A Girl Nobody Wanted

Luke's POV

“What we should do now?” I asked from him.

“I honestly don't know,” he replied confusedly.

“We don’t have much time, and I can't convince her not to go as well.”

“Yeah, I know that. Even if we tell her everything, I doubt she will agree not to go. She is too innocent and too kind.” he said.

“That's true. That bugger Shane hurt her every day, but she still cares for him and loves him." I agreed.

“Luke, what if you go with her?” he asked then.

“You mean taking her there and stay with her?" I asked.

“Yep... If you are with her, it will be a great relief. I can’t just let her go their all alone” he said.

“Well... can do it. But my only concern is how Andrew will react after he sees me.”

“He won't do anything outrageous because you are with Sarah. He is pretending to be a saint in front of her” he said. “Yeah, that's true.” I agreed.

“But you have to be careful always. Try to stay with her all the time, and don't let her meet unnecessary people, you know what I meant, right? ” he asked.

“Yeah, I know..." I replied. I don't really want to go to Andrew's place. I just wish I can be with Jake at this hard time. But th is what he needs from me, and I am willing to do anything for him.

“It is such a relief, Luke. Knowing that you will be with her, reduce half of my worries,” he said.

" Don't worry. I will take care of her. You may just focus on the issues you have." I replied.

Sarah's POV

I was waiting until Luke calls me back. I was so nervous and holding the phone from both of my hands. If Luke got that aggressive after hearing it, don't know how Jake will react. I should be more careful before taking any decisions.

Finally, he called me.

“Call him and tell not to send the vehicle,” he said as soon as I answered.

“So... He asked me not to go..." I said worriedly.

“No... He asked me to take me there,” he replied.

“What? Really! So are you going to drive all the way there.. I asked with surprise because it was nearly a 6 hours drive.

“I don't think we will be able to get a private helicopter to go there. So yes... I am going to drive...” he said, smiling.

He seemed to calm down. He is back to his usual self.

“God! I don’t know how to thank you, Luke” I said, feeling really grateful.

“We can’t send you alone. So this is the best option. Now call Mr. Patterson and inform him. Don’t tell him that I am drivin you. Just tell him one of your friends will drive you.” he said.

I wanted to ask why I shouldn't tell him that. But I didn’t want to ruin Luke's mood by asking questions.

“Okay... Luke, one more thing. Is it okay if I call Jake now?” I asked.

“Okay.." he replied.

jake answered the phone with the first ring. 1 was so nervous about how he would talk to me. There is no doubt that he is pissed off.

“Hello, princess..” he said. He sounds exhausted. My poor baby! But luckily, he didn't sound angry at all.

“Hello, Jake... You sound exhausted. Everything is alright at your place, right?" I asked.

“Yes... Yes... nothing to worry about, babe,” he replied quickly.

“Jake, 0 I will be leaving around 7 with Luke," I said.

“Okay, babe... I could make my heart to send you only because Luke is going with you. Always stay with him. Don't go anywhere without him. ” he said.

“Okay, Jake..."

“Always remember I love you so much... No matter what happens, my love for you is real, and there is no limit to it.” he said.

“I know that, Jake... I love you too..." I said, scolding my self for making him always worry about me.

Luke arrived on time.

“should I put the map to his place?” I asked.

“No... I know the place,” he said plainly.

“How do you know that?"

“I found his address from one of my friends...” he said firmly, not keeping any spaces for asking more questions.

The whole drive was extremely quiet. He was so attached to his own thoughts. Except for the time we stopped for getting some snacks and coffee, there was hardly any conversation between us.

We reached Mr. Patterson's place within like 5 hours. I was astonished to see his house. It is actually not a house, it is a mansion. It was in the center of a huge, carefully maintained garden. Having this type of mansion in the capital city shoul definitely worth a fortune. I never thought Mr. Patterson is this rich...

There were so many guards and a lot of other people outside of the house. The guards didn't let any vehicle or person to enter the premises without checking. I think everyone needs permission to come here. Mr. Patterson's dad seems to be a big shot.

“l wonder what his dad's job. I never thought they are this rich" I said.

“His dad is a big businessman and a politician too,” Luke replied carelessly. But his face clearly said that he regrets what I just said. He told it without thinking much.

“What? A politician too... So you know him...”

“I don't know him personally, Sarah. My dad is also in the business industry. So 1 just know him and have met him on som occasions, that's all” he said bit annoyingly.

I wanted to ask so much more, but it was our turn to enter from those gigantic gates.

As soon as I show my Id, they let us in without even checking our vehicle. I think Mr. Patterson has already informed them After handing over our vehicle to one of the staff, we both walked towards the main door.

“Ma'am, you are Sarah Anderson, am I right?” a man who was wearing a black bow tie with a black suit asked at the main door. He made me remind the butlers I have read in books.

“Yes, it is me..." I replied.

“Very well, Ma'am. I was informed by the gate about your arrival. I have already informed Mr. Patterson. ” he said respectfully.

Then he took us to the hall where Mrs. Patterson's body was kept for the final respects.

Mrs. Patterson didn't look like she is dead, she looks like she is sleeping peacefully. I was surprised by seeing how beaut she is. No doubt from where Mr. Patterson got his good looks.

Without even knowing, my eyes also filled with tears.

“She is too live to be gone, right?” I was startled with the voice raised behind me.

it was from Mr. Patterson. He was wearing a black full suit. He looked exhausted, and his swelled, red eyes clearly showed how much he has cried.

I couldn't help tears running down my cheeks so fast.

“My deepest sympathies, Mr. Patterson,” I said in a lower voice, offering him my hand.

But he didn't shake my hand! He hugged me tightly. No need to tell how uncomfortable I felt.

“Thank you very much for coming, Sarah... You don't know how much it means to me,” he whispered to my ear.

Then he pulled away from me.

“My deepest sympathies, Mr. Patterson,” Luke said immediately, offering his hand

“Thank you for taking Sarah...” Mr. Patterson said, shaking Luke's hand.

What the hell? Why he hugged me and just shook hands with Luke, he makes this utterly awkward. I am pretty sure my fa turned red. I tried to push away all those feelings by thinking about this situation.

“Let's go out. I will arrange some tea for you." Mr. Patterson then offered.

So, both of us followed him to a large room. I think it is some kind of a visitor's room. It was elegantly decorated.

“Take a seat.” Mr. Patterson offered.

This was the very first time I visited a mansion. No need to tell everything felt so different and I didn't feel comfortable at all. Even those chairs were so elegant, I even felt bad to sit on them.

“Peter, bring those.” Mr. Patterson called someone from the phone fix to the wall.

Then suddenly, Luke's phone rang. So, he went out to answer it, leaving me alone with Mr. Patterson.

“So... The friend you said is Luke.” Mr. Patterson said, sitting next to me.

“Yes... gave him the news. So, he offered to drive me” I said.

“You gave him the news at that time? I didn’t know you were that close to him." He asked, suspiciously.

“Well... He is like my best friend." 1 said without thinking much.

“Really... Didn't you tell me that you don't have any best friends? But it seems you two are pretty close to each other. Otherwise, he won't offer to drive you all the way here.” He said, looking at my eyes.

What's wrong with him? I came here to support him at this difficult time. But what the hell is he trying to do now? He has no right to question me like this. Thank God! Luke is not here otherwise; he will be pissed off.

“Where is your dad, Mr. Patterson?” I asked, trying my best to keep calm. I just wanted to change the subject.

“He is busy with arranging the things for the funeral... he replied.

“Did you inform, your brother as well?" he asked then.

“What?” I was panicked with his question.

“Your brother... Shane... Did you tell him?” he asked.

veah... He knows that Shane is my brother. There is no point in hiding anything.

Actually, I didn't even remember to tell him. I told dad that I am going to a funeral and got his permission. But I complete forgot Shane.

“No... I couldn't...” I said.

“You couldn't tell your own brother in the same house as you, but you remembered to call Luke! How interesting!” he saic Okay, now you are really reaching the limits of my patience, Mr. Patterson. Please stop being a jerk. I felt really sorry for you. Don't let that sadness turn to a wave of anger, and make me tell you something that I would regret...

Fortunately, someone knocked on the door.

“Yes... he said bit annoyingly.

“sir, should I bring them in?" a male voice raised behind the door.

“Okay, Peter," he said, giving me a complicated look.

This guy is really a jerk. Luke was right. I was so damn stupid to come here.