CHARLOTTE'S POV:-The very moment I saw Nana's face, I started crying. It was like a huge rock on my chest and I just wanted to get rid of it because I couldn't breathe because of it. I would have fallen on the ground when Nana got a hold of me. She wrapped one of her arms around my waist and with her other arm, she wrapped one of my arms around her neck to give me support. "Kevin! Come here!" Nana called out loud as she pulled me inside.Kevin was the son of the couple who used to serve Nana. Nana raised Kevin like her own son after his parents died in a plane crash. As soon as Nana yelled Kevin's name, he came running. "Charlie! What is happening? What happened to you?" Kevin asked me in a concerned tone."Let's ask her in a bit. Her luggage is outside. Would you please get it, son?" Kevin nodded his head immediately and walked away to get my luggage. Nana pulled me toward her bedroom. She sat me down on the edge of her bed and offered me a glass of cold water.I took a sip to calm
CHARLOTTE'S POV:-That whole day, I spent in bed. I was sleeping because I was exhausted. I woke up to take a long bath. I wanted the scents of those bastards off of my body. They left marks on my body. I just wanted to forget everything about that night. So I washed up my body and applied ointment on all the scratches I had on my body.After that, I went back to bed. The next morning I woke up. Well, Kevin woke me up because he was worried about me. The man who was supposed to be by my side, kicked me out without even listening to me. I never wanted to hate him. But I ended up hating that man the most for what he did to me.Lazily, I sat up on the bed. Kevin sat down on the edge of the bed then sat the tray full of food in front of me. "Nana is worried about you, Charlie. You need to get back on your feet again. It's hard but I am here with you. Nana is here with you." Kevin whispered as he handed me a bowl that was filled with sliced fruits."Eat! Regain your strength. This is just
CHARLOTTE'S POV:-The very next morning, while I was serving a customer, I saw Andrew walking into the bakery again. Before any stupid ideas could actually invade my mind, I saw him walking straight to Nana. He was actually chatting with Nana as if he knew her well. It was no surprise. He actually knew her. He told me that he visited Nana's bakery every single morning and sometimes in the evening as well.After placing his order, he walked to the corner and took his seat. Since Kevin had a morning practice, I decided to stay behind and help Nana. I had my own plans to go and look for a job for myself. I couldn't say if I could find a job that could pay for my university expenses even after the scholarship, but I needed to start saving for the sake of my baby's future.Nana called me, pulling me out of the daze again. I hurried over to the counter and she handed me a tray that had a cup of cold coffee, a glass of milkshake, a donut and a pair of sandwiches. "Take it to table six." Nana
CHARLOTTE'S POV:-Once I sobered up, I dialled my brother's number. I was not shocked at all the moment he hung up without even picking up my call. I dialled the landline and he did the same. But he didn't live alone in that home. I called Rene and as I had expected, she picked up the call. "Oh my God, Charlotte! Sweetie, how are you? How have you been? Where have you been?" Rene bombarded me with a bunch of questions.At that moment, I was not in the mood for her honey sweet voice or sugar coated words. I was pissed. "Unfortunately for both of you, I made it to Nana on my own. No thanks to you. Where is that cowardly bastard husband of yours?" I yelled at her, forgetting about the relationship we had before. I didn't do it for no reason. I had a reason why I would yell at her. "Charlotte! What's the matter? Is that the way to talk to your elders?" She asked me in a disappointed tone. Old Charlotte would have apologized instantly but after facing near death situations and unexpected
CHARLOTTE'S POV:-I told him the whole story that brought me to my Nana. From the part where my brother was drowning in debt and he wanted to sell the business my father and grandfather worked so hard to build, to the part where I sacrificed just to save my brother. And in the end, how he kicked me out and took all the money that my mom had saved for my better future and my studies.I watched Andrew's facial expressions change along with the story. "When I tried to confront him about everything, he just told me that he did it but he is not afraid of me because I can't do anything." I was not even sure what I was telling him everything. It sure felt so good after pouring it all out through words instead of tears. Tears were only increasing the pain and I couldn't deal with it. "I need to find not one but two or maybe three jobs to make enough money to get me through delivery and also for a better future for my baby." I ended up telling him about the only future I could see for myself.
THIRTEEN YEARS LATER:-CHARLOTTE'S POV:-The sound of my alarm woke me up. That's when I realized, I had again fallen asleep on my desk instead of in my bed. With a sore back and aching neck, I stood up. I did stretching just to fix that sore back. I wrapped my hair into a messy bun. I stepped out of my room and made my way toward the room of my boy.University was not easy for me. Especially when the principal literally altered my results. I even lost half of my scholarship. But all thanks to the Stewarts, I was able to study and make a brand new sheet for myself. I was able to prove everyone wrong. Even the company that offered me a scholarship.The first year was the most difficult when everyone was asking me to get rid of my baby. When I was bullied by almost every single teacher in university. But I had help. Nana was with me. And Andrew never really left me alone. His family offered me a part time job that got enough money to go through the delivery and raise my child with digni
CHARLOTTE'S POV:-A week later, I was waiting for confirmation from the court. Meanwhile, I decided to keep myself occupied. I was preparing for the smaller cases that I got through the month. Just then, a light knock on my office door pulled me out of the loads of work I was supposed to handle on my free day. Come in!" I shouted from inside my office.The door opened and a man in his mid twenties entered my office. "Hello! Please, have a seat. How may I help you?" I asked him as he walked into my office. He sat down on one of the chairs and placed his briefcase on my desk. I was curiously watching him as he opened his briefcase and pulled something out."My name is Rio Cyrus. I am Mr Adam Richards' assistant manager. While we were waiting for the confirmation from the court, we received this letter from the court this very morning. Mr Richards asked me to deliver this envelope to you." Mr Cyrus replied as he placed the envelope in front of me. I sighed as I grabbed the envelope, tore
CHARLOTTE'S POV:-I was packing my bags when Charlie came to my bedroom. He laid on my bed and was looking at me with that puppy look on his face. He showed me that face whenever he wanted something from me. That day, I already knew what he might be wanting to ask me. "Don't give me that look, Charlie. I already know what you want and my answer is no!" I didn't even ask him what he actually wanted."Oh, come on, Mama! You can't do this to me. You know how much I have always wanted to visit the big city, Toronto." He tried to argue with me. But then again, he knew well that he couldn't win any arguments with me. It was the same with his father. Looking back, memories that I held so dearly a few years back, were now as bitter as the poison. It was unusual how I loved my son who was the spitting image of his father. Yet, I hated the man who gave me that greatest gift of my life. "Don't be childish, Charlie. I am going there to work and you can't come with me." I repeated myself again wi
CHARLOTTE'S POV:-I had an angry pout on my face as Joe drove us to the airport where Benjamin's private jet was waiting for us. Benjamin's hand settled on my thigh but I slapped the back of his hand. Taking the cue, Joe parted the car, giving us some privacy. My heart started pounding against my rib cage as I was left alone with my horny husband. I was angry at him. I didn't want to give in just yet. But I knew how my body betrayed me so fast whenever he touched me. Benjamin leaned closer and I closed my eyes shut. “Charlie is no longer a baby, Tinkerbell. He will be fine. Besides, my father will ensure his safety. And I made sure he will not let my mother anywhere near our boy.” Benjamin whispered in my ear. I turned my head to glare at him.I held my breath. It was indeed the wrong move. Benjamin's face was inches away from mine. His eyes were dark with lust. I gulped hard when a mischievous smirk appeared on his face. “It's just for a day. I promise, I will bring you back as soon
CHARLOTTE'S POV:-Since I was so angry at him, I decided to go shopping instead of going back home. I knew he would go home after his meetings. And after his offensive comment about my virginity, I was too angry at him to see him just yet. Twice, he married me and twice, he made a comment about my virginity as if he thought of me as some kind of whore. I was grateful to Kevin for teaching Charlie how he could take care of himself when I was not around to take care of him. I didn't have to worry about Charlie. I knew he would take care of himself. He would eat, do his homework and go to bed by himself. I thought I would spend the whole day outside. I bought a bunch of things for myself and my son. It was dark outside when I decided to go back home. When I entered the villa, I found Benjamin pacing back and forth right at the entrance. Charlie was sitting on a couch. As soon as his eyes met mine, he flashed me a masculine smile before he stood up and hurried away from the scene. The s
BENJAMIN'S POV:-My alarm went off and that's when I opened my eyes. I looked down when I felt someone wrapped around my torsos. I couldn't help but smirk mischievously when I found my wife, Charlotte, wrapped around me along with the blanket. I sat up on the bed after admiring her for a few minutes. I couldn't remember my life without her. It felt like she never really left. Or I just didn't remember anything about our past that we spent apart from each other.I gently laid her down on the bed then I crawled out of the bed. I had to get ready for the day. But she was sleeping so soundly, I just didn't want to wake her up. It looked like she was sleeping peacefully after so many years. After a quick bath, I stepped out of the bathroom and changed into my work clothes, an elegant White tuxedo with black shirt and white tie. After brushing my hair and spraying some cologne on my clothes, I walked back toward the bed. Charlotte was still sleeping so peacefully. Leaning in, I placed a s
CHARLOTTE'S POV:-I pulled away from Benjamin after a while and tried to get up but as I turned, he pulled me back in his arms, caging me in his arms. Gulping hard, I felt myself melting in his arms yet again. “And where do you think you are going, Tinkerbell?” He asked me, his tone now was laced with tease and seduction that made my breath hitch.“Ben! Let go of me. We are in the hospital.” I tried to yell at him but I couldn't. Yes, we were at the hospital and he was actually holding me in his arms. But that's not why half of my voice was stuck into my throat. He had buried his face in the crock of my neck and I could feel a bulge in his pants, poking me from behind.“Let people see how much I love you. Let them see that you belong to me.” As always, his words were laced with the possession. I closed my eyes and licked my chapped lips. Memories from the past were flashing like true dreams. I didn't want them to stop. I wanted to remember all those memories that we made together.Aft
CHARLOTTE'S POV:-Gathering all the strength that I had in me, I walked up to him. “What are you doing here?” He asked, a stunned look on his face.“After all those promises, you had to lie to me. And you expect me to believe you. How can I believe you when you lie to me all the time, Ben? I asked you many times in three days, and you said you were fine.” I kept my voice down because we were in a hall where everyone could hear us. I didn't want to create a drama in front of everyone. Benjamin grabbed my hand and kissed my knuckle. “I didn't want you to feel pressured about the offer I made. I have forced you to do everything I wanted. This time, I wanted you to make a decision freely.” At least, he didn't lie to me again.I was standing by his bed, staring at him while a million thoughts went through my head. He suddenly offered me his hand, as if asking me to come even closer. I didn't know it at first but a smile appeared on my face as I placed my hand into his and walked toward hi
CHARLOTTE'S POV:-I opened my eyes and my cheeks burned at the sight. Benjamin was lying on the bed and I was on top of him. His arms were wrapped around my body, keeping me on top of his body. I felt the tingling sensation between my legs, his hand was cupping my ass. He was sleeping so soundly, it almost felt like a sin if I moved and he woke up. Licking my lips, I tried to move as slowly as possible. I suddenly gasped as he squeezed my ass and it woke him up.I gasped again as he deliberately squeezed my ass again. “Ben! Stop it!” I tried to scold him but those damn butterflies in my stomach…Benjamin let go of my ass and dragged his fingers upward. I was barely breathing at that moment. “Ben, please! Stop it.” I whispered through hoarse. He pulled his hands off of me.I sat up and was about to move off of him. But he grabbed me by my hips, stopping me on top of his abdomen. I turned my gaze toward his. He was staring at me with a smile on his face. It brought back memories from th
BENJAMIN'S POV:-I was staring in her eyes in disbelief. She was in tears, her hiccups were nonstop and she was breathing heavily. Charlotte had told me the whole story of that night. Whatever happened to her, was horrible. My heart shuddered as I imagined her going through that hardship all alone. She was all alone. She had no one. Her bastard brother took away everything from her. He even took away the money that didn't belong to him. Her mother had her own business. Her brother took over that business as well. He was the greediest man I had ever seen in my life. And as far as I knew, he was only bankrupting both companies. He just wanted to have everything so he could continue to gamble and he also got addicted to the drugs.I wrapped my arms around her and pulled her to my chest. My heart wanted to jump out of my rib cage, as if it could comfort her in such a way. She wrapped her arms around my torso and buried her face on my chest. “I never knew you went through all that. I can'
BENJAMIN'S POV:-My eyes widened as I watched Charlotte running. She pushed me as she ran. My heart sank in the pit of my stomach at the thought of her leaving me. But soon, I frowned in confusion. Instead of running to the main door, she ran toward my bedroom. As soon as she was inside, she locked herself in. It took me a moment to finally realize what actually happened. She ran and hid just because I called our son.It didn't make any sense why she would run and hide from our son. For years, she was once raising that poor child all alone. And after some crisis, when the child actually wanted to meet his mother, she was hiding in a room like a coward. Charlie came downstairs and as he found me standing alone, his face fell. The bright smile he had on his face was long gone. I took a deep breath to calm myself down. My heart was still pounding when I saw her running. It felt like I was going to have a heart attack as I watched her making a move to get away from me."Where is mama, da
BENJAMIN'S POV My eyes were about to pop out of their sockets as I watched her in horror. She was lying on the ground. She looked extremely pale. Her lips were not just chapped, they were bleeding. It looked like she was not breathing at all. My heart was stuck in my throat as I fell on the ground beside her and placed my two fingers on her neck. My soul came to ease when I felt her pulse. She was weak but her pulse was very strong."Charlotte, stay with me, baby." I whispered in her ear as I scooped her in my arms and carried her bridal style. I took her straight to my car and we drove off. Joe was driving as he was that one person who could drive faster in case of emergency.She shifted on my lap and whimpered my name. As if it was the only thing on her mind. "Hey! Stay with me. Don't fall asleep." I whispered in her ear, trying to get her attention. She finally opened her eyes and looked at me. Her eyes teared up as she tried to touch my face."You are okay?" She whispered in a qu