" So, Do you love her?"
When Mr Rodriguez asked, Edward's face glowed unintentionally. Staring at the morning sun which is welcoming its 'breaking the horizon', he nods.
Mr Rodriguez, Edward's father smiles at his son's heart changing. Sitting on the bench in the garden, he plucks a camellia and speaks. " Once love becomes the priority of the relationship, you will get happiness and peace. So, be devoted and loyal. Don't steal her freedom. Give her personal space preserved to give her a world where she can be herself and be grateful and happy to have you by your side. She is your wife who is your priority now."
It is shocking to Edward who never saw his father talking about something like this. Especially, he hated his ex-girlfriend all the time and never wanted to accept it. Seeing his father being so helpful and hopefully supportive, makes Edward happy. Charlotte is indeed a great person who can win anyone's heart.
" Now go to your room. I think she may want to see you when she wakes up," he said collecting more flowers and tying them together
" Dad knows a lot.." Edward chuckles in reply.
" I got a wife before you, brat. And It's gracefully beautiful to see the favorite person before your eyes when you open your eyes."
" Fine. I gotta go, Dad. Enjoy your morning breeze!" He said attempting to leave but Mr. Rodriguez stopped him.
" Take those flowers with you. Girls love flowers so much." he winks placing the flowers on Edward's lap and walks out of the garden. Edward sighs shaking his head.." No wonder, Mom can't think of anything but Him. He is hopelessly romantic."
While watching his father leave, Edward inhales sharply and looks around. The morning looks really romantic somehow. It is warm, gentle, and refreshing. Even the dance of all the grasses on the ground is being noticed by him. It's like he has stepped into a new world of happiness.
" That's beautiful. Did you collect them?"
He frowns when Shayne holds the bouquet and takes the smell.
" What are you doing? Give them back," he asked coldly.
" Oh! C'mon. I am just asking. Can I have them?"
" No. Give them back."
" Tsk. You are really cold. Anyway, How are your knees? Let me check." Shayne touches his knees, squatting down.
" What the hell are you doing? I don't need it now.." He roars pushing her. Shayne sighs looking at him
" You may think you will be fine but have you considered about Charlotte? I am pretty sure, she wants to Walk with you and see you on your feet. Stop being stubborn and try to stand up. I will support you!"
As she yells at him, Edward becomes silent. He remembers about last night when Charlotte said she wanted to see him walking. So to get it, he must work hard.
Holding Shayne's hands, he tries to get up. Recently he can feel his legs and can move his legs from time to time.
" Don't rush. Concentrate on your steps slowly and carefully. and steps forward."
He follows as she instructs. He took two steps and when he was about to take his third, he heard a voice.
" Have you seen your Master?"
It's Charlotte who is looking for him. He didn't know that she would wake up soon since they had slept late last night.
" Master is with Elder master in the garden, Madam!"
Hearing the answer from Servant, Edward looks nervous. He doesn't want her to see right now. It's gonna be a surprise.
" Take me to the wheelchair. Right now.."
Shayne nods and helps him to get the wheelchair but she withdraws her hands.
" Hey! I am falling -"
" Edward! "
Edward's eyes widen widely when he realizes his position. His heart sinks with the thought of an uncomfortable position. Shayne is beneath him, almost hugging him with closed eyes.
" It's an -An accident. Charlotte. I.."
" You are crashing on her, Edward."
Charlotte pulls him into her embrace, dusting off the dirt from his pajamas.
" It's an accident," he repeats.
" Are you okay? Sister. I am sorry for this.." Charlotte apologies...
" No. It's okay. I'm sorry for causing such a problem...Don't misunderstand us.." Shayne said smiling at Edward who was hugging Charlotte. He is afraid of Charlotte's cold face...
" I don't think there has been any matter of misunderstanding. It's fine. And thank you as well.. and you, why did you leave me alone?"
Shayne walks away silently leaving them alone. However, soon her pace of stepping stops and she turns back. Her slender fingers form a fist staring at the couple who are sitting on the grass..
"Are you mad at me?" he asked in guilt...
" Mmm!" she said collecting the flowers.
" Sorry. It was an accident and -"
" I know. But I have to tell you that you have no right to leave me alone in the bedroom and walk here and there."
" Walk? I.. I wasn't walking. I-"
" Nevermind. Here lay down. The timing is perfect."
Kissing on his lips, she rests his head on her lap. The sunlight caresses both of their faces. Charlotte knows what happened. She saw earlier when Edward tried to get up but accidentally fell on Shayne who was next to him. She doesn't want to think much of them. As long as she loves him, he can't let her go.
" You are so warm, Charlotte!" He snuggles gently stroking her cheek..
Charlotte's face turns red. Her eyes shift to his lips which are dry at this moment..
" What are you watching?" Edward raised his eyebrows watching her staring at him intensively.
" Your lips are dry. They must be missing mine.." She whispers getting close to him.
Edward smirks wrapping his arm around her neck, he responds.." For every single second, they are."
.................
Everyone is in the hall room after having breakfast together. Suzy is playing with Sandra who is silently watching her daughter. She has no strength to speak about all the matters but Andrew is there for her to support. So, both of them are preparing to confess the truth to everyone.
Meanwhile, Charlotte and Mrs Rodriguez are having conversations themselves. They are happy to hear that they are finally being an official couple Despite being married couples.
" I think it's time for Edward to be serious about this relationship.." Mrs Rodriguez grins turning to Edward who is talking with his father..
" I am serious. Mom. "
" I mean you two going on honeymoon and preparing to give us some grandchildren.."
" It's our privacy. And I don't want to go on honeymoon now ." He said looking at Charlotte whose smile disappeared immediately after hearing from him.
" I mean I don't want to waste time on traveling but I can take days off to make the days as honeymoon."
He winks at Charlotte whose face flushed red.
" Idiot!" A smack from Mr. Rodriguez makes him hiss in pain.
" Honeymoon is special. If it's not. Then no one would have wasted money. I will take care of your company. Take her somewhere beautiful!"
Edward sighs thinking he may have to cancel his therapy.
" No. It's fine. I don't think we should go now. I just recently joined my job and I believe Edward is busy as well.." She said in a calm tone.
Seeing Charlotte smiling which isn't reaching her eyes proves that she has noticed Edward's hesitation. Edward who was in deep thought, looks at her with raising eyebrows..
" We are going. I will talk to James. He will surely agree." Edward smiles assuring her that he wants to go as well.
" But.."
" It's final then. I will call our pilot. You two are leaving tomorrow." Mr. Rodriguez stops her from talking further.
" What? Tomorrow?" Charlotte looks shocked.
" It's better for you two. Knowing each other and enjoying your time is important. " Mrs. Rodriguez supports her husband.
" OK then.. Let's leave now. We need to pack.." Edward grins. Charlotte blushes nodding her head. She loves to spend time with him. It's great to be alone with him for a long time.