Emma was standing in front of Niall who was sleeping deeply. She was thinking about whatever happened in the past and it made her eyes teary. But someone broke her concentration
'What are you doing here?' He said and Emma looked at Niall.
But Niall was still asleep, then who was here. Emma thought when the person said again.
'Emma?'
Emma looked up at the door of Niall's room and found Drake standing there.
'Drake?' She whispered.
And walked hurriedly towards him.
'What are you doing here?' She asked further.
'I heard that you are here so, I came to see you.' Said Drake.
'In early morning? And who told you?' Asked Emma
'Jeremy. He was in a hurry since he had to visit the hospital to see Niall's manager.'
'Lower down your voice.' Emma said and pointed Niall who was laying on his bed.
'Niall?' He said and went towards him
But Emma held his wrist and shook her head.
'But...what happened to him? Why is he still asleep? Is he alright?' He asked worriedly.
'I will take care of him don't worry, you may go now.'
'No.' He said and went towards him.
Emma followed him, and before he could say something I just whispered keeping my hand in his shoulder,
'I some like you being called a slave.'
He turned around and looked at me, I shook my head and he stepped back.
****
As I heard this I remembered my place in this family. How my brother thinks I am and how messed up is this family just because if me. In this life, I'll never be able to compensate for my sins.
I silently walked some steps towards the door when Niall woke up.
'Who is this man in my room?' He said and turned the light on of his room.
I turned around with blank expressions on my face. He sat upright, his eyes were a bit red maybe because he consumed a bit of alcohol yesterday.
'Oh! The slave is here!' He said. He smirked and shook his head lightly.
I looked down and then to Emma. She was looking at me with a helpless expression. I knew she was helpless in front of Niall and I didn't even want her to do something in my favor. I just said while looking at her,
'I shall go now.' I walked to the door
'Wait...' Niall interrupted and I stopped.
'Why were you here? You are not here to see me, why are here?' He asked.
I turned around and found Niall standing in front of me. I looked at Emma and took out a pendant box from the pocket of my coat.
'Happy birthday Emma' I said.
She was about to come and take the present form my hand when Niall took it from my hand and threw it on the floor.
I looked at him with frowned eyebrows while he just said,
'She is my company's president and I won't allow her to receive a gift from a servant like you. Now, get. Out.' He said I looked at Emma one last time and walked out of the room.
Then I remembered something which Jeremy had told me. Even if I wanted to hate Niall just like he hated me deep inside I do care for him. Cause someone had told me to look after him. And that person had the only last hope as me. So, I went back to his room and said,
'Emma, I think you should visit Sarah. Maybe she wants to see you after she gained her consciousness.' I said this looking at Emma and then looked at Niall.
He had a surprised expression I looked at him and then on the ground. I nodded and then went straight down.
But before walking down all the way to my car I remembered one thing. I turned back and said,
'Sam told me that Sarah has gained consciousness. I hope this news will Make Niall feel better.' I said while Emma looked down with tears in her eyes.
*****
Meanwhile...
Here Jeremy reached the hospital and wanted to meet Sarah immediately. He ran to her room and opened the door. Sarah was sleeping, he stepped in and sat on the right side of her bed on a chair.
'I...' He said and cleared his throat
'Wanted to see you, just for once.' He said further.
'I hope you don't mind.' He looked at his hands which were holding a rose.
He looked at Sarah with affectionate eyes and placed the rose in between her half folded fingers which were on the pillow beside her face. He smiled lightly and sat there, seconds passed, and then minutes. He knew he didn't have much time to spend with Sarah cause Niall could be here anytime.
'Sarah there's one thing I would like to tell you. I'm sorry.' He said
'That day...' He said further and sighed.
'I shouldn't have left you alone. You're in this situation just because of me.' He said while looking at the window on the right side of the room.
'I should leave now.' He said further and stood up to go. As he turned around Sarah held his hand.
Jeremy turned around and whispered,
'Sarah?'
He immediately hugged tightly. His lost feelings could be seen now which he was hiding all this time. Sarah rubbed his back lightly. Some tears rolled down through his eyes as he realized that Sarah has gained her consciousness.
'It's nobody's fault, Jeremy.' Sarah whispered.
She didn't know why Jeremy a guy like Jeremy was crying but still, she thought that she should comfort him.
'I'm sorry.' He whispered lightly and Sarah kept rubbing his back.
After a minute since they were hugging each other Jeremy cleared his throat and said,
'Don't tell Niall, I was here.' He said and without giving a proper explanation of why he stood up and turned around.
Without looking at Sarah even for once he left the room closing the door behind him. Leaving Sarah alone in the room.
After a while when Sarah was eating her breakfast someone opened the door of her hospital room.
'Mr. Niall!' She said and kept the bowl of porridge aside in the table as soon as she saw Niall coming inside.
'You're...okay, Ms. Brown?' He asked and came in with a bouquet in his hand.
Sarah nodded and Niall sat beside her. He kept the bouquet at the table and then saw a rose kept there already.
'Someone was here before?' He asked in a cold voice.
'Yeah, umm....mom!' She said and smiled to cover up.
Niall nodded and said,
'Does your head still hurts?'
'Sometimes.' Sarah said.
They talked formally for a while and then Niall said,
'I should go to the office now. If you need anything you can me anytime.' He stood up and opened the gate.
Here Sarah was thinking that why both Jeremy and Niall were so considerate for her.
****
Today was the last of aunt Merylin here she was going back to her town in the evening. She didn't tell anyone not even Hannah. Else, she would've forced her to live with her in her Mansion and it was something Merylin couldn't do. She came from the washroom to meet Sarah one last time. So, that she could leave this city without any worries. She had no hopes left in her.
she went to Sarah's room...
****
I was about to open the door when someone else opened it from inside. As soon as the door opened I saw a young man standing in front of me, wearing a three-piece suit. I looked from tie to head and as I saw his face my mouth gasped and my eyes widened up.
Tears formed in my eyes and I just whispered,
'Richie!...'