OWEN'S POVCharlotte flew out of her seat and into my arms and I chuckled as I held her waist in a tight hug. Her scent filled my nose and I couldn't help but bury my face into her neck and inhale deeply.“What are you doing? That tickles!” She giggled and when I pulled away, I didn't miss the twitch in Caleb's eyes.Somehow, this close intimacy bothered him. I could see it in the way he tapped his feet that he was bothered. Isn't it sick that I love it and want to keep bothering him?“Hey, Caleb. How have you been?” I asked with glee and he gave me a tight smile as he stood up.“I'm glad to see that you're in great shape, Owen. Welcome back.” He said and I nodded as I sat on the couch with Charlotte on my lap.She leaned in to whisper something funny in my ear and I laughed out loud. I peeked at Caleb and his body language told me all that I needed to know.His fists were clenched and his eyes were twitching uncontrollably. He kept tapping his feet on the floor, and all these are tin
CHARLOTTE'S POV Six months. It's been six months since I married Owen. Six months filled with laughter, pain, accidents, tears, hospital visits, but most of all… love. Sometimes, I still find it hard to believe that the 'irresponsible workaholic' I once knew is the same wonderful husband I now lay my head on. “Are you feeling okay, hubby?” I asked as I raised my head to look at him and he turned his head to look at me. “What are you thinking about? You seem lost in your thoughts. I can give you a penny for it.” He looked at me in confusion as he raised a brow and I pulled away from his embrace. “What do I need a penny for?” He asked and I pouted. “Are you serious right now? I meant a penny for your thoughts!” I explained and he looked like a light bulb just lit up above his head. “Oh, that's what you meant. I'm sorry I was a little distracted for a minute.” He replied and I crossed my arms. “Are you thinking of another woman?” I asked and his eyes widened as he sat
OWEN'S POVThe meeting flew by like a flash and I couldn't wait to get back to Charlotte. I had the perfect date spot in mind and all I had to do was make a reservation.Everyone was reinstated back in their positions and Ethan was by my side as well. I would make him the director, but this would only make Caleb more suspicious, and it might cause a disaster. He'll get that promotion when Caleb is finally put in prison.I gently rubbed my chest as an uneasy feeling crept inside of me. It felt very weird, like an impending disaster. A calm before the storm. And I would be lying if I said it didn't scare me.I took out my phone and placed a reservation as I walked back to the office, a light bounce on my feet while I whistled softly. The thought of seeing Charlotte happy was enough to calm the raging storm inside me.“Hey, cupcake!” I said enthusiastically as I pushed open the door but was met with absolute silence. Where did my sweetie pie go?“Cupcake?” I called out as I checked the b
CHARLOTTE'S POVI sat in front of my parents’ grave and stared at the stones blankly. My face was stained with dried tears as the wind blew against me violently. I didn't think I could cry anymore.“Mom, Dad, I always believed that you both got into an accident to avoid paying the debt that you took. I'm sorry for being so stupid. How do I even explain this?”I let out a sad laugh as I looked up at the sky. I didn't want to believe it. I kept pinching myself to wake up from this nightmare, but all I felt was immense pain.“What do I do? How can I-”“Charlotte!!” I heard someone call out my name from afar and I rose to my feet.“Cupcake, are you here?” I heard him say as his voice drew closer and my heart skipped.Owen is here. My first instinct was to run to him and bury my face in my chest. But how could I look at him the same way after knowing that he was the one who killed my parents?I stood rooted to the ground as I finally saw him approach me and a look of relief washed over his
CHARLOTTE'S POVThe look on Rose's face told me that she was thinking just what I was thinking. I didn't care how Caleb got the video, or why he decided to sell Owen out like this.All I cared about was why he did it.“It looked like he was drunk here… see? He's staggering.” Rose observed and she was right.“If he was drunk, then it really wasn't his fault-”“Are you taking his side now? Why would he drink and drive in the first place? Even if he was drunk, he could have helped them out! But no, he left them and drove away. Can't you see?” I almost yelled at her and she let out a sigh.“I don't know, Char. I think there's more to this than we see. Owen is not that reckless.” She was clearly defending him and it totally pissed me off.“You know what, keep defending him. It's not your parents he killed but mine. That's why you can talk like this.”I knew what I said wasn't right, and the hurt expression on her face confirmed it but I was too angry to think.“Charlotte, your parents were
OWEN'S POVI tossed and turned in unease as I pondered on Charlotte's behavior earlier today. She was obviously very mad at me but I can't seem to think of what I did wrong. It felt extremely lonely without her.I considered going to Ethan's place to bring her back home but the way she looked at me, like she never wanted to see me again, made my heart sink in fear.We were supposed to go on a romantic date tonight. I sighed as I stared at the clock that read: 12:34 AM. I wonder how she is right now. I should probably give her a call.I picked up my phone on the table stand and just before I tapped the dial button, I realized that she might be asleep. I let out a frustrated groan as I placed the phone back on the table.I can't even last a night without her, I have to go get her once it gets bright. I don't care how mad she is at me, we'll talk it out. I took my phone and stared at her smiling face on the screen of my phone.I didn't realize when my eyes drifted close and I fell asleep
CHARLOTTE'S POVThe look of shock on his face and the way color drained from his face made me realize that I was right. He was the one that killed my parents. My husband was a murderer.“Cupcake, I-”“Don't call me that! You murdered my parents! You made my life miserable! It's all your fault!” I screamed at him and he shook his head as he approached me.“You're getting it all wrong, it wasn't-”“What, you're gonna deny it now? You're gonna say it was edited, that you were framed? That was you, Owen! You can't fool me!” I yelled louder and he held my hand as he pulled me to him.“Don't touch me, you murderer! Let me go!” I struggled to get out of his grip but he wouldn't let me go.I started to pound on his chest as tears fell like torrents from my eyes but he still wouldn't let me go. What if he hurts me too?“Let me go! Are you gonna kill me too?” I yelled, and he stiffened before his arms loosened around me, and he stepped back.“You really see me as a murderer?” He asked, hurt evi
CHARLOTTE'S POVMy body felt heavy as I slowly gained consciousness and I opened my eyes. Darkness filled my vision and I realized that I was blindfolded. Not just blindfolded but also gagged.I let out a soft groan as I tried to move my arms and legs but I couldn't. I was tied tightly to a chair and I couldn't move a single muscle. It felt like blood wasn't flowing as it should inside me.“Boss, she's finally awake.” I heard someone say and I held my breath when I heard footsteps approach me.“You're awake, cupcake.” I heard the person say and I frowned as I recognized the voice. Could it be…The blindfold was ripped off my face and I blinked rapidly to adjust to the light in the room. My heart dropped when I realized that I was right. It was him.“Surprised to see me again, Cupcake?” He asked with a smug smirk and I mumbled against the piece of the clothing wrapped around my mouth.He pulled off the clothing from my mouth and I let out a sigh of relief as I widened my mouth to relie