Four years later
Charlotte stood by the roadside, waiting to hail a cab back home. She just got off work, and needed nothing more than to have a good rest, before heading out for another part-time job.Charlotte had to switch from her night shift because she's now a single mother, and needs to spend time with her babies whenever they're back from school.The manager understood her, and decided to switch her to a morning shift. She goes to work every morning and closes at noon, to go see her babies.The incident that eventuate with the Mysterious man four years back, got her pregnant, and instead of aborting the pregnancy, she kept it, with the support of her mother. It wasn't easy, but she did overcome the struggles!A cab halt in front of her, and she quickly hopped in and told him the address."Ten dollar ma'am." The cab driver responded, and she just nodded.Charlotte stared at the window as the car drove to her destination. The thought of how she's going to earn extra income to take care of her octuplets babies filled her head. She has been taking care of their bills, for the past four years.She has a mother, and eight babies to take care of, all her part-time job's still doesn't pay off her bills, she needed something to add to the list.'What if father was still alive? What if we had not lost him to the cold hands of death? I won't be running here and there to make a living. He would have done everything I asked of him' Charlotte thought, her gaze fixated on the door glass, while she plays with her nails.Being a single mother hasn't been easy on her, but she is glad, she could still provide with the little she makes from her Jobs."Ma'am, we have arrived." The cab driver announced, which pulled her out of her reverie.She opened her bag, and pulled out a ten dollars, handed it to him, and stepped down from the cab.As she turned to the direction of her apartment, she sighed, with a smile. The thought of her babies, brings her lots of hope. She marched to the entrance of the house, with the smile still marred on her face.They stay in an apartment with two rooms, a parlor, toilet, and kitchen. Charlotte and her mother stay in one room, while the girls stay in the other room. Occasionally, Charlotte stays with the girls."I'm home, where are my angel's?" Charlotte called out to them, and before she could even sit, they came running like always."Mummy is back! Mummy is back!" They exclaimed, as they ran up to her, and she pulled them each into a hug."Mummy you must be exhausted, come have a sit, I will quickly get you some water." Nadiyah said, the first daughter.Charlotte nodded, and hilda, Mariyah, Lailah, Zarah, and Naefah held her hands to the couch. Her mother strode into the living room with a sad expression. She has been waiting for Charlotte to come home.Charlotte knew something must be wrong, but she restrained herself from asking questions.Nadiyah returned with a glass of water, and handed it over to her mum. Charlotte gulped down the whole glass, and gave her the glass to return to the kitchen."Thank you sweetheart." Nadiyah smiled and turned to the kitchen.Charlotte tilted her head, ready to question her mother. It could be money related, and she's ready to listen."Mother, what is wrong this time? Why do you have to always look this way when you have something to say?" Charlotte asked, knowing the type of mother she has."When are we going to keep living like this? Ain't you tired? Don't you also want to live a life like that of Arya? Don't you envy her?" Matilda asked.Just like Charlotte had thought, it's the same conversation, and each time she comes up with it, it hurts Charlotte, she tends to be pained.Arya got rich over the night, no one knew how she made her money, and each time her mom wants to compare her, she always uses Arya as an example, and it breaks her heart.Matilda has been the one taking care of her octuplets, and it hasn't been easy on her. She keeps comparing her to Arya, and it breaks her down.Arya disappeared after getting rich, she doesn't pick up calls, even if you have to call forever. Charlotte knew she was worth more than her, and instead of hanging back, she moved on with her life. Arya is her friend, but she never liked Charlotte.It hasn't been easy on her for the past four years, yet she has never begged anyone for help. All thanks to her best friend who has been supporting her.Charlotte looked at her mother, she wanted to utter a word of comfort to her, but was lost of words. It's always the same story, and she's not ready to delve in."Grandma, mummy is going to buy us a bigger house soon, you won't have to worry again, okay?" Mariyah, the fourth child, spoke up, and the other nodded."Yes Grandma, Mariyah is right, You don't have to worry, soon we will own a bigger house." Hilda, the second child said, and the rest nodded in agreement.Matilda looked at them, and was happy with the statement they made. She can be mad, but each time she sees the children speak words of encouragement, she is always happy."I believe in your mummy, thank you angel's." Matilda responded with a tight-lipped smile."Mummy, look, ain't they the sons of the noble family? I once heard grandma say it." Naefah, the seventh child asked, pointing at the screen on the console.Everyone's attention was now on the TV, watching the son's having an interview with the press. There are quite a lot of noble families in California, but the Xi family stand's out. They're known in different countries.Matilda smiled, she recalled telling them, they' are sons of the noble family, but didn't expect them to still remember."We look like them? Don't we?" Nadiyah said, and her other twins agreed to it.Charlotte and her mother looked at each other, and she let out a small laugh. They never cease to amaze her, continually searching for people to point out their look alike."Mummy Just needs to get a good job, and soon we will all be rich and noble. Not Just that, but we will also live in a mansion." Naefah said, and everyone including the girls laughed, cheering to what she said.~Arya, who has been living a luxurious life for the past four years, is seated in the living room, watching the ongoing interview with the noble's son.Arya has always loves vanity, she spends extravagantly, not caring how the money is being generated. She lacks nothing, and is proud of what she has done.She had a smirk on her face, as she watches the TV with the thought of Charlotte on her mind. If she had not collected the wristwatch from Charlotte four years back, she wouldn't be enjoying all the good things.'It's good I didn't tell anyone about the watch. Charlotte must have become a mother of octuplets. I acted fast, and here I'm enjoying the good things of life'"She must have been shameless, and become a joke in the city. Too bad she wasn't wise, I was wiser than her, that's how I got here." Arya said, and burst out laughing."This calls for a feast, I should celebrate this all by myself. Yes, I'm definitely having a feast." Arya said to no one, and stood up from the couch.She marches her legs to the kitchen, but halt when she saw a maid approaching her."Good afternoon ma'am. The car has…" She was cut off, before she could finish."Tell the chef to meet me on the balcony, I'm having a feast, they have a lot to do." Arya said to the maid. She nodded, and quickly turned on her heels.Later that evening, Charlotte stride to the girl's room to check up on them. They had spent so much time together after having lunch, and played hide and seek.Spending enough time with them was one of the most imperative reasons she had to switch her night shift, and she is thrilled she's playing her role as a mother.Charlotte pushed the door open, she came into view with them laying on the bed, already fast asleep, and she smiled.'Thought as much, I knew they were sleeping, they must have been tired after all the play' Charlotte thought, and closed the door back.She walked to the other room, and knocked on the door. After waiting for about some seconds, and she got no response, she pushed further into the room, and came into view with an empty room.Charlotte closed the door, she knew her mother must be in the kitchen ready to prepare dinner. As she walked into the kitchen, Matilda was engrossed chopping off some onions.Charlotte sighed, she closed her eyes for some while and smi
Charlotte shook hands with Tyler, and turned on her heels. She strode back to the stage, and drop the mic. She picked up her bag, and stride to the back of the stage to get change. She was done for the day and needed to go home. As she strides into the corner, she bashed into someone, but he was quick to hold her.She lifted her head up, only to see Xavier. They both embark on a prolonged silent, staring at each other. He took a close look at her, and the memory of the lady he dragged into the room four years back, and took advantage of her crept into his head.There face looks similar, not just their voice. Even though he was drugged that night, he could still remember the lady's face and voice.He saw her face four years back, and he still recalled when she pleaded with him not to touch her."Let go of me, will you?" Charlotte asked, breaking the silent, and try to release herself from his grip.Xavier snap out of his thoughts, and quickly let go of her. "Watch your way next time, yo
Xavier arrived at Arya's villa a few minutes later, and led his way inside. As he strode into the house, he scrutinizes the place, taking in the environment. For the past four years, he hasn't been to the mansion, and he doesn't know what has been happening around. He only gives orders to his personal assistant, and that's all.He got to the entrance, and a maid was quick to open the door for him. He stepped inside, and met another maid who hurried to welcome him."Good evening Master." She greeted with her hands entangled close to her upper region, and her gaze cast to the ground.Being close to Xavier made her shiver in fear, and a sudden sweat arise between her thighs."Where is your Ms? Go and inform her I'm here to see her." He responded, and spun around to his right. He gave instructions already, there's no reason for her not to know he is around.The maid quickly marched to her room to inform Arya of his arrival. But when she got to her room, after knocking for a few minutes and
WEEKS LATERIt's Charlotte's first day at work. After multiple interview's with different companies in California, she finally got the position of a clerk at the Xi Group, and she couldn't wait to start work immediately.She has undergone a one-week assessment with the company to test her ability for the position she was going to be offered. After the tests, for a whole week, she succeeded, and was asked to resume office.As soon as she touched her lips with a red lipstick, she stood up, picked her bag up, and headed outside the house.Matilda and the girls already left the house for school, she was the only one left behind. She padlocked the door, and marched on her heels to hail a cab.Thirty-five minutes later, she was standing outside Xi Group, one of the biggest companies in the entire California.She marches her way inside, and stopped at the reception with a smiling face."Hello, Good morning." She greeted, the receptionist she met in the lobby.The receptionist lifted her head
After the incident from last time at the men's toilet, Charlotte hasn't bumped into Xavier. It's been three days, and the last day before the weekend. She thought maybe he was on a leave, or probably he was keeping a distance after what happened.Out of nowhere, someone stormed in front of her, making her mind skip. She looked up to see the manager, and cussed underneath her breath. This is her first week since she started working at the company, but she's already been harassed.What annoys Charlotte the most is the fact that she hasn't met the president to report him, potentially all the harassment would have stopped.Charlotte cast her gaze down, she breathe in and out, and lifted her head back up to look at him."We do respect sir, you should have sent for me, and not just storm in my presence like that." Charlotte breathed out.The manager buried his hands in his pocket, and took some calculated strides backwards."You shouldn't have been oblivious, always be conscious. I'm giving
Charlotte returned to her office broke hearted. This wasn't how she envisioned her stay in the company, working as a clerk. She thought if she had seen the president and reported to him, perhaps the president would have talked some senses into him, and the harassment would stop.But unbeknownst to her, Xavier was the president, and he had already prepared a termination of employment for the manager. Harassing employees and trying to make them cajole to your request is not authorized in the employee's manual.Charlotte sat quietly, thinking if she should let him have his way with her, or just resign. But just then, she thought of calling the one person that has been her backbone since she became pregnant.Charlotte quickly picked up her phone and dialed her best friend contact Alley.After multiple ring's, she didn't pick up, and just when she wanted to drop the call, Alley called her back."Hey, sorry about that, I left the phone In my bag." Alley apologized, and switched the call to s
Charlotte arrived at the hotel a bit late due to traffic, and she had to spend some time with her girls, before leaving the house. While she was at home getting dressed up, she received a notification from the manager with the room number.She took the stairs, and strode to the room, he was waiting up for her. She felt her stomach twisted, and it made her uncomfortable. Somehow, she was scared something might go wrong.Charlotte pushed the thought aside, and continued striding to the room number. As soon as she step her foot inside, and closed the door behind, she saw a dead body on the floor and quickly used her hands to cover her mouth to restrain herself from shouting.Before she could regain herself from the state of shock, the door barges open, which made her heart thump. It was like someone was already waiting for her to walk inside.Charlotte vigorously spun around to see the figure, and she came into view with a lady in her mid-thirties, but she doesn't recall seeing her.'Is s
Charlotte was taken back to the cell and locked up. After the mention of the incident from years back, she turned mute, and couldn't say a word. Xavier had to ask them to take her back.He waited for the DPO, who just received a call, and excused himself out of the office. He wasn't sure why he had to come bail her out, but somehow he thought that was the best he could do for her.He was still waiting, when he heard footsteps, and spun around to see the DPO."Mr Xi, thank you for your patience, the call was urgent." He apologized earnestly. Xavier doesn't wait for people."There's no problem. Regarding the lady, I want her released today. She can't stay in there."The DPO was a bit scared, he knows it would be hard to turn him down. "Mr Xi, you Know what you're asking me to do is against the law."Before Xavier could reply, a male cop strode into the office."Boss, the doctor, and the manager from the hotel are here." The cop announced."Right in time, Please let them inside, I was wai