Why? Chapter 12
What should I do?
Sara stared open mouthed at what Hank had just said. 'Come on Sara, say something,' Hank said after a minutes silence.
'I don't know Hank,' Sara finally said. 'I need some time to think.'
'Oh…OK,'
'Listen Hank, I'm gonna go for a walk, do you mind?'
'Why?'
'I just need some time to think,'
'About the proposal'
Sara nodded as she got out of the chair. 'I'll see you back at home,' she said as he softly kissed Hank on the lips before leaving the restaurant.
Sara stepped outside the restaurant and looked out at the River Thames. She couldn't believe that Hank had asked her to marry him. Sara began to walk along the river trying to gather her thoughts. She needed to talk to someone; someone who she knew would listen to her. Sara turned around and began to walk in the direction of Gil's house.
Gil was just getting ready to have a bath, when he heard a knock at the door. He had no idea who it was but answered it all the same. Gil opened the door and saw Sara stood in the doorway. 'Hey Sara,' Gil said.
'Hey Gil,' Sara replied.
'What's wrong?'
Sara stepped inside the house and Gil closed the door behind them. 'Oh Gil,' Sara said as she buried her head into Gil's chest.
'What's happened Sara, come on you can tell me,' Gil said as he wrapped his arms around her.
'Hank bloody happened,' Sara said.
'What's he done now?' Gil asked as he led Sara into the living room.
Sara sat down on the sofa in the living room as Gil went through to the kitchen to get them both a drink. He came back into the living room carrying a bottle of wine and two glasses. He poured out the wine and passed one to Sara. 'You know me and Hank went out for dinner,' Sara began.
Gil nodded. 'Hank's…asked me to marry him,' Sara finally said.
'What have you said?'
'Nothing yet, I said I needed some time to think it through,'
'Please tell me that you're not gonna say yes to him,'
Sara put the glass of wine down and looked at him. 'Honestly, Gil. I don't know what I'm thinking at the moment, I never thought it would get this complicated,' she said
'I know how complicated this is Sara and I promise you, whatever decision you make, we'll get through it,' Gil replied and kissed Sara softly on the lips.
Sara pulled away and gazed into Gil's eyes. 'Can I stay with you tonight?' she asked.
Gil looked at Sara once more and smiled. 'Of course you can babe, this is great, and we still get to spend some of Valentines Night together,'
Gil leant forwards and kissed Sara softly on the lips. She wrapped her arms around Gil's neck and deepened the kiss. Gil pulled away and gazed fervently into Sara's eyes. She smiled once more. 'You coming?' he asked as he held out his hand to her.
Sara looked up at Gil and he gave her a reassuring smile. She took his hand in hers and let him lead her upstairs to the bedroom…
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The next morning, Sara and Gil woke up in each others arms after the steamy happenings of the night before. Their clothes were still strewn all over the floor. Sara woke up at about 7o'clock and turned to face Gil, who was still asleep. She softly kissed him on the lips and pulled away. Gil's eyes slowly fluttered open and he pulled Sara in for another long and lingering kiss. 'Morning babe,' he said once they both pulled away.
'Morning,' Sara replied as she looked at the clock. 'I'm gonna have to go Gil,'
'Why?'
'Because Hank's gonna be wondering where I am, I told him I'd see him at home,'
'So why did you come over here and sleep with me then?'
'Because I couldn't face going back to him just yet,'
'Oh, OK,' Gil said
'I love you' Sara said as she began to get out of bed.
Gil got dressed and walked through to the kitchen and put the kettle on. Sara had just finished getting ready and was descending the staircase. 'I'm off Gil!' she called.
'Hold on a minute Sara' Gil called back.
He appeared at the door, carrying a jar of coffee. Gil walked towards her. 'What are you gonna tell Hank about where you were last night?' he asked.
'I don't know,' Sara shrugged as she kissed Gil softly on the lips. 'I'll see you at work babe, I love you.'
'Yeah, I love you too Sara,' Gil said as Sara opened the door and began to walk down the garden path. Gil watched Sara walk down the road until she disappeared out of sight.
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