Meg had called and told Sarah's parents about my visit. I specifically told her not to tell Sarah because she was feeling hurt. And I just wanted to let her know I am there for her.
As usual, Markus didn't want me to go alone, as the paparazzi would follow. Father created a buzz about me attending a social event in some other city to divert their attention. The worse part of being well known is losing your own privacy.
On the way, I bought some fruits and wine for her parents. As for Sarah, I got her a few cute soft plushies and some chocolates with the help of Meg and Alex the day before. Secretly to them, I got the newest rose gold Samsung Tab, so she can secretly write her novels anywhere she wants.
Sarah lived a bit far from the city. The surroundings changed and took a calm and peaceful atmosphere. Her parent's house was a single-story modern home with a big garden filled with flowers and a mini vegetable garden. AS soon as they heard the car, Sarah's parents came in front.
"Hello, Mr. and Mrs.White," I said entering the home. They looked exactly like her.
"Come in, son," said Mr.White and looked at Markus.
"Sorry, this is Markus, my father won't let me go anywhere without him," I explained.
"Nice to meet, sir. Sir, when you are ready to leave give me a ring," he said as he was about to leave.
"Why don't you also stay, we could have lunch together," said Mrs. White invitingly.
"Thank you, Mama. My cousin lives nearby so I will go visit him as I hardly get such a chance," he said and I wondered how many cousins he had. If I count right this must be his fiftieth cousin.
The home looked so cozy and friendly. As we chatted for a while,
"Mr.White, I heard you went to school with my father,"
"AHA... good old days, we both used to be the craziest duo in school," He said remembering some fun memories.
"This is news. I thought he was a pretty good boy at that time, well that's how he told me," I said hoping he will spill the beans so I can joke about them with my father.
Sarah's Mom came back from her room with a bowl of soup,
"Didn't she have any?" asked her dad.
"No, but her fever has gone down a bit," she said a bit worried.
"She had a fever?" Now I was so worried.
"Yes, son. She had been a bit disturbed after the incident. And she was worried that she might not be able to draw," he explained.
"I am sorry uncle for what happened. Please forgive me. All this happened because of my status and being well-known. Sometimes others try to take advantage of it" I said explaining.
"We understand son. I found out a bit about you and you seem like a gentleman, so I don't mind you being friends with her. But be careful not to let anything happen to her," said her mom.
"Son, don't think we are like those people who try to take advantage of you. We value being genuine and being honest," said her dad.
I felt as if a weight lift off. "Mr. White," I said.
"You can call us uncle and aunty, technically you are a sone of my old friend," said Mr.White.
"Thank you, sir.. I mean uncle. Aunty is it ok if I go and see Sarah,"
"Hmm.. there is something you need to know about her," said Aunt White.
I looked at both of them hoping for worse news.
"Sarah loved her big brother, Dave. But he passed away a few years ago," said Aunty unable to continue further.
"That was a huge blow for her. Apart from family and a few friends, she didn't let any guy come close to her until you did," said uncle.
I looked at them. SO in her eyes, I am special and she accepted me as a friend.
"You can go see her, but with one condition," said Aunt.
"Hmm" I agreed even without knowing the condition.
"Try to get her to have some soup. So she can have her medicine," she said.
"Ok," I accepted the challenge.
Her room was filled with books and some artwork she had done. There's a photo hanging on the wall, with a boy. He seems about ten years older than her. They seem pretty close. I placed the soft plushies and the gift here and there in her room.
"Brother," I heard a faint voice, she was having a dream.
"Sarah," I tried to wake her but it didn't work, so I hugged her tight till she calmed down.
After a few minutes, she opened her eyes and look at me.
"Hi," I sat beside her. "How are you?"
"Ahm... what are you doing here?" she asked softly and winched at the same time.
"I was worried about you?"
She looked at her hand with a worried face.
"HI, don't worry. Will you let me help you?" I asked looking into her eyes.
She just nodded as to say yes.
"Then first, will you please let me feed your soup? Your mom and dad are worried about you."
She started to eat it without a fuss while hugging one of the soft pulses I got her. It was another task to make her have the medicine to relieve the pain.
Meg called me at the same time,
"Hi, Miss Tomboy,"
"Where are you? Can you have your best friend back,"
"Why what's wrong?"
"He's like velcro,"
"Sorry I cannot help you today. I'm with your best friend," and I video called Meg and Alex.
We had a cheerful chat for a while and I persuade Sarah to go to the garden with me for some fresh air. Aunt gave a little Thank you nod to me as we went past the pantry which was filled with heavenly aromas.