Forever assured

"I think I am fine but Annie, I have been having this thought bothering me ever since." Sarah spoke up, sincerely because she knew that Annie was not just a matured person but that she was an understanding lady and friend to share a thing with and still be secured that her secrets were safe, though they have not been so closely attached to each other, but the little time was quite enough to know her well. 

"Thought bothering you? Tell me, what is it?" Annie asked being so interested in knowing what was bothering her all of a sudden and she also placed her left hand on Sarah's shoulders to make her know she has got her attention. 

"Uhmm, it is about my family, Annie." Sarah complained with a pretty much disturbing look on her face. 

"Okay?" Annie poised. 

"Annie, promise you are going to keep this a secret between us." Sarah asked to be sure she was talking to the right person, though she already felt it was going to be safe to confined in Annie.