and opened the bag, took out the gift I got for her, and kept it near her.

I felt some snowflakes on her hand and looked up.

It is snowing.

I touched her icy hand for the last time.

“Merry Christmas, Granny, See, white Christmas as you like,” I said with a smile on my face. I know how she used to get happy, like a kid seeing a white Christmas.

“I shall see you on another side, hopefully. Since then, rest in peace and say hi to Grandpa and Mama.” Leaving her hand, I let her go.

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It was late in the evening, and I was standing at the same place, looking at the whole cremation process. Everyone started going. I felt a hug. It was Nancy.

She said something, but I do not know what. She opened my hand, put something on it, closed it again,

and left.

I look around and find only myself and my grandmother.

I sat on my knee and said, “So finally, you also left and made me officially an orphan, han?”

“You were the only family I had, and now God has to snatch that too.” After saying this, I started laughing like a maniac.

“Granny, can you do me a favor?” Can you ask God what sin I have committed to get this life?

Why does happiness never knock on my door?

You are the only one I had, and that is also gone.

Granny, I also want to come to you. I do not want to live here alone.” I look at her tomb.

“I never tell anyone, but I get scared alone, Granny. Please do not leave me alone like this, granny, please.” Finally, tears started flowing from my eyes. I weep in pain. The pain was so great, as if thousands of needles were pricking in my heart.

First Mama left, then Grandpa now you.

Am I that bad?

Why did no one want to be with me?

Why does everyone hate me?

Tell me, Granny.

I cried a lot.

I hugged her grave; I felt like I was hugging her. I sob like no tomorrow; my eyes, body, and heart hurting like anything.

My eyes started getting heavy, and I was finally feeling sleepy.

I felt someone shaking me, saying, Miss? Miss?

But I do not want to hear anything from anyone anymore. I want to sleep with my grandmother. I want to sleep here in her embrace.

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This is my peace.

Finally, I fell into a deep slumber.

I got up with such a headache, and my body was aching like a hitch.

I sat on the bed holding my head, and yesterday’s event came in front of me, and I again got teary eyed.

I started laughing and said, “Good morning, orphan.”

Well, this is my new reality, and you cannot run away from your reality. Can you?

I felt something on my left hand, and I opened it and saw a pendant. It is my grandma’s

She used to wear this, and I love this beautiful tear–drop diamond pendant.

She used to tell me she would give it to me one day.

I closed my palm again and cried my heart out.

I do not know how long I will be lying in the same position on the bed.

Finally, I got up and saw that it was evening.

I went to take a shower.

After a shower, I made my coffee, sat in the same place again, and started looking outside.

I felt some movement and looked up, where I found Anna giving me the same creepy smile.

What do you want, Anna?” I was not in the mood, so I came straight to the point.

“Oh, nothing, mam. I just came to check on you,” she said in one go.

She has somehow started getting on my nerves. Before I said anything, I again heard the irritating voice.

“Aunt Anny, can you please make some coffee? My whole body is aching.”

“Why does she have to come down all the time“? I look up, and she was wearing an extremely short nightdress, and I can see lots of marks on her neck, or at least, love bites.

Well, I might not be experienced, but that does not mean I am stupid. Romantic novels have given me enough knowledge.

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Please make double–shot black coffee for Sean and my expresso. I am sure he must be tired, too.” She said this while playing with the belt of her nighty.

“Oh, my god, what happened to you on your neck, darling?” Anna said in her fake, concerned voice.

“Oh, come on, aunt, now do not tell me you do not know what it is,” she said while making a shy face.

And that is it; I lost it.

I said, “Anna, thanks for your concern, but I am fine. You may leave now. And, next time, if you see your bloody face in my area, I will take out every piece of plastic that fits in your body nicely. Now get the fucking out of here, both of you.” I gave them a killer look and saw them running towards the staircase.

I again look outside. “So my dear husband has all–time love for the world, but he cannot even ask me about my grandmother.

I do not believe he does not know about her demise. There must be big headlines in today’s news.

So, when I was crying, he was enjoying this piece of sh*t. Well, but again, why this expectation? We have no relationship between us.

I guess this is it.

This is the last nail on my patient.

I picked up my laptop, made the arrangements, and packed my stuff. As I am always home, I need no extra clothes, so I have a small bag and my laptop bag.

I recheck all my important stuff in case I am forgetting something, but no, all done.

I sat on the sofa and closed my eyes, so finally, that was it.

Opening my eyes and taking the pen and paper I wrote…

Dear Mr. Sean Hudson,

I hope you are doing well.

First, I would like to thank you for giving me this beautiful shelter. I would be grateful to you for my whole life for this.

I know life has not been fair to you, and you must get married to me unnecessarily. Today, I am freeing you from all the burdens of this marriage thing.