Lonely Bride by Shikha A (electronic reader .TXT) 📖

Well, I wanted to show Anna her place but Sean went overboard today.

Anna looked a little hurt but left the place.

"Show me where you got burned? Come let me feed you some ice cream. You will feel better" saying he got up holding my hand.

"Sean, I am fine and relaxed," I said stopping him.

"You just burn your tongue and you saying you are fine?" He asked me, looking genuinely concerned.

“It not that bad, trust me” I felt bad to overreact unnecessarily, and now looking at his worried face makes me feel guiltier.

"The way you cry out I could make out how bad it was. Now come on before I take you inside in my arms” saying she started dragging me out. 

I was just looking at him the way he dragged me inside the kitchen and made me sit on the chair, he got the ice cream and started feeding me and I started eating without any complaint. 

This all is new for me, someone caring for me this way. Someone looking at me with so much concern and someone giving me warmth. This all made me feel I also love bale. 

His gestures made me smile. But I hide it instantly.

But I am still looking at him feeding me ice cream with so much love and care.

We heard a throat clearing sound and looked aside Nathan and Sam were standing looking at us.

Nathan looked annoyed and Sam was grinning like a madwoman. I feel like changing her name from Sam to Madwomen only.

"How are you feeling?” Nathan said, breaking the ice.

"Oh come on Nathan she is fantastic can’t you see that?” Sam spoke, smirking towards me.

"I will see what I want to, moreover I asked something to Sarah not to you, so some time please mind your own business” Nathan spoke harshly to Sam for the first time.

I have never seen this side of Nathan so far. I looked at Sam and she looked hurt and avoided everyone's eyes. 

What's wrong with both of them? Did they fight over something? I guess I have to talk to them later.

“I am fine Nathan thanks for asking. By the way, are you guys going somewhere?” I asked, looking at them all ready to leave.

“Yeah we are leaving for Philadelphia for the meeting,” He said looking at his watch. I think we should leave now but before we leave can I talk to you privately?” He asked, looking at Sean.

"Yeah sure” Saying I got up and started walking towards the garden with him.

I saw Sam was coming behind but intentionally she was walking slow and giving Nathan time to talk to me.

What's wrong? Now I am dying to know the problem between them.

We stopped near the chair and I asked “what is it, Nathan? Something is wrong between you and Sam?” I saw Sam was standing far away from us talking to someone over the phone.

I know she is just acting.

"Don’t worry about that first you tell me, it will be ok if we go to a meeting? Or Sam can be here with you, I don’t want to leave you here all alone.” Nathan spoke in a concerned manner and I know how much he cares for me.

Holding his hand I said “I am fine Nathan don’t worry. Sean can do anything but he will never harm me. I am safe here.” I assure him.

"I know but still, I don’t feel like leaving you here. Are you sure you will be fine? He asked again.

"I am sure don’t worry” and I will call you and you can call me too so go.

He nodded but still not looking convinced.

"Now tell me what's wrong between you two?” I asked, looking at Sam’s pale face.

"Can we talk about this later or maybe once we are back? Right now I don’t want to talk please Sarah” He said rubbing his hands on his face.

I can see he is frustrated over something. But right now I don’t want to push it hard so I pass it.

"Ok then I’ll take your leave, I will be back after two days.” He said one go looking at his phone and giving me a quick hug.

I nod again.

He started walking and went towards the car without giving a single glance to Sam.

Sam came to me and said, “Sarah will you be ok here right?”

"Yeah, I am Sam, don't worry. What’s wrong between you and Nathan?” I will try my luck.

"Well, let’s not talk about right now. He is waiting for me. I will call you at night once I am free” She said looking at the car Nathan set on.

“I will be waiting,” I said and hugged her.

They both left and I sat back at my place looking at the beautiful lush green garden.

When I was here I always saw this garden from afar. I never came to this site. The cold breeze was kissing my skin, making me Goosebumps a little and the smell of roses was so alluring. The water fountain in the middle of the garden makes this place more beautiful. The swans were pretty and the little swanlings were so cute running around.

I close my eyes thinking of my time I spend here. Well, apart from being lonely I was happy here. This place was always a home for me. Sean's declaration did not make my heart believe this place is not mine. But still, I stayed in the cocoon I was provided by Sean and the feeling we both are at least on the same roof was more than enough and I guess that is why I spend this many months here without any complaint.

However, I wanted his presence which I never got but at the same time, I knew he also got stuck with me for an unwanted relation.

My story was different because I have never given any choice but then why did he say yes to this marriage?