Lonely Bride

“Ms. Martha, I heard you are not keeping the proper paperwork regarding the kids we have under our shelter.” This statement hurt her pride, and she was taken aback at hearing it.

Till now, no one has accused her of anything, and today some unknown person is coming and blaming her for something she has not done.

“Are you trying to accuse me of something, Sir? And if yes, then would you mind enlightening me a little?” She asked politely.

Ms. Martha is a kind lady. Even though she knows you are insulting her, she will never lose her patience and cool down that easily.

“I am afraid I am Ms. Martha.” He said it with the same authority, and somehow Ms. Martha noticed he had come up with some sort of proof; hence, he was looking so confident about it.

She instantly thought about what it could be, but her memory recalled nothing about which she needed to be concerned.

“Then I would like to know, sir, what it is.” She said this while folding her hands on the table.

“I have gone through all the files of the kids that are sheltered here, but I found one kid missing as per the file.” He said this, raising his eyebrow.

Ms. Martha paled instantly. She got it. He is talking about Bella. They do have all the details about Bella, but she does not stay here. The previous owners were well aware of the fondness Sarah has for Bella; hence, they let Bella be with Sarah for the time being as they had to wait for a certain period before putting her up for adoption. What if someone comes looking for her? They have all the documents about Bella with them, but she always stayed with Sarah.

“Sir.” Ms. Martha was looking for the right words to explain. The previous owner knew all about the situation, but explaining it to the new owner would be difficult, and he might take things wrong if he did not get a proper explanation.

Sir, that baby is with someone we know very well, and the baby is safe and sound. We keep a close eye on her. They wanted to adopt the baby, but as you know, we have some rules to follow, so they could not. But now it’s time for her adoption, and the same person is adopting the baby soon.” After telling him how they got the baby, she explained the future plan to him.

“That won’t be needed anymore.” She looked at the person in confusion and looked for an explanation of what he wanted, but her inner self was giving her a hint that this man meant no good. She instantly felt thirsty and gulped down her saliva to nourish her throat.

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SARAH POV

It’s been three days since we got back from the beach, but my heart is not at ease at all.

Did I hear his voice? Because when I looked around, I found no one there. Why, after years, have I heard his voice?

My day and night are only passing by while I think about the voice.

“Rose would like to come with me if you are not doing anything to get some groceries.” Natalia spoke while coming towards me while searching for something in her bag.

“No, I guess I would like to stay back home,” I said while making myself more comfortable on the couch.

“You have been looking so gloomy for the past few days. Come, let’s go out; you will feel good.” She reasoned out looking at me.

“Grocery shopping surely won’t help make up for my mood.” I giggled while saying this.

“It will Now get up.” She ordered, and now I know I have nothing to say about it.

I don’t know when she will become like my elder sister, and I love her so much.

Smiling, I got up and turned around to walk towards my room when I heard, “Rose dear.”

Ms. Martha was standing at the door with a small smile on her lips.

“Ms. Martha, please come in. How have you been?” For the first time, I did not feel any threat from her presence, as Nathan is coming tomorrow and we will adopt Bella officially.

“I am a fine child. How are you?” She said it politely while taking her seat.

“I am great as usual,” I said while taking my old place back.

“I was about to come tomorrow to see you.” I express my thoughts, so she knows I am already working on it.

“There won’t be any need for my child.” She said this while looking at the file she was holding and shaking her head a little.

I don’t know, but my heart is sinking bit by bit.

What does she mean now that it won’t be needed?

“What do you mean by Ms. Martha? I asked while gulping down a knot in my trout.

“Bellaaaa”. She stuttered a little, and hesitation was dripping from her posture and voice.

Now my heart was giving a clear sign that something was really wrong, and it was that I wouldn’t like it.

“Bella?” I asked while nodding my head once and asked her to complete what she is not.

“Bella has been adopted.” And she dropped the bomb, and my heart shattered into pieces.

Tears started dripping as if waiting for the edge of my eyelid, and my entire body started numbing.

“What are you saying, Ms. Martha?” Natalia spoke.

The floor has suddenly started looking more interesting, and my gaze is getting blurry with each passing second.

“I am sorry, my child, but this time my hands are tied.” I heard her voice again.

“But when you knew we were planning to adopt her, why did you let anyone adopt her?” Now Natalia’s voice rose a little in irritation.

I stayed rooted without saying a word.

My heart has mourned for my world, my only happiness, and my reason to live, which are going away from me in no time.

“How can you do that, Ms. Martha? I had high respect for you, but today you have disappointed me.” Natalia again spoke.

“I am sorry.” I again heard her apologize.

But will her apology help in any way now? No!

My life is going away from me, and I will be alone again.

The feeling has made me chill, and I feel like I am shivering.

“Rose…Rose..” I heard someone calling, but I don’t know why I don’t want to hear anything today. Someone is touching me with ice.

I flinched at the touch, and my surroundings went black.

Why is there no color around?

Why is there no light? I moved my face, but I just found dead darkness.

“Rose… Are you even listening to me?” Again, I left ice tapping on my cheek.

Gosh, who is putting ice on my face? And why?

Mommy, “And I heard the voice of my life. A voice I breathe for

I felt her tiny arms around my neck, and I knew she was hugging me. And wasting no second, I took her into my embrace.

And then my mind again woke up, telling me they were taking her away from me.

I open my eyes and look around. My vision is still blurry, but I can see everyone around me.

‘They look worried. No, they are all crying.

Yes, they are crying because they also know Bella will go away.

But why aren’t they doing anything?

Why aren’t they stopping her?

Why am I not doing anything?

How can I let anyone take her just like that?

No, I will not let anyone touch my daughter.’ Thinking about IT again closed my eyes.

I opened my eyes and looked around again.

Natalia was sitting on the couch, holding her head in her palm, and Ms. Martha was looking down in shame, or maybe in guilt. Simi and Perminder were standing behind Natalia.

“She is my daughter, and I will not give her to anyone.” I took a deep breath and spoke in a shaky voice.

My voice might be shaky, but determination wasn’t lacking in it.

They all looked at me, shocked, but I cared less about anyone’s expression. I tighten my hold on Bella in my embrace.

“What?” Natalia was the first to notice this.

“You heard me for the first time,” I said arrogantly.

“I am afraid that would be possible.” I stiffen hearing the voice.

Stiff? No, I froze like ice.