Lonely Bride

Sarah’s pov

Holding the tree, I performed my best acting skills. I kept my hand on my chest and cleaned my invisible sweat from my forehead.

“Mam are you alright?” Jemmy’s worried voice hit my ears, and I looked at him with my tired face as if someone hadn’t given me food for years.

“Water..” I cough “I need water.” I again cleaned my face and acted as if something was happening to me.

He again cursed under his breath and looked distressed.

“Mam, can you walk back as I can’t leave you alone here?” He asked, looking panicked.

“I can’t.” I huffed dramatically and that poor soul was worried, like there was no tomorrow.

I felt bad doing this to him, but I was also helpless today.

“See, I can see the beach is there, so I am waiting for you there. You please get the water for me,” I said while trying to feel better.

“No mam, I can’t leave you alone like this.” He shook his head.

“I… I need water. Then tell someone to get it for me.” I said, while taking a deep breath.

“Mam.. mam I forgot my walkie back on the beach house.” He spoke, looking guilty.

“Oh, don’t worry. I will sit here only. You get the water. Don’t worry, I am just thirsty, nothing else.” I said while trying to look as tired as I can.

“Mhmm okay?” He was looking hell confused about what he should do and what not, but I know he has to go back to get the water for me.

“I will be back in ten minutes.” Saying he started running for his life and I started walking for my life.

I can see the way he runs. He will be back in less than ten minutes and even less may be so I have very less time to reach my destination.

I turned on my phone and the moment I got the signal; I called Ivan to inform him I had reached.

I walk as fast as a seven-month-old pregnancy with twins can. I looked around the beach and panicked when I did not find any boat, but still; I was walking towards the shore holding Bella’s hand and she was too busy looking at the beautiful beach.

I looked down. Her eyes were twinkling, and she was grinning all by herself while admiring the surrounding beauty.

And me? I was too busy to reach my destination before I got caught.

In no time, I notice a speed boat running towards us.

And there I saw Ivan was standing wearing all white clothes looking at our side.

I know jetty can’t come to us and we have to go inside the water a little and the moment we started getting inside the water, I could hear Bella giggling. She looked happy wetting her feet and slowly her clothes.

“Mom, are we swimming in the Sea?” she asked, splashing the water.

“You have a surprise. Come on now,” I said when the boat was almost reaching us.

Water hands come to my knees and I know it’s too much for Bella’s height. Now she can’t walk and I have to pick her up, but picking her up wasn’t an option for me.

I sigh at Ivan and, with no delay; he jumps inside the water and picks Bella before I say the same.

“Daddy?” Bella’s eyes come out like a socket and she looks like a little monkey.

“Surprise-surprise princess.” Picking up, he twirls her around and holds her in his arms as fast as he can while I struggle to reach there.

I smile, looking at the duo, and notice how understanding he is. Without my words, he knew what I wanted.

He held Bella in one arm and held my hand with the other one.

He gave Bella to some guards on the bout the moment we reached the boat and next he jumped inside.

Now the problem is, how will I jump all the way up with this big tummy?

I gulped, looking here and three, to find the solution for the same but found none.

“Here hold this and keep a foot on this.” A guard jumped into the water and gave me his palm to keep my legs, whereas Ivan gave me his hand.

I don’t know why, but at first, I was worried about my safety.

Gulping, I finally kept my foot on his palm and gave my hands to Ivan and, with no struggle, I reached the deck.

I took a deep breath the moment my feet landed on the floor. I looked at Ivan, who was frozen.

His eyes were looking in one direction, and the moment I followed his eyes, I froze, too.

SARAH’S POV

We both froze for the same reason.

He was looking at my big full belly and I knew the reason very well.

‘Hurt’

Yes, that’s what I felt in his eyes which instantly made me guilty.

I know he has feelings for me but I have never reciprocated the same. I also know he somehow never liked me to friendzone him but I have never felt any feelings for him ever. For me, he is an amazing friend and he will be forever nothing less nor more.

I don’t say it but my heart always belongs to the one and only.

Sean Hudson.

I have never thought about anyone else though I have tried my best to do so I never felt the pull I feel for him.

Call it madness all I care but that’s how my thought process works.

“Come inside.” He spoke ignoring my face completely and started walking to the other side. I notice a few stairs and cast down towards some room inside the bout.

Holding the railing I step down while the boat has already picked up speed.

Inside I notice a small queen size bed, tv, and a single couch.

Walking towards the bed I took my seat and suddenly I felt tired like anything. I took a few deep breaths to normalize my breathing back but as if things have become too difficult.

I don’t know how fast I was walking or running. I didn’t even notice. My entire concentration was on reaching the bout and leaving this place as soon as possible.

“Here.” Opening my eyes a little I notice a glass of water and without any delay, I gulp down in one go.

“More?” I heard his voice and nodded yes.

He again gives me one more glass of water and I again gulp down in one go.

Bella was constantly talking to Ivan but I know his entire concentration was on me and I was ignoring him like a plague but again I know the fact I have to face the elephant in the room today or tomorrow so let’s do it today.

“Would you like to give me some explanation?” He demanded. I can see he was pissed or maybe more.

“Yes, but not right now.” I look at Bella and I am sure what I am trying to hint at.

Nodding to me he started chatting with Bella while I lay back in bed.

After some time, bout has finally stopped somewhere and Ivan spoke “Let’s go”

I walk out and notice one more island. Almost the similar I was in or may all the islands look the same, I guess.

We were parked at a dock and getting down slowly by using the stairs we passed the small wooden bridge while walking towards a beach house again similar to Sean’s.

Why am I comparing everything to his?

‘Gosh, I guess I have gone mad.’ I shake my head in irritation.

Crossing a sandy path, we reach a wooden door. Taking the key from his pocket he opened the door and we let in.

“Tomorrow my staff will be here. But till then we have to manage by ourselves.” He spoke while walking somewhere.

Bella goes to check around but doesn’t go so far.” He said to Bella once he came back from somewhere. “You just keep your eyes on her.” He informs his security guard and nodding to him he walks out tailing happy Bella.