Chapterone
Christian and Charlotte were both exhausted after making love to each other for hours, both lying down on the bed looking at the ceiling.
"Christian, do you have a degree in love making? You don't get tired when making love to me." Charlotte teased him, this time putting his head on his broad and hairy chest.
"I'm blessed with that, do you want me to make love to you again ?" Christian plants a kiss on her head after his statement. "This will be the last time I will be making love to you" He muttered under his breath.
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(Early Hours of the morning)
Charlotte woke up feeling tired, she heard the sound of running water from the bathroom,to her surprise the door to the bathroom was locked, they always leave the door to the bathroom open whenever they're together.
Charlotte waited for Christian while sitting opposite the mirror, she saw a hickey on her neck.
"I hope this hickey sends a message to other men to stop asking me out" She muttered under her breath blushing.
"Good morning Charlotte, I have something to discuss with you" Christian voice brought her back to life from her trance.
She looked surprised, it's unusual for him to say good morning, he would rather say "I woke up to the most beautiful woman on earth"
"Good morning my love, what do you want to discuss with me?" Curiosity set in, she couldn't wait to hear what he wanted to say.
"This is for you" He handed over a file to her.
"What is this for?" She asked collecting the file from him.
" The file contains a cheque of ten million dollars and …."
Charlotte cuts in excitement, not allowing him to finish the statement "Thank you darling but the money is too much"
"A cheque of ten million dollars and the key to my house downtown. I'm not interested in this relationship anymore. The cheque and the house is me paying for damages." Christian said, wearing an emotionlessly face.
Charlotte felt like a train ran over her, how could someone that made love to her throughout the night suddenly say he's no longer interested. Lots of thoughts ran through her mind.She tried to hide her disappointment and asked him a question, "Christian, is this a prank? You're about to propose to me. You know I'm ready"
Christian gave her a daring look to show he's not joking,he replied saying "Do you think this is Hollywood or Bollywood? Wake up and accept your fate, this is the last time you will see me"
"The money is enough to start your fashion store. Don't come near me again" He added before exiting the room.
Charlotte was left speechless, different scenes were playing in her head. She could have been the most sought after auditor, her fashion store could have been the largest in the country, she could have married someone from Diego's family. A lot of thoughts ran through her mind on different things she could have done. She put her life on hold just to be with this man, here she is being dumped like a piece of trash.
Charlotte cried out her eyes, not knowing her next move she sat in the bathtub crying, the sound of a notification from her phone brought her back to her senses.
The notification was from Christian and it reads,
[I will be coming back to the house on Friday with my wife, I need you to be gone by then]
Another layer of sorrow was added to her sorrow, she thought Christian will at least have a change of thoughts by the time he gets home. Christian called another woman his wife? What am I? A used and dropped woman? She couldn't find the word to descibe her relationship with Christian.
She resumed crying again, this time she fell asleep while crying.
Two hours later, she is up and it's almost time for lunch. She planned to visit Christian at his office and ask for his forgiveness. She made his favorite meal,grilled salmon with lemon butter sauce. The food will serve as a burnt offering of whatever her sin might be. She is desperate for his forgiveness, she is ready to be his mistress. She couldn't picture herself with another man. Christian was everything to her not because of his money but the way he treats her.
Ready to go to his office she wore a black fitted skirt paired with a white tee and a black jacket, to cover her puffy eyes she got from crying she put on black sunglasses and a black facecap styled with a nice black flip flop sandal.
She got to the office and made her way to use the private elevator, the voice she heard made her halt her movement.
"This elevator is for the CEO. Use the main entrance elevator" The security said walking towards her.
Charlotte removed her sunglasses for him to see her.
"Good afternoon, I don't know you were the one. You can't see the CEO" He said, this time blocking her path.
"Why can't I see my man?". She sensed that Christian had given them an order not to let her come inside the building. The only reason she was able to drive in was because of the way she dressed.
"The boss has given an order not to allow you inside, I guess you should leave now. I don't want to disrespect you" The security replied her prepared to carry her out if she tried to force her way in.
Charlotte was surprised to hear that, realizing she never meant anything to Christian.
How could this happen? How could Christian be so cold to me within seven hours? His presence commands a lot of respect in the business world, but not to me. All this thought was running through Charlotte's mind that she couldn't even sense that a figure was standing in front of her.
"Don't be sad, I just had to take back what is mine" The voice brought her back from her trance.
She was surprised, she cursed inwardly "We shouldn't be meeting "
Charlotte struggled to speak as she didn't know what to say, Grace beat her to that.
"You can be his mistress, but you have to agree to some clause and sign a contract"
Charlotte was happy to hear that but she quickly masked her happiness. "How did she know I will gladly be his mistress? Can she read my mind?" Charlotte was thinking and picking her words carefully. The woman in front of her is from one of the most powerful families in the country and she is about to get married to the most richest and powerful family in the country
Charlotte looked at her once again, her eyes fell on her gold neck chain which compliments her skin. The neck chain is a symbol of luxury.
"I… I .." She struggled to speak.
"What is she doing here? I gave an order not to allow her in" Christian said in a loud daring voice
"Babe, I think it's a good thing she's here. She needs to know your wife." She said hugging Christian.
Christian quickly let her go of the hug, she couldn't feel the spark unlike that of Charlotte. He would hug Charlotte and stay there for minutes even though he feels he is just using her to pass time.
Seeing Christian, Charlotte had the confidence to speak again " Christian, did our relationship mean anything to you?"
"The relationship didn't mean anything, we were only using each other to pass time. I paid you off already." He said in a confident voice.
"Is the money not enough? I could add more" Grace shipped in.
Charlotte felt like a train ran over her. She would have the ground swallow her if possible. She never felt embarrassed like this before. She clenched her fist tightly burying her fingers in her palms
"Christian, make me your mistress. You're the only man I want" Charlotte said, holding the tears in her eyes back while going on her knees.
Christian and Grace had a good laugh before Christian replied "If you need a man desperately you can marry one of my securities, I will fund the wedding"
He added " I need to spend time with my woman. You should go now"
He faced the security "You and your men are playing with your job. I don't want to see her here again."