INT. BEDROOM - MORNING
Charlotte walks out of the bathroom and plopped on to the bed, lying on her stomach.
CHARLOTTE
(Slightly frustrated)
Ugh, it's that time of the month again.
I know I was being exceptionally emotional for a reason.
She then took out her phone and started scrolling through her Instagram.
She noticed Rachel's profile was recommended to her and out of curiosity, she tapped on it.
The first picture on Rachel's profile caught her eye.
It was a picture of Rachel and Benedict.
[A picture of her and Benedict sitting together on the bus smiling]
@drracheladams: Our annual trip together. #superexcited #3rdyeartogether
CHARLOTTE
(Disgusted face)
Ew? And what's with the hashtag? You mean 3rd year WORKING together? Ugh.
She then checks the comment.
@twhiddleston : I'm afraid your hashtag is a little misleading? For God's sake, it's an annual work trip Rachel.
Smiling, Charlotte thinks to herself.
CHARLOTTE
Thank you, Tom! For speaking or in this case, typing, aloud what's on my mind.
Charlotte tapped on Tom's username which then leads to his profile and tapped on the follow button.
@charlottelovesyou is now following @twhiddleston
Shortly after browsing through several other Instagram stories, Charlotte got off Instagram and texted Benedict.
[9:10AM]
CHARLOTTE: Having fun?
[9:11AM]
BENEDICT: I only got on the bus like 30 minutes ago darling, and you know it's a 6 hours ride.
[9:11AM]
CHARLOTTE: I know. I saw Dr Rachel's Instagram update. Looks fun :)
Charlotte being the confusing creature she is, purposely added the smile face at the end of the text. It wasn't out of happiness or excitement, it was meant to be sarcastic.
Unfortunately Professor Cumberbatch being the smart head of school is no expert when it comes to deciphering the woman texting codes.
[9:13AM]
BENEDICT: Wow, I didn't know she uploaded the picture. Again, you know I'm never a fan of social medias. Never see a point of having an account, constantly posting about whatever you do and your whereabouts on the internet.... but I'm glad you get to see our updates on it.
Charlotte rolled her eyes.
CHARLOTTE
Um hello? Can't he see that I added the smiley face at the end of the text? I definitely do not want him to have fun with Rachel!
[9:14AM]
CHARLOTTE: Yup. I'm really excited to see more of it too. :) :) :)
[9:15AM]
BENEDICT: That's three smiley faces ! You're that excited? If that's what makes you happy, I'll have Rachel upload more pictures onto Instagram then. Anything for you my sweetheart. <3
Charlotte's eyes widened in disbelief at the text.
CHARLOTTE
(Not sure if she wants to cry because Benedict is being such a dumb dumb or if she wants to laugh because Benedict is being such a cute dumb dumb)
This man will be the death of me I swear.
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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!" "...
