INT. LIVING ROOM - NIGHT
Benedict is late for his football game night with Tom tonight because Charlotte isn't home yet. He noticed her keys on the kitchen top when he got home after work and decided to wait for her. He looked at the clock on the wall. "9PM"
BENEDICT
Where is she.... Does she not know what time it is now? Irresponsible...
(took out his phone and texts Charlotte)
Charlotte doesn't seem to enjoy the party too much, especially having to wear a dress this short.... the length... it's barely touching her knees!
But Emily insisted that she should take a shower and change into something else. Definitely not the outfit that she has been wearing for almost a day.
She got tired of talking and meeting new people so she decided to sit on the bench outside of the house.
*Beeps*, and she checks her phone.
[9:03PM]
UNKNOWN: Where are you?
CHARLOTTE
What? Who is this??
[9:03PM]
CHARLOTTE: May I know who is this?
[9:04PM]
UNKNOWN: Benedict.
[9:05PM]
CHARLOTTE: You didn't give me your number so I couldn't text you earlier...
I left my keys at home and my friend invited me to a party.
It's true that they didn't exchange numbers before this. Benedict saved her number after he saw it on her application form. Benedict couldn't describe his feelings. Is he mad at her for going to a party without telling him, or is he sorry for not giving her his number sooner?
*Beeps*, and he looks at the message on his phone.
[9:10PM]
CHARLOTTE: You there? I'm coming home now. Sorry if I made you stay up. Just leave the keys outside, under the mat or put it in the vase and go to sleep. Please don't be mad :(
Benedict let out a little laugh after reading the text.
BENEDICT
Did she watch too much of telly? Keys under the mat huh? What is this? A cartoon? And what's with the text emoticon. Is she trying to be cute?
He then tap on his conversation with Tom and texts,
[9:12PM]
BENEDICT: Something came up. Can't make it tonight. Sorry mate. Lunch is on me tomorrow.
[9:13PM]
TOM: What now? Married and ditching friends now huh? Hope you bring enough cash tomorrow! Because I'm bloody pissed!!!!
Benedict then leaves his phone on the couch beside him and go through some of the pre-readings for tomorrow's class.
About 20 minutes later, Charlotte is home. The wall on the clock now reads "9:40PM"
She couldn't find the keys under the mat and it wasn't in the vase too.
THE DOOR OPENED
Benedict opens the door for Charlotte with his usual facial expression, the do-not-talk-to-me look.
CHARLOTTE
I'm sorry.... I should've texted you earlier except I don't have your number saved on my phone....
Benedict finally takes a good look on her different outfit. It's short and.... revealing. He wasn't mad before but now he is.
BENEDICT
(slightly annoyed)
Well I suppose you've had a great time hanging out with your friends? I see your outfit is different from the one you wore out this morning. What a party it must be.
CHARLOTTE
(sensing his anger in his voice and continues to explain)
I left the keys at home and I really needed a shower after a long day touring around the campus. Emily insist that I wear her dress so that she do her laundries along with my clothes from today. The party sucks by the way.... Please don't be mad. This will never happen again I promise.
God damn it Charlotte! What are you doing??? You're 22 and capable of taking care of yourself! A little night out won't hurt, does it? And why would you care if he likes it or not???
BENEDICT
(Sighs)
You smell like all sorts of alcohol mixed together. You should go take a bath and rest early. Morning class tomorrow, remember?
CHARLOTTE
(Smells her hair)
Ugh, couldn't agree more! So if you'll excuse me... I'll be going upstairs...for my bath.
Benedict nodded and continues reading.
Charlotte is walking up the stairs when Benedict raises his head from the books at stares at her back.
Despite the fact that he doesn't like the thought of her wearing a revealing dress like this to a party, he does like how the dress fits her so perfectly and flatters her curves.
BENEDICT
I wonder if what's under the dress is equally lovely as it is.....
(his eyes widened at the thought)
What was I thinking?
(he slightly pats on his face)
Just what the hell was I thinking?
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INT. BEDROOM - NIGHT
Just when Benedict was ready to get into bed, Charlotte is out from the bathroom.
She has since removed her makeup, showered, her hair was blow dried and brushed, changed into her pyjamas and ready for "bed" as well.
CHARLOTTE
(While putting the dress into the laundry basket)
Do you want me to switch off the lights?
BENEDICT
Yes, please. Thank you.
Charlotte switched off the lights and got into her cozy little couch.
After a while, it was really quiet so Charlotte thought Benedict was already asleep.....
until Benedict broke the silence.
BENEDICT
That was my mistake.
CHARLOTTE
(Confused)
Hm? I'm sorry?
BENEDICT
For not giving you my number earlier.
CHARLOTTE
Oh that
Ahh, it's alright. Don't worry about it. I got it now, and saved it. But how did you get my number though?
BENEDICT
It was on your application form.
CHARLOTTE
(Chuckles)
You saved my number from my application form??? Guess marrying the Professor means no privacy huh.
BENEDICT
That is one of the perks for having a wife who also happens to be one of my student as well.
CHARLOTTE
(blushes when he said wife)
Yeah... I guess so.
BENEDICT
(senses the awkwardness in the room and clears his throat)
Well it's getting late. Good night Charlotte.
CHARLOTTE
Good night.... (says softly) Be...Benedict.
The room was dark without the lights,
but one thing's for sure is that Benedict smiles a little when Charlotte calls him by his name for the first time.
BENEDICT
That's new.
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The Professor's Wife - a Benedict Cumberbatch fanfiction
RomantizmEveryone knows that Professor Cumberbatch is a married man. "Wait, when was his wedding again?" "Can't believe we've been colleague for years and I never knew he had a girlfriend?? And the fact that we're not invited to his wedding? Unbelievable!" "...
