INT.BENEDICT'S OFFICE - EVENING
Tom barges into the Benedict's office, as usual, when Benedict is yet again discussing about the Linguistics module and papers with Rachel.
TOM
(Excited)
Thank God, both of you are here.
RACHEL
(Roll eyes)
I think Professor Cumberbatch here, would really appreciate it if you'd knock next time, before barging into someone else's office just like this.
BENEDICT
(Laughs)
I don't really mind actually. Kind of got used to this.
TOM
(Glares at Rachel)
See? This is Ben's office and he doesn't mind me doing it so why should you bother?
It's not like you guys have any business that I didn't know of.
RACHEL
(Faking a smile)
And to what do we owe you for this visit?
TOM
(Eyes flutters)
I-ah just wondering if you guys are down for a drink tonight? After work?
RACHEL
Well.... I'll go if Professor Cumberbatch is going.
(Looks at Benedict)
BENEDICT
Sure. I could use a drink after hours of reviewing these...
(Gestures at the pile of documents)
I'll just send a text... to my wife, just to inform her about it.
TOM
(Remembers something)
Oh, that reminds me of a text I should I send too.
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INT. LIVING ROOM - EVENING
Charlotte is doing her laundry when she receives not one but two texts.
*Buzz*, *Buzz*.
One is from Benedict and the other from Tom.
Both sent at the same time.
She hesitates for a moment, trying to decide which one she'll read first.
She isn't sure why she's mad at Benedict. Is it because of his teasing from last night, or the sight of him laughing with Rachel?
CHARLOTTE
But what if he texts me to apologise? Though there's no reason for him to do so...
I mean, I'm probably just being sensitive about last night. Get over it already, my goodness!
(Taps on Benedict's text message first)
[5:45PM]
BENEDICT: I'll be late tonight. Going out for a drink with my colleagues. Don't stay up.
Oh and the bed's still yours.
CHARLOTTE
I suppose by colleague he meant Rachel? Ugh.
She replied him coldly with just a "Noted." and taps on Tom's text message next.
[5:45PM]
TOM: I really enjoyed talking to you today, Charlotte. I'd like to get to know you more.
Can we meet again tomorrow? Say, for lunch or dinner, or perhaps, both? :)
CHARLOTTE
I do feel better after talking to Tom this morning.
There were times where I really wanted to tell Elizabeth or Emily about it but I couldn't and it's killing me. After all, I have been keeping the secret to myself for quite some time now...
Since Tom is a close friend of Benedict, maybe he could tell me more about him?
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The Professor's Wife - a Benedict Cumberbatch fanfiction
RomanceEveryone 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!" "...
