[ Charlotte ]I hate lying to my husband. The guilt was too intense. That man trusted me and I lied on his face.I received a text from Jonathan who asked me to meet him at his apartment as it wasn't safe for us to discuss the lead he found out on Seth and his connection with the anonymous family.My heart was restless. I prayed that it wasn't a bad news because after a long time, my hopes were rekindled.What if I find my child?She'd be a grown up girl. Would she recognize me or accept me as her mother? Would I be able to love her as much as I love Ace?These questions occupied my mind. In no time, I reached at Jonathan's apartment in the suburbs. I already texted Tara to reschedule the meeting around two as I had no idea how much time it would take."Don't tell Sebestian or anyone else that I came here." I instructed my bodyguard and driver."Sure, Ma'am." They nodded."You may leave. I'll come to office with Jonathan." I ordered them and with a deep inhale of oxygen in my nervous
[ Charlotte ]I sighed as I stared at the cafe stood in front of me. I looked at the photograph in my hand.This was it.I dug all the informations that Jonathan gathered and it brought me to my destination. I had the address and all the informations on the Harerra family. Nadia's husband owned this cafe as per Jonathan's investigation. My phone vibrated flashing Sebestian’s number. Guilt again trapped me. I had to lie to him so I could fly thousands of miles to a small town in Cuba to meet the Harerra family. "Hello, Seb, I was about to call you. The flight got delayed." I answered the call cheerfully. I didn't want him to get suspicious. "I am missing you, love. This was an unexpected trip. You could talk to your client and ask them to come to New York." He said in a slow voice and my heart constricted. "I am sorry, love but they're old couple and have issues to air travel. It was least I could do for them. Trust me, I'll fly back as soon as possible while you can catch up with
[ Charlotte ]"Miss, are you listening?"Her melodious voice floated through my ears and forced me to come out of my shock.There she was, frowning at me with those mystical blue eyes and a mirror image of mine. I was clueless. It was a dream or she was actually standing right in front of me.A beautiful girl, the most beautiful girl I've ever met. Her eyes shone brightness when she passed me her radiant smile.I felt the strong pull towards her, the very intense one which I felt when I first held Ace in my arms.My eyes blurred with fresh tears. I didn't know if I was happy or paranoid but I knew she was mine."Arianna, what are you doing here?" A male voice echoed in the calm air and her smile immediately dropped.She looked terrified."I have to go, my dad is angry." She looked really panicked."So, you're here troubling our customer." A man, whom I recognized as Jeremy Harerra, came there, his eyes glared down at the girl who was trembling like a dry leaf.Anger boiled my blood. I
[ Charlotte ]After spending almost two hours with my daughter which flew like two seconds, I decided to walk us back to the cafe. My heart sank. Although, we a great time together, she told me everything about her school, her friends, toys and her hobbies which I listened carefully, yet my heart ached to engulf her in my arms and hold her forever.She had grown to resemble me, just like Sebestian wished if we had a baby girl. I thought about my husband. The time had come when I should tell him. He'd leave no stone unturned to get our child back from the clutches of these monsters."What are you thinking, Char?" She tucked on my hand."Nothing, I'm missing my son who is of your age. He would have love to meet you." I replied her with a smile."When will you leave? Mom told me that you come from a very big city. She said our family used to live there before I was born." Her face had a flash of sadness as she spoke the last part.I frowned."Your Mom told me." I said in a low voice. I h
[ Charlotte ]"Please come inside." A beaming Jeremy welcomed me inside their house.It was a very expensive property. No doubt why he agreed to help Seth. He was living a carefree, lavish life."I hope I'm not late and the smell of sea food is challenging my apatite." I said stepping inside. My eyes searched for my little girl but I spotted two boys sitting on the couch."Jared, Noah, have some manner." Jeremy glared at his sons.They reluctantly stood up. They clearly looked disinterested to host a guest."Welcome, Miss Charlotte." They greeted me."Hey, boys, I think you don't like a guest." I tried to get along with them."It's not personal, Charlotte. Our parents bring guests on every second day." Jared responded. I laughed."Where are your manners, Jared? She's our important guest." Jeremy reprimanded him, he looked ready to eat him alive."Calm down, Jeremy. They're new generation and I also have a son who doesn't want to mingle with our guests." I forced a smile."I am going t
[ Charlotte ]"I want Arianna's guardianship."Ghostly silence loomed over everyone's face as soon as I finished."You're joking, right?" Nadia was first to blink her eyes."Do I look like I'm joking, Nadia?" I smirked. I kicked the act of a humble philanthropist out of the window and returned to my badass attitude."Miss Charlotte, I think this isn't the right time to talk about anything. We can discuss later if you're actually willing to help us in return of something 'meaningful'." Jeremy said in a calm voice.Meaningful? For Arianna, I could give away anything."No, Jeremy. I think this is the perfect moment. I have to fly back tomorrow evening and I may not be able to catch up tomorrow as I have meeting with my client. Think about Jared and Noah, they deserve a better life than this. I don't know what forced you to leave your home, your motherland but I can assure you that your children will be safe as long as I support them." I made my genuine offer."Jeremy, for our boys' sake,
[ Charlotte ]"I'll miss you, Ari.""Please come with me, Noah." Arianna cried hugging her youngrr brother but the boy showed courage and patted her head lightly with a smile."You'll be happy without us, Ari. Miss Charlotte is your mother. She'll love you and give you every happiness that you deserve which you missed living with us." Said Noah.My heart ached to see my daughter crying. She was close to Noah and the boy also cared for her."No, I won't leave without you, Noah. Char is a nice lady. She'll keep you, right Char?" Arianna craned her face towards me with hope in her glossy blue eyes."Arianna, I think you should be leaving with your real mother." Nadia gently pulled Noah away from Arianna."This is for you, Ari." Noah handed her a small square wooden box, "Always remember that I care for you and I will never forget you." Saying this, he pried his mother's hand away and ran inside the house.I hesitantly placed my hand on my daughter's shoulders. She hugged my waist tightly
[ Sebestian ]"Dad, I can't hold my excitement. Mom will be shocked to see us." Ace, who had been blabbering since we boarded the plane to spend time with Charlotte.We couldn't stay away from her. She was the woman we both loved the most."Just ten minutes more, my prince. Her hotel is near and tomorrow, we can go on the beach." I pulled him on my lap and kissed his hairs. Soon, her hotel appeared in my sight. My whole body was aching as I had a long day and hours of flight journey. But it was worth because my life depends on my two sunshine.Her guards, who recognized us, rushed towards us. "Sir, you must have informed us. It's not safe for you to travel alone without a cover." The head of security said to me."Yes, I know but sometimes I want to live a normal life." I said and helped Ace to climb down from the car.I grabbed his and and led us inside the hotel with our guards behind us."Which floor?" I asked them."Seventh floor, Sir. She booked a private suite." One of them ans