Charles dropped me home around 8. The ride back to home was quite silence just he occasionally kissing the back of my hand.

These smalls things he do, like kissing my forehead, caress my hair and kissing my hand, these what matters and makes my stomach flutter with butterflies.

When I reached home Freya was not there, so I straightly went to my room changing in my PJs.

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Charles (POV)

I was driving to my parents' house. I got a message from my dad's PA that my Father wants to see me.

I don't get well along with my Father, there's never been much of a son and father relationship, it is more like a business relationship.

I was planning to ask Olivia if she could stay for the night but this message ruin that.

My drifted back to those moments where she clutched me tightly whenever she was getting emotional. To be honest I didn't even watch the movie, I was watching her and how adorable she looks when her eyes twinkle at the mere mention of Shawn.

Her smell is so intoxicating that I feel like keeping her close to me every time. Her lips are so soft that I'm scared that I might bruised them.

God, finally I can call her mine.

I reached my parents' house, the guards open the gate, letting me in

Parking my car, I hop out the car, straightening my suit.

When I marched towards the front door, I remember I have brought Olivia here once to meeting my sister. Smiling I ring the bell, which was opened by the Butler.

He said mom was in the kitchen and Father was in his office.

Firstly, I went towards kitchen to see my mom preparing for dinner. My mom have always devote all her time and love for this family.

"Charles" her eyes lit up when she saw me approaching

"Mom" I went towards her, hugging her little frame.

"Oh I missed you" she said rubbing my back in affection. My mom has always been overly emotional towards her both children

"I missed you too Mom" I rest my chin on her head

"Liar. You don't have time to visit your old mom, nor do you call" she pulled away glaring at me

"Sorry Mom, busy with work. You know" I tell her to which she smiled nodding at me

"John messaged me saying Father wants to talk about something important. Do you have any idea about what?" I asked her

Her eyes filled with sadness and sympathy

"You should talk to your Father directly" with that she went back to kitchen

I looked confusedly at my mom, then walked towards my Father's office

I knocked twice, when I heard muffled come in.

"Dad, you wanted to see me" I said as soon as I entered the room. There was no time for pleasantries so I came straight to the point.

"Ah, Charles. Have a seat" my Father said looking up from his paperwork removing his glasses.

I took a seat in front of him, waiting for him to start.

"Mr. Reed called today" he speak

My heart started to beat fast, but I try to compose myself, letting him to continue

"And then I talked to Mariah as well" at the mention of her name my eyes started to blaze with fire.

"She mentioned about you treating her with disrespect" my Father was very composed and calm but I know him very well.

"Yeah I did" I told him remembering the scene at office

"And why's that?" He clasped his hands together, holding his anger back.

"She came between working hours. She irritates me" I told him the truth. That girl makes my blood boil.

"Well that doesn't gives you the right to disrespect her, after all she is your future wife" my eyes widened in shock

"What?" I yelled

"Yes, you need to marry Mariah. So the Reed's and Maxwell's can merge their company"

"Father our company is doing really well, it's the number 1 company in the country why do we need to merge it with Reed's who are about to go bankrupt" I explained him slightly raising my voice.

"When you and Jessica were together, I and her dad thought of merging the company as it will be beneficial for our company"

"What? I didn't know about this. And I was not in relationship with Jess for this"

"I know but now she is-"

I inhale deeply, lump forming inside my throat.

"Now you have to marry Mariah as per the contract" he declared making me furious

"I'm not going to marry that stupid girl. And you can't force me to do it" I raised my voice banging the table with my fist

"Don't raise your voice at me, you boy" my dad stood up glaring at me

"Oh hell I can. How could you do this to me?"

"This is best for the company as you CEO of the company, now you have to think about it's future and what is good for the company" his face turning red but I stood my ground

"I know very much well what is good for my company. And I pretty well handle it without merging a company"

"Enough of the talks. My decision is final" he yelled

"Well so is mine" with that I walked out of his office, closing the door with a bang

My head was pounding with headache, my eyes burning from anger. I went towards bathroom closing the door, I looked myself at the mirror. My eyes are bloodshot red, my forehead nerve popping out.

"Ahhhhh" I started punching the wall with all my force, letting out the frustration. How could he force his stupid decision on me. Punch. How he can think of marrying me with such a girl? Punch. How can he think of labeling my relationship with Jessica? Punch

"Charles" there was constant knocking on the door

"Honey, please open the door" my mom said banging her fist on the door

I slowly open the door to see my mom with worried expression.

"Oh" she hugged her tightly.

I stood there not wanting to say or do anything.

She pulled back looking at me face clasping it with her hands. Then her eyes went towards my hands

"Your hands are bleeding" she said horrified

She made me sit on the toilet cover seat, while she grabbed the first aid kit from the cabinet.

She didn't speak, but I know she was weeping.

She cleaned the blood, applied ointment and then wrapped the wound with bandage. She stood up placing the kit back in the cabinet and started to walk away

I grabbed her hand hurriedly, pulling her towards me in a hug.

"Sorry Mom" I whispered

"Why do you hurt yourself?" She cried

"Ask you husband" I said bluntly

She eyed me, "stay for dinner"

"I already had" I replied walking towards living room

"So soon?"

"Yeah, I was on a date before coming here" I told her. I love my mom, and she has always been very supportive with every decisions.

"Oh who is this girl?"

"Olivia, she is really nice mom" a smile creeping on my face

"Bring her home someday, I would like to meet her" she smiled back

"Sure"

Father came out of his room, his eyes caught mine. I clenched my fist, nails digging in my palm. I kissed my mom in cheeks, then storm out of the house.

On my way to car, I thought of calling Olivia but I don't want to ruin her night. She was very happy today.

I thought of calling that two person who is always there when you are in a trouble or in foul mood.

"My place?" I texted in group chat

"Yeah" Brandon replied

"On my way" Aaron replied

Locking my phone, I opened the door of my car, and drove off to my house.