.;...............To those who write negative comments, my stories are experiences from my past as written as best I can remember them now at my age and suggest they put down their own,obviously boring, experiences ;...........................
As I scolded him, he ran off not realising that I was the man he just watched with his estranged wife,
I had met Sarah through work, she was a stunning tiny woman of Indian descent. Only short, 5'2, 31 years of age, slim build, gorgeous dark eyes, long black hair and flawless caramel-coloured skin. To myself and others, she always gave the impression of being untouchable. Her demeanour was quite straightforward, she spoke her mind and could give a tongue-lashing to anyone who annoyed her. I was lucky never to have been on the end of her berating, nor her quick wit.
We met through a joint work program, working alongside with people with different roles, it was more of a public relations exercise than anything else. The program was only a month in duration whilst in my town and a six-month trial overall at all locations
We became friendly over time and she seemed more open to me than others. She would often be in her own little world, ignoring those around her. One of her friends, also of Indian descent, was a close friend to me. She confided in me, to ease my curiosity, that Sarah was married and had been having trouble with her partner. They were separated, he lived elsewhere and he would consistently harass her.
I don't know how we became close, Sarah and I, but over time we chatted many times. She wasn't as arrogant as people thought. She confided that she struggled with her marriage and this drama concerned her. Her estranged husband would bother her at home, often bang on her door, and harass her. I offered to go over one afternoon and wait until her estranged husband arrived to harass her once more.
She lived in a small two-bedroom flat, with simple furnishings and minimal decor. It was a neat place. She made tea, we discussed the situation and how it impacted her. She told me it was an arranged marriage, his parents had deceived her family about his wealth and stature in this new country. Her husband didn't work, drank excessively and gambled too much. Not something that she nor her parents accepted.
Sarah's husband didn't turn up that day. We had a pleasant afternoon to ourselves. I got to know more and more about her. We did this for one week straight. He didn't appear at all that week.
The next week, we agreed that if he turned up she would text me, as I was on duty that week and would attend in uniform. It wasn't until my second last shift of the week that I received the text that her estranged husband was banging on her door, drunk and again abusing her through it.
Arriving in stealth, no lights nor sirens, just silence. I found a short fat Indian male with a screwdriver in his hands attempting to pry open the door.
My approach startled him, " What are you doing?"
He proceeded to drop the screwdriver.
"I live here, it is my flat and it seems my wife has accidentally locked me out," he responded hesitantly.
When I knocked on the door, identifying myself, Sarah opened the door. He was apprehensive when she and I discussed the situation.
"We are separated, and he does not live here anymore!" she bellowed.
He didn't know that we knew each other. He was ushered on his way and warned that if I was called again to attend he could face charges.
Sarah was delighted, "Will you come back later?"