[ Charlotte ]"So, you're trying to say that your father wants to auction you just for the sake of a company which you nurtured with your years of hard work, dedication and many sacrifices?" I questioned him once he narrated me everything, many details that I didn't know.He sipped his wine and held my hands, he grazed my knuckles with his thumb pads."Look at me, Char." He said in a low and composed voice, "I swear on our son, I won't let him dictate my life anymore. I dedicated my whole life bearing the weight of being the heir of his legacy, ignored you for work. I learnt my lesson by dying in every moment when you were not with me. I have my reasons to live now, you and our son." He desperately tried to convince me that he'd fix this mess.I smacked my lips and patted his hands, "Don't worry about us, Sebestian. I am not the same timid girl whom he used they used to bully in every possible way. I can fight back. Being a mother gives me strength to protect my child from evils of ou
[ Charlotte ]"A remarriage? Now what kind of circus this is?" Mrs. Blackwood asked in a animated manner.The ghostly silence over the dining table was comic. The stunned faces, glaring at me, gave me a different kind of satisfaction."Mom, we have decided to renew our vows this Sunday in a private ceremony but we'll release the pictures and our interview later." Sebestian joined me."Nonsense!" Mr. Blackwood slammed his fists on the table."Bullshit!" Victorine's shrill voice resonated in the air."Alright, please watch your behavior. We have a kid under the same roof and he's not accustomed to such nuisance." I pointed my finger in the direction of living room where Ace was busy playing with maids."Honey, calm down. We can talk about this in a decent way. Think about our grandson." Mrs. Blackwood rubbed her husband's forearm.At least, someone was still civil."Bastian, I think you took my words lightly." Victorine stood up from her seat, her sharp gaze was burning holes in Sebesti
[ Sebestian ]"Ladies and Gentlemen, I apologize sincerely for the inconvenience we caused you by calling you all on a short notice but we have something very important to discuss which couldn't wait." I addressed the room occupied with the board members, the Baxters and my family.The air was so thick with tension that it could be cut by a knife. Their curious but stone faces gave me no clue of what was going inside their brains. So, I had to be very careful with my vocabulary.Michael did a good job behind our backs."I beg your pardon, gentleman but before you start this meeting, we have something to say, we'll take only two minutes of your precious time." Micheal stood from his seat and shared a look with Victorine."What's going on here, would you care to explain?" Eddie, one of the oldest board member, narrowed his eyes at us. He literally seemed pissed off."Mr. Blackwood would explain us better." Micheal smirked at me cunningly, "But I have to say something first, gentleman."
[ Sebestian ]"Fuck! What have I done?" I clutched my hairs and processed what I declared during the meeting.I had to play a dirty game. I told those money minded leeches that I have a plan to creep my way into the inner system the Skylark Group.I'd never wish for what Charlotte earned by her hard work.It's her company. I'd not cast an eye on it even if I come on the streets but I had to buy some time so I could take over my company completely and send my parents back to our home town where they could spent a simple life without messing with our lives.A knock on the door put a halt on my thoughts."Come in." I said coldly.Jimmy walked inside with a bunch of files. He looked terrified."I strictly told you to keep all the business outside my office until my next order." I groaned at him."I..I..am sorry, Sir. It..couldn't wait." He stammered and with trembling hands, he placed the files on my desk."What are these?" I gave him a curt look."Your father, Senior Blackwood Sir sent t
[ Sebestian ] "Sebestian, I'm not doing all this by my own wish." She lowered her gaze. "What do you mean?" I scrunched my brows. "My Dad is forcing me in everything I did so far-" She paused and raised her face, her eyes were teary, "Including the pregnancy. You never touched me, even in your unconscious state. You stayed loyal to Charlotte because your heart belongs to her." I was shocked and confused simultaneously. The logical side of my brain warned me that it was a trap set by her and I should read the warning sign but the other part wanted to stay and listen her. "And why does he force you to conspire against me? Didn't you fear the consequences?" I raised my brow. "He always dreamed big, he molded me to become just like him, ambitious and selfish. When you divorced Charlotte, he saw this as an opportunity to creep his way into Blackwood family by hitching me with you. I have been avoiding this for years but now, his patience ran out. He wants me to trap you by hook or cro
[ Charlotte ]"Lottie, you're here at this hour?" Jonathan's sleepy eyes widened when he opened the door for me but realized his words later,"Sorry, it came out wrong, I didn't mean to question you. Please, come inside." He stepped aside to give me space.The warm atmosphere in his house comforted me."I'll make some hot coffee for you. Please make yourself comfortable here." He said softly to me and left.I felt relived that he didn't ask me the reason of my sudden visit at this hour. I loved this thing about our friendship.I slumped down on the sofa and rubbed my face.I was in a deep pain. I still had feelings for Sebestian even if I tried to ignore them for years. I couldn't resist the man who stole my heart.But he never gets tired of crushing my feelings. He felt pleasure in playing with me.Today, he again slapped the harsh truth on my face by kissing his mistress. The deep, agonizing pain stirred in my heart.I couldn't bring myself to forget what I witnessed a while ago."He
[ Charlotte ]"You look very pretty, Mom." Ace squealed as his eyes scanned me."Yes, Aunt Charlotte, you're looking very beautiful, just like Cinderella." Leah, joined him.Both kids were in awe.I was staring at the mirror to ensure whether I looked fine in a simple white dress and pearl set that I wore for my second wedding.I didn't want to exaggerate things as it was a very private ceremony which was about to take place in the backyard of the Manor with only our closest people."Thank, both of you but should you be present in the garden with others?" I narrowed my eyes at them who giggled looking at me."We wanted to give you a secret message of Uncle Seb." Leah stretched out her tiny palm, she handed me a small note."Sebestian gave this to me?" I asked them with confusion. They nodded their heads.I opened the small piece of paper and a smile stretched on my lips automatically reading his message. Heat rushed to my cheeks."Leah, Ace, you two are here?" A soft feminine voice di
[ Sebestian ]My world stopped when she uttered two words, those two words were enough to send me over my edges.She accepted me as her husband in front of our families and the God."I love you so much, Char. You can't measure the depth of my love and obsession for you." I whispered against her lips after kissing her for long two minutes.Her cheeks were tinted pink and chest heaving."I think I can say the same about you now," She said locking our eyes.My heartbeats accelerated anticipating those magical words from her."I love you too, Sebestian." She said in almost inaudible voice but I heard her.I couldn't believe my ears."Say it again, baby girl?" I cupped her face and pulled her closer."I'm madly in love with you again, Seb." She joined our foreheads."Mom, Dad, I also want a kiss!"Ace's loud and excited voice pulled us apart. We were shocked, especially me whose mouth was wide open as I struggled to grapple what my son just called me.Our little sunshine was beaming at us.