Lonely Bride

Next Morning

I woke and looked around, and, to my disappointment, I again found myself alone in the room. I looked out the window, and the sun was shining.

‘Damn, how much have I been sleeping?’ I thought while taking my phone from the side table. But before I did so, my eyes got stuck on a handwritten note saying

Rise and shine, my darling.

I have an important meeting. So I had to leave early.

I will see you in the evening.

Till then, take care of my baby girl.

Love,

Sean

I blushed looking at the note and kept it in the drawer beside me after smiling and looking at it for a good five minutes like an idiot.

When I looked at my phone, gosh, it was 11. 30. My eyes come out of the socket, looking at the time. As far as I remember, I have never slept this late until now. Getting up from my bed, I rushed to the washroom to finish my morning routine and got ready wearing jeans and a sweater.

Gosh, the weather is getting chillier day by day, I must say. I take my bag and walk downstairs. I must go to Sean’s office with Nathan, and I guess Sean is unaware of this.

I thought to call Nathan to know his whereabouts, but the moment the call got connected, I could hear the ring. I instantly cut the phone as I got my clue; he is in the house only, so I padded towards where the sound was coming from.

“Hey,” I said the moment I saw him working on his laptop.Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.

“Morning sleepy head.” Giving me a glance, he spoke sarcastically, and I rolled my eyes.

“So what time are we going to Sean’s office?” I asked while ignoring his comment, and I took the seat next to him.

“Well, we were supposed to go in the morning, but our queen Elizabeth was having her beauty sleep, and if I wake her up, our almighty king might get grumpier than he already is,” he said while rolling his eyes at me.

“Was he grumpy in the morning?” Ignoring his comment, I inquire.

“How would I know?” He shrugs his shoulders while keeping his eyes on the laptop.

“Then why are you calling him grumpy?” I asked, tilting my head.

“Gosh, Sarah, you are so dumb sometimes. It was just a sarcastic comment, stupid girl.” Shaking his head, he said

I pouted about my stupidity but stayed mum.

“Now, shall we?” I asked while getting up from my place.

“Yes, but first you eat something and take your medicine.” He said this while still looking at the screen.

I smile at his caring nature.

Ok, I will just go in the kitchen and grab something really quick, and then we can leave,” I say as I walk towards the room.

“Yes, but not before you take your medicine.” He again reminded me, which I so want to forget.

But sudden pain reminds me that I need one more dose of painkiller before it gets worse. So, nodding to him, I rushed to the kitchen, and to my relief, the chef was there to help me, and he made me quick Mexican rice, which I relished, and I asked one of the maids to bring my medicine from my room, which she happily obliged.

After finishing, I rushed back toward Nathan and told him I was ready to leave.

While getting out, I noticed Nora was waiting for us with a car, and he opened the door the moment he noticed our presence and sat on the driving seat after closing the door.

I looked around for other guards, but to my relief, there were none. A smile crept on my lips, thinking that finally Sean had listened to me, and this gesture made my heart feel flattered.

“So, when is our flight?” I asked Nathan when he was busy looking at his phone, and I was doing the same.

“We have a late-night flight. I will send details sometime. Remind me to inform Sam, or else she will crib for the same entire time.” He said this, shaking his head, and I chuckled.

“But where is she now?” I asked.

“She wanted to go shopping. I was busy, and you were sleeping, so she went alone, saying she needed to buy something for her and her friends.” He said this, rolling his eyes.

“Someone is jealous.” I teased him.

“I am not, but have you ever noticed how many friends she has? I still wonder how she makes tons of friends wherever she goes.” He said it, looking shocked.

I giggled at hearing this, and he is not wrong. Rather, sometimes I wonder how she can do that.

“So, are you done packing?” Nathan asked after some time.

“Well, I do not need to pack anything because I haven’t brought anything here, so I do not need to take anything from here. I would rather leave everything than go back and forth. So maybe I will wear jeans and some warm clothes, and I am good to go.” I spoke.

“Alright then,” he replied.

We reached the office sometime later and got out of the car. I look at a beautiful, sleek, black building. I smile, looking at Hudson Inc. and SE & Sons.

We padded inside, and I noticed Nora following us.

“Nora, I am safe and sound on this premise, so you also relax a bit. Moreover, I will be with Sean. So you do not have to worry about it,” I said politely while standing near the lift.

Ok, mam, I will be at the cafeteria if you need me on the same floor.” He repeated it respectfully, nodding towards me.

“Alright” Smiling I said

A dingy sound reminded us as we reached our destination.

Nora left the lift after nodding at me, and Nathan walked down the hallway towards Sean’s cabin, I guess.

Sean’s assistant nodded respectfully while talking over the phone to Some, saying, Keep the chopper ready; Mr. Hudson will leave some time in Seattle.

‘So, sir, he is going out of the station, and he did not bother to inform me?’ I thought while pouting a little while walking towards the cabin.

I could hear the giggles, but my feet stopped hearing the next sound.

“I have never thought it would be that easy with Sarah. She is an easy catch. Anyone could make her a fool. She is too emotional for her own good, poor thing.” It was Sean’s voice.

‘What is he talking about?’ I thought, looking at Nathan, but I stayed rooted somehow.

“I agree, boss, how hard a nut she looks from outside, but she is a big emotional fool.” This voice belongs to Sam, who spoke.

‘I do not mind being emotional, but why is she calling me an emotional fool?’ My mind says, What is going on here?’ I thought.

“I know, but do not underestimate her. She is smart enough to sniff our doings, and once she has an idea of what we are doing, she will go crazy.” Sean said.

‘Doings? What are they planning? And what are they hiding?’ I thought, scrunching my eyebrows.

“Dude, we already have so much on our plate, and we will not be able to place more dishes on the plate, so batter, keep her away as much as is possible.” Now this voice belongs to Eric.

“I know, man, I know. And trust me, I am not leaving any chance to keep her away from everything,” Sean huffed in frustration.

I froze, hearing their next words.

You are just confounded by your production. We need an heir as soon as possible.” Again, Eric spoke.

‘Heir? They need an heir from me?’ I thought, looking at the floor.

My mind has suddenly stopped hearing this.

“I believe my seed must have made the bun.” And all of them started laughing.

I touched my stomach. And that reminds me that we have used no protection while having sex. So that means he did it all interracially? I never thought I might bring my child into this mess while doing this, and sadly,

My heart clinched thinking about my unborn.

Sweats started forming in my body, and my legs were giving up and denying taking my weight on them.

Tears stream down my cheeks, and I look at Nathan with teary eyes.

His face was stoic, and his jaw was clinched. I stumbled when my legs were completely given up, but Nathan was quick to hold me before I fell.

“Let us go,” he said, turning me around while holding me in his arms, and I was complexly in my daze, thinking about the people I love.

So not only Sean, but Sam also stabbed me.

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