" Me? Why do I have to personally work on making the wedding dress?" Her mind along with her sight sharpens and peers at the manager who calls her in to discuss with her.
" Ms. Charlotte! It's a great opportunity for you. Boss liked your design. He wants you to design it. " He repeats the same lines that he just informed her when she entered the room. But Charlotte is disbelievingly standing, blinking her eyes not quite understanding what's going on with her ex-fiance and her sister. She only works as a designer who will give them a rough design, not she works to design the dress directly.
" Didn't you tell Boss that I don't work on the dress? We have different teams for that!". She hates to face her sister. By judging Brian's expression, She is quite sure, Brian doesn't know her. So she doesn't want him to know as well. That person didn't occur less to give her pain. Her unrequited love for years and cheating on her is all enough to stay away.
" May I know why you are being so stubborn? If the Boss wants, you better do it or leave the company! You are going and this is final!"
Knowing that refusing to go there is nothing but time waste, She steps out informing him that she is heading to the address where she supposes to go. She is fine. Her unrequited love may still linger in her heart but she has her own family now. She has found solace in her husband who doesn't love her, but at least respects her and treats her like a queen.
While driving, She looks at her phone which is ringing. She smiles, and a soft red hue appears on her beautiful cheeks. Not wasting time, She picks up the call.
" Hello!" Her heart beats a little faster nervous since It's her first time talking to her husband on the phone. She drives the car slowly, waiting for him to reply.
" Sorry! I was a little busy and forgot that I am on call.!" Edward replied in a soft tone, comfortably leaning his back on the chair.
" No. It's fine. I am free so It's okay!" She replies.
" Are you driving? Shouldn't you be at your company?" Edward can hear, He frowns thinking about her being so early to go back home.
" No! I am heading towards the James studio. Well, You know James! The famous designer!"
" James studio? Do you have any work there? I am sorry if I am invading your personal life!" Edward stops himself immediately knowing that he might have crossed his line. But his earlobes turn red like sweet cherries when he hears Charlotte's giggles. She is sweetly laughing in a low-pitched sound.
" Mr. Rodriguez! You have all kinds of rights to ask me where I am going or what I am doing. I am your wife. We may not be like a normal couple but we are a couple who have all rights to get involved. So. Don't make me feel like a stranger!" She replies without thinking so much to create a comfortable relationship with each other.
" Yet calling me Mr. Rodriguez when you are saying we are husband and wife? Shouldn't we step a little closer to each other just by changing our calling style? You know people may hit on me thinking that I am still single, even though you will be by my side!"
He sounds playful but his words are filled with seriousness. She nibbles her bottom lip thinking about what he just said. However, She can't find anything she should call him by. Maybe she is embarrassed to call him by his name or hubby!
" No reply! I am disappointed!" He acts disappointed twirling the pen around his finger.
Charlotte snaps out and gets anxiously panicked." No. No. I just.. Well. " She blushes.." I don't know what to call you. "
Edward laughs loudly, understanding her being shy. But He has no idea his laugh makes her more nervous. She is blushing so hard right now.
" Well. Call me Hubby! We may -" He stops listening to the car braking sounds. He realized he is being stupid disturbing her in the middle of driving.
" Sorry! Wifey! I think you should drive first and I will meet you soon. Do not have lunch without me!"
Charlotte finds it seducing to her. But she is quite surprised by her husband's personality. On top of everything, She knows how strong her husband is. Even though, She was disappointed that she was being tricked to marry a crippled young man She never thought that he would be a considerate person.
Mainly, He hasn't investigated her life yet. If he wanted he could have found what happened to her and who she is in love with. It's not like that many people know that she was waiting for Young Master of Hawks however, It isn't hard to dig up all information about her from those people who know her.
Her husband is waiting for her to open up by herself. She can't help but respect him more. She doesn't deserve this sweet and trustworthy husband. when she isn't being faithful and loves someone else. She is grateful for his thoughtfulness which makes her easy to face him.
Edward squints to get the files next to the laptop when his assistant comes inside with a file in quiet steps. He looks at him later on the important file.
" The information you have asked me to get!"
Edward signals him to leave. After his assistant leaves, He removes the seal on the file. Afterward, He leads himself toward the large lobby inside his office room. He needs a calm environment to read it.
Meanwhile, Charlotte couldn't tell Edward that she may have to come home late. So not to wait for her. But before that, Edward hung up. So she is thinking about calling him a little later and before lunchtime.
When she stops her car in front of a garage-like shop, She is having a bad hunch that she might have come to the wrong place. It doesn't look like a famous Designer's studio. However, She steps in, believing that she didn't come to the wrong place.
However, when she almost entered the studio, Suddenly someone touches her shoulders, her waist, and hips. She startles and without wasting another second, thinking some pervert who is targeting her, she places a harsh slap on his face.." Pervert!! Go away!!"
" Oh, God!! I am hurt!"
Charlotte looks at the man who sounds familiar. Her dilated pupils go down, on the man who is gently rubbing his face, His long black-haired ponytail is reaching his chest, the unsettled Glass on the middle of the bridge of his nose. He is in a mess but by her actions, Charlotte is in a huge mess.
" James Ronald!" She yells stepping backwards until her back reaches the mannequin.
" I am sorry. I didn't realize that it was you. Are. Are you okay" She panics wavering her hands. James pushed his glasses on the bridge of his nose, standing up and dusting off his pants.
He looks like a model with a great physical structure.
" You have a perfect body. What are your dieting plans? What kind of skincare routine do you follow? Wow. OMG! Your hair is healthy and pretty. Would you like to be my model? Gorgeous Lady!"
Charlotte feels dizzy when James spins around her and asks multiple questions at the same time. His nonstop bubbling makes her pretty annoyed as well.
" Are you done? Bitch! Let her go. She is getting angry!"
Charlotte turns half when she hears a female voice. A beautiful hand twists James's ear and smacks his head a little harshly.
" Sorry for his silliness. Please come inside. We were expecting you, Ms. Charlotte!"
Dragging James inside, The girl enters the room. Charlotte sighs deeply following them. They're more childish than she thought. She was nervous before coming here.
" I am Maria Frost. I am Mr. James, the personal assistant. Nice to meet you!"
Charlotte is looking around but when she introduces herself, She looks at Maria. Charlotte finds her beautiful. She is not that much tall, maybe 5'. But She is a beautiful girl who can be perfect for a model. Her facial structure to her walking style. Everything is perfect. Her blonde dyed hair and her flawless pale body. She is really attractive.
" Ms. Charlotte! Take a seat please!" Maria looks a little awkward at Charlotte's gaze at her.
" I apologize. I am here to talk about Mr. Brian Hawk's bride's wedding dress!"
" We know. Mr. Hawk already informed me about it. And -"
" Where did you learn how to design, Ms Charlotte?"
James poking his ear comes out of his changing room. He doesn't look like a decent man right now. His mismatched socks with slippers, His messy untied hair everything from his head to toe sucks.
" Well. I have graduated in fashion design. So.!"
" It's a rare talent you got. Why not join me? I will give you more than your company gives!"
Charlotte again closes her eyes flinching when he gets too close to her. But Maria hits on his head with a scale.
" Stay away from our guests. You pervert leech!"
Judging their relationship. It doesn't look like a normal Boss and employee relationship. They're more than a normal relationship. It is confirmed. Charlotte laughs a little before scratching her forehead a little.
" I am doing well so far. But if needed, I will reconsider your proposal, Mr. James!"
James poking his inner cheek, smirks, walking towards the mannequin.
" I will keep the " to let" for you. You are welcome. We love talented people! Anyway. Let's start. The client is more stubborn than anyone could be. She wants to coat all the pearl places with gems and diamonds. I wonder if Mr. Brian will be alright. It will make five to ten million dollars to finish.."
" What? Why would she?"
" It's their matter. I believe Mr. Hawk has already finalized what he should do. Let's do our work!"
James starts preparing everything. However, Charlotte can't leave the matter. Even though they're rich and powerful. But Wasting so much money on a dress? She heard Brian had to face some business project failure before coming back home. Will he be okay with spending millions of dollars on a single dress? Not only that She knows her sister. She may have requested an expensive diamond ring and other jewelry. Charlotte can't help but feel the disappointment in her sister who is always a greedy person. What if Brian has to face a great loss? She can't stop herself from being worried.