OWEN'S POV I smiled inwardly as Catherine sat besides me and Charlotte stared at both of us in shock. Catherine had a smug smile on her face and I know she's thinking she won, but I have better plans than that.“Owen? What's happening here?” She asked, confusion and disappointment written all over her face. “Oh you mean Catherine? Please don't mind her presence. You agreed to go on a date with me so that you can groom me to be a better husband right? I'd like to make that practice on my future wife here, Catherine.”Charlotte stared at me, dumbfounded and bewildered. When she realized what I meant, her expression changed but she tried to mask it with a smile.“You didn't tell me Catherine was your future wife. Congratulations to the both of you.” She mumbled and I simply nodded with a smile while Catherine stared at Charlotte in envy.Her mask was finally slipping slowly and all I wanted was for Charlotte to see who she really was. But for now, the mission was to get Charlotte jealo
CHARLOTTE'S POV I tried to push him away, but Owen's grip was firm. He pulled me closer, his lips crashing onto mine with a desperation that left me breathless. I was still angry, still hurt, but his kiss was like a flame that ignited a fire within me.At first, I resisted, my lips pressed together in a tight line. But Owen's persistence wore me down. His tongue teased my lips, coaxing them apart, and I felt my resolve crumble.As we stood under the lamp post, the world around us melted away. All that was left was the two of us, lost in the intensity of the moment. Owen's hands roamed my back, pulling me closer, and I felt myself getting lost in his touch.I couldn't think straight, couldn't reason. All I knew was the feel of Owen's lips on mine, the taste of his tongue, and the warmth of his body pressed against mine.When we broke apart for air, I felt dazed, my heart racing. Owen's eyes burned with intensity, his chest heaving with emotion. "I'm sorry," he whispered, his lips inch
OWEN'S POV I felt bad for doing all these to her but I couldn't help it. I had to get the truth from her. My mind drifted back to the kiss we shared a few minutes ago and my heart raced in response.My face still stung from the slap but I knew she only did that out of fear. It was adorable to see her this way. Her big brown eyes stared at me in confusion at the question I asked and I knew I was getting somewhere.“No, I'm not.” She denied as she pulled her hand away and folded her hands. “I just think it's unacceptable that you flirt around with another lady when you have a wife.”“You'd have to find a way to accept it then. Because you'd be seeing us more frequently than usual. If I'm gonna spend the rest of my life with her, I should fall deeply in love with her, isn't that right?” “I thought you hated her. You told me there was something about her that didn't sit well with you. Did you lie to me?” She narrowed her eyes on me and I was tempted to tell her it was all just a plan t
OWEN'S POVI'm going insane. Two days have gone by and there's still no news from Charlotte. Her phone is not reachable, I've searched the whole of Michigan but she's nowhere to be found. If she didn't leave a note of apology to Roselia, I'd have thought she was abducted by people. But that can't stop me from panicking. What if she somehow got abducted? I got up from the chair and paced around, anxiety and fear taking over me like a storm. This is all my fault. If I hadn't made her feel that way, she wouldn't have left. I don't care if she loves me or not, I just want her back! There was a knock on my door but I didn't care to get it. I just wanted my wife back. The door was pushed open and Caleb walked in, a worried expression on his face and Roselia followed him, and with the look on her face, I knew she was still missing. “Owen, you need to calm down. We'll find her. You should eat something and try to sleep. You look like a disaster.” He reasoned but I wasn't even listening to
CHARLOTTE'S POVI walked back to my house, dejected, exhausted and tired. I had cried enough for the day. I saw a car drive away and as I looked closely, I realized it was Owen's car. He came to look for… Me? Beatrice was right! AN HOUR AGO. “Charlotte?” I heard a familiar voice call out my name as I was walking down the street and I turned around to see Beatrice standing behind me, a surprised look on her face. “Mama Beatrice? What are you doing here?” I asked in surprise as she came closer to me and hugged me warmly. “I should be asking you that, Charlotte. Why did you run away? The whole house is in turmoil because of your absence. Owen has almost lost his mind.” She tried to explain but I didn't want to hear it. I smiled at her politely and didn't answer her question. “You know you can always talk to me right? I love you like a child, Charlotte and I want the best for you. So tell me my child, what happened?” We took a seat by the roadside and I explained everything that ha
CHARLOTTE'S POVI marched over to Catherine in anger and slapped her hard, her head immediately tilting to the other side. She tried to hold onto Owen, but that only made me angrier so I grabbed her by her hair and pulled her away from him. “Let me go!” She yelled and I finally let her go as she glared daggers at me. I folded my hands as I stared down at her, disappointment evident on my face. “You didn't tell me you were a tweak. How shameless!“ I spat and she chuckled as she got up, a crazy smile on her face. “Look who's back. The wretched debtor.” She mocked me and I felt my chest boil with anger. “I thought you were wise enough to get the message. Seems like I was wrong.”“Have you forgotten who you are? A contract wife. Nothing more. I might have failed to get him with the contract, but after you're gone, he'll be all mine.” She boasted and I laughed at her words. “I think you're the one who's dumb here, Catherine. You really think he wants you? He used you, Catherine, to get
OWEN'S POVMy head was spinning and my mind was hazy. Everything felt so uncomfortable and hot. What's going on? I opened my eyes and tried to look around but everything was blurry. Where is Charlotte? I mumbled the only name that was stuck in my mind but got no response. I got up to go find her but suddenly lost my balance as I crashed into the table in front of me. My senses were numb for a while then suddenly the pain came like a crashing wave. I felt something sharp sink into my arms and I grunted as I struggled to stand up. I heard someone call my name from a distance and my heart raced at the sound of her voice. What is this strange feeling? Her voice came closer and suddenly she's beside me. She placed her hands on my arm and it felt like it had been ignited by a flame. “Owen!” She shouted, her voice laced with worry and concern and I tried to focus my gaze on her. My eyes finally adjusted and I could see her staring at me with worry. “Come on, you have to get up.” She pl
CHARLOTTE'S POVMy eyes widened at the sound of Owen pleading for help. Is this the effect of the drugs Catherine gave to him? “O- Owen, you are under the effects of a drug. I should go call a doctor so we can find a solution-”“You're the solution I need, Charlotte. No doctor can quench this heat in my body, only you can.”“W-what do you m-mean by that?” I stuttered and he pouted slightly as he placed his knees on the bed and took my hands in his. Suddenly, he pinned them above my head and I let out a gasp because I knew I was now under his mercy. “You know what I mean. I can't think straight, Charlotte. So many things are running through my head.” He mumbled softly, his hair falling to his face and it was the most beautiful sight I'd ever seen in my life. “Things like what?” I asked and he locked eyes with me as he sighed. He looked so vulnerable and I was so tempted to run my hands through his hair. “Indecent things.” He confessed and my mouth fell open at his words. “What?”