The Second Encounter
Sara stayed at home with Nancy and watched many movies and series. Sara decided to stay at home for a week and decide what to do.
She ended up writing a to-do list
More like a bucket list, full of what she wanted to do.
Nancy Collen
Hmm.....so you want to do all of this?
Nancy Collen
Within three months?
Reading the list Nancy asked
Sara
Yes, I'll go to work tomorrow and ask for three months of vacation. After all I didn't work for nothing. I have a bunch of savings which I'll be spending on this trip. We'll be going to Bali next week.
Nancy Collen
It's embarrassing that you're even asking.
Nancy Collen
If it's you then of course I'm coming.
Nancy had a tough childhood. Her mom always abused her since her dad left her. She was a good for nothing child for her mother.
Going through all of these in her High school. She met Sara and they never separated after that. She loved Sara like her own sister. She was her everything. As she was for Sara.
Finally, after a lot of time struggling Nancy finally became independent. She opened her own Cafe. And separated from her Mother.
Sara
You know that I love you right?
Nancy Collen
Hihi, I love you too.
A week later, Sara dragged herself to work, determined to maintain some normalcy despite her diagnosis. As she entered the office, there was a palpable buzz of excitement.
Gina (Co worker)
Gosh Sara. Did you hear about the new team leader?
Sara shook her head, disinterested. And began working for her upcoming conference.
Sara
*This would be the last day I'm working here anyways, I should give my best*
Upset she again recalled the events that have occurred during her last week.
Suddenly a voice rang in the conference room.
She looked up and found a man painfully similar.
Her heart nearly stopped. Standing at the front of the room, looking professional and composed, was Jake.
Their eyes met, and Sara saw recognition flash across his face. She felt her cheeks burn with embarrassment and confusion.
"Good morning, everyone," Jake said, his voice steady. "I'm Jake Matthews, your new team leader."
Throughout the meeting, Sara couldn't focus. Her mind raced with questions and memories of that night. As the team filed out, Jake called out, "Sara, could you stay back a moment?"
Jack Matthews
Sara, could you stay back a moment?
Soon everyone left the room.
Jack Matthews
Sara i want-
William Swan
Ahem Ahem....
Jack Matthews
William, what are you doing here?
William Swan
Well for your kind information I was right here in the conference room while the meeting was going on.
William Swan
But since you were busy looking at some- Ahem
William Swan
Hi, It's nice to finally meet you.
William Swan
Jake was talking about you the whole week. Gosh my Ears are in pain.
Sara was blushing like a tomato.
Sara
Hello, I'm Sara Adams, I work in the-
William Swan
Oh god you don't have to be so formal.
William Swan
Although I'm Jack's Assistant, we have been friends our whole lives.
William Swan
So please don't be so formal. I'm happy my brother really got a girl, finally he won't bother me any-
Jack Matthews
Enough William you've already said enough.
William Swan
Alright Alright, I'll leave you two alone.
Sara was processing what she heard just now when Jack started talking.
Jack Matthews
I'm sorry about him. He has always been like that.
Sara
I-I don't mind. Really.
With trepidation, Sara approached him.
Sara
I wanted to meet you again.
Sara
"I... I'm sorry about leaving like that," she stammered.
Jake's expression softened.
Jack Matthews
I understand. It was an intense night. But Sara, I meant what I said about being here if you need support. How are you doing?
Hearing his care about her. Her heart filled with happiness and a feeling which was strange to her and yet to discover what it really is.
Sara
I'm doing fine so far.
Jack Matthews
That's good to hear. If you don't mind how about I take you out for a meal tonight?
As he said those words Sara thought to herself what good can it do for her if she goes out with Jack tonight.
Sara
*It'll just give him fake hopes about a future which will never be able to come*
Jack Matthews
Just for your info. I just want to have a normal talk. I promise I don't want to make you feel uncomfortable.
Hearing him say that, Sara felt a sudden urge of courage in herself.
Sara
*Right, I did say I will do whatever that makes me happy*
Sara
*And Jack, he does make me happy*
Sara
Well I'd love to go out with you.
Jack smiled which felt so genuine and Beautiful to Sara that it gave her butterflies.
Jack Matthews
How about dinner tonight? I know a great little Italian place not far from here.
Sara nodded, feeling a mix of nervousness and excitement. As the workday came to an end, they left the office together, stealing glances at each other as they walked to the restaurant.
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