Chapter 28

At 6pm the limo arrived at Kyle's house to pick him up. He was now on his way to Sarah's house to collect her. When he arrived Sarah came down the stairs and entered the car. She looked beautiful in a gold coloured fitted short dress and high heels that made her legs look long and slender.  She was indeed an attractive woman but she was not Sam.

So are you ready for this? Kyle said trying to break the awkwardness between them.

Sure, off course! Atleast i won't have my parents breathing down my back, right? Sarah said in a nervous tone.

Yup, definitely! Answer me this Sarah, and I'd like your honesty please because this will determine the relationships we may have in the future as husband and wife. Do you understand? Kyle said to her as he watched her eyes.

What do you expect out of our engagement now in terms of relationship? Do you expect us to be an ítem only or do you intend to continue your lifestyle and just make this work for our families sake? Kyle asked casually.

Well it's been three months since you found out about our engagement and you have not called once other than the times we were force to meet. I think you have answered me already on what you expect! Sarah said as she drank some champagne

So I propose that we continue living the life we live right now because its accommodating until we get married and then we'll chat again. Sarah continued leaving Kyle smiling,

Agreed! Kyle said and held her hand for her to exit the vehicle.

As they walked into the restaurant together hand in hand , they heard the loud thunderous clapping of their guests. They continued holding each other's hand as they walked through the crowd of many smiling faces of friends and family. Kyle and Sarah were escorted to their table where they both sat and looked to the stage where Mr Craig had just started speaking about his life with his daughter.

Kyle eyes began scanning the venue to check the familiar faces he would have to meet and thank, during the course of the evening. But then he saw her looking at him across the room directly behind the cake display. Her eyes looked like glass from where he stood and he remembered the incident last night when he thought he saw her and he knew then what she had done.

At that exact moment of understanding, it pained every bone in his body when he remembered what he had said to her. He saw her blink and then saw the tears fall down her face and he felt like he was suffocating. He grabbed the champagne glass and drank some greedily and it helped.

Sam turned around and he saw what she had on and how her opened back looked in the black shimmering dress. His eyes darted around and then he saw several men looking at her like they were sharks and it was feeding time including several of his male relatives from his father's side who were all eligible bachelors.

Ladies and gentlemen let us raise our glasses and toast to the unión of these two love birds , Kyle and my beautiful daughter, Sarah. Mr Craig said and everyone raised their glasses for Kyle and Sarah to toast together. As soon as they did, there was a loud round of applause and cheering from the guest.

Now they will cut the cake where the beautiful Miss Chase is standing. Remarkable job Miss Chase. Honestly the best engagement cake I have ever seen! Mr Craig said as Sam smiled and bowed slightly.

Fucking hell! Kyle muttered as he got up and walked to the table where Sarah and Sam stood.

Kyle walked to Sarah and held her hand to cut the cake and Sam stood just opposite him looking on. He ate the piece given to him by Sarah and he in turned gave Sarah piece and the crowd clapped away.

Congratulations Kyle and Sarah. I wish you both a happy life. Sam said and smiled.

Thank you Miss Chase. The cake is quite delicious! Sarah replied as Kyle just looked into Sam's eyes and he knew then and there, at that very moment in time, that he had lost Sam for good.

Sarah and Kyle was lead back to their table where they sat for the remainder of the speech. Kyle kept his eyes on Sam the entire speech and even saw Joe motioning him at Sam. He saw him raise his fingers and remembered how they use to rate girls and got díbs. As he watched Joe's fingers, he saw he rated her a fifteen and knew that was never possible for Joe before. Kyle cursed under his breathe because he knew his friend and he knew Joe would make his move as soon as the speech was over.