Scarlett's POV:
Charles's phone rang while we were having dinner. He put it on speaker and then went to the kitchen to get some soup for me.
Spencer's voice came from the other end of the line. "Charles, let's go out and have a drink!"
"I can't. Scarlett is pregnant. Why are you asking me to go out for a drink at this hour anyway? Never mind. She's mad. Bye." Charles hung up the phone as soon as he finished speaking.
I looked at him incredulously. Why did he make it seem that I took away his freedom to have fun? Charles must have noticed my bewilderment. He looked up at me and explained, "I have stomach problems. The doctor told me not to drink too much."
I put down my spoon and pouted. "Then why did you use me as an excuse?"
"Do you want me to drink with them? Didn't you ask me if I care more about you or the baby? Don't you want to know the answer to that?" Charles asked back with raised eyebrows.
"Then who do you care more about?"
"Let's talk about it when we go to bed."
******
In the evening, I took a shower first before him. While I was waiting for him to finish taking a shower, my phone suddenly rang. Rita had sent me a message.
"This is your mother's. If you want it back, come meet me," the message read. Attached to it was a picture of a familiar earring.
A myriad of thoughts crowded into my mind as I stared at the picture. My father had given this to my mother as a love token. How did Rita get this?
Knowing her, she would not give the earring to me easily. Even so, I could not help but wonder what the hell she wanted from me.
While I was in deep thought, Rita sent me another message. "Don't you want to take back your mother's prized possession? You're scared, aren't you? If your mother finds out about this, she'll be disappointed in you."
I just stared at her message but did not reply. Just then, Charles came out of the bathroom with only a bath towel around his waist.
I could not help but gawk at his toned abs. Damn. He was so sexy.
My phone rang yet again, bringing me back to my senses. Sure enough, it was another message from Rita. "Tomorrow night in Spencer's bar. If you want it, come and get it yourself."
I was so engrossed in my thoughts that I did not notice that Charles had sat beside me. He held me in a tight embrace and asked, "Who's messaging you this late at night?"
"Rita," I answered straightforwardly.
With a frown, Charles took my phone from my hand and read Rita's messages.
He looked at the picture carefully and said, "It's indeed your mother's."
I nodded grimly and put the phone aside. Rita could wait. Now, I had something more important to figure out.
I looked up at him and asked in a serious tone, "Who do you care more about? The child or me?" Charles kissed my lips and answered, "Of course, I care more about you."
"What about the baby?"
"It's my child, so I care about it as well."
"Then..."
I was moved by his response. I wanted to ask him more, but I was afraid that it would annoy him.
"Then what?"
"Then, you'll be loyal to our marriage, won't you?"
"Yes, I will."
I felt warm in my heart. Satisfied with his answer, I nestled in his arms with a sweet smile. Charles held me tighter. Then, he kissed my face, starting with my eyes, to my nose, and lastly to my lips. "Honey, I want you," he said in a low and hoarse voice.
I nodded. I wanted him too. "Be gentle," I asked, caught up in the heat of the moment.
Charles kissed me on the lips and, ever so slowly, took off my pajamas.
His lips lingered on my collarbone for a moment. Then, his gaze fell on my breasts.
"I wonder if you have milk now." He opened his mouth and sucked my nipple amorously.
My body went weak in an instant. I could feel my nipple harden as he licked and nibbled on it.
It felt so good that I could not help but moan in pleasure. It must have stirred Charles's excitement as, without further ado, he finally inserted his erect manhood into me.
Just as he had promised, he moved gently, making me feel hot all over.
It was a quiet night, and only our bodies were making a noise. A moment later, Charles stiffened and gasped while my mind went blank. And together, we climaxed at the same time.
I was so tired afterward that my limbs felt weak and heavy. Gentleman as he was, Charles carried me to the bathroom and helped me take a shower. Once we were clean and dry, we lay on the bed in each other's arms. Exhausted, we fell asleep as soon as our heads hit the pillow.
The next morning, I told Charles that I wanted to see Rita.
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