Don't you have friends?' This question got her attention when she silently designed a beautiful ring, in her sketchbook. Her almond eyes glistened with the fallen afternoon's orange sunlight, gazing down at the girl who was looking at her profoundly. At that time, she wondered how could a person look so perfect.
The afternoon's soft cooling wind danced with her hair, Her head unintentionally shook twice. " I don't have." She replied with no thoughts on this. The girl was undeniably gorgeous, the friendly face got her attention significantly. " Then I will be your friend from now on
" Charlotte! CHARLOTTE!"
She gasps returning to reality when she hears someone calling her name multiple times, and shook her shoulder gently. She turns, gazing at Edward who just returned.
" You have returned. Sorry! I was thinking something!" She said glancing at the analog clock on the wall. It's past 9. Edward returned late today. She stands up, giving Edward space to go inside his changing room. She will prepare his bath and reheat his food the
While planning what she will do, She doesn't realize that Edward has been staring at her, observing her absent mind. As She walks inside the washroom with the book, she has been reading, Edward understands, but she is still in thought
He slowly wheels towards her, and firmly holds her wrist to stop. Charlotte frowns turning. She didn't realize she was walking inside with her boo
" Do you need something?". She asks calmly, staring at the grip around her wrist. His hand is warm. She likes it
" Are you okay? You are spacing out the book. Are you sure about it taking in the bathroom
Now her eyes are on her hand. She is holding the book for a while she has no idea. Heaving a sigh, she puts it back on the bookshelf and looks at Edward. His eyes are shouting concern for her
" I am fine. Just the book got me intrigued and emotional. Don't worry. I will prepare your bath!
She walks inside the bathroom with that blank face. Edward sighs deeply. Not sure how long it will take for her to be comfortable with him and share her problems
After having a shower, Edward goes to the kitchen to grab something for dinner by himself. He doesn't want to bother his wife who is going through some stress. Which he sadly doesn't know what it is. He tries to open the refrigerator but he stops hearing the voice from behin
" I have to reheat your food. Why are you opening the refrigerator?". She asked raising her eyebrow
Edward laughs awkwardly, saying " I thought not to disturb you.". He retreated closing the doo
" I never said you are disturbing me. Come Here. Suzy has had her dinner after waiting for you a long time." She serves the food while speaking. Making himself comfortable, He looks at his wristwatc
" I indeed came back late today. When did she go to sleep
" 8:30. I didn't let her stay awake. Next time when you are late. Inform me first!" She said glancing at him. He smiles as their eyes meet.
" I will. It was a sudden and urgent meeting that I had to handle. Next time, I won't forget to inform you
Charlotte hums drawing a chair out to sit down. She serves herself while passing the invitation card to him
" What is it?" He asked holding it. Charlotte didn't answer. She just doesn't feel comfortable whenever she looks at thi
" Invitation card from your house! Are you going?" Since the groom has made her upset, he doesn't want her to attend. Although she should attend the wedding since it's her sister's weddin
" Dad came, Today. He apologized to me." She pauses to take a breath " Sincerely!
"Are you sure it was sincere? Charlotte!" Edward asks raising one of his eyebrows. He can't trust anyone from her family. However, He sighs when she nods her head twice, but the solemnity is visible in those eye
" Then why are you upset? You should be happy today.!" He asks not to know how to show his emotions at the matte
" I just don't feel good. As if I can't forgive him properly. Every time I needed to have someone next to me, I crawled to him, begging for support. But he didn't even care about me once. I don't remember when the last time, they ever talked to me freely or smiled at me. I was nothing but a burden on their happiness. But I don't understand why. I am their elder daughter but why? Am I, not their children?
She trembles, gritting her teeth. Her overwhelmed emotions are escaping as droplets of tears. Edward's eyes are on her, stunned. He slowly extends his hand to her, reaching her cheek, he wipes her wet cheek. " It's okay if you can't forgive them. No one will force you to forgive them. If you think they don't deserve it. Then they don't. Just trust yourself and don't force yourself too hard
Charlotte nods touching his hand. Attaching his hand against her cheeks, she sobs silently. She never got any kind of comfort from anyone. She doesn't know how to escape from this past but indeed it hunts her always. She grew up in a world where she had no one. Everyone who became her friend turned out a bully next time. They loved to get her information and then used them against her. She was afraid of having friends and also having a family like her parents. They never cared about her, even though they did let her be the culprit when she used to be bullie
" Are you going to that wedding? If you don't feel well, then don't. I won't go as well.!" He said brushing her cheek gently. Charlotte let go of his hand, wiping her face. " No. I promised I would go with you and Suzy. You are coming with me, righ
She chirps, curving her bottom lip in unintentionally. He laughs, nodding.." As long as you want. I am fine with anything. Also, I can't let you go there all alone. I won't let anyone hurt you once again
Charlotte blushes at his comment. She nods trying to avert her attention to another side. " Should we go shopping? " Edward asks
" Oh. Now I remember. James emailed me and asked me if I am free to have lunch with him tomorrow!". She said biting the mea
Edward who is drinking his fruit drinks, gazes at her, with a clenching jaw.." Why does he want to have lunch with my wife? Doesn't he have a girlfriend?
" He said he would like to talk about my job. One of his designers has to resign because of his illness. So he asked me if I could join him and wants to discuss it while having lunch." she responds silently. Edward purses his lips, thinking something
" It will be best if you join him. He is a well-known fashion designer. And when it comes to work, he is the best option!
" What about you then? Shouldn't you need a personal assistant?" She asks wondering. Edward shakes his hea
" No. I just wanted to see you by my side. But You look more beautiful when you work on designing. That suits you well.
Charlotte's face heats up with his sudden flirtatious compliment. Tucking her hair behind her ear, she keeps eating her food. Not even have the strength to look up and look at him
" I will join you when you two have lunch tomorrow. I wanna see what he talks about." Edward speaks enjoying her flustered face.