Chapter 35
"Find you ever again? My foot, I can turn the tables at the snap of my fingers. Let me see how far you can run from me. You will pay me back with every pie Sarah." He growled with vengeance at no one and threw the phone.
Learning the news in a way, Carlos and Sapphire were happy that he got rid of the witch though their son's heart was broken. But the information was released just a week before the wedding. The church was booked, the cake was ordered, the wedding planner was arranged and the guests were invited. Nothing could be undone. It was the question of the years-long reputation of the Walkharts.
The wedding cannot be canceled because the bride ran away. It would tarnish the image of the Walkharts. Something has to be done quick and smart. Carlos
Chapter 36At first Charlotte was angry at his proposal. How can he make a sacred union of marriage to a mere deal? She was about to blow his face with her fist, no matter who he was. But then his felicitous words stopped her. "This is not the time to get carried away by emotions and morals Charlotte, you need the money and I need a bride to earn back the heirloom of Walkharts."Charlotte's eyes went wide in appalment. "You will be deprived of the legacy of the plutocrats if you do not rent a bride? What a pity..." Her satirical words blew a fuse inside his head.He ground his words at her. "You can pity me later Charlotte, first think of yourself. Even if you rob someone's home tonight you will not be able to earn ten millions but this marriage will solve all your pro
Chapter 37Ian drank the water and looked at Charlotte surprised. He saw wetness in her eyes that she was trying to conceal blinking repeatedly. Gradually he was able to see the side of Charlotte that she hides under the charade of a brave heartless and insensitive woman. Something broke in him seeing her tears about which he has no idea.He wanted to console her, she is a fighter and she fought her battles well. She wasn't selling herself to him in the name of a contract. He will not touch her, never against her will. Not that she is unattractive but he values her feelings. In his twenty six years of life he saw women falling for him and freely offering themselves but Charlotte was an exception. The more she stayed away, the greater was the pull inside him to chase her.
Chapter 38She could not tell Emerald that this was a contract marriage. Charlotte's sister was BBC. Any news which reaches her has to go around the world.After the engagement ceremony was over she decided to talk to Ian in privacy. Charlotte explained to him the situation. To her surprise Ian had agreed to accompany her to the hospital.The next morning they were in St. George hospital of Trauma centre where Sharon was admitted.Ian followed Charlotte to room number 21. An old lady with equally half streaks of Gray and Black was sleeping on the bed made of white linens."Mom" Charlotte called and she opened her eyes. A slow smile adorned her l
Chapter 39"Mom and dad invited us tomorrow for dinner. Be ready by six. Emerald you too, I'm not going to leave you alone in this flat." He said unyielded and closed the door behind, calling out 'sweet dreams' to both of them.Charlotte was very anxious about the dinner invitation and she doubts Ian already had an idea about it. Therefore before she could alter her program he had already left her doorstep.Charlotte was going to go to the Walkharts home for the first time. She had no idea about the way of life of the rich and was apprehensive about their aristocratic lifestyle. Since the time she knew about her existence, Charlotte saw her mother struggle for their three meals. She prays to God that the Walkharts are kind-hearted and humble people.
Chapter 40It was the day of their marriage. Ian woke up from his bed at five in the morning by the fragrance of blooming blossoms coming from his window.The sun was yet to arrive and the sky was still dark with shades of blue. A cuckoo was singing sitting on one of the trees as though greeting him to a new sphere of life that would be filled with happiness, satisfaction and gaiety.Ian stretched his arms after rubbing his eyes and his rims unknowingly stretched to a smile. His long and slender feet kissed the plush carpet spread beside the bed as he walked to the window barefoot.Peeping out his head he closed his eyes and inhaled deep the delightful fragrances of blossoming roses from the garden downs
Chapter 41And then Charlotte dared it for the first time. Winning over all the arguments with her mind, she pulled down the face of Ian to reach her and stood on her tippy toes. Holding his face in her soft hands she kissed his rough cheeks and brushed her soft breasts to his sturdy sternum bringing in her the copious sensations she had been yearning from him for a long time.Ian growled low at her enkindling deed of passion. His eyes filled with desire as he looked at her. Twirling her hair to his index finger, he fondled her cheek with the pad of his thumb. "You have no idea how much you make me crazy for you."Ian's eyes slowly crawl from her deep greens to her soft pink lips. "I want to know what they taste like." He gnawed in a deep rugged tone filled with hunger
Chapter 42"I...I" Charlotte tried to speak but words went sealed inside her lips. Ian could assimilate her confusion. "I am not in a hurry, I can wait till you love me back. And you need not worry about Edmond, if he returns back to you, I will handle everything. You only have to say that you want to continue as my wife." He hugged her tight like she was his possession which would slip away and shut back his eyes in a flame of heat.They did not know how long they were in the same position. After a long time Ian brought him out of Charlotte's embrace."I booked those tickets for our honeymoon assuming us to be a normal couple. But it is your decision. I promise I will not force you on anything though I am dying here to make love to you." He told her without a hesitation crossing his crav
Chapter 43The next morning…Charlotte was dressed in a white full hands Georgette top and pink cotton pants. Her chocolate brown hair was combed to a long ponytail that reached her back. A few wild hairs that refused to go tamed in a hair band were falling on her face giving her a cute and at the same time a sexy look. But the features on her face were not relaxed.Charlotte came out of the bedroom tensed, fidgeting with her fingers occupied in her own thoughts. She did not notice Ian was observing her waiting for her at the breakfast table.Ian was expecting her to occupy one of the chairs to have her breakfast but Charlotte walked absentmindedly to the entrance still immersed in her thoughts.