BrianAfter everyone insisted that she should accept the offer, she went back to her house and grabbed a few things that would be necessary for the kids to spend the night at the mansion, and Margareth insisted on helping the young mother. She also went upstairs with my aunt to assist in taking care of the three little ones.“We could go out” Douglas suggested.“Go out?” Nicole seemed excited immediately. “Where to?”“There are many nice places here in the Hamptons where we can have fun.”“Charlotte must have never gone out to do something like this, right?” Nicole asked, enthusiastic.“Neither have you, Nicole” Charlotte pointed out, not sharing her friend's excitement.That information made me reflect once again on how wrong it would be for me to have any kind of involvement with the girl, as it was quite clear, once again, that she had no real experience. She hadn't even had the pleasure of knowing something as basic as going out at night with friends.“It's no problem. We'll do th
CharlotteI looked around the fancy and completely out-of-our-reality environment and felt uncomfortable because I wasn't used to frequenting that kind of place, and I knew my friends weren't either.But Douglas was fully aware of Emily's reactions and quickly realized that she wasn't feeling well in that place because the resort he took us to, despite having an excellent bar and offering very good appetizers, didn't please us."We don't have to stay here, girls," he said gently. "I'll ask for the check, and we can leave."None of us said anything because, as I had already noticed, it wasn't just me who didn't like the atmosphere, and to our relief, we quickly left that place full of snobby people who seemed to look at us so arrogantly."I would like to apologize to you," Douglas said, feeling embarrassed."It's not necessary, Douglas," Emily said with a smile. "It just happens.""Let's just walk around the village, go somewhere open," he suggested. "You'll like it. I'm sure."He was
CharlotteHowever, I knew that things were not so simple, especially for me. I already considered myself very fortunate to have found a family that welcomed me with such warmth. I couldn't now desire something as grand as a child and a husband.That was the truth, and I needed to come to terms with it. The day brought with it reality, erasing the daydreams that insisted on infiltrating our minds.When I arrived at the main house, mentally prepared to meet Brian, I discovered that he wasn't in the mansion because he had slept in his own house, which was less than a kilometer away."You seem sad," Melanie asked, sitting next to me at the table filled with various food options.They had prepared a table with a varied menu, where everyone could help themselves freely, and according to what Nicole told me, they all ate together after waiting for me for over an hour.I apologized to everyone, explaining that I had lost track of time when, in reality, I was lost in forbidden thoughts about a
BrianI knew that Aunt Melanie had grown quite fond of the girl, not only because of her story but also because she believed that Charlotte, despite leaving the orphanage, was still not happy due to her quiet demeanor."Charlotte fainted, Aunt," I explained, while attempting to check the young woman's vital signs, still unsure of what to do next."But how did this happen, dear?" My aunt looked horrified. "We need to make her wake up as soon as possible!""I can't explain. She was sitting, messing with something on her plate, when suddenly, without anything happening, I noticed she was about to fall, and I only had enough time to prevent her from hitting the ground," I spoke quickly, realizing that Charlotte's pulse seemed very weak."Oh my goodness!" My aunt covered her mouth, clearly disturbed by the young woman's condition, who was still unconscious. "I think it's best to call a doctor. And quickly!"I was about to ask her to do exactly that when I noticed Oliver coming down the sta
CharlotteI anxiously looked at Melanie, waiting for her good suggestion, while feeling very embarrassed for fainting practically in Brian's arms."It was already in my plans to return to New York today, as I have plans for tomorrow morning and would like to be home as soon as possible," she said, confirming what we already knew. "I can take Charlotte with me, and everyone can continue with their plans, as I assure you that my girl will be well taken care of by my side.""I think it's a great idea, Aunt," Douglas was the first to speak about Melanie's suggestion.However, he was biased in his opinion, as it was quite clear to all of us that he was completely enchanted by Emily and would like to have more time with her."I'm feeling much better. Please don't worry about me," I said what I was feeling. "I feel very embarrassed for causing all of you such concern.""You shouldn't worry about us, Charlotte," Brian said in a dry tone. "And don't feel embarrassed for us wanting to take care
BrianI looked at Charlotte attentively, awaiting her response, and I couldn't understand why she was taking so long to answer, considering that my question had been quite direct and couldn't have been any clearer. I wholeheartedly believed in what anyone could conclude just by looking at Charlotte, and there was no doubt in my mind about her character or integrity.But for some strange reason, something akin to a premonition, I could call it that, I felt that something was off. I had never been a man given to premonitions or anything of the sort, but when I saw Charlotte on the beach yesterday, I felt the need to reach out to her, to try and talk to her, and that's why I approached the young girl.It went completely against my usual behavior, especially when it came to someone so young and clearly innocent like Charlotte, and that was very wrong. I didn't want to feel that way, and even though I knew how wrong it was, the fact was that the girl was managing to affect me in a way no o
Charlotte After Brian left the room, leaving Nicole and me alone, we could finally talk about what happened to me without other people present to listen. "Do you think it was just a pregnancy discomfort, Charlotte?" "I'm sure it is, Nicole," I affirmed with conviction. "I've been reading a lot about it, and it's very common to experience that kind of discomfort in the early stages of pregnancy." Nicole seemed thoughtful upon hearing what I said, and after sighing resignedly, she spoke in a conspiratorial tone, probably fearing that someone could arrive at any moment. "You shouldn't have been the one to undergo the insemination, Charlotte. You're too young and inexperienced, and Oliver was right to resist this madness." I didn't like hearing that from Nicole because I was old enough to know what was right and wrong, and if I chose to undergo the insemination, it wasn't because I was influenced by others. I did it because I wanted to. "And who should have done it then? You?" I as
Brian Charlotte was under the same roof as me, and that caused a myriad of sensations in me, none of which I understood to be something positive for me. I should have been thinking about business or about the son who would be with me in a few months, but the truth is that ever since we arrived in New York, something inside my chest began to stir, as if the trip from the Hamptons wasn't enough, and I could only think about a girl who was completely forbidden to me, in every sense. Luckily, my aunt noticed that talking to Charlotte was distracting me from the road, and they both remained in a comfortable silence for the rest of the way, which I internally thanked. If I were honest with myself, Charlotte had managed to stir up my emotions since the day I saw her at the museum, beautiful and calm... Always quiet and introspective. But her expression carried a serenity mixed with innocence that didn't sit well with me because it managed to awaken things in me that I had never felt before