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Chapter 149: Champions, Part 10

Michael

"And how long have you been there?" asks James.

She blushes. "Um, quite a while.... er.... I got back from my walk.... I was coming in, but you were rowing and...."

Blinking hard, flushed, James offers her a hand, helping her upright. "You'd better come in."

Ah.... fuck....

"I'm sorry, Charlotte," I say, "I didn't mean you to hear all that."

"I could hardly avoid it," she says. "The sound carried half-way down the beach."

"Charlotte, I'm.… I'm sorry," says James, "Michael has given me a lot to think about...."

.... Finally showing a little grace....

"... If you'll excuse me..." And he leaves.

"Oh, for pity's sake…" And I bring my fist down on the table with a crash.

Charlotte recoils....

"… Um, sorry, that wasn't aimed at you. It's just frustration," I say.

"I know."

Taking her in my arms, I rock with her. She leans into me, her head against my chest. "When did this all become so complicated?" she says.

When did it?

"When you fell in love with my
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