Lonely Bride

The look on their faces was a clear sign that I have to explain more than I like, and I have no escape now, and I know that fact.

“Bella darling, we are going somewhere; can you pack your bag, please?” I said this while holding her face in my palms.

‘Where Mommy?’ She asked excitedly, and I felt bad thinking, What if her excitement will die at Sean’s place? What if she does not like the place?

Gulping my fear, I forced my lip to stretch into a smile. “That’s a surprise for you. So hurry up.” I spoke.

“Ok, mommy. Let’s go, Pam.” She said this while walking towards her room holding Pam’s hand, and that view broke my heart.

Now how will I tell her it’s just us going, not Pam? Till now, Bella has been used to having Pam around her, and now she will be all alone at Sean’s place.

It is already so much for me to digest, and explaining everything to everyone is taking a toll on me.

‘Gosh, how will I do this?’ I thought about looking everywhere, then at these people who are waiting for me to explain.

I am thinking I will explain to Bella later, but first I owe a big explanation to the people standing in front of me. I took a deep breath and got ready to explain, but before I did, I heard Natalia’s first question.

“What is all happening?” She was looking at me as if I had had some hair thrown on my head.

“Where are you going?” Miss Martha asks this time.

Mam, do you know him?” This time, Parminder spoke. He is a smart man, and I am sure he must have sniffed something fishy the way Sean was talking to me.

Nothing was forming inside my throat, and I wanted to sob so hard, but I was controlling myself so as not to lose my sanity.

A nod in yes was the only expression I could convey. I walk past them towards the kitchen and pour the glass of chilled water from the fridge, gulp it down one time, pour it again, and gulp it down one more time. It seems like I have been thirsty for ages. I know they have followed me and are still waiting for my answer.

Cleaning my lips from the back of my palm, I prepared myself for the explanation they were looking for.Belonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.

“He is my husband,” I said, and I looked up to see their expressions; shocked was one of them.

“To be precise, he was. I mean, he is my ex-husband.” I clarify.

“And?” Natalia spoke.

“And I don’t know. I do not know why he has appeared suddenly after so many years.” I again look down while holding the kitchen lab.

“So you both are divorced?” Natalia asked, and I nodded yes.

“And what does he want now?” She asked one more question.

“He has adopted Bella, and now if I want to be with her, I have to go with them. That’s the only way I can be with her.” I hide the fact that he wants me to be his slave to be with Bella.

I know they won’t let me agree with this, and even I don’t want to do this, but again, can I leave without Bella? No, I can’t, so I should go with her.

What if she needs anything there?

What if she gets sick?

Apart from everything, Am I ready to stay without her? No, I am not, and I know this very well. I will go to any extent just to be with her.

“And you accepted his demand?” Natalia asked and nodded to the fact.

“Are you out of your mind? What if he has an alternative motive? We can’t ignore that he is back after age, and he is your ex-husband.” She said it in anger.

Even though I can tell he has an alternative motive, I still can’t let my daughter be with some unknown person. Moreover, if I need to know his reason, I need to go with him to find out.

“I know Natalia. You don’t have to worry about anything. I have to go till we find the other solution to be with Bella.” I said that and walked towards my room, and they all followed behind me.

“I am also coming with you,” Natalia said.

“No.! He just asked me to come.” I denied it instantly.

First, I need to know what he wants, and I don’t want them to find out his condition.

“But again, we can’t let you go,” Simi said as I smiled, looking at how much they care for me.

“First of all, he is not kidnapping me, so stop worrying for no reason. Second, I will always come back if I am not comfortable there, so chill, guys.” I try to console their worry, but from the bottom of my heart, I am scared as hell.

I started stuffing my and Bella’s necessary things into my bag, and they were all still standing in the room, looking worried.

But again, I can’t do anything else but ignore their worried faces.

Mam, it’s time.” I looked up, and Nora was standing at the door, folding his hands in front.

“I am all done,” I said while zipping my bag.

“Can I take this?” he asked, looking at the bag.

“Sure, thank you, Nora,” I said politely.

“My pleasure, mam.” He said he took the heavy bag with one hand and walked out as if it weighed nothing.

I again collected a few important things in a small bag and zipped that too, and I looked around to see if I was forgetting something important, ignoring the stare on my face.

I know they have many questions, but I am not ready to answer anything as of now.

“I should get going. I will call you guys once I reach there.” I said it with a small smile to cheer them up, but inside my heart, I was anything but happy.

I hugged each one of them and rushed out, seeing that Bella was ready with her small bag back with Pam. Just the thought of leaving both friends broke my heart.

“Bella, let’s go, baby,” I said, ignoring my surroundings.

“Yeah, let’s go, Pam.” She said this while taking Pam’s hand in hers.

I stopped my steps and looked back at both girls, and they also looked at me with their questioning eyes.

“Baby doll, we can’t take Pam this time. It’s just you and me.” I said, and both the girls’ faces fell.

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