Cruel World novel Chapter 31

sarah

They were in the Limbo; Sarah was fidgeting with her hands nervously. Theo was quite as usual which was making her tenser. He still not comments on how she is looking ...is she is not appropriate for the event? Well if she is not he gladly points out that but why he is acting so different and strange to her. Then she saw Theo pressing the side button of the door which puts a glass privacy separator in front of them leaving them alone.

Theo turns to her and holds her hands and said 'Sarah...tonight is a very important event for my business. There will be thousands of people from different countries come to join this business gala. There will be obviously media and press people too, so I want you to act on your best and your mature conduct should show that you are my wife, for that there will be some rules that you had to follow tonight' Theo said in an authoritative voice but calmly

Sarah who was losing her shit...what conduct...what rules...how she can not disappoint him she always does...she felt sweat on her forehead although the car AC was blasting...

She uncertainly and meekly said 'What rules sir?'

Theo was looking at her like he analyzing her every move 'Well the first one is you stop calling me sir in public...i don't want people to get weird idea about our marriage..second you won't flinched ..not get nervous around media or people around you, you will act confidently like Lisa and Mom are ..when people look at them they know they are Greys...I don't care you fake and act it doesn't matter but it should look real ...there should be an act of grace and sophistication portrayed by you in front of people...I think you have learned those things in your parents home' He said in a random way

But he was killing her with those unemotional words...so he never thought her to be sophisticated and mature...well how he can look at her, she thought sarcastically.

she will act as Lisa and whatever her mom used to tell her in early teenage years when she was uninterested in such stuff.

She nodes and softly said 'ok sir' but with Theo angry glare she corrected ' I mean Theo'

Theo nodes and then continue 'You will stay with me all the time..no need to talk to anyone alone nor answer any questions of the press. I will do the talking you will just smile and reply formally with polite yes and no and greetings that your role...Sarah, I'm telling you again this event is very important don't disappoint me...if you did then you will be accountable for your actions ok' Sarah can see the warning behind Theo words

She replied 'I promise I won't disappoint you'

Theo's eyes become little soft and he cups her cheeks 'I know but still keeps these rules inside your head and by the way, the experts did good work on you' he smiled

Sarah weakly smiled...well she may not be beautiful but at least Theo is somehow content with her look but she was expecting more praises from her husband but how she can be sad on something which is true she was never beautiful and type of Theo.

When the car stop Theo said 'Ready'...Sarah smiles and said 'yes'

When they walk on the carpet there were media and cameras flashing on them at every event.

she has been gone to business events but once in a blue moon but never this extravagant and prosper events.....she was tense when the photographer came in front of them automatically and said for a click ..Theo whose arm was on her back looking very confident and intimidating nodes the photographer but also felt her tense too, he looked at her like he was in love and bend down 'Sarah remember the rules and relax now, compose yourself immediately and smile..don't disappoint me' he said all this with a smile and then he laughed like she said something...it was all for show.

How can she relax when he is warning her like this? sarah took a deep breath and then start acting like a Theo grey wife..as she was expected..she confidently look at the cameras and smiled demurely and then all the news channel and photographers were making their perfect footages and asking questions..Sarah smiles like she was expected and Theo answer some of the questions and ignore rest.

When the entry in the gala Sarah saw some of the popular politicians and some of the showbiz stars too..she was amazed and awe with the beautiful event.

Theo introduced her to some of the business associates and their wives. Sarah just stands, smile all the time with Theo and makes a small chat which Theo supported her...she was somehow satisfied with her performance but still looking for Theo approval if she is doing something wrong or not...but Theo look at her time to time and nodes normally but she knows she was doing good...Then she saw Tom and Mr grey ...Sarah totally forgets they were also coming...She gently greets both of them and said 'Good evening' she smiled and go to Mr grey and hug her 'I miss you my beautiful daughter and look so pretty 'he said in father tone.

Sarah was not comfortable with tom, the way he acted with her so she said in a reserved way 'Good evening' without looking at her Tom glared at her 'Good evening' he said in sarcasm only she can pick...Theo greet his brother and father 'Where's Mom and Lisa?'

Tom shrugs 'Lisa can't come because of her last months of pregnancy and mom..You know mom she wasn't ready to leave Lisa alone..So she stays...so I come with dad'

Theo shakes his head in humor ' buddy mom will spoil your child and make him a brat...but you should guys told me I should have told the driver and pick you up '

Mr Grey said 'we just landed at the noontime and I don't think so I will stay tonight is my flight to England I have to attend an important breakfast meeting...'

Tom also replied 'I'm staying in the hotel cause I was not sure I will stay longer for a day as I want to be with Lisa she has an appointment in this week I don't want to miss'

Sarah looks down and smiles...Tom might have reasons to hate her but he was a good husband and a father...She wishes she and Ava ever get this kind of concern and love from her Theo

Then Mr Grey said 'How's my princess'

She looks up and said 'Ava is fine and growing daily and she loves the floor and crawling and beach that's what I discovered till now' Sarah can easily talk to Mr grey about Ava.

Mr Grey laughs 'I wish I can meet her, I really miss her but on the next visit I'm staying longer'

Then they all dispersed and was talking to different people but then she felt Theo tense and he tightened his hold on her hand. She looked who it was...she sees a similar face but she cants properly remember then it click it was Perry, Simon friend

Perry said in smirk 'Mr grey ...I must congratulate you on this successful evening ...and this must be your wife (when he looked at Sarah's eyes were stun) Sa..sraah'

oh shit..what he is doing..she press her hand on Theo's hand to say something as she was confused how to interact with her old acquaintance ..Theo composed himself 'Perry Moles. I glad you join the evening...and yes she is my wife Sarah..but looks like you both know each other before' Theo said with a controlled smile but also pass a look to Perry which makes Perry little aware and altered but Sarah was confused

Perry laughed 'Of course I know Sarah ...she and her brother were my friends...she was such a small thing and look at you..you look so beautiful and stunning..come here and give me a hug' Perry all of sudden come near to her and hug her and she felt smelling her hair...they way he was looking at her..she was disgusted..she break the hug with force and said 'Im absolutely fine Perry ' she said with such fury that made Perry little move back

Theo

He was shocked at that damn piece of shit Perry to touch his wife like this...first he flirt with Sarah in front of him and then looked at her with cheap lust...and then hug her...if this little fucker is not related to the night of 12 Dec he might have killed this man...but what shocked him more was Sarah reaction to him .They way she looked disgusted and pushed him..He gives a signal to Tom. Tom come and saw Perry, he understands why his brother called 'hi Perry present surprised..did your father came ..I want to meet him' somehow tom drag this Perry guy

Theo looked at Sarah 'What was this all about'

Sarah look disturb 'nothing..it's..he always makes me uncomfortable'

Theo raised his eyebrows 'What do you mean..what happen'

Sarah looked at him 'Theo I will tell you but not here... I mean everyone well gets suspicious'

Theo nodes but he was disturbed too. What Perry did to Sarah or it can be what is Sarah hiding, her reaction to Perry can be also that Sarah thinks he might know about Tina kidnapping which she is hiding..there can be so many possibilities, it was at the after few hours there were many journalist and business people asking questions to Theo and he was answering them professionally...Sarah like a supportive wife stand with Theo and smiles at her husband

but then Theo heard someone called him 'sir congratulation on your success ..I'm Rome Salano the CEO of Salano's Airlines company' Theo looked at the young man and shakes his hand 'Hello Rome. I heard great things about your company'

Roma smiled and said ' Im glad to hear that from you sir...you are my biggest inspiration'

But he wanted to say more ' but I need your permission to talk to your wife for one minute'

Theo was stunned well be an understatement he was furious at this man courage when he looked at Sarah..who was looking at that man more emotionally then shocked ...so they both know each other. Since he was public he doesn't want to create a scene but he wants his wife to chose him so he said 'Yeah sure no problem if Mrs Grey want to then why not'

Come on Sarah prove this fucker wrong and stay with the husband and pass the test but Sarah looked at Theo and node and then she went with this Roma piece of shit

Fuck..Sarah how fucking dare you.

Sarah

Rome, this was the name she always took when she was in danger or trouble ..he was her friend but things changed when Simon died and Rome was so supportive and a good friend to her in those days that one day when he was consoling her in the moment of weakness and her loss of brother made her kiss him and he also reciprocate but he stops, saying it was wrong and she was angry that day but realize later he was right she never wanted him that way.

She was emotional and needed comfort and things got normal again but then he was gone for his studies and she is here now.

She gets emotional and happy to see the face of her friend from the past, she was scared as shit when Theo looked angry for a moment but then he gives the permission to her that she can meet...thank god

Roma laugh nervously 'I don't know where to start but since I know your husband is very keen of punctuality I want to avail my one minute very good' he nervously drags his hand on his hair

Sarah smiles and shakes her head 'I can't believe you in the tuxedo and running a huge organization. I always thought you might join an army or something'

Rome laugh loudly 'Well that's was the plan but I had an accident nothing serious but I wasn't fit for the army but I'm happy what I'm doing, you tell me how are you and look at you, you look so good and so beautiful'

Sarah thought he was being polite so she replied 'Thanks..'

Rome looks down 'You know when I come back from abroad I went directly to your home..but they told me you were married I was heartbroken'

Sarah was stun..Rome continues 'I..always thought about you. I wanted to marry you but I miss my chance already' he said softly

Sarah was speechless then she said 'I don't have your contact ..you never left me your number and now you are saying you want to marry me that time'

Rome looks remorseful 'You know you were so young and You were Simon sister, he was so possessive and protective about you... I thought I'm betraying my dead friend that's why I left...but all these years I was thinking about you...but its all in past and I don't want to make you tense. It's over I have a girlfriend now and she is a lawyer and a great person. When I was invited here. I just wanted to clear the bad air between us it was my girlfriend idea to talk to you... I hope you forgive me..'

Sarah looks down how her life can be changed if Rome decides not to run ...if she was not married but now she also know she loved Theo, even he is the last person to love but she has fallen for him and she won't felt like this for anyone. She replied 'of course I did... I was never angry just confused but now it's clear..'

But before they can say something else Theo came and said 'Sorry to break reunion but we have to leave ... sarah was not well and I promised her that we will go now after I talk to press'

Rome gives an understanding node and they say their goodbye

Sarah gives Theo a confused look...she is not sick nor she said something to Theo all this time...Then it click why he lies and when she saw the furious look in Theo's eyes it was clear she did something bad...very bad...shit.