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

Finally, they all went and I looked at Granny smiling. 

“So let's talk,” I said to her,

“You know what Granny, life has changed suddenly but positively trust me. Sean has made me feel I never felt before. The way he cares for me no one has done by far. Oh don’t feel bad I mean no one has done anything apart from you hehe.” I said.

“For the first time, I am seeing something bright in my future. Till now whatever I did because of the promise I made to you, I will be successful in my life and see today I am but still, I used to feel something is missing but Sean had filled that gap with so much affection and care. I am just loving every bit of it." I said while looking far away dreamily.

“We are getting close day by day. He is breaking all the boundaries I have built up around me. I guess my heart made of ice has started melting for him, Granny.” I said looking down feeling shy.

“I think I have started liking him or maybe loving him,” I said, biting my lower lip.

“Granny I wish you were here, not only you but Grandpa & Mamma too,” I whine to her.

"Anyways, I think I should leave now. I will come to see you soon.” Saying I got up and padded towards the main gate while walking. I know my bodyguards will bring the wheelchair. 

While walking I saw a few kids playing in the garden near the church. I looked around and found a few families were there to see their near one like I came to see my granny. 

My eyes got stuck on those happy faces and somehow I found myself on a bench near to the garden while still looking in the same direction with a smile on my face.

“Kids are the best creation of God. So innocent so fragile” I came out of my trans hearing this and notice someone is sitting at the same bench as I.

The person is still looking ahead wearing shades on his eyes, blue denim white button-down shirt, and white sneakers. His half face was visible. He has tan skin and a pointed nose and a sharp jawline.

Physically also he looks fit. His rolled-up sleeves and popping nerves are giving me the idea. I noticed he was playing with a beautiful ring. 

But then I realized I was staring at him so I looked ahead and said “True.” Yes, he was talking to me because I noticed there was no other person around apart from us so it became obvious he was talking to me. 

"So did you meet your dear one?” He asked again and somehow I did not find it odd. 

This person is giving me a positive aura and somehow I don’t find any danger in talking to him.

“Yes, I did. Did you?” I ask back.

“Yeah I did and it seems she is doing well. I wish I could do the same without her.” My heart instantly connected to him hearing this. 

I know how painful it is when our loved one leaves us behind. 

“The Ring is very beautiful I must say,” I said looking in his hand.

“Hmmm, indeed it is.” He closed his palm with a ring in it and finally turned towards me. 

“I am Sarah by the way,” I said, giving my hand to shake.

“Hi, Sarah, nice to meet you. I am..”Before he said anything we heard a kid's painful voice and saw one kid had fallen and got hurt. 

We both ran towards them and saw one kid had got a sprain in his foot. Meanwhile, we were trying to calm the kid, his parents had come running hearing his cry. 

Her mother takes the kid in her embrace while his father was still looking at the damaged leg. 

“I guess you should take him to the Doctor as soon as possible.” The guys said to the father of the kid and they ran towards their car after thanking us. 

Before we said anything to each other he got a call and said “I will be there in 15 minutes.” Saying he hung up. 

“Hey, this is my card. Hope to hear from you.” He handed me a visiting card. 

“Sure,” I said with a small smile.

He went away and I started padding back to the bench where I left my phone in hurry to check upon a kid. 

I bend down and pick up shining stuff in my hand and notice it is the same ring that that stranger was paying with. I could say how precious it must have been for him the way he held his palm. 

I guess just like me it might fall from his hand while we run towards the kid. Anyways at least I have his number so I will call him and tell him it's with me. 

I checked the card which has Ivan McLain written on it and his phone number and email id were there. I turned around the card but there was nothing where I could send this ring.

“Strange there is nothing other than his name and no & email id,” I said to no one. 

But I dialed a no just in case he gets worried about the ring so he should know I have it.

He picked up the phone in two rings, “Ivan here.” He said in a husky voice.

“Amm Ivan this is Sarah we just met a few minutes before amm.” I mean I don’t know what else to say. I hope he remembers me. 

“Hey, Hi Sarah.” He looked equally surprised to hear me. I hope he is not finding me a clingy person that I called him the moment I got his no. 

“I found your ring in the grass.” He got silent hearing me and I heard hustle-bustle in the background I guess he must be searing it. 

“Ahmm doesn’t worry you can come and take it back if you haven’t gone far,” I said cutting it short.

“Sarah, I have to go out of town due to an emergency. Amm, do you mind keeping it safe with you till I am back?” He asked in hesitation. 

“No of course not.” This is my no you can call me once you are back till then it will be with me safe sound doesn’t worry.” I know sometimes something is important and close to our hearts.