5: She Is the one.

"Mom..." Charles finally approached his mother, and he hugged her, while she smiled at him and said, "Charles.... Have you had a chance to address my previous inquiry? I was eagerly anticipating your arrival home so that we could enjoy a delightful family dinner together."

"Good evening, mom," Charles warmly greeted his mother, embracing her gently as they made their way towards the dining room.

He responded, "She's the one mom, and she's absolutely gorgeous too."

"Hmm," First lady Kira Alejandro smiled, as she observed Charles graciously pulling out a dinner chair for her to take a seat.

She gracefully took a seat on the nearest chair, her eyes fixed on her handsome son. As Charles took a seat in the chair next to her at the dining table.

He responded, "Mom, She's absolutely adorable, the one who steals my heart effortlessly. May I ask where you came across her photo? I have a genuine fondness for her."

"Mm," First lady Kira Alejandro smiled, observing the maids gracefully emerge from the kitchen and approach the dining table to serve her dinner, along with Charles' meal.

The delectable meals were served during a presidential meeting, while President Nolan Alejandro was absent.

First lady Kira smiled and finally responded to Charles, saying that his father had already expressed his desire to find a suitable bride for him to some of his cabinet members. And to find out which of his members have lovely daughters that you can consider and select from.

"Hmm, thanks mom, I really do like Nancy, but.." Charles's voice softened as he recalled the painful memory of Nancy fleeing from him.

His mother inquired, "But what, Charles?"

First lady Kira observed her only son's anxious behavior, patiently waiting for the maids to finish serving dinner and leave before posing her question once more.

"Charles... Should we consider canceling the wedding?" she inquired. "Since the wedding is just around the corner, right? And you mustn't embarrass your father and me in public, especially in front of all our esteemed guests."

"I understand, mom, but unfortunately Nancy chose to leave me behind when I went to warmly welcome her back to the city at her family home." Charles couldn't help but feel a wave of embarrassment wash over him as he recalled the moment Nancy hastily retreated from his presence.

He instinctively covered his face with both hands, overwhelmed by the memory. But the way her hips had moved, and swayed seductively to his gaze. Charles smiled, unaware of his mother's lingering anger. She did not find his revelation amusing in the slightest.

She exclaimed, "What? Charles, How dare Nancy to run away from you. We should consider canceling the wedding immediately. Didn't her parents inform her about the upcoming wedding? It's happening in just two days!"

"Oh, dear mother.. You can't call off the wedding," Charles argued, leaving his mother in shock as she looked at her beloved son with a mix of disappointment and sadness. He had fallen for a woman she considered foolish.

"I can't believe you're still considering marrying someone who doesn't love you, Charles. I'm sorry, but I cannot permit that to occur." Kira, the first lady, added.

"I understand, mother, but both you and father have always expressed your desire for me to marry, and now, I cannot alter my decision once more. From my understanding, Nancy has some concerns... She's getting married to the president's son, so she's feeling a bit nervous, mom." Charles said, with a bittersweet smile, but his mother gently disagreed, "Sorry, Charles... She should feel joy and gratitude that you have chosen her. Like any other woman, she would have been overjoyed and thrilled that you chose her to be your wife. She will shower you with love and warmth, making you feel cherished. It's disappointing that Nancy decided to leave, and it seems like you handled the situation with her family in a considerate manner. Could you please help me locate my phone? As I need to take immediate action and ensure she faces the consequences, before imprisoning her as well."

"No, mother!" Charles exclaimed, surprising his mother, and he said, "You can't do that. If I don't marry Nancy, then rest assured that I won't marry any other lady either."

"What?" Mrs Kira Alejandro was left speechless as she looked at her only son, her jaws dropping in shock.

She gently shook her head and softly replied, "No, Charles. This is not going as planned... I can help you find another bride for you to marry, if that's what you're looking for. And that's not an issue at all, because there are plenty of other beautiful women out there, and even more fair-skinned than Nancy."

"Mom, I really want Nancy. Please, Mom. I long to experience the affection and tenderness Nancy possesses, and I have faith that as time passes, she will reciprocate my feelings. Just be patient with Nancy, and rest assured that I'm deeply in love now," Charles said with a smile, leaving his mother pleasantly surprised and speechless. She felt a rush of anticipation when Charles suggested, "Mom, let's enjoy our dinners before they cool down."

"Alright, my dear" First lady Kira couldn't help but feel a twinge of regret for selecting Nancy's photo as her first choice. She has come across numerous photos of beautiful young women, as every family hoped to find a match for their daughter with her son. Despite the hurtful comments and false rumors spread about her family on the internet. Despite this, they continued to send countless photos to her personal assistant.

She immediately gravitated towards Nancy's photo when she saw the collection of beautiful lady photos, including two other young women. Knowing that Charles was pressed for time, she wanted to make the process of choosing a bride easier for him smooth.

Now she was gently blaming herself, and wishing in her heart that she had never chosen Nancy's photo.

With a touch of whimsy, the young lady bravely defied convention and turned away from Charles. The most charming and successful young man in their City.

'If it wasn't for the fact that Charles has a fondness for women and there are rumors circulating about his profession. What could possibly justify the young lady's rejection of my son and her decision to flee from him?' First lady Kira let out a deep sigh, lost in her thoughts, until Charles finally addressed her, saying, "Mom, Is everything okay?"

"Yes, Charles," First Lady Kira replied, thinking to instructing her personal assistant to discreetly monitor Nancy's activities. There was no way she would let Nancy escape like that, not while she was around.

'I wonder if it would be helpful to do a personal background check on Nancy,' First Lady Kira pondered quietly, hoping to gain insight into why Nancy rejected Charles.

First Lady Kira let out a sigh, feeling a sense of concern. However, Charles failed to inquire about her well-being. As they continued enjoying their dinners in peaceful silence in the dining hall.

After the dinner session concluded, Charles gracefully rose from his dining chair and made his way upstairs to his bedroom. And he bid his mother a sweet goodnight.

"Good night, Charles," First Lady Kira Alejandro replied softly. Charles leaned in and gently kissed her on her right cheek before he made his way towards the living room stairs. With a final glance, he ascended the stairs and disappeared into his bedroom.

Charles chose to take the stairs as a way to stimulate his mind, all the while pondering Nancy's sudden departure and the reasons behind it.

He entered his cozy sitting room and made his way up to his bedroom. As he entered his bedroom, he gently picked up Nancy's photo that he had lovingly placed on the headboard.

He gently kissed her photo on her soft lips, the ones he adores the most, and whispered, "So beautiful and sweet. I am eagerly looking forward to calling you my wife and showering you with kisses on your lovely lips every single day."

Charles smiled, gently pressing his lips against Nancy's photo once more, feeling an intense longing for her throughout his entire being.

He wondered, "Why did she run away from me? Do I look unattractive now?"

Charles looked in the mirror, studying his reflection. He had a full head of short black hair, neatly shaped front hair, and a well-groomed beard. His tall stature and handsome features completed his appearance.

He whispered, "Perhaps she isn't fond of men with beards, but she's absolutely stunning and I can't turn her down at this moment. Could she possibly have a boyfriend? I'm quite confident that she must have one, hm."

Charles felt a pang of sadness as he reflected on Nancy being in a relationship, which ultimately led to her decision to leave him. And he exclaimed, "Nonsense!... Does her boyfriend look better than me? I can't possibly turn her down at this point, and mother better not even think about causing her any harm. What on earth am I rambling about?"

Charles approached his bed once more, gently picking up his telephone to place a call to Stevo Brights. He had a highly reliable and trusted head of security who efficiently managed all his security affairs.

He asked Stevo to kindly keep an eye on Nancy's activities. Her phone calls, her text messages, and the curiosity of whether she already has a boyfriend - it's likely that she's reaching out...

Charles greeted Stevo with an icy tone, saying, "Hello Stevo."

Stevo hesitated and responded, "Hello boss, Good evening." Stevo found himself in the security house within the Villa. Charles requested the hiring of skilled professionals in the field of hacking to closely monitor and provide him with a daily report on his selected bride. "I will send you her details very soon. You should discover her daily activities, the people she contacts, and engage in regular conversations with her. Do you understand?"

"Of course, boss."

"Is there anything else I can assist you with, boss?" Stevo inquired.

"No, that's all," Charles replied, and the phone call finally came to a close.

Charles let out a soft sigh as he gazed at Nancy's photo, cradled gently in his right hand. and said, "I am eagerly looking forward to having you as my bride, and in just two days time. You will be on my bed, and expressing pleasure as I passionately penetrate you. Oh no! I just hope that she doesn't harm me before then."