Lonely Bride

NATHAN POV

I looked at Sam and pleaded with her with my eyes, but she chose the floor rather than hearing my plea.

“She loves you, Sean. She loves you so much.” I tried my luck again, but as if he had decided

When I did not get any reply, I started laughing sarcastically. “I still wonder why people are so hungry for money. Is money everything?” I said, shaking my head and looking down.

“For some, it does.” Again, I heard his voice, and I can’t even deny it because the proof was in front of me loud and clear.

“She will never forgive you for this, Sean; I am warning you,” I said in a lower voice.

“I have many more important things to take care of than having her forgiveness in my life.” He again took a puff and blew the smoke out.

“If you have been punishing her for the last few years, then don’t you just don’t?” You do not know what she has gone through.” I try to make some sense, but talking to him feels like talking to a deaf person.

“Whatever she has gone through has nothing to do with me. She chose the life she went through, so don’t even go there.” He snorted and replied cockily.

By then, I had already lost it, and I stood up and looked at everyone in the room hatefully.

“She will never agree to this.” I bark at the top of my voice.

“She doesn’t have to.” Again, I heard his calm and composed voice.

Somewhere, his calm posture was scaring me.

“You know what you have to do to get this, right?” I show the file in the air and smirk.

Finally, he turned around while throwing the bud in the ashtray. Showing both his hands in his dress pants and looking into my eyes.

“I know, and I have already started my work, and she has given in willingly.” He smirked cunningly, and I felt as if someone had snatched the ground beneath me.

“You are lying,” I said while shaking my head.

I will never believe him for this.

As we say, the person we love the most can hurt us beyond repair, and for Sarah, it’s Sean.

Though I know she loved him, and I guess she still does, I also know she hates him to the core. She will never give herself to him.

“Did you forget you just said she loved me?” He spoke, making an innocent face.

And I close my eyes, feeling defeated.

I looked at Sam, and she averted her eyes, and now I know she is also feeling helpless like me, but does it matter now?

No!

“This time you are going to break her till there is no repair; remember that.” I again warn him, but he has no emotion on his face.

His aura is too calm and dominating.

“This time you are gambling on her soul, Sean; don’t do that, please,” I said, and tears pricked out of my eyes.

“I guess we are done now. You may leave.” He dismisses me and again turns around, looking out.

I gulp myself, forming a knot in my throat, and close my eyes, huffing.

‘Gosh, I wish I could do something for her.’ I thought about biting my lips.

Getting up from my seat, I walked towards the door, ignoring two other figures looking at me, but stopped hearing him.

“You have already gotten an email with details of what you have to do and what not, so follow each thing as it’s described.”

He commands, but I have already lost the battle, so I stand rooted.

“Remember one thing: one mistake from your side, and you will find her dead.” And I felt as if someone had squished my heart painfully.

Turning towards them and looking at their ugly faces was not what my heart wanted. So I walked out while frustration fuddled my mind, soul, and body.

‘One thing is clear: I have nothing else to do but go back to Australia, but not before making some necessary arrangements.’ I decided while walking out of the company.

SARAH’S POV

I stayed in my room the whole day with Bella.

Somehow, I did not want to go anywhere and see anyone’s face. Though I have made up my mind already.

I am here for Bella, and I should not get bothered because of Sean. At the end of the day, it’s his life, and he is free to do as he pleases.

So, I have decided to live my life the way I want without worrying much about others. Or let’s say there’s no string attached.

Today I have already spoken to Nathan about joining the office tomorrow, which, after some nagging, he agreed to.

Nathan somehow sounded off today, but again, as I had no energy to deal with anything, I let the topic go. If it’s something important, I am sure he will tell me.

I closed my eyes when night fell in its glory.

I just wanted to be with Bella today, so I asked her to sleep with me, which she happily agreed to, and now she is stuck to my body like a koala.

I caress her hair and smile, looking at her cute, chubby cheeks.

Sleep seems far away from my eyes today. I checked the clock, and it showed 1. 30 a. m. already.

Sean is not yet back. I am sure he must be having the time of his life somewhere.Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.

Shaking my head, I closed my eyes after reading some business news when I felt a little heaviness.

I woke up hearing the chirp of birds. The sun was glowing in the sky as shining rays peeked inside the room from the corner of the curtains.

I turned my head and saw Sean sleeping next to me and Bella, and I wondered how he was sleeping so late. He was an early riser. Yeah, how come I forgot he came late at night yesterday?

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