What just happened? 

And what did he say Baby Birthday, Darling?

How come he knows it is my birthday, first of all? 

And why is he calling me with endearment? 

Why? 

I was standing there for I do not know how long, still trying to get what just happened.

I felt Someone shake my shoulder. I looked up and saw Nathan was looking with questioning eyes. I know what he is asking. 

I huff and nod in affirmation.

He banged on the table. “I should have thought of it, why such a big company is behind our lives and why would they be persistent to meet you only?” He spoke, flaring his nostril. 

“It could be a coincidence, Nathan. If they are a big company, let us be honest, we aren’t small either. We have made our name in such a small amount of time.” I said, sitting on a chair.

“Agree, but then again, why did they want to meet you?” He put his point again.

“They wanted to meet MD, not me, Nathan. 

And it is been 5 years. He does not care about whether I am dead or alive. Then why today will he come behind me?” I stated as a matter of fact.

“Maybe he wants a divorce?” Nathan spoke, looking at me?

“Maybe,” I said, shrugging my shoulders. 

“But again, why does he must come? He would have sent it to Someone.” I said while brooding. 

“I think there is Something more than this or maybe it is just a coincidence, but well now, I do not want to stretch this issue anymore. Can you do me a favour?” I asked, looking at him.

“Yeah, anything tells me.” Nathan spoke.

“Ask our lawyer to prepare my divorce paper. I want to finish ASAP.” I spoke, getting up and looking outside the window.

He nodded, and worry was visible in his eyes.

“Do not worry Nathan I am much stronger than this, now come on I do not know about you but I have work to do.” 

I try to lighten the environment, but I know how shaken up I am by his re-entry. 

Nathan looked at me for two minutes, then nodded and started walking past me.

I know he is not convinced by my statement but he knows not to ask anything right now, at least he understands my little.

I went to my cabin and took the whole glass of water in one go and suddenly I am feeling like I cannot breathe.

I looked outside and tears finally started flowing from my eyes. Why God, why is he back? When I have lived my life peacefully, why is he back?

I was lost in my thoughts standing at the same place for I do not know how long and heard the knock on my door. 

“Come in,” I spoke without looking towards the door.

“Hey, Sarah, are you ready to leave?” I heard Sam’s voice. 

“I have Some work Sam. You may leave.”

Oh, but how will I go? Nathan had a meeting So he will reach home directly. How long will you take? I can wait if you want."

“Take my car, I will manage. Do not worry about me.”

“What? No-no I shall take the taxi, do not worry. 

“Take the bloody car Sam,” I spoke, and she knows right now I am not in the mood to argue. 

“Take the key from my assistant. I shall see you at home. Bye.” I dismiss her before she says anything else.

I heard her huff, and she left, closing the door behind her.

I sat on my chair looking at the ceiling; I do not know what life wants from me now.

Next, when I came out of my thoughts, I saw the time, it was midnight. I checked my phone and saw 85 missed calls from Nathan and Sam... Like, really?

I called Sam, and she picked up in one ring

“Oh, my god, Sarah, where the hell are you? Did you even look at the time? Do you know I was sick and worried about you?

She asked me one go, and I rolled my eyes.

“Hold your horse, girl, first I am fine.

Second, I will be home in half an hour, so do not worry. 

Third, I forgot to turn my ringer on after the meeting.” I said, bored tone.

“Ok fine, come we are waiting for you.

“No need, it is quite late. You guys go to sleep and I will be home in Some time. now bye.” Saying, I hang up before she starts again.

I pick up my bag and booked the taxi and went down.

I was waiting for my taxi and saw a sleek black BMW standing in my way. 

I was looking at the car as I do not believe this could be my taxi.

I saw Someone come outside of the car, but the moment the person came into the light, I froze again at my place.

What is he doing here? I thought.

I composed myself, looking at him coming toward me.

“What are you doing here at this time, Mr. Hudson?” I spoke, clutching my bag. Somehow his persona is very intimidating.

“Well, I can ask the same question, Mrs. Hudson. What are you doing here at this time?” He asked me a counter-question, folding his hands on his chest.

OH, so now he wants to know my whereabouts dude after 5 years you want to know this wow?

“Well, if you have forgotten, this is my office, Mr. Hudson”. I spoke, looking directly into his eyes.

“I am very well aware of it, mam but I hope you know office timings are over long back.” he shot back

“Well, again let us not forget my office, my rules and I can work as long as I wish to. However, you have not replied. What are you doing here?” I said, folding my hand near my chest. And I could see his eyes instantly go towards my chest. 

Yup, my dear husband, I have curves. See what you missed? I smirk, thinking internally.

He composed himself to see my smirk and said, “well will you believe me if I say I was waiting for you” he said, raising his eyebrow.

I laugh hearing this “Well nope I will not”.

“Right then, why waste the time when I know you will not believe me? Now come on, let me drop you, it is very late.

“No, thank you. I can manage. I said, looking for my cab which was entering the gate.

“I cannot leave you here, let me drop you”. He said Softening his voice as if requesting. 

“Well, if I am not forgetting Mr. Hudson, you have already left me long back. Now stop all this nonsense, I have and I still can take care of myself. I do not need anyone to do that. However, thanks for your concern for my cab is here,” saying I left.

I could feel his scrutinising gaze on my back, but right now I care less. I want to run away from here as Soon as possible. For the first time, someone has intimidated me like this.

Suddenly my tears started flowing again. I do not want anyone’s care. 

I do not want anyone’s love. 

I do not want anybody in my life.

I know love and care that all words are fake. End of the day, they all leave you with a broken heart and I cannot break more than I already am.

God, this guy is bad news, Sarah, I thought, closing my eyes, and cleaning my tears.