Chapter 7: Am I really that clumsy. (๑♡⌓♡๑)
"Be careful so you won’t get stained!"
Leo shouted, watching Sarah drag the large, black garbage bag toward the massive outdoor waste tank.
Sarah smiled at him over her shoulder. "Babe, don’t worry, it’s not that heavy!" She grunted, beginning to lift the bag to toss it into the tank... But in a swift, unfortunate movement, the heel of her high-heeled shoe snapped. Her body lurched, making the entire garbage bag tumble, tearing open as it fell, showering its gross contents all over her...
"Ahhh!" Sarah shouted, a mix of surprise and pain...
Leo ran into the scene, his heart pounding. "Babe, are you okay? What happened?" He bent down, extending a hand to her... Sarah looked up at him, tears welling in her eyes. Her face was smeared with some of the garbage... "Babe, I’m sorry."
Leo knew it wasn’t her fault, an accident plain and simple, but at the same time, a flicker of frustration ignited within him...he warned her about it...
The elderly woman, who gave her the garbage bag rushed forward... "My dear, are you okay?"
Sarah, ever polite despite the mess, cutely nodded...
"Come on, let’s go upstairs and change," Leo said, his voice firm and gentle... He helped her up, guiding her back towards the apartment...
After a quick change and a frantic clean-up, they both came downstairs in different clothes. The elderly woman was still waiting near the entrance. She walked up to them as they descended the stairs. "I’m really sorry, my dear," she said, bowing her head slightly in blame and apology...
"It’s not your fault," Sarah quickly interjected, trying to reassure her. "It... it... I just lost balance and fell, so don’t be bothered."
"I know... but if you didn’t help me, your dress wouldn’t have gotten..." the elderly woman began, but Leo gently stopped her before she could finish the sentence...