Scarlett's POV:
The weekend had finally come. I could not wait to finally see Charles.
I asked Amy for Charles's flight information in secret. Once I found out what time he would arrive, I went to the airport to surprise him.
We immediately spotted each other in the crowd.
The moment Charles saw me, he strode towards me with a big smile. "Why are you here?" he asked. He was ecstatic but, at the same time, confused.
"Surprised?" I asked back with a grin.
Charles kissed me on the forehead. "Yes, I am."
He took over all the housework after we got home.
Sitting on the sofa, I could not help but giggle at the sight of his busy figure in the kitchen. Happiness and contentment surged in my heart. After dinner, we sat next to each other in the living room and watched TV.
I used his thighs as my pillow and let his fingers run through my hair.
All of a sudden, something crossed my mind. Spencer had called me a few days ago in the middle of the night, which perplexed me. At the thought of this, I looked up at Charles and asked, "Is there anything wrong with Spencer?"
"He's fine. He was just drunk. You don't have to answer his call in the future, especially in the middle of the night," Charles casually replied.
Even so, I sensed the jealousy in his voice, so I could not help but tease him. "Didn't you try to get me and Spencer together?"
"So you agreed at that time because I suggested it?"
I pretended not to see the displeasure on his face. "Well, I couldn't turn down your kindness."
Charles fell silent for a moment. "Grandma said she'd introduce you to someone," he glumly reasoned out.
"So you asked Spencer to put on an act? What if he and I really got together?"
Charles looked down at me and smiled. "That won't happen. I won't ever let you go."
Satisfied, I rubbed my face in his hand like a kitten.
When I awoke the next morning, Charles was nowhere to be seen. I stared at the ceiling for a long time, wondering if what had happened last night was just a dream. Afraid it was only an illusion, I hurriedly lifted the quilt and ran downstairs.
Charles was in the living room. His eyes fell on my bare feet, and a frown appeared on his face at the sight of them. "Why didn't you put on some slippers when you got out of the bed?"
I stood at the top of the stairs for a while, just staring at him. Once I got ahold of myself, I turned around and laughed at myself for being paranoid.
Now with shoes on my feet, I went downstairs and ate the breakfast Charles had prepared.
He even cleaned the dishes after we ate. What a gentleman. "Honey, I'm afraid I have to go back to the company now. I have some emergency to deal with."
I was disheartened when I heard that Charles had to leave so soon.
Without a word, I walked into the kitchen and hugged him from behind. "I'll drive you to the airport," I offered in a muffled voice.
Charles turned around and hugged me back. "I can go by myself. You should rest here instead." However, I held his waist tighter and remained stubborn. "But I want to see you off."
Charles stared at me for a moment. Then, with a helpless sigh, he nodded.
"I'll come back next weekend to see you. Don't worry. I'll stay here a little longer. Take good care of yourself while I'm gone, okay?" he gently said while holding me in his arms.
"I will." I leaned against his chest and listened to his heartbeat.
"Me too, honey. I want to be with you all the time."
I kissed him on the chin. "See you next weekend." Dissatisfied, Charles held my chin with his thumb and index finger and kissed me on the lips.
I knew he hated not being able to be with me all the time. His kiss explained it all. It was soft yet passionate. I was infatuated with his tenderness. Sadly, Charles had to leave soon. In the airport, we kissed for a moment just before he was about to board the plane. Albeit reluctant, he had no choice but to let me go.
I went shopping with Nina in the afternoon.
While we were at a men's boutique, I bumped into someone I least wanted to see.
It was Rita. It seemed that she, too, was surprised to see me. Behind her was Lily, a female star and the woman Charles had had an 'affair' with a few days ago.
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