Chapter 90: Guilty Last Night

Sharon tearfully narrated the details of the last five years to Mrs Karen. She told her about every single thing that happened between her and Addicus and how Lily became a part of it and how it eventually led to her murder.

"I'm so sorry, Aunty. I didn't mean to get her involved. I didn't mean to put her in danger."

Mrs Karen was silent. She was still processing the information that she'd just received. All this while, they were informed that Lily was mugged and the culprit was shot dead by the police during a pursuit. Those were all lies, concocted by Addicus' corrupt policemen, told to Lily's parents so that they wouldn't ask for a formal investigation of their daughter's death.

Sharon couldn't look at Mrs Karen. She was too ashamed. Technically, it wasn't her fault, but Sharon had always blamed herself for what happened to Lily.

Mrs Karen finally regained her composure and went to Sharon.

"Look at me, my child!"

Sharon couldn't bring herself to look at her so Mrs Karen used her hand to raise her face upwards.

"I know how much you loved Lily, and I'm so sure that you did all you could to help her. I'm not angry with you, my child. No, I am sad that you had to go through all of that because of that man. When he took you from here, I was so sure that he was sent by God to help you, but he wasn't. He was a snake that almost ruined your life," Mrs Karen said and hugged Sharon.

"I'm sorry, Aunty,"

"There's no need for that, my child. There's nothing to forgive. I'm just glad that you were there with her in her final moments."

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Some hours later, Sharon and Peter said their goodbyes to Mrs Karen as they were about to leave.

"I'll come and see you again tomorrow, okay?" Sharon said to her, holding her hands.

"I'm looking forward to it, my dear."

"I had really hoped to see Douglas as well. He must be so big now."

"Oh, yes he is, he's become so tall. He'll be here next week and for a while, before he goes back to college," Mrs Karen informed her.

"That's wonderful. I can't wait to see him," Sharon said and let go of her hands.

"Please take care of her for me, my son!" Mrs Karen said to Peter.

"Of course! Goodbye, Mrs Karen." Peter replied and they left.

As they walked to their car, Peter held Sharon's hand and smiled at her.

"That wasn't so bad, was it?" Peter asked.

"It wasn't, and that's because you were by my side supporting me. I don't know how I would have done this if you didn't come with me," Sharon said.

"You would have been fine! You're stronger than you realize and if you put your mind to it, you can do anything," Peter said to her and gave her a quick kiss.

That night, Peter was asleep beside Sharon, but she couldn't go to sleep. She spent several minutes staring at Peter as he slept. She didn't know how she was fortunate enough to have met someone like him and was in awe of his entire personality.

"What are you looking at?" Peter asked with a smile when he opened his eyes.

Sharon didn't say anything. She just kept staring at him, which confused him a bit.

"You know, I'm starting to feel..." Peter began to say but was stopped by Sharon's lips.

She kissed him deeply and passionately and he also returned her kisses. She got on top of him and began taking off his shirt.

"We haven't done this in a while," Peter said excitedly, but Sharon shushed him.

"Don't talk! Just kiss me."

Peter flipped her over on her back and began to kiss her lips, then her neck and then his lips found their way to her bossoms. He gave her ecstasy and pleasure that she hadn't felt in a while, his tongue performing magic on her tender nipples.

She moaned softly and brought his lips back to hers. Peter's hand now travelled between her legs and she felt a jolt when his warm hands made contact with the goodness between her thighs. His fingers trailed in every direction, sending shockwaves of pleasure through her entire body until she could bear it no more.

"I want you now, Peter," she said to him.

Peter was so turned on by her request for him and he wanted to relish the moment.

"Say that again!" He instructed her.

"I want you inside of me, please!" Sharon asked again and softly bit her lips.

This singular action made Peter impatient and he slid his hard arousal into her and filled her with all the pleasures that it had to offer.

The night was only just beginning and so was their lovemaking. After Peter finished, he fell on the mattress, pleased and exhausted. Sharon lay beside him, her head resting on his chest. He knew at that moment that he wanted to spend the rest of his life with her.

"Will you marry me, Sharon?"

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The next morning, Peter woke up and couldn't find Sharon beside him. He got out of bed and went into the bathroom to wash his face and after that, he went downstairs.

Sharon was in the kitchen making breakfast and a huge smile appeared on her face when she saw Peter walking towards hers.

He took a seat in the kitchen by the counter and smiled at her.

"Good morning, Peter," Sharon said, blushing at her cheeks.

"Morning, Love," Peter said back.

"I hope you're in the mood for bacon and toast?" Sharon said and scraped some food out of the pan and into a plate.

"Actually, I'm in the mood for an answer," Peter said and folded his arms under his armpits.

Sharon turned around and put the empty pan in the sink. She wore a quick smile while her face was turned and then, it disappeared after she faced Peter again.

"An answer? I don't seem to recall you asking me a question," she teased.

"I could ask you again to jog your memory from last night," Peter said to her.

**Last night!**