Chapter Seventy-One

George POV

I saw how Sarah's eyes lit up when she saw the ticket for the Christmas concert,am glad that she liked my gifts. Actually the tickets are two the other ticket is for me,I intend to spend the remaining day with her,so am going to the concert with her.

Am about to tell her that am going to the concert with her when the most annoying voice on earth halted what am about to say. Hey George I have been looking for you, here is my Christmas gift for you Claire said and handed the gift to me but I don't want anything from her. Sorry but I don't have any gift to give you so I think you should keep it I won't be comfortable accepting the gift knowing fully well that I don't have any gift for you,I gave that as an excuse to escape from her.

Despite my excuse Claire insisted that I accept her gift that she don't mind that I don't have any gift for her and more to it she did not tell me that she will be at the party so I should not worry that she understand. I accepted and when I held the gift I know that whatever is inside the wrapped gift must be expensive but it can't be compared to Sarah's gift because whatever is inside Sarah's gift I will like it cause I like the person that gifted them to me.

Claire tried to engaged me in a conversation but I excused myself and headed outside,immediately am outside I text Sarah to come outside with the ticket. A minute later Sarah walked out of the mansion and headed towards where I stood, Sir I saw your message she said. I opened the door of my car for and gestured for her to get in.

Surprise was written all over her face I guess she must be wondering why I want her to enter my car I decided to explain to her what's going on. Mmmm Sarah that ticket you held in your hand are two and am holding one and that means we are going to the concert together I explained. Why? She asked but am confused cause I don't understand why she asked why. Sensing my confusion Sarah opened her mouth to explain what she meant by why.

I mean why are we going together I thought the Ticket is a gift from you she explained her question. I must confess this Sarah here kept on surprising me with her bold question always going straight to the point not beating around the bush. And again I am left speechless by her question I cracked my brain to find the best answer without exposing myself.

 I put my hand inside my pocket to comport myself to avoid showing her how her question affect me, Oh! you mean the ticket I just want you to see it as a thank you from me for choosing to be honest with me about the blackmail than choosing betrayal, so that's what the ticket is for and since am the one appreciating you personally so I thought it will proper I go with you but if you don't want me to go with you I can turn back I told her.

I tried to keep a brave face but deep inside my heart am already trembling what if she don't want me to come with her that will be a great blow to my heart. That is not a problem to me you are the one that bought the ticket so it will be wise if you come with me Sarah said,Okay please enter the car I held the door again for her.

While closing the door I was trying very hard to hold myself from shouting yes!yes! in front of Sarah,I closed the door and walked to the driver side since it's dark Sarah who is now inside the car will not see me I did a little of Michael Jackson Moonwalk dance. Am so happy right now I got inside the car and turn on the radio so that the atmosphere will not be awkward they are playing country side Christmas music. The drive to the concert was silent with music playing at the background but it's not an awkward silence.

We really enjoyed the concert Sarah mostly cause she sang along with the performers and she giggled a lot when there is a funny scene I must confessed I like this childish part of Sarah and she also have a great voice I listened mostly to her than the performers. The concert came to an end around 8:00 PM I asked Sarah if she is ready to go home yet but she said no that she still have two hours left.

What about going for ice skating I suggested to her,that will be great it been long I last skated she replied. Luckily there is an outdoor ice skating rink near where we stood. I took her to the place there are a lot people there,a lot of couples holding hands and smiling at each other am not surprised with the number of people skating there the last time I checked it's Christmas. I gave her one of the skates that I hired and sat down on the bench to tie my own skates.

I think I will have to hold the rail cause am a bit rusty its been awhile Sarah informed me,am about to agree with her when a bright idea pop up in my brain. Sarah don't you think you will slow people behind you down if you hold onto the rail why don't you hold my arm that way it will be more easier for you I suggested while smiling widely in my mind,George you are really a genius.

Sarah held my arm while we skate together the feeling of her body touching mine and her tender hand under my arm is heavenly. Am really waging my tail like a puppy inside my mind.

Third Person POV

While Sarah and George are celebrating Christmas happily there is certain couple who are not in the mood for any celebration with the husband drinking away his lost and the wife storming her brain on ways to get back to their feet and fish out those that betrayed them.