Lonely Bride

Sarah Rose Hudson

The other gentleman, Mr. Eric Johnson, was talking to

Nathan and I were listening.

I cannot understand why he is repeating the same thing.

We have already said no to them for this work.

After he finishes, he looks toward me, and so does Nathan.

Ok So now I must speak. Having no choice, I cleared my throat. I do not know why it got dry.

“Well, Mr. Johnson, we appreciate your offer, but I do not like to beat around the bush. So let me come straight to the point. You have been trying to get my appointment for the past few months for the same thing we discussed. If I am not wrong, we have already informed you that we would like to work on our creativity rather than correcting others’ work.

Moreover, as per my knowledge, if you have a full-proof security system, then what is the need to upgrade the system?” I asked while taking a hand rest on my table.

“How do you know we have a full-proof, secure system?” The first time Mr. Hudson spoke in his husky voice

Does he have this beautiful voice all this time? Why can’t I remember this? Oh, again, 5 years. People forget the faces in 5 years. I am just forgetting the voice. I laugh internally at my thoughts.

Well, as far as I know, they are all waiting for my response. So I composed myself, looked towards him, and spoke.

“First, I have my ways; second, you know where you are sitting, and for a company like us, it is easy to get information about any other company; I like to do my homework properly, sir.” I empathize with SIR with no emotion on my face.

‘Well, I was the one who secured your system, dear Mr. Hudson.’ Oh, how I want to say this on his face. But well, I do not want to disclose anything to him.

“Well, our system has been tampered with once, and it might get tampered with again in the future. So we do not want to take a risk; hence, we want the best security system possible, Miss Sarah Rose.” Mr. Johnson finishes this while smiling.

Well, then, you must change the entire system, and we will create the whole new software for your company. Would it be ok with you, Mr. Johnson?” I asked, looking at him.

He looked toward Mr. Hudson, looked back towards me, and said, Well, that will not be any problem with us, mam”.

I looked at Nathan, and he was looking pleased to be working with such a big company, and I rolled my eyes internally.

I looked back and said, “Okay, then we shall get back to you with details soon.”.

He smiled politely and said, “We will wait for Miss Sarah Rose.”

“By the way, do you mind me asking something?”

No, not; please go ahead.”

Why, Sarah Rose? I mean, I guess Rose must be your middle name.”

“Well, Rose is my grandmother’s name, and I like to use her name with me.” I reply politely.

“Why are you not using your surname?” He asked one more question.

“I want to make my name. I want people to know me by Sarah; hence, I do not want to use any other identity.” I know someone is noticing my every answer. But well, I am not lying.

“Oh, that is a wonderful thought. I still would like to know your surname, Miss or Mrs., if you do not mind telling me.”

He looked at my finger. “As I can see, the ring on your finger, and sadly, that broke my heart for not meeting you earlier than this. He tried to flirt with me.

“No, not all. It is Hudson, Sarah Rose Hudson, as far as I remember.” I try to make a joke.

“And sorry to break your heart, but yes, so far I am married because I have not received the divorce papers as yet, but as soon as I get them in the future, I know where to find you.” I said it again with a small smile.

Mr. Johnson laughed and said, “Absolutely, but I like this ring in your hand, so let us wish that day never comes.”

I looked at my hand. “Yes, it is indeed beautiful.” It has many memories and is the reason I am who I am today. I again lost myself in my past, looking at the ring.

“Oh, my, it seems there is a deep love story behind this ring.” He tries to joke again.

“Well, I do not know about love, but the story definitely is.” I said it with a smug smile.

Well, you know that my dear friend” pointing towards Mr. Hudson” shares the same surname as you. I hope you both are not related to each other,” he laughs at his joke.

“If meeting a person once in your life made you his or her relative, then I might be, or else I do not remember, related to anyone in this room.” I spoke, keeping a straight face with no emotion.

Why is suddenly this all hurting me? Let us not run away from reality, Sarah; he is only related to papers and nothing else.

No string is attached.

Ok, then, it was great meeting you guys. We shall now take your leave.” Mr. Johnson spoke while getting up from his seat.Còntens bel0ngs to Nô(v)elDr/a/ma.Org

We nodded and got up.

Mr. Sean Hudson came toward me after shaking hands with Nathan, but his eyes never left mine, and my heartbeat rose.

Why the hell is he looking at me like this? As far as I remember, I have nothing of his, even though I must return his card without using it. Now, what does he want?

“Mrs. Hudson” nods towards me, giving his hand to shake.

“Sarah is fine.” I shake my hand. I could feel his hot palm on my cold one, and he pressed a little. God, what is this tingling in my stomach?

I saw from the corner of my eye that everyone was leaving the room.

He came too close to my liking and spoke or whispered in my ear, No, I LIKE MRS. HUDSON,” saying he kissed my neck, and I felt his one hand holding my waist and another touch my necklace. This closeness was making me dizzy, and my body shivered at his touch, which I am sure he must have felt too.

And spoke again. “Happy Birthday, darling.” He kissed my cheek.

I stood there like a statue.

“See you soon, baby,” he said and left while leaving me alone, wondering what had just happened.