INT. BAR - NIGHT
After the little singing session, everyone applaud for Tom.
Tom got off the stage and went back to Claire.
CLAIRE
(Nervously tucks a strand of her hair behind her ear)
Wow..... that was something.
TOM
(Take a sip of his drink and clears his throat)
It has been a while since I last sang.
(Flashes his charming smile at Claire)
Please tell me it was at least decent.
CLAIRE
(Blushes)
It was.... really nice I'd give you that.
TOM
Oh why thank you Dr Claire.
(Lets out a soft laughter and looks around the room trying to locate Charlotte)
CLAIRE
(Stirring her drinks not looking up)
So...uh... you dedicated the song to someone just now. Must be important, huh?
Is she..um.... in this room now or?
TOM
(Still searching for Charlotte in the crowd)
She is...
CLAIRE
(Looks up immediately)
Did you dedicated the song to m-
TOM
(Interrupted Claire's sentence, waves at Charlotte's direction and calls out her name)
Charlotte! Over here!
CLAIRE
(Follows his gaze and noticed Charlotte)
Charlotte....?
Charlotte, Emily and Elizabeth then approaches the table.
ELIZABETH
(Couldn't contain her fangirling)
Hey Professor Hiddleston, hey Dr Claire!
Emily and Charlotte both smiled and nodded at Claire.
CLAIRE
(Smile awkwardly)
Hello. Good to see you girls here.
TOM
(Looks at Charlotte)
Did you enjoy the performance.
CHARLOTTE
(Smile)
Yes! I didn't know you can sing so well! You should sing more ofte-
ELIZABETH
(Interrupted Charlotte's sentence)
We all know who you dedicated the song to!
EMILY
(Trying to shush Elizabeth)
Lizzie! Shut up!
TOM
(Surprised)
What? You do?
ELIZABETH
(Looks at Claire and grins)
It's for Dr Claire isn't!
Claire got nervous again and turn to look at Tom.
A part of her wants Tom to laugh it off or things could end up being really awkward, but the other part of her secretly wishes Tom would admit it was for her.
TOM
(Looks at Claire then back at the girls)
What? No. No!
Claire felt her heart sank.
Disappointment is written all over her face for a second before she pulls a disgusted face and say,
CLAIRE
What? No way! Tom and me? Never!
TOM
(Laughs)
Exactly! Never going to happen. Not for her.
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Hello my lovelies.
It's a little late but happy new year everyone!
I'm so sorry this took so long.
My depression got worse and I was called to a school meeting once with 3 professors in the same room asking me questions.
I read every single supportive messages and comments you guys left for me and I can't express in words how much it all meant to me.
I am so beyond grateful and thankful.
Anyway, just wanna let you guys know that I'm still trying my very best to fight it (depression, not my professors haha)
I hope everyone of you is well wherever you are.
Don't panic, wash your hands, refrain from going to crowded places and stay safe.
Lots and lots of love from C.
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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!" "...
