Lonely Bride

After 45 minutes, we reached the place. I saw the media was all set to click the pictures, and I rolled my eyes, looking at them.

Gosh, how much I hate it, but thankfully Sean is here, and I know he will manage things.

Here.” I look toward him, hearing his voice.

I notice a phone in his hand, and I again look up in a questioning manner.

“This is your phone,” he said.

“But I have a phone.” I showed him the phone, but he stared at my hand and spoke

“You had. Now use this one, and please remove this cheap-looking ring from your hand. I have a reputation to uphold here. Now get out of the car.” I look down at my finger, and before I know it’s out of my hand, he gives it to Nora.

I felt a little bad as this ring belongs to the late wife of Ivan, and he has given it to me until he finds someone in his life.

But in actuality, this ring used to remind him of his late wife, and he wanted to move on in his life, and this ring was a big hindrance as he always felt he was betraying his late wife while looking at any women around, so I also took it while promising to give it back the moment he found a life partner for him.

And today this heartless man is saying cheap-looking rings? Well, how can he understand the feelings when he does not have them to himself?

I wanted to argue with him, but I knew other cars must be waiting, so I got out of the car while Sean was already waiting with a hand for me to hold.

‘Is he Spider-Man or Superman?” How come he came to this side so fast?’ I thought about looking at him.

“I know I am handsome.” I heard his cocky voice and rolled my eyes as if I was checking him out.

‘You were.’ My conscience mocked me, and I again rolled my eyes at having such an irritating conscience.

“Oh, my-my look, Mrs. Hudson, ” someone shouted, and my entire body stiffened hearing this, and I looked at Sean, who was looking ahead while walking as if it wasn’t a big deal.

Mam, where were you for so long?” someone shouted

Mam, we heard you guys are no longer together.” Other said.

“Are you again going invisible to the world?” Others spoke.

“Maam, we heard you were no more.” And Sean’s step halted, and he looked at the report with a stoic look.

“As you can see, she is fit and fine in front of you and not going anywhere. So that’s all for now, thank you,” He replied while pulling me more into him after tightening his hold on my waist painfully, giving me a small glance, and walking inside.

‘Why are people still calling me Mrs. Hudson, I wonder?’ Ignoring the pain he caused me, I thought while walking inside with him.

The moment we entered, I noticed all the eyes stuck on our figure, and I heard a few mutterings.

I rolled my eyes around the hall, and everyone was looking at me as if I were some alien, and I don’t know why, but I pushed myself towards Sean unknowingly.

He stayed rooted, showing one hand in his pocket and the other holding me.

“Oh, my, look who is here.” Someone came forward, and I noticed a couple looking quite young and cute together.

“Hey, Danial.” Sean nodded to him.

“Hello, my long-lost friend. It’s such a good thing to see you here. I thought, as always, you would again ditch me.” He said this, showing his sweet smile while his partner kept a small smile on her face.

“And I guess I know the reason today you grace yourself here.” He said, looking at me, and as if having no other thing to do, I just kept a small smile on my face.

“Oh, shut up, Danial.” Sean waves off his words, and he laughs out, looking at him.

However, it’s such a good thing to see you, Sarah. So, I hope your studies are finally over and you are back for good.” He said this, looking at me.

“Likewise. And Yes, it is.” I replied with a tight-lipped smile.

I looked at Sean for an explanation while he ignored it fantastically.

‘So, one thing is clear: people are unaware of our divorce.’ I concluded.

‘But why did he hide this?’ I again thought:

‘I signed the divorce papers, but I don’t know whether he has. So, could it be possible that we are still married?’ I turned to his side.

A sea of thought runs chills down the spine.

I gulped in fear.

I fear what I don’t know, but I know for a fact that I am scared. Scared of something.

My trance broke when someone came and started talking to Sean, and I saw a man who was intentionally talking to him in a provoking manner or showing off his worth and contact, which he grabbed off.

I noticed the lady with him was looking at me from top to bottom, as if judging me.

‘Well, babe, I can say I am wearing more expensive clothes than you, and you better don’t judge me because you might not like to know my worth. The man you are gawking at is mine.’ I gave her the same look while tilting my head a little, which only she could notice.

‘Well, babe, I can be bitchy if I want to.’ I smirked, looking at her flushed face.

So, Mrs. Hudson, how do you leave such a hot husband of yours for the world to relish?” She spoke, looking at Sean like she was going to eat him all out if she got a chance.

I wonder how shameless women can get sometimes, and I looked at a man with her who looked unbothered by her statement, which said they have no strings attached.

“Babe, do you mind getting a drink for me?” She said it in a sultry manner while rubbing her palms on his arms.

“Sure Darling.” Saying that poor fellow left for I don’t know where, and she stood in front of us while licking her lips, looking at Sean.

“So, you won’t introduce me to your wife?” She said this while playing with her phone in her hand, and she had a provoking smile on her face.

“Sure, why not? Sarah meets my fling, Kim.” Sean spoke, and I noticed her flushed face, but she masked it quickly.

My anger instantly rises when I hear she is having a fling with him. First, I don’t want to know what she is to him, and second, he did not need to be precise.

I looked at Sean, and he was roaming shamelessly, his eyes on her body, and the heat of anger was rising in my body, and I just wanted to punch him hard, if possible.

But again, can I say anything to him? No! We both know what kind of relationship we share in the closed room, so I ignore everything I can see clearly, as if I am blind.

“Hey, buddy.” I looked to my left, hearing Eric’s voice, and my heart clenched, looking at the person I wished I did not have to see at least tonight.

SAM

She was looking at me as if nothing had happened and as if she didn’t even know me.

Wow, how hypocritical can people be?

I was looking into her eyes just in case I found a little guilt, but I found none.

I looked on the other side to ignore her presence, but it did not go unnoticed by me that none of them was affected by the presence of Kim.

People were coming and going after wishing us well, and hearing Mrs. Hudson’s word is making me believe I am the real one, but sadly, reality is bitter.

After some time, the couple started dancing, and soft music played.

“Would you like to dance with me?” I looked at my side and saw Kim asking Sean to dance.

“Of course, beautiful,” Sean said, and taking her hand, he left for the dance floor, ignoring my presence.

Suddenly, I felt alone in this crowded place.

I looked around, and a few eyes were on me. A few pitied me, and a few had some anger or hatred. Pity, I guess, the way Sean was dancing with her, but why anger or hate?

I ignored them and thought to walk towards the washroom to breathe a little.

But before I walked ahead, I saw a hand asking for my hand, and I looked up, a smile spreading on my lips, looking at my favourite person.Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

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