The last night

Sarah walked in her nightdress and went to sit close to her husband_ James, who was watching a program on the TV.

He took his gaze away from the TV and turned to look at her, when he felt her presence.

He smiled and placed a gentle kiss on her forehead and she lingered more closer to him.

“You know, I actually remembered when a thing like this happened,” James said in his thick masculine voice.

“Yeah,” Sarah giggled.

“You were being too clingy and I understood what that meant but…” he sighed. “Well, we don’t have to start bringing up the past now, right?”

“Yeah, we have Jane.” Sarah nodded.

“Right.” James patted her hair gently.

“I don’t think she’s coming home tonight.” James spoke with concern etched in his voice.

“Don’t worry about that. She’s with her friends.” Sarah calmed him.

“They should be spoiling her right now.”

“Yeah, I trust Bella for that.” Sarah let out a chortle.

“Lest I forget, Mrs. Caitlin sent her greetings to you.”

“She did?” Sarah sat upright, facing James.

“Yes,” James replied.

“I tried calling her but it keeps getting disconnected. Did she perhaps, change number?” Sarah arched her brows.

“I- I don’t think so. However, she does not seem to look bright this morning when I met her. She looks weary. Something must be bothering her but I don’t know what it could be.”

“She must have talked to Jane.”

“Did Jane mention anything about visiting her?”

“No, but when Jane came back in the afternoon, she doesn’t seem to be in the mood. She wasn’t even planning on going anywhere with her friends not until we had an… argument, then she left.”

James stared at his wife with worry.

“Something is definitely off. She must have spoken to Jane but what could it be?” James wondered.

“I think Jane is mad at both of us,” Sarah said sadly.

“Don’t worry, we’ll settle it tomorrow.” James consoled her.

“I know I should have wished her this morning. I couldn’t pick the phone when she called because I didn’t want distractions. And then, going from office to office to get the documents ready took a lot of time. But everything is set now.”

“She’s going to get excited.” Sarah assured.

“Yes. Definitely,” James replied.

“We should sleep. It’s getting late.” Sarah yawned.

“Go on. I’ll be with you shortly.” James urged her.

“Okay,” she replied and pecked his cheeks then she stood up and walked towards the direction of the bedroom. James relaxed back on the chair and smiled to himself.

“It’s a beautiful night.” He said to himself.