Was her life designed for betrayal? Charlotte asks herself after reading the article of the very famous design, On Moon. Her very first piece of design. And the person who has a very shiny picture next to the design is no one but a person who had betrayed her in the worst way possible.
" Edward loves her." She mumbles turning her phone off. Her heart feels numb. She grabs the cocktail and gulps it down at once. Her eyes are fighting to shed but she doesn't want to.
Maria notices her expression. It's giving a positive vibe that the design belongs to her. Then why would Edward's girlfriend do it?
Some questions better be unquestioned for the time being. Or it will make the victim suffer. She lets Charlotte drink for a while until she stops her.
" It's getting late. Everyone will be worried about us." Maria takes the glass away from her. Charlotte nods, standing up. Her eyes are still on the floor.
Maria holds her hand to walk her to the car. She has already called her driver to receive them.
" Charlotte! The car is here." She softly whispers trying to get her in the car. But Charlotte didn't move, soon she sat on the roadside, sobbing silently.
" Ch, Charlotte? Are you okay?"
She nods no. Sobbing harder. She looks so exhausted and pale that at that point she may throw up. Her entire body is throbbing in pain. She gets defeated by her heart. She is not fine and she can't feel better even after having alcohol.
She can't even imagine how Edward becomes her safest place and she is not having a hard time digesting everything in her life. She was supposed not to think too much, she was supposed not to be upset. She can just work hard to gain his love for her.
But she can't. Knowing the person who is his ex-girlfriend made her breathless. She is sure if the person someday shows up in her life, she will never win.
Maria sighs deeply, helping her to hop in. She can see her pain through her heavy breath and tears flowing. " Is she worried about design? Did she know that girl? What's the connection between them?"
Not concluding her thoughts, she tells the driver to drive. It's confirmed that Charlotte is depressed.
In front of Edward's Villa.
Maria opens the door and helps her to get out. Charlotte is sleeping. However, she stopped when the door opened and someone came out.
" Ms Maria?" Edward looks worried and hurriedly gets down. Maria looks at him with a disappointed expression.." She drank. I don't know what happened between you two. But It will be best if you clean some stupid misunderstanding. Remember, the Past can be past but once the present becomes past, you can't bring it back. Like you can't the previous one. Time and feelings don't wait and stay the same all the time."
Maria walks in with her. Edward looks at her face. She has cried. The tears have not been tried yet. Eyes are swollen and red.
A Sharp pain inside his heart makes him feel guilty. He shouldn't have lost his composure. He should have understood avoiding his messed up feelings and running away from the problem won't give him the peace he wants.
" Did she say something? Did she cry?"
He removes the hair from her forehead, wiping the tears and sweat on her face. Maria sighed seeing him being so concerned about her.
" Why not talk with her? She must be afraid. And there are some connections with your ex-girlfriend and her. You better investigate it."
" What are you talking about?" Edward frowns. Why would Charlotte and she be connected?
" I am just telling you. Anyway. I am leaving. James will be angry. Comfort her. She has cried a lot.."
Maria walks out leaving them alone. Edward covers her with the blanket and fixes the pillow underneath her head. She looks calm and quiet at this moment. He can't help but gaze at her. His eyes turn soft and gentle. A drunken stare makes him lean close to her.
A soft kiss on her lips landed with care and love. He needs to fix his mind. He needs to be honest with his feelings. Chasing the past which won't return can never help him to move on or be able to hold her forever.
He slowly crawls on the bed, lays down, and pulls her into his embrace. She is the first person who never disgusted him because of his situation. She boldly and honestly stayed true.
With another kiss planted on her hair, he closes his eyes. Now it feels great to see her here in his arms.. Last night, even her facing another side stole his peaceful sleep.
He smiles, allowing himself to sleep but he opens his eyes when he feels the wetness on his chest. A silent sob escaped from Charlotte. She is gripping his pajamas and crying.
" Charlotte! Open your eyes. Are you having nightmares?"
" No." She starts crying like a kid. Edward immediately places her head on the bed, tapping her face. "Open your eyes. You are crying. I am sorry. I am sorry for being rude."
" You don't. You don't love me. No one loves me."
Edward's heart clenches seeing her crying. She looks so sad and broken. He wipes her tears constantly, shushing her.." I do. I do like you, Charlotte. I am just a little messy with my feelings. Please forgive me. I am sorry."
Charlotte stops crying but keeps sniffling. Edward sighs, pecking on her lips, she looks cute right now.." Please forgive me. I am sorry for saying those words. I really didn't mean it. You are very important- Mmm?!!"
Edward's eyes widened when Charlotte smashed her lips against his. He can't trust that she will do something suddenly but reality hits him when he smells the alcohol.
However, when he is too busy being shocked, she bites his bottom lip harshly.
"Ouch! Cha-?"
" You don't like me. Liar. You don't kiss me." She sobs again, hitting his chest with her small fists. Now except being seduced, he finds her adorable which he never saw before..
He locks her hands in his grip, pulling her into his stomach, She looks like a Kitten who just got angry.." You are drunk. You should sleep now!"
" An excuse. ? You are a liar.."
" I am not..."
" Then kiss me "
" I don't think it will be a good idea at this time." His eyes go on her hands which are roaming around his chest. She keeps sniffing around his neck, giving some pecks on his Adam apple and chin.
" I don't care. Kiss me. " she smooches on his beard and earlobe.
Edward sighs, cupping her face, deeply looking into her eyes which are not in sense.." Don't blame me later saying that I take advantage of a drunk woman."
" I am your Woman. You are my Man. Only mine." She shows seriousness. Edward's eyebrows pulled up with surprise. Soon, A grin shines on his lips.
He smashes his lips against her, giving a passionate kiss. " I don't think I can hold myself back tonight. Don't blame me. It's your fault that you are cute when you are drunk. "
He whispers, between nibbling her bottom lip.